"Pearl" ("Pechora"): universal yarn for summer products
Among the amazing variety of varietiesof modern yarn for hand knitting, a significant part is occupied by threads made of natural and blended fibers, most suitable for performing light summer things - dresses, blouses, swimsuits, children's sets, headdresses.
Meet: Pearl yarn
"Pechorka", a well-known in Russia manufactureryarn, positions "pearl" as a summer version of the yarn, which includes cotton and viscose in equal parts. Cotton component, like a true natural fiber, provides high hygroscopicity of the thread, its air permeability and comfort in operation. Viscose also makes the knitted fabric soft, gentle, flowing, splendidly draping and firmly holding the shape, does not allow it to stretch and deform. A significant advantage of the "Pearl" yarn ("Pechora") is that knitted things made from it do not irritate the skin at all. Also they do not cause allergic reactions even in the smallest children and customers with sensitive skin. Such a wonderful product is offered by "Pekhorka".
"Pearl": the story of the name
The cotton-viscose composition of the thread not only makes the clothes of this yarn comfortable and comfortable, but also gives it new decorative properties.
Characteristics of yarn
"Pearl" ("Pechora") is produced in coilsstandard weight 100 gr. The length of the thread is 425 m, which is also an advantage, because the yarn is very economical. Masters-knitters appreciated "Pearl": as a thread for knitting summer things, it has a number of advantages. Knitted products made of it are light and comfortable, as the air between the skin and the canvas freely circulates, preventing overheating or stagnant phenomena. Therefore, yarn is used to create touching children's things - from pinets and socks to hats, sandpipers and dresses: even on the hottest day in such clothes, the child will be comfortable enough. "Pearl" ("Pecherka") excellently suits not only for knitting of original female blouses, tops, swimsuits, summer hats, but also mesh male jumpers.
In addition, a light noble luster of yarngives the knitted items an element of festivity and solemnity. This property is used by high-class masters in creating exclusive evening dresses.
Knitting Options
Yarn "Pearl" ("Pechora") is universal: equally successfully used when knitting and crocheting. Masters of machine knitting argue that the thread perfectly "lays down" and in the knitted fabric, performed on cars of the 4th and 5th grades.
For knitting, the manufacturer recommendstheir optimal size is № 2-2,5. The looping test in this version of knitting makes in one square centimeter 4 loops horizontally and 5 vertical rows.
The most acceptable size of the hook for knitting from the yarn "Pearl" No. 1,5-1,9. When working with a crochet in 1 cm there are approximately 3 columns without a crochet horizontally, and vertical rows of them - 3.5.
Recommended density for machine knitting is 5-6. In a sample of 10x10 cm, bound by the facial surface on the machine, there are 42-44 loops and 55-57 rows.
Attention! The calculations specified in the publication are made for the facial smoothness. If the knitter uses any other drawing, then the pattern should be performed exactly with this pattern and calculate a looping test on it.
So, we introduced the reader to the yarn,produced by the Russian firm "Pechora Textile" under the name "Pechora Pearl". Comments of masters who have already become acquainted with this cotton-viscose thread are very optimistic. Knitters emphasize the softness of twisting and the uniformity of the thread, noble shine, comfort in carrying out work and a variety of drapery options in any product. Customers also note the convenience and comfort of wear, ease of care for products made from this yarn.
