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About the other thing I love to do | fitknitchick — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:20:13 +0000

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High Fiber Diet. » VWOM Blog — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:41:04 +0000

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By: Julie C. Nelson, RYT

Julie C. Nelson, RYT — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:14:42 +0000

Knitting as a form of Mindfulness Meditation has been a growing topic now for the past five years or so, with several notable books being written on the subject. The art of hand-knitting has been praised for it’s therapeutic and relaxing benefits, and compared to the practices of yoga and meditation. Recently there has been a growing movement of groups that meet to hold knitting and meditation retreats where further exploration of the meditative aspects of knitting are examined.

For more on the history of Mindful Knitting, go to:

http://labelingthoughts.org/wiki/Knitting_portal

In addition to the calming benefits of yoga (Samatha meditation), I am also exploring the use of knitting as a backdrop to Vipassana or Insight Meditation for self-inquiry.

For more information see:

http://www.coolmoonyoga.com/Workshops.html

By: tay

tay — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:50:13 +0000

I once knit a shawl large enough to cover me from neck to knees, and to drape to my mid-thigh when I stand. I’m five foot two, and it was the largest project I’d done so far. The way I did it? I listened to music, or talked with someone over Skype, but I did not pay attention to what pattern I was using. And now, I doubt I can duplicate it.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:49:08 +0000

Will be interested, magsmadison, to hear your thoughts as you compare the two…

By: magsmadison

magsmadison — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:03:23 +0000

I have found myself getting into this kind of zone, too, while doing creative things that I have done for a long time. I’ve never considered it to be meditative before, however. I’ll have to think about this a bit!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:01:06 +0000

I just knit at my own pace, not thinking about whether it is fast or slow. I have knit a lot of garter stitch scarves via meditation. Also prayer shawls are an excellent project for knitting as meditation, especially if you are giving them as a gift.
Knitting has always been my favorite form of meditation. I don’t ice skate, but I do go on walking meditations at our local park. Any solo activity could be a great way to meditate. Gardening, crocheting, painting, etc.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:41:29 +0000

Jennifer,
That would drive me crazy too and defeat the whole purpose for me! I just knit at a pace that feels comfortable and relaxing. My approach to meditation is all about naturalness.