I love wool (and I know you do, too)!

Yes, I'm back!  Electricity was restored this morning only minutes before I was leaving for work.  Considering that we were without light, heat, and general comfort of our regularly plugged in appliances for four straight days (and nights), I'm proud to say that we never lost our tempers nor did we pout or whine (too much).  Instead, we read by candle and flashlight, stayed warm by the fireplace, and accepted the good will and kindness of our friends who let us sit in their warm and well-lit homes.


One thing that I did do yesterday when imagining yet another night of sleeping in near-freezing temperatures was to buy us all good-quality flannel sheets.  They did the trick and during our last night of being without power, we managed to stay warm in our beds.  It got me thinking about how much I appreciate natural fibers like cotton and, yes, wool!


There is so much to love about wool. 

I love where it comes from.

I love what spinners do with it.

From Doodles in String

And I love what we knitters and crocheters do with it once it becomes yarn and does a few turns on our needles and hooks.

Malabrigo Worsted in Intenso

Thanks to Erin and Chris, I learned about Wovember, and I'm excited about participating.  I love wool and I bet you do, too!  Join us!