Any Suggestions?

[natalie058]

I bought some hemp yarn tonite... (6) 4oz/250 yd skeins in five different earthy colors (2 cream, 1 mustard, 1 olive, 1 navy, 1 black) and it says worsted weight on the label but i suspect it actually is a bit lighter. It's just beautiful yarn - much softer than i expected and kinda shiny in a way...pricey, yes, but worth it i think... does any one have any idea what i should make with this?

 

 

Any idea why my photo was just a red x? Thats why i made a link - hope that works!

[threeolivemartini]

nope doesnt work.. but i would suggest a hand bag of some sort..

[natalie058]

Maybe this is hopeless, but I forgot to make the album public, so I'll try once more here

[Julie]

Your photo doesn't show here because (we believe) Yahoo doesn't allow hotlinking. That's why we usually suggest photobucket.com to host images, they do allow hotlinking. Of course, it isn't a requirement that you use Photobucket, just a suggestion. The text link you did post works fine, and the yarn is lovely, great colors! I like Elizabeth's suggestion of making a purse or tote with it.

[RebeccaVelasquez]

gorgeous!! i love those colors - looks lovely to touch :)h

hmmm, hemp - should withstand the elements well, right????

what about a jacket?

[beachlady]

I love all the colors, I have been only able to find Hemp in the natural color. I would love to make a poncho out of it, but it is pricie as you said, so someithing, any thing smaller, let us know what you decide to do with it.

[natalie058]

I like the idea of a tote bag too - I'd really love to make a poncho or hoodie out of it, but i think i'd have to buy more, and that could be *really* expensive :eek2 ... Still have so much xmas stuff to finish, so now it is just sitting there looking pretty.

[Guest mishakitty78]

That hemp yarn is gorgeous! Where did you find it? I have a project right now (a weaving) that I'm working on and I need colored hemp - that would be perfect for it!

 

As for what you can make from it - what about a belt? I'm using hemp as a stand in for fibers that the Native Americans would've used (I am *not* making that much cord out of the little stringies off of palm trees! too much work!) and I'm doing a belt for a display. There are tons of patterns out there - I bet that'd be fabulous crocheted!

[natalie058]

a Belt! What a GREAT idea! never even thought of that... but am loving it!

 

Anyway, i got the yarn through my work... we order some hemp clothing/bags/hats from this Co., called hemp sisters, i believe... and when i saw they had yarn i freaked and made them order me some. :eek2 Unfortunately, i didn't get the wholesale price and all told, after my store discount and tax, it cost me about $45 for all 6 skeins. But, it's actually cheaper than hemp string, and much, much softer, so goes my logic. I'd be happy to help hooking you up with some, but the $$ is a bit of a deterrent, no? lol

[Guest mishakitty78]

Hmmm.. unless my math is broken (which is possible!) that's about, what, $7 a skein? Not too bad I guess for what I'm planning on doing...But you're right! That is expensive! I'm almost wondering if I could just buy hemp cord and dye it? Maes one wonder. I guess the yarn is different in that it is plied and thicker? That would be nice though!

 

Thank you for the offer ) I might just take you up on it when my next paycheck rolls around! That stuff would be great for an ethnic-y dance belt!

[natalie058]

I think that hemp cord might not be as nice to touch, possibly a little scratchy... this yarn is really nice to feel, i don't know what else to compare it to though... I worked up a small square of it just cuz i wanted to play with it, and it seems to be very nice and drapey. ( i think i used an "h" hook )

[DawnsRays]

The retailer is Hemp Sisters. Here is the link

Hemp Sisters

 

Just click on Craft Supplies and find hemp yarn. Beautiful colors at $6.00 a skein.

 

~DAWN

[natalie058]

The Webpage is definately a better deal, even after shipping.. Dawn! I was thinking that i really want more of that yarn, i will definately buy from them and not my store next time

[DawnsRays]

No problem Natalie. I'm gonna order some myself (but it will have to be after Christmas). I want to make some wash cloths with the yarn. I think they would work up really nicely!

 

~DAWN

[natalie058]

Just wanted to say again, Dawn... Because of your excellent sleuthing :sherlock I was bale to get the difference in price back from my store! :woohoo