Singles or Plied?

With new yarn trends popping up each month, it's safe to say there's an overwhelming amount of choices when it comes to fiber arts - these days. There are SO many options.. but, everyone's current favorite, is -- by far hand-dyed yarns. I've been dyeing and spinning yarn for 6 years.. so, I know a little bit more than the average knitter/crocheter. Have you ever wondered the difference between a singles yarn and a plied yarn? I'm going to have both available in my update this week, so I thought now would be a great time to bust out a little bit of yarn-y knowledge for ya'll..

Choosing the right yarn for your project..

Let me start by saying that choosing the right type of yarn for a project can be overwhelming. I remember when I first started selling my crochet items.. I'd go to my local craft store with one thing in mind: baby hats. Back then, that's all I made. So, I'd go spend an hour aimlessly walking up and down the yarn aisles. The only questions I asked myself were: How much of this can I afford? And, which colors will be most popular? I used lots of bright (kid-friendly) colors in acrylic or cotton. Simple and easy to care for. I didn't go anywhere near wool or the more expensive yarns. Why, you ask? Well, I was cheap + I didn't know any better. Keep in mind, this was 9 years ago.. a lot has changed in a decade..