Silk is good, although that's a) not precisely an *animal* fiber and b) Wicked 'Spensive, so. Leather also works but while a) it *IS* animal, b) it's not so good for the knitting, therein.
I've tried angora, which does not make my *skin* break out but does make my *nose* go crazy. Actual *fur* is ok (rabbit, fox, bear, reindeer, etc.) but, erm, see above, re leather.
Cashmere is Right Out.
Typically, IF it's a superwash, I can *probably* wear the item, so long as it is a) oversized and not tight to my skin and b) I wear a thick longsleeved summat under it. This, by the by, is how I can wear the LOVELY shawl you knitted me - alone or over something thin (like the average t-shirt weight) and I'm doomed, but over a long-sleeved, winter-weight top it's fine. I can wear it with my apron dress IF I am careful to ensure it never touches my skin.
I'm complicated, and used to having to reblock my sweaters from time to time ;)
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Date: 2007-08-04 03:06 pm (UTC)I've tried angora, which does not make my *skin* break out but does make my *nose* go crazy. Actual *fur* is ok (rabbit, fox, bear, reindeer, etc.) but, erm, see above, re leather.
Cashmere is Right Out.
Typically, IF it's a superwash, I can *probably* wear the item, so long as it is a) oversized and not tight to my skin and b) I wear a thick longsleeved summat under it. This, by the by, is how I can wear the LOVELY shawl you knitted me - alone or over something thin (like the average t-shirt weight) and I'm doomed, but over a long-sleeved, winter-weight top it's fine. I can wear it with my apron dress IF I am careful to ensure it never touches my skin.
I'm complicated, and used to having to reblock my sweaters from time to time ;)