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Alpaca Throws for Cozy and Stylish Home

It is difficult nowadays to imagine a home without a wool throw or two. Although many types of wool are used in wool blankets and throws production, alpaca throws are considered among the best. Apart from superb qualities of alpaca wool, alpaca throws are appreciated for their smoothness and elegant looks.

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You can read about the qualities of alpaca wool yarn in one of our previous articles. But in short – alpaca wool is collected from a South American animal alpaca that is grown in the Andes specifically for their high quality fiber which had been used for textile items and clothing for ages.

Introducing Wool Types (6): Lambs Wool

February 24, 2012 Tags: lambs wool, lambs wool fabric, lambs wool throw, lambswool, sheep wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool cushion cover, wool fleece, wool hat, wool shop, wool shops, wool types, wool wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

Lambswool is wool which comes from the first shearing of a sheep (lamb) at the age around 7 months. The fleece is 50mm or shorter. It is exceptionally soft, slippery, resilient, elastic, and has supreme spinning properties. This is the highest quality of sheep’s wool on the market.

Its soft silkiness and warmth allow lambswool fiber to be used in the production of apparel worn close to the skin. Lambs wool also has other valuable qualities – it is the most hypoallergenic of all wool sorts and resists dust mites very well, and therefore makes an ideal choice for bedding and linens. Most of woolen children wear is made of lambs wool.

Introducing Wool Types (5): Sheep Wool

February 8, 2012 Tags: merino wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool carpet, wool clothing, wool coats, wool fiber, wool fleece, wool jacket, wool scarves, wool shop, wool shops, wool sweater, wool wool yarn, wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

Sheep wool is the fiber that is harvested from the body of most sheep. It is an extremely complex protein, which evolved through ages for the protection of warm blood animals in a great variety of living and weather conditions. Each time the sheep is sheared its wool keeps growing and replenishes itself.

Sheep come is a variety of breeds – there are more breeds of sheep than breeds of any other livestock species. More than 1000 distinct sheep breeds are grown worldwide. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors.

Sheep breeds are classified according to the type of wool fibers they grow (fine, medium, long or carpet wool; or hair), their primary purpose (meat, milk, or wool), and/or by other specific physical or production characteristics.

Wool fiber is known for high resiliency and elasticity – it can be bent more than 20,000 times without danger of breaking or any damage.

Introducing Wool Types (4): Mohair Wool

January 31, 2012 Tags: mohair wool, mohair wool cardigan, mohair wool coat, mohair wool introduction, mohair wool jacket, mohair wool scarf, mohair wool yarn, wool, wool and yarn, wool fleece, wool shop, wool shops, wool yarn 2 Comments

Let me introduce mohair wool today. In short – mohair is a silky fabric or yarn made from the coat of Angora goat (see picture below) and it is one of the oldest textile fibers in use. Mohair wool is harvested twice a year by shearing the goat – one animal can produce 11-17 pounds (5–8 kg) of mohair wool a year.

Mohair is a strong, lustrous fiber that makes a perfect yarn and fabric. Fabrics made from mohair wool yarn drape well and resist wrinkling and shrinking.

Introducing wool types (3): alpaca wool

January 24, 2012 Tags: alpaca knitting wool, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool prices, alpaca wool sweater, alpaca wool yarn, baby alpaca wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool fleece, wool shop, wool shops, wool types, wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

Let’s talk about alpaca wool today. Alpaca wool yarn is a natural fiber that is harvested from an alpaca – South American camelid and resemble a small llama (see picture).

Alpacas are bred specifically for their quality fibers.

Introducing wool types (2): merino wool

January 15, 2012 Tags: merino wool, merino wool cardigan, merino wool gloves, merino wool pants, merino wool scarves, merino wool skirt, merino wool sweaters, merino wool underwear, merino wool yarn, wool, wool and yarn, wool fleece, wool shop, wool shops, wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

On my quest to introduce different types of wool I present you today merino wool. You’ve probably seen lots of merino wool articles – merino wool sweaters, merino wool socks, gloves, hats, cardigans or even merino wool underwear. So why such a variety can be made of this particular type of wool, what are the benefits of merino wool yarn and where it comes from?

