Knit, Purl, Save the World
Fabulous Knit and Crochet Projects for ECO-Friendly Stitchers
Published on 26. February 2010
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-7153-3634-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title features 31 gorgeous crochet and knitting patterns made with eco-friendly yarns such as soy, hemp, organic cotton and recycled knitting supplies. It offers easy-to-follow knitting projects for yourself and your home which include knitting mitten instructions, sock knitting, crocheted aromatherapy pillow and crocheted shopping bag. Basic techniques cover everything from knitting abbreviations and types of eco yarn for knitting, to crochet basics and felting and types of knitting stitches needed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
504 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-3634-2 (9780715336342)
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Persons
Vickie Howell is a self-proclaimed crafty grrrl. In an effort to mobilize the feminist-based knitting movement, she founded successful chapters of the irreverent but socially conscious knitting group Stitch 'n Bitch in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas. Co-author Adrienne Armstrong is a knitter, environmentalist, and owner of the sustainable living shop The Atomic Garden in Oakland, California.
Content
Introduction; FOR THE BODY; Neck of the woods; Polar cap; Wrisfactor; Pash-greena; Greensleeves; Nature walks; Rainforest wrapper; and lots more...; FOR THE HOME; Greenhouse; Sari Charlie; Tree hugger; Buy-locally bag; Swatch to watch; and lots more...; Basic techniques; Credits and Acknowledgments; Knitting Abbreviations; Resources and Index.