A New York Times Bestseller
Knitting aficionado and notable artisan Clara Parkes delves into her
storied travels with this inspiring and witty memoir on a creative life
enriched by her adventures around the world.
Building on the success of The Yarn Whisperer, Parkes's rich personal
essays invite readers and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored,
from a guide who quickly comes to feel like a trusted confidante. In
Knitlandia, she takes readers along on 17 of her most memorable
journeys across the globe over the last 15 years, with stories spanning
from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris's 13th
arrondissement.
Also known for her PBS television appearances and hugely popular line of
small-batch handcrafted yarns, Parkes weaves her personal blend of
wisdom and humor into this eloquently down-to-earth guide that is part
personal travel narrative and part cultural history, touching the heart
of what it means to live creatively. Join Parkes as she ventures to
locales both foreign and familiar in chapters like:
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Chasing a Legend in Taos
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Glass, Grass, and the Power of Place: Tacoma, Washington
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A Thing for Socks and a Very Big Plan: Portland, Oregon
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Autumn on the Hudson: The New York Sheep & Wool Festival
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Cashmere Dreams and British Breeds: A Last-Minute Visit to Edinburgh,
Scotland
Fans of travel writing, as well as knitters, crocheters, designers, and
fiber artists alike, will enjoy the masterful narrative in these
intimate tales from a life well crafted. Whether you've committed to
exploring your own wanderlust or are an armchair traveler curled up in
your coziest slippers, Knitlandia is sure to inspire laughter, tears,
and maybe some travel plans of your own.
