Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time by Betty Christiansen
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Book Reviews of Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time
Book Review: SAVE THE KNITTER, SAVE THE WORLD!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ah...Heroes and knitting, they go so well together...although this book has nothing to do with Tim Kring's genius t.v. creation and everything to do with real, gentle acts of heroism.
Honestly, I'm not so much a pioneer in the knitting for charity field but I definitely want to contribute more than just cash, so what could we knit-what's needed? What fibers are most suitable and where should we send or deliver finished items? This book has got plenty of answers. Yes, okay, so does the internet, but with that the words 'information overload' spring to mind, coupled perhaps with a feeling of being overwhelmed rather than inspired.
To the 8x8 1/2" cloth and paperbound hardcover book then! The patterns are:
*Messenger bag-for you, to tote your peace knitting
*Classic socks
*Child's vest
*Prayer Shawl (lovely)
*Afghan
*Adopt Me (animal) blanket
*ChemoCaps eyelet hat
*Security blankets (named after a Snoopy character!)
*Preemie Jester Hat (so cute!)
*Kid's swirled ski cap (cuter!)
*Socks again
*Sweater
*Teddy bear
*Basic Mittens and
*a Basic rolled-brim hat-phew!
Whether you're a seasoned pro, beginner, somewhere in between or thinking about dipping your toe in the knitting pool-male or female, ANY age, YOU WANT THIS BOOK IN YOUR LIFE!!
The patterns are a cake-walk, but even those of you who can knit in your sleep will be warmed and uplifted by the magazine article style stories (which btw, are touching but not sad or manipulatively guilt-tripping).
As for the photographs, they are simple and elegant, serving only to illustrate the pattern they accompany, one for each in varying sizes.
Seriously, there's no downside to this book (though it does smell a little funny, but just breathe through your mouth and you'll be fine)-it's all about the warm and fuzzies and you might even be moved to start a peace knitting movement of your own. Even a portion of proceeds from the book goes to charity. You don't even have to read it cover to cover-just skim it then dive right in-how's that for user-friendly?
In short, an absolute MUST for every knitter, and/or a fab knitterly gift!
Book Review: An absolutely wonderful book!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to describe the tone and quality of this book and I am so grateful for it! It inspires me, it delights me, it encourages me to knit and donate and never forget that in these troubled times there are people of genuine goodness. The book is beautifully written, lovely to look at and filled with useful and fascinating informaton from and about caring people who know that each one of can make a difference. I was warmed by the informaton about "knit-ins" and ended up ordering "No Idle Hands" which was used as a resource for some of the historical information contained in the book. I have recently returned to knitting after a about ten or more years away from it. Now, not only have I returned to a calming, creative and often meditative pastime, but I have found a new way to share the joy of the experience. Book Review: Hobby
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a book I purchased for my daughter for Christmas, and she liked it so much, she gave a copy to a friend and recommended it to others; so I thought I should have one also.
It's something I can use to create charitable donations and I enjoy doing it.
Book Review: great subject
Summary: 4 Stars
THE GOOD: I like that the narration doesn't leave you feeling overwhelmed but gives you a sense of hope, that you are making a difference in people's lives. I also like that the patterns are simple and easy to understand. It's a nice change of pace from the self-indulgent garment patterns the knitting scene has been inundated with.
THE BAD: I don't want to discredit a book with good intentions based on aesthetics, but I'm surprised no one mentioned that this book absolutely REEKS. I first noticed the smell when flipping through a copy at the bookstore. I sniffed some more, and decided it was a fluke. Then I received my copy from amazon and it also smelled bad. I don't know if it's the type of paper it was printed on or what, but I find it very distracting.
Book Review: What a great idea
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book for my mom, and am now going to order one for myself. What a wonderful idea. It's filled with simple, tasteful projects to knit for charity and other organizations. It hooks you up to all of these organizations and makes it so easy to knit the right thing out of the right fiber for each particular charity. Lots of heartwarming stories, too. Thanks for such a generous book!