How to use metallic yarn

[@LINDA-vo1pb]

Thanks Kelly. I have a small cone of metallic yarn I bought in Bhutan a couple years ago. At the time, no clue on how I would use it. Now I know. I’ll give it a go.😊

[@awrego]

Hi Kelly! Oh, this looks like it will be fun to use! Thank you for sharing!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@carolynadams2264]

Thanks so much, Kelly, I do have several metallic yarns and now I can incorporate them into my weaving as you suggested. I had never really thought about using them in weaving before.

[@elizabethsielaff3414]

Such a timely video! I want weave throw pillows that will tie together rustic bed coverings with a floral embroidery in an antique gold frame. I will add a few gold threads...perfect!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wow, that sounds really special Liz!

[@BarbaraLaGrone]

Great video, Kelly...I have a stash of metallic yarns left over from my knitting days, and will now feel confident in using them in my weaving as well...Sorry about your weather challenges...we know all about those here in alaska!

[@rainbowgal8047]

Hi Kelly, I've used several versions of that gold bling fairy yarn, with mixed results. The super thin stuff was quite uncooperative and I did wind up having some imbalance in the final piece, but I also have some thicker, more like thin cord yarn, and that cooperated much better. Thanks for all you share! :-)

[@KellyCasanova]

Is the cord like one scratchy?

[@gregfout5857]

Thanks so much, Kelly,🤩 for sharing

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@mariepedrigalnilusleclerc36]

A metallic yarn in on sparkle is for see my own 36” floor loom NL artisat in here a double wefts about the weaving art.

[@KellyCasanova]

That sounds lovely! I saw your Instagram post about moving to Florida, I hope you will be happy there with your uncle 🥰

[@mariepedrigalnilusleclerc36]

@@KellyCasanova I’m tell had next year is moving to Florida in his my Instagram post in here my uncle. Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@suzisaintjames]

I've used yarn that had that metal thread twisted in with the plys of yarns. And yes, it was scratchy, but I used it to make Christmas ornaments, so it was alright. I'm not sure how you could spin it in yourself, but I think that's the way to get the most support for this fragile thread. I'm thinking that a spinning wheel might be too much, but I don't know. I've never done spinning. I was thinking bobbin spinning might be a little gentler on this delicate thread? What's your opinion? 💖🌞🌵😷

[@KellyCasanova]

You can ply with the metallic yarn when you get to the plying part, I wouldn't spin raw fleece with it though. I have done some spinning with Angelina and wool before, that turned out well, but Angelina is made for that.

[@ladonnjonsen4526]

Another option if you have the equipment to card your fleece is to add bling at that point and then spin it into a yarn, however there’s little control over exact placement. Great discussion Kelly. Thank you.

[@suzisaintjames]

@@ladonnjonsen4526 I think if you wanted glitter in your roving here and there you might be able to add bits of metal thread as long as your fibers and your yarn is chunky (lots of fibers to support the metal) but I'm thinking thin yarns might have too much twist and snap the metal. That's why we thought adding it to the plying stage might give a more consistent strand of metal. But this is all speculation. If you get to try it, please let us know. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@TheFroggie66]

Every video is so incredibly valuable. Thank you so much, Kelly! I am absolutely loving my Premium Membership!🧶❤

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 🥰