"Pearl" ("Pechora"): a universal yarn for summer products

Among the amazing variety of modern yarns for hand knitting, a considerable part is occupied by yarns made from natural and mixed fibers, most suitable for performing light summer things - dresses, blouses, swimsuits, children's sets, hats. The presented publication will tell about one kind of yarn with a luxurious name "Pearl".

Meet: Pearl yarn

"Pekhorka", a well-known yarn producer in Russia, positions "pearl" as a summer variant of yarn, in which cotton and viscose are equally represented. Cotton component, as 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, perfectly draped 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

Cotton-viscose composition of the thread not only makes the clothes of this yarn comfortable and comfortable, but also gives it new decorative properties. Unusual twist, and cotton and viscose are connected by a new original technology, not previously used, gives a fine yarn of pearl luster visually reminiscent of the noble-matte surface of the pearl. This interesting quality is reflected in the title.

Characteristics of yarn

"Pearl" ("Pechora") is produced in coils with a standard weight of 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. Jerseys made of it are light and comfortable, since 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" ("Pekhorka") excellently suits not only for knitting of original women's blouses, tops, swimsuits, summer hats, but also mesh male jumpers.

In addition, the light noble shine of the yarn gives 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 "lies down" and in the knitted fabric, performed on cars of the 4th and 5th grades.

For knitting, the manufacturer recommends the optimal size - № 2-2,5. The looping test in this version of knitting in one square centimeter makes 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 of the machine, there are 42-44 loops and 55-57 rows.

Attention! Calculations indicated in the publication are made for the facial smoothness. If a knitter uses any other drawing, then the pattern should be executed 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". The responses of the 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 all products. Customers also note the convenience and comfort of wear, ease of care for products made from this yarn.