Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, used in sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, ropemaking, and the production of textiles. Thread is a type of yarn intended for sew
Balls of yarn
Natural-fiber yarns used in the production of rope, Scotland, 1918
Flyer spinning of cotton
Manila hemp warp yarns being prepared for weaving in a modern textile factory
Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. The name is derived from the French term crochet, which means 'hook
Detail of a Portuguese crocheted tablecloth, about 1970
19th century crochet from Orvieto, Italy
Irish crochet lace, late 19th century. The design of this example is closely based on Flemish needle lace of the 17th century.
Examples of crocheted articles of clothing made specifically for a cat