The Knitter's Gift: An Inspirational Bag of Words, Wisdom, and Craft

by Bernadette Murphy

Passionate knitters know that knitting is more than just a craft or a hobby. Knitting forms the texture and a background for their lives, binding them to their mothers and grandmothers who shared their great legacies; to friends and family who wear their homemade gifts; and to their fellow knitters. The Knitter's Gift is an inspirational collection just for them.
Beginner and longtime knitters will rejoice as they read
Written and compiled by this best-selling author, The Knitter's Gift is a timeless work that spans the generations.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Bernadette Murphy writes about literature, women, risk taking, and life -- from motorcycles to knitting. She has published three books of narrative nonfiction (the bestselling Zen and the Art of Knitting, The Knitter’s Gift, and The Tao Gals’ Guide to Real Estate); her newest book, Look, Lean Roll: A Woman, A Motorcycle, and Plunging into Risk, will be published in Spring 2016 by Counterpoint Press. She is an Associate Professor in the Creative Writing Department of Antioch University Los Angeles and a former weekly book critic for the Los Angeles Times. Her essays have appeared in Ms. magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Rumpus, The Nervous Breakdown, San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian, San Jose Mercury News, Newsday, BOOK magazine, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and is the mother of three amazing young adults. Her website is Bernadette-Murphy.com.

Reviews

[Ann Hein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspirational book, appreciated most by knitters.

[Shari Blakey · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a knitter, I found this to be a very enjoyable book of knitting-related essays by a wide variety of people.

[Kathy velez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, loved the stories.

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found errors in the patterns so a bit disappointing, one with the instructions to make the sleeves were completely missing! Reflection & memories were ok.

[Lain · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of thoughts, poems and essays on knitting with an occasional pattern thrown in. Fun and light reading for the most part, but beware -- there's more than one tear-jerker contained within!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book of thoughtful essays, grouped by subjects related to the art of knitting and the many motivations for it.

[Fran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good stories and knitting. What more do you want?