The French word "melange" is translated as "mixture."
This is a yarn that combines many colors, so that the products are very interesting and attractive. Finished products from melange yarn resemble natural fabrics or tweed, different shades used in threads help to achieve this effect.
This name does not indicate the composition of the threads, they can be made of natural fiber or created on the basis of synthetic materials.
What can be knitted from melange yarn with knitting needles?
Such yarn is widely used by needlewomen for the implementation of a variety of projects. Due to the colorful coloring on the finished canvas, slight imperfections in the work may be invisible. This quality is especially attractive for beginner knitters.
Due to the unusual coloring, you can also not think about the patterns and styles of the product. The simplest things made using the technique of facial smoothness or pearl pattern will look stylish and attractive.
Experienced knitters more often refuse melange yarn in favor of a monophonic thread in order to use various arana and complex patterns in knitting. On a colorful canvas they are almost invisible.
Products for adults
For men and women, the most common use of melange yarn is casual wear:
- jacquard pullover;
- vest;
- jumper;
- sweater;
- blouse;
- tunic and other products.
They are produced on knitting needles for both men and women. In both cases, such things look advantageous and help to look attractive and beautiful. The original color makes it possible to stand out from the gray mass.
Knit for baby
Children's clothing is full of various models of melange yarn. Here needlewomen can turn on their imagination at full capacity. Specialists offer various options for socks made of melange, as well as accessories for the cold season, scarves, hats, gloves and mittens.
Often in knitting magazines you can find knitting patterns for pullovers, sweaters and melange sweaters, as well as suits, panties, sandboxes and overalls made of multi-colored threads . This is a good solution for the baby, he will like the unusual coloring of clothes.
Young mothers are especially fond of knitting bedspreads for their children, attractive threading helps to achieve an original result. The child will receive a colorful and cheerful blanket, under which it will be nice to sleep or relax in nature.
Soft melange toys are also quite popular in knitting baby accessories. Women often come up with different figures and knit them from melange. To give originality and appeal.
Needlework for pet
Pets are also not spared by girls who love to knit. Fashionable clothes from melange yarn will surely appeal to a small dog. Natural materials will help not only create a beautiful thing, but also make protective clothing. The dog will be warm and comfortable in a similar jumpsuit or sweater.
Some housewives knit melange hats for their pets . They look very cute on small dogs, although they do not have much practicality. However, in conjunction with overalls or a sweater in color, they look like a real kit.
Updating the interior with melange yarn and knitting needles
Experienced knitters do not disregard the interior of their own home. Various knitted accessories always fill the needlewoman’s apartment, adding coziness and home comfort to the rooms.
Most often made from melange yarn:
- bedspreads and blankets;
- plaids;
- floor mats;
- pillows.
Correctly select the thickness of the threads in advance, so that the product turns out exactly the way it was originally intended.
Melange yarn allows you to create unique and colorful interior or clothing items. They always look advantageous and stand out from the crowd. In addition, the yarn created from natural fiber effectively protects against cold and bad weather. Such things are pretty practical.
