Which Is Greener: Wool or Cotton?

When it comes to garments and fabric, which is greener: wool or cotton? Slate's Green Lantern tackles the question, doing some analysis and ultimately coming up withwell, it depends.

yarn Stenli Macrame Cotton 3 mm

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Gauge: 4 - med Worsted, 100% USA Grown Cotton Crochet Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (US H/8) crochet hook Knitting Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows

Lily Sugar 'N Cream The Original Solid Yarn, 2.5oz, Medium 4 Gauge, 100% Cotton - Sage Green - Machine Wash & Dry

Big Love Cotton by Wool and The Gang Olive Green 290

Tips: Summer knitting and crochet with cotton

Cotton and wool are two natural fibers with their own amazing properties—when the two are combined, the result is a wonderfully unique blend with all the advantages of each fiber. Cotton Fleece is spun with 80% pima cotton and 20% merino wool. It derives its strength and coolness from cotton, along with memory, bounce, and a touch of warmth from the wool. Cotton Fleece is cool enough to wear in any season, making it our most popular yarn for crocheters and knitters who live in warm climates.

Cotton Fine Yarn Fingering Weight Yarn | 50 Grams, 215 Yards | 80% Pima Cotton 20% Merino Wool Lime Light - CF840C

Duna provides excellent yardage and finish to pieces. It is made of 100% mercerized Brazilian virgin cotton fibers. Duna has a delicate thickness and

Duna Multicolor Cotton, by Circulo Yarns — Homespun Quilts + Yarn

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Wool and the Gang's Crazy Sexy Wool is a soft, chunky and super-easy yarn to knit with. Designed for beginners and modern knitters it is perfect for winter woollies and accessories. In less than 60 minutes you could knit leg warmers, a hat or a clutch bag! Premium end wool manufactured in Peru.

Wool and The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton Lime Green

Life cycle assessment of Wool

Pros and Cons of Knitting With Cotton