Turns out I'm not very good at knitting

[Sundowner]

When I was young, a long time ago, I learnt to knit. I even managed to knit a jumper with a roll neck. Mind you, it looked like chainmail nut I proudly wore it.
My problem is that I can't wear proper sheep's wool, and I don't like the plastic wool

 

[SaraR]

When I was young, a long time ago, I learnt to knit. I even managed to knit a jumper with a roll neck. Mind you, it looked like chainmail nut I proudly wore it.
My problem is that I can't wear proper sheep's wool, and I don't like the plastic wool

Maybe try some linen yarn, which makes for lovely summer clothes and towels, or bamboo, hemp, cotton or even fleece yarn!

 

[Janne]

You can use Angora ( type of rabbit), Mohair, Kashmere ( types of goat) or Alpacka ( a type of south American animal)

They are just as warm, but much, much softer!

 

[Woody girl]

Yes I know what you mean about the horrible itchiness of real wool. I have trouble myself. Merino thermal wear is a real nightmare for me. Angora is the softest followed by alpaca. Mohair is a total nightmare! I do use cotton for summer wear and dish clothes and face flannels. Could possibly do some socks too. Will have to find a pattern one day if I can for cotton socks.

 

[Janne]

I thought he had some kind of lanolin allergy/sensitivity!

 

[Sundowner]

Whilst I appreciate wool as a natural product, I would go totally ape if I'd have to wear it, even with a t-shirt under.
The above alternatives sound great ........if I was still knitting

 

[Janne]

You might take it up now when old age approaches....

Sitting on a bench in the shade, knitting and feeding the pidgeons.

 

[Robson Valley]

I notice that woolens depend upon staple length and the manner of spinning.
Not bad money makers, in themselves. I've done it from raw fleece at a wool sale.
As a direct result, I believe that you get what you pay for. Some wool is poor.
So bad that wool polyester blends are supposed to be the saviours. Not.

I had a sweater/jumper custom knit for myself as a gift to myself this winter.
100% wool. It is as soft as cotton flannel cloth. It was expensive. Love it.