Description
Book SynopsisLearn 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.
Table of Contents5 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
