![]() ![]() Spanish moss has no roots, but instead soaks up water from the air by using a spongy coat around its stems and leaves. It is not a true moss, but a flowering plant which has adapted to growing in trees. ![]() Spanish Moss ( Tillandsia usneoides) is a plant commonly seen in the low country hanging from trees. The items woven from Spanish moss proved to be durable and waterproof, and best of all to the Confederate government, it was inexpensive. It didn't chafe the horse, cause overheating, and the weave allowed for the sweat to evaporate from the horse. The most obvious advantage of using Spanish moss was the abundance of it in the south. It was used in the place of horsehair for stuffing furniture, a filler in wall plasters and bricks, and in a variety of horse equipment. The weaving of Spanish moss doesn't begin with the Civil War, but rather, at least a century before. Here are some little known facts about how it was use back in the day. Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Fall 2008.Did you about the use of Spanish moss in furniture? Yes that’s right at one time it was used as stuffing and padding, as well as some other uses. Notions: Yarn needle two 1 3?4″ diameter buttons stitch markers (m). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge: 19 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in basketweave patt using larger hook 20 sts and 38 rows = 4″ in garter st. Yarn: Naturally Mist (80% superfine kid mohair, 20% nylon 181 yd /1 oz ): #617 green, 16 (18, 21) balls. Garment shown measures 35 ½” and is modeled with 1 ½” positive ease. ![]() Crochet basketweave fabric is sturdy and versatile, and the light and airy kid mohair yarn allows the coat its elegant length without becoming too bulky or heavy.įinished Size: 35 ½ (42, 48 ½)” bust circumference, buttoned. John was inspired by a photo in a 1930’s fashion magazine of a coat knitted in basketweave stitch. ![]()
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