Mindfulness in Knitting : Meditations on Craft & Calm Hardback

by Rachael Matthews

Part of the Mindfulness series series

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Anyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in KnittingÂ casts fresh light on this renowned calming craft, and reveals how the act of â€œknit and purlâ€ can be the epitome of conscious living.

Ethical textile artist Rachael Matthews unpicks the threads of this popular pastime to exploreÂ how knitting connects us to each otherÂ and to the world around us.

Through personal anecdote and expert insight, she unravels the true value of what it means to craft, its therapeutic benefits, and the joys of mindful making. This book is divided into chapters which will teach us to:Â Find our place through yarn,Â Knit sacred spaces,Â Build knitting circles and connecting with others through craftivism,Â The art of gifting our creations How knitting helps us discover ourselves. Filled with practical examples, personal insights and creative exercises for you to try at home, this book is suited for knitters of any ability, and will help you whether you want toÂ relieve stress,Â build self-awarenessÂ orÂ improve your mental healthÂ through the creative act of knitting. This book is from theÂ Mindfulness series,Â a range of titles dedicated to exploring the mindful lifestyle, including Mindfulness in Gardening, Mindfulness in Drawing, Mindfulness in Baking, and Mindfulness in Wild Swimming. Â