Likedit's definitely one I'm only going to say you'd enjoy if you're really into knitting at the minute so doesn't have that wider appeal that the other two have I enjoyed it
The yarn whisperer (2013)
Creators: Liked "Renowned knitter and author Clara Parkes uses the metaphor of knitting to tell her own story via twenty-two captivating, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny essays."--Front jacket flap.
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