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RE: Snow Day in the Fiber Studio
Which direction is commercial bought yarn usually spun in? I have crocheted for years and didn't even realize that they were plied in different ways for different crafts
Most commercial yarns are spun in the S twist direction (good for knitting). When you knit with it, the twist is tightened slightly. When you crochet with it, the twist is loosened. If you've ever used Red Heart to crochet, sometimes you'll notice your crochet hook will split the ply, especially on more complex stitches which require more turns of the hook.