THE TEGNA CROPPED SWEATER (Part Two)

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Hiya!

I finally finished this lovely sweater.   I made a few modifications.  For example, I cast on for the large size and reduced stitched down to the medium size for the waist and above. I also make it a little longer than the crop version.

The yarn that I used was Bamboo yarn for the first time from Theodora's Pearls - Auxanometer in Platinum by Dizzylettuce. I found the sheen and drape wonderful. I am looking forward to getting this yarn on my needles in the near future.
This is the first time that I am 
knitting with Bamboo. So I though I would do a little research on it and I found the following:

1. Although bamboo has been around in nature for quite some time, it is a relatively new fiber for the knitting world.

2. Since it is a natural fiber, is produces a very eco-friendly.

3. Although Bamboo is strong and flexible, it also produces a bit of luxury, breathable fabric that wears well.

4. Bamboo is considered naturally antibacterial.

5. Bamboo is a plant-based fiber; therefore, there are no risk of allergies with using 100% bamboo yarn.

6. Bamboo also has ultraviolet protective properties which may protect wears from harmful sun rays.

Some of the Pitfalls that were noted, I have not experienced; i.e., I used Knitter's Pride Birch needles so I did not experience any splitting of the yarn.   I did have approximately 50 grams of yarn remaining.  

For more information, see Knitting with Bamboo, by Susan White, The Spruce Craft or Knitca Blog.

Enjoy Knitting Each Day!

Jackie

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