Inspired by lilacs, this handdyed yarn is mostly shades of purple with a splash of orange-y gold. This unusual yarn is handspun from recycled banana fibers. The fibers are collected by women in Nepal from the remnants from the...
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Inspired by lilacs, this handdyed yarn is mostly shades of purple with a splash of orange-y gold. This unusual yarn is handspun from recycled banana fibers. The fibers are collected by women in Nepal from the remnants from the sari weaving looms. They sort it by color and handspin the fibers and sell it through fair trade co-ops as a way to earn extra money. Banana fiber was extracted from banana trees (bananière , in French)-mostly their stems and leaves. When it comes to my home, I dye it in soft shades that aren't offered by the co-op. The yarn is shiny and soft, but with a bit of fuzz. Bananiere is an incredibly strong yarn and will knit into beautiful (and unique) bags and shawls. It can be substituted for Silk Sari yarns in patterns such as Knitty's Unbiased (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTunbiased.html). Note: Due to the nature of handspun yarns there may be tied knots or breaks in the skein. 100% Banana Fiber 150 yds/200 grams weight: bulky gauge: 3stitches/1 inch needles: US 10-11, 6.0-8.0mm
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