What is a ply yarn?

Ply, plied, or folded, yarns are composed of two or more single yarns twisted together. Two- ply yarn, for example, is composed of two single strands; three- ply yarn is composed of three single strands. read more

Ply, plied, or folded, yarns are composed of two or more single yarns twisted together. Two-ply yarn, for example, is composed of two single strands; three-ply yarn is composed of three single strands. read more

Essentially, yarn ply refers to the number of strands that make up the yarn. During the manufacturing process, different strands are twisted together. If a crafter untwists these strands, she can see how many plies make up the thread. For example, two-ply yarn has two separate strands, while and three-ply yarn has three. A good rule of thumb is that yarn with a higher ply count results in more stitch definition. read more

Ply yarns are also more regular, smoother and more hard wearing. The direction of twisting is designated as S or Z, just as in single yarns. Normally the folding twist is in the opposite direction to that of the single yarns. read more