Yarn of the Month - May - Darn Good Yarn

Yarn of the Month - May

Written by Kate Curry

May Update

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If not, here's what you're missing out on this month! 😏

This month's yarn is our Silk Roving Worsted Weight Yarn in Ocean Light. 

This worsted weight yarn is ultra soft and is the perfect thickness for beginner and intermediate crafters alike! Knitting, weaving, crocheting, or loom knitting- worsted weight yarn is great for all these crafts and pretty much any fiber art type that you can think of! 

Yarn Features

  • Length/Weight:75 yards/50 grams
  • Yarn Weight:4 - Medium
  • Yarn Material:Recycled Silk
  • Needle Size:US 7-9 (4.5 - 5.5mm)
  • Hook Size:US I/9-K/10.5 (5.5 - 6.5mm)
  • Gauge:K- 16-20 /4", C- 11-14 /4"
  • Physical Quality:Soft and Silky!
  • How to clean:Dry Clean
  • Best for:Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Tatting - Check out our Fun and Games ScarfThe Magnolia BeanieTiered Plant Hanger and Mystic Mountain Shrug
  • Two artisans in India, wearing protective aprons, goggles, masks, and gloves are standing over a black pot. In their hands are large hanks of bright yellow yarn that the artisans are twisting liqid dye out of.
    Artisans dye fabric and yarn by hand

    Patterns

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    Meet the Author

    Profile picture of the author, Kate Curry, wearing a dark red Nanda Poncho sitting on concrete stairs in front of brick wall.

    Kate has been on the Darn Good Yarn team since 2018.

    They have their degree in Creative Art Therapy & Psychology - and like crafting and animals a little too much.