Modern needlewomen very often choose not simple, but velor yarn. Many note that the yarn is very pleasant to the touch and it is easy to work with. What is its feature? What can be knitted from such a yarn? All 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, warm. Given all the features of velor, modern needlewomen with great pleasure choose velor yarn for knitting. Knits from this type of yarn are special. They are very pleasant to the touch, they are dense, soft and warm.
Another feature of this yarn is that the finished product does not wrinkle at all. And the attractive pristine appearance of the product lasts as long as possible.
As a rule, such threads are artificial or, more simply, synthetic types of yarn. Very often you can find a product entirely consisting of polyester. Such fiber perfectly passes air and retains heat. You can also find options that include a small percentage of wool, cotton, or linen. Thanks to this, velor yarn becomes stronger, and hence its wear resistance improves. 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 a plush yarn for needlework, be sure to check its quality. It is enough to pull the tip of the thread to understand whether it is of high quality or not.
In the event that, after such manipulations, the thread starts to crumble strongly, then it is better to refuse such a purchase, as 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 bind?
Needlewomen note the fact that a quality plush thread is very pleasant to work with. It is quite possible to crochet or knitting. What can be made of such soft and tender threads?
Such a yarn is quite suitable in order to knit a hat, a 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 beginner needlewoman can handle.
It is worth noting one important fact regarding products from this type of yarn. Its main feature is that the finished product does not cause irritation or rashes on the skin. Therefore, a thing made of velor yarn is perfect even for owners of sensitive skin and is completely 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 be more durable and will warm you for more than one year.
Since yarn is not only soft and tender, but also voluminous, it is quite possible to knit a plaid out of it that will warm you on cold evenings. Those needlewomen who have repeatedly encountered such yarn recommend knitting a plaid with knitting needles. This is much more convenient and in case of making a mistake you can always return to the initial stage.
Another feature of these threads is that from them you can 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 such toys of their own manufacture, kids will play with great pleasure.
If you have items made of velor yarn in your house, remember that they need special care.
It is best to wash such products by hand using special gels or powders for such fabrics. Avoid prolonged soaking, otherwise the product will lose its shape and color. Washed plush items must not be wrung out and may not be ironed after drying.
