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Colors
Bernat seems to be the only brand around me, and they put out 8 different colors. All pastel I'm afraid, but when mixed together they can have some quite lovely effects.
The current colors are:
Wicker
, Linen
,Corn
, Ginger
,Water
, Lotus
,Rosehip
, and Dill
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Pros, Cons, and Tips
Bamboo is a renewable resource. It can be harvested without killing the plant, and only takes a few months before the plant is ready to be harvested again.
The yarn is biodegradable when not mixed with unnatural fibers.
It is often dyed with natural dyes that are safer for the environment.
Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial.
Fabric made from bamboo is more breathable than cotton.
Bamboo has a wonderful luster.
Bamboo is strong and flexible, yet becomes softer than silk when spun into yarn.
Bamboo fabric is also more wrinkle-resistant than cotton.
Bamboo absorbs dye faster and more thoroughly than cotton.
Growing bamboo improves soil quality and helps rebuild eroded soil.
Cons:
Bamboo yarn loses strength when wet and can swell considerably in water.
Not all bamboo yarn has the same cohesiveness. Some brands split much more than others.
Bamboo garments must be hand-washed, so it isn't the best choice if you wash often, or dislike hand-washing.
Tips:
To get the most out of the anti-bacterial properties, look for yarn that is a minimum of 70% bamboo. 100% is of course best.
Use blunt-ended needles to cut down on the chance of splitting.
If you need the fabric to be strong, but only have fine yarn, knit with two strands held together instead of a single strand.
More Fun Facts
Favorite Bamboo Yarn
Bamboo Chunky Yarn-Water
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Silk Bamboo Yarn - Sapphire
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Bamboo Chunky Yarn-Dill
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Patons Silk Bamboo Yarn - Apricot
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Silk Bamboo Yarn-Orchid
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Stella Bamboo Yarn from Naturally 4Ply - 349 Periwinkle
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Bamboo Chunky Yarn-Linen
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Bamboo Chunky Yarn-Wicker
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Patons Silk Bamboo Yarn - Sea
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Stella Bamboo Yarn from Naturally 4Ply 420 Burnt Orange
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Bamboo Chunky Yarn-Rosehip
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Stella Bamboo Yarn from Naturally 4Ply - 425 Aquamarine
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Silk Bamboo Yarn - Stone
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People blogging about Bamboo Yarn
- I need to knit!
- Must stop by Joanns & pick up this: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Bamboo Ewe Yarn : medium - 4 : yarn : knit & crochet : Shop | Joann.com. I love the bamboo yarn! I made a scarf for my godson with bamboo yarn...it's so soft! :)
- Fun with Wool and Bamboo
- Through the week we'll be taking a look at all of these yarns, which the folks at Coats & Clark were nice enough to send me a sneak preview of. The first is Bamboo Ewe, a blend of bamboo and wool that's both fluffy and silky, ...
- The Vermilion Bay Yarn Company: Larry the Llama loves Llama Luxe!
- And Larry the Llama reminds me also to announce the arrival of a few new colors of SWTC 100% Bamboo in the 250 yard balls. While other balls of bamboo muster only a puny 100 or so yards, the SWTC boasts a whopping 250yards! ...
- buyolympia.com: Nikki McClure - Revive
- This shirt is woven from bamboo yarn and is light, almost translucent, and softer than cotton. This fabric is cooling in summer, warm in winter, and environmentally friendly all year round. It is combined with 30% organic cotton. ...
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Thoughts?
Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Please feel free to link your own crafty lens while you're here.
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- CreativeArtist CreativeArtist Mar 5, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
- Cool lens on bamboo yarn. Makes sense that it'a available as yarn now too. I've lensrolled you to my lens on Soft Bamboo Towels. http://www.squidoo.com/softbambootowels
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- The_Book_Garden The_Book_Garden Feb 12, 2008 @ 6:03 am
- I Like Bamboo! It's a great eco material. I'm also a big fan of Hemp and created a squidoo page of hemp based clothing products too!
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- Bernard-K Bernard-K Dec 16, 2007 @ 7:41 am
- Hi, nice crochet lens you've got here. Check out my website on how to crochet and crochet tips. Thanks.
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