With an increased awareness of our need to reduce waste and decrease the harm that we inflict on the planet, many crafters are researching or turning to eco-friendly materials and ethically sourced products.
Crochet is a needlework craft, in which a small hook is used to create fabric or garments from yarn. Crochet can be used to create anything from hats and scarves, to blankets and sweaters.
Because crochet requires very little supplies in order to start and finish a project, it is one of the easiest crafting activities to incorporate sustainability measures into.
Crochet and Sustainability
Depending on the yarn used to craft your crochet projects, generally speaking crochet yarns biodegrade quicker, making them more sustainable. Wool is more sustainable overall than its nylon or polyester counterparts.
Look for ethically sourced yarns and wool, where animal welfare has taken a priority.
Yarn can also be constructed from used fibres, such as used cotton or denim, and it can even be made with recycled plastic fibres. This makes it a more sustainable option than many of the materials used to craft our everyday clothing.
Crochet is therefore not only a fun, relaxing, and productive new hobby, but also a means of living a more sustainable lifestyle that is eco-friendly.
Crochet Supplies
Crochet requires very little equipment in order to get started, and all that is needed is yarn, a crochet hook, and a pattern or project idea for beginners.
DK yarn is a great all-rounder for completing crochet and knitting projects alike. It is highly versatile, comes in an abundance of colour options, and with easy-care cotton and baby-soft merino wool blends, it is also a sustainable and biodegradable option.
For examples of crochet supplies and inspiration, as well as a range of DK yarn, visit the Wool Couture Company.
Enjoy your craft knowing that not only have you created a beautiful, unique, and handmade item that can be cherished for years to come, but also that you have done so in a way where you have helped protect our planet.
