Ever picked up a skein that felt like a cloud, only to discover it crochets like sandpaper on your skin? 🙃 In this episode of Skein and Tell, Gea gets real about yarn sensitivities, from lanolin allergies to mystery rashes to why some fibers feel buttery soft while others are basically wearable cacti.
You’ll learn:
✨ The truth about lanolin and why it’s dreamy for some and dreadful for others🧶 How micron count determines whether wool is cozy or itchy🔬 Why yarn twist, ply, and even dyes can make or break your comfort🌱 The best sensitive-skin alternatives (hello cotton, bamboo, silk blends, and even milk fiber yarn!)🧼 Smart care tips to keep your handmade treasures skin-friendly✨ Yarndiana Jones unravels the 5,000-year-old drama of silk yarn, from tea cups and empresses to modern peace silk.
Whether you’re a delicate-skin darling, a lanolin lover, or just curious about what makes yarns itch or cuddle, this episode will have you looking at your stash with fresh eyes (and scratch-free arms). Because bestie… crafting should always feel good enough to hug. 🧡
Love you bestie, see you next week!
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