Do you always read the label on your ball of yarn? This label isn't just meant to keep your yarn together—it's also there to provide you with information! Read on to find out what useful information is on the label.
You’ve just bought some yarn and want to get started right away. You remove the label from the ball of yarn and throw it away. What a waste! It actually contains a lot of useful information. For example, the label tells you what Needle Size you need and how many meters are in the ball. And even if you don’t need that information for your current project, it might come in handy later. For example, if you unexpectedly find yourself one ball short for your project, you’ll naturally want the exact same color as the yarn you’ve already used. You can check the label to see the yarn’s color number and dye lot number. You can then specify these details when placing your order, ensuring you avoid any annoying color differences. In the video below, Elianne from Yarnplaza explains everything that’s on the label! Watch the video now and discover all the facts and Tips. Enjoy the video!
All the information on your yarn label
The label contains a lot of useful information, so it’s not just a “simple” label to keep your yarn organized. Below is a summary of all the information on the label:
- Brand: The brand of the yarn is, of course, listed on the label.
- Weight: Find out how much your ball of wool actually weighs.
- Composition: The composition of the yarn is always listed on the label. This allows you to see what types of materials the yarn is made of.
- Length: the number of meters of wool on the ball.
- Needle Size: The needle size listed is the appropriate size for the yarn. If you stick to this, you’ll get the best results. The needle size indicated often applies to both crocheting and knitting. Some labels specify separate needle sizes for knitting and Crochet Hooks. That’s handy!
- Gauge: is usually based solely on a 10 x 10 cm gauge swatch worked in stockinette stitch. The gauge indicates how many stitches you need to cast on and how many rows you need to knit to achieve the measurement (10 x 10 cm). This is useful if you want to enlarge or reduce patterns. Some brands, such as Yarn and Colors, also provide a guideline for a crocheted gauge swatch.
- Color number: This is the number assigned to the yarn color.
- Dye lot number: This is a different number from the color number. The dye lot number indicates which dye lot the yarn comes from. So, you might have a ball of yarn with the same color number, but the color could vary slightly because the balls come from different dye lots. Be sure to pay close attention to this to avoid color differences.
- Care Instructions: Always read the care instructions carefully and follow them. That way, you can enjoy your handmade projects for a long time. Among other things, they explain how to wash items made with the yarn, whether they can be put in the dryer, whether you can iron them, and so on.
- Extras: Some brands add a little something extra to their labels. For example, some of DROPS’ yarn labels feature a QR code. If you scan this code, you’ll discover all the patterns you can make with the yarn. The labels on ByClaire yarn have a color tag where you can attach a sample of the yarn. And the ByClaire label also features a special loyalty stamp that lets you collect points for fun goodies.
We hope you find this information helpful. And remember: always read the label and keep it!
What information on the label do you find the mMost useful?
