A Life in Stitches: Knitting My Way Through Love, Loss, and Laughter - Tenth Anniversary Edition

Written by Rachael Herron

Narrated by Rachael Herron

“Insightfully genius, A Life in Stitches makes me grateful that Rachael Herron put down her needles long enough to pick up a pen.”—Josh Kilmer-Purcell, New York Times bestselling author of The Bucolic Plague

A hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book—any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these pages and come back up renewed and ready to create.

Tenth Anniversary Edition - This beloved bestseller is newly updated with fresh stories and extra devotion to the happiness found in everyday tools.

Internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron shows that when life unravels, there’s usually a way to knit it back together again, and if there’s not, there’s still hope to be found in the simple tools of the craft. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron’s tales, each inspired by something she knitted, will speak to anyone who’s ever loved (or lost). From her very first sweater (a hilarious disaster) to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough), every chapter has a moving story behind it. This beautifully candid collection about crafting the art of happiness through joy and grief is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert and Glennon Doyle.

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Rachael Herron is the author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. She is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer’s Board. An AmeriKiwi, she’s currently living in New Zealand.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HGA Publishing
• Release date: Dec 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781940785639

Rachael Herron

Rachael Herron received her MFA in writing from Mills College, and has been knitting since she was five years old. It's more than a hobby; it's a way of life. Rachael lives with her better half in Oakland, California, where they have four cats, three dogs, three spinning wheels, and more musical instruments than they can count. She is a proud member of the San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America and she is struggling to learn the ukulele and accordion.

Reviews for A Life in Stitches

[Natalie D · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this memoir on so many levels. This was my first experience with a work by Rachael Herron. The first thing I loved about it (instantly) was her voice. What a great narration. Warm, well-articulated, flowing, fun and so personable that the author now feels like a friend. (I was happy to discover she has a blog, has written lots of other books and even knitting patterns.) Just the right touch of playfully self-deprecating humor made Rachael’s stories super relatable and I think I laughed out loud a couple of times. Just as importantly: a real generosity of spirit shone, through stories of growing pains and self-discovery, in the form of a rare candor and honesty. I look forward to discovering the rest of her books. And I might even knit the hot water bottle cozy from her pattern at the end of the book. :-)

[Elizabeth Payne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love hearing a writer as a narrator for their story. Especially when the writer/narrator is as engaging as Rachel Herron. Yes, I read this while knitting. It felt like being in a knitting group again.