Compassionate knitting : finding basic goodness in the work of our hands / Tara Jon Manning.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Manning, Tara Jon, 1968-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Knitting--Patterns.

Knitting.

Handicraft--Religious aspects--Buddhism.

Handicraft.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

North Clarendon, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Compassionate Knitting: Finding Basic Goodness in the Work of Our Hands is a knitting book unlike any other. The 20 original-design projects included in this book range from small accessory items and gifts to wearable garments-all of which include personal ritual in their creation or use. Each project is inspired by an element of the world around us, based on a contemplative theme drawn from Shambhala Buddhism and Eastern arts or, in some cases, Western notions of the magical and mindful.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Content; Preface; Part one: Heaven; Cloud pillow; Heaven and Stars Baby Set; Autumn Leaves Blanket; Wisp of Mist Wrist Warmers; Travel Accessories; Angels and Fairies; Part Two: Earth; Sea Aran Cardigan; Sky Lake Jacket; Snowfall Wrap; Black Sand Haori Vest; Walking Meditation Socks; Violets Lavender Sachet; Part Three: Knitter; Padma Jacket; Auspicious Coincidences Baby Sweater; Spring Toque for Babies and Kids and Grownups; Gifts of Warmth and Compassion Mittens and Scarf; Feng Shui Charm; Glossary of Knitting Abbreviations, Tips, and Techniques

The Folklore of Aran StitchesSources and Resources; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-60679-0

9786613787507

1-4629-0123-9

OCLC:

761645898