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Summary: Follow the Threads
Review: You don't have to be a knitter to enjoy The Knitting Sutra, but beware. I wasn't a knitter when I started but by the time I had reached the third chapter, I was playing around with my mother in law's needles and by the time I had finished, I was halfway through a sweater. This magical little book is really about the big topics - life, the spiritual quest and the threads which draw history and meaning together. Knitting is both a metaphor for how we build ourselves from the bits of yarn we gather over the years, and a literal, spiritual and very useful craft. For the lover of words, colour and texture, there is beauty in the way Lydon describes the exquisite yarn she purchases, the silver buttons she travels miles to obtain, and the quest for mastery of her craft. For the spiritual seeker, there is pathos in the journey Lydon takes to find meaning in her life, with an amazing range of references, from Arica through the Sufi order, Dineh and other Native American practices, Judaism, etc. For the craftsperson, this book is packed with references to the history of knitting, top designers and wool manufacturers. For those who just like a good yarn, the story of Lydon's struggles with a broken humerus, her travels, her knitting projects and her struggle with Cancer are an enjoyable read. There is something for everyone here. Highly recommended.
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