Knitters Corner
All About Yarn
In simplest terms , yarn is strands of fibres , twisted together , for use in Knitting , weaving , crocheting , ropes , tufting , embroidery , sewing , etc etc
A Guide to Yarn Terminologies & Weights for Knitters and Crocheters
Yarn count refers to weight of the yarn in unit length, or length of the yarn in unit weight, in other terms how heavy or light the yarn is, (in simple terms thickness, though thickness also depends on the fibre and bulk of the yarn)