13 Tips for Working with Textured Yarns

Textured yarns can add texture and dimension to your crochet and knit projects. But they can be a little tricky to work with. How are you supposed to stitch when you can't see the stitches?! So here are 13 tips for working with textured yarns!

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First, Grab Your Textured Yarns Here:

Bernat Sheepy

Bernat Pipsqueak

Red Heart Super Saver Brushed

Red Heart Scrubby

Bernat Velvet

Then, Get 13 Tips for Working with Textured Yarns Here:

I recorded this video LIVE for a Yarnspirations Facebook Lunch and Learn on September 27, 2023.

How to Work With Textured Yarns

My 13 Tips for Crocheting With Textured Yarns

Here's a summary of the tips we went over in the video!

1. Set the Scene: Have bright light and a light-colored background to maximize what you can see.
2. Choose the Right Pattern: Be sure to pick a pattern that will be complemented by the yarn - seems easy, but it trips us all up sometimes!
3. Consider Gauge: If gauge matters, then be sure to make a gauge swatch - counting stitches is easier when you know exactly how many you've made.
4. Use Simple Stitches: Complex patterns like cables will just get lost in most textured yarns.
5. Pick Impactful Special Stitches: If you do want stitches like bobbles or popcorns to show up with textured yarn, be sure to go big and bold with them!
6. Choose the Right Hook Size: Bumping up will help you see your stitches!
7. Use Your Hands: Feel out your stitches, and you'll be able to "sense" where it put your hook.
8. Frog with Care: You can still undo your stitches with 99% of textured yarns, but you may have to take your time pulling out each stitch one at a time.
9. Blocking Still Matters: Even if you can't see the individual stitches, blocking can help shape up your finished item.
10. Practice Patience: Working with textured yarns is usually a bit slower than working with smooth yarns, so be sure to take your time and enjoy the process.
11. Plan Your Seams: If you need to seam two textured pieces, be sure to use clips or stitch markers to plan out your seam before you start sewing.
12. Add Another Yarn: Holding a smooth yarn along with the textured yarn can help you see your stitches and make it a bit easier.
13. If You Can't See It, Neither Can They! Don't sweat the small stuff no one can see! 😉

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I hope you enjoyed these tips for textured yarns! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help!

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