And not just in your diet. :) The market for yarn has exploded and because fiber artists are innovative the types of fiber you can buy has evolved! Now those of us who knit have our favorite sorts of fibers. I personally prefer natural fibers or natural fiber blends and recycled fiber. Recycled cotton is fantastic for children's clothes. I couldn't even begin to list all the amazing fibers out there for knitters to use. Lion Brand Nature's choice is a beautiful organic cotton. They also make Baby's First which is a cotton acrylic blend. Berroco remix is a fiber made from blue jeans among other recycled fibers. Its composed of 30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk, 9% linen and retails for about $10.50 or $11.00 (American) per skein which is a bargain for such a lovely yarn. Of course Knit Picks, another of my favorite online yarn "shops" has many beautiful and unique fibers. (all of which I love). Wool isn't just for winter. Its a versatile fiber for any time of the year. No longer will you find yarn to be super scratchy and uncomfortable. Newer wool blend yarns come in fabulous colors, have loft, and drape, with the natural characteristics we've come to expect from wool. Breathable, insulating, strong, sustainable, biodegradable, with a natural flame retardant! The lanolin in natural wool keeps skin soft and helps with eczema. (My son had eczema as a baby so I've tested that theory personally) Did you know that wool is flame retardant up to 1,112 degrees F? All from those cute little sheep you see leisurely grazing in the field! Some of my favorite recycled or natural fiber projects:
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