AwareKnits: Knit and Crochet Projects for the EcoConscious Stitc torrent

What an unbeatable combination: knitting superstar Vickie Howell and eco-friendly needlework ideas!The fiber world is all abuzz about sustainable yarns, alternative materials, and organic fibers. They�re taking the marketplace by a storm, and AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a new socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Vickie Howell teams up with activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong to present a groundbreaking volume that�s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of organic, recycled, and �green� yarns, including ones made from soy, corn, and hemp. The pair also provides information on environmentally responsible yarn sources and manufacturing practices, energy consumption, and more.