I have been using acrylic because it is cheap and it is dryer and washer safe, so when giving it for gifts, I don’t have to worry about it being ruined.
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I’m a knitter, but same difference: cotton, bamboo, superwash wool, and acrylic blends are all good for wearables.
I wouldn’t recommend cheap acrylic for most clothing, as it can be scratchy and squeaky. Go to a yarn store (or browse them online) to see what options and prices you have available. As with most clothing items, cheap isn’t often best! (But i full understand the price issues! Good luck!)
Here is a mini tutorial on yarns to make you decide the best yarn for you:
Natural yarn: Natural fibres are appreciated for their texture and suppleness. Some natural materials used to make yarns include cotton, silk, alpaca fleece, cashmere, angora, mohair, and wool.
Synthetic yarn: Synthetic fibres are water-resistant, strong, and fire-retardant. Typical synthetic materials used to make yarn include acrylic, rayon, nylon and polyester.
Blended yarn: Blended yarn brings together the best qualities of natural and synthetic yarns.
Hope these help
cotton and wool
Not all acrylics are the same. Some pill when dried in the dryer so it is better to air dry whenever possible . Wearing anything with wool is irritating for those of us who are sensitive to it so the blends may be a better choice for wearables. Cotton is nice to wear for warmer weather .
Here is a link that shows different types of yarn. The way I choose yarn is by touch when possible and find the baby yarns are lovely and soft but sometimes tend to split when working with it.
The best way to choose is to use what a pattern suggests as the yarn companies do a lot of testing before choosing the right yarn.
The best way i’ve found to determine what texture to use is to use the cheek test. If i like the feel of the yarn on my cheek, i will like it against my skin. Just remember to choose your yarn not just on feel but weight as well. You don’t want to choose a warm wool yarn for a light summer tunic.
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