Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about this book. Instead of judging between "right" and "wrong," Knitting Green will help you understand the complicated issues so that you can make educated choices for yourself. Articles by Pam Allen (former editor of Interweave Knits and creative director for Classic Elite Yarns) and Clara Parkes (editor of Knitter'sReview.com) explain some of the misconceptions about organic and "green" yarns. Essays by author and shop-owner Lisa R. Myers, natural-dyer Darlene Hayes, and author/designer/sheep-breeder Kristin Nicholas bring to light some of the pros and cons of putting green practices into use. Additional essays by Sandi Wiseheart (former editor of knittingdaily.com), Amy R. Singer (editor of Knitty.com), Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (frenchgirlknits.com), and avid knitter Carmen S. Hall provide a smorsgasbord of food for environmental thought.
In addition, there are 22 terrific projects (it's photographed here with my Blue Cloud Afghan) that either make use of an organic or "green" yarn or are designed for an earth-friendly purpose. The projects include Veronik Avery's All-North American Hoodie that is knitted with yarn that is grown, processed, and distributed only in North America; Nancy Bush's Videvik Shawl that provides a lightweight layer of warmth; Deborah Newton's Commuter Knapsack that encourages travel by bike or public transportation; my Honor-the-Buffalo Socks and Mitts that make use of buffalo fiber that would otherwise go to waste, and Kristin TenDyke's Soap Nut Vessles that just might change the way you do laundry forever.
And talk about green--if you order this book through the Books page on my website, the kind folks at Interweave will give me a kickback of "green" currency!
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The discussion re: organic yarns came up in the Yarn Farmers group on Ravelry last year.
I had thought at one time of getting my fiber and yarn organic-certified. But after reading the guidelines on the Organic Trade Association's site (the OTA happens to be located right in my town!), I realized that it was impossible for me, a small producer with a small flock and limited fiscal resources, to do it. That said, I do my best to have as little impact on the environment as I can and still take good care of my flock.
congratulations!
Any chance that we could somehow order signed copies directly from you? (increasing your workload *but* also increasing your "green" stash...)
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