Review
"This touching book is all about using knitting to care for others, and you can't help coming away from it with a warm feeling about knitting." --Knit Today
Product Description
Explore the spiritual side of craft and share the fruits of your skills with over 30 stylish knitted projects designed especially for donation. Throughout history, knitters have responded to those in need, from bonnets for Victorian orphans to blankets for disaster relief appeals. "Knits to Share and Care" provides contemporary, fashionable patterns for those individuals and knitting groups who want to continue this tradition.Craft caring gifts for strangers or friends, those who are suffering in some way through illness, stress, or changes in their life, and anyone who needs cheering up with a cosy, comforting knitted treat. With easy-to-follow patterns and delightful original colour diagrams, knitters will enjoy creating these special gifts designed with the specific needs of the recipient in mind.
About the Author
Gerard Allt and Craig Carruthers are the founders of the 'I Knit' group (www.iknit.org.uk), which was the leading light behind the recent wateraid.org knitting project. They hold regular knitting meetings and classes, as well as running the 'I Knit' shop in London.
