Figure1.
Number of Christmas angels knitted (2014–2017)
Table 1:
Marks of Mission present in the knitting of Christmas angels and Knit for Climate Action scarves.
| Scarves | Angels | |
|---|---|---|
| Tell | Knitting provided opportunities for conversation Wearing the scarf in public Gifting the scarf to a politician | Yarn bombing expressed God’s love Knitting provided opportunities for conversation |
| Teach | Feelings of grief in the process of making Informal conversations across generations about Christian faith and creation care | Informal conversations about Christian faith and life |
| Tend | Make visible communal and ecclesial care | |
| Transform | “Gentle” calls for change in environmental policy | Place making in local communities |
| Treasure | Changes in lifestyle to reduce environmental impact Attention to practices of recycling, rehoming and making | Recycle wool Rehoming of angels |