Alt Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More
by Shannon Okey
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Author: Shannon OkeyEdition: Paperback
Published: 2008-09
ISBN: 1580089151
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Summary of Alt Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More
Although DIYers have been using salvaged materials for years, the fastest growing trend in knitting and crochet takes reduce-reuse-recycle to a whole new level. In ALT FIBER, craft author and teacher Shannon Okey presents 25 patterns for sweaters, wraps, socks, hats, pillows, bags, and more using non-allergenic plant fibers. From the seaweed-derived Seacell yarn, which transmits vitamins and nutrients to the skin when worn, to soy-based yarns made from tofu manufacturing waste, alternative fibers are readily available, easy to care for, and good for the environment. And because these fibers work up, drape, and wear like no other yarns, Okey teaches crafters of all skill levels about each fiber's properties, how to incorporate them into existing patterns, and how to hand-dye them. Knitting green has never been so easy.General Books
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