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Knitting into the Mystery: A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry

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A wonderful book, chock full of inspirational quotes and stories, detailing the use of hand knitted shawls as medium of prayer for knitters, and as healing gifts for loved ones or strangers. A warning - this is not a pattern book or a technique book, it does not teach how to knit or provide intructions for any shawls. This is a book about the process of making shawls to help and comfort others in times of need, in times of celebration, or simply to mark the strength of the relationship between the knitter and the recipient. To me this book translated into words something I think most knitters instinctively know - knitted gifts provide comfort and warmth beyond what the materials alone of the garment would be able to provide. They carry with them the love and the warm wishes of the knitter. This book provides interesting suggestions for adding some sort of religious ritual to the process of knitting and gift-giving. Even if you're not into organized religion, you'll still be inspired. A great gift.

This book is the first I have seen that really emphasizes the spiritual quality of knitting. As someone who has long appreciated knitting, and the giving and recieving of knitted goods,as a meditative, healing process, it is wonderful to see my sentiments expressed so eloquently. I have given several shawls to both friends and strangers in need of the warmth and caring they provide, and I can assure you that I have never seen a gift so appreciated. There is something about the love and time put into a shawl, combined with their sheer, tactile beauty, that embues them with an intangible strength. If you are not yet a knitter, this book is an excellent introduction, and the shawls are an perfect beginning project. If you are an advanced knitter, the template provided is a blank canvas for your creativity. This book is a beautiful celebration of the joys of creation and the power of caring.

Absolutely lovely ! This book gave spiritual meaning to my knitting and so much added enjoyment. It provides basic instructions on how to make a prayer shawl using K3,P3 pattern and the rest of the book is a real joy to read. This book would be a wonderful gift to any knitter!!!

Whether you are new to the knitting ministry or are already knitting shawls, this book has much to offer. You will want to purchase more for friends and family and with Christmas approaching, what a wonderful gift idea.

Knitting into the Mystery is a very thoughtful and though-provoking book. There are stories shared, prayers - and of course - directions for knitting and crocheting the shawls. More than just a how-to book, I enjoyed reading about the origins of this ministry and how others have come to be a part of it too. The authors have included insights from their Christian backgrounds as well as prayers from other faiths. This book has been helpful to me personally and also as I try to share this ministry with others in my church and community.

As a 20-year knitting veteran, I have been starved for new knitting material for about a decade now! I was introduced to this book by one of my knitting students, and it is perhaps the best knitting book purchase I have made...ever!

To read the inspiration behind the Prayer Shawl, and to actually experience the vision behind who would receive my first shawl...truly divine intervention! These ladies did an awesome job with this book, and have given me a new way to share my talents with other knitters and potential knitters, as well as a place to share all of our talents in the gift when these shawls are complete. My heartfelt thanks to these two great authors for sharing this inspirational book!!

This book is a must have for any group that wishes to knit as an outreach ministry. It offers information about the history of the prayer shawl knitting ministry, helpful hints for getting your own group started, patterns, and a beautiful selection of prayers - for the knitters and the recipients of the knit shawl. The book is beautiful - with lovely illustrations- and makes a lovely gift as well as resource for your knitting ministry.

I had just read about prayer shawls and had made some to give to my pastor to distribute where needed. This book was so helpful. With card ideas and patterns and ways to get more people involved. It really helped me to no long be the
"Lonely Prayer Shawl Crocheter"

Great guide for those wanting to begin a shawl ministry! I can neither knit nor crochet, but this book showed me exactly what I needed to do to gather those who do. It provided enough incentive for me to start a shawl ministry group in my parish. And better yet - it encouraged me to learn how to crochet! I highly recommend this beautiful book!

I found this book to be a wonderfule basic guide to starting or enriching a prayer shawl ministry.