Seasonal Slow Knitting: Thoughtful Projects for a Handmade Year

Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear. The pages are clean with no marks.

Hannah Thiessen's lifestyle guide, Seasonal Slow Knitting, focuses on promoting creativity at a slower pace and offers advice on finding the time and space to engage in knitting in a restful and calming manner (The Knitter). This guide serves as a follow-up to Thiessen's previous book, Slow Knitting, which introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through five core principles: careful sourcing, thoughtful making, seasonal thinking, fearless experimentation, and open exploration. Seasonal Slow Knitting takes a seasonal approach, encouraging knitters to delve deeper into these concepts and apply them to their everyday making. Through a series of essays, projects, and patterns, Thiessen explores the life of a knitter throughout the year. The book is organized similar to a seasonal planting guide or farmer's almanac, with each chapter and section designed to identify and encourage small changes that knitters can implement, such as organizing their yarn stash or carving out dedicated time for knitting. Thiessen emphasizes in her introduction that the book is not just about following patterns or working on projects, but also about the philosophy behind why we knit and create. The ideas explored in Seasonal Slow Knitting contribute to a more mindful and fulfilling year, particularly in a fast-paced world that often distracts us with technology and unexpected challenges. Knitting, especially in a slow and deliberate manner, has taken on increased significance in today's society. The book is accompanied by color photographs.

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