To fill the cup i post another reading suggestion. This is a master thesis well written by the Betsy Greer who does the great craftivism-weblog. In this paper she discovers the underlying political issues of knitting and answers the question why crafting is not only fun, but has other implications for our postmodern - media times.

Some quotes:
“With all the sweatshops all over the world, people are getting angry. Not to mention sick of wearing things that everyone else has. The creation of something with your own two hands is one way of resisting a consumerist and materialist based culture that is built upon the backs of less fortunate individuals.”

“Craft allows us, in this world of quick fixes, to actually be a part of the creation of something from start to finish. Something that, apart from giving birth, we don’t see too often as everything comes either pre-packaged or with
accompanying directions in Swedish. It allows us time to talk and learn and share with one another.”

“There is something magical about a product that is not only beautiful to look at as well as touch, but also beautifully made.”