The Knitters Essays

  • The History of Knitting

    623 Words  | 2 Pages

    Knitting has been a human activity since the first millennium AD. In essence, knitting is the use of tools to create a knotted section of cloth. Unlike other methods of cloth production, knitting does not require large and expensive looms. It is performed with small and easily created tools. Early knitting was called nalebinding. It was a simple technique. It produced a dense, warm and long lasting fabric. Unlike modern knitting, it only used a single needle to knot the yarn or thread. Most of the

  • ‎“Is the emerging Inter-faith Dialogue a Wake-up call?”‎

    934 Words  | 2 Pages

    the value one religion can add to the other. ‎John Makransky and Paul knitter are two pioneers in the new phenomenon ‎known as engaged Buddhism. However, opposing approaches exist in how said ‎dialogue is being done.‎ Makransky’s approach is one of comparative theology, while Knitter chose ‎a normative path, but the motivation underlying both of their quests is closely ‎interrelated. The focus of this paper is to analyze how Knitter and Makransky ‎transitioned and engaged to, and from Buddhism and Christianity

  • In what ways and why is knitting currently being used to make a political statement

    660 Words  | 2 Pages

    Knitta is a group of eleven knitters. The Knitta members say: “We go beyond simply wanting attention. We prove that disobedience can be beautiful and that knitting can be outlaw” When they first started out they kept there selves unknown because they thought what they were doing was classed as graffiti than art. The knitters explain “our group is composed of people who don’t do illegal things, and we were worried about how people would react to what we are doing” (knit knit). Each member of the group

  • Analysis Of Paul Knitter's Introducing Theologies Of Religion

    1628 Words  | 4 Pages

    Religion, Paul Knitter discusses four different models of how Christians may respond to religions that are not their own. The models are: the replacement model, the fulfillment model, the mutuality model, and the acceptance model. The book is organized in fours parts, a part for each model. Knitter begins with the Replacement model; he says that the Fundamentalists use this model the most. Fundamentalists and Evangelicals make up a big part of contemporary Christianity. Knitter uses a quote by

  • Religious Views On Business Ethics

    1112 Words  | 3 Pages

    Business ethics is a very broad term and widely used throughout the world. The term “business ethics” first started to be used in the United States in the early 1970’s as businesses were growing bigger and more powerful. Business ethics are guidelines or behaviors that businesses and individuals use daily to deal with the world, and even smaller situations they might find themselves in. Race, gender, age and religion all play a role in a person’s ethics. The most important factor in a person’s

  • Knitting: The Art Of Knitting And Leisure Practices

    1351 Words  | 3 Pages

    is any activity chosen for pleasure, relaxation, or other emotional satisfaction, typically something one would participate in during free time. The leisure activity I have chosen to partake in is knitting. My great-grandmother was an excellent knitter and would make my whole family scarves and dishcloths when she was alive. She would give them out as Christmas presents, so I want to carry on her tradition. Knitting is a relaxing and simple task, so it is a great way for me to occupy my spare

  • How Knitting Reduces Depression

    2095 Words  | 5 Pages

    and tips amongst each other through popular websites such as Pinterest, Etsy, and Ravelry. Knitters are also able to post their finished products on Etsy which allows people to buy them. It is also very easy to connect with other knitters through online chat rooms, forum threads, Facebook groups, and social networking app called Instagram, Since knitting is portable and can be done just about anywhere, knitters often create knitting groups offline and assemble at local coffee shops in order to have

  • The Handmaid's Tale Analysis

    614 Words  | 2 Pages

    How Our Space Defines Us In Atwood’s writing of “The Handmaid’s Tale” there are many wonderful characters. The book is set in a place called Gilead where everyone’s freedom is limited and knowledge is power. Personal identity and having things to call their own was a thing of the past. One of the things the characters still have is a space to claim as their own. Whether it be a room, a vehicle, or something to take care. These are not just a place for the characters to call their own, but also a

  • Comparing The Dominance Of Males In Heart Of Darkness And Things Fall Apart

    1735 Words  | 4 Pages

    Dominance of Males in Heart of Darkness and Things Fall Apart One approach to understanding a culture entails an investigation of its art. By studying the art of multiple cultures, recurrent themes may help to define universal attributes of human nature. With this premise in mind, an obvious corollary suggests that the few similarities between highly disparate cultures may be particularly exemplary of humankind. Cultural differences become

  • Local And Light Kate Fletcher Summary

    817 Words  | 2 Pages

    sustain communities by providing social with meaningful job that promotes them with efficiency, welfare, equality, and security in society which results in less crime (p. 140). Fletcher argues that local products and traditional knowledge such as knitters, weavers and dye houses are getting rarer to end this problem local production need to replace the global production and this will result wealth not to be in the hand of few (p. 141). Fletcher also states that local wisdom it has

