A Life in Stitches

Knitting My Way Through Love, Loss, and Laughter. Tenth Anniversary Edition

By: Rachael Herron

Narrated by: Rachael Herron

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 minutes and come back up renewed and ready to create.

This beloved best seller is newly updated with fresh stories and extra devotion to the happiness found in everyday tools.

Internationally best-selling 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 in 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.

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Critic reviews

“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 best-selling author of The Bucolic Plague)

Everything about this book was great!

I loved that the author is the narrator! She is wonderful!I loved her way of telling a story. I want to read more from Rachael!
Loved this very open and honest account of her life so far…
Mary - knitter and crocheter

Joy to listen too.

This book was absolutely fantastic like a vacation or a breath of fresh air. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.

Excellent story telling

What a total joy to discover Rachael Herron. This memoir is so creative. While a common thread weaves each chapter together to paint the picture of her life, every chapter also stands alone as it’s own story with beginning, middle and end. I loved it! Instead of having to wait for the satisfaction that comes at the end of a great book, you get it at the end of every single chapter, as they each were stories that can stand alone in their own right. Rachael’s way of marrying her two loves to one another- knitting and writing, in such a captivating way is brilliant. Her narration is excellent. I feel like I’m curled up on the couch with my softest blanket listening to my bestie telling me all about her life’s adventures. I understand she also publishes fiction under R.H. Herron. While I’ll definitely scope out her other books, I sure hope she writes another memoir. I want to know what happens next!

If you are a knitter you will like this story

Some parts of the story I could relate to better than others. Rachael was a great reader and I think her voice added to the story.

Excellent book !

Thank you so much for making this into an Audible book!!
I loved listening to this book while knitting a pair of Checkerboard Slippers. I could definitely relate to many of your topics. What comes to mind is the amazing story of your kitty cat! And I loved to hear of your sobriety. Congratulations. I’m definitely looking forward to listening to one of your novels.

Thank you Rachael!

I truly loved listening to your book narrated by you! