Rules for choosing denim yarn and what products can be knitted from it

Denim yarn is universal and suitable for creating knitted items for all occasions. The well-known yarn Jeans from the manufacturer YarnArt is in great demand among both novice needlewomen and experienced knitters. Some tricks discussed in the article will help you make the right choice, knit and care for the finished item.

Composition and general characteristics

Yarn Jeans is made in hot Turkey and has high quality, as well as an affordable price, for which many needlewomen have fallen in love. The yarn composition includes acrylic (45%) and cotton (55%). These components help products knitted from YarnArt Jeans to be pleasant to the body. Cotton helps to let air through and absorb moisture, and acrylic gives products softness, makes them light, and does not allow things to fade. Usually it hits store shelves in 50 g skeins. The length of the thread reaches 160 meters.

When working with this yarn, you need to understand that the knitted item will not provide sufficient warmth. Therefore, it is better to knit autumn, spring or summer items from it. For warmer items, it is better to purchase YarnArt Jeans Plus threads.

The yarn can be used to make things for babies, as it is safe and hypoallergenic. The products are pleasant to the baby's delicate skin and do not rub it.

It is worth noting that this yarn is great for machine and hand knitting. The manufacturer recommends using 3.5 mm knitting needles and a hook. According to needlewomen, there is no need to strictly adhere to these rules, since you can use knitting devices of both smaller and larger sizes.

The composition of the Jeans yarn from the manufacturer YarnArt has both positive and negative sides.

Cotton is obtained from cotton plants, compared to other fabric fibers obtained from plants, it is considered the warmest. In terms of strength, cotton is inferior to flax and silk. Cotton is used in mixed yarns, this is necessary for the fabric of the product to be elastic.

Advantages of cotton:

• Hygiene;
• Resistant to washing and bleaching;
• Excellent air permeability;
• Absorbs moisture quickly and easily;
• Easy to care for;
• Not subject to fading;
• Even difficult stains can be easily removed from cotton fabric;
• Accepts fabric dye pigment well.

Disadvantages of cotton fabric:

• When exposed directly to ultraviolet radiation, it loses its wear resistance;
• Takes quite a long time to dry after washing;
• There is a possibility that after washing the items will shrink in size.

Acrylic is a polyacrylonitrile fiber, otherwise in the composition of yarn it can be written as polyacrylic. Acrylic is obtained from natural gas, it has a number of qualities that are predominantly distinguished over natural threads. For machine knitting in the yarn composition, 30% of this component is sufficient.

Advantages of acrylic thread:

• Accepts coloring pigment very well;
• Gives products increased wear resistance;
• Does not roll down when worn;
• Gives things shape and helps them not to lose it after numerous washes;
• Resistance to chemicals;
• Dries quickly;
• Items containing acrylic thread are pleasant to the body;
• Combines well with other threads.

Disadvantages of acrylic:

• Low air permeability;
• Increased electrification;
• There is a possibility that the finished item will become stiff and dry out when exposed to direct ultraviolet light;
• If not cared for properly, clothing may lose its appearance (stretch out).

According to numerous reviews, items made entirely of acrylic have a low price category and are practical. It is worth noting that a mixture with cotton is best for leather. YarnArt "Jeans" yarn is universal, so it is suitable for knitting any items that will not be hot in the summer and will be warm in the cool autumn.

Products made of denim yarn require special care. All the recommendations below are mandatory for implementation, as only this will help to preserve the original beauty of the product:

1. Washing should be done in water with a temperature no higher than 30 degrees. This is the optimal temperature that will not allow the product to shrink or increase in size;
2. It is forbidden to use bleaching agents, even if the color of the item is white. Bleaching agents have a negative effect on knitted fabric and can make it coarser or thinner;
3. Machine wringing is prohibited; it is better to wring it out lightly by hand without stretching;
4. Drying of items made of denim yarn should be done according to a certain scheme. Machine drying is not allowed; after washing, items are laid out on a horizontal surface;
5. Ironing of things should be done at a temperature of no more than 110 degrees. It is best to use a steamer or iron through medical gauze. Cotton fabric is also suitable for this. Before use, it should be slightly moistened and maintained in this state throughout the ironing process;
6. Machine washable on delicate cycle;
7. The soiled item must be washed immediately, as knitted items can absorb any, even the simplest stains.

