Comments on: Recycled Wool is in Season!

By: 2 by 2 boutique

2 by 2 boutique — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:59:19 +0000

thank you for including my store!!

By: Tanya Apodaca Melby

Tanya Apodaca Melby — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:34 +0000

thx Autumn! I need to find time to look more for some patterns!

I REALLY need to update my store there are so many new products I haven’t had time to put up yet………like the amazing woollybottoms

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:27:42 +0000

Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

By: CMommy

CMommy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:17:09 +0000

OMG Autumn these little guys are GROWING TOO FAST. I can’t believe that pic of Sterling -he’s standing and looks like, trying steps!!! My Zig is about 3 weeks behind him in age and I feel like I was holding a newborn in my arms just a few days ago!!!!
LOOOOOVE wool. I never wanted to try it because I was scared it would be a hassle. I don’t like being without my covers while they dry from lanolizing but they are soooo worth it and amazing waterproof/breathability. Thank you for showing us Woolybottoms!! I’m addicted, need need need all their cutie stuff!!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:57:05 +0000

I am a bigtime fan of wool, and our wool soakers, shorties and longies are a nighttime diaper necessity in this house. I wanted to suggest Just Ducky Knits. No recycled wool but the covers and clothing are offered at a really great price, is great quality, and is adorable. I have a beautiful romper for my 8 month old and it is bulletproof!

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:37:09 +0000

Tanya, I don’t. When I had a sweater I liked and had already made longies out ofthe sleeves I sent the body to Jenn Cat’s Meow (not sure if that’s the correct name…I’m typing this on the phone so I can’t confirm). That was years ago so I bet there are more options available now.

I’ll have to check out your store.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:32:38 +0000

Dawn, most diapers take a few washes to reach full absorbency. Glad you found a diaper that works for you!

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:31:05 +0000

Lori, I used wool with Paisley and now with Sterling and don’t use fitteds

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:29:54 +0000

Heather, Thank you for the great advice!

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:25:52 +0000

If I can add a bit:
I’ve found that it’s a good idea to use a basin of some sort (I use a Rubbermaid container) for washing/lanolizing. I’ve heard it’s not so good for the plumbing, so I use a big container for this task. Then all that gunky lanolin isn’t going in my pipes.

It’s also a good idea to put a little of your wool wash or baby shampoo in with the lanolin. It helps to “emulsify” the lanolin.

You mentioned Alioop’s recycled wool and hand dyed wool. She also carries the neatest product called Wondercubes. They have lanolin and wool wash all in one step. You melt the cube in hot water, add it to your basin/sink full of lukewarm water, and lanolize/wash. No measuring, no separate items. Really easy, and full of lanolin. They also smell divine (she has lots of scents from which to choose). I am a knitting WAHM, and I use the Wondercubes for washing and lanolizing my items.

Thanks for the great article!