Knit Green (eBook)

20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability

Joanne Seiff (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2009
176 Seiten
Turner Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-470-53152-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Let Your Knitting Go GreenKnit Green offers tons of information and ideas on everything you need to be a more environmentally conscious knitter. From sourcing materials locally and using organic products, to supporting fair work and fair trade programs, Knit Green is a tremendous source of information to help you tailor your craft to your convictions.Fashion-forward knitting and easy-to-digest essays come together to help you "e;green-up"e; your hobby and easily implement suggestions and strategies for sustainability in the context of knitting. You'll get a full exploration of green avenues and product options, including organically -farmed fibers, non-animal yarns, alternative or recycled fibers and yarns, fair work and fair trade companies and programs, buying local, sustainable farming and energy in yarn production, and more. Plus, you'll find more than 20 fashionable patterns that don't sacrifice style for sustainability.20 projects for environmentally conscious knittingFull exploration of green knitting product optionsFrom the author of Fiber GatheringFrom vegan options to eco-diversity, Knit Green gives you the tools you need to green-up not only your knitting, but your whole life!

Inhalt

Introduction.

1 Supporting Biodiversity.

2 Sustainable Farming Practice.

3 Vegan Knitting.

4 Maintaining Folk and Indigenous Traditions.

5 Promoting Fair Trade and Fair Work.

6 Organic and Natural Fibers and Labeling Use.

7 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

8 Buy Local Goods.

9 Changing Our Habits.

Conclusion: Every Little Bit Makes a Difference.

Table of Abbreviations.

Tips and Techniques.

Resources.

About the Author.

Index.

Rezensionen

lt;b>[STARRED REVIEW] "There are books that are carefully orchestrated to hop on the "green crafts" bandwagon, and there are books like this one: a thoughtful, intelligent work that discusses how everyday crafters can make environmentally responsible choices. The projects are fun and varied." (Library Journal, December 2009)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.8.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Schlagworte: eco-friendly knitting • environmentally conscious knitting • Fashion-forward knitting • Fiber Gathering • green knitting product options • Joanne Seiff • Knit Green • Knit Green: 20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability • Knitting • knitting patterns • Sustainable crafting • sustainable knitting
• ISBN-10: 0-470-53152-5 / 0470531525
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-53152-5 / 9780470531525