BLANKET YARN REVIEW
Just a little about the yarn – Chenille yarns – in India launched as recent as 2019 ( if i am not mistaken) Ganga Velvety, Vardhman Blanket Yarn, Nako Lili were first few and now we are spoilt with choices with Ice Yarns Cakes Chenille Baby , Pom Pom Yarns, etc and now addition to the list is the Ganga Blankie etc . I have worked with some of these yarns – and i thought of adding a series of all that i have learnt as a a review. I hope it helps folks who want to venture into these class of yarns.
Yarn Comparison
| Ganga Blankie | Ganga Velvety | Vardhman Blanket | Nako Lili | |
| Yarn Weight | Bulky | Bulky | Worsted | Worsted |
| Material | 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester |
| Hook size | 8-10mm | 8-10mm | 6-8 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Quantities Available | 100 grams Ball | 100 grams Hank | 200 grams Ball | 100 grams Balls |
| Lenght of Yarn | 50 meters | 55 – 60 meters | 224 meters | 180meters |
| Price | ₹ 125 | ₹ 65-Rs100 | ₹ 175.00 | ₹290 |
| Where to Buy | Knitting happiness Yes Papa Pradhan Embroidery Store Magic Needles are the obvious choices | Yes Papa Pradhan Embroidery Store Magic Needles are the obvious choices | Yes Papa Pradhan Embroidery Store Magic Needles are the obvious choices | Pony Craft Store |
Maker review
Ganga Blankie  | Ganga Velvety  | Vardhman Blanket  | Nako Lili  | |
| What did I Make? | Hooded Capelet | Amigurumi | Blanket | Beanie |
| Yarn – Feel | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Ease of working | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Shedding of Yarn | NIL | NIL | NIL | High |
| Fluffiness | Good | Good | Average | poor |
| Advantages | Its fluffy and good to work with , has extreme soft texture, and non shedding | Available in solid colors and variegated , the fluffiness wants one to work more with the yarn and non shedding | Its a good yarn – with solid and variegated yarns | Attractive pastel shades with a velvety shine to the yarn |
| Disdavantage | Currently variegated yarn only | The yarn is quiet bulky – so plan your project accordingly and decide the yardage to avoid a WIP hill | Chenille is flat – so the fluffiness is limited, also has lurex – which kind of makes it a little itchy | Not a pleasant experience as the shedding of the fur was too high |
Recommended Free Patterns
- SIMPLE C2C MOSS STITCH BABY BLANKET by Amanda
- Shearling Jacket – A cute toddler wear by Cathy Pipinich
- Lovely Poncho – from Yarnspiration
- Velvet Cardi for Little Kids – by Ashlea
- Velvetine Headband – by Ashley
- Chaos Emerald Scarf – by Knot Bad
- The Lucy Beanie – by Meghan Makes
- Rabbit Pillow – Desert Blossom Crafts
- The Evie Pullover – Evelyn and Peter
- Cygnet Amigurumi – by Spin a yarn
So if you were of the opinion that only blankets are made with these yarns – your are absolutely wrong, there are whole host of lovely things you could make out of the Chenille Yarns.
Leave a comment on if you like the post and what you think of Chenille yarns in India. Based on this i would love to cover the silk , cotton chenille yarns
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