Hemp
is a
strong and durable fiber that holds it shape.
It does not need blocking after washing.
The fiber gets softer and softer the more it is
used. It
has a natural resistance to mold and ultraviolet rays,
it is more water absorbent then cotton and will hold its
original
color longer. Use your washcloth
as you would any other washcloth.
DreamWoven
Soap
is a pure Glycerin soap made from Hemp Seed Oil and Lavender Oils and
ground Lavender. It is exclusively made for DreamWoven
by
Parker Creations,
parkercreations@yahoo.com
.
These 4 ounce soaps are deliciously gentle, with the scent of lavender. The Hemp Seed
Oil is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids.
It has a silky rich quality that your skin will
love. Hemp Seed Oil is natures most perfectly
balanced oil, containing Omega-3 Linolenic Acid and
Omega-6 Linoleic Acid, the essential fatty acids (EFA's) that your body needs for tissue repair and growth.
DreamWoven
Patterns:
I made these two patterns for this specific Hemp/Cotton yarn.... but of course they can be used for any type of yarn.... either by
checking gauge to match mine or going by the seat of your pants.....(I mean, it's a wash cloth after
all!). Try pure Hemp yarn or Linen for an alternative.
I've
done two fairly easy patterns that create a good washcloth. There is enough yarn here to make one of each washcloth or 2 of the same. Either one will make a beautiful wash cloth that will last for a long time. The little ridges
are wonderful and add just enough 'friction' to give a good body cleaning.
ATTN: Knitting
Instructors:
If you are teaching classes, these kits
make a wonderful tool. Each student would begin with the
same project, all using the same instructions. You
would be able to keep abreast of each students progress easily and
have finished objects within a reasonable amount of time.
Your students would leave your class with confidence, a finished
object they could use, a gift of some very special soap and the
experience of using a Hemp blend yarn.
With
the Diagonal Wash Cloth Kit you would teach your class to CO, K, P,
M1, K2Tog & Follow a Pattern, Weave in ends, as well as use needles other
then the huge needles being used for 'scarf'
knitting.
With the
Eyelet Wash Cloth Pattern, you would teach your class to CO, K, P, YO,
K2Tog, Follow a Pattern, BO, Use two yarns held together and work
with needles that are not the huge needles being used for 'scarf'
knitting and how to weave in ends.
Designed for
those students that are tired of 'scarf' knitting and wish to try
their hands at more complex knitting in the future.
Please also
see the Bulky Hemp/Cotton Beanie Kit available individually and
for teaching aids.
Please
contact me if you are interested in using these kits for
teaching. Special pricing applies.
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I know there are a lot of you out there that have never tried
using Hemp or Hemp blend yarns.... and I want you to! I
always thought of Hemp as that rough. scratchy stuff that was used
to make Macrame hangings in the 1960's!
I was mistaken. Hemp Twine (the
rough stuff) is still used in fiber arts but this is not
Hemp Twine... .
Hemp is very
similar to Linen. It softens with
every use and makes a wonderful wash cloth for both bodies and
faces, for young and for old. The blend of 50% Hemp - 50%
Cotton carries all the positive attributes of these two cellulose
fibers. Long lasting, super absorbent and soft.
I've made a number of Hemp washcloths for myself
over the last several years and they are still as good today as
the day I made them.
So...........
I've put together a little kit. It comes
in its own muslin drawstring bag and includes a ball of
Hemp/Cotton yarn, enough to make 2 washcloth
patterns I've designed for you and a bar of Hemp Seed Oil &
Lavender Glycerin soap, made exclusively for DreamWoven".
It can be a beautiful gift
presented to another knitter (or want to be knitter) or you can
knit it yourself and give it as a gift, or you can do this all for
yourself.
Try it.... I think you might like
it.
Price:
$23
Kit includes:
Two (2) DreamWoven patterns with detailed pictures and clear
instructions; one ball of Hemp/Cotton (50/50), approx. 170 yds
(enough for two washcloths); One bar of Pure Glycerin Hemp Seed
Oil & Lavender Soap all inside a Muslin Drawstring Bag with
Yarn/Roving Bow.
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I
currently have these kits in stock. See above for
pricing. Orders should be placed via email
dreamwoven@earthlink.net.
Worldwide
shipping. California residents (or shipments going
to California addresses) will pay 7.25% sales
tax. I accept Money Orders, Cashiers Checks,
Paypal and Cash. No personal checks, please.
If you re thinking of presenting this kit as a gift,
please order early to make sure it arrives in time for
the holidays. For those of you that wish to use
Paypal: I have not raised my prices to include the
Paypal fees that are charged to me. These fees are
2.9% plus $.30 of the total amount sent to Paypal.
Please take this into consideration when you choose to
pay via Paypal. The option is always open to pay
with money orders, cashiers checks and cash, should you
decide not to use Paypal.
**This
hemp is grown without harmful pesticides or fertilizers.
Chemicals used in processing the hemp fiber are minimal
and necessary to de-gum the fiber. No child or prison
labor is used in the manufacture of this yarn
Background
of Hemp
Hemp is an
extremely fast growing crop, producing more fiber yield
per acre than any other source. Hemp can produce 250%
more fiber than cotton and 600% more fiber than flax
using the same amount of land. The amount of land needed
for obtaining equal yields of fiber place hemp at an
advantage over other fibers.
Hemp grows best in warm tropical zones or in moderately
cool, temperate climates, such as the United States.
Hemp leaves the soil in excellent condition for any
succeeding crop, especially when weeds may otherwise be
troublesome. Where the ground permits, hemp's strong
roots descend for three feet or more. The roots anchor
and protect the soil from runoff, building and
preserving topsoil and subsoil structures similar to
those of forests. Moreover, hemp does not exhaust the
soil. Hemp plants shed their leaves all through the
growing season, adding rich organic matter to the
topsoil and helping it retain moisture. Farmers have
reported excellent hemp growth on land that had been
cultivated steadily for nearly 100 years.
Hemp Today
As
a fabric, hemp provides all the warmth and softness of a
natural textile but with a superior durability seldom
found in other materials. Hemp is extremely versatile
and can be used for countless products such as clothing,
accessories, shoes, furniture, and home furnishings.
Clothing made from hemp incorporates all the beneficial
qualities and will likely last longer and withstand
harsh conditions. Hemp blended with other fibers easily
incorporates the desirable qualities of both textiles.
The soft elasticity of cotton or the smooth texture of
silk combined with the natural strength of hemp creates
a whole new genre of fashion design.
The possibilities for hemp fabrics are numerous.
In all likelihood it will eventually supersede cotton,
linen, and polyester in numerous areas. With so many
uses and the potential to be produced cheaply, hemp
textiles are most definitely at the forefront of up and
coming industry.
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