Bibliograph

Knit local, celebrating America's homegrown yarns, Tanis Gray

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Knit local, celebrating America's homegrown yarns, Tanis Gray

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Knit local

Oclc number

707259065

Responsibility statement

Tanis Gray

Sub title

celebrating America's homegrown yarns

Summary

"Knit Local showcases 30 beautiful fashion, accessory, and home decor 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"--, Provided by publisher"A "Locavore's Guide to Knitting" of sorts, this book showcases 30 beautiful fashion, acceessory and home decor 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"--, Provided by publisher

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