Each craftswoman, before buying knitting yarn with special care, chooses it from a huge selection on store shelves. It is very important to make your choice correctly, because for different patterns it is necessary to choose special threads, one can be thin and the pattern will not look, and if the thread for a particular pattern is too dense, it will eventually be ruffled.
Yarn selection
The question is where it is better to buy yarn. Any method of purchase has its advantages, and here everyone chooses the option that suits him best. Having decided , you will significantly save your time, because you will choose the necessary hanks without leaving your home, after a while you will receive a package to the nearest post office.
Before purchasing yarn, be sure to carefully study the information on the package, namely this:
• The composition of the thread for knitting;
• Weight hank;
• Length of thread in a skein;
• Recommendations regarding the care of finished products from this thread;
• Recommended knitting density.
When you have already decided on the type of future product that you plan to independently connect, you need to stock up on everything necessary so that this does not slow down your work. So that the knitting process brings you only pleasure, listen to some of the tips below:
1. Buy yarn for knitting from one batch, for this it is important to calculate the required number of threads in advance, and it is better to take the reels in reserve, as it may turn out that you made a mistake in the calculations. Why is it better to take threads from one batch? The fact is that the colors of the skein of yarns from different parties may vary slightly, but on the finished product this will be noticeable. The batch number is indicated on the package.
2. Before you buy yarn for knitting in the online store, carefully study all the information about it.
3. To find out how to properly care for a product knitted from a specific yarn, look at this information on the label of the yarn, but if there is no such information, try washing a small sample of yarn, and only then wash the finished product, because it can sit down .
4. If you have chosen a product for knitting, which has instructions and the necessary yarn is indicated, which should be knitted, but you prefer to choose another, pay attention to the composition of the thread, as well as the length of the thread per 100 grams, this will indicate the density and thickness of the thread .
5. Be sure to knit a sample before starting work, this will help calculate the required number of loops.
6. The thread, which in the hands springy when stretched, this indicates that it is strong enough, and the products made from it will be worn perfectly, after washing to maintain their shape. If you choose a loose thread, you can combine it with a stronger one.
7. It is recommended to choose thick yarn for knitting winter warm products, for knitting children's products they take natural yarn by adding acrylic, which makes it pleasant to the touch. Summer products and various napkins and decorations knit their cotton threads.