{"product_id":"conscious-crafts-knitting-isbn-9780711266049","title":"Conscious Crafts: Knitting","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConscious Crafts: Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e, co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club unpick the meditative nature of the knitting process and its empowering skill set for creating, well-being and mindfulness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Making is mindfulness made practical, and knitting is an iconic craft proven to have a therapeutic impact on well-being. The co-founders of the \u003cb\u003eBlack Girl Knit Club\u003c\/b\u003e, Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng, have curated \u003cb\u003e20 modern makes\u003c\/b\u003e, ranging from plant pot cosies to throws and snoods, to introduce the \u003cb\u003ebasics of knitting\u003c\/b\u003e. Covering fundamental stitches and techniques including casting on, knit, pearl and moss stitch, Sicgmone and Vea show how these can be adapted for different projects as well as \u003cb\u003erepurposing used textiles\u003c\/b\u003e into your own upcycled yarn, all whilst embracing the restorative benefits of craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Packed with \u003cb\u003einspiring ideas\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epractical guidance\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConscious Crafts: Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the simple skills to get started with this fulfilling craft, and explores \u003cb\u003ehow the joy of creating\u003c\/b\u003e your own unique makes \u003cb\u003ecan nurture your well-being\u003c\/b\u003e. Clean \u003cb\u003ephotography\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econtemporary step-by step illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emindful mantras\u003c\/b\u003e are neatly knitted together to celebrate the art of knitting for a handmade future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe projects:\u003c\/b\u003e tea cup coasters; desk and bathroom mats; cushion cover; mug holder; throw; wall hanging; plant pot cosy; festive reef; head band; mittens and scarves with tassels; snoods; clutch and purse bags; phone case holder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e moss; sticking; rib; knit; purl and arm kitting. Upcycled yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eConscious Crafts series\u003c\/b\u003e places mindfulness and well-being at the heart of making. Picking out proven meditative crafts and bespoke authors, these practical, contemporary guides are an inviting introduction to reconnecting head, heart, and hands. Also available from the Conscious Crafts series: \u003ci\u003ePottery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuilting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhittling\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Leaping Hare Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891940847845,"sku":"NP9780711266049","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_e4472d6b-6543-4759-b289-85df91816760.jpg?v=1773101423","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/conscious-crafts-knitting-isbn-9780711266049","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}