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Many knitters find that the act of knitting brings about inner serenity and peace of mind. Mindful Knitting explores this relaxing aspect of the craft by looking at the parallels between knitting and meditation—how the simple, repetitive motions can lead to a heightened sense of connectedness with the world —and explains how to enrich your life by combining the two. Author Tara Jon Manning shows you how to use knitting as a path toward “mindfulness”—being completely aware of your surroundings without judgment or interpretation—bringing you inner calm and allowing you to develop a renewed sense of self. By focusing on the repeated formation of the knitted stitch and on the natural flow of your breath, you can create a sanctuary from the pressures of everyday life. Mindful Knitting presents simple meditation exercises along with clear, easy-to-follow instructions for ten original projects that complement and expand upon the meditation themes. Whether you’re an advanced or a beginning knitter, or a new or seasoned meditator, the essays and projects in this book will help you to deepen your connection with the practice of knitting—and your experience with mindfulness. It will help you connect with yourself and appreciate the world around you.