Sneak Preview of new hand knit hose (and a rave review)

**Galician** · 14th April 09, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by tyger

Extra special. The color is fantastic too! Lucky guy. Now I need Carol to knit some for me......She has some bamboo yarn that is soft as can be, but is supposed to be tough too. We shall see.

Bamboo yarn??!!

I'd never heard of this for a fabric. What is it like?

**fluter** · 14th April 09, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Bamboo yarn??!!

I'd never heard of this for a fabric. What is it like?

Think "rayon" (viscose) fiber. I'm not sure if it's a similar process, but it has a similar feel.

i have a few pairs of dress socks in bamboo. They've not had much wear, but I like them so far.

Bamboo fiber is supposed to have antibacterial properties, and it's touted as a "green" fiber. Whether its cultivation is sustainable, environmentally sound, etc is still under investigation as I understand it. Having been on the receiving end of a couple of bamboo infestations, I'm trying to keep an open mind.

For instance Paton's Silk Bamboo yarn.

**tyger** · 14th April 09, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by fluter

For instance Paton's Silk Bamboo yarn.

Yep. Now, bamboo flooring is supposed to be one of the toughest. This yarn is 70% bamboo/30% silk, so.......look out! Need hose to go with my tartan.

**Spartan** · 15th April 09, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Bamboo yarn??!!

I'd never heard of this for a fabric. What is it like?

My wife knit a pair of hose with yarn 40% wool, 40% silk and 20% bamboo. They are great. You can see them (one of them anyway) in this thread, post #5 >> http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/o...x.html?t=47646

Matt, those are excellent. My wife is starting a new pair and is going to use a cable stitch for the top. I'll show her your picture.