Caucasian yarn (Karachai) has a long history of use by needlewomen. Many talk about its naturalness, practicality, accessibility. Why is this yarn not losing its popularity next to imported competitors, it is worth sorting out.
Caucasian Yarn: Composition and Properties
The composition of this type of yarn includes wool (in a different ratio) of Caucasian sheep of the Karachay breed. It, thanks to its density and warmth, allows you to make winter things, ready for cold weather, durable and wear-resistant. They serve for a long time, do not fade and do not deform under the influence of washing and drying.
Wool Caucasian yarn comprises 30% wool and 70% acrylic, wool, on the contrary, 70% wool and 30% acrylic. The assortment of many needlework stores is also supplemented with wool in balls (all with the same 30% acrylic) and pure acrylic in balls. 100% polypropylene is also offered - the so-called bast yarn, which is not suitable for knitting clothes.
Yarn Characteristic
Caucasian yarn is sold in skeins (250-300 grams) and small skeins of 50 grams each. Wool and wool varieties of it have 2 or 3 additions (skeins) and reach 1000 meters in length. The weight of 100 m of yarn is about 100 grams. Both options are suitable for the fall-winter season.
For hand crochet, it is better to use yarn in 2 additions (finer). The hook size in this case is 2-3. For knitting - yarn in 3 additions. You can use knitting needles No. 3-6, depending on the desired texture. For a more voluminous picture, the thread is folded in half.
Color variety
Since acrylic is better dyed, half-woolen Caucasian yarn is presented in the most vivid, saturated colors. It happens in such colors: "Superwhite", "Yolk", "Blackberry", "Bordeaux", "Flamingo", "Salad", "Light pink", "Saturated blue", "Jeans", "Light blue", "Pearls", "Pistachio", "Champagne" and many others. In total - up to 60 colors. This yarn is ideal for knitting soft, light, elastic things, including children's clothing.
Woolen yarn is a bit more expensive and warmer than the previous one. But her color scheme is poorer. This is due to the fact that the wool of Karachai sheep is black, white is supplied from other regions. When mixing two colors in different ratios, gray and its several shades are obtained. The needlewomen are not confused by a small variety of shades, because the gray color is very stylish and always remains in fashion.
What can be connected?
Caucasian yarn for knitting allows you to make a wide variety of items of clothing, accessories and even home goods. So, half-wool in skeins of 200-300 grams is most suitable for knitting children's things, it does not prick the body, which will be comfortable for the baby. Thanks to the wool in the composition, things turn out to be warm, and acrylic adds ease and comfort to wear. In addition, the color choice of wool blend yarn is greater.
For knitting warm and durable garments, including the upper one (sweaters, socks, cardigans, poncho), wool yarn is suitable. It is more durable than other types, over time, traces of socks are less noticeable on it.
Hypoallergenic acrylic in small hanks is chosen for knitting soft things that will fit on the body. It is the easiest to use, it has an even thread, so all beginner needlewomen prefer it.
Finally, bast yarn is an ideal option for creating belts, handbags and other accessories, toys, washcloths, potholders, hooks and other household items. This is a cheaper and coarse yarn, which can become indispensable for creating such things in the wardrobe and at home.
How to care for products from Caucasian yarn?
The rules for caring for products from Caucasian yarn do not differ from traditional ones. In order for the clothes to serve for a long time and look new, it is worth following some simple recommendations:
- wash things separately from others;
- water temperature should not exceed 35 degrees;
- the thing should not be soaked for a long time - wool products are quickly cleaned;
- woolen products do not need to be rubbed, survive strongly;
- when rinsing, it is enough to transfer them from one water to another;
- pouring the powder directly onto the product is not recommended - it is better to pre-dissolve it in hot water, let it cool, and then put the thing in there;
- if you still have to wash in a typewriter, you need to choose a delicate mode;
- rinse the woolen product thoroughly, several times;
- in rinse water, you can add a weak solution of table vinegar or a special conditioner that will soften the product;
- it is better to dry such clothes in a horizontal position where direct sunlight does not fall.
Caucasian yarn: customer reviews
Reviews of customers who managed to evaluate the quality of Caucasian yarn are mostly positive. The usability is pleasing, the number of colors, the price and the final result are the finished product.
Buyers note that woolen yarn is still spiky. Owners of sensitive skin rarely use it for things that need to be worn on a naked body. More often she goes to outerwear or socks. In the case of the latter, even a positive effect of wool on the reflex points of the foot is noted.
With a wool or acrylic yarn, the situation is easier - it is not prickly, so they are used in absolutely all possible items of clothing.
Value for money especially pleases buyers. For 1 kilogram of yarn, you can give up to 300 rubles. Caucasian yarn is suitable for beginner knitters, as it is very comfortable and inexpensive. On it you can successfully train with various knitting techniques before moving on to more expensive types of yarn. According to customers, it creates a pronounced texture - all braids, elastic bands in the product are visible, they do not lose their volume and shape during the process of wearing and caring for clothes.
Of the minuses, inconvenience is noted when rewinding yarn from skeins to balls. And it is necessary to do this, since it is very difficult to knit directly from the skeins.
To navigate the consumption of yarn, needlewomen recommend first knitting a sample. Using it, you can calculate how many threads and loops are required for a particular pattern and knitting needles.