Cornsilk, Wine and Cider Re-Spun Yarn

Sustainable yarns are quickly becoming the foundation of eco-friendly fashion and fiber arts. From organic cotton to recycled fibers and innovative plant-based options, sustainable yarns offer a way to create beautiful pieces without compromising your values. In this post, we’ll explore what makes a yarn sustainable, why it matters, and how you can make more mindful choices in your next project.

Here’s a ranking of sustainable yarn categories, from most sustainable to least sustainable:

1. Organic Yarn

Organic yarn is made from fibers that are grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, making it the most sustainable yarn option. It also tends to be dyed with natural, plant-based dyes.

2. Recycled Yarn

Recycled yarn is made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles or textile scraps. This process reduces waste and uses fewer resources than creating new yarn.

Recently, I picked up a few skeins of Lion Brand’s Re-Spun 100% recycled polyester yarn. It is worsted weight 4 and feels just like an acrylic yarn. Not only is it re-using valuable resources, but it is also helping to keep bottles and waste out of the Earth’s oceans and landfills. An added bonus is that it truly works up nice. It can be used for anything you would crochet with acrylic yarn – hats, scarves, blankets, etc. Check out Lion Brand’s Re-spun yarn here (sponsored link).

Work In Progress on my Temperature Blanket using Lion Brand’s Re-spun Yarn

3. Fair Trade Yarn

Fair trade yarn is made using ethical and fair labor practices. This means that workers are paid fairly for their labor and work in safe conditions.

4. Low-Impact Dyed Yarn

Low-impact dyed yarn is made with dyes that require less water, energy, and chemicals than traditional dyeing methods. This reduces the environmental impact of the dyeing process.

5. Natural Yarn

Natural yarn is made from fibers that come from natural sources, such as cotton, wool, or silk. While it is more sustainable than synthetic yarn, the production of natural fibers can still have a significant environmental impact. Check out the Cotton and Bamboo blend from Silk City Fibers (sponsored link).

6. Synthetic Yarn

Synthetic yarn is made from man-made fibers, such as acrylic or polyester. While it can be less expensive than natural or sustainable options, the production of synthetic fibers is resource-intensive and can contribute to environmental pollution.

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Happy Crocheting!

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