IF YOU’VE been following the knitting diary of my ‘Ziggurat’ sweater over the past four issues, you won’t be surprised to learn that I’m an advocate of ‘slow fashion’. This term is trending right now, and while some people might assume it refers to always buying second-hand, or from charity shops, this isn’t the case. Hand-knitting has actually always been the epitome of ‘slow fashion’, and here’s why I believe so!
1. Cost. Hand knitting isn’t cheaper than a factory-made alternative, but in terms of £ per wear, it’s more cost-effective. A man-made fibre jumper from a high-street store may look good for a few washes and wears, but will it still look as good in two, five, ten years’ time? High-street fashion is intended to be disposable; cynically, it…
