Conscious Crafts Knitting 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands Vanessa Koranteng 9780711266049

Description In Conscious Crafts: Knitting, 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.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 Black Girl Knit Club, Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng, have curated 20 modern makes, ranging from plant pot cosies to throws and snoods, to introduce the basics of knitting. 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 repurposing used textiles into your own upcycled yarn, all whilst embracing the restorative benefits of craft.Packed with inspiring ideas and practical guidance, Conscious Crafts: Knitting gives you the simple skills to get started with this fulfilling craft, and explores how the joy of creating your own unique makes can nurture your well-being. Clean photography, contemporary step-by step illustrations and mindful mantras are neatly knitted together to celebrate the art of knitting for a handmade future.The projects: 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.The techniques: moss; sticking; rib; knit; purl and arm kitting. Upcycled yarn.The Conscious Crafts series 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: Pottery, Quilting and Whittling.About the Author Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng are the co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club, a knitwear collective based in East London. They teach workshops, give talks and have been featured in the international press for their call for more diversity within the craft community. blackgirlknitclub.com @blackgirlknitclub Reviews“Charming…First-time knitters will feel confident in getting started. This is perfect for readers looking to use crafts as a break from the daily hustle and bustle.” * Publishers Weekly *“The patterns in this book are simple, soothing and fun to knit.”* CraftGossip *Book InformationISBN 9780711266049Author Vanessa KorantengFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Leaping Hare PressPublisher Quarto Publishing PLCWeight(grams) 440g