Knokkon DIY cotton pads from nettle-hemp-cotton yarn

DIY Crocheted cotton pads

These beautiful, almost jewelry like cotton pads are crocheted from one of the most ecological yarns available, Knokkon nettle-hemp-cotton yarn. Nettle (urtica dioica) and hemp are bast fibres with pleasantly rough fibre. The hemp and the stinging nettle fibres have excellent qualities and have been used since ancient times. The stinging nettle is also called the Northern silk as the fibre has silky like feel to it and gives the finished products a beautiful sheen and exquisite look. The materials in the yarn are manufactured ethically and ecologically for Knokkon in Germany and Turkey.

Half of the Knokkon nettle-hemp-cotton yarn is very ecological special materials, European nettle and hemp fibre The other half is cotton. The cotton used as a binder in the yarn is organic certified. In the finished product, the breathability of hemp fibre and especially nettle becomes very evident when the product is close to the skin. Nettle and fiber hemp fibre keep you feeling comfortable.

The set includes 10 g hank of nettle-hemp-cotton yarn and printed instructions.

YARN / YARN CONSUMPTION / CROCHETING NEEDLES

The yarn is very plentiful and thin; therefore the yarn is held double using a 3 mm crochet hook. The result is quite airy, but the pads will firm up a bit after washing. Using a 2,5 mm hook will result in a firmer, smaller pad.

The 10 g mini skein is enough yarn for 4 pads.

HOOK SIZE
Using a 3 mm hook the size of the crocheted cotton pad will be approximately 7,5 cm in diameter, there will be some shrinkage due to washing.

Color: off-white, nettle and hemp bring small differences in color to the yarn, which are part of the nature of the product.

Yarn count:

Nm 34/2

Care instructions for Knokkon products made from nettle-hemp-cotton yarn:

Wash products made from Knokkon yarns separately from other laundry, natural fibers may come off the lint, especially in the first few washes.

Fill the washing machine in half so that any loose fibres are rinsed off properly.

The washing temperature of the products is 40 ° C

There is no need to tumble dry the products, a string or flat drying is enough

No dry cleaning

Do not bleach

Ironing up to 150 ° C

Shrinks about 15%

Countries of origin:

Nettle: Germany

Hemp: Germany

Cotton: Turkey

The cotton used in the yarn is organic certified

Yarn spinning: Germany

Nettle, hemp and cotton together form a highly ecological yarn that challenges conventionally produced cotton. The cotton used in Knokkon yarns is organically certified. This water-saving yarn is thin and perfect for making great eco-friendly textile products. The finished product has a wonderful silky shine and close to the skin it ensures a comfortable feeling. Knokkon’s goal is to keep the carbon footprint of its products as small as possible. The materials are ecological and are sourced as close as possible. The Stinging nettle (urtica dioica) and hemp are ecologically and ethically cultivated in Germany. The fibers have been decorticated mechanically, without water, using an innovative method. The cotton used as a fabric binder is produced in Turkey ethically and ecologically.

Nettle- hemp-cotton yarn is an ecological choice also because no plant protection products or pesticides are used in the cultivation of the materials. Nettle and hemp grow without irrigation and improve the condition of the soil with their long and strong roots. Plants also attract beneficial insects to nest and overwinter on plant stalks and provide food for birds. Nettle-hemp- cotton yarn is a great choice for making ecological textiles.

Thank you for choosing an ethically produced organic product!