Knitting yarn

Experienced knitters and knitters who have practiced knitting for many years probably know what types of yarn exist and which yarns are best to use for one or another knitting. But let's not forget that there are many who want to try knitting and are just beginning to take an interest in this activity. Naturally, many different questions arise at the beginning. Starting with what knitting yarn would be the most suitable, ending with the question of what knitting tools would be the best, most convenient, economical and ergonomic choice for a beginner knitter. We will try to briefly, clearly and understandably review the main types of threads according to their composition, distinguishing their properties, advantages and disadvantages.

Stretches for knitting. Their main types.

·        Viloniai. These are knitting threads that are usually made of 100% wool yarns. Wool from sheep, merino sheep, alpacas, dogs and other wool is used for production. Depending on the processing and production technologies, woolen threads can be coarser or extremely soft and pleasant when in contact with the skin. Coarse spinning, production threads are very often chosen when it is necessary to knit socks and other clothes for newborns, as it is known that wool irritates the soles of the feet, which has a positive effect on the development of the baby in warm weather, you won't sweat or overheat. Wool absorbs and evaporates moisture well.

·        Half-wool threads. These are yarns that are made from wool and additional fibers such as acrylic. There are many types, thicknesses, colors, solid colors, variegated, with lurex (metallic thread), etc. Semi-wool yarns can be softer than woolen threads and less irritating to the skin due to the artificial fibers in the composition. line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; background: white;">

·        Moher. Mohair threads can be recognized by the appearance of the thread, because in many cases the thread is fluffy and its surface looks like it is covered with a small hair. Also, mohair threads are often thin. The composition may vary depending on the manufacturer. Mohair is highly valued threads with silk, which are often chosen for knitting light, puffy, sundresses, scarves. Since the thread is thin, in many cases, a lining or some kind of underwear may be needed for knitting. Let's not forget that mohair thread, which is considered thin, can be combined and combined with In this case, we get a thicker thread and an exclusive combination of colors. In summary, mohair means lightness, softness, and luxury. line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; background: white;">

·        Acrylic threads. Acrylan, or acrylic as it is called for short by many, is one of the most popular and commonly used and common artificial fibers in the production of yarn. The good properties of Acrylan:

1.     Cheaper than wool. Threads will cost less, so you will spend less and save money on the knitting or idea you want.

2.    Salvation for children and adults with sensitive skin, for whom ordinary woolen products cause discomfort, irritate the skin, and cause itching. They will be able to wear products knitted from acrylic without any unpleasant sensations.

3.     Extremely wide selection of thread colors and thicknesses.

4.     Good wear, easy maintenance. In most cases, the manufacturer indicates that acrylic threads are resistant to the formation of bubbles, or antipilling.

·        Cotton threads. Cotton has long been valued as a natural fiber, so it is perfect for knitting children's and adult clothes. Knitting with these yarns is quite simple and uncomplicated, so it is also perfect for a beginner knitter.

·        Plush threads. This is one of the most popular yarns at the moment. Extremely soft, soft, does not irritate the skin. Made of polyester, micropolyester, hypoallergenic micropolyester. It is very easy to knit, not only with needles, but also by hand, because in most cases they are thicker compared to ordinary ones Plush yarns are not tiring during knitting. They are used for knitting toys, blankets, but would also be perfect for clothes and scarves.

How to choose knitting threads?

Answering such a question right away is quite difficult, so first of all you should know what you want to knit. Socks, sweater, fluttering dress or light scarf? Do you want yarn with merino or maybe alpaca wool? Or maybe you are allergic to wool and Do you need yarns that do not contain wool at all? Will your dream knitwear be in a variegated, transitioning color pattern? After answering all the questions, it will be easier to advise and help you choose.

How much knitting yarn do I need to buy?

Again, it is quite difficult to answer this question right away, because everything depends on the size of the thing being knitted, the knitting technique, elasticity, looseness. It is knitted with or without braids, etc.

Estimating these things, you can calculate how much yarn you will need. It is always recommended to buy a little more, because if you run out, it can be a long and tedious search everywhere for the same color and lot. Even though the color of the yarn is the same, if there is another lot possible color mismatch for production. 

Knitting yarn online. Where can you buy knitting yarn?

Not reallyūneed to live in Vilnius to buy siulian!

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And it doesn't matter where you live, Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda or any other corner, knitting threads can reach you everywhere.

How to buy knitting yarn online in Darau.lt e-store?

1.     Choose the thread category you like.

2.     After entering it, you will find a filter where, after setting the desired search parameters, the system will quickly filter the result you are looking for.

3.     Add product to cart.

4.     Place your order and wait for your goods :)

What determines the price of knitting yarn?

The price of knitting yarn depends on various aspects:

·        Yarn composition. Alpaca, merino wool yarns can cost a little more than ordinary wool yarns. Wool and silk combination yarns are also more expensive. One of the cheaper yarns is acrylic yarn, which does not contain wool.

·        Thread production technologies. If the threads have a specific texture, are exclusive and their production requires more diverse, additional resources, it is natural that their price will be slightly higher than ordinary threads.

What's the best gift for a knitting fan? A set of knitting yarn!

No matter what the occasion, Christmas, Mother's Day or birthday, the best gift for a knitting enthusiast is a colorful yarn "bouquet". Practical, original, usable!

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< b>Knitting - therapy for your soul

Knitting is not only a wonderful hobby that frees creativity and promotes self-expression, but also a great means of meditation, calmness, depression prevention. When we employ our hands, our thoughts rest and everything falls into place. The secret , that knitting is extremely popular in the autumn, winter period, when you want to make sense of the time and do something useful in the long, gloomy evenings.

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