Sustainable Knitting for Beginners and Beyond

20 Patterns for Environmentally Friendly Knits

epipa (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

128 Seiten

2021
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-1-4463-0881-3 (ISBN)

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Learn how to knit more sustainably with this practical guide from knitting blogger and environmentalist, Epipa. This collection of 20 projects shows you how you can make your knitting more environmentally friendly by choosing the most eco friendly yarns as well as tips on how to reduce your yarn footprint.

Ready to knit your way to a sustainable future?

Unravel the problem of unsustainable knitting and dive into a world where eco-friendly fibers intertwine with creativity.

Discover new techniques and guidelines for a greener knitting journey. From choosing eco-friendly yarns like bamboo and organic cotton to reducing your yarn footprint, this book is your roadmap to sustainable stitches.

In this hands-on guide, you’ll learn:

• How to select eco-friendly yarns and reduce your environmental impact.
• Techniques for repurposing materials and creating zero waste patterns.
• Tips for transforming old t-shirts and linens into unique cotton yarn.
• Step-by-step instructions for restoring unravelled yarn and turning abandoned projects into masterpieces.

Authored by renowned knitting pattern designer, blogger, and environmentalist Sascia Strohhammer, a.k.a. Epipa, this book showcases her expertise and passion for sustainable crafting. Get ready to embark on a knitting adventure that not only nurtures your creativity but also promotes a more sustainable future.

Sascia Strohhammer is a knitting pattern designer, blogger and author best known by her brand name 'epipa.' She is the author of numerous books and is also an accomplished photographer. She lives in a small village near the Bavarian Alps, Germany, with her family, a dog, three cats and some chickens.

5         Preface

7         THE BASICS

8         Introduction

10       Mindful and sustainable in the yarn shop

12       Yarns from animals

15       Plant fibres

20       Standards and certifications

22       Make your own T-shirt yarn

24       Make your own cotton tape yarn

25       Relaxing frogged yarn

26       The colours

28       Dyeing yarn with food colourings

30       Sustainable care

32       Knitting techniques

43       PROJECTS

45       Everyday

46       Introduction

49       Basic top

52       Little case

55       Backpack

58       Easy peasy cowl

61       Kitchen

62       Introduction

65       Kitchen towel

69       Mesh shopping bag

73       Hanging organiser baskets

77       Place mats

80       Kitchen baskets

83       Dish sponge

87       Bathroom

88       Introduction

91       Body scrubby massage glove

94       Back scrubby

97       Small bathmat

101     Hairband

105     Facial pads for the home spa

108     Scrunchie

111     Living room

112     Introduction

114     Table runner

117     Meditation cushion

121     Patchwork mat

124     About the author

124     Thanks

126     Sources

127     Index

Erscheinungsdatum	09.06.2021
Zusatzinfo	89 Illustrations
Verlagsort	Newton Abbot
Sprache	englisch
Maße	210 x 275 mm
Gewicht	555 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10	1-4463-0881-2 / 1446308812
ISBN-13	978-1-4463-0881-3 / 9781446308813
Zustand	Neuware