I'm trying to be a better steward of our little spaceship Earth, and I am trying to switch as many projects over to these products as possible. However, I am addicted to knitting and crocheting dishcloths. Has anyone used either organic or recycled cotton to make these? If so, what have your results been? Do you know of sources that are reasonable priced (so far I've only seen these at Michael's and in the Herrschner's catalog)?
this site looks like it has a good varriety and even in the photo, the yarn apears to be pliable which is much less than i can say for the brand michael's carries. http://www.ecobutterfly.com/ since were on the topic of eco frendly fibers, check out www.bamboofabricstore.com
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Finally I had a reason to get into the container I have with all those old labels :) I have knit washcloths with Skinny Dyed Blue Sky organic grown cotton and loved the end results. I try to find reasons to use it again. For about 10.00 you can get 2 beautiful round cloths that are so soft and nice. It's not the price of the good old cotton yarn but there is no comparison. Just telling you about it makes me want to go out and buy more. I also picked up some Natures Choice Organic Cotton by Lion Brand and I really prefer the Blue Sky. I think I just used the best first and if I hadn't been spoiled the Lion Brand would have been O.K. It is less expensive at around 7.OO and you may be able to find it at a craft store which has 40% off coupons. I'm sure you could order the Blue Sky online from just about any little yarn shop. If you can't find any I would be happy to pick some up for you and mail it to you from my friendly local yarn shop... The Wool Cabin. Happy Knitting, barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir
Organic and Recycled Cotton
Posted - Feb 07 2009 : 09:22:39 AM
