Hemp is a fiber cultivated from cannabis plants. It's been around for at least the last 12,000 years. It's used in textiles, paper, plastics, food and building materials. It is a crazy, cool substance. Don't believe me? Check out the cool hemp facts!
Cool Hemp Facts:
- More hemp is exported to the United States than to any other country.
- Hemp seeds are jam packed with essential amino and fatty acids.
- Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC, where marijuana can contain 6%-20%.
- More amazing hemp facts can be found here. Seriously. These facts are awesome.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret... I picked this yarn out before The Quest was even a sparkle in my eye.
The color! Do you see the color?
- Texture: 3 Yarngasms. It's very similar to the coarse 100% silk I used. It's hearty, but smooth. It's not soft and luscious, but it's also not like fondling steel wool.
- Durability: 3.5 Yarngasms. They make hemp ropes for cryin' out loud. This stuff is strong when twisted, but if it's undertwisted or starts to untwist - beware.
- Frogability: 1 Yarngasm. As soon as you start frogging, you'll lose twist. This causes major splitting and breaking of the individual strands. The color also flakes off the more you mess with the yarn. Try not to do it if at all possible.
- Drape: 4 Yarngasms. Hemp yarn is very heavy and drapes like a dream, but doesn't overdrape. You're not going to get an overstretched garment from hemp like you can with bamboo.
The moment that I saw the Lacy Skirt with Bows on the cover of Greetings from the Knit Cafe, I was in love. It just so happens that hemp drapes for days, so it's perfect for a skirt. This is yet another example of the yarn and the pattern working together to create something truly beautiful.
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