#winter yarn

[dreamknitter]

[kurapatitextilemill]

8 Eco-Friendly Yarns to consider for Knitting Projects

Soysilk Yarn: Soysilk yarn is a renewable fiber spun from soy proteins which is a moisture-wicking, super soft, and a perfect for people having wool allergies. This yarn is best for manufacturing towels (bath towels, hand towels, beach towels, etc)

Bamboo Yarn: Bamboo yarn is silky soft with an elegant sheen, anti-bacterial and machine washable. Considered to be very luxurious.

Flax Yarn: Flax yarn is made of flax-fiber. It’s steamed and double-boiled for a soft feel. Is perfect for home decor projects and garments.

Sea Silk Yarn: It’s the most popular yarn which is a blend of 70 % silk and 30 % Seacell, and is the seaweed-derived fiber.

Organic Cotton Yarn: Organic cotton yarn is a 100 % organic cotton yarn which comes in a wide variety of colors, such as blackberry, pear, mallard, and coffee.

Recycled Silk Yarn: 6.  Recycled silk yarn is a handspun from silk remnants from sari factories in India. These yarns are created by female artisans.

Organic Merino Yarn: Organic merino yarn is made in the U.S. of 100 % organic merino that is hand dyed with natural dyes which is very soft to the boot.

Hemp Yarn: Hemp is a renewable resource that produces more oil, protein, and fiber. It’s perfect for all temperatures and seasons, keeping warm in the winter and cool in summer.

For more such textile products you can visit Kurapati Textile Mill.

[spinayarndesign]

If I could afford it, I’d only knit in Malabrigo. This matching hat and cowl set in Caracol Glaze, will be available in my Etsy this week!

[dosunochou]

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[threestitchtyfive]

021/366 - Living in Europe means when we have to travel to the US, I go a little overboard buying things. It’s true that everything (especially after VAT & shipping) is cheaper there. Plus yarns that don’t ship internationally.

One of my favorite things to do as a souvenir of places we’ve lived is to buy yarn from an LYS and make something as an homage to that place. Usually it’s a hat, since I wear those the most. When we left Portland, I bought Hawthorne yarn in Buckman & Ladd’s Addition colorways. I’ve already found some beautiful yarns in the Netherlands. But I didn’t have anything from Montana. So I had this Polkadot Sheep hand-dyed bulky shipped to Austin when we visited. And I can’t wait to start working on my Second Street hat.

[blaxxx]

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[lillypadcrochet]

I have completed the majority of the sweater!!! I'm super proud of it, and exited to keep working!

Next up: closing the underarms, sewing in tails, adding the cuffs and bottom edge, and making the optional kangaroo pouch!

Once I've done that, if I have time I want to cross stitch some nice edging and stuff :D

[angelofarts]

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