Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about byGoldenberry? Check the below faqs to see if it has already been answered. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for then don’t hesitate to get in touch.

1. What inspires your crochet patterns?

Most of my designs come from things I need/want for myself or my home whilst trying to follow a low waste lifestyle. I create them for myself and then want to share them with you too :)

2. Can I sell items made using your crochet patterns?

Yes of course! However, I do ask that you do not use my photos unless I have given you permission to do so and please remember to credit byGoldenberry as the designer.

3. Where else can I find your patterns?

My crochet patterns are also available on Ravelry, Ribblr and Etsy.

4. Why do you recommend hemp yarn to make zero waste items?

For me, hemp is the ultimate fibre. It is superior to cotton and linen for a few reasons.

1. Hemp is a high yielding crop which means you get more fibre in the same amount of land than you would linen and cotton. Plus is needs a lot less water to grow, making it a less energy intensive plant.

2. Hemp fibres are longer than flax (linen) which makes the yarn stronger (reportedly 8 times stronger) which in turn means it has the longest shelf life of any natural fibre. So your sponges, dishcloths and soap savers will last longer than cotton or linen versions.

3. It’s completely natural. Hemp needs no pesticides to grow because no bugs want to make their home on the plants. Making it naturally organic.

4. Hemp is naturally antibacterial and resistant to mould and rot. Your hemp sponges will never smell or go mouldy even without washing them.

5. Hemp has the potential to consume 4 times the amount of carbon dioxide than trees whilst it is growing. Anything that can help to reduce the damage we have done to the environment I am 100% behind it.

6. The best of all is that it’s cultivation regenerates the soil. Our soil has sadly been damaged by pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. By supporting the cultivation of hemp, we are helping to restore what we have lost.

You can read more about hemp yarn and where to buy it from here in the blog.