Less Waste knit

Knitting for the environment

Upcycling is trending. It's even more sustainable when packaging waste is the starting point: For some, it's an old tin can for the trash, for others, the perfect wooden spoon holder. Knitting blogger Ines Kollwitz shows how supposedly trash can be transformed into a pretty and practical household accessory with lots of fun knitting ideas. Jar lids, plastic containers, cans, and more are being knitted, naturally with recycled yarn. And of course, knitted kitchen classics like dish sponges, dish towels, potholders, and the like are a must. With a few tricks, you can create a unique knitted item for the kitchen and household!

Foreword
Knitting for the environment

Author text
>I live with my family on the Baltic Sea. I love creating things with my own hands and enjoy every new finished knitting project, when an idea becomes something tangible.<< Her first book, Stricklieblinge (Stricklieblinge), was published in spring 2018, followed by XXL-Schals gestrickt (Knitting XXL Scarves) in fall 2019.

Elisabeth Berkau is a trained weaver and textile designer. Since 1990, she has worked as a passionate photographer and author for various magazines and books, primarily in the interior design sector, as well as a freelance artist with numerous successful exhibitions.

Blurb

For some, it's an old tin can for the trash, for others, the perfect wooden spoon holder. Knitting blogger Ines Kollwitz shows how supposedly trash cans can be transformed into pretty and practical household accessories with lots of fun knitting ideas. She knits over jar lids, plastic containers, cans, and more. And of course, knitted household classics like dish sponges, dish towels, potholders, and the like are also included.