Wednesday, April 23, 2014

All The Things One Can Do With Undyed Yarn

By Essie Osborn


Before the industrial age, there were numerous limitations with regards to products. Since everything was handmade, it took time to make virtually everything, so they were very expensive. People often didn't have the funds available to fill their wardrobes with endless outfits, except for the affluent. So, many were sheep owners, and after they would shave down their sheep, they would spin the wool into yarn. In its raw state, it was undyed yarn and used in numerous applications.

Over time, they realized that they could make their items more unique, by dying the raw yarn. They made dyes from produce and vegetables to add beautiful color to their blankets and sweaters. Since the dyes were made by hand, and from vegetables, they were always unique and organic.

While it was the way of life long ago, it changed drastically over the 20th century, as machines and mass production took over. Still, there were those who enjoyed such projects, and others in rural areas who had no other choice continued these traditions. In cities, people ended up buying ready-made yarn, colored and all that they could knit into whatever they wanted. As the industrial age moved forward, even knitting was almost obsolete, as people opted to purchase their goods.

For whatever reason, be it nostalgia or people wanting natural goods, people are returning to their roots. More and more hobbyists and businesspeople alike opt for yarn in its raw form to turn it into a one-of-a-kind item that's free of chemicals. They, like their forefathers, use natural dyes they make, to give it color.

In doing so, on a personal level, they know they're wearing something against their skin that will not cause them harm. They also know that they have an item in their possession that is completely different from all others in the world. Since they transform it into whatever vision they have, it's a completely unique item.

Just imagine creating something so special that would be as unique as anything, and knowing no one else in the world has the same item. Such practices have also become profitable businesses with many preparing the item from start to finish. Sometimes, they can be custom-made, and other times, simply produced and put up for sale.

This catchy trend is growing in popularity every day. People like the warmth, the quality, the uniqueness, and the beauty of an all natural item like this. They also know that they will pay much more for it than they would if they bought a similar item that was mass-produced. They're prepared to pay more because of all the benefits it brings, plus it will last.

This natural product is very long-lived, so anything made of it will last, making the purchase an investment. Whether it's a dressy or casual item, it will put a smile on anyone's face, be it a man, a woman, or child. Nothing is warmer or cozier in terms of natural fibers, and coupled with the customizing of the color, it is unmatched in beauty as well. Whether you want to start a hobby or start a business, either full or part time, the end result will always be fabulous using these all-natural goods.




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