The UN has declared that 2009 is the International Year of Natural Fibers in order to promote this industry worldwide. The IYNF is a year-long initiative focused on raising global awareness about natural fibers with specific focus on increasing market demand to help ensure the long-term sustainability for farmers who rely heavily on their production. In honor of that there is a design contest for knitters,weavers, felters, crocheters and fiber artists everywhere called Keep the Fleece. This site also has lots of great information on fibers and where they come from.
And...there are some spring yarns coming in - the Pure Pima DK weight cotton from Berroco is here in 10 colors and I am just now putting out the Bamboo sock yarn from Wendy...Yumm
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