The Snail of Happiness

The environmental impact of yarn does not begin and end with the fibre. This post looks at how yarn is made, including scouring, retting, spinning and dyeing, and why processing is such an important part of the story.

Looking for eco friendly yarn beyond wool? This post explores natural alternatives including linen, hemp, alpaca and organic cotton, along with their environmental impact and what they are like to knit or crochet with.

Wool and acrylic are both popular yarn choices, but their environmental impacts are very different. This post compares wool vs acrylic yarn, including fossil carbon, microplastics, biodegradability, durability and end of life.