Yarn "Crossbred Brazil" (Pehorca): colors, composition, reviews

Crossbred Brazil yarn is produced by the Russian factory Pechorsky Textile LLC, which is located in the Moscow Region. The history of the enterprise dates back to 1905, when on the banks of the Pekhorka River , the Korzinny brothers founded cloth production. The yarn line for hand knitting was launched in 1996 - this is the date the modern enterprise considers its birth date. Today, the range includes more than 50 types of yarn, all of which are very familiar to domestic knitters.

Composition, analogues

The Crossbred Brazil yarn (Pehorca) is half-wool. In total, in the manufacturer's catalog there are 21 types of blended yarn for hand knitting. The named thread is a mixture of acrylic and wool in a proportion of 50 x 50%.

It belongs to the category of fine yarn - 100 g of 500 meters of thread. The recommended size of the needles for working with it is 2.5-3, and the hook number 3. A sample with a front surface of 10 x 10 includes 30 loops in width, and vertically - 40 rows. The peculiarity of the yarn is weaving, reminiscent of the strands of beads.

We offer a list of threads close in composition (the approximate price of yarn per 100 g is given in brackets):

1. Alize Lana Gold, 51% Acrylic, 49% Wool; 800 m / 100 g (165 rubles).
2. Alize Lana Gold Batik, 51% acrylic, 49% wool; 240 m / 100 g (146 rubles).
3. "Children's whim" (Pechorka), 50% acrylic, 50% wool, 225 m / 100 g (150 rubles or 75 rubles for 50 g).
4. Vita Sapphire, 55% acrylic, 50% wool laster, 250 m / 100 g (154 rubles).

Yarn "50 merino wool, 50 acrylic" - a common option. And the above are pretty high-quality analogues. However, among others, Crossbred stands out for the quality of both components.

Wool in blended yarn is often chopped, and acrylic is creaky and stuffy. But in most reviews of the described threads, needlewomen note that yarn is devoid of these shortcomings. On the contrary, she took only advantages from both threads: from the wool - cozy warmth, from acrylic - softness and wear.

Price and expense

The price of yarn is about 120-150 rubles. per skein. Due to the footage it is very economical in consumption. For convenience, we offer you a table of approximate consumption of the described yarn for different types of products.

Palette

The yarn palette includes 51 colors:

1. Neutral: No. 1 - white, No. 8 - light gray, No. 166 - severe, No. 174 - steel, No. 274 - gray-beige, No. 276 - mother of pearl, No. 431 - beige melange.
2. Dark: No. 2 - black, No. 17 - chocolate, No. 35 - Marengo, No. 156 - indigo, No. 173 - roasting, No. 191 - blackberry, No. 323 - dark burgundy.
3. Bright: No. 40 - cyclamen, No. 88 - red poppy, No. 186 - mango, No. 189 - bright orange, No. 191 - blackberry, No. 340 - leaf fall, No. 382 - bright savannah, No. 439 - raspberry, No. 575 - bright purple.
4. Refined: No. 28 - amaranth (shade of red-pink), No. 30 - light terracotta, No. 42 - plum, No. 66 - pear, No. 266 - liquor, No. 363 - light cherry, No. 389 - light violet, No. 393 - light Marengo (medium gray with blue tint), No. 423 - swamp, No. 447 - mustard, No. 478 - protective, No. 525 - light plum, No. 567 - dark violet.
5. Gentle, pastel: No. 177 - blue sky, No. 180 - light begonia, No. 374 - pink-beige, No. 582 - light fuchsia.
6. Marine range, blue and green: No. 67 - sea breeze, No. 98 - forest bell, No. 117 - kiwi, No. 335 - emerald, No. 491 - ultramarine, No. 571 - blue, No. 573 - dark emerald, No. 583 - turquoise, No. 591 - the lagoon.

For which patterns and products is suitable

According to reviews, the named yarn perfectly holds openwork and arana. The drawing is clear, expressive, with a good relief. Crochet, you can create any motifs, patterns from mail or embossed columns.

