For a keen crafter, even the simple purchase of creative goods has great interest. There is so much yarn and thread in the store that it makes your eyes wide open. How not to get confused and choose what you need? After all threads in knitting are the main component. The threads determine how your finished product will look.
We will tell you which threads to choose if you decide to crochet something new.
Natural threads
Natural threads include: cotton, viscose, linen. And also different types of wool: Angora from the fluff of Angora rabbits, merino thread from sheep wool, camel, mohair from goat wool.
Of natural wool, the most valuable threads are those made from elastic and silky fibers.
Wool
Natural material. Things knitted from wool will be warm. In stores today There is a large amount of this yarn of different colors, thicknesses, and twists.
Its only drawback is that the thread is barbed. When purchasing, place the wool on your hand and see how comfortable it is for you.
An important aspect is how to care for the coat. This is a delicate, hand wash. For a washing machine, the temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
Advice! Wash a small piece of knitted item and see how the yarn behaves.
For cold winters, wool products are the warmest.
Cotton
The trade offers a huge selection of cotton yarn, varying in color, quality and structure. Suitable for summer things.
The material is natural, pleasant to the body. You can also knit children's clothes from it, the risk of allergies is minimal.
Linen
Material ideal for summer items. Natural linen can be scratchy, so viscose is added to it.
The linen product is durable, practical, and does not fade.
Important! After the first wash, a linen item will shrink. But the subsequent ones will not affect the product in any way.
Blended and synthetic threads
The mixed category of yarn includes the above-mentioned natural threads with the addition of other fibers. The yarn benefits from this in many cases. It becomes elastic, pleasant to the body, and easier to knit.
Synthetic threads
Viscose
Let's define viscose here. Initially, viscose is a natural material, but it lasts a long time chemical treatment. Therefore, it is a natural material with a lot of modification.
Viscose is excellent material for a light, summer productbecause it allows the body to breathe. This quality unites it with natural threads.
After processing, viscose becomes more practical. She less susceptible to deformation with constant use, the thread becomes smooth. As a result, this reduces the ability of viscose to “breathe”.
Acrylic
Acrylic yarn - 100% synthetic material.
The threads do not fade in the sun, the material is durable and easy to use.Acrylic is used both for knitting clothes and for making toys.
Polyester
The characteristics are similar to acrylic, comfortable, easy to wash, does not fade.
Polyester
The fiber is coarse and hard, so it holds its shape well. Often added to natural threads for stiffness.
Nylon
This soft durable fiber. The product will retain its shape after repeated washings and does not wrinkle.
Elasticity is considered a big plus. There are also disadvantages: the fiber does not “breathe” well and is highly electrified.
Thus, the range of threads necessary for crocheting was considered. The choice is large both in color and quality. Decide on the future product, select the most suitable yarn from the list and feel free to go to the store to buy it.