Yarn Review: Trekking Pro Natura
Summary Trekking Pro Natura is Zitron's classic sock yarn with Bamboo (not viscose)! By making use of the actual Bamboo fibers (not the pulp), the end result is a stronger yarn. Bamboo fibers are not only strong enough to replace nylon in a sock yarn, they are soft, lustrous, and beautiful -- plus, natural bamboo, unlike the viscose "bamboo silks" retains 100% of bamboo's health-giving properties. Bamboo fibers not only breathe, they also absorb four times more moisture than cotton. Bamboo fiber is naturally antimicrobial, helping to reduce athletes foot without any added chemicals. And keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I like the beautiful heathered selection of colors available. One skein will make a generous pair of socks.
My Impressions Pro Natura's softness is so delicious that I find myself petting it while I knit. The blended fibers take color in beautifully subtle complexity. One of the best things about Pro Natura, is that its heathered solid colors are rich and it's multi-colors never stripe, instead they behave like the best handpaints. The Knitting Experience US # 0 - 2.5 (2 - 3mm) was recommended. I chose to use US # 1 dpn's and was pleased with the result. The yarn was soft to the touch and pleasant to knit with....knit up quickly and effortlessly. No snagging, no twisting, and no knots. The yarn can be pulled from either the center of the skein or the outside of the skein.
I'll be honest with you....I kind of hated for the project to end. Trekking pro natura is in my top picks.
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