Thursday, January 26, 2012

Are Scarf Yarns Here to Stay?

By Mercedes Aspland


An excellent, comfy and woolly scarf is a splendid gift for the Christmas. Regrettably, not many of us have the time to knit a scarf, not to mention look for the right yarn or the best pattern to cast on it. It can take some time to plan knitting; more importantly choosing the correct yarn is the decisive aspect in making something worthwhile and presentable. These days, there's been a surge of yarns made specifically for scarves. These are used extensively by knitters for their apparent brilliance and beauty. The question that we have been contemplating over recently is about the longevity of this craze. Is it here to last, or is it simply another passing trend that will be here for a few more years and then go away forever.

To know the real story behind the story we will have to divulge deeper into the development of this wonderful piece of garment that many of us use without knowing much about it.

History of Scarves Scarves are considered to go back as far as the Romans where they were used more like a towel than an item of clothing to keep the cold out. These were also then used by the Chinese military to show rank however were often made of cotton or silk. The scarf as we know it initially appeared at the start of the 20th Century and has gone from strength to strength since then.

Over history we have also seen scarves employed for religious rituals and significance. You will see them used in Christianity by priests to signify rank along with all other significant religions for different reasons.

Scarf Materials and Types The material that a scarf is manufactured out of will depend on the climate as well as the season that they're being worn. In cold areas and winter months you will see them being produced from wool and other similar materials that will help to keep you warm. However in warmer countries or in the summer months they will often be produced from cotton or silk and worn as a fashion accessory instead of something for warmth.

The climate of a country should have a large effect on the type of scarf you see as well as the materials it is made from. For instance in countries that have a desert you will often see them produced from cotton and wrapped across the face for protection. However in countries that have cool winters like those in Europe you will observe large woolly scarves for warmth.

As preferences alter, the types and materials employed for knitting scarves will also change. As of this moment, warm, fluffy wool is mainly used, which brings us to the next part of us discussion.

The Explosion of Scarf Yarn Scarves need greater and softer quality of yarn. Lately we've seen quite a substantial number of special yarn manufactured primarily for scarves. The concern among novice knitters can be seen from the conversations on popular knitting forums such as Knitter's Review. There are a number of brands which have gained popularity for their obvious conformation to the essential qualities. The animation in the knitter's society relating to scarves and the best yarn for these seems too hot to decrease in the near future. As for us, we are pleasantly surprised to see the changing trend of people opting for hand knitted scarves rather than choosing a few off the shelves. These yarns tailor made for scarves are here to last, that is for certain.




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