Customer Reviews

Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

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I can't say enough good things about this book. It is full of information and inspiring stories. It also has some great historical anecdotes. In addition, it's gorgeous!!

The book is loaded with great, simple patterns that don't require any special yarn, and can in fact be made very quickly and inexpensively. So that no matter what your skill level or budget you can knit something for someone who will cherish it. It also gives really specific information on how to contact the various organizations it profiles, so there is no aimless searching online. The other great thing is the variety of organizations you can support. There is something for everyone, soilders, children, foriegn aid, and hospitals to name a few.

I have been looking for some basic hat, shawl and blanket patterns and this book has them. So even after I am done "knitting for peace" I can knit for myself and the loved ones in my own life.

I think this book is just great and I highly recommend it.

I am telling every knitter I know about this book.

I just received this book in the mail and it is beautiful. If you know a knitter or someone who aspires to learn knitting (although this is not a "how-to" book for those who can't knit), or just want to buy a great inspirational book, I can't recommend this book enough!! It is a beautiful, inspiring book. It has quotes, photos and stories of organizations that knit for others---orphans, refugees, preemies, animal shelter pets, and a host of other highly inspiring organizations. I discovered that knitting for peace and for others is a part of our heritage and pure Americana. I commend the author for this beautiful, inspiring, well-written book. I plan on buying several for holiday gifts. If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would!

The book is beautifully illustrated and a great directory of organizations needing handcrafted items. However, whoever designed the print did not consider the ease of reading ability in the layout. The print is very light and set on pastel, glossy background. I have notified the publisher of my difficulty in reading the patterns and the overall design. I would hope that an author would consider the range of readers using this book and should another printing be made would correct such light print.

This is the book you need if you want to knit to really help people, or pets. Great new techniques presented in a beautiful format. A great resource for what to do with your talents. Knit for someone that will really appreciate it. I really don't have enough words to praise this work. Beautiful, well written, well illustrated, good photos, good projects, clear directions, simple projects that are interesting and can be made with a wide variety of yarns to keep things interesting. If the band U2 were knitters, this would be their book.

The information in this book is amazing. So many organizations to help! Simple patterns, yet interesting to knit. HOWEVER, very bad choices were made in the print size and color! It is very light, kind of gray, and TINY!! I had to read it under a strong light and still struggled with it. It does contribute to the gentle feminine feel of the book, journal sized and pinky. But given a choice, I would beg to be allowed to purchase a copy of this book on regular paper and punched for 3 ring binder , for the same price!!! Heck, I'd even do the punching myself! The book is that good! But beware! Read it with a magnifying glass at your side!

Subtitled: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

For as long as people have been knitting, they have been knitting for other people. Often called "charity knitting," "community knitting" or "knitting for others," knitters have been bonded by a desire to make the world a better place, "through handmade gifts of love and peace."

In Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time, Betty Christiansen has interviewed knitters across America to find out how knitting was helping people around the world. She sets out to find the stories behind the movements and to collect them into this unique volume, sharing how "we can, stitch by stitch, inch the world in a more positive direction."

In each of the first four section--Peace and War; Peace on Earth; Peace at Home; and Peace for Kids--Christiansen delves into the organizations making a difference through knitting. She explores their history, how they are being part of the change they wish to see in the world and how knitters can assist their efforts.

Some are organizations such as Lantern Moon and Peace Fleece, companies making a difference by providing employment, income and self-reliance for producers. Others are aid organizations such as Afghans for Afghans, an organization providing warmth to families in Afghanistan. Scattered throughout are patterns appropriate for knitters to make and donate to the featured organizations.

The final section, "Knit for Peace," provides helpful hints for finding projects not covered by the author, for individuals and for groups. Knitting for Peace has projects sure to appeal to everyone and is the perfect gift for the compassionate knitter on your gift list. Since a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Knitting for Peace will be donated to charity, this is the gift that gives twice.

Armchair Interviews: A wonderful gift for any knitter.

I love this book!! It is so motivating and has some great patterns to help you pass the love along. Well written, there are just enough stories of those in need to push you along without feeling overwhelming.

The patterns are also very useful as a source to pass along. I have used the information and some patterns to teach two beginner knitter classes at my church as I was asked to head up getting our ward to make 100 blankets by September. This came soon after buying and reading!!

This is a well put together book with lots of good info re knitting projects with addresses and what's needed, etc. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in charity knitting.

This book has been an aid for my getting back to knitting group of mature women, mostly grannies. We have memories of the content in the book; wartime in particular! However the most useful chapter is on Prayer Shawls.
Knitting can be a spiritual experience, thinking, praying for the person who is to receive the completed garment. The praying is all inclusive of all religions, we just happen to be a Christian group, but it would equally suit those of other faiths.
The idea of reading around the knitting project broadens the whole experience.

I bought this book because the title caught my eye, reminding me of one of my really good friends. It arrived in the mail today and I can't separate myself from it. I almost don't want to give the book to her because I have fallen in love with it myself. The stories are fascinating/encouraging/eye-opening. The patterns - while still basic - are beautiful. The book itself is beautiful and I would quickly display it out for all to see.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!