If you're anything like me, your favorite yarns are probably mostly made up of animal fibers. There's pretty much no beating the softness of alpaca and cashmere, the extravagant feel of silk, and the warmth of wool! That said, there are plenty of reasons you might be avoiding yarn made from animal hair and fur, including (but not limited to) allergic, ethical, religious, and financial concerns. A lot of knitters even live in warm climates and spend most of their time knitting tops…
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