Many needlewomen have already discovered White Leopard yarn. First of all, it attracts a very nice palette with a lot of shades that blend perfectly together. The composition declared by the manufacturer is well suited for creating warm clothes for the off-season and winter. And for many, the price is also important (a skein of yarn will cost an average of 200 rubles). Our article is useful to those who like to knit and crochet and decided to try this yarn. You will find here recommendations for choosing yarn and caring for finished products, reviews of needlewomen and some useful tips.
Manufacturer
White Leopard yarn is made in China. You can buy brand products in many countries of the world. It is also widely represented in domestic stores.
The manufacturer has established itself well many years ago. Today, yarn sellers consider White Leopard products to be popular. The buyer has already managed to get acquainted with this yarn and, judging by the high demand, was satisfied.
Composition and quality of yarn
The following composition is indicated on the label of White Leopard yarn:
- acrylic - 10%;
- mohair - 30%;
- Australian cashmere - 60%.
As you can see, the composition is quite impressive. It is clear that products knitted from such yarn will not allow to freeze even in frost. And due to the low content of artificial fiber, the finished fabric will not stretch and give significant shrinkage.
To the touch, products from the popular White Leopard yarn are soft and pleasant. Things do not prick and do not cause any discomfort.
You need to remember the composition throughout the life of knitted items. Remember that products made of mohair and cashmere must never be washed in boiling water (or even very hot water), otherwise they will deteriorate. Do not iron them. In order to predict the behavior of the product during washing, do not be lazy to pre-tie the 10 x 10 cm sample. This will also help with the calculation of the number of loops, and will make it possible to evaluate the reaction of the finished product to water and powder. It is better to wash things at a temperature of 30 ° C with delicate detergents.
In the summer period, storage should be rationally organized so that moles cannot get to things. The natural composition may be of interest to a harmful insect.
Palette
The colors of the yarn are quite diverse. Among them, you can find calm and natural tones, and bright. In addition, if you plan to buy yarn for a multi-color item, for example, knitted with a jacquard pattern, you can easily find the right colors. Be sure that together they will look harmonious.
Yarn “White Leopard”, the photo of which is presented in our article, is suitable for the manufacture of a wide variety of products.
Application
Be sure to pay attention to the products of this manufacturer if you intend to knit a warm hat or scarf, bactus or snood, mittens, gloves or mittens. Be sure that it will be warm in them even during frost.
White Leopard is also suitable for more complex wardrobe details: dresses, sweaters, vests, cardigans.
Many needlewomen choose this type of yarn for making clothes for babies. The natural composition is great for baby clothes. The child will be warm, but he will not sweat. Mohair and cashmere are much preferable to synthetic yarn.
You can use this yarn to make a luxury plaid. He will be very smart and warm. True, the cost of the product will be significant.
Estimated Consumption
In one skein of yarn “White Leopard” - 100 g (180 meters). On the label is precisely such information.
Reviews of knitters who managed to personally test this yarn help to navigate by quantity. For example, on a regular hat you will need 1 small stick, but if you make an elongated top or pompom, it will take 1.5-2.
For sweaters, on average, 7-8 skeins of yarn are needed. Of course, a lot depends on the length of the product, the presence or absence of a hood, the relief of knitting.
One skein may be enough for mittens or low snood, and a couple can get quite a voluminous shawl, short vest or scarf.
What to look for before buying
It doesn’t happen that absolutely everybody likes a product. White Leopard yarn is no exception. Reviews about her are mostly positive, but some needlewomen advise careful attention to the choice of flowers. You should not buy skeins of one shade from different parties. In the finished product, the color may vary slightly. However, this advice applies not only to yarn, but also to many other products (for example, wallpaper for walls). You should always pay attention to the fact that all goods belong to one batch. This will help to avoid any problems with monotony.
Before buying, it is advisable to focus on the recommendations of the scheme. If you knit a product according to the ready description, do not expect that the quantity of yarn is indicated with a margin. Better, on the contrary, take one small stick in reserve.