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Difference between a Bobbel and Gradient Yarn?

23049 Posts Recent Started
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Dear users, dear designers,
what is the difference between Bobbel yarn cakes and gradient yarn, and what are these types of yarn used for?

4475 Posts Recent Started
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Bobbel yarn = The color change is created by tying on yarn of a different color. If it is a 4-strand Bobbel yarn, after a certain length the fourth strand is replaced by a different color. Then the third, and so on.
So: 4 strands red, 3 strands red - 1 strand yellow, 2 strands red - 2 strands yellow, etc.

Gradient yarn = The yarn is dyed in a specific sequence with the corresponding colors. This is twisted (plied) yarn.

9212 Posts Recent Started
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8:26 PM
I like working with gradient yarn because, as described above, I only have one strand.

I really like shawls or scarves made with a Bobbel, but I always have to be so careful to make sure I’m catching all four strands while knitting or crocheting, which means I have to concentrate more on the individual stitches.

3504 Posts Recent Started
Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Now I’m a little wiser. Thanks for the information.
I really enjoy working with Bobbels. When crocheting, I have no trouble catching all the strands. It works great.

23049 Posts Recent Started
Monday, May 11, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Thanks for the info and answers.
Does anyone else have anything to add?

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