{"product_id":"knitlandia-a-knitter-sees-the-world-new-york-times-bestseller-paperback","title":"Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World: New York Times Bestseller - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClara Parkes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a love of knitting becomes a way of seeing the world?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eKnitlandia\u003c\/i\u003e, writer and fiber expert Clara Parkes invites readers along on a series of journeys shaped by curiosity, craft, and place. Drawing on more than a decade of travel, Parkes shares seventeen deeply personal essays that explore how knitting opens doors--to people, traditions, landscapes, and unexpected moments of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom windswept fjords in Iceland to a beloved yarn shop in Paris's 13th arrondissement, Parkes treats each destination as more than a stop on a map. Knitting becomes a lens through which culture is understood, creativity is practiced, and a meaningful life is built stitch by stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth, wit, and an eye for the telling detail, these essays blend travel writing, memoir, and cultural history in a voice that feels companionable rather than authoritative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will travel with Parkes to experiences such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting iconic yarn regions and fiber traditions around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring creative communities in places like Taos, Tacoma, and Portland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehind-the-scenes moments at festivals including the New York Sheep \u0026amp; Wool Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters with local makers, shepherds, shop owners, and artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on how craft shapes identity, creativity, and a sense of home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeloved by knitters and makers--and equally engaging for fans of reflective travel writing--\u003ci\u003eKnitlandia\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates curiosity, craft, and the quiet joy of paying attention. Whether you're an armchair traveler or someone already planning your next adventure, this is a book about finding meaning in the journeys we take and the work we love to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClara Parkes\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, speaker, and widely recognized authority on wool and fiber arts. She is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eKnitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Yarn Whisperer\u003c\/i\u003e and the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eKnitter's Book of Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWool\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSocks\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy. Her work blends personal narrative, cultural history, and deep knowledge of fiber, exploring how craft connects people, places, and creative lives. She founded the influential online publication \u003ci\u003eKnitter's Review\u003c\/i\u003e and is the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Wool Channel\u003c\/i\u003e, a multimedia project devoted to increasing understanding of wool and the global fiber industry. Parkes lives on the coast of Maine, where she continues to write and advocate for wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897298321696,"sku":"9781419728075","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Kj0c7vBIDp9781419728075.webp?v=1782079402","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/knitlandia-a-knitter-sees-the-world-new-york-times-bestseller-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}