  • Repetitive Strain Injury

    943 Words  | 2 Pages

    affected are those who spend the majority of their work day sitting at a desk or using a computer. Other groups who frequently suffer from repetitive strain injury are those who use a particular muscle or group of muscles repeatedly such as musicians, knitters, and sewers. Factors contributing to repetitive strain injury are repeated use of same muscles, poor posture and sitting for long periods of time. Manifested primarily as pain in the forearm, shoulder or neck, repetitive strain injury is more common

  • A Tale of Inhumanity

    751 Words  | 2 Pages

    A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, occurs in two cities, Paris and London, during the commencement of the French Revolution. Revolution is a major theme in this novel, which makes it one of his most gloomy stories. Dickens’ portrayal of the French Revolution proves the inhumanity of humans towards one another. Although the theme of revolution carries a dark tone, Dickens uses his expertise to include happy moments that lighten the story. A Tale of Two Cities incorporates the theme of inhumanity

  • Personal Essay: What Religion Means To Me?

    791 Words  | 2 Pages

    talked a lot about truth claims this semester and the impact they have in different religions. A truth claim is what you claim to be true within a religion. Religious truth-claims express different perspectives on “how things are” suggested by Paul Knitter, a noted religion scholar (pg43). In a religion, what one claims to be true within that religion or what the religion teaches, is its truth-claim. I believe that one should follow a religion based on what they believe is the most true to them.

  • Therapeutic Knitting

    687 Words  | 2 Pages

    Therapeutic Knitting Ask any knitter why he or she likes to knit. Some will say it is fun hand-making things. Others will say because it is relaxing. Researchers have recently become interested in this claim, and are trying to figure out the neuroscience and psychology of how knitting is relaxing. The bigger question has become, how can it be used to help people with certain long-term disorders? Knitting can be a low-cost, but still effective alternative way to treat psychological disorders such

  • Red Dog Essay

    818 Words  | 2 Pages

    Peeto’s yarn and runs outside with it and Peeto’s friend see the yarn and laugh. Later in the movie, Peeto and Vanno are in the Ute on the way to the animal clinic and Peeto starts to make fun of Vanno, Vanno becomes irritated and says (0:42:45) “Knitter…What kind of man knits a sweater” and Peeto and Vanno start an argument about how Peeto is nor manly because he knits. In addition, it is through these characters that the language of Australia has been confidently

  • Mahandas Gandhi

    787 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Romantic archetype centers a hero’s journey to change the world for the betterment of humanity. Romantic hero overcomes challenge to help society takes back enlightenment and shares it with society. Mahandas Gandhi is a romantic hero because he tries to change the world for the betterment of liberty. Mahandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1896 in Porbandar, India. The Gandhis were middle-class, cultured, and deeply religious Hindus. When Gandhi was thirteen, he was married to his wife, Kasturbai

  • A Tale Of Two Cities Symbolism Analysis

    1008 Words  | 3 Pages

    Revolutionary themes can be found in literary symbolism in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities takes place the 1780’s when England and France were at war with each other. The radical ideas in France at the time were reflected in England’s politics which threatened the aristocrats and persecuted the peasants. In Chapter 16 entitled “Still Knitting” one may see many subversive concepts and the corruption of society including persecution and the fall of the privileged class

  • Age Discrimination In Employment Act Of 1967

    1097 Words  | 3 Pages

    age and older. Also, employers can still deny employment for many other reasons aside from age. “It's unlawful to reject a job-seeker because he/she’s over forty, but it's perfectly legal to decline to hire someone because he or she is Capricorn, a knitter or a Broncos fan. “ (Ryan). In a way, age discrimination is technically illegal, but also somewhat legal. It is something that affects everyone when they line up for their job interview, so in a way it also in fair. It is just another form discrimination

  • Imperialism In Heart Of Darkness Analysis

    1038 Words  | 3 Pages

    There is one absolute certainty in life --death. Often euphemized as the “great equalizer”, death transcends all things that divide people: be it race, gender, religion, etc., and effects everyone that has: ever lived, is living, or will live. Joseph Conrad in his novella “Heart of Darkness”, shares the death of an imperial ivory tradesman, in order to uncover the dehumanizing subterfuge of justifying Imperialism. The main literary mechanism Conrad employs in “Heart of Darkness” is the characterization

  • Knitting Myself Back Together: Personal Narrative Analysis

    986 Words  | 2 Pages

    Knitting Myself Back Together When I decided this past summer to move into my own apartment after years of living with roommates, my anxiety took over completely. "Idiot," it hissed after I signed a lease on a beautiful little place in a not so nice area. "How do you think you're ready for this? You can't afford it, it's not safe, you'll regret it, you chose wrong." One day, shortly before I moved, I stayed home from work because I had such a strong panic attack that I threw up all over my sheets