Frequently Asked Questions
Contrary to popular belief: hemp is soft! Obviously, don't expect a stretchy, fluffy wool like some animal wools, but rather something between linen (less cold, less dry, less stiff) and cotton (softer, more breathable, more durable)! You'll find more information on the differences between hemp and cotton here. One of the biggest advantages of hemp is that it becomes more and more supple and softer the more you wear it and wash it, not to mention its thermoregulatory properties, which mean you can wear it in both summer and winter!
In summary, our 100% hemp has a similar appearance to linen, and our hemp/organic cotton blends are very close to the appearance of cotton.
Before wearing your garment for the first time, we recommend washing it separately once to remove excess dye. Always use an eco-friendly liquid detergent, which is gentler than powder detergent, and do not wash at a temperature exceeding 40°C unless otherwise stated.
Hand wash or machine wash on a low spin cycle, and dry flat or tumble dry on low heat, always away from direct sunlight to avoid fading the colours.
Note : Hemp, like any absorbent fiber, can become rough if you care for it with hard water. In this case, rub your knit between your hands after drying to make it soft and supple again (possibly put it in the dryer for a few minutes).
The web is full of videos and tutorials to teach you the basics of knitting. You'll quickly discover how to ball a skein, cast on stitches, knit in the round, weave in ends, and more, just by visiting this link:
Videos to help you get started and improve your knitting and crochet skills {on Knit Spirit}
You will also find a knitting glossary hereOnce you have the basics down, all you have to do is find the right model and choose the yarn you like to make it!
Once you have chosen a pattern and the right yarn, you will need to check that you get the same number of stitches and rows on a 10 cm x 10 cm sample as indicated by the creator of the pattern. If this is not the case, there is a good chance that the result will be the wrong size, so you will need to adapt the pattern to your knitting style. To better understand, you can consult:
[Knitting] Think about the swatch {on Thread&Needles}
For your information, please note that hemp fiber (in the case of 100% hemp yarns), like its cousin linen, will give you excellent results when knitted in an airy way, with openwork (fishnet, river, netting stitches, etc.), using larger needles than those recommended. The mesh will be very supple and drape beautifully!
Yes! It is now possible to become a Natissea knitting hemp reseller.
Do not hesitate to contact us to tell us about your project via this form.