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How to Choose the Right Fingering Weight Yarn for Your Project

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Fingering-weight yarn is versatile and superfine, as the name suggests. You can add beauty and strength, as it is considered the most lovable yarn in the world due to its lightweight nature. In this blog, let's explore why fingering yarn is special and how to choose the best one for your project. Fingering Weight Yarn—An excellent combination of beauty and strength First, let's understand the basic thing about the fingering yarn. It falls between the lace and sport weight yarns on the thickness scale. It is also referred to as sock, 4-ply (UK term), and baby weight yarn. Read this: Everything you need to know about Fingering Weight Yarn Quick Reference Guide Fiber Content in Fingering Yarn Not all fingering yarn is equal, due to the fiber content. Merino Wool: This is considered one of the favorite wools and the best knitting and crochet yarns. It consists of 75% Extrafine Merino and 25% Polyamide in Terra from Symfonie Yarns. It includes 31 variegated and 31 solid colors. ...

Why is Hand-Dyed Yarn So Expensive?

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Have you ever held a skein of hand-dyed yarn in your hand? It's not just the soft yarn you carry; it's like holding a piece of art, because of the color changes and depth of tone. However, the cost of this yarn accompanies its beauty, surprising many crafters as to why it's so costly. Let's discuss briefly in our blog the factors that make it pricey and why it's worth the investment. What are the factors that make hand-dyed yarn expensive? Let's get into the details and find out what makes this lightweight yarn costlier: 1. The Art of Hand-Dyeing - More than a color The hand-dyeing process of these yarns requires careful planning, creativity, and craftsmanship. Additionally, these are produced in small batches by a small team or an individual artisan. Moreover, machine-dyed yarns are produced in bulk quantities, keeping in mind the consistency. Why It Matter? Fewer skeins of yarn are dyed at once in a smaller batch size. Follows the manual process like soaki...

Socktober: Celebrate Hand-knit Socks with Hand-Dyed Yarns

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  In the knitting world, every project is a celebration of creativity and care. October marks Socktober, a month dedicated to the joy of hand-knit socks, practical and creative, and often crafted for charity. At Symfonie Yarns, we honor this tradition with our hand-dyed yarns, where every stitch tells a story of warmth, color, and love. Visit: https://www.symfonieyarns.com/celebrate-hand-knit-socks-with-hand-dyed-yarns