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by Christina VanGinkel

Crocheted clothing items were popular years ago, both for children and adults, and then they seemed to fade from the scene. Thankfully, they have been making a comeback in recent years. With the popularity of different yarns, a completely new world has opened up to yarn crafters looking to create clothing items and accessories from yarn. Crocheters especially enjoy many of these new revelations, as they lend themselves so well to the crochet technique. So many yarns exist though, that knowing what kind to use can be overwhelming. A look at some of the different types of yarns available will allow you to make better decisions when you next create or purchase an item constructed from yarn.

Fun Fur and Other Eyelet Yarns

Fun Fur is a novelty eyelet yarn; it is available in a wide assortment of colors and color combinations. One of its most popular uses is as a standalone or add-on yarn when making scarves. The name, Fun Fur, is a very apt description of the yarn itself. When one wears an article of clothing made of or trimmed in this yarn, it often gives them that touch of whimsy that makes wearing the item fun.

Frostee DK yarn is another eyelash yarn, but with the added bonus of metallic running throughout that gives the yarn a real shine.

Flutter is also an eyelet yarn, but to be used mainly as filler or edging. Very fine, it can be added at cuffs, collars, and as trim, wherever you may need it. So fine, it does not work up well into a project on its own.

Novelty Yarns

Flip yarn, by Schulana, is another type of novelty yarn that is great as a stand-alone yarn for creating everything imaginable, from handbags and scarves, to sweaters. Advertised as unique, it is that and more. The base of the yarn has little flips of single ply yarn suspended off it. Fantastic is a fitting interpretation. Yarns such as this are sure to make even someone who swore they would never own something handcrafted rush out to purchase something made from it.

Carioca, a wool/nylon mix, is designed to be used as a base yarn. It is great for making heavier items, such as sweaters. So appealing because it is constructed entirely of ringlets, it is sure to be a favorite when crocheting sweaters that you want to stick out in a crowd.

Hip Hop, a cotton/nylon blend, is a ribbon style yarn, with a multicolor protrusion of threads. This yarn is great for accessories, such as purses and pillows.

Chenille

An all time favorite, chenille is as soft as you remember it to be, with some brands softer than others are. A great yarn to create sweaters, scarves, slippers, and nearly any other project you can think up.

More Yarn

With this being only a sampling of the available yarns today, you can start to see how the world of crochet and yarn has changed in the recent past. Now, you can crochet just about any item you can imagine. Cottons, silks, novelties, wool blends, mohair, chenille, and acrylic are a few categories to consider when searching for the perfect yarn for your next crocheted clothing or accessory.