The thread is thin, so many knitters have a question, is it suitable for a Lalo cardigan? This model is too voluminous, and its highlight is color transitions. Therefore, it is better to choose an even finer thread, for example, Lana Gold 800. However, the craftswomen use the Crossbred Brazil yarn: on an Lalo jacket up to the hips it will take 11-12 skeins.

It is suitable for a plaid. Since the yarn contains merino wool, it is quite ductile. True, such a large-scale product as a plaid can stretch, so for some models it is worth looking for yarn that gives a more elastic fabric. Although in general, rugs are light, warm and expensive in appearance.

The thread contains wool, so warm things are good from it: shawls, cardigans, skirts, children's coats. Judging by the reviews, she shows herself perfectly as yarn for a hat crocheted or knitted - she keeps her shape well, wearing, practical. Suitable for delicate things demi-season-winter: light bolero, dresses, skirts, wraps, blouses.

The nuances of the manufacture and operation of things from this yarn

How the thread shows itself in work is an important moment, because for many hand knitting is akin to meditation and relaxation:

1. According to reviews, the Crossbred Brazil yarn (Pehorca) is equally suitable for both crochet hooks and knitting needles. When crocheting, it does not slip, does not exfoliate, provides good speed.
2. The canvas of it, crocheted in 1 thread, has excellent quality: it is stable, soft. The yarn fits perfectly in 2 threads: the fabric will not be thick and heavy, but dense, soft, elastic.
3. It shows itself very well in machine knitting.

How does the finished product behave?

1. Has a beautiful gentle silky sheen.
2. Skirts and jackets keep their shape perfectly, even if they are tied into one thread.
3. The canvas does not roll.
4. The product does not sit, does not stretch.
5. Retains color after steaming.
6. Shawls made of yarn will be very soft, so after washing hard lock is required.

Yarn is already well tested by knitters. New yarns are often difficult to evaluate, because it is not known how the product will behave during operation for 2-3 years. And this thread has already shown itself well in a long sock. Almost everyone notes that the thing does not deform, retains color, does not roll.

Subjective moments in reviews

An important role in the question of choosing wool yarn is played by the question: will the finished product be pricked? Most opinions on Crossbred Brazil yarn (Pehorca) unanimous: she is soft, pleasant. But the feeling of yarn is too subjective.

In some reviews you can find comments that for wearable things it is still a little rude. There are more cardinal opinions: the yarn pricks, itches, the product can only be worn on top of other things. Although at the same time, many noted that this is an excellent yarn for a hat, pullover, sundress, dress for a child, but children have increased requirements for softness.

Overall rating

Still, reviews of “Crossbred Brazil” (Pechorka) almost unanimous: this is a great yarn at an affordable price. The pros are:

• Do not inject.
• Soft and warm.
• Very flat, well twisted thread.
• No knots.
• Suitable for knitting on a machine.
• The patterns are expressive, clear, the canvas is smooth, like a machine.
• Finished products are spectacular, look great and sit.
• The consumption of yarn is small, it is economical.
• Beautiful colors.

Criticism in reviews

Sometimes there are still reviews about the extremely low quality of yarn - uneven thickness, tears. But the authors of these reviews emphasize that the matter is apparently in a defective batch, because other shades of the same yarn pleased. Critical remarks also touched upon such aspects:

1. Threads of different colors may vary in thickness. So, you need to be careful when buying yarn for multi-color products.
2. The finished product looks like a synthetic one.
3. Slips heavily after wear.
4. Shedding (such reviews were about red yarn).

Conclusion

Crossbred Brazil yarn (Pehorca) is a surprisingly successful product in its price category. The thread is thin, therefore universal, suitable both for light openwork things, and warm, voluminous cardigans, hats, pullovers. You can knit anything: crochet, knitting, by car!

This multi-purpose yarn is very convenient - it is always nice to create products from well-known threads, knowing in advance what the fabric will be. Ready-made things show themselves perfectly in a sock, practical, sit well - it’s not a pity to spend time on painstaking manual labor.

The only complaints in the reviews, apparently, relate to the occasionally found defective parties.