Threads of Time

Abstract

A weaver discussed her attempts along with several fellow weavers, to rekindle interest in the use of agricultural hemp fabrics in England. Since hemp plants are no longer grown and farmed commercially in England, they first had to set up a hemp farm, called the Beeston Farm. Interest on their hemp farming grew and through the help of hemp fabrics experts and weavers, they were able produce two types of hemp yarns, a fine yarn and a two-ply yarn, from which a number of fabric products have been crafted. She further discusses some of the benefits of hemp fibers such as its hypo-allergenic and insulative properties as well versatility as a fabric, ideal for hand-knitting, machine- knitting, crochet, tatting and weaving.