Jan 18, 2022
In this episode, census records, a visit to NYC, and a new pillowcase get Anne thinking about silk. She shares what she learned about what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects our fiber crafting, and invites you to share more!
Links to Things Mentioned in This
Episode
First, I misspoke in the episode: alpha-keratin is the keratin
found in mammals, not vertebrates. I do know that lizards and birds
are vertebrates, too. I apologize for misspeaking!
The Rise of the US Silk Industry
Silk, the Queen of
Fibers
Knitting with Silk Yarn
Top Tips for Knitting with Silk
How to Remove Sweat Stains
from Silk Blouses
Sericulture
Raw Silk
Know Your Fiber: Tussah
Silk
Muga Silk
Leizu
That Knitting Show on
YouTube
Sponsors
Knit New Haven is running a Knit a Yoke
Sweater KAL that will run until March 31. Get the details about how
to join in, including your 15% off yarn discount, by visiting their Instagram post about the
event!
Morehouse Farm has the guidance (and yarn)
you need to knit a temperature blanket in 2022. Find everything you need to
get started at their website!
WoolX is another
favorite source of mine for 100% wool and wool-blend clothing. They
carry clothing for men and women--everything you need from undies
to outerwear. Check them out using this
link, and if you decide to buy, you'll receive $20 off your
order!
Music
The songs in this episode were "Mirage Song," by Sleeping Ghost and "Go Your Own Way," by Humans Win.