In the past couple of years we knitters have been treated to so many new fiber choices in our yarns. Silk, soy, hemp, milk protein(?), seaweed(!). I think we've also been in a collective love affair with extreme softness - who hasn't been knitting with Alpaca? Even Mission Falls is now offering a new wool yarn with next to the skin softness.
But now I'm seeing a fair number of references to being drawn back to pure unadulterated wool. I must admit to being of a similar mind as I plan my fall knitting and I've been blown away by one FO in particular that demonstrates the benefits of just such an approach
Its a knit that features no fancy colours or variegation's. Its a demonstration of what can happen when a sheep, a spinner and a knitter pool their resources. Undyed, admittedly scratchy wool with a traditional pattern in the hands of a skilled and determined knitter. Check it out and be inspired. I sure was when I saw it!
That shawl is beautiful. It's amazing how blocking transformed it soooo much! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI love natural fibers. There's something magical about them. So many are very itchy against the skin though. It's fun seeing the new yarns like kelp/silk that are sooooo incredibly soft. A bit pricey though. Some bamboo is nice too but I'm not sure if it'll be great for winter. It lacks the fluffy/fuzzy factor. lol
Thanks! "admittedly scratchy" - yeah that describes it. I love it, but I want to knit it again, in alpaca!
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