Simple Designs for Meditative Knitting by Barbara Breen

Barbara Breen has written a lovely knitting book. I liked how she defined meditative in the context of the book and thought that the patterns really fitted her definition.

I've rarely slipped into the meditative state while knitting, I find that I need a very easy pattern or I get caught up in “how many rows? Did I purl or knit five stitches back and is that going to throw off the whole rest of the item? (seed stitch, I'm looking at you here.)

I could see myself making several of the patterns in the book as I think they're simple enough for me to not have to think too much about the pattern once I get going. The scarf and fingerless mitten sets are also something that I would probably use as well, and the baby blankets are always handy to have patterns around for.

The patterns are easy enough for beginners to really feel confident about producing a finished object without being endless swathes of garter stitch. I was really intrigued by the bee stitch placemats although it might take me a bit to get the hang of the stitch.

Recommended for all knitters, there's something for everyone.

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.