Download or read book Sustainable Knitting for Beginners and Beyond written by epipa and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Eco Friendly Knits written by Emily Blades and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Download or read book Twenty to Make written by Emily Blades and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Knitting Green written by Ann Budd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Knit Green written by Joanne Seiff and published by John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-10-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Fiber Gathering offers 10 projects for environmentally conscious knitting and fully explores green topics and product options, from organic fibers to fair work programs to biodiversity and much more. Original.

Download or read book Knit Purl Save the World written by Vickie Howell and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Natural Eco Knits written by and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book AwareKnits written by Vickie Howell and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Knit Green written by Joanne Seiff and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Your Knitting Go Green Knit 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 "green-up" 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 knitting Full exploration of green knitting product options From the author of Fiber Gathering From vegan options to eco-diversity, Knit Green gives you the tools you need to green-up not only your knitting, but your whole life!

Download or read book Alt Fiber written by Shannon Okey and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More than twenty-five clothing, accessories, and housewares projects to knit and crochet using environmentally friendly plant fibers"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Heart Felt Knits written by Tamara Mello and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-08-22 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents twenty-five projects for knitting and wet-felting projects, including patterns for handbags, slippers, and child's toys, and provides tips on felting techniques and knitting instructions.

Download or read book Seasonal Slow Knitting written by Hannah Thiessen and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Thiessen’s new book is all about promoting creativity at a slower pace, offering advice on finding the time and space to knit in a restful, calming way.” —The Knitter Slow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through five basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore openly. Now, this seasonal approach encourages knitters to delve deeper into those concepts, applying them to everyday making through a series of essays, projects, and patterns that explore the life of a knitter throughout the year. Organized similarly to a seasonal planting guide or farmer’s almanac, each chapter and section is designed to identify and encourage small ways that knitters may begin to employ noticeable change: organizing your yarn stash, carving out time for knitting, and starting on that baby blanket in a timely manner. The ideas explored here add up to a fuller, more mindful year, all through the joyful experience that is knitting.

Download or read book Shades of Winter written by Ingalill Johansson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the sublime, subtle tones of wintry northern landscapes, the more than 35 projects in Shades of Winter showcase the natural beauty of pure undyed wool yarn photographed against the Scandinavian winter's snow crystals and cold. These gorgeous garments--from tops, sweaters, dresses, and coats to hats, mittens, scarves, and shawls--evoke wool's warmth and softness in many different patterns and textures. A knitter of any skill level and inclination will surely become enchanted by the possibilities: garments ranging from simple garter and stockinette to more elaborate cables, bobbles, texture, and lace patterns. Knitting with eco-friendly undyed wool creates a rich, visually organic theme for the book. The chapters are organized by the natural tones of the yarns: white, gray, and beige. These fine woolens are not only visually stunning, but hold the promise of doing no harm to the environment. Knitters will be transported by the book's artful photography, taken in one of Sweden's most exotic and famous locations, the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. Here, stylish knits are viewed in a dreamlike atmosphere, where ice columns and ice crystal crowns in the pillared hall range in color from the iciest light blue to the deepest petroleum blue. The only shivers a knitter will feel are those of pure delight at the contrast of woolen warmth next to icy environs. Like a modern fairy tale, Shades of Winter will captivate any knitter.

Download or read book Movement Matters written by Katy Bowman and published by Uphill Books. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings have always moved for what they need until recently. We know how a lack of movement impacts our bodies but how does culture-wide sedentarism impact the world? Movement Matters is an award-winning collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking presentation on the interconnectedness of nature, human movement, and the environment. Winner: Foreword Indies Book Award (Gold) Here Bowman widens her there is more to movement than exercise message presented in Move Your DNA and invites us to consider this idea: human movement is a part of the ecosystem. Movement Matters explores how we make ourselves, our communities, and our planet healthier all at the same time by moving our bodies more–as well as: How did we become so sedentary? (Hint: Convenience often saves us movement, not time.) the missing movement nutrients in our food how to include more nature in education why ecosystem models need to include human movement the human need for Vitamin Community and group movement Unapologetically direct, often hilarious, and always compassionate, Movement Matters demonstrates that human movement is powerful and important, and that living a movement-filled life is perhaps the most joyful and efficient way to transform your body, community, and world. A must read for exercise teachers, environmentalists, and those wanting simple, accessible ways to take action for a better world.

Download or read book No Sew Knits written by Kristen TenDyke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to knit a sweater seamlessly. Kristen TenDyke will teach you how to knit the perfect sweater--no assembly required. Through clever planning and some simple techniques, her knitting projects are shaped and joined as you go--all without sacrificing the pretty details. No-Sew Knits offers 20 garments that combine innovative construction and on-trend styling for comfortable everyday wear. Kristen takes the opportunity to introduce you to a variety of easier-than-they-seem techniques, while keeping each knitting pattern approachable for advanced beginners. Chapters offer basic no-sew patterns, interchangeable stitch patterns, cables, and lace. The results are beautifully constructed garments that boast eye-catching details such as seamless pockets, hoods, bust darts, and faux seams. Each knitting pattern features a Tip section that helps you learn new ways to customize your garments. Pretty and practical, the patterns in No-Sew Knits will build your knitting repertoire as you build your wardrobe.

Download or read book Green Living Made Easy written by Nancy Birtwhistle and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. 'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady

Download or read book Finish Free Knits written by Kristen TenDyke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine knitting a beautiful sweater without the stressful obstacles of sewing, seaming, and grafting. Welcome to Knitwear designer Kristen TenDyke's world of Finish-Free Knits! While exploring these 20 designs, you will discover stitch-free solutions to previously frustrating obstacles needed to finish a design. Kristen will teach you to knit sweaters with no assembly required. Through clever planning and some simple techniques, the projects in Finish-Free Knits are shaped and joined during knitting--without sacrificing the pockets, buttonbands, shaped collars, and more that is accomplished in most designs by sewing together separate pieces. In addition, learn how to shape armholes, join pieces as you go, use short-rows for shaping, and more. Once these stress-free finishing techniques are learned, you will enjoy the freedom to apply variations of each method in projects beyond the book. With Finish-Free Knits you can avoid the dreaded "Some Assembly Required" phrase forever.