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 knitting for peace is an exceptional book that celebrates the long heritage of knitting for others. Knitting for peace make the world a better place one stitch at a time kindle edition by christiansen betty shirobayashi kiriko download it once and read it on your kindle device pc phones or tablets use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading knitting for peace make the world a better place one stitch at a time. These are volunteers who have inherited a tradition of comfort and protest and a belief that they can make the world a better place one stitich at a time quilting for peace the follow up to stcs kn as crafters of all ages take to their sewing machines in unprecedented numbers many of them join a movement to distribute hope and warmth to those in need through quilting. Often called charity knitting community knitting or knitting for others knitters have been bonded by a desire to make the world a better place through handmade gifts of love and peace in knitting for peace make the world a better place one stitch at a time betty christiansen has interviewed knitters across america . Knitting for peace make the world a better place one stitch at a time by betty christiansen february 16 2009 by abby though my reading tastes vary widely i thought i would review some of my favorite knitting books this week