Today I spun some Hemp fiber; it is very much like spinning linen (flax).
It feels like jute until it is washed several times. It is a good exercise in spinning.
These two little ounces produced a skein of 93 yards.
It will either become a couple of luxury washcloths or I will use it with some linen for a woven table runner.
I dug through my pile of patterns and found a cowl one in a feather and fan design so it will be reversible. I have some Cotlin from KnitPicks to use. I have three colors an I will be changing them after several pattern repeats.
I needed something new on the needles because I ran out of yarn for this pair of summer socks!
More is ordered so I will see how much I can get done on the cowl before it arrives!
Hemp fiber? I have never seen it.....off to Google it.
ReplyDeleteThe hemp doesn't look like it's pleasant to the touch for spinning. Does it bother your hands (skin)?
ReplyDeleteI look forward to watching the cowl grow!
Beautiful projects!
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