I knew as soon as I started that it was going to take FOREVER, why did I ever decide to make a sweater out of sock yarn, who thought that was a good idea? I did. I had this vision in my head of delicate little leaves falling down the side of the sweater, landing in a glorious leaf pile, just in time for fall. round and round I went in stockinette, increasing for my arms, checking the fit as I went. it was perfect.
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The main reasons I do hand work, knitting, spinning, sewing, weaving what have you- is becauseI believe in a world where these skills are needed and valued accordingly. I believe in a world of slow fashion, of quality clothing that has a positive impact on this planet. instead of the current paradigm of cheap, fast, made by child/slave labor clothing that is not intended to be mended and is made out of plastic. (don't get me started!)
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We should all be thinking about keeping ourselves warm this winter.
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