Merinos are called a special breed of fine woolsheep, characterized by high quality of wool. Previously, such animals were bred only in Greece, Italy and Spain. Today they are grown on all continents. There are farms specializing in this and in our country. Of sheep's coarse wool, high-quality, high-quality yarns called Merino wool are made.
First, let's see how theMerino yarn. The wool of this breed is very expensive. Therefore, when making yarns to reduce the final price, it is usually mixed with either natural silk or cashmere. It also turns out expensive, but more or less affordable material. New Zealanders also have the opportunity to knit things from yarn made from merino wool mixed with opossum fur.
Choice of colors for all types of this materialvery wide. The wool of merino sheep is appreciated primarily for very thin nap (only 15-25 microns). Therefore, from spun yarns from it you can knit as delicate openwork things, and warm volumetric. Merino wool yarn (wool) is used, reviews of which are excellent, for making both products intended for adults and children's things. Sweaters, hats and socks bound from it do not cause allergies and do not irritate the skin at all.
Merino yarn - wool, reviews from the skilled workers who deserved almost enthusiastic, have simply huge advantages. Its merits include:
Hypoallergenicity and the presence of antibacterial properties. The wool of merino sheep contains lanolin.That is why the products from it do not cause allergies and can be used to make children's things. Since moisture does not detain such products, bacteria in them simply do not have anything to develop.
Durability and lightness.
Elasticity. Products from merino yarn easily stretch and quickly take the original shape.
Ability to repel dirt.
In general, for knitting woolen things this materialvery suitable - merino yarn. The wool of this variety is very high quality, but the things made of it are still quite capricious. It is rather difficult to care for them. Erase them exclusively by hand. In this case, you need to use only high-quality soft powders, designed specifically for wool. If desired, such products can be rinsed in cool water with the addition of a tablespoon of grape vinegar.
Soak up such things you can, but not ona long time. Wash things do not squeeze, and dip, wrapped in a terry towel. Drying products from merino yarn can only be done in a horizontal position.
Any wool yarn designed for knittingClothing, including merino, consists not of one, but of several threads. They are connected to each other can be different. Filaments of merino wool are first twisted in two. Then take a few such pairs and again twist in the same direction. On sale there are different merino wool. A thick yarn is used to knit winter hats, vests and sweaters. Of the thin can be made, for example, a lightweight turtleneck, gloves, gaiters, etc. The number of pairs used in the manufacture of yarn is usually indicated on the label. When the material is fabricated by this method, the filaments lie beside each other freely. Therefore, the yarn is very elastic and flexible. Since merino yarn is twisted only in this way, this technology is called by its name.
Merino wool - wool, reviews deservedwonderful. The characteristics of products made of this material are really just excellent. To their advantages, in addition to the above, include softness and aesthetic appeal. Knit things from such a wool, in the opinion of all the masters without exception, it is very easy. The loops are straight, and the thread itself is very good. It is easy to knit products from this material with both knitting needles and crochet.
In general, this yarn is considered really high quality yarn. Some of the drawbacks of Merino's material are only its high cost.
Stogram coil mixed with acrylicMerino yarn costs about 1200-1300 rubles. Of course, this is quite expensive. For example, for a child's sweater for a girl of 125 cm, 2-3 such skeletons of 100 grams go away. Thus, it can cost around 2500-3500 rubles. Yarn yarn (100% merino wool) is even more expensive - about 1700-2100 rubles. for the skein. Of course, things from it are very expensive. However, they justify their price with excellent performance characteristics.
Thus, the yarn is merino (wool), reviewsabout which just wonderful - the material is really quality and good. But of course, buy it is only for skilled workers who have experience in knitting wool products. To spoil even a hank of such expensive yarn will be very insulting.
