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Book SynopsisIn Conscious Crafts: Knitting, co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club unpick the meditative nature of the knitting process and its empowering skill set for creating, well-being and mindfulness. Making is mindfulness made practical, and knitting is an iconic craft proven to have a therapeutic impact on well-being. The co-founders of the
Black Girl Knit Club, Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng, have curated
20 modern makes, ranging from plant pot cosies to throws and snoods, to introduce the
basics of knitting. Covering fundamental stitches and techniques including casting on, knit, pearl and moss stitch, Sicgmone and Vea show how these can be adapted for different projects as well as
repurposing used textiles into your own upcycled yarn, all whilst embracing the restorative benefits of craft.
Packed with
inspiring ideas and
practical guidance,
Conscious Crafts: Knitting gives you the simple skills to
Trade Review“Charming…First-time knitters will feel confident in getting started. This is perfect for readers looking to use crafts as a break from the daily hustle and bustle.” * Publishers Weekly *
“The patterns in this book are simple, soothing and fun to knit.” * CraftGossip *
