I love to knit but sometimes I run out of people to knit for. So…I’ve started a little Etsy shop! As of right now I’m selling infinity cowls and neck warmers that I’ve knitted with organic cotton. They’re all super soft and cozy and would be fabulous holiday gifts. Please check it out!
Sunday I made it over to Nina to check out her selection of organic cotton yarns. She carriers a pretty vast selection of colors from Blue Sky Alpacas line of hand spun organic cotton. I do love the stuff yarn I’ve been using from JoAnn’s but they don’t have many colors and of course it is always better to support a local business
Blue Sky Alpacas Handspun Organic Cotton, the perfect addition to our expanding line of feel good yarn. Grown from 100% organic cotton, there are no pesticides, herbicides, agro-chemicals or dyes used in the growing, harvesting or production of the fiber. The yarn is hand spun on drop spindles by a women’s cooperative in Arequipa, Peru. Knitters will love the rich feel of the yarn. They’ll also feel good, knowing that the yarn production is helping preserve a centuries-old tradition of eco-friendly cotton cultivation in Peru and improve the lives of the poverty-stricken women who live there. Working with a local charity, Blue Sky Alpacas employs women to spin Hand Spun Organic Cotton, providing them with a living wage that helps them care for their families and send their children to school.
nina: a well-knit shop
1655 west division street
chicago, illinois 60622
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Category : Fashion, Fun Things To Do
I’ve gotten crafty and have started knitting. I learned how to knit as a child but haven’t done it in so many years that I’d rather not say as it kinda makes me feel old – even though I know I’m not really old! There are so many great websites with instructions and lots of videos out there on You Tube to guide you every step of the way. I found some great 100% organic cotton yarn by Lion Brand at JoAnn’s which I’m in love with – it is super soft and lovely. I just finished this scarf as a birthday gift for my sister and am looking forward to starting my next project!
Nature’s Choice is grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. The dyes used to create our beautiful colors are certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard by the Institute of Marketecology. Nature’s Choice is a soft, versatile yarn that’s so easy to work with and perfect for everything from baby blankets to fashion items. It’s good for your knitting and good for the planet. Made in the USA
