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| − | '''Worsted''' is the name of a [[yarn]], the [[cloth]] made from this yarn, as well as a yarn weight category. The name derives from the village of [[Worstead]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Norfolk]]. This village became, along with [[North Walsham]] and [[Aylsham]], a centre for the manufacture of yarn and cloth after weavers from [[Flanders]] arrived in Norfolk in the 12th century.<ref>''[http://www.worstead.co.uk/history_village.htm Worstead village history]''. Retrieved [[December 15]], [[2005]].</ref> | + | [[Image:fdtrain.jpg|thumb|right|173px|Train made in Plastic Canvas]][[Image:Plastic-canvas.jpg|thumb|right|173px|Close up of plastic canvas]] |
| | + | '''Plastic canvas''' is a [[craft]] [[material]] of lightweight [[plastic]] with regularly spaced holes in imitation of [[embroidery]] [[canvas]]. It is also commonly known as ''vinyl weave''. |
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| − | ==Technique & Preparation==
| + | Plastic canvas is typically used as a foundation for [[needlepoint]] or other [[canvas work]] embroidery, usually in acrylic or wool [[knit]]ting [[yarn]]. Due to its rigidity, it is useful for creating 3-dimensional objects such as tissue box covers, small jewelry boxes, handbags, and other decorative objects. |
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| − | The essential feature of a worsted yarn is straightness of fibre, in that the fibres lie parallel to each other. Traditionally, long, fine [[Staple (textiles)|staple]] [[wool]] was [[Spinning (textiles)|spun]] to create worsted yarn, but other long [[fibre]]s are also used today.
| + | Plastic canvas is manufactured in many colors and with various size holes for different thicknesses of yarn. As with [[textile]] canvas, these are described in ''count'' – that is, 10-count plastic canvas has 10 holes per linear inch. Typical sizes are 7-, 10-, and 14 count. It is most readily available in A4 size sheets but pre-made shapes such as circles, triangles as well as novelty shapes (e.g. dinosaur, bird, cross) are also available. |
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| − | Many spinners differentiate between worsted preparation and worsted spinning. Worsted preparation refers to the way the fibre is prepared before spinning, using combs to force the fibre staples to lie parallel to each other. This produces overlapping untwisted strands called "slivers". Worsted spinning refers to using a worsted technique, which produces a smooth yarn with no air. Combinations of worsted preparation and worsted spinning with other techniques produces different types of yarn, notably semi-worsted yarn.
| + | Plastic canvas is also employed in teaching needlepoint and [[cross-stitch|cross stitch]] to children, since its rigid structure does not require the use of a hoop or frame. |
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| − | A [[roving]] is often used to spin wooolen yarn, and top is often used to spin worsted yarn. Many hand spinners buy their fibre in roving or top form. Top and roving are rope like in appearance, in that they can be thick and long. While some mills put a slight twist in the rovings they make, it is not enough twist to be a yarn. The fibers in top all lie parallel to one another along the length, which makes top ideal for spinning worsted yarns. The fibers in roving all lie crossed to one another along the length, which makes roving ideal for spinning woolen yarns.
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| − | Contrast [[woolen]].
| + | *[http://www.cross-stitching.com/kh_page.asp?id=141 Plastic canvas FAQ at Cross-stitching.com] |
| | + | *[http://www.PlasticCanvasCreations.com/ See projects made in Plastic Canvas at PlasticCanvasCreations.com] |
| | + | *[http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/tent-stitch.html Learn the three types of tent stitch for plastic canvas] |
| | + | *[http://www.plastic-canvas.com/ You can find a free how to stitching guide at Dancing Dolphin Patterns] |
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| − | ==The cloth==
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| − | Worsted cloth, archaically also known as "stuff", is lightweight and has a coarse texture. The [[weaving|weave]] is usually [[twill]] or plain. Twilled fabrics such as [[whipcord]], [[gabardine]] and [[serge]] are often made from worsted yarn. Worsted fabric made from wool has a natural recovery, meaning that it is resilient and quickly returns to its natural shape, but non-glossy worsted will shine with use or abrasion.
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| − | Worsteds differs from [[woolen|woollens]], in that the natural crimp of the wool fibre is removed in the process of spinning the yarn. In Tropical Worsteds, this use of tightly-spun straightened wool, combined with a looser weave, permits the free flow of air through the fabric.
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| − | Worsted is also used for [[carpet]]s, [[Clothing|garments]], [[hosiery]], [[glove]]s, and [[Billiard table]] cloth.
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| − | ==Weight==
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| − | The term "worsted" is often applied to any yarn spun from fibres three inches in length or longer that have been carded or combed, and spun, not just wool. [[Acrylic fiber|Acrylic]] and other yarns can be called "worsted," and this is a reference to the weight of the yarn as much as the production process.
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| − | A worsted yarn generally has a [[gauge (knitting)|gauge]] of about 16-20 stitches per 10 centimeters using US size 9 needles, though this definition may vary slightly in different countries.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | Prior to the introduction of automatic machinery there was little difficulty in attaining a straight fibre, as long wool was always used, and the sliver was made up by hand, using combs. However, with the introduction of [[Richard Arkwright]]'s [[water frame]] in 1771, and the later introduction of cap and mule spinning machines, the need for perfectly prepared slivers became apparent, and many [[factory|manufactories]] used one or more preparatory "gill-boxes" (combing machines) before the worsting process, to ensure straightness of fibre and even distribution of the [[lubricant]].
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| − | *[http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html Standard Yarn Weight System] - Lists recommended needles sizes, gauge, etc. for the various yarn weight categories.
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Train made in Plastic Canvas
Close up of plastic canvas
Plastic canvas is a craft material of lightweight plastic with regularly spaced holes in imitation of embroidery canvas. It is also commonly known as vinyl weave.
Plastic canvas is typically used as a foundation for needlepoint or other canvas work embroidery, usually in acrylic or wool knitting yarn. Due to its rigidity, it is useful for creating 3-dimensional objects such as tissue box covers, small jewelry boxes, handbags, and other decorative objects.
Plastic canvas is manufactured in many colors and with various size holes for different thicknesses of yarn. As with textile canvas, these are described in count – that is, 10-count plastic canvas has 10 holes per linear inch. Typical sizes are 7-, 10-, and 14 count. It is most readily available in A4 size sheets but pre-made shapes such as circles, triangles as well as novelty shapes (e.g. dinosaur, bird, cross) are also available.
Plastic canvas is also employed in teaching needlepoint and cross stitch to children, since its rigid structure does not require the use of a hoop or frame.
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