Jane's Hooked on Crochet

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Seaweed & silk yarn

Thanks to a fellow CPer for the mention of this yarn. I googled and found some information. A yarn made of 30% seaweed, I guess similar to the bamboo fibers, it's supposed to have antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits, and give vitamins and minerals to the skin, yet mixed with 70% silk - soft texture, vibrant colors, wow! Some even have silver spun in with the seaweed and silk - oh, luxury!
Here are some blog enteries so you can read more about it, plus gorgeous color pictures. The first link also has a list of current retailers.
"Handmaiden"
"Knitty Blog yarn reviews"
"Linda's Craftique"
If you're actually ready to buy some on line check here "Colorsong yarn"
"Gaspereau Valley Fibres"
or "Little Knits" The Periwinkle dye lot A is closest to my favorite colors, but look at the Straw!! Don't you think that crocheting a shawl out of that would feel like spinning straw into gold?
For the scientist or the science-curious, here's a little information on Textile World about the fiber CD=3089&ID=9629>"TextileWorld"
This site, selling clothing made of organic materials, has a nice page about organic fibers, such as bamboo, seaweed and papaya! "Ekyog Organic clothing"