Ramie Fibre | Weaving Baskets Textiles | Habu AOS-44
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Our Ramie is a completely natural handmade yarn with fabulous texture which works brilliantly for weavers, basket makers and textile artists to create sculptural objects, baskets, hats and mats.
Get creative with crochet or knitting - this Ramie makes an unusual light knitted fabric (try 2 to 3 strands together). Try with other natural yarns like Pineapple Fibre, Cotton Gima or Linen. You can dye it too!
The Details
- 100% ramie hemp
- Weight: 14gm / 0.5oz
- Length: 120m / 110 yards
- Knitting needle: approx 3.25 – 6.00mm / US 3-10
- Habu Textiles AOS-44
- Care: wipe with damp cloth
Ramie is a bast fibre, as is hemp and nettle, and is grown with minimal water and no pesticides or herbicides and to top it off it contributes nutrition back into the land in which it is grown.
Browse our Inspirations page for creative ideas for our fabulous yarns
Nice to Know
- All ORA orders are packed in a gorgeous unbleached, calico drawstring bag
- All ORA yarns are stored away from the sunlight and in a pet free and smoke free environment
- All dyes are AZO-free - eco-friendly and non-toxic