Yarn

Yarn is for everyone

Yarns are for everyone and can be used for every imaginable project. Yarn is not just for knit and Crochet, as it also can be used for many other creative projects. Only your imagination sets the limit for the use of yarn.

You don't have to be a experienced knitter or crocheter to enjoy the yarn in Mayflower's range. We are constantly developing designs and recipes with yarn from Mayflower, which is targeted both the practiced and the newbie.

What is yarn?

Yarn consists of different fibers, which in a process are spun together and turn into yarn. Both short and long fibers, thick and thin fibers can be used as well as organic and synthetic fibers.

Yarns have different properties

You can wind yarn on the same fiber, as well as mixing the fiber types and creating a mixed yarn that has different structures and properties. The fibers have different properties and can therefore do something different. For example, some fibers are very warm, and yarn spun on these warm fibers is therefore suitable for winter clothing such as thick sweaters or a winter beanie. Others do not get so warm and are temperature-regulating and are therefore suitable for yarn to be used for summer clothing. Some fibers are very durable and therefore very suitable to use in, for example, sock yarn.

Natural and synthetic fibers

The fiber types, which are spun to yarn, derive from very different locations.

The natural and organic fibers are, for example, wool from Merino, Alpaca, Kashmir, Angora and Mohair. There are also silk, such as mulberry silk. Likewise are cotton, flax, bamboo and viscose also organic fiber.

The synthetic fibers are polyamide (also known as nylon) and acrylic.

Washing and maintenance of yarn

It can be very different to navigate how to treat your yarn, as it all depends on which fiber composition the yarn consists of and what the yarn can therefore withstand.

Some yarn can withstand being boiled, while other very gentle must be washed by hand. Some yarns can withstand centrifugation in the machine, while other yarns should be dried flat as it cannot withstand hanging to dry. Some yarn hold a lot of water and therefore becomes very heavy, so there is a risk that the knitted or crochet will be pulled out of shape if it is hanged to dry or gets twisted of water. Therefore, one recommends lying to dry instead. Other yarns, on the other hand, withstand tumbledrying and dries thus faster.

For example, wool is also partly self-cleaning. It is not often necessary to wash a wool sweater. The lanolin in the wool is a natural fat that rejects the growth of bacteria and partly also dirt and thus also smell. It is therefore a good idea to hang your wool sweater out for aeration, as any smells often disappear by themselves.

There are therefore very different methods on how to wash and maintain your yarn, but the washing instructions will always be on the banderole of the yarn. Therefore, you can safely relate to these instructions when you need to wash or dry your knitted or crocheted clothing.

What does the yarn's knitting gauge mean?

The yarn banderole always states a knitting gauge, such as 16 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm. The knitting gauge tells, that if you knit with the yarn's recommended needle size (eg needle 6 mm), you will with 16 stitches and a total of 26 rows back and forth knit a square measuring 10 x 10 cm. This is called a knitting gauge swatch.
Any design pattern always states the recommended yarn and knitting gauge. Therefore, if you do a gauge swatch before you start knitting a sweater, you know if your sweater will be the right size when you finish it. For example, if you do not get a knitting swatch of 10 x 10 cm when you knit 16 stitches x 26 rows, but instead only measuring 7 cm, your sweater will be too small when you are done. Another example can be, if you knit more firmly or tight, your knitting swatch may be smaller.
One way to make your knitting swatch bigger is by using a thicker knitting needle and therefore not using the recommended needle of e.g. 6 mm and instead try to do a knitting swatch with needle 6.5 or 7 mm. This allows you to test if you can reach 10 x 10 cm with 16 stitches and 26 rows and thus get a sweater that fits when you are done.
On the contrary, if your knitting test becomes too large and measures, for example, 14 cm, your sweater will be equally too wide and long. You should therefore try to do a knitting swatch with a smaller needle such as 5.5 or 5 mm.

What does yarn's running length mean?

The yarn has a specific running length of the x-number of yards, which implies that the yarn is these x yards if you unwind it. Therefore, if you need to use, for example, 5 skeins of yarn in a quality with a running length of 150 meters, you will need a total of 750 meters of yarn for the specific project. Therefore, if you use a yarn other than what the pattern refers to, see if the alternative yarn has the same running length as the other yarn. For example, if the alternative yarn has a shorter running length of eg 100 meters, use 7.5 key of the alternative yarn to have enough for your project.

The running length is always indicated on the yarn banderole.

How do I find an alternative yarn?

