Brought to you by MILK
So, addressing one of my notes-to-talk-about from last time:
Knitting needles:
For my Doctor Five scarf (which is coming along AWESOME, by the way) I got some new needles made of something called "Casein" which, up til now I hadn't heard of.
The blurb from the place I bought them from:
"Casein is made from a natural organic protein polymer (skimmed milk) that is not toxic to produce. They are biodegradable, static eliminating, ideal for arthritic knitters, warm to the touch while being used, lighter than bamboo, and flexible!"
My first thought: Weird. Milk products in my knitting needles.
Second thought: Awesome. Milk products in my knitting needles.
Okay, so after I've been knitting with these for a while I've come to the conclusion that they're pretty neat, though I'm not sure If I prefer them over my heavier, metal needles.
From Wikipedia:
In addition to being consumed in milk, casein is used in the manufacture of adhesives, binders, protective coatings, plastics (such as for knife handles and knitting needles), fabrics, food additives and many other products. It is commonly used by bodybuilders as a slow-digesting source of amino acids as opposed to the fast-digesting whey protein, and also as an extremely high source of glutamine (post-workout). Another reason it is used in bodybuilding is because of its anti-catabolic effect, meaning that casein consumption inhibits protein breakdown in the body.
Equal application for both knitting and bodybuilding. Science? You win this round.
Knitting needles:
For my Doctor Five scarf (which is coming along AWESOME, by the way) I got some new needles made of something called "Casein" which, up til now I hadn't heard of.
The blurb from the place I bought them from:
"Casein is made from a natural organic protein polymer (skimmed milk) that is not toxic to produce. They are biodegradable, static eliminating, ideal for arthritic knitters, warm to the touch while being used, lighter than bamboo, and flexible!"
My first thought: Weird. Milk products in my knitting needles.
Second thought: Awesome. Milk products in my knitting needles.
Okay, so after I've been knitting with these for a while I've come to the conclusion that they're pretty neat, though I'm not sure If I prefer them over my heavier, metal needles.
From Wikipedia:
In addition to being consumed in milk, casein is used in the manufacture of adhesives, binders, protective coatings, plastics (such as for knife handles and knitting needles), fabrics, food additives and many other products. It is commonly used by bodybuilders as a slow-digesting source of amino acids as opposed to the fast-digesting whey protein, and also as an extremely high source of glutamine (post-workout). Another reason it is used in bodybuilding is because of its anti-catabolic effect, meaning that casein consumption inhibits protein breakdown in the body.
Equal application for both knitting and bodybuilding. Science? You win this round.