Knit Yourself Calm: A creative path to managing stress Paperback – June 19, 2017

Love it

The two existing reviews, both 2 stars, are just too harsh. True, this book is more a varied collection of projects rather than a course of therapy. However, it is nicely assembled with a friendly low- key tone, soft colors and photos, and includes both projects to be done alone and in collaboration with other knitters. The projects are basic- to- intermediate and offer a novice knitter some techniques to learn. No lace or complex color work, no pressure. No stress.

This is not a bad book.... it's just for beginners. I thought that by the title, this would provide tips and tricks on new ways to meditate or breath as I knit, but instead this is a book about beginner skills. The book is good, just misleading in the title.

Not what I expected

The zen title sold me on the book and I thought it would be inspiring for a beginner. Most of the projects did not appeal to me, including a "tea cosy set", evening purse, and hot water bottle cover. Other projects include socks, hats using circular needles, cable-knit fingerless gloves. There's limited instruction, and I think those who can tackle those projects already know how knitting will make them feel.

I found the book to be bland. The idea is sound but honestly there wasn't much that isn't obvious with the title. And there is the ugliest afghan I have ever seen as an example of calm knitting. I enjoy knitting but making something beautiful that Ilove is part of the joy of knitting.

I saw it on threads , this put me on a hunt , located knit/ author she was absolute joy to deal with.Will have time to knit her patterns are straight forward.

A beautiful book with lovely projectsNicely presented

I really like this book. It has a range of patterns to follow with details for less experienced knitters. I find it easy to follow.

Yet another impulse buy....nit made anything from it but easy, no nonsense patterns...can see how it would aid calmness but then all my knitting projects have a calming effect on me....

Great patterns and very well written and laid out.