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Discover the joys of knitting with alternative fibres. Nourish your knitting skills with valuable information on plant-based fibres! The properties of plant-based yarns – cotton, linen, hemp, silk, and others – are unique, naturally. They don’t behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics you need the right project. Knits From the Greenhouse is here to help you cultivate these fibers into beautiful finished designs. Dig in to find: High fibre knitwear using plant-based and blended yarns – linen, cotton, hemp, silk, and more. 18 projects designed specifically to show off the best properties these fibres ensure you have a beautiful finished project no matter the season. Helpful tips and tricks from crunchy designers who love working with plant-based fibres. From soil to skein to finished project, working with plant-based fibres is a joy with Knits From the Greenhouse – green thumb not required. AUTHOR: Cornelia Bartlette is a lifelong maker with current infatuations for fibre and shiny objects. Fastidious in some areas and downright reckless in others, her passion for making things with her hands is only matched by her love for her children and a well-attenuated stout. She resides in upstate New York and, yes, she has a cat. 200 colour and 50 b/w illustrations