Due to their structure, the fibers do not absorb any odors or soiling, but impurities remain on their surface. Therefore, frequent washing of wool products is often unnecessary. To remove slight odors, it is usually sufficient to air the garment overnight in the open air.
There are several pages on the internet where you can calculate the yarn requirements for a project.
But are these calculations also valid for handspun yarns? I compared my yarns with industrial-spun wool and found very quickly that the yarn count in relation to yardage and weight is not really comparable to (my) hand-made yarns.
That’s why I decided to make my own calculations….
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Exhibition of organic products, ecological alternatives and healthy and economical habitat. Mon petit rouet is here!
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This is the first Mohair single yarn – now available in the shop!
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The following table provides an overview of the common yarn weights and should help you to sort our yarns. Continue reading
The yarns of mon petit rouet are usually 2-ply: Each yarn consists of two individual threads that are twisted together. Continue reading
