Crocheting with Bamboo

When I saw bamboo yarn a few years ago at the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, I though to myself, 'that seems a bit silly, what will they think of next'. But I revised my thinking after working with it. Knitters may have a hard time with it because the yarn isn't very strong. Of course, crocheters never have this problem since crochet work is way stronger than knitted work. Knitting needles may also split the yarn, making it less strong - but crochet hooks may not do that. Since it's antibacterial, it is great for crocheted socks and baby things. It's soft, lustrous, and easy to work with. I have just discovered Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread. I crocheted a pair of baby socks with it and was very pleased! It's even inspired me to write some crochet sock patterns using this thread (they're not finished, though). I'm still not sure about the yarn, though. I don't like putting a lot of work into a project only to have it fall apart or wonky when I wash it. But I love this thread!
For more info on bamboo yarn, check out http://knitting.about.com/od/yarn/a/bamboo_yarn.htm