The perfect resource for any knitter wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and create wonderful, sustainable projects for their friends and family. This collection of twenty projects from knitting blogger and environmentalist Epipa shows you how to knit more sustainably. With this practical guide you can learn how to make your knitting more environmentally friendly by choosing the most eco-friendly yarns such as bamboo, organic cotton, linen and flax, as well as tips on how to reduce your yarn footprint. Drawing on her childhood experience where she was encouraged by her grandmothers to reuse, repair, and recycle, Epipa shares all her ideas for living a more sustainable lifestyle while still enjoying the craft of knitting. As well as advice on yarn sourcing and the environmental impact of various different types of yarn, Epipa shares her knitting patterns for a more zero waste lifestyle. There are instructions for how to turn old t-shirts, bed linen and tablecloths into your own cotton yarn and how to restore unravelled yarn from unfinished projects to its former glory rather than laying abandoned in a cupboard. The projects include beautiful, useful and practical things for everyday life such as shopping baskets for the larder, the kitchen and the bathroom as well as rugs and runners and accessories for the bathroom. Choose from knitted tea towels, dish clothes, and shopping bags so you don’t need to buy “disposable” plastic versions. Many of the projects are suitable for beginner knitters, and all the basic knitting instructions are included, but there are also more complicated projects including a knitted top and backpack for those with more experience.

"The clutter of plastic bags is revealed as an ample supply of craft materials in this innovative crafting book. Using simple instructions, the guide shows how to create ?plarn,? plastic yarn, by cutting strips of plastic from excess bags and then rolling them up to create a ball from which to knit any number of great items. Projects featured in this instructional include a mobile phone cozy, purse, belt, beaded earrings, drink mats, hair bands with bobbles, travel card wallet, heart necklace, disc earrings, brooch, bottle holder, hair clip, and handbag"--Provided by publishe

A book that shows you that knitting while recycling is not only useful but funky and fun!There's something for every age group, and the only limit is your imagination.

Detailing a wide range of perspectives and approaches to environmental issues, this unique crafting manual offers ideas for knitting conscientiously. Leading figures of the industry, from designers to yarn company executives, share their methods for integrating green principles into their work and lives--selecting organic products, facilitating an alternative to chemical detergent, recycling old projects, reducing disposable plastic bags, and creating pieces that provide warmth and save on energy. Inventive and timely, this practical guidebook explains answers to important questions such as What makes a yarn organic? and Are natural dyes safer than chemical dyes? Providing 20 clever designs for earth-friendly garments, accessories, gifts, and home furnishings, craft enthusiasts of all skill levels will enjoy projects that balance the altruism of saving the planet with the joyful benefits of their favorite hobby.

Features 31 crochet and knitting patterns made with eco-friendly yarns such as soy, hemp, organic cotton and recycled knitting supplies. This title 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.|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.

With over 35 stunning designs, this collection will not only help you slow down and be in the moment, but also uses only natural or recycled yarns, allowing you to be kind to the planet too. The projects include items to make for yourself and your home, such as textured facecloths, reusable make-up removers, and a classic market bag. You'll also learn how to make garments and accessories including a striped stash-buster sweater, yoga socks, and a stylish bucket hat. Finally, there is a range of practical and eye-catching decorations, from a chunky floor pillow and cozy throw to a striking wall hanging. All of the projects use recycled yarns or natural fibers such as eco-friendly cotton, wool, and bamboo, and many are perfect for using up leftover yarns from other projects. With practical designs in gorgeous color palettes, these patterns show you how to knit beautiful pieces while also reducing your impact on the environment.

The fiber world is all abuzz about sustainable yarns and alternative materials, and AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Knitting superstar Vicikie Howell and activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong present a groundbreaking volume that’s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of "green” yarns, including ones from soy, corn, and hemp.