That is great to hear! Yes it can be done with a lot more effort than other fibers. I personally love that wool issues or tension inconsistencies disappear with wet blocking. It just makes my hobby more enjoyable!:)
Wow, thanks for your research ❣️ this will help me not fall for the big sales. What about other unnatural yarns, like nylon, polyamide, tensile, modal etc? Are any of these safe?
Every single fiber has its uses. Typically semi-synthetic fibers (like rayon) have environmental impacts that are not as bad as full synthetics, but how they are processed can be worse than natural fibers (the extra electricity, water usage, etc). We talk more about a lot of these fibers in our very first videos on our All About Fibers playlist if you're interested!:)
My mother gave me a ton of yarn some time ago so I haven’t bought any yarn for a couple of years. I ‘m always knitting or crocheting so I ‘ve been using what I have in my stash. There’s cotton, wool and mostly acrylic. Since we live in Mexico, we usually just need light jackets, sweaters and vests. Most times wool is too warm and cotton is too heavy so acrylic ends up being the most convenient.
I totally agree. I think if it is for decorating pieces, then acrylic is fine, but if it's a wearable item, then natural fibres should be the choice. Only people with a lot of cash to spare use nice cotton to make knitted pumpkins or cleaning rags.
The only reason I use acrylic yarn besides it's cheap price, it's the only kind available where I live. Cotton can be bought online but expensive and what most youtubers demo with. I don't use wool because of animal cruelty.
@@auldesola Sheep sustain wounds during the terrifying process of cutting and tearing wool from their bodies. In addition, shearing itself is an acute stressor that cause pain. Shearers are usually paid by volume, not by the hour, which encourages fast work without any regard for the welfare of the sheep. This hasty and careless shearing leads to frequent injuries, and workers use a needle and thread to sew the worst wounds shut-without any pain relief.
There are cheaper cotton and plant fiber options that we are exploring right now. I understand where you're coming from with animal cruelty, but animals such as sheep need to be sheared at least one a year to avoid suffering. It's like not removing your winter clothes during 100 degree F weather. Commonly, yarn companies and government agencies go to great lengths to ensure animal safety. You can find yarn companies that know and include information of the exact location and farms that their fibers are sourced from.
Also, and n some countries like Australia and New Zealand there are strict laws governing this. Also here the farmers generally love their flock and care for their animals.
Plant fibers include Cotton, Bamboo (Rayon), Lyocell and Linen , then there is silk, angora, cashmere, yak, alpaca and so many different types of wool!
I have been able to successfully block acrylic projects using the appropriate techniques for acrylic
That is great to hear! Yes it can be done with a lot more effort than other fibers. I personally love that wool issues or tension inconsistencies disappear with wet blocking. It just makes my hobby more enjoyable!:)
Wow, thanks for your research ❣️ this will help me not fall for the big sales.
What about other unnatural yarns, like nylon, polyamide, tensile, modal etc? Are any of these safe?
Every single fiber has its uses. Typically semi-synthetic fibers (like rayon) have environmental impacts that are not as bad as full synthetics, but how they are processed can be worse than natural fibers (the extra electricity, water usage, etc). We talk more about a lot of these fibers in our very first videos on our All About Fibers playlist if you're interested!:)
My mother gave me a ton of yarn some time ago so I haven’t bought any yarn for a couple of years. I ‘m always knitting or crocheting so I ‘ve been using what I have in my stash. There’s cotton, wool and mostly acrylic. Since we live in Mexico, we usually just need light jackets, sweaters and vests. Most times wool is too warm and cotton is too heavy so acrylic ends up being the most convenient.
That is wonderful to use the yarn that you have in your stash, or whatever fiber you prefer:)
I totally agree. I think if it is for decorating pieces, then acrylic is fine, but if it's a wearable item, then natural fibres should be the choice.
Only people with a lot of cash to spare use nice cotton to make knitted pumpkins or cleaning rags.
We're hoping to find some budget friendly cotton options this summer with our yarn reviews so stay tuned!:)
The only reason I use acrylic yarn besides it's cheap price, it's the only kind available where I live. Cotton can be bought online but expensive and what most youtubers demo with. I don't use wool because of animal cruelty.
@@auldesola Sheep sustain wounds during the terrifying process of cutting and tearing wool from their bodies. In addition, shearing itself is an acute stressor that cause pain. Shearers are usually paid by volume, not by the hour, which encourages fast work without any regard for the welfare of the sheep. This hasty and careless shearing leads to frequent injuries, and workers use a needle and thread to sew the worst wounds shut-without any pain relief.
There are cheaper cotton and plant fiber options that we are exploring right now. I understand where you're coming from with animal cruelty, but animals such as sheep need to be sheared at least one a year to avoid suffering. It's like not removing your winter clothes during 100 degree F weather. Commonly, yarn companies and government agencies go to great lengths to ensure animal safety. You can find yarn companies that know and include information of the exact location and farms that their fibers are sourced from.
Also, and n some countries like Australia and New Zealand there are strict laws governing this. Also here the farmers generally love their flock and care for their animals.
I need a list of natural fibers. Cotton, Wool, ???????
Plant fibers include Cotton, Bamboo (Rayon), Lyocell and Linen , then there is silk, angora, cashmere, yak, alpaca and so many different types of wool!