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A Stash of One's Own: Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting go of Yarn by Clara Parkes
smc727's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
[My stash is] memento, remembrance, and souvenir. An expression of not just what I want to make but also who I am, who I love, where I've been, and who loves me. And I'll keep as much of it as I want to, even if it's rainbow sparkle.
This is an intensely gratifying read for any and all knitters, or yarn artists. Not because it justifies our ever-expanding yarn stash, but because it justifies our ever-expanding yarn stash and welcomes us into the yarn loving family. Whether you stash yarn, or buy yarn for projects on an as-needed basis, this book has something for everyone.
Each author has their own story. Pretty sure all of them learned to knit or crochet as a small child, which makes me feel, as ever, like the outcast, learning to knit when I was 25 by reading books and cursing and flinging a lot. But these aren't just knitters, they are also spinners, dyers, even shepherds. They all have their stories to tell, and if this book doesn't make you want to grab your knitting needles, I don't think anything will.
This is an intensely gratifying read for any and all knitters, or yarn artists. Not because it justifies our ever-expanding yarn stash, but because it justifies our ever-expanding yarn stash and welcomes us into the yarn loving family. Whether you stash yarn, or buy yarn for projects on an as-needed basis, this book has something for everyone.
Each author has their own story. Pretty sure all of them learned to knit or crochet as a small child, which makes me feel, as ever, like the outcast, learning to knit when I was 25 by reading books and cursing and flinging a lot. But these aren't just knitters, they are also spinners, dyers, even shepherds. They all have their stories to tell, and if this book doesn't make you want to grab your knitting needles, I don't think anything will.
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book of reflections on yarn stashes. some inspiration on revisiting mine.
rachaelprest's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful collection of essays about life, yarn and creativity.
75desirees's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
emilywemily6's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Even though there are 23 different essays on yarn stash, the overall tone and message felt very one note- whatever stash looks like for you is good, stash leads to creative inspo, etc. I generally enjoyed every essay, but felt inspired/connected to very few. Only a couple stand out in my mind, and I think having more perspectives from marginalized folx would help
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Classism, Death, Homophobia, Bullying, and Sexism
asarcher's review against another edition
5.0
Despite the fact that holding needles makes my hands hurt, my stash remains intact and ready for when I pick up those needles. There's a hat pattern just waiting to be knit, and my supply of wool socks is running low. This anthology touched me on so many levels, from being a woman, being a knitter, being a person. I had forgotten that I parted with some of my stash when I moved. It went to capable hands, and it felt good to see a happy face. Thank you Clara for this yarn journey that started many years ago and continues to this day.