Bamboo yarn in this collection pairs bamboo fiber with acrylic for drapey summer tops, light blankets and baby clothes that flow instead of stiffening; choose by how much bamboo it contains. Bamboo gives a cool, fluid feel and is a favorite for summer tops.
YarnArt Jeans Bamboo is 50% bamboo, so it drapes more and suits summer tops and granny squares, while Alize Baby Best and Alize Happy Baby New are mostly acrylic with 10% bamboo, for baby cardigans and blankets (the maker labels the acrylic in Happy Baby New anti-pilling).
Bamboo fiber adds weight and drape, so a loosely knit top can lengthen as it is worn; wash and dry a swatch in Jeans Bamboo, then hang it to check its length before adjusting the pattern.
