Old knitting yarn would contain asbestos only if had been cotaminated with some asbestos product during its time of storage. Only analysis by a qualified lab can telll you.
The only way to definitively determine if old tiles contain asbestos is to have them tested by a certified asbestos inspector. Asbestos was commonly used in tiles before the 1980s, so if your tiles were installed before then, there is a higher likelihood of them containing asbestos. However, visual inspection alone is not enough to confirm the presence of asbestos.
The Knitting Sequence areNeedle holding an old stitch loop at rest positionNeedle casting off an old stitch loop at clearing positionNeedle forming a new stitch loop with a newly fed yarn at knock over positionAnd repeat.
No. Owens Corning Fiberglas insulation was made with Fiberglas providing the fibrous functions in place of asbestos.
If knitting, layer the old and the new skein for about 4 stitches and knit through both skeins.
An asbestos screen is a test to find traces of asbestos in certain places. These screens are usually in old buildings.
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It appears they may have gone out of business. All of the links to their old web page are now saying the address is not valid. I can't find anything recent about them in any knitting or crochet forums either.
Lynn Ovenden has written several books about knitting and fiber arts, including "Definitive Designs for the Modern Knitter" and "Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects." She is known for her creative design work and innovative approach to knitting.
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Old asbestos can crumble and the fibers may become airborne. If inhaled, this could be damaging to the body. However, new and maintained asbestos do not present these dangers and are completely safe.
Asbestos used to be used in the plaster mix to help strengthen the plaster. So if you are ever renovating an old pool with plaster it is best to have it tested for Asbestos.