Knit with Love by Lisa Bogart - a Blog Tour

Knit with Love was not at all the book I expected it to be. I thought it would be a really heavy duty mix of knitting principles with Biblical truths or devotions, and it isn't. I enjoyed the book so much that I actually like it better because it isn't these things...kind of a "don't mess with perfection" philosophy.

I should start by saying that I am not a knitter. I have approached knitting cautiously in the past but have always ended up with something resembling a triangle when I was supposed to be crafting a rectangle. Because of this, I liked that the knitting terminology was minimal and that any really unfamiliar terms were explained. Even with my minimal experience, I knew most of the terms.

Knit with Love contains a lot of interesting thoughts that vary from the Biblical parallels I was expecting and mentioned above. Instead,  the author really brings the book down to a homey, inspirational level that operates within the comfy meditative state any passion, whether it be knitting, scrapbooking or music, can place you within.

My favorite part of the book overall is when Lisa Bogart discussed the fellowship of knitters and talked about the history of knitting (lightly) and how it makes her feel connected with all of these women (and men!) throughout history who did all of these noble, blessed things (knitting socks for soldiers, for one). Those are the kind of thoughts I always enjoy when I thumb through an antique book or handle vintage sheet music...my primary passions. The history in some items or disciplines is tangible, and it always nice to read or hear the thoughts of another who appreciates that.

I would recommend reading Knit with Love, especially if you already do ;).

Knit with Love is available as of October 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.


Disclosure: I received a review copy of this volume.