Contemplative Knitting

"""Praying and knitting go together like love and marriage—a perfect union of heart and hands. In this beautiful book Julie Cicora takes the reader through the physical, emotional, and spiritual advantages of knitting. She unveils with grace the history of the craft and lays out a pattern for us to follow to be more intentional in our knitting prayer practice. You will love learning about knitting's history, and how knitting is a means of grace and vehicle of hope. Knitting is a gift to those of us who treasure practicality in spiritual practices and this validates my need to knit and pray at the same time. Love it!"" —Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms and 2016 CNN Hero "". . . . this book is a good read, if only for its affirmation to every knitter frustrated by the stigma attached to one of life’s great pleasures: that when we knit, and enjoy it deeply, we are unlikely ever to be alone."" —Church Times “With wit, generosity, and patience, Julie Cicora offers us a masterclass in knitting and prayer. You’ll come away with a deeper sense of connection to God, yourself, and the whole creation.” — Brother Aidan Owen, knitter, writer, and guestmaster of Holy Cross Monastery, New York ""If you are a knitter, put it down long enough to read this book, then pick up your work again with deeper insights. If you don't yet knit and want a closer relationship with God, maybe this book will inspire you to begin knitting. You will likely end up with a deeper relationship with God, and you will also have all the cool stuff you make."" —Gerald W. Keucher, priest, knitter, and author of Back from the Dead: The Book of Congregational Growth"