Knit local
Subtitle: celebrating America's homegrown yarns
By: Tanis Gray
Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781936096183
Subjects: Patterns; Knitting; Yarn; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting
Description: "Knit Local showcases 30 beautiful fashion, accessory, and home de;cor projects made with yarns manufactured and sold right here in North America. Expert knitter Tanis Gray stresses the wisdom of preserving local businesses, protecting the environment, and treating livestock humanely while tracing the journey of her yarns from sheep to skien." As informative as it is inspiring, this book is above all a stunning fashion source, with gorgeous projects that will leave you feeling good and looking even better"--

"A "Locavore's Guide to Knitting" of sorts, this book showcases 30 beautiful fashion, acceessory and home dčor projects made exclusively with yarns manufactured and sold in the USA. As well as offering thoughtful, in-depth profiles of the businesses and yarns, the text raises awareness of the importance of preserving local business, ecological sustainability and humane treatment of livestock. Finally, it is a stunning book of fashion (accessories too): gorgeous projects for all skill levels in a variety of American-made yarns"--
Notes: Includes index.