YarnCraft Episode 38 :: Top 10 Ways to Add Eco-Friendly Projects to Your Yarncrafting

In this episode of YarnCraft, Liz and Zontee prepare for Earth Day with eco-friendly yarns and our top 10 ways to add eco-friendly projects to your yarncrafting.

But FIRST, the girls of YarnCraft take your your phone calls and questions. Learn more about blocking and the great product The Knitter’s Block, our Stitch of the Week, and fun websites from listeners like you, such as WooWork! Thanks for all your calls — keep them coming!

Patterns discussed include:

Totes and Bags

• Green Living Tote
• Market Bag
• Kids’ Earth Day Tote

Dishtowels and Scrubbies

• Spring Cleaning Scrubbies
• Cottontail Dishtowels

Crafts with Kids

• Earth Day Flower Pots

Baby Blankets

• Pure Appeal Baby Blanket
• Hooded Baby Wrap
• Earth Baby Afghan

Baby Sweaters

• Earth Baby Kimono
• Nature Baby Kimono

Shawls

• Knit Nature’s Choice Prayer Shawl
• Crochet Nature’s Choice Prayer Shawl
• Airy Waves Shawl

Pets

• Francesca - Nature’s Choice Dog Sweater
  
• Sharkey - Nature’s Choice Dog Sweater
  

Beach Items

• Beach Cover-up/Cardigan
• Beach Cover-up/Pullover

Scarves

• Classic Cables Scarf

Sweaters

• Babette Baby Coat
• Portland Cardigan (Paid Pattern)

Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — Get great ideas for using up leftover yarn (all the better to get new yarn with)! Whether you craft it, donate it, or decorate with it, we have an idea for you. Don’t miss this segment!

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode, we will be discussing Mother’s Day. Have a great project you’ve made? Have you received a great yarncrafted Mother’s Day gift? Tell us about it! We’d love to include you the next episode!

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