What are tonal yarns?
So a tonal yarn is simply one that incorporates lighter and darker versions of the same colour in the one colourway. It doesn’t have any other hues — no yellower greens or bluer greens — just darker and lighter sections of the exact same colour.
What is semi-solid yarn?
Semi-solid – this means that the yarn has been dyed all one colour, but because it’s hand dyed and there is always a little variation in the way the dye hits the strands of yarn it means that you always get a little bit of colour variation.
What does kettle dyed yarn mean?
Low-water immersion (or kettle) dyeing: This process is somewhere between hand-painting and immersion-dyeing. The dyer places the yarn or fiber in a shallow pan with just a little water, and then applies the color (or colors). When only one color is used, this technique can produce a semi-solid.
What ply is Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn?
4-ply
Wool-Ease® is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is so beloved by knitters and crocheters that it inspired an entire family of yarns. Wool-Ease® is appreciated for its versatility and value. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool, combined with the easy care of machine wash-and-dryability.
What is space dyed yarn?
Space dyed yarn is a term that defines the dyeing process in which multiple colors are applied along a length of yarn (usually a continuous filament strand) at intervals.
What is a painted yarn?
Hand Painted Yarn is exactly what it sounds like … it is yarn that has the dye directly applied to it by hand. As I said above, this can be done with a paint brush or sponge, a cup or a squirt bottle. The main difference between this and other yarn dyeing methods is that the dye is directly applied where you want it.
Who makes wool ease yarn?
Lion Brand®
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Yarn is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is so beloved by knitters and crocheters that it inspired an entire family of yarns.