The yarn of the Russian manufacturer Australian Merino (Pekhorka) is currently gaining more and more popularity. There are several reasons for this: first of all, the composition (95% of natural merino wool and 5% of high-volume acrylic), relatively low cost, rich gamut of shades. As well as a number of positive qualities of finished products.
A few words about the manufacturer
The Pekhorsk yarn factory (or Pekhorka), located west of Moscow (Lyubertsy district, Zhilino) has a long history of its appearance, formation, ups and downs, and new births. It was originally founded in 1905 by the Korzinny brothers on the territory of the Moscow Region, near the Pekhorka River.
The modern production of the Pekhor factory was revived after many years of stagnation in 1996 thanks to new investments, equipment, and suppliers of raw materials. Now the products of this enterprise are a Russian brand, which is popular both in the country and abroad (in Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia).
Due to the acceptable cost, people of different income levels can buy yarn from the Pechora factory, and the quality of the products is quite high.
The range is represented by a wide range of articles. Today, they produce acrylic yarn, camel wool, half-wool, yarn for children's things and summer products, angora, yarn with alpaca and 100% wool. There are also sets for creativity, yarn in bobbins and so on.
The main component of the product is merino fiber, from which the best quality yarn is made. Things connected from such threads retain heat, do not fade during washing, are comfortable to wear.
The products of the Pechora factory have been awarded the international Woolmark quality mark.
Description
Many positive reviews of the "Australian Merino" ("Pekhorka") from masters throughout Russia and abroad only indicate that these products recommend themselves well. This is an ideal material for the manufacture of autumn-winter things.
The natural component of yarn (95% merino wool) contributes to the fact that the finished product (hats, scarves, mittens) from it turns out to be beautiful, sound, keeping warm in different weather conditions, easy to care for.
And the addition of 5% acrylic absolutely does not interfere with the overall quality, since it improves the characteristics of a thing: it gives bulk, shape, and strength to the fiber.
In 1 skein of 100 grams - 400 meters. The thickness of the thread is 1 millimeter. And therefore, for knitting, 2.5-3 mm needles are recommended, the hook is No. 3.
The yarn consumption is small: for making a scarf you need 1-1.5 skeins, for a child (2-3 years) for sweaters - 2 skeins, for an adult - 3-4 skeins.
The twist of the fibers of this fiber gives the finished (knitted) product a certain effect and volume. You can also knit in 2-3 threads to make the thing warmer and denser.
According to reviews, "Australian Merino" ("Pehorka") goes well with other types of yarn. The result is a combination product.
When washing things from this material do not fade - the water remains transparent.
Nuances
But there are some points that need to be considered when choosing the Australian Merino (Pehorca) yarn. The reviews reflect such a nuance after washing finished products, like stretching.
This should not be scared. Simply, after acquiring skeins of Australian Merino yarn (95 wool, 5 acrylic), you must first bind the sample, wash it and dry it. And then, based on the results, start knitting a big thing.
The following trend in the operation of finished products is also observed: due to the unevenness of the thickness of the thread, the thermal characteristics in volume are also uneven. That is, where the thread is thinner - cold air emerges (freezes a part of the body), where it is thicker - warm.
This question can also be resolved by the master, based on his own knitting experience.
Colors
The yarn “Australian Merino” (“Pehorka”) has the following gamut of shades:
- Blue: ultramarine, dark blue, blue, dark turquoise, light emerald, emerald, blue spell.
- Lilac: dark violet, dark violet, light violet.
- Pink: almonds, liquor, bright amaranth.
- Red: red poppy, wild strawberry, cherry.
- Green: exotic, green peas, swamp.
- Also natural, gray-beige, white, gray, black.
Thanks to such a wide range of colors, it is possible to knit gradients. And also combine different shades among themselves, combining them in one product.
This ability of materials allows masters to create without restrictions.
Reviews
There is a lot of information about the "Australian Merino" ("Pechorka"). There are opinions of both experienced professionals and novice knitters. But the main thing is that positive reviews and recommendations about yarn and the manufacturer prevail. Here are some highlights:
- Domestic products.
- The natural composition.
- Beautiful shades, variety of colors.
- A thin thread that allows you to knit different patterns (structural and elastic).
- If you knit in several threads, the finished product after washing is less stretched.
- Helps to avoid deformation of things from the "Australian Merino" proper drying (horizontal, on a towel) in a straightened form.
- An interesting palette of colors, but on the Internet differs from real ones (it is better to purchase yarn in a store for the first time).
- Virtually no spools are formed on things from this wool.
- Wear resistance of the finished product.
- Comfort socks things.
- Ease in knitting.
- Homogeneous threads, no “garbage”.
- Economical expense.
- Affordable price.
- Sensation of velvetiness in the yarn (lack of pricklyness and stiffness).
- Knitting and crochet look good.
Information
The main production of the Pekhor factory is located at: Zhilino-2 village, Lyubertsy district, Moscow region.
It is possible to purchase Australian Merino yarn (Pekhorka) through the Internet and in city stores in Russia and abroad.