Mindful Knitting: 35 Creative and Calming Patterns to Reduce Stress

I buy a lot of knitting books/patterns - but to me this is the best one published in recent years / decades. Well it must be - because I read it and went out to order yarn [unseen!] for 3 projects. Yes, 3.The book is fun because the yarn is so colourful, the techniques so familiar [feather & fan] - they’ve just been reinterpreted for modern knitting. One thing I’ve noticed is that the author is truly gifted when it comes to squeezing every last drop of colour out of yarn - simply by balancing it with varying amounts of white. It really is a masterclass in that aspect.It got me using yarn I really enjoy (WYS pure or Signature 4 ply) - it would have never considered before, as I’m unfamiliar with the brand - and have never heard of Falkland Island wool etc. So the book broadened my horizons. I mainly bought the book because it was so cheerful and modern - and because it has a large spectrum of projects - not just clothes. I shall get around to them sometime, I’m sure. For now I’m quenching my colour thirst … get yourself a good tapestry needle, as there’s quite a few ends to sew in. I would recommend Cocoknits bent tapestry needles, 4 in a pack, 2 sizes, big eyes, very smooth & magnetic. I think even if you tried to be depressed, you’d find it impossible looking at or wearing these juicy, bright colours [I’m not flippant; I’m still on anti-depressants but have been well for ~ 5 years now]. Anyway, I would like to thank the author for compiling such a fun, effortlessly skilled, modern and varied book. It would be the one I’d take to the desert island with me [plus the yarn, haha].

Product comes up to expectations

Very pleased with this book, I could relate to the authors story and her patterns are beautiful. Ive started the Points of interest shawl and have found the simple pattern and the beautiful soft sock yarn lovely to work with. I chose this pattern for the bright colours which are beautiful to work with and the rhythm of the knitting really does help with anxiety. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love this book. It is so helpful and easy to understand the patterns. It's especially great to see a mindfulness knitting book with patterns that are not over whelming and is coming from a place of personal experience.

Great content, there is lots I would make from this book. Clearly written with lots of pictures. Would recommend to use up stash of wool in interesting ways