The United Nations has declared 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibres. What is a natural fiber? One that is derived from renewable sources, such as, animals and plants, and can be made into a yarn. Some examples are wool, alpaca, silk, cotton, and hemp. Some of the more unusual sources are soy, sea weed, bamboo, and corn.

In upcoming post, I'll be letting you know more about these different fibers.