Many knitters like seams to be invisible and single crochet, for sure, doesn't produce an invisible seam. But here's the thing : invisible seams are not as sturdy as a single crochet seam and a sturdy will help your garment to keeps its shape. We're talking cardigan, sweaters, T-shirts, vests and tank tops here.( I'm … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 4 : Seam your knits with single crochet (especially the cotton ones).
Category: Sustainability
I am strongly in favour of sustainable knitting. My way of addressing this issues is twofold : first, what went into the process of creating this fibre (how much water, toxic products, etc.), secondly, what becomes of the knitted items. Is it able to decompose speedily or not. I know many knitters are keen on their petro-chemical fibers or viscose, bamboo, etc. I give input to make these knitted items to last as long as possible (aka they remain wearable items and don’t speedily become waste that is very hard to recycle).
Unsolicited Knitting Advice 