A real needlewoman and of not good enoughmaterial can do a beautiful thing. But still, quality fabrics, paper and yarn are very important to create stylish products. For those who do not like the soul in knitting, yarn is undoubtedly the basis for creativity. For example, the yarn "Dundaga" fell in love with many knitters, so it is in great demand.
In Latvia there is a settlement of Dundaga. The yarn that is produced there is the brand of this picturesque town, famous for its ancient songs. Many needlewomen use material made in the Latvian village, for their creativity, creating original, unique things. Pure woolen, inimitably colored "Dundaga "is an occasion to create a beautiful sweater, a fashionable sweater, a cozy shawl or warm socks.
"Dundaga" - the yarn is absolutely natural. The factory where knitting threads are made is a small family enterprise. Wool is spun, getting raw materials from local sheep breeders. The produced threads are painted with natural dyes, which are purchased in Germany, Switzerland, England. At the factory, the old weaving technology is still used, and the factory has even preserved equipment 125 years old. It is able to conduct the entire cycle - from the fleece fleece to clean unkempt wool. On it, you can make fillers for pillows and blankets, beautiful pamphlets, then come on sale.
The wool received from sheep after their shearing, -Original raw materials for textile production. It is hygroscopic, keeps heat well, lets air pass, allowing the skin to breathe. Lanolin, which is applied to the hair of sheep's wool, protects them well against ultraviolet light, moisture, and damage. During the production of the Dundaga yarn, it is completely covered with this substance.
In addition, the entire process of its manufacturemaximally reduced to the lack of chemistry. Yarn is not bleached before painting, leaving its natural shade. Therefore, it remains soft, but at the same time slightly harsh.
Knitting from the yarn "Dundaga" - the passion of many needlewomen. And why? Because every issue of such threads is a surprise. The factory has three production lines:
On "Dundaga" basically there is no ruler of colorshades. Each issue is something special. As a rule, this applies to sectioned yarns - color transitions are never repeated with absolute accuracy. It is for such surprises like "Dundaga" needlewomen. During the working season the factory produces about 30 color novelties, designated only by numbers. It closes at the end of summer, and its employees go on a well-deserved vacation. Another feature of semi-automatic, almost manual production - yarn is produced in three thicknesses:
Yes, a little, but this is enough to fill the entire family's wardrobe from small to large with all the necessary warm and cozy things. So believe and spinners, and the needlewomen themselves.
Favorite wool wool needlewomenthe yarn - "Dundaga". Products made from it are very warm and special. Like any other natural yarn, it requires careful, gentle care. Even in the workplace, when cleaning, washing and dyeing the wool, water does not heat above 40 degrees. This same gentle temperature regime should be observed when caring for finished products. To dry things connected from "Dundaga", follows on a flat surface, covered with a towel or sheet.
One of the most popular materialsis considered the natural yarn "Dundaga". Reviews about it handicrafts leave positive. Craftsmen and beginning knitters praise yarn for its naturalness and beauty.
Yes, some note that the products are tingling,but this is not enough, if you put a tank top under a warm sweater. Purchased passages should be washed, removing the remaining grass or spines in the thread, dried and rolled into tangles. This process takes a lot of time, so you can not immediately start your favorite hobby. But these are all minor flaws of beautiful, natural, unique yarn. Very often in different forums needlewomen are compared among themselves yarn "Kauni" and "Dundaga". Yes, they are very similar, but there are a lot of differences between them. The main one is the production process. Someone gives preference to "Kauni" with its stable color line, and someone more to the liking of "Dundaga" with its unpredictability and naturalness. This is a matter of taste, but all needlewomen agree that the most important thing is creativity and enthusiasm for their work. They will prompt the correct use of any material.
Over the past few years, the yarn "Dundaga" has becomein-demand brand. A small family company in Latvia, which preserves traditions in production, delivers a great joy to many needlewomen in neighboring countries who always wait for a beautiful and natural yarn to knit cozy and warm clothes.</ span </ p>
