Post: Submitted by - sallyp13  Date: 25-May-07 08:34

I've seen several shops and websites promoting bamboo yarn. Has anyone else any experience of knitting with it? What is it like to use and does it machine wash?

Post: Submitted by - Jojo  Date: 26-May-07 06:36

I've just knitted a tank in Wendy Pure. It takes a bit of getting used to it, if you've not used a tape yarn before (I hadn't). It's knitted up beautifully, it is really stretchy yarn though. My tension was right, but I made the next size down & it fits great. It is machine washable too. I've got some of the Sirdar Baby bamboo to try next.

Post: Submitted by - barbara wood  Date: 24-Jun-07 05:19

Post: Submitted by - Nessa  Date: 23-Jan-08 05:51

I've only just joined this site but saw your post about the bamboo yarn. I used this yarn for a summer short sleeved cardigan last summer and loved knitting with it. Like the other member said it can be quite stretchy but I was very happy with my finished garment and will use this yarn again. Nessa

Post: Submitted by - patsy wainman  Date: 14-Feb-10 11:41

it felt lovely to knit this yarn BUT you do need to knit a size smaller because it grows ! it is stretchy and might be heavy if knitted in a long sleeve or jacket and therefore grow ! and grow ! although i enjoyed using the yarn it put me off when the bottom went baggy the first time i wore it so next time i will knit elastic (the fine sort) on the first few rows to avoid it happening again/it might be ideal for babies as the garmet is smaller and yarn is soft ?