Experienced craftswomen by eye can determine the composition of knitting threads and immediately find the right one, and novice needlewomen are lost in hundreds of colors and textures and dozens of unfamiliar names. After all, choosing good material is not as easy as it seems at first glance, especially if knitted things are for children. A selection of 5 secrets to choosing quality yarn will help you do it right.
When choosing a material, you need to be extremely careful, and if you follow a few rules, everything will definitely work out.
First of all, you should carefully study the information indicated on the package in order to find out the composition of the yarn, the weight of the skein and the length of the threads in it, as well as the recommended sizes of knitting needles or hooks, knitting density and rules for caring for the future product.
Useful tips for craftswomen who are just starting to master the art of knitting:
- Price. You should not be guided by the price of yarn, since even a high cost cannot provide a 100% quality guarantee.
- Yarn composition. The fibers of the filaments are divided into natural and synthetic. Therefore, the choice of the composition directly depends on the requirements for the finished item (summer or winter, for an adult, baby or allergy sufferer, etc.). ). For example, for weightless, warm products for cold weather, you can use mink down yarn for products intended for children, it is better to choose cotton or acrylic. Allergy sufferers should avoid animal yarn. The best option is threads made from natural materials and dyed with natural dyes.
- Thickness. By the thickness of the threads, you can roughly find out how many meters are in the skein. The longer the length, the thinner the thread. Material from the same manufacturer may differ in thread thickness, although the markings on the rolls are identical.
- Strength. To check the strength, the thread should be pulled as much as possible in the hands, if it is elastic and immediately returns to its original position, then the texture is quite strong and elastic. A product knitted from such a material will deform less and retain its original shape longer. It is recommended to combine an easy-to-break thread with a stronger one, this is done in order to make the thing last longer.
- Coloration. Pay attention to her when knitting multi-colored products. The first step is to check if the yarn is fading, otherwise the thing will become unattractive after the first wash. Even with high quality dyed threads, the garments should be washed in warm water and mild detergents.
You should buy knitting material only in specialized stores. In the online store in AllHanks .РФ experienced sales consultants will help in choosing and give practical advice. The yarn bought on the market may be defective, and only socks will be knitted from it, and even then not of very good quality.
