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Never before has it been so important to be aware of our
environmental footprint and impact. As a knitter and yarn lover you
will already be aware of the benefits of 'making' rather than
'buying' and the benefits of knitting with natural rather than
synthetic fibres. But are you sure your yarn choices are as
environmentally friendly as they could be? This collection of 20
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 rather than throw things
away, repair damaged clothes and homewares, and recycle unwanted
linen to be used as cleaning rags and cloths, 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
without the need for 'disposable' cloths and paper towels. 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. This is the perfect resource for any knitter wanting to
reduce their carbon footprint and create wonderful, sustainable
projects for their friends and family.
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