Composition and materials of yarns

✔️ Choosing yarn by its composition is essential to ensure your project has the desired result in terms of texture, drape, durability, breathability and comfort. Each fibre provides specific properties. For example, cotton is fresh and soft, ideal for summer; merino wool is warm and elastic for winter; and blends with acrylic or polyester provide easy care and greater strength. The composition directly affects both the aesthetics and the functionality of your work.

✔️ At Garmonyarns we work with a wide variety of compositions so that you can always find the ideal yarn. We offer natural fibres such as cotton, merino, alpaca, mohair, bamboo, linen or silk; high-quality synthetic fibres such as acrylic, micro-acrylic, polyester, nylon or polyamide; and also smart blends that combine the best of each material. In addition, we have yarns made from recycled, organic and vegan fibres, ideal if you are looking for sustainable options.

✔️ Natural fibre yarns, such as cotton, merino wool, alpaca or linen, stand out for being more breathable, soft, warm or cool depending on the fibre, and they offer a more organic feel when knitting. On the other hand, synthetic yarns, such as acrylic or polyester, are more resistant to wear, easier to wash and are usually more affordable. Blends combine the best of both worlds, balancing softness, strength, elasticity and ease of care.

✔️ For summer projects, cotton, linen, bamboo or blends with plant-based fibres are the most recommended, as they are fresh, lightweight and breathable. For winter, however, we suggest warm wools such as merino, alpaca, mohair or blends with premium acrylic, which provide warmth, softness and elasticity. The choice can also vary depending on the weight and the type of garment you are going to knit.

✔️ At Garmonyarns you can find yarns with sustainable compositions of different kinds. For example, Kremke Soul Wool offers yarns made from recycled fibres, recycled jeans or vegan blends. BC Garn stands out for its organic yarns with GOTS certification. Other brands such as Erika Knight work with responsibly produced British wool. In addition, we also have yarns with bamboo, lyocell or Tencel, which are biodegradable plant-based fibres, soft and environmentally friendly.

✔️ Blended yarns combine the best of each fibre. For example, a wool and polyamide blend provides the warmth of wool and the abrasion resistance of polyamide, ideal for socks. Or a cotton and acrylic yarn, which keeps the softness and freshness of cotton but is easier to care for and more durable thanks to the acrylic. Blends usually offer greater versatility, strength and, in many cases, better value for money.

✔️ Think about the final use of your project and the features you need. If you want a lightweight garment for summer, choose cotton, linen or bamboo. If you need something warm and elastic, merino wool or alpaca are perfect. For durable accessories such as amigurumi, go for mercerised cotton or premium acrylic. If you are looking for strength and durability, blends with polyamide or nylon are ideal. And if you are committed to sustainability, choose yarns made from recycled, organic or vegan fibres.

✔️ Of course. At Garmonyarns we offer personalised advice. If you are not sure which yarn to choose according to its composition, you can contact us. We will help you select the perfect material according to the technique (crochet, knitting, punch needle…), the type of project, your fibre preferences (natural, recycled, vegan, synthetic) and your personal values. We want you to knit with the confidence of having chosen the perfect yarn.