Everything Wool

Wool is cool. From super soft merino baby clothes to sturdy Churro rugs, wool is an amazing fiber. It is breathable, renewable, and durable. Treat it with care and it will last for years. You can dye it brilliant colors or enjoy it’s natural hues. Spin it, knit it, make a rug or just enjoy someone else’s art work. Here are some cool facts about wool:

• Wool can absorb up to 30 percent of it’s weight in moisture before it feels damp
• Wool works with the body to cool your skin in summer and retain heat in winter
• Wool is stronger than steel (fiber for fiber)
• Wool is naturally fire resistant
• Wool fibers have a natural crimp to them, making them durable
• A single strand of wool can be bent 20,000 times before breaking – compared to cotton at only 2,000 times and silk at 3,000 times.

I used to think wool was scratchy and impractical. Then I discovered the wonderful world of wool beyond that scratchy sweater. Wool is so much more than I ever imagined. I’ve become addicted to wool from the feel of it in my hands as I knit to the way it keeps me cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool is renewable, biodegradable and just plain fun to work with. Join me as I explore wool in all its glory from fiber arts to wool diaper covers.

We’ll cover knitting, crochet, sewing with wool, wool artists, dying wool, spinning, weaving, and just enjoying wonderful wool.