Kendall Crolius, co-author of the "Knitting With Dog Hair" book, supports the effort to take the stuff mainstream, though she is quick to say that she can't picture "a huge industrial dog-spinning factory" popping up any time soon.

WSJ: Knitting and Weaving Artisans Embrace 'Chiengora' Yarn From Dog Hair

The near universal reaction to a pile of yarn labeled "dog hair" is a wince.

WSJ: Knitting and Weaving Artisans Embrace 'Chiengora' Yarn From Dog Hair

But imagine the convenience of having a vacuum at your elbow, to sweep up Cheerios and dog hair.

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