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The listing, Corn Fiber Yarn - Amaizing from SWTC has ended.

Here we have something a little different - 100% corn fiber yarn! Amaizing from South West Trading Company
in a pretty goldenrod. Unfortunately, I look awful in yellow, so here's a treat for those who don't. ;-)

Yarn made from corn fiber is like cotton in appearance, is breathable, has high wickability and good flame resistance. It also has more resilience and crimp than cotton, making the resulting fabric springier, and perhaps being easier on the hands to knit with. Made from a renewable natural fiber, the raw materials is abundant. It's made by fermenting the simple sugar from the corn plant.
Corn's properties include low odor retention and good moisture management. It has a fluid drape and is easy to care for. Quick drying like soy, it also has demonstrated increased soil release properties in the industry's washing tests, so stains don't set so easily as with cotton.

10 full and unused balls except for a gauge swatch ( see pics) which I shall frog and wash, so the yarn will look and feel and knit up as new.
The manufacturer calls the texture "ribbon chainette". I call it tape yarn. lol Again, see pics for a close up.
Color 161 "goldenrod", dye lot 71006-61
143 yards/1.76 oz per ball, 24 stitches with needles #7 should knit up to about 4".
machine washable and dryable
As always, the yarn will be carefully wrapped and shipped free, priority mail with tracking#, from my smoke free and pet free home.

Questions & Comments

Calcon.....Here we go again!! Love this yarn. Have you ever seen this before? I have not. Wonderful auction TX nightowl.

Apr 18th, 2012 at 10:39:57 AM PDT by

Thank you! It is really cool yarn, in every sense. lol Fun to knit with, and comfortable to wear in the heat!

Apr 18th, 2012 at 4:13:47 PM PDT by

Cool. I would love to try this yarn, but... yellow:( not my color either.

Apr 18th, 2012 at 8:17:20 PM PDT by

:-) I bought it thinking I'd knit yoga pants with it, but then chose turquoise bamboo yarn for the project.

Apr 18th, 2012 at 9:04:41 PM PDT by

I have plans for this yarn! I love yellow!!

Apr 19th, 2012 at 1:07:32 PM PDT by

What do you want to make with it, Surfincyersis?

Apr 19th, 2012 at 2:10:54 PM PDT by

is it highly absorbent? thanks

Apr 19th, 2012 at 1:57:20 PM PDT by

Corn fiber is very wickable, which means that moisture travels rapidly along the fiber surface and passes quickly through the fabric. So when you perspire, the moisture doesn't just sit there and feel icky. I gets absorbed but quickly released at the outside. You won't feel sweaty.

Apr 19th, 2012 at 2:22:25 PM PDT by

oh, and I CAN spell! ;-) But some of the keys here seem to get stuck, especially "b".

Apr 19th, 2012 at 3:40:38 PM PDT by

I just found an awesome pattern that this would be perfect for. Too bad I am saving all my credits for "warm weather yarn"!!! Looking fwd to getting me some a' that! :-)

Apr 20th, 2012 at 3:39:09 PM PDT by

You mean like linen, cotton, bamboo? These are all great for hot and humid weather. Living in Texas, I get my fair share of this! lol But so is corn fiber, actually. You might want to google "corn fiber yarn reviews", or similar.
Whatever you decide to bid on, though, best of luck!

Apr 20th, 2012 at 5:31:41 PM PDT by

I make cowls. Yellow is my favorite color and I do not mind the ribbon look. I always mix textures and can't wait to get my hands on this!!

Apr 21st, 2012 at 2:43:57 PM PDT by

Cowls are great! I like them much better than scarves - no dangling bits! lol Are you on ravelry? I would love to see yours!

Apr 21st, 2012 at 3:22:11 PM PDT by

I do not know what ravelry is. I am on Listia under Sue Creates! Go there and look at my past auctions. There you will see my work. All different styles and textures.

Apr 21st, 2012 at 4:47:56 PM PDT by

Oooops, I did it again! Posted instead of replying....

Apr 21st, 2012 at 6:37:12 PM PDT by

I'll check it out right now! --

Ravelry is a free social networking Web site for those who knit, crochet and spin yarn. Ravelry includes tools to help you plan and track your projects, and to organize your yarn and tools. For interaction with other members, the site includes forums, groups, pattern sharing and yarn contributions.
I sent you a private message with more info.

Apr 21st, 2012 at 6:32:48 PM PDT by

Member of Ravelry now! Thanks!

Apr 21st, 2012 at 7:21:20 PM PDT by

sweet! I just added you to my friends there

Apr 21st, 2012 at 8:03:19 PM PDT by

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