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Boucle Yarn
Boucle yarn is considered a novelty yarn that has loops -- French word boucle means loop. Items made with this yarn have a rough or textured appearance, making boucle yarn visually attractive, although sometimes difficult to work with. Boucle yarns can be made from a number of materials, including wool and silks. The yarn works well for heavyweight garments because the loops and lumpiness help it hold in warmth.
Tips for Choosing Patterns
Choose patterns that specify using boucle yarn, particularly if you have never worked with boucle yarn before. Also, avoid using patterns that require changing yarns or colors to create a pattern. Boucle yarn works best when used alone for a project. The nature of the yarn, being lumpy and having a curl to it, makes it difficult to mix in other yarn types or change colors. Look for free patterns online if you have trouble finding ones at local retailers.
Boucle Crochet Project Ideas
There are many things that can be made using boucle yarn. An afghan or throw is a fun project that results in an eye-pleasing product. You can also make a hat and scarf set, a poncho or crochet flowers. Simpler projects are better suited for boucle yarn. Boucle yarn is often multicolored and can produce a multicolored sweater or scarf without having to change yarns.
Working With Boucle Yarn
Boucle yarn is much more difficult to crochet with than smoother yarns. It requires that the crocheter pay active attention to what they are doing, which means no crocheting while watching TV. The yarn, which looks very attractive due to it's lumpy and interesting texture, makes the stitches very difficult, if not impossible to see. When working with this yarn, you have to go by the feel and work from memory. Boucle yarn is better suited for more experienced crocheters and should be handled with care. It is also important to use the right hook size based on the manufacturers recommendations for the yarn you are using.