YARN FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Yarn Mentioned:
Drops Daisy - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-daisy&cid=17
Drops Extra Fine Superwash Merino - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-merino-extra-fine&cid=17
Happy Place - https://hobbii.com/happy-place-solid
Drops Cotton Merino - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-cotton-merino&cid=17
Drops Alpaca Boucle - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-alpaca-boucle&cid=17
Knitting for Olive Merino - https://knittingforolive.com/collections/knitting-for-olives-merino
Drops Belle - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-belle&cid=17
Truboo - https://www.lionbrand.com/products/truboo-yarn
Tehete Cashmere - https://www.amazon.com/TEHETE-Cashmere-Crocheting-Luxurious-Knitting/dp/B0876T1B8G
Dream in Color Cashmere - https://www.woolandcompany.com/collections/dream-in-color-smooshy-cashmere
Drops Air - https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-air&cid=17
Caron Blossom Cake - https://www.michaels.com/product/caron-blossom-cakes-yarn-10706261
Hedgehog Fibers Sock - https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/collections/yarn-sock-yarn
Spun right round Tough Sock - https://www.spunrightround.com/collections/tough-sock
Stitch Stuff Yarn - https://stitchstuffyarn.com/collections/sock-stuff
Woolfolk Tov Merino - https://woolfolkyarn.com/shop/tov-yarn/
Coboo - https://www.lionbrand.com/products/coboo-yarn
Loops & Threads Luxe Merino - https://www.michaels.com/product/luxe-merino-solid-yarn-by-loops-threads-10712705
Eddie Bauer Wool-paca - https://www.joann.com/p/eddie-bauer-wool-paca-277yds-light-weight-wool-yarn/19883974.html
Sources:
Wool Needles Hands Superwash Video: https://youtu.be/0PB0TEastRY?si=xJD9xtQEXlK87hDg
Superwash 101: https://iwoolknit.com.au/blogs/tips-and-tricks/what-does-superwash-treated-mean-and-is-it-safe
Microplastics and Wool https://www.woolmark.com/environment/wool-and-microplastics/
Microplastics and Wool https://iwto.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/26-March-AgR-Research-Case-Study.pdf
Chemistry of Polyamide and Wool https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-chemistry-of-a-polyamide-epichlorohydrin-resin-Guise-Smith/ff09cb5a65ab1497b1a8f88a5fe2cc482c722d22
Hypoallergenic Alpaca Wool: https://alpacasofmontana.com/blogs/alpacaoverview/hypoallergenic-alpaca-wool
Wool Allergies: https://www.gq.com/story/allergic-to-wool
Superwash Merino Tips: https://yarnalia.com/blog/best-superwash-merino-wool-yarn-tips/#:~:text=Superwash%20merino%20wool%20yarn%20is,will%20also%20unravel%20more%20easily.
Viscose vs. Rayon: https://www.greenhive.io/blog/viscose-vs-rayon
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Timestamps ⌛
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Why is Yarn Itchy
03:56 - Fiber Type Why It’s Itchy
07:03 - Yarn Recommendations
20:15 - Yarn Anti-Recommendations
24:10 - Tips for Working With Itchy Yarn
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I have sensitive skin, really sensitive skin. Trying to find yarn that works for me has been a STRUGGLE and continues to be an ongoing effort. As much as I would love to cast aside superwash merino, it is one of few fiber types that has treated me well. Fingers crossed over the next few years, I’ll be able to transition over to fully natural fibers. That’s a very personal goal. I am hoping the recommendations in the comment section will help me in achieving it.
This video was a long time coming since it is definitely my top deciding factor when purchasing yarn. I have made waaaaay too many yarn purchase mistakes in the past. The online impulse shopping was REAL. But this year is different. I am different. It’s time to work down my stash so I can make room for the beautiful yarn out there that will (hopefully) better align with my values and better accommodate my sensitive skin.
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