Damn. I guess I was lucky with the things I got from there. I’ll have to explore other shops then, thanks

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On another note, last year I purchased a few t-shirts from Organic Basics and so far they are holding up well. I would recommend some of their underwear too.

STEP ONE is, I think, a popular brand for bamboo underwear but I wouldn’t actually recommend it. It’s really comfortable but not hard wearing like you’d expect for the price you pay.

I definitely recommend visiting second-hand shops if you have the time. There is a lot of Shein, Zara, and similar shit, but if you sift through it you sometimes find well-made natural fibre clothing. I have found some really good, barely worn 100% cotton jeans and 100% wool jumpers there. There are also some more unique items - I got dinosaur dungarees once, also 100% cotton, can’t stop wearing them. Every now and then you find something that needs minor repairs, but mending is a good skill to learn and reduces waste.

Hope this helps!

Yeah, definitely. If you have a colour or a few colours in mind, you can send some pictures and I’ll try to match as closely as I can. I’ll then send you swatches and you can decide if you like the shade(s).

I just remembered I have this picture to show the colour combinations

I didn’t think of that and I will be giving it a try. Still need to finish sock number 2 🫣

That is awesome, I would definitely compliment an 8 ball hat 🎱

It’s a good way to entertain yourself when you wait and sometimes you get fun conversations with strangers.

Thank you 🥲

Thanks a lot, I’ll have a nosey!

I had a particular colour in my mind but never found yarn that fit, so I ended up working with two thin strands to mix the shades that I wanted. The charcoal colour is a mixture of black and dark grey, and the green is a mixture of a grassy green and a dark blue-ish green.

Thanks, they’re my favourite heh

From my head 😁 I experimented with different wool, yarn thickness, hook size, and also changed something about the pattern each time. I unravelled my beanie and mittens so many times that I remember the patterns exactly now! It was a bit frustrating but also consuming until I reached what I intended.

Thank you!

I get that cozy craving too! It’s nice to snuggle with a blanket and some tea next to you while you work on a project.

I made my first sock this winter (with circular needles) and nobody prepared me for the fact that I need to make a second sock to go with it 😄

It’s one of those hobbies where you’re left with something at the end. If you’re intentional about your materials, you end up with an item that serves you for life, especially if you take care of it. I still wear a woolly jumper from my mother that is almost 30 years old!

You’re right that good fibre is costly. It’s a treat for yourself once in a while, but also quite rewarding at the end. I appreciate that you salvage the material or savour it as a gift instead of opting for the cheap plastic stuff!

Yeah!

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