What is Thrumming?
Thrumming was born in Newfoundland, off the east coast of Canada. It is a technique for adding a layer of wool
roving to create a very warm and almost totally wind and waterproof mitten. Pieces of roving are knit in to
individual stitches with the extra length of the roving remaining inside. With wear, these rovings’ felt, creating the
barrier needed to protect hands from the icy winds.
It is really important to note that thrumming works best when knit with non-superwash wool and non-superwash sliver. The scale on the surface of both fibers work together to bond and keep the fibres from separating.
Thrumming can be used for items other than mittens as well. Hat, slippers or a headband (which I am currently designing). And I am thinking of designing a vest. A double sided, thrummed vest would be perfect for our climate.
Happy Thrumming
Lynette
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