{"title":"Betty Christiansen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetty Christiansen’s work delves into the creative and cultural dimensions of arts and crafts, offering insightful perspectives that inspire both makers and appreciators. Her writing often explores the meaningful connections between craftsmanship and community, revealing how artistic practices can foster peace and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on creative expression, with an emphasis on the social and cultural impact of art. Christiansen’s books appeal to those interested in how tradition and innovation intertwine within the arts and culture landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knitting-for-peace-by-betty-christiansen-9781584795339","title":"Knitting for Peace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll across America, people are knitting for peace. In yarn shops and private homes, churches and synagogues, schools and even prisons, they meet on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons to knit afghans for refugees, mittens for the homeless, socks for soldiers, or preemie caps for AIDS babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition goes back as far as Martha Washington, who spearheaded knitting efforts for the soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and has seen a recent flourishing in what is nowadays called \"charity knitting,\" \"community knitting,\" or \"knitting for others.\" And whether it’s for world peace, community peace, or peace of mind, today’s various causes have the common goal of knitting the world into a better place one stitch at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnitting for Peace\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptional book that celebrates the long heritage of knitting for others. It tells the stories of 28 contemporary knitting-for-peace endeavours, and features patterns for easy-to-knit charity projects such as hats, socks, blankets, and bears, plus a messenger bag emblazoned with the \u003cem\u003eKnitting for Peace\u003c\/em\u003e logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnlivened by anecdotal sidebars and quotations from both knitters and peacemakers, this inspiring book also includes everything readers need to know to start their own knitting-for-peace groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596728910060,"sku":"9781584795339","price":28.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a4317a64d5f634b6ccf50ae25cd62e56.jpg?v=1777956899"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/betty-christiansen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}