Novelty yarns

Novelty yarns include a wide variety of yarns made with unusual features, structure or fiber composition such as slubs, inclusions, metallic or synthetic fibers, laddering and varying thickness introduced during production.

[citation needed] Chenille yarns are known for their soft, fuzzy surface, resembling pipe cleaners.

Alternatively, chenille can be made by trimming a loosely attached effect fiber to achieve the fuzzy texture.

A yarn in which the core has been wrapped by another strand, such as of cotton or nylon around an elastic base as used in commercial socks.

Eisengarn, meaning "iron yarn" in English, is a light-reflecting, strong, waxed-cotton thread.

[1][2] Invented in the 19th century, eisengarn was used as a weaving yarn and for making lace, ribbons and lining materials.

These novelty yarns typically consist of a thin central ply surrounded by short "hairs" protruding from the core thread.

Eyelash yarns are available in a variety of colors, with the "hairs" sometimes made from multicolored or metallic fibers, adding to their visual appeal.

); it can be used to weave, knit or crochet plastic mats, baskets, small bags and totes of all kinds.