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When I heard about Woolmark’s Merino Wool Campaign, I was really excited because merino wool is my favorite fiber to work with! It is wonderfully soft and smooth, and even better, it’s all-natural. There’s a stereotype that wool/knitted garments are stiff and itchy, but trust me, merino wool is nothing like that! :)
Whenever I start a new project, picking out the perfect yarn is an important step. Especially when I’m working on a larger project that will require weeks or months of commitment, I want to be knitting with a yarn that I love! Of course, the tactile experience is very important when picking out a yarn, so at my local yarn store, I’m often caressing different yarns or rubbing them on my wrist to see how they feel. The softest yarns that I’ve felt are usually composed of some merino wool and my favorite yarn (Malabrigo Worsted) is 100% pure merino wool- absolutely delish!
For my etsy shop, I think it’s important to offer not only quality workmanship, but also quality fibers, which is why the majority of my projects are made from natural fibers like merino wool and alpaca. Not only do I enjoy working with these yarns, I also get a good feeling knowing that my customer is getting the best possible product I can make :)
my gray soft knit bow headband in 100% merino wool
I’m not the only one who’s a fan of merino wool! Many designers (for example, Giorgio Armani) use merino wool in their fashion collections and they are inspired by its delicate, soft texture and versatility.
Woolmark has put together a great campaign to demonstrate that merino wool is a very fashionable material: check out the video below and you can learn even more on their website!
I love when fashion and knitting combine like this! Check your tags and tell me if you’re wearing some merino wool right now! :)
For the other knitters out there, tell me: What are some of your favorite fibers to use?
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![BLOODMARKED by Tracy Deonn (@simonteen #gifted) • This was probably my most anticipated release of 2022 and it was amazing! LEGENDBORN catapulted onto my list of all-time favorite books when I read it a couple years ago and now BLOODMARKED is right up there with it.
I loved being back in this world and back with these characters. Bree is such an incredible main character. She can be critical of herself, but she’s also so brave and strong. She lets herself be vulnerable with her close circle of friends. She loves fiercely and she would go to the ends of the earth for the people that she loves. Throughout this book, Bree has so many questions about her powers. When she finally realizes the answer, I was like “Yesssss, girl, yessssss!!!”
I’m so in awe of the fantasy world that Deonn has created. I loved learning more about Bree’s magic in book 2 and it still feels like there’s so much left to discover about the magical workings of this world.
This book was action-packed up and I did not want to put it down! I saved it for my honeymoon so that I could read it in longer chunks. I’m so glad I did that because I feel like it really allowed me to immerse myself in the world as I was reading.
I enjoyed this book so much, from the character growth, to the battle scenes, to the themes of self-discovery and finding your path. I can’t wait for more people to read BLOODMARKED! If you haven’t read the LEGENDBORN books yet, what in the world are you waiting for??
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Great blog! I really want to learn to knit, thanks for the inspiration ;) Looking forward to more of your posts.
xx
Thank you Heidi- glad to pass along the inspiration! =)
Your knitting is absolutely INSPIRING, my dear!
xo Josie
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Aww, that’s is so sweet of you to say Josie, thank you! :D
Agreed! Merino wool is sooo soft and comfy!! Not itchy at all :)
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Absolutely love that grey headband! It looks perfect for winter.
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it feels so soft and natural love it too!
xo
mydutchfashionstyle.blogspot.com
there’s NOTHING like merino wool, you are right! love the headband!
xxx
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I lovelovelove this feeling. I want a blanket made of this so I can curl up in it and fall asleep while watching TV.
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Twitter: @GlamKitten88
lovely pics !
Cute headband! =)
pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com
I agree, it’s always so much better to work with quality materials, and have something you can truly love and enjoy.
I love your headband! xx
Thank you so much! =)
Do you know, I have no idea what kind of yarn I knit with? Not that I’ve knit anything anything in the past year… or maybe more, haha. I used silk once, which was nice. But otherwise… um, it’s wooly and I like the color? I’m a terrible knitter…
Haha, I don’t think that’s so weird if you’re not an avid knitter! Ooo, silk is very nice- what did you make with it?
I made a scarf! It was so soft :)
Live for merino wool and cashmere <3