In this presentation that I gave in March 2018 for one of the local knitter's guilds on allergy-conscious yarns I share about my experience with fiber allergies and some of the qualities of various fibers when we try to make substitutions. If you'd like to have me give a similar presentation, for … [Read more...] about Yarn Fiber Allergies and Allergy-Conscious Yarns
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More on Textile Allergies
We have to wear clothes. We have to eat food. And when these items cause us discomfort of one sort or another it can make our lives not so fun! Unless you are having difficulty breathing or having a bright obvious rash, it can be difficult to determine if you are actually having an allergic … [Read more...] about More on Textile Allergies
What Do I Mean by Allergy-Conscious?
As far as I know, Perfectly Knotty is still the only Allergy-Conscious yarn shop in North America. If you've come across another one, please send me their info — I'd love to connect with a fellow yarn business who's out there helping stitchers in this way. Whether you've got an actual medical … [Read more...] about What Do I Mean by Allergy-Conscious?