Features of mink down yarn
There is a wide variety of all kinds of yarn on the modern market. Recently, a relatively new yarn - mink fluff - has been especially popular among people who are engaged in needlework. It makes beautiful and fluffy products.
To be convinced of this, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of this material and read the reviews of those who are already actively using it in their work.
general description
Mink down yarn is a material that consists of natural fibers. Some people mistakenly believe that such yarn is made directly from animal fur. But in reality, this is not entirely true. The primary raw material in this case is the so-called underfilling.
The composition of the yarn contains two main components: natural wool (90%) and polyamide (10%). There are long-pile and short-pile yarns.
Depending on the desired product, it is necessary to select a certain type of yarn.
By type, the material can be conditionally divided into three large groups.
- Plush-like yarn. Most of this material is produced in Chinese factories. But sometimes you can also find threads of the Italian manufacturer Katia Polar.
- A yarn that mimics animal fur, in this case mink fur. It is produced in Chinese, Turkish and Russian factories.
- Yarn that looks like young grass (straight and moderately long neat villi).
Any kind of thread is suitable for hand knitting, both crocheting and knitting. If we talk about cost, then mink yarn is different in price.Depending on the manufacturer, shade and other factors, the cost varies from 150 to 350 rubles per skein.
Color palette
A distinctive feature of mink yarn is the variety of shades. The most popular are traditionally the classic colors: black and white. Next are shades such as brown, beige, cream, blue, red and green.
There is also an unusual color scheme. This category includes colors that can be called exotic: pink, purple, emerald, crimson, eggplant and some others.
What can be linked?
From yarn of this type, products are obtained that are quite different in purpose. It can be sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, sweaters, vests. Some needlewomen use this yarn to create autumn-winter accessories: hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, stoles. Non-traditional products include couplings, soft toys and blankets, as well as covers for upholstered furniture and car seats.
Since the yarn is extremely soft, it is often used for knitting children's clothes. The products are pleasant to the touch and do not cause allergic reactions due to their natural composition. Jackets and cardigans made from this type of yarn are especially popular. Illustrative examples of these products are shown in the photo.
Some needlewomen even knit outerwear from this type of thread. You can also see examples of lightweight handmade coats in the photo. And this photo shows the original version of pillowcases for decorative pillows. These products were made from white yarn with a long pile.
You can knit almost any thing.... It all depends on the skills of the master himself, as well as the quality of the purchased raw materials. To make the conceived products really beautiful, it is recommended to pay special attention to their quality when choosing threads. Typical indicators are:
- uniformity of color;
- evenness of the yarn;
- packaging, which clearly indicates information about the composition of raw materials, as well as the manufacturer's contact information.
As already mentioned, this yarn is particularly fluffy. To prevent the villi on knitted products from rolling up, it is necessary to carry out correct and timely care for it. It consists in hand washing products using gentle means.
If washing is automatic, select the appropriate program on the control panel. For this type of yarn, spinning at high speeds and drum drying are not recommended. It is forbidden to use a steamer or iron to handle such things. Do not expose them to any other heat treatment. Dry cleaning is also undesirable.
Review of usage reviews
To make sure of the quality of the yarn, as well as to familiarize yourself with its specific features, it is recommended to read reviews of needlewomen who actively use this raw material in their activities. Most buyers leave positive feedback on mink yarns. Among the advantages noted by knitters are hypoallergenic, low cost, economical consumption, wide availability.
At the same time, some buyers note that after washing, the products shrink slightly, and also lose their original color. In order not to face such problems, it is recommended to buy high-quality raw materials and take proper care of the resulting products.
To create products from mink threads, knitters usually use hooks and knitting needles of different numbers. Clothes and accessories of large knit look very original.
The overwhelming majority of buyers prefer to purchase yarn through online stores, noting the wide assortment.Some people buy in ordinary stores, citing the fact that in the process of purchasing it is possible to immediately assess the quality of the goods received. The choice of the place of purchase is purely individual and depends on many external factors, including the region of residence.
