| Description |
x, 142 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"Learn how the meditative practice of knitting can evolve in to a spiritual discipline. One third (53 million) of American women know how to knit, and knitting is becoming increasingly popular with men as well. Many of these knitters belong to social knitting circles, charity knitting groups, or knit with others in churches, cafes-and even in bars! This book shows how knitting creates connections and communities, and ties the repetition of knitting to the consistent recitation of prayer. It also compares the act of knitting to the spiritual journey, from starting something new to how we handle mistakes. Many people would like to incorporate a spiritual practice into their frenetic lives only to become discouraged and give up when they try. Those who knit are able to experience its calming effects and dedicate time to their craft each day"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Part one : Knitting and praying. Why knit? ; In the beginning ; The history of knitting ; Our personal knitting history ; Learning the craft for new and advanced knitters -- Part two : How to start a knitting prayer practice. The knitting prayer practice ; The spirituality of repetition ; Sustaining a practice -- Part three : Expanding your practice. Knitting through Advent ; Knitting for others ; Knitting through grief ; Stash examen ; Knitting through Lent ; Knitting with music ; Evangelism. |
| Subject |
Prayer -- Christianity.
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Knitters (Persons) -- Religious life.
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Prayer -- Christianity.
(OCoLC)fst01074688
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Cicora, Julie, Contemplative knitting New York : Morehouse Publishing, 2021. 9781640652637 (DLC) 2020045764 |
| ISBN |
9781640652620 (paperback) |
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1640652620 (paperback) |
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9781640652637 (ebook) |
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