A real needlewoman can make a beautiful thing out of not enough good material. Nevertheless, quality fabrics, paper and yarn are very important to create stylish products. For those who do not care about knitting, yarn is undoubtedly the basis for creativity. For example, many knitters have fallen in love with Dundag yarn, which is why it is in great demand.
What is Dundaga?
In Latvia there is the village of Dundaga. The yarn produced there is a brand of this picturesque place famous for old songs. Many needlewomen use material made in the Latvian village for their creativity, creating original, unique things. Purely woolen, uniquely colored " Dundaga" is an occasion to create a beautiful sweater, a fashionable sweater, a cozy shawl or warm socks.
Sheep's wool
"Dundaga" - absolutely natural yarn. The knitting thread factory is a small family business. The wool is spun, receiving raw materials from local sheep farmers. The threads made are dyed with natural dyes, which are purchased in Germany, Switzerland, England. The old weaving technology is still used in production, and the factory even preserved equipment 125 years ago. It is able to carry out the whole cycle - from sheep fleece to clean unkempt hair. It can make fillers for pillows and blankets, beautiful skeins, which then go on sale.
The wool obtained from sheep after their shearing is the original raw material for obtaining textile material. It is hygroscopic, retains heat well, passes air, allowing the skin to breathe. Lanolin, which is applied to the hairs of sheep’s wool, protects them well from ultraviolet radiation, moisture, and damage. During the production of Dundaga yarn, it is completely coated with this substance.
In addition, the entire process of its manufacture is minimized to the absence of chemistry. The yarn is not bleached before painting, leaving its natural shade. Therefore, it remains soft, but at the same time a little harsh.
Assortment of yarn
Knitting from yarn "Dundaga" is a hobby of many needlewomen. And why? Because each issue of such threads is a surprise. The factory has established the production of three color directions:
- natural color;
- plain coloring;
- sectional staining.
On "Dundag" there is basically no line of color shades. Each issue is something special. As a rule, this applies to sectionally dyed yarn - color transitions are never repeated with absolute accuracy. It is precisely for such surprises that needlewomen love Dundaga. During the working season, the factory produces about 30 color novelties, indicated only by numbers. It closes at the end of summer, and its employees go on a well-deserved vacation. Another feature of semi-automatic, almost manual production - yarn is available in three thicknesses:
- 125 meters in 100 grams;
- 275 meters in 100 grams;
- 550 meters in 100 grams.
Yes, a little, but this is enough to replenish the wardrobe of the whole family, young and old, with all the necessary warm and cozy things. So consider both spinners and needlewomen themselves.
Care Features
Favorite needlewomen natural wool yarn - "Dundaga". Products from it are very warm and special. Like any other natural yarn, it requires careful, gentle care. Even in production, during cleaning, washing and dyeing of wool, water is not heated above 40 degrees . The same gentle temperature should be observed when caring for finished products. Drying things related from "Dundagi" should be on a flat surface covered with a towel or sheet.
Yarn Needlewoman
One of the most popular materials is considered to be natural yarn "Dundaga". The needlewomen leave positive reviews about her. Craftswomen and novice knitters praise yarn for its naturalness and beauty.
Yes, some note that the products are tingling, but this is not noticeable if you put a T-shirt under a warm sweater. Purchased skeins need to be washed, removing the blades of grass or thorns remaining in the threads, dried and wound into balls. This process takes a lot of time, so you can not immediately start your favorite hobby. But these are all minor flaws of a beautiful, natural, unique yarn. Very often, at various forums, needlewomen compare the yarns “Kauni” and “Dundaga” to each other . Yes, they are very similar, but there are a lot of differences between them. The main one is the production process. Someone prefers “Kauni” with its stable color line, while someone prefers “Dundag” with its unpredictability and naturalness. This is a matter of taste, however, all needlewomen agree that the most important thing is creativity and dedication to their work. They will prompt the correct use of any material.
Over the past few years, Dundaga yarn has become a sought-after brand. A small family business in Latvia, preserving the traditions in production, gives great joy to many needlewomen in neighboring countries, who are always waiting for beautiful and natural yarn to knit cozy and warm things.