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 | | The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self Discovery by Linda T. Skolnik, Janice MacDaniels ISBN-10: 9781594730795 ISBN-10: 1-59473-079-2 ISBN-13: 9781594730795 ISBN-13: 978-1-59473-079-5 Paperback 2005-04-30 Skylight Paths Publishing Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Knitting is the miracle of creating new dimensions from a strand of yarn. Let it bring that miraculous transformation to your spiritual life too. This book is about seeing and listening. It’s about becoming aware that through knitting you can hear and give attention to what’s in your heart and soul—that knitting can be a place of rest and thought and a place for the Divine. It’s about connection—to yourself, to the world, to others and to the Holy. —from the Preface "An enlightening, entertaining and affirming text on the spiritual depth of knitting. Finally, Skolnik and MacDaniels have put into words what I have been trying to express for so long about why knitting means so much to me." —Melanie Falick, author of Handknit Holidays, Weekend Knitting, Kids Knitting, and Knitting in America What can you learn about yourself through your knitting? What deeper symbolism lies behind the loops and patterns that you create? How can this simple activity help you make your way down a spiritual path? Delve into these questions and more in this imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend, your teacher and your sanctuary. Follow the knitting journeys of the authors and other knitters to discover how they have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. In this joyful and engaging look at a time-honored craft you are invited to: * Find time and space that was previously hidden in plain sight * Try creative, thought-provoking original knitting patterns * Recognize and deepen spiritual connections through knitting * Meet other knitters on the journey to spiritual and self-discovery * Explore new ways to expand and savor your knitting community * Recognize your own power to pass along the knitting wisdom | ||
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Knitting without patterns As a knitter, I look for projects that expand my skills. I like to spend my time creating something that's either useful or beautiful. I've worked hard to learn increases, decreases, and fancy stitches, to construct bags, sweaters and toys, to knit lace on big, honkin' needles and to knit socks on little, dinky size 1 needles. I like a challenge and I like to learn. Unfortunately, the exercises in this book are ONLY about process: "knit a cube that turns into a ball," "knit a spiral," "knit a mobius." You spend time, effort, and yarn, but end up with a fairly useless object. If you enjoy projects more than process, this book is not for you. As for the essays, I think that saying this book is a "guide to spiritual self-discovery" is a bit much. The essays are way too long-winded for me. This book would be twice as good if it were half the size. I much preferred the essays and exercises in "Zen and the Art of Knitting" which taught me how to be comfortable in knitting without a pattern and designing my own scarves and sweaters. I have found knitting to be a spiritual thing--the beauty of the yarns, knitting together with others, knitting for charity, knitting alone. As I've knitted with others, I've found that ALOT of folks knit just so they can breathe--as they face the death of a parent, spouse, or beloved pet, as they celebrate weddings and births, as they cope with cancer or depression. But "The Knitting Way" really fails to tap into the kind of deep spirituality that comes from knitting together with others over time. | ||
Much appreciated... The Knitting Way... A book that helps you find the balance of knitting, a silent space, and finding the hidden bond beyond tapping the needles together. It becomes a mind-relief process... counting, watching, listening and learning. I was impressed with the personal touches, relating to find the transcendence of the 'spirit' via a craft that has been around for centuries. In between the little writings there are projects to motivate the mind and hands. This book was like a friend, opening the comfort in knitting. I carry this book and my knitting with me to parks, on trips and to the doctors, etc. | ||
Imagine a book on spirituality written by a lady who used to run a yarn shop If you're curious, check this one out for the library. It's definitely not a "keeper." This book was a complete disappointment. The author has little spiritual practice of her own. So as a reader if feels like she's read some of the same books I have, and is making connections between them, but not particularly deep or significant ones. The patterns are mostly for junk nobody wants or needs. As opposed to something useful or beautiful. I swear, I'd rather have one more pattern for a damn chemo cap than this ugly knitted spiral onto which you can sew charms from the craft store. (There is a really basic shawl included almost as an afterthought, and that may be the one thing I try to make.) If you're interested in knitting as a spiritual practice, look elsewhere. I'm going to give Mindful Knitting and Knitting the Mystery a try. | ||
lots of knitting, little spirituality I found this book to be somewhat enjoyable, but I felt a little misled by the way it was promoted. It was a fast read, and had many interesting and enjoyable stories about knitting, some of which personally happened to the authors, some of which were from other knitters, and some of which involved the history of the craft. However, there was a considerable lack of stuff on the spirituality side of things. I was expecting a guide to using knitting for contemplation or discernment or some other means of connection, but found the spiritual content to be shallow. I realize there are other works on the topic of knitting and spirituality. Maybe I'll check them out. | ||
One Odd Book This is one odd knitting book. I thought it would enlighten me about knitting and spirituality. Not so. I am forcing myself to finish it and I keep hoping I will come to a part that will get better. I wish I hadn't bought it. | ||