2. Learning Objectives :  Learn to identify the origin of common fiber types.  Develop an understanding of which fibers are appropriate for projects.

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4. All About Fiber New to the Fiber Arts? Learn about some of the most common fibers & how to identify the right yarn for the job. CashmereAngora Silk CottonWoolAlpaca Milk Linen Bamboo Acrylic

5. Hom e http://www.sheepcroft.net/Images/creohn_Sheep_in_gray.jpg  Wool is shorn from sheep.  It is highly durable, warm, and insulating.  It is able to hold its warmth even when saturated with water.  Wool is flame resistant.  It is an EXCELLENT fiber for beginners.  Unless specially treated, wool is not machine washable.

6. Hom e https://www.llamaproducts.com/assets/product_pics/alpaca_spinning_stick_up.jpg  The alpaca is a smaller relative of the camel and the llama  Alpaca yarn is very soft, warm, and smooth  Alpaca yarn is fuzzier than wool, but less fuzzy than angora  Having a luxurious feel with a nice drape, alpaca yarn is known as “poor man’s cashmere”  A little slippery, this yarn might not be as easy for beginners as wool, but it’s not a bad choice  Alpaca yarn is not machine washable

7. Hom e  Cashmere is made from the undercoat of a cashmere goat  A luxury fiber, cashmere is soft, silky, warm, lightweight, and has a nice drape  It is typically easy to work with, but is quite expensive  Cashmere is not machine washable http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100723091123/frontierville/images/4/44/Goat_Baby-icon.png

8. Hom e http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/wp- content/uploads/2009/08/angora_rabbit.jpg  Angora is the fur of the angora rabbit  Angora yarn is soft, lightweight, very fluffy, and very warm  Angora’s fluffiness and slipperiness can make it challenging to work with  It can be quite expensive  Angora is not machine washable

9. Hom e http://www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/courses/silkworm.gif  Most silk comes from a domesticated silkworm, Bombyx Mori  Silk yarn comes in vibrant colors  Silk yarn is smooth, lustrous, and drapes nicely  This is not a fiber for beginners, there is no elasticity and very little room for error  Hand washing is best for silk

10. Hom e http://www.harrislevy.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cotton-plant.jpg  Cotton yarn comes from a plant fiber  It usually comes in fine gauges as the fiber is dense and heavy  Cotton’s inelasticity and unforgiving nature can make it difficult to work with  It is inexpensive, lightweight, and machine washable

11.  Bamboo is a grass that is distilled into cellulose and spun into yarn  Bamboo is an environmentally friendly renewable resource  It is naturally antibacterial  Bamboo yarn is strong, flexible, breathable, and drapes well  Bamboo yarn tends to split easily while working  It is not machine washable http://tutorialblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/219.jpg Hom e

12.  Acrylic is a synthetic polymer fiber made to imitate wool, but it lacks wool’s insulating properties  It is durable, warm, affordable, and comes in all colors and weights  Acrylic yarn is machine washable, but heat sensitive—it will melt under high heat http://www.partwell.com/images/pictures/photos/products/bu3/acrylic-2.jpg Hom e

13.  Linen yarn is derived from the fibers of the flax plant  It is one of the oldest fibers used for textiles known to man  Linen is strong, lustrous, durable, and comfortable  It can be stiff and heavy to work with  Linen should be hand washed http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/willow/flax-info0.gif Hom e

14.  Milk yarn is spun from milk protein—a process developed in the 1930’s to compete with wool  Milk yarn is strong, silky, drapes well, and is eco- friendly  It is mothproof, hypoallergenic, and machine washable  Milk yarn doesn’t breathe as well as animal fibers, and can be itchy  It has low elasticity, which can make it challenging for beginners http://www.chicagoreader.com/images/blogimages/2010/01/13/1263409299-milk.jpg Hom e