Basic Course on yarns

Do you want to learn how to recognize yarns?
Do you want to learn how to choose the most suitable yarn for your project?

Hello,
I am Federico Scatizzi, owner of the company and brand Hircus Filati, and I'm offering you the opportunity to take part in this basic yarn course.

Give me 5 minutes of your time and keep reading; I will explain exactly what this online yarn course is about.

Topics covered:

  • fibres (animal fibres and plant fibres)
  • spinning
  • twisting (the various types of twisting)
  • yarn classification
  • yarn characteristics
  • yarn conditioning
  • Yarn count (what it is and what it's for)
  • Fulling and washing
  • Maintenance of knitted garments

Choosing the right yarn is the foundation for the success of your project, whether it's handmade, knitted or crocheted, or made with a knitting machine.
However, to choose the right yarn, you need to be able to recognize the fiber type, the count, the type of twist; you need to know the yardage, and to make your project look its best, you need to know how to wash and maintain it over time.

Tutor: Federico Scatizzi, owner of Hircus Filati

What will I receive?

You will receive a 27-page PDF file containing 7 chapters covering everything from various types of fibers to the care of yarns and knitted items, which you can download for FREE once you have subscribed.

Who can participate:

  • anyone who has even a minimal experience in knitting and crochet but with little experience with yarns, recognizing fibres, fineness, and different types of twist
  • anyone who wants to start knitting and/or crocheting
  • anyone who works with a knitting machine and has little experience with yarns

The course is suitable for anyone with a knitting hobby or passion, but it is also suitable for those who have turned this hobby or passion into their part-time and/or full-time job.

It is suitable for anyone with no knowledge of yarns, for those with basic knowledge of yarns, and also for those with in-depth knowledge.

Why participate (course objectives):

  • Acquire the ability to recognize yarns based on their nature, count, and fundamental technical and technological characteristics
  • Understand the principles underlying spinning techniques
  • Acquire the concept of yarn count
  • Tips and explanations for washing and maintaining yarns and knitted items

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify yarns by count (thickness), fiber, length, twist type, and needle/hook size, and you will be able to choose the most suitable yarn for your knitting, crocheting, and machine knitting projects.

I will share with you over 30 years of experience as a textile fiber merchant and a manufacturer and merchant of yarns for industry and hand knitting. In just a few pages, I will teach you what I have learned through years of work and experimentation.

Course fee:

Quantifying the cost of a course developed based on years of work experience in the production and trade of fine yarns is practically impossible.
The cost could even be inestimable.
However, on several occasions, we have offered the basic yarn course for free.
In this case too, you can download the Basic Yarn Course FOR FREE.

How to register:

Sign up by filling out the form below, enter your name and email address, and you can download the Basic Yarn Course in PDF format for FREE.