“[A] hilariously quirky and heartwarming essay collection about a life spent in crafting—knitting, crocheting, sewing, decoupage, and more.” —Bustle
People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat for a newborn baby isn’t just about crafting something small but appreciating the beginnings of life, which sometimes helps make peace with the endings. They know that if you knit your boyfriend a sweater, your relationship will most likely be over before the last stitch.
Alanna Okun knows that crafting keeps her anxiety at bay. She knows that no one will ever be as good a knitting teacher as her beloved grandmother. And she knows that even when we can’t control anything else, we can at least control the sticks, string, and fabric right in front of us.
Okun lays herself bare and takes readers into the parts of themselves they often keep hidden. Yet at the same time she finds humor in the daily indignities all crafters must face (like when you catch the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome and can’t possibly finish the second in a pair). Okun has written a book that will speak to anyone who has said to themselves, or to everyone within earshot, “I made that.”
“Through her essays, Okun discusses her deep connection to crafting in a way that brings meaning to every handmade object, and will certainly inspire all of your future projects.” —Apartment Therapy
ASIN : B0756FMZS9
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : March 20, 2018
Language : English
File size : 2.7 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 232 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1250095626
Page Flip : Enabled
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and deeply relatable, capturing the nuances of life’s ups and downs while providing great insights into creativity. They appreciate its humor, with one customer mentioning it made them cry and laugh out loud, and find it easy to read. They praise its beauty and consider it perfect for crafters, with one noting it’s not just for knitters.
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