Hobbies
Ten Poems about Knitting
ISBN 978 1 907598 29 6
Published January 2015
24 printed pages
Various Authors
£5.95
A pamphlet of ten irresistible poems about the joys of knitting – plain, purl and cable stitches morph into poems in which needles flash like rapiers, wool is wound into balls and the door of the local wool shop opens onto hushed knitters, heads bowed over patterns, flicking through the pages in search of the perfect cardigan…
Poems by Emily Dickinson, Jane Duran, Sue Dymoke, Roy Fisher, Christopher James, Jackie Kay, Gwyneth Lewis, Liz Lochhead, Allison McVety, Jessie Pope and Lydia Towsey.
Cover illustration by Jan Brewerton.
Donation to Knit for Peace.
Testimonials
“This divine collection of knitting-inspired poems is essential when curling up with a cup of tea in the sunny afternoons. It comes in the style of a greetings card, along with an envelope and bookmark for your message, and will be far more appreciated than your average card. We think this pamphlet is perfect for someone in your knitting circle or a newcomer to the hobby.”
Let's Knit Magazine
“Genius. We still do really well with your whole range and this is a great addition! Well done. Look forward to selling lots of these this year.”
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