Around all yarn there is a banderole on which you will find the yarn's knitting gauge (eg 16 stitches x 26 rows) and the yarn running length (eg 150 meters).

If you find a pattern for a sweater, which you would like to knit, there will always be both knitting gauge and a recommended yarn in the pattern. This way you have the opportunity to find an alternative yarn and get the same result as with the recommended yarn.

In other words, you need to find a yarn alternative that has the same knitting gauge, as you will thus have a sweater that has the same dimensions and suits you. If the running length of the recommended yarn is different from the alternative yarn, simply customize the amount of yarn skeins. In other words, if the alternative yarn has a longer running length, you should not use as many skeins.

If you do not get quite the same knitting gauge, it may also be that with the alternative yarn you have to use either a thicker or thinner needle to get the same knitting gauge of eg 16 stitches x 26 rows and thus be sure to get a finish sweater with the right measurements.

Cozy and warm yarn for the cold months of the year

When you hear the word knit, there is a possibility that you first and foremost think of a large and warm wool sweater that is designed to keep you warm when it gets cold outside. There is nothing better than good home knit when summer turns into autumn and winter, and therefore a knitting or crochet project is the perfect activity when the temperature shows minus degrees. In the cool Danish climate, warm clothing is crucial to your well -being in the cold months of the year. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider which yarn you choose for your projects. There are a huge amount of different yarn qualities, but when knitting a good and warm winter wardrobe, it is an advantage to choose one of our good wool yarns. Right here on the site you can find cheap yarn online, where you can buy a good quality yarn at a good price.
Of course, you always find a large selection of yarn in wool here at Mayflower, where you can choose between alpaca wool yarn, mohair wool yarn and several other woolen yarns and wool mixtures. With Mayflower, you get high quality when you buy yarn online through our shop. 

Durable and soft cotton yarn for many different projects

Cotton yarn is a very popular type of yarn in Denmark, which there are many good reasons for. Cotton yarns are both durable and soft, as well as other good properties.
Cotton yarn is a versatile type of yarn that can be used all year round. However, it is especially ideal to use for summer clothing. The yarn has a good breathability, just as it is not a hot fiber quality and it is therefore perfect for various summer designs. Regardless of the season, you can count on the flexibility and ability of the cotton yarn to adapt to different knit and crochet projects to create clothes that fit any season.
In other words, cotton yarn is for those who would like some good high quality yarn that can be used for a little by of everything. Cotton is also ideal for eg rags and dishcloths, as it can be washed at high temperatures, interiors and not least crochet amigurumi and toys for baby.
The cotton fiber is also good to mix with other fiber to create a cotton blend that has the best of several worlds. When, for example, wool and cotton are spun together, you get a yarn quality that is warm without getting too hot. Perfect for use all year round.

Yarns in many other qualities and materials

Our selection of cotton and wool is a big part of our range, but you can still get many other yarn types with us as well. For example, we also sell the popular yarn, which is spun with the natural and silky bamboo fiber. Yarn, which is spun with bamboo, is also durable with a shiny surface.

Cheap yarn on the web - perfect for any budget

As a dedicated knitting or crochet enthusiast, you are well versed in how expensive it can be to invest in quality yarn for upcoming projects. Nevertheless we strive at Mayflower to always offer unique qualities, while we at the same time strive to keep prices affordable for your budget. Our goal is to deliver yarns in a quality that feels luxurious to your skin and which can be used for years.

We want you to always have the opportunity to find enchanting materials that fit both your project and your purse. With us you will therefore find that price and quality go hand in hand when you buy yarn online.

Buy yarn online and fulfill your knitwear dreams 

Here at Mayflower we are delighted to offer a large selection of yarns in many different qualities and in beautiful colors. We make a virtue of delivering good products in high quality and at a sharp price for you, so you can fulfill all your exciting knitting and crochet dreams. 

Your yarn dreams start right here on the site where you can find everything for your projects on our webshop. Here, you can calmly explore our many yarn qualities, where you can also read more about the benefits and properties of the yarn when you click into the categories under each yarn. This way, you get the best conditions for finding the yarn that you are looking for and which will be the perfect choice for your particular knitting or crochet project. 

When you are ready to order, you can skip the queue and buy your yarn right away, so the time consumption becomes minimal when you need quality yarn. 

Thus, there are many benefits associated with buying cheap knitting yarn here at Mayflower, and you can settle on the couch and order your yarn today, after which we make sure to deliver your order directly to your door or to a parcel shop near you.