Velor yarn: what is and what cannot be knitted?
Modern needlewomen very often choose not simple, but velor yarn. Many people note that the yarn is very pleasant to the touch and is easy to work with. What is its peculiarity? What can be knitted from such yarn? All the answers are already waiting for you in our material.
Features and choice of yarn
Velor has always been one of the most popular types of fabrics. And this is not surprising. After all, this fiber is not only beautiful, but also soft and warm. Considering all the features of velor, modern needlewomen with great pleasure choose velor yarn for knitting. Knitted products from this type of yarn are special. They are very pleasant to the touch, dense, soft and warm.
Another feature of this yarn is that the finished products do not wrinkle at all. And the attractive original appearance of the product remains as long as possible.
As a rule, such threads are classified as artificial or, more simply, synthetic types of yarn. It is very common to find a product made entirely of polyester. This fiber is excellent for air permeability and retains heat. You can also find options that contain a small percentage of wool, cotton or linen threads. Thanks to this, the velor yarn becomes stronger, which means that its wear resistance is improved. Another significant plus is that such yarn can be found in absolutely any color and shade. And this allows you to knit a variety of products from plush threads.
When choosing plush yarn for needlework, be sure to check its quality. It is enough just to pull at the end of the thread to understand whether it is of high quality or not.
In the event that, after such manipulations, the thread begins to crumble strongly, then it is better to refuse such a purchase, since this will negatively affect the quality of the finished product.
You will learn more about the features of velor yarn by watching the following video.
What to tie?
Needlewomen note the fact that high-quality plush thread is very pleasant to work with. It is quite possible to crochet or knit. What can be created from such soft and delicate threads?
Such yarn is quite suitable for knitting a hat, scarf or even a blouse for your baby. Now on the Internet, on various sites and forums, you can easily find beautiful models that even a novice needlewoman can handle.
It is worth noting one important fact regarding products made from this type of yarn. Its main feature is that the finished product does not cause irritation or rashes on the skin at all. Therefore, a thing made of velor yarn is perfect even for those with sensitive skin and is quite safe for babies.
In the event that you want to knit a blouse or cardigan from such threads, then remember that over time the loops will begin to become weaker. To avoid this, you can use one of the types of natural and fine yarn as a supplement. Then the product will turn out to be more durable and will keep you warm for more than one year.
Since the yarn is distinguished not only by its softness and tenderness, but also by its volume, it is quite possible to knit a blanket from it, which will warm you on cold evenings. Those needlewomen who have already encountered such yarn more than once recommend knitting the blanket with knitting needles. This is much more convenient and in case of a mistake you can always return to the initial stage.
Another feature of these threads is that they can be used to knit funny and cute toys. Due to the softness of the threads and the variety of colors, it is quite possible to make cute bunnies, bears, dolls and other toys. With these homemade toys, kids will play with great pleasure.
If you have products made from velor yarn in your house, remember that they need special care.
It is best to wash such items by hand using special gels or powders for such fabrics. Avoid prolonged soaking, otherwise the product will lose its shape and color. Once washed, plush items cannot be wrung out or ironed after drying.
