From Fast Fashion to Fair Fashion: Knitting Makes the Difference

We all know the feeling when you put the knitting needles on and start the first series of a new project. Stitch by stitch grows something under the hands that you have created yourself.

You have chosen the yarn consciously, perhaps according to color, feel or origin – and that makes the difference. Because when knitting, you not only have full control over the work, but also over the materials. You know exactly which wool is processed, and which story behind it.

Knitting is more than just a creative occupation and also more than just a craft. It is a conscious act against mass production and a real alternative to the fast-paced fashion world, in which clothes often lose their value after a few months. In handicraft, the value is that each piece requires time, care and consideration.

It is not created in a factory hall, but in your home – with a clear awareness of the resources used.

We are all aware of the effects of the fast fashion industry – from pollution to the exploitation of workers in low-wage countries. But each and every one of us has the choice not to support this development any further. At this point, one often hears the argument that workers in low-wage countries could lose their jobs if we do without fast fashion. But this argument falls short.

It is not a question of maintaining these jobs at all costs, but of creating better, fairer working conditions – conditions that enable people to make a dignified existence. With every conscious purchase of sustainable materials and our own commitment to handmade clothing, we support this shift towards greater justice and sustainability.

By knitting, you make a difference. You consciously decide to make your own clothes and send a strong sign. Knitting is not just a craft – it is a statement against the throwaway society and for a more sustainable, thoughtful way of life. Every sweater, every hat, every self-knitted garment bears your personal handwriting and shows that it can be different.

In short, you create something that lasts. Something that doesn’t end up in the trash after a few months. Something that you can wear with pride because you know how much effort and deliberation there is in it. And perhaps your commitment inspires others to take a more conscious path as well.

The best part of it? Knitting is a lot of fun!

And because we know how important it is to stay inspired, we have put together some knitting ideas for you again.

Start with great new knitting brackets, packed with beautiful designs:

Melanie Berg I Sweaters
Melanie Berg, is currently a small star in Instagram heaven. In the current book she presents beautiful, everyday sweater designs.

Kolibri by Johanna I WEDDING
This book is about elegant knitting projects around the topic of wedding. Perfect for anyone who wants to knit something special for the most beautiful day of life.

Annette Danielsen I love home
Annette Danielsen uses only high-quality Isager Yarns in her designs, creating simple but elegant models that combine tradition and modernity.

Nordische Knitting Kits with Donegal Tweed

We have included the beautiful books by Linka Neumann in our range, as the Donegal Tweed from Langyarns It simply fits perfectly with many of the models presented in it. This combination of high-quality yarns and Nordic knitting designs results in timeless, robust pieces that add a certain something to any wardrobe.

We have already created suitable knitting kits for these books, and more will follow shortly.

PetiteKnit and the color “Matcha”

A real highlight is currently the Amy Sweater from PetiteKnit. We wanted to offer this knitting kit for a long time and were surprised that the original wool, Peer Gynt in “Matcha”, was not available. If that is the case with the people of Sandnes Garn We do not know exactly whether the wool had to be produced first. In any case, we were finally able to pre-order enough for you.

Here we have other knitting kits that we would like to recommend to you. These two designs of PetiteKnit are already available in our shop for several weeks, but somehow we have not yet managed to introduce them to you here:

With that we are through with inspiring knitting ideas for today, but our contribution is not yet over. Finally, we would like to tell you an entertaining story from our wool shop.

It is hard to believe, but even in a wool shop it can come to a moment of icy silence. Sabine recently experienced this on her own and now has to smile when she thinks of it.

Bei uns im Wollladen sind wir keine gelernten Verkäuferinnen — was uns verbindet ist die Liebe zum Stricken, Häkeln, zur Wolle – und allem, was damit zu tun hat. Wir müssen ehrlich sein, dieses fehlende verkäuferische Fachwissen spiegelt sich tatsächlich hin und wieder in unseren Gesprächen mit den Kundinnen wider. Manchmal rät Sabine ihnen sogar, weniger Knäuel zu kaufen, als sie ursprünglich im Korb hatten, oder zeigt ihnen günstigere Alternativen – fast so, als hätte sie ein schlechtes Gewissen, wenn es mal ein bisschen teurer wird. Und ehrlich gesagt, es gibt Garne, die Sabine sogar nur ungern verkauft, weil das Regal damit einfach so schön aussieht! Aber das ist eine andere Geschichte.

Let’s get back to the actual event: The other day two girlfriends were in the store, both with a long list of knitting projects. One of them was the same for both of them – Sabine thinks he remembers that it was the Ole Hat from Paula-m war. While they were talking about the knitting project, it turned out that from a certain size, two balls of wool would be just a little too little and you would need a third ball of wool. In their enthusiasm – or perhaps it was confusion in hindsight – Sabine suggested that they could just share the third ball after all. Share two balls for each and the third.

What followed was a long, unpleasant silence. The two looked at each other, then looked at Sabine, and no one said a word. At first, Sabine simply did not understand why. Until it finally dawned on her: The knitters do not share wool!

Of course, they did not want to share the third ball, but no one wanted to pronounce it so as not to appear rude. When Sabine finally realized this, everyone had to laugh out loud, and the other customers in the shop smiled to themselves.

In hindsight, Sabine can absolutely understand it. Wool is something personal, and when you put so much blood into a project, you just don’t want to share. Knitting is already an act of conscious consumption, and you do so much to conserve resources – it’s perfectly fine to indulge in your own tan. It’s the little luxury you allow yourself to knit, and that’s totally okay.

Since then, Sabine has practiced daily in front of the mirror: “Knitters do not share wool, knitters do not share wool, knitters do not share wool...”

But that's really it for today. We hope you could take new great inspiration for your next knitting projects with you. And for those who can’t wait for our next post: In two weeks we’ll tell you more about the “Little Isager Archives Collection“, because in the course of September ten magical designs for children appear!

Stay excited and look back.