Fabric Textures of Z-twist Yarns // Technique Tuesday

Yarns can have an S-twist or Z-twist. This video explains the construction of three types of yarns that have a final Z twist and the fabrics these yarns create, as well as how fiber preparation can dramatically affect the fabric and stitch patterns. Single yarns, plied yarns, and crepe yarns are explained. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson My Ravelry project page for the sweater I'm wearing https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rox/morning-ramble-cardigan YARNS USED IN THE SWATCHES Multi-colored z-spun single swatch. This is a really old swatch. *Probably* Crystal Palace Yarns Mochi Plus. https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/crystal-palace-yarns-mochi-plus Purple woolen spun merino 2-ply: Beaverslide 2-ply 100% merino https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/beaverslide-dry-goods-2-ply-naturals Purple semi-worsted spun superwash merino 3-ply: I Belfast Mini-Mills Island Collection Super Wash Merino https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/belfast-mini-mills-ltd-island-collection-super-wash-merino The cable hat was the same yarn, different colorway (Faded Denim Tweed) Dark/light teal colorwork (s-ply): woolen spun: Bartlettyarns Fisherman 2-ply https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bartlettyarns-2-ply dark/light gray colorwork swatch (worsted weight, worsted spun 4-ply): Plymouth Galway Worsted https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/plymouth-yarn-galway-wor