Knitting Yarn

In short

Knitting yarn (tricot yarn) is yarn prepared for knitting machines that produce sweaters, cardigans, dresses and accessories, with a count suited to the machine gauge and an even package for smooth feeding. Yurtseven Tekstil supplies knitwear manufacturers with fancy-effect knitting yarns, samples and seasonal shade cards.

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Also known as: knitwear yarn · tricot yarn · yarn for knitting machines · knitting yarn manufacturer · sweater yarn

What is knitting yarn?

Knitting yarn is used on knitting machines to form loops and create stretchable fabric. Key requirements are a count that suits the machine gauge, smooth feeding and resistance to breakage during knitting. Fancy-effect knitting yarns add texture, volume and visual richness to plain knits.

What matters when choosing knitting yarn?

Count vs. gauge: finer yarns for fine gauges, bulkier yarns for coarse gauges.
Fibre content: cotton, wool, acrylic or blends depending on season and product.
Colour consistency: no shade difference between lots in bulk production.
Package quality: even cones that reduce machine stops.

Knitting yarns by Yurtseven Tekstil

Our seasonal collections include fancy-effect yarns for knitwear producers. Pick colours from our shade cards, request samples and plan bulk production after your knitting trial.

How do samples and orders work?

1
Pick colours on our shade card pages, or state the yarn type, end use and approximate quantity in the sample request form.
2
Our technical team reviews your request, proposes suitable articles, counts and colours by e-mail and prepares the samples.
3
Run your knitting trial with the samples; once approved, order quantity, lead time and shipping terms are agreed.

Knitting Yarn: Frequently asked questions

Is knitting yarn the same as hand knitting yarn?

Similar fibres can be used, but machine knitting yarn is wound on cones for smooth feeding and its count is chosen by machine gauge. Hand knitting yarn is usually supplied in balls or skeins and chosen by needle or hook size.

How do I choose the right yarn count?

Choose it by machine gauge and target fabric weight. A knitting trial with samples gives the most reliable result.

Which knitting yarn is best for sweaters?

For winter knitwear, wool, acrylic and brushed or bouclé blends are common; for lighter seasons, cotton and viscose blends are preferred.

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Brushed Yarn Brushed yarn is a fancy yarn whose surface fibres are raised by brushing (napping), making it soft, light, voluminous and warm, with a moha… Explore

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