All Eco

This hemp yarn is so special, you’ll want to put it on display as well as use it! It is predominantly 1mm thick, ranging in parts up to 2mm thick. The weight is between 90g to 110grams per hand wound ball. Use it to knit or crochet scrub cloths, hats, handbags or placemats. As it is mildew resistant and anti-bacterial it is also perfect for use in the garden, macrame, belt-making and as pet leads and leashes. I have even seen a pattern for hand crocheted hemp sandals. Jewellers and beaders prefer hemp as it is a strong, yet flexible fibre. Hemp softens with each wash, and lightens in colour if left out in the sun. I am guessing by the size of the balls that there is around 300m length per ball……..but as each piece is hand crafted, there will be differences in length. Who is up for some eco art?

Features:

handmade – low environmental impact
no pesticides, fertilisers or irrigation used to grow the hemp
durable, will not rot or go mouldy as quickly as cotton
naturally anti-bacterial
high water retention properties
Benefits:

will last a long time….hence its popularity with beaders
biodegradable
will not expose you to any chemicals – it is chemical free
low environmental impact