You can spend a lot for yarn or not a whole lot, depending on what materials the yarn is made of, as well as where it is sold and whether there is a high demand for the yarn based on external factors such as the seller is suddenly very popular among knitters. This happens more often than you might expect!
Typically a big-box store like Walmart will sell the poorest quality yarns, composed of acrylic and other man-made fibers.
Craft stores like Michael's and A.C. Moore sell better quality but still very reasonably priced yarns, even some that are 100% wool or 100% cotton or even organic fibers.
Local yarn stores typically sell yarns that are a level or two of quality up from craft stores, for somewhat higher prices, but you also can typically ask questions about the yarn, get limited help from the staff for free, or even take classes there.
Online retailers carry the entire spectrum of prices for all levels of quality yarns, from super high quality exotic fibers like yak and cashmere, all the way down to acrylic yarns.
It can be anything from free to hundreds of dollars for a single skein, depending on the quality of the yarn. An inexpensive acrylic yarn from a discount store could be had for a couple of dollars a skein. A nice basic wool or alpaca would be about $6 per skein. More exotic fibers, like silk and cashmere will cost more.
Felting yarn is simply pure wool that has not been mercerized. The majority of wools are not mercerized and will felt. Simply avoid any wool whose label says it is machine washable or is "superwash."
The best wools for felting have the least chemical processing. Choose unbleached wools over bleached ones and darker colors over lighter ones (wool is often bleached before dying to get prettier looking light colors but this is usually not the case with darker colors). Choose a yarn that is 100% pure wool and has no acrylic, nylon or other non-animal fiber in it.
A nice basic feltable wool can be had for $6 per skein or less. Fancier wool made of softer fibers like merino wool or with special artistic dying (such as Noro yarns) can cost more.
They range from £15- £50 for metal one however plastic ones only cost a couple of pounds
Your answer depends on the type of wool and the amount of wool that you want to buy.
Every possible kind and type of yarn that you can imagine is used in knitting.
DK in measurement means double knitting. It is not a common weight for US produced yarns but is associated with yarns from over seas.
Nina Shuttlewood has written: 'Stylish knitting from handspun or commercial yarns' -- subject(s): Knitting, Patterns
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The more expensive a ball or knitting yarn is, the better quality it is. A more expensive yarn is made of natural fibers. These yarns stand up to wear and tear a lot better than their cheaper counterparts.
Knitting is a method of making fabrics from yarns. They can be shaped as they are made. Knitting is a common method of making sweaters, hats, socks, blankets, scarves, and gloves. It is possible to make smoother fabrics with knitting than it is with crocheting.
JoAnn has several promotional items up for grabs at the moment that do pertain to knitting. Certain yarns are available for discount and coupon codes, but not all yarns.
double knitting wool is lighter in weight then aran so the gauge will be wrong . the answer is No.. BUT there are aran knitting patterns made for dk or double knitting yarns ( sirdar makes some) just buy an aran pattern designed specifically for dk yarn
The website Katia specializes in knitting patterns, yarns, books, and online book clubs. A forum is available on this site enabling the user to find answers, as well as ideas.
You can get a rough idea by comparing it with a known sample, being careful not to stretch the yarns. You can weigh the skein and measure its length, and see how that compares with the numbers for the known yarn. You can use a double knitting pattern and make up a swatch to see if the size is approximately right. Even yarns with the same designation can vary quite widely.
One can purchase knitting accessories in Vancouver, Canada at Urban Yarns, Three Bags Full and Maiwa Supply. One may also shop for knitting and crochet needs at A Touch of Wool, Wool Is Not Enough and Wet Coast Wools.