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Linda T. Skolnik (Author), Janice MacDaniels (Author)
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March 2005
Knitting is the miracle of creating new dimensions from a strand of yarn. Let it bring that miraculous transformation to your spiritual life too.

This book is about seeing and listening. It’s about becoming aware that through knitting you can hear and give attention to what’s in your heart and soul—that knitting can be a place of rest and thought and a place for the Divine. It’s about connection—to yourself, to the world, to others and to the Holy. —from the Preface

"An enlightening, entertaining and affirming text on the spiritual depth of knitting. Finally, Skolnik and MacDaniels have put into words what I have been trying to express for so long about why knitting means so much to me." —Melanie Falick, author of Handknit Holidays, Weekend Knitting, Kids Knitting, and Knitting in America

What can you learn about yourself through your knitting? What deeper symbolism lies behind the loops and patterns that you create? How can this simple activity help you make your way down a spiritual path? Delve into these questions and more in this imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend, your teacher and your sanctuary. Follow the knitting journeys of the authors and other knitters to discover how they have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. In this joyful and engaging look at a time-honored craft you are invited to:

* Find time and space that was previously hidden in plain sight * Try creative, thought-provoking original knitting patterns * Recognize and deepen spiritual connections through knitting * Meet other knitters on the journey to spiritual and self-discovery * Explore new ways to expand and savor your knitting community * Recognize your own power to pass along the knitting wisdom


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Knitting is all the rage again, as is discovering the spiritual side of just about everything. This book joins Tara Jon Manning's Mindful Knitting and Izard and Jorgensen's Knitting into the Mystery in exploring what knitting and spirituality have in common. Skolnik, founder of the well-known knitting company, Patternworks, and MacDaniels, a lifelong knitter and business associate of Skolnik, view the practice of knitting as a special source of connection, particularly among women. They liken knitting to a river that flows between people in such a way that anyone who knits, whether alone or in community, becomes connected to "all who have gone before." For Skolnik and MacDaniels, knitting "links us to the past, to those who knitted for their existence, who knitted for survival, who knitted for beauty and love." Knitting is an activity rich in spiritual possibility; it is not only a doorway to spiritual community, but also a means for knowing our souls. As a meditative practice, it can center and unburden the self, opening us to the divine. By interspersing spiritual wisdom-from what yarn colors say about a person's "true colors" to explaining how knitting can be used to tell stories-with practical project instructions, Skolnik and MacDaniels offer experienced knitters a fresh approach to a favorite hobby.
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Consider Your Knitting from a New and Spiritual Point of View

The click of needles, the touch of wool, the miraculous creation of beautiful fabric from a single strand of yarn—any knitter knows the satisfaction to be found in the simple act of knitting. But is there a way to develop this sense of the spiritual into a deeper, more mindful practice?

Let The Knitting Way take you on a path deeper into your knitting and your spiritual awareness. Follow the stories, musings and discoveries of the authors as they illuminate the spiritual lessons you can learn through knitting. Explore your own knitting practice through original patterns, fun explorations and personal stories from knitters past and present. You will find yourself reaching for your needles and yarn as you read, inspired to take up your projects in a whole new state of mind.

"A fascinating tale, knitting together the often disparate strands of science and religion, faith and reason, art and technology. Expert knitters and spiritual seekers, Skolnik and MacDaniels have filled their book with stories about design and wisdom to enrich our journeys, and guide us gently into Mystery." —Susan S. Jorgensen, spiritual director, retreat leader, and coauthor of Knitting into the Mystery: A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry

"Can make some of our knitting time not be about product or even process, but about understanding, meaning and connection. Linda Skolnik brings to The Knitting Way an enthusiasm, curiosity and honesty that we trust." —Elaine Rowley, editor of XRX Books


Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing (March 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594730792
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594730795
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Book, August 5, 2005
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I am a yarn shop owner who has been in the business for over 10 years, and I have seen a lot of knitting books come and go. Not all of them stand out, but I will enjoy and appreciate The Knitting Way for a long time. This book is utterly delightful; it is also serious, helpful, and soothing. Skolnik and MacDaniels use knitting as a way to learn about yourself, as a guide along a spiritual path of self discovery. In the introduction, Skolnik states that connection happens through knitting; the book offers a guide for readers to become aware through knitting. My favorite line from the introduction (p. 3): "...knitting has emerged as a powerful female symbol that can put us back in touch with the harmony of life." This book is insighful, spiritual but not preachy, entertaining, and highly readable. Not boring! Fun! And it makes you think, too.

The book has 9 chapters. Each chapter is a collection of poetry, essays, drawings, photos, and a feature called "Space Between the Loops" (these sections are written by Janice MacDaniels). Chapters also include segments called "Experience It for Yourself" in which project patterns or hands-on experimentation guides are offered, to reinforce the message of that section of the chapter. There are a total of 19 patterns in the book, indexed at the beginning for easy reference.

Among other things, The Knitting Way will help knitters find time to knit; you'll learn how to make a graphic Project Selection Mind Map; learn to explore non-yarn materials for knitting (there is a photo of knitted spaghetti) including how to cut and knit with fabric strips; and there is a section to see if you are a Knitting Dependent -- and a Knitter's 12-Step Program to use if you do indeed have a problem.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not "simply" knitting but a journey, August 4, 2005
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I've been a knitter since I was eight years old, and I buy just about any new book on knitting that comes out (along with too much yarn!), but I never thought about WHY I knit. I thought I simply wanted to have scarves and sweaters that were unique. But as I read "The Knitting Way," I realized it wasn't that simple. The process of knitting really can be an inward journey into my own spirit, or an outward journey to my community.

Authors Skolnik and MacDaniels are so open about their own experiences in knitting and in life (both exhilarating and frustrating) that I am encouraged to knit in a more thoughtful, present way. I'm looking forward to the challenge of knitting a Moebius scarf, which might be a gift for a teacher friend. She can use it to demonstrate the scientific principle in her classes!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me find a new love for knitting!, August 3, 2005
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This book opened up the possibilities of exploring the spiritual side of my knitting. I've been a knitter for many years, but have always just "made things." It was a utilitarian hobby, not something I even had to focus on doing. I was feeling burned out on the idea of making another sweater or hat or pair of socks. With the help of this book's thoughtful reflections and interesting projects (which, by the way, are much deeper than simple skill-builders...I think they are meant to be used as meditations), I was able to connect with the larger experience of knitting. Now I'm excited again to take up my needles and yarn!

P.S. My favorite projects were the different shawls/wraps.
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Knitting defies a Mass-produced culture that shuns subsistence, handmade clothes, clothes which will be kept forever. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
knitting way, marked stitch, space between the loops, worsted weight yarn, knitting group, garter stitch, center stitch, pattern stitch, stockinette stitch, yarn shop, knit stitch, yarn store, knitting book, circular needles, first stitch, knitting patterns, second stitch, next stitch
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Elizabeth Zimmermann, Mary Thomas, Mini Wrap, New York Times, Wonder Wrap, Golden Ratio, Log Cabin Squares, Fair Isle, Knitting Without Tears, Kristin Nicholas, Puzzle Stitch, Begin Strip, Hat of Infinite Possibility, Janna Levin, Kaffe Fassett, Mitten Lady, Richard Rutt
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