Merino is a breed of sheep, famous for its widely used wool. Merinos are considered to have the softest and finest wool of any breeds of sheep. This is how the merino sheep look like.

Introducing wool types (1): Angora wool

January 15, 2012 Tags: angora cardigan, angora jacket, angora suit, angora wool, angora wool yarn, wool, wool and yarn, wool fleece, wool shop, wool shops, wool yarn, wool yarns 2 Comments

I decided to go to the very basics and introduce different wool and yarn types. Today let’s talk about angora wool. Did you know it comes from an angora rabbit? Most people think angora is yarn of some goat or sheep. No way. Angora yarn is produced from downy coat of this adorable rabbit!

Angora wool can only be spun from the hair of Angora rabbit while yarn made from Angora goat is called mohair.

Creative Christmas Decorations Made from Wool Yarn

December 22, 2011 Tags: 100% wool, chunky wool, natural wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool cardigans, wool coats, wool decoration, wool fleece, wool gifts, wool ideas, wool jackets, wool pants, wool shop, wool shops, wool stockings, wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

Being interior decorator in my head and heart I always enjoy pre-Christmas period, when shop browsing can be made and new Christmas decorations purchased. Each year I have a concept of home decor in my mind and then look for items to implement it. This year, wool yarn Christmas decorations attracted my attention (maybe because of the promise I made for myself to write this blog :))

The idea came to me when I was examining one of those gorgeous wool stockings to hang on fireplace. The tag said it was made of 100% wool. Ok, I thought, what else made of natural wool can I find and put together a theme out of it? Wool jackets, wool coats, wool cardigans and even wool pants are the most usual products made of wool yarn. Are there any wool decorations?

So, take a look at my findings:

Wool stockings to adorn the interior and motivate Santa Claus for better presents 🙂 Some funky stylish wool stockings from Garnet Hill, red chunky wool stocking and personalized elaborate one from Not On The High Street.

Wool Christmas tree decorations for those trying to avoid plastic, foil and glitter. Upcycled wool yarns snowflake ornament from Etsy, lavender scented heart shaped wool keyring – ornament from Not On The High Street.
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TOP10 Most Interesting Christmas Gifts from Wool Shops

December 6, 2011 Tags: felt wool slippers, felted wool toy, interesting christmas gifts, mens wool scarf, top10 wool gifts, women wool coat, wool, wool and yarn, wool christmas gifts, wool dress, wool fleece, wool gifts, wool hair bands, wool jacket, wool scarf, wool shop, wool shops, wool yarn, wool yarns No Comments

Do you remember your childhood Christmas gifts? Do you feel nostalgic about them? I certainly do. Take my grandparents’ gifts. They were always predictable :). My grandparents lived in a village nearby, had a big farm with cows, hens, and sheep, and so the gifts they gave were always something produced in the farm. Usually, wool – wool socks, wool gloves, wool coat or even felt wool doll. I remember we – me and my sister – felt a bit annoyed at those repetitive and not-from-the-shop gifts. Today we probably would think differently 🙂

Having these memories and seeing this Christmas hype everywhere, I just thought – what wool gifts are there today, what I would give to my family and friends if I decided wool is the theme of this year’s holidays.

So here they are – cute, stylish, practical gifts made of wool yarn, felt wool, or cotton wool mix. I found them in wool shops I love and visit frequently. Enjoy!

3 wool gifts for home and you (from Toast):

– Wool blanket of stylish design.
– Women wool socks, knee high or regular.
– Wool felt slippers from toast.co.uk. Aren’t they gorgeous? Add a wool scarf or wool socks!

3 wool gifts for her (from Jigsaw):