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By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:47:29 +0000

Hey Sally. I’m going to also email you this, but I thought I’d post a link here for how to take out the extra twist of these yarns. Because these women aren’t professionals (they’re trying to make money for their basic needs–food, shelter, etc.): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR7Tf9oCgpU

There are a ton of great patterns using the recycled sari silk yarn, and you can find them here: http://www.darngoodyarn.com/pattern-category/recycled-silk-yarn/

Nicole hasn’t made any full length sweaters for DGY yet, but she does have an adorable shrug (which I’ve made, and it’s super great): http://www.darngoodyarn.com/pattern/sari-ribbon-shrug/

Let us know if you have further questions! <3

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:38:47 +0000

Hey Joan! I know that Nicole already sent you the pattern, but I thought I’d also link it here in case anyone else wondered where it was: http://www.darngoodyarn.com/pattern/artic-snowballs-a-recycled-silk-yarn-winter-hat/ I love how adorable this makes everyone look! Good luck, and happy knitting.

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:27:08 +0000

I bought 2 balls of the recycled sari silk that was on sale a couple of weeks ago. I want to try working with it and see what I can do. I am having trouble with the twists in the yarn. There are so many twists per inch that the yarn is corkscrewing as I pull it from the ball and try to knit a simple scarf. Is there something I should be doing to make the yarn work better? Should I pull it out to it’s full length or let it remain somewhat clumped? Appreciate the help as the yarn is lovely and I’d like to work with some of the other styles if I can figure out how. I like to knit garments. Are there more sweater, hat, etc patterns available for the yarn? If not how best do I calculate how much I will need for the patterns I like?
Lots of questions, I know. Thanks for your time.

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:32:55 +0000

I love your featured yarn – Indian recycled yarn, but I wanted to see the pattern you spoke about. I couldn’t find Artic Snowball in your projects section. Can you send it to me, or give me an easier way to find it. How much yarn would I need to make the scarf??

Thanks for your help,

Joan

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:17:27 +0000

Hey Lori. You could use any of the ribbon yarns from the DGY website. Here are some of Nicole’s suggestions:

http://store.darngoodyarn.com/products?search=180+ft&search-submit=

http://store.darngoodyarn.com/products?search=130&search-submit=

http://store.darngoodyarn.com/products?search=117&search-submit=

You can always make it longer by getting an extra skein of yarn. Have fun, Lori!

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:07:14 +0000

I know you’ve probably answered this before, but I saw your 45 min scarf video and I want to make one, what yarn do you recommend.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:52:43 +0000

Andrea, it turned out fabulous. I mean, Fabulous. The banana fiber comes from India (I think Nicole said the southwest region?). I’m getting a batch of banana fiber from Nicole soon. I love how shiny the sari thrums are, and I’m hoping I can mix and match with the sari thrums and the banana fiber. Thanks for sharing!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:23:48 +0000

Thanks for all of your patience in helping me to get my order right. Please have a great week!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:35:48 +0000

Ohh, that’s the sari silk thread! Gorgeous! I will have to try that next.
I used your scramble method to spin the banana. Love the way it turned out! I posted pictures here, if you would like to see: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.556981874332601.1073741826.161584497205676&type=1
Do you have any information about where this banana fiber comes from?
Thanks, Jen!

By: Kristine A. Watson

Kristine A. Watson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:57:58 +0000

I just viewed the FedEx site and saw your wonderful video! Not only was I touched by the great business you have developed, but the warmth and caring came across very clear and sincere. Your video started my wheels turning which is a good thing!
Soooo I just wanted to say Kudos to you for the inspiration!

Bless you for all you do,

Kristine A. Watson from Rancho Cucamonga, CA