{"product_id":"crafting-the-resistance-35-projects-for-craftivists-protestors-and-women-who-persist-9781510731387","title":"Crafting the Resistance: 35 Projects for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnit, sew, and craft your way to self-empowerment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Are you a Nasty Woman ready to smash the patriarchy with a needle and thread? Proudly proclaim your feminism with your very own DIY Bleeding Heart T-shirt? Or stage a protest with the rest of the girls, wearing knitted Pussyhats? \u003cbr\u003e Be part of the revolution by reclaiming the \"domestic\" arts of knitting, sewing, and more—to channel your feminist rage. With pictures, step-by-step instructions, bonus patterns, and tips for crafters of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, \u003ci\u003eCrafting the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for women’s rights activists on a DIY path to self-determination. \u003cbr\u003e Put your homemaking and protesting skills to the test with thirty-five girl-powered, easy-to-make, kickass projects such as: \u003cbr\u003e \"Snowflake\" knitted wristers\u003cli\u003e\"Bleeding Heart\" T-shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClear vinyl protest tote bag to speed up security screenings\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Pussyhat as knitted hats, holiday ornaments, throw pillows, and cat beds\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e“Nasty Nag” zippered pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWell read bookmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnd More!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Take politics into your own hands, literally, and craft your message out into the world. Including an essay and quotes on the history and importance of craftivism, \u003ci\u003eCrafting the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate book for political crafters, DIY activists, empowered protestors, and any woman—or man—who is part of the resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Are fascists afraid of hats? That's a question I've been asking myself a lot lately. In Crafting the Resistance, Heather Marano and Lara Neel answer that question with a resounding 'Yes!' By making, using, and wearing the projects in these pages, you can use your crafting superpowers to speak out to your friends, family, and the world. Let them know that you craft for Liberty and Justice for All. Resist!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Donna Druchunas, author of \u003ci\u003eKnitting as a Political Act\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Lithuanian Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The projects in \u003ci\u003eCrafting The Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e are just like the book itself; inspiring, simple to comprehend, and immediate classics. The quotes that begin each section are compelling, as are the reading and listening recommendations that accompany each item. We are living in a singular time; these great projects allow us to fully personalize our 'revolution from within.’\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Annie Modesitt, author of \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Knitting Heretic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Heather Marano and Lara Neel have put together a timely and charming how-to book of simple projects with practical appeal to activists. Whether you decide to make a kit bag or a statement bandanna, you will be learning the basics of a craft you may never have tried before. . . . Make something for yourself, or get together with friends and \u003ci\u003eCraft the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—June Hemmons Hiatt, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Principles of Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eCrafting the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the pussyhat. . . . [It] does a good job of bringing in new craftivists and inspiring them to try new things. . . . The projects range from the eminently useful (the vinyl tote, the security waist belt) to 'I had no idea I needed one of these' (the snowflake wrist warmers) and 'I’d love to try that!' (any of the wool-felting projects.)\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTwin Cities Geek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Pussyhats are important to make because I like to smash the patriarchy.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Genevieve, 5, \u003ci\u003eThe Knitmore Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"We approach handcraft for all kinds of reasons: joy, grief, community, and sometimes frustration. What better thing to occupy anxious hands than an act of creation, an act of defiance? Neel and Marano offer a number of projects crossing various mediums, and introduce first time craftivists to both different crafts and some intersectional issues—more than just pink pussyhats. Cast on and start a conversation!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jasmin Knitmore, \u003ci\u003eThe Knitmore Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Are fascists afraid of hats? That's a question I've been asking myself a lot lately. In Crafting the Resistance, Heather Marano and Lara Neel answer that question with a resounding 'Yes!' By making, using, and wearing the projects in these pages, you can use your crafting superpowers to speak out to your friends, family, and the world. Let them know that you craft for Liberty and Justice for All. Resist!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Donna Druchunas, author of \u003ci\u003eKnitting as a Political Act\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Lithuanian Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The projects in \u003ci\u003eCrafting The Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e are just like the book itself; inspiring, simple to comprehend, and immediate classics. The quotes that begin each section are compelling, as are the reading and listening recommendations that accompany each item. We are living in a singular time; these great projects allow us to fully personalize our 'revolution from within.’\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Annie Modesitt, author of \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Knitting Heretic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Heather Marano and Lara Neel have put together a timely and charming how-to book of simple projects with practical appeal to activists. Whether you decide to make a kit bag or a statement bandanna, you will be learning the basics of a craft you may never have tried before. . . . Make something for yourself, or get together with friends and \u003ci\u003eCraft the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—June Hemmons Hiatt, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Principles of Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eCrafting the Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the pussyhat. . . . [It] does a good job of bringing in new craftivists and inspiring them to try new things. . . . The projects range from the eminently useful (the vinyl tote, the security waist belt) to 'I had no idea I needed one of these' (the snowflake wrist warmers) and 'I’d love to try that!' (any of the wool-felting projects.)\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTwin Cities Geek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Pussyhats are important to make because I like to smash the patriarchy.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Genevieve, 5, \u003ci\u003eThe Knitmore Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"We approach handcraft for all kinds of reasons: joy, grief, community, and sometimes frustration. What better thing to occupy anxious hands than an act of creation, an act of defiance? Neel and Marano offer a number of projects crossing various mediums, and introduce first time craftivists to both different crafts and some intersectional issues—more than just pink pussyhats. 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