For some years now, hand knitting has become popular in two sectors: fashion and home décor. Knitting or crocheting and embroidering with Hilos Omega products will add a bold, elegant touch or aft to any project, which is why knitters love them.

Spring approaches, with its bright colours, the revival of life and light. Marina Sampietro, the owner of Hilos Omega, tells us about the most relevant colours that will star the season. “Colour choice will depend on the preferences and style of each person, and younger people will usually choose a combination of white with neutral or – the opposite – contrasting shades. And our Sinfonía cotton yarn will be ideal for there are 80 different colours, plenty of choices”.

Knitting by hand with any one of the many products by Hilos Omega opens a number of possibilities: lampshades, table runners, chair and sofa covers, cushion cases, appliqués for curtains, throw rugs. “All of them can be knitted or crocheted, though the latter is more popular today”, says the owner of this Mexican company.

Handcrafts is a market sector undergoing changes today, fortunately for the better. Over the past few years, knitting, embroidering, making bobbin lace…. “Have become popular and because they are all about creativity, we find they are all enjoyable activities, so very rewarding when we see end results and know we have made it all with our own hands”, Marina Sampietro explains.

People who love yarns by this well-known company point out that Sinfonía is one of its star products. “Sinfonía is one of Omega’s most widely sold products, 100% mercerized cotton, medium thickness, soft, and available in so many colours, to knit all kinds of items: mainly blouses, purses, shawls, home items ranging from kitchen textiles to elegant bedcovers. It is also ideal for making cool clothes, and amigurumis”, Sampietro says.

In addition to the highly popular Sinfonía, proposals by Hilos Omega for this coming Spring season include:

Eulalí, elegant yarn made with mercerized Egyptian cotton (100%). It is smooth and glossy, so it is an excellent choice for knitting blouses, accessories, and baby clothes.

Mimosa, smooth, delicate, slightly glossy. Mimosa is a wonderful yarn made from cotton (62%) and rayon (38%). Recommended for knitting or crocheting all kinds of cool garments for the warmer Spring and Summer seasons.

Dalia is 100% mercerized cotton, a perfect yarn for hand knitting, machine knitting, and crocheting, to create cool and modern clothing items for the whole family. Also for home accessories: cushion cases, bedcovers, tablecloths and table runners

Loli, 100% acrylic yarn, with a smooth texture, a Perlé-style and thin yarn ideal for knitting clothes, baby items, and home accessories.