The fashion for chenille is just like any other - it returns, then it is removed. Outwardly, such products look like velor or plush. Did you know that in modern fashion, many products, jackets, fur coats, sweaters and cardigans made of "teddy bear fur" or "Cheburashki", Now at the peak of popularity?

Chenille yarn will make things your favorite. They are velvety to the touch, pleasant to the body, shimmer in various shades.




The thread of the yarn looks fuzzy, similar to velvet or velor. The denser and more often the villi are located on the core thread, the higher-quality yarn is in front of you, and, accordingly, the more expensive. In general, in the textile world, chenille is called any yarn with a short pile, regardless of what raw material it is made of.

The surface of a product made of chenille yarn looks velvety, and products made from it are rich in texture, with complex woven patterns and colored ornaments.

The production of chenille yarn is not easy; it is produced on special machines with low productivity. Therefore, its cost is high, and the ability to buy at the time of popularity is small. Chenille yarn can be made in any shade. The raw materials for chenille are acrylic, polyester, viscose, cotton, wool in various percentages.



Most consumers recognize the best chenille yarn made from acrylic. It seems to be synthetic, but the properties of this yarn for making chenille are higher than natural ones.

Cotton chenille products are hard and heavy. Rough cotton fibers in the garment interlock and adhere to each other. The product quickly acquires scuffs and bald patches, and it is almost impossible to restore its appearance.

Viscose chenille is softer and lighter than cotton, and products made from it will last longer. But there are also disadvantages. Products made of viscose chenille should be worn carefully, since during washing the threads exfoliate and crumble, the shape gradually loses, and besides, they quickly fade in the sun. Most women prefer to have their viscose clothes dry cleaned.

And so, high quality acrylic chenille is most appreciated. Products made from it are lighter and retain their shape longer, over time they are less prone to scuffs. Moreover, this yarn has a beautiful play of light and lasting color. It is from acrylic chenille that products look elegant, original and practically weightless for a long time.

A bright, beautiful thing made of chenille yarn cannot be called an economical purchase. However, many needlewomen cannot resist the desire to knit original products from chenille, rich in texture and color saturation of the canvas.

What is knitted from chenille yarn?

The yarn looks very impressive, so when knitting, you should not think about choosing complex patterns for the pattern. The simplest knit made from chenille yarn will look luxurious. Chenille threads lend themselves well to hand crocheting or knitting.

A plush sweater should be a must-have item in your wardrobe. This yarn can be used to knit a scarf, hat, vest, jacket, stole, slippers. A very beautiful finish of things knitted from other yarns is obtained from it. In this case, the chenille trim resembles a fur trim.

Things for the home interior look rich: capes, blankets, rugs, decorative pillows. Chenille makes great knitted toys and flowers for children. Chenille can knit things not completely, but in separate fragments, making up velvet patterns.

General rules for caring for chenille yarn

Clothes made of chenille yarn do not like washing in the machine; it is better to wash them by hand, and, moreover, very carefully and with warm water.Since the villi tend to fall out over time, the products gradually "go bald", and therefore the things made of chenille require careful attitude. They are not intended for daily wear.

Frequent washing of products is contraindicated. And for viscose products, dry cleaning is recommended. If the weather is cool, chenille products will not be a suitable option due to their loose structure, that is, they are sufficiently ventilated.

For the same reason, things made of chenille stretch quickly. When knitting a product, this must be taken into account and initially make the thing a little denser. However, this property in modern oversized fashion is not so insidious.

Now products made of plush yarn are a real trend, and therefore, despite the fact that chenille yarn for clothes is not an economy option, many fashionistas will find the choice of a sweater, cardigan or chenille dress a stylish and original idea.