written by Betty Christiansen
Description:
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 own knitting-for-peace groups.
My Review:
When I was presented with the opportunity to review Knitting for Peace by the publisher I was ecstatic. After all, how appropriate that I review a book celebrating knitting for charities during my "40 in 40" challenge. I didn't know what to expect other than the description above when I agreed, but what I found really surprised me.
It isn't often that you really get to know and understand the passion and heart behind the creator of a charity organization. I was blessed to have been able to meet and talk with Danette LeMaster, founder of God's Tiny Angels, several times in the years that I have been contributing to her organization. This book gives you that same feeling of connection to a cause by introducing the hearts behind the organization.
The organizations are split into five chapters: Peace and War, Peace on Earth, Peace at Home, Peace for Kids and Knit for Peace. Each chapter includes several organizations; some you may have heard of, many you probably have not. Not only are we presented with an overview of the organization, but contact information for each is included as well as many patterns for items you can contribute to the cause. With such a diversity it is almost a guarantee that one of them will touch your heart and prompt you to contribute.
At only $9.99 for the Kindle edition
at the time of this posting, and often you can find it used on Amazon
for less, this is a great book to add to your library.
Until next time, 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 own knitting-for-peace groups.My Review:
When I was presented with the opportunity to review Knitting for Peace
by the publisher I was ecstatic. After all, how appropriate that I review a book celebrating knitting for charities during my "40 in 40" challenge. I didn't know what to expect other than the description above when I agreed, but what I found really surprised me.It isn't often that you really get to know and understand the passion and heart behind the creator of a charity organization. I was blessed to have been able to meet and talk with Danette LeMaster, founder of God's Tiny Angels, several times in the years that I have been contributing to her organization. This book gives you that same feeling of connection to a cause by introducing the hearts behind the organization.
The organizations are split into five chapters: Peace and War, Peace on Earth, Peace at Home, Peace for Kids and Knit for Peace. Each chapter includes several organizations; some you may have heard of, many you probably have not. Not only are we presented with an overview of the organization, but contact information for each is included as well as many patterns for items you can contribute to the cause. With such a diversity it is almost a guarantee that one of them will touch your heart and prompt you to contribute.
At only $9.99 for the Kindle edition
at the time of this posting, and often you can find it used on Amazon for less, this is a great book to add to your library. 
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