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| Hemp - Fingering Weight |
Manufacturer
Unknown
Year
1996 |
Type
Fingering – 4 ply |
Fiber
100 % Hemp |
Skein weight
50 grams |
Skein length
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Wash method
Any way, hand, machine. Machine washing will give a softer |
Needle size
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Stitch gauge
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Row gauge
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| Jul 20, 2000 |
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Needle size
3 US std |
Stitch gauge
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Row gauge
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Stockinette
No |
Color
Natural, neutral |
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Quality comments:
The fingering weight biases bad. It is primarily a weaving yarn. I used it in conjunction with a cotton sport weight yarn to make purses/bags. The biasing did not occur when combined with another fiber. The weaving/fingering weight sheds, little flecks of fiber sluff off. It is best to have an apron, cloth on lap to catch the bits of fiber, etc. If one has a tendency to allergies to dusty, weedy things, one might want to avoid this fiber. I have pulled the slubs out on occasion. It is very strong. Adds an excellent texture and interest when combined with other yarns. It need to be washed and blocked in order to get rid of the shedding and stiffness.
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Other comments:
(about like pearl cotton except it has slubs of fibers) This yarn is also available in worsted weight and sport weight (see review of Unknown manufacturer's Hemp sport weight). All weights are stiff and wiry, and soften with continued use. I used the fingering for dish cloths. It dries quickly and has a rough enough texture to work well as a dish cloth. Crochet worked well and did not bias nearly as much as the knit did. I worked this in a round and did very little design.
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