AwareKnits: Knit & Crochet Projects for the Eco-Conscious Stitcher [Paperback]

Vickie Howell (Author), Adrienne Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2009

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.

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

VICKIE HOWELL is a self-proclaimed crafty grrrl. In an effort to mobilize the feminist-based knitting movement, she founded successful chapters of the irreverent but socially conscious knitting group Stitch ’n Bitch in Los Angeles and Austin. Vickie was the host of DIY’s Knitty Gritty and has written three books for Sterling and one for Lark: New Knits on the Block; Not Another Teen Knitting Book; Knit Aid; and Pop Goes Crochet!.

 

Co-author ADRIENNE ARMSTRONG is a knitter, environmentalist, and owner of the sustainable living shop The Atomic Garden in Oakland, California. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600594697
• ISBN-13: 978-1600594694
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Fun! October 9, 2012

By Dawn M. Hennig

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I am an avid knitter. After borrowing this book from my local library, I knew I just had to have it!
I found it on Amazon by a private seller. It came very fast, in mint condition.

If you've heard of Vickie Howell, you will recognize the style throughout the book. :) Fun and Cool! Very modern.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun August 21, 2012

By Jen

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More than just new cute and trendy patterns. Fun and educational about yarns, help you navigate threw expensive options and know what you are buying is benefiting more than just your finished product. Great little tid-bits to add to cards when gifting a home made item.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars For the determined conservationist crafter July 5, 2012

By KiwiKathleen

Format:Paperback

This book is really nicely presented, has some great designs with excellent instructions, and clever titles - e.g. 'Tie-Phoon' for a knitted tie, and 'Save the Tees' for making a sort of hamper out of old tee-shirts.

Sadly, this book makes me feel a little inadequate. But no, I mustn't think that - after all, to quote Eleanor Roosevelt: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Hmm, let me put my feelings a little differently then - there are times when I wish I had the energy and the dollars to be so absolutely and thoroughly eco-conscious as the authors of this book are.

No regrets, Kathleen! And after all, I'm good at adapting. I have scanned a few pages of this library book because I'm fascinated by the idea of using plastic bag strips for crochet, and I'm all into recycling, and there's a gorgeous little knitted, smocked dress which I might make for my granddaughter.

For someone who has the money to purchase these yarns (or the determination to use nothing else), this book is amazing. You can knit a lovely blanket out of 100% certified organic wool, make a cape out of a yarn that is 70% bamboo and 30% silk, make a sleeveless cardigan out of a yarn that is 29% soysilk ... I never knew such things existed, so for this alone I have enjoyed this book.

This book does exactly what it says it's going to. Excellent.