Mindfulknits

  Scarves are the quintessential knitting project. When you are searching online for suitable yarn to knit your scarf, it can be overwhelming. The choices are a-plenty. There are a host of material and color choices available.What factors do you considerwhen determining which one is right for your next knitting project? Here's what you need to know beyond just skimming the label of the yarn.   Let's start with the basics: what is the composition of the yarn? Yarn is a textile usually made of either animal-based fiber (wool, cashmere, angora), plant-based fiber (cotton, hemp, silk), or synthetic fiber (polyester, nylon, ray). These interlocked threads (known as plies) are woven together into thicker strings. The number of folds (for instance, single-ply or two-ply yarn) can influence the drape, stitching definition, and overall feel of the yarn. But when it comes to knitting scarves, there are a few standard options to consider.       Choosing t...