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Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time
All across America, people are knitting for peace. In yarn shops and private homes, churches and synagogues, schools and even prisons, they meet on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons to knit afghans for refugees, mittens for the homeless, socks for soldiers, or preemie caps for AIDS babies. The tradition goes back as far as Martha Washington, who spearheaded knitting e...more
Hardcover, 132 pages
Published
October 1st 2006
by STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
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Knitting for Peace is an exceptional book that celebrates the long heritage of knitting for others. It tells the stories of 28 contemporary knitting-for-peace endeavors, and features patterns for easy-to-knit charity projects such as hats, socks, blankets, and bears, plus a messenger bag emblazoned with the Knitting for Peace logo. Enlivened by anecdotal sidebars and quotations from both knitters and peacemakers, this inspiring book also includes everything readers need to know to start their ow...more
Compiled by a social worker, the patterns are from various charity organizations and have been well tested. You can add intarsia if you want a picture, or find a yarn of similar guage that is incredible to liven up something that is plain. The bottome line: These patterns work. You will also be inspired by the many different groups doing good for others.
What an inspiring book. After reading it I wanted to contact every knitter I knew to start a charity project. The book gives you the background of the various knitting charities in the US, including stories of people who have benefited from the work. There are lots of projects too and all of them are simple, meaning a new knitter could take them on.
This book has a lot of good basic knitting patterns: baby blankets, hats, teddy bears, etc. I enjoyed the stories behind some of the charities I've read about in various knitting magazines. If you find yourself wanting to knit, but needing a recipient, this book fits the bill.
Reading this book gave me the idea to knit something for everyone on my holiday list and donate it in their name to an appropriate charity. Just reading it makes you feel good about yourself.
This book is a showcase for charities to knit for. There are descriptions of each charity along with anecdotes from people who have either knitted or received the handmade items. Also included are patterns (with color photos and diagrams) for various items appropriate to each charity. If you're looking for a charitable project that allows for personal creativity, this is the book for you. Most of the patterns are geared for the beginning knitter, so it's a win-win---you can practice your cra...more
I've looked through this book quite a few times at bookstores, but never wanted to shell out the cash for it. So when I found it at the library, I finally picked it up and read it. It's a good read for someone who wants to knit or crochet (though it only has patterns for knitting) for a charitable cause, but isn't sure which organization best suits their abilities and desires. I found two groups that really tugged at me. The Mother Bear Project, which is "is dedicated to providing comfo...more
this book was heartbreaking, hopeful, and inspiring. the patterns are basic, so the items in this book probably aren't things i could get excited about wearing or making for my own use. however, what they lack in aesthetic quality, they more than make up for in usefulness and love. my new goal is to make at least one of each thing in this book to send to the charities that need them. i would also love to start a group for people interested in helping in this way. this book was truly inspiri...more
This book made me cry, and that's probably the only time I've ever said that about a craft book. Such an elegant little book full of stories about how knitting and sending things off to people around the world can make life better for everybody. Lots of great personal stories interspersed throughout (that's why got me crying), and some good patterns to knit for particular organizations. A really wonderful idea, and a great book.
I like the patterns in this book, it's what got me started on Mother Bear knitting/crocheting. The stories are fascinating as well. My one problem with the book is that some of the choices in the book design do not make sense. Page backgrounds of pastel colors with white lettering make it hard to read in anything but the best light. Other than that, I like this book.
Knitting for Peace provides a wealth of information for knitters who are interested in getting involved in their community and their world through knitting. Projects range from preemie caps for babies in the ICU to blankets for shelters to clothing for Afghanistan.
I liked this a lot. Some great research on the history of knitting, especially during wartime. Also, lots of good links -- I made an entire google doc of them if anyone wants access to it, just let me know!
If you are interested in charity knitting, this book is for you. Its lists a lot of different charities and how they got started and how you can contact them. Includes patterns!
One of my favorite knitting books. Love the stories, the links to peace knitting groups, the patterns. Just wonderful.
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I’ve been wanting this book all summer, but only got around to ordering it right before I went to Europe, and it was waiting for me when I got home.
I read it quickly and found it very inspiring; there were a lot of charities listed that I would love to knit for. My few complaints are that I would have liked to see more basic patterns, for novice knitters, since I will be working on converting others to our knitting club. Also, some of the stories felt a bit repetative, which probabl...more
I read it quickly and found it very inspiring; there were a lot of charities listed that I would love to knit for. My few complaints are that I would have liked to see more basic patterns, for novice knitters, since I will be working on converting others to our knitting club. Also, some of the stories felt a bit repetative, which probabl...more
Just need to get my needles to catch up to my brain and I'll be knitting for peace in no time!
Got the idea that knitting for charity did not have to be an acrylic experience
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I made a lovely prayer shawl for my assistant from this book
Very inspiring! Made me cry and smile! And some great pattens, too!
Working on sweaters for orphans in Haiti, from this book.
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a great charity knitting book and a favorite.
Great resource for charity knitting.
I love the concept of this book, the anecdotes, and the information on different organizations you can knit for. But none of the projects really jumped out at me. I know, I know ... it's not like knitting sensible things that people need is going to be really flashy. But flashy isn't even what I am looking for. It should still be fun. I found most of the projects to be awkward. Maybe once I have more experience I can come back to this and try one of the projects ... like the swirl hat.
Thanks Nicole for this recommendation. I enjoyed reading the historical aspects of knitting for a cause and finding out about all the various organizations that currently exist. I may just give knitting another try. Maybe knitting for someone else will make it more enjoyable for me, give my knitting some meaning. It's what initially got me into quilting.
This is a lovely book . . . all inspiring and cozy. I'd like to meet Betty Christiansen. She sounds like a smart lover of people. This book is VERY practical and helpful.
This is an excellent book to read as a starting point to learning about organizations (there are so many!) that would be happy to receive knitted and crocheted items. If you've ever been interested in knitting for charity, hospitals or local organizations, I would recommend this book.
Don't mind if I do. I'm still learning how to work the needles, but this book is a fantastic resource for anyone with the skill. Great opportunities to serve and reach across the nation (and in some cases, the globe).
So many good patterns as well as resources and tear-inducing stories.
I'd like to see a program like this start at our Library (yes, I'd be willing to do it).
I'd like to see a program like this start at our Library (yes, I'd be willing to do it).
I got this book from a dear friend of mine and it is an excellent with worthy causes to knit for. My goal is to knit for each charity.
Beautiful book. Good stories about knitting charities and good basic patterns for every knitter's repertoir.
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