Twist Happens: The Secret Z-Twist That Could Transform Your Crochet
Join host Gea on this eye-opening episode of Skein and Tell as she untangles one of the fiber world’s best-kept secrets: yarn twist direction, and how it could be the real reason your stitches are splitting, fraying, or just feeling off.
Spoiler alert: it’s not you. It’s your S-twist yarn… and if you’re a right-handed crocheter, the plot literally twists.
You’ll discover:
Why 90% of yarns are S-twist (and what that means for crochet)
How Z-twist yarns, rare, precious, and wildly underrated, can make your stitches sing
Sneak peak about our upcoming yarn launch, in collaboration with Bella Coco
Why twist direction matters more than you think for fiber flow, stitch definition, and overall crochet joy
How to detect your yarn’s twist like a fiber detective (complete with a twist-test you can try right now)
What to look for in the perfect high-twist Z yarn—and why they’re worth the hunt
Plus, don’t miss: Archaeology of Yarn with Yarndiana Jones, where we go full scroll-core with Japan’s wearable paper yarns, WWII fiber ingenuity, and a deep dive into how ancient materials keep showing up in modern makes. Crinkle couture, anyone?
A very special Weird Yarn Monday where yesterday’s headlines become today’s coasters. Yes, newspaper yarn is real and kind of amazing.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned stitch sorcerer, this episode will have you side-eyeing every skein in your stash. Because when it comes to yarn… twist happens and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
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