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More Free Crochet Patterns

Baby Ear Flap Hat	Rasta Hat
Shells & Ladders B. Blanket	Diamond Hooded Scarf
Sunflower Doily	Zig-Zag Headband
Ruffled Scarf Scarflette	Snowflake Table Runner
Fan Wrap	B. Lace Wrap

Blended Fabric

Blended fabrics are those derived from both natural and, or synthetic fibers. At least 2 or more different kinds of fibers are woven together to make the finished fabric.

Natural fibers can be blended with other natural fibers to create a natural blend, and they can also be blended with synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers may also be blended with other synthetics to create a desired fabric.

There are many benefits to blending fabrics, many different textures can be created for various different uses.

Some of the benefits of blended fabrics are the qualities of each individual fiber combined with the qualities of other fibers. For example cotton blended with polyester will give you the comfort of cotton, along with the wrinkle-resistance of polyester.

The more natural fibers the fabric contains, the more comfortable the fabric will be to wear, since natural fabrics is more breathable and does not contain any chemicals. The label on the end of the fabric bolt will state what fibers the fabric contains along with care instructions.

Some of the most common blended fabrics are:

Polyester/Cotton

Nylon/Wool

Nylon/Acetate

Ramie/Polyester

Ramie/Acrylic

Wool/Cotton

Linen/Cotton

Linen/Silk

Linen/Rayon

Silk/Wool

Rayon/Cotton