The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater
- 242 pages
- 9 hours of reading
THE OPPOSITE OF LONELINESS meets KNITLANDIA, in this memoir about life truths learned through crafting.
Alanna Okun Books
Alanna Okun is a writer and editor whose work explores the intricate connections between people and the material world, particularly through the lens of craft. Her writing delves into personal histories and cultural phenomena, examining how objects and handmade items help us understand ourselves and others. Okun focuses on themes of personal narrative and identity, often within the context of contemporary urban life. Her approach is introspective and empathetic, revealing universal human experiences through specific and often unexpected subjects.
Knit a Hat
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
An introduction to the wide world of knitting by way of making your own hat Knitting is an excellent handcraft and something people love the world over. But for the crafting faint of heart, knitting can appear daunting; you need needles (but what size?), yarn (but what weight?), and a pattern (but what kind?). Very quickly, knitting becomes another language that's tricky to navigate and even trickier to master. Knit a Hat teaches you everything you need to know about the previously scary craft: the needles you'll need, the yarn to use, and tried-and-true techniques to get you started, keep you going, and help you wrap everything up. Alanna Okun is an expert knitter and offers very accessible instructions: Her idea of starting with a hat rather than a long scarf is sure to make this book easy for even the wariest of beginners. Building on our crafting how-to series, Alanna welcomes readers into the knitting community and invites them to knit a hat with confidence.
