How to choose yarn and crochet?

The common tools for crocheting are thread and crochet needles. Therefore, you must know a little about the general material and type of thread, and the type of needle.

The material of the yarn is divided into:

1. Wool thread

The wool yarn has outstanding heat retention and flexibility and is a commonly used material in autumn and winter clothing. According to the thickness of the thread, it is subdivided into "extremely fine", "super thick", etc., and according to the twisting method and shape characteristics of the thread, it is further divided into "loop yarn", "pile loop yarn", "slub yarn" and so on.

2. Cotton thread

Cotton thread is not very flexible, but it has good breathability and water absorption. It is a commonly used material for spring and summer clothes. There are more and more threads made of carefully selected organic cotton and other materials, and they are widely used in groceries, baby products, and clothing.

3. Lace thread

The thread is used when lace is crocheted, the basic material is cotton. The serial number indicates the degree of thickness, the larger the number, the thinner the yarn. Generally, it is a shiny, smooth white thread, and primary and natural color threads are also very popular.

In addition, mohair, cashmere, angora, acrylic, etc. are suitable for autumn and winter, and flax, jute, rayon, polyester, and other materials are suitable for spring and summer. The thread used in crochet knitting is not only different in material, but also thread thickness and twisting method. You can choose the appropriate type according to your application.

Check the label of the yarn

1.100% cotton --- indicates the material of the thread.

2. Each roll 20g (approximately 56m)---represents the weight and yarn length of a roll.
No. 4/0-5/0---The number of crochet stitches suitable for this thread.

3.21~23 stitches, 29~31 rows, you can confirm the number of rod needles suitable for these two threads and the standard number of needles and rows of a square with a side length of 10m to be knitted by the corresponding rod needles.

4. Things to pay attention to when washing

In addition, the color number and batch number (dyeing production number) are also on the label. When the yarn is insufficient, you can purchase a new yarn by confirming these two numbers.

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