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Beschreibung
An engaging read and perfect gift for knitters: How our favorite craft empowers, heals, and reconnects us to each other and ourselves

In a fractured world, knitting is a lifeline. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni reveals the hidden power of purl and stitch: a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm our nervous systems, and a powerful metaphor of life.

This book is an essential read for anyone who knits – from beginners to longtime hobbyists to the occasional creator of a blanket to welcome a newborn. You’ll discover:

  • How knitting shaped history, from Ancient Egypt to the knitting spies of World War II and the craftivism and yarnbombing from the 1960s that continues today.

  • How knitting changes the brain, helping us relax and beat anxiety and overthinking.

  • The latest technological advances that allow us to create new knitted forms to amaze and improve lives.

For the author, this book is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knitted together.

Combining surprising history, cutting-edge neuroscience, and powerful storytelling, The Power of Knitting sheds light on a beloved pastime and its beautiful past, present, and future.

As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.
An engaging read and perfect gift for knitters: How our favorite craft empowers, heals, and reconnects us to each other and ourselves

In a fractured world, knitting is a lifeline. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni reveals the hidden power of purl and stitch: a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm our nervous systems, and a powerful metaphor of life.

This book is an essential read for anyone who knits – from beginners to longtime hobbyists to the occasional creator of a blanket to welcome a newborn. You’ll discover:

  • How knitting shaped history, from Ancient Egypt to the knitting spies of World War II and the craftivism and yarnbombing from the 1960s that continues today.

  • How knitting changes the brain, helping us relax and beat anxiety and overthinking.

  • The latest technological advances that allow us to create new knitted forms to amaze and improve lives.

For the author, this book is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knitted together.

Combining surprising history, cutting-edge neuroscience, and powerful storytelling, The Power of Knitting sheds light on a beloved pastime and its beautiful past, present, and future.

As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.
Über den Autor
Loretta Napoleoni, a life-long avid knitter, is an economist, consultant, and author whose books on global financing have been translated into 21 languages. Through her work with the International Monetary Fund, the commodities markets, and more, she has traveled the world (with knitting projects in tow). She splits her time between London and Rome, with annual visits to the US.
Zusammenfassung
A new twist on knitting: Part social history, part personal stories, this is a historically informed celebration of how knitting has changed the world.

Women's empowerment through a new lens: The book celebrates the creativity and courage of women who have used knitting as a form of resistance and strength.

Full-color, giftable package: Includes four-color spot illustrations throughout, along with instructions for ten iconic knitting projects that each have historical significance.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe, Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780593087190
ISBN-10: 0593087194
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Napoleoni, Loretta
Hersteller: Penguin Publishing Group
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 211 x 158 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Loretta Napoleoni
Erscheinungsdatum: 13.10.2020
Gewicht: 0,599 kg
Artikel-ID: 121024348