This is a cute beginning knitting book for those who are looking to make some smaller projects. The Black Girl Knit Club aims to use crafting as mediation and they do a good job of it in this book. There are very clear instructions on how to knit and 20 projects, most of which are very beginner. I especially liked the section at the end where they give you instructions on how to make your own yarn. This process is similar to making t-shirt yarn or "plarn" out of plastic bags, but they use fabric to make a super bulky yarn. I think that would be a great way to use up fabric and make a personalized project.. It would be nice if they included a super bulky project to use said yarn for, but it was an interesting way to use the previous models of making "yarn" and using a different medium.

This is a fantastic crafting book! The knitting patterns contain tons of pictures for each pattern, including pictures of the finished product and steps along the way. The pictures and instructions are clean and simple and easy to follow. All of the patterns are adorable and things people actually would want to make (or receive) and include various categories from plant cozies and rugs to scarves and mittens. This is a great addition for anyone who enjoys knitting and would some cute, fresh new ideas!

Conscious Crafts: Knitting 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands by Vanessa Koranteng; Sicgmone Kludje
Book starts out with table of contents where patterns are listed.
Colorful pictures throughout the book Introduction discusses the authors and their passion for knitting.
Tools and equipment along with basic stitches also discussed in detail along with diagrams and pictures.
Geared to helping black women this book can be used for any one. Love the explanations of the stitches and swatch that is included, in color.
Each pattern starts with a name and to far left are equipment you will need, needles, yarns, and other items along with finished size and stitches used.
To middle section summarizes the project then instructions, row by row along with pictures and diagrams of each and every step.
There are so many projects to keep you busy for a while, to spruce up a table, your work area, etc. Great as gifts also in the receiver's favorite colors.
Going to try twist head band in chunky which I've never used and have some here.
Fingerless mittens are also a hit around here with photographers. Fringed scarf would also make a nice gift, I never think to add fringe!
Love the section on making your own yarn, so many useful ideas in this book. Acknowledgements end this book.
A KEEPER!
Received this review copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Press, Leaping Hare Press via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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Mindfulness and Sustainability are at the heart of this book of very simple knitting patterns. It is completely beginner friendly, explaining everything you need to know to create stylish and well-finished items. The knitting patterns are all very simple, knitted flat (seaming is explained, don’t worry), mostly using chunky yarns and often with option to use multiple colours to add interest.
There are two sections - items for your home (plant-cozies are my favourite, but cozy cushion covers are hard to resist also) and accessories (headband, bags, phone cover, my favourites are chunky scarf and cowls, fingerless mitts are cute too).

Because the patterns are easy, they are ideal (apart from beginners) for meditative self-care. Anyone who has fallen in love with knitting will be able to vouch for the soul soothing meditative nature of the needles in your hands and a stitch you don’t have to think about or count out and that is what this book promotes.

Conscious Crafts: Knitting by Vanessa Koranteng; Sicgmone Kludje . A comprehensive beginners guide to knitting. Easy to follow instructions with each step clearly illustrated. A vary of easy projects to get started with mindful mantras to use during knitting the projects. Though I have been knitting a number of years, I did find a couple of useful tips and an interesting project to do (the wall hanging). The mantras were soothing and went well with the projects.

Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.