If the product is knitted from several colors, do not worry: this yarn does not shed or fade.

Varieties

Knitted items made of denim yarn are very popular among the fair sex. You can buy a ready-made product, but knitting it yourself will be much more pleasant and interesting. Before you start choosing a style and color scheme, you should figure out what types of denim yarn there are.

There are three types:

• YarnArt "Jeans";
• YarnArt "Jeans Plus";
• YarnArt "Crazy Jeans".

These materials differ in the thickness of the thread and the size of the balls. The first option is suitable for knitting light clothing. The second option is more insulated and can be used to make winter hats, pullovers and warm mittens.

Jeans plus is no less popular among needlewomen. The thread of such yarn is twice as thick and has a slight piliness. Recommendations for the care of a product made of such yarn do not differ from the generally accepted ones described above. For knitting, it is recommended to use a hook and knitting needles of the fifth size.

Jeans Crazy is a special yarn, its color range is mixed, the thread is dyed in separate sections. The composition and care do not change, color mixing is the main difference from other varieties. Products knitted from it are also popular in 2018. The play of color that this thread gives gives the image uniqueness, brightness and attractiveness. Due to the combination of several colors, finished products are combined with all outfits, complementing them favorably.

Colors

Denim yarn from the manufacturer YarnArt has a diverse palette of colors. This allows you to knit various things, both for children and adults. The denim color of the thread has certain features. After washing, the item looks worn in the denim style. Do not worry if this effect does not appear immediately, it can happen after several washes.

The entire color chart has shades that go well together, do not fade or discolor. Such a rich palette does not even require decorations. The color palette of Jeans Crazy should be selected in the store, as it mixes several shades from the main range. The manufacturer selects such color solutions that will harmonize with each other and give the finished item uniqueness.

Bright and saturated colors such as mint, bright green, light yellow, neon yellow, raspberry, coral, turquoise, pink and blue are perfect for knitting summer outfits. For more discreet models, white, milky, black, burgundy, and eggplant are perfect.

Fashionable in the summer season of 2018 are not just single-color colors, but their combinations, for example, eggplant and light yellow shades. This year you can use milky and pale pink colors of yarn, they will give unrivaled lightness and femininity to the image.

Recommendations for selection

Anyone who knits chooses yarn meticulously, paying attention to every little detail. When you come to the store, you want to buy everything at once, especially if the choice is huge. There are cases when a needlewoman gets new ideas for creativity in the store.

For beginners in this business, it is important to know everything about yarn so that the resulting item turns out to be of high quality. There are several important tips that are worth considering when buying.

1. The length of the thread in a skein of yarn is an indicator of its thickness. The longer the thread, the thinner the yarn, and vice versa. The thickness of the yarn can be used to determine the density and thickness of the finished item in advance. If the needlewoman knits with knitting needles, the thickness of the finished item will be the same as the thread. If a hook is used, the product will be approximately twice as thick as the original thread;
2. To determine the number of skeins required, you need to decide on the size of the product in advance. It is worth considering that if the fabric is knitted with patterns, then about one and a half times more skeins will be needed. If the product is knitted according to a lace pattern, then less yarn will be needed;
3. After you have decided on the type, color and manufacturer of yarn, you need to clarify the number of skeins in stock and the date of the next delivery. This is necessary in order to buy more colors if necessary. For example, if you knit a women's pullover from yarn with knitting needles, you will need about 12 skeins (based on size 46);
4. Pay attention to the uniformity of the thread dyeing. This will help avoid unnecessary waste of money and will not spoil the intended appearance of the finished product.

It may happen that the colors of the threads will change slightly, even if the yarn is from the same manufacturer. Such an error is acceptable. It is best to buy a sufficient number of skeins at once, especially for those who plan to knit a single-color product.

Following the above points, even a beginner needlewoman will find it interesting to work with this yarn. The products made from it are of high quality, the loops will always be even, as the yarn is soft and easy to manage. The choice of colors is wide and all shades are in harmony with each other.

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