This inspiring, witty New York Times bestseller by the famous knitter and writer Clara Parkes invites the reader on bright and unforgettable journeys around the world. And not “lightly,” but with needles in hand and with love for yarn in your heart! 17 incredible routes, from the fjords of Iceland to a tiny yarn shop in the 13th district of Paris. We’ll see all this through the eyes of a woman seasoned by experience and incredibly stylish—carefree and curious—endowed with a rare sense of humor and keen insight into the most characteristic traits of people, events, and places.
Known not only for her literary work but also for her TV appearances, Clara doesn’t just tell us her personal story—she immerses us in the fascinating world of knitting, introduces the American and global knitting communities, invites you to the most iconic events, reveals the secrets of how yarn is made and the hidden ways to obtain knitting patterns. Sometimes it’s so captivating that it outshines any detective story. Scotland, Iceland, France, America—handicraft fans, knitters, designers, and all creative people will undoubtedly appreciate this exciting journey and will want to repeat it!