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Knitting Tip #17
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Determining Twist Direction
"Spinning twists yarns together. When the twisted yarn’s spiral runs upwards to the left, it is called an "S" twist; when it runs upwards to the right, it is called a "Z" twist, which is considered standard. Some yarns with a "Z" twist are spun from individual strands which are themselves spun with a "S" twist. Finer yarns are usually more tightly twisted than heavier ones, as they need more twist for strength. The longer the staples are within the yarn, the less twist it needs to hold together." Vogue Knitting
Why is it important to know the direction of the yarn twist?
The reason is that if the yarn has a tendency to split open as you knit, you are untwisting the yarn in which it was twisted at the mill. You want to be sure you are knitting with the direction of the twist - then you will not have a problem with splitting.
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