Conscious crafts.

Introduction -- Tools and equipment -- Knitting basics -- Finishing techniques/abbreviations -- Knitting tension (gauge) -- I am grateful for the home I have -- Teacup coasters -- Desk mat -- Bathroom mat -- Striped bathroom mat -- Dish cloths -- Knitted blanket -- Textured wall hanging -- Plant pot cozies -- Pom-pom Christmas wreath -- Cushion cover -- My confidence is the best accessory! -- Rib twist headband -- Fingerless mittens -- Striped mittens -- Fringed scarf -- Moss stitch snood -- Striped moss stitch snood -- Basketweave bag -- Small basketweave bag -- Phone case -- Make your own yarn

Knitting (Conscious Crafts) is a contemporary craft project book presenting over 20 projects for beginners. In Knitting (Conscious Crafts), 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. 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