| Description |
xvi, 139 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Contents |
Elizabeth Zimmermann: Mother of the craft ; pattern: The Busy Woman's Möbius Scarf -- The one who dies with the most yarn wins -- Gifts -- The need to knit ; pattern: The I-cord Lariat Necklace -- Ties that bind ; pattern: Madame Nakunte Diarra's Hat -- Yarn shops I have known and loved -- Sometimes knitters are so lucky -- A knitter's life ; pattern: Bakari's Hat -- Beyond stitch and bitch -- Redemption. |
| Summary |
A collection of essays that explores the emotional and spiritual experiences common to those who knit. Its stories chronicle how knitting can be a spiritual, meditative experience, and how one can learn patience, creativity, discipline, and diligence from knitting. Intertwined with the essays are knitting patterns with easy how-to steps and photographs. |
| Subject |
Knitting.
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| Added Title |
Beyond stitch and bitch |
| ISBN |
1582701032 paperback $12.95 |
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