In fact, everything is quite simple. For crochet (unlike knitting) fit almost any thread, and natural and artificial and mixed, and thick and thin. Selection of yarn for knitting in stores so huge that you can and get lost. And you can include fantasy, and knit, for example, from thin strips of leather, suede, velvet and other things that come to your mind!
But still a little literacy. What should I look for when selecting a thread? On color stability, elasticity, twist density and uniformity of texture. Crochet tightly twisted yarn - the most it. How to check the elasticity of the thread? If the thread tension "springy" and quickly takes the previous form and length of such a strand elastic, and it fits you. If necessary, not enough elastic thread can be connected to a flexible substrate. Evenness (uniformity) thread is important, if you want to knit a smooth fabric. Color stability, it is desirable to check the time, but be sure to check if the product is used in one thread of multiple colors. To this wet end of the thread, wrap a white cloth and iron iron.
Can select a yarn made of natural fibers such as for example angora, merino yarn, camel hair, mohair, etc.. Natural yarns, but vegetable - cotton, viscose, linen. Suitable for knitting and synthetic fibers - polyester, nylon, nylon, polyester, acrylic. Popular form of synthetic yarn - so-called "grass". Many tempted "medium" option between natural and man-made fibers - a mixed yarn having advantages of each of its components.
Although it is theoretically possible to bind almost any thread, yet the choice of yarn depends on the product you plan to knit. That's why you should use the recommendations of the circuit source, whether it is a master class, magazine, book, and so on. To help you in this matter can and consultant at the store. When choosing a thread, take into account that you are a beginner, do not get carried away too decorative, fluffy filaments. And over time, knowledge, understanding and ability to come themselves.
And now comes the moment of the most interesting - as correctly correlate hook and yarn, or vice versa? Everything has been provided for you - on strings Set recommended size of the hook. Usually Threads Needle Size is indicated first, followed by the size of the hook. It can be designated intervals, for example, 3-4. This means that one can knit crochet diameter of 3 to 4 mm.
If for some reason the label does not indicate the amount of the hook (or simply do not have the label), then There is a simple way to determine what is suitable hook: attach the thread on the hook beard, a little pull. If the hook is suitable, then thread the hook and beard will be exactly the same level. If the thread acts, need plenty of hook, or conversely, less when the thickness of the thread is less than the height of the barbs.
