{"product_id":"the-power-of-knitting-stitching-together-our-lives-in-a-fractured-world-hardcover","title":"The Power of Knitting: Stitching Together Our Lives in a Fractured World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLoretta Napoleoni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging read and perfect gift for knitters: How our favorite craft empowers, heals, and reconnects us to each other and ourselves\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow knitting changes the brain, helping us relax and beat anxiety and overthinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe latest technological advances that allow us to create new knitted forms to amaze and improve lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining surprising history, cutting-edge neuroscience, and powerful storytelling, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on a beloved pastime and its beautiful past, present, and future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoretta 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334967234797,"sku":"9780593087190","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/wP-SCt4fcj9780593087190.webp?v=1785026220","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/the-power-of-knitting-stitching-together-our-lives-in-a-fractured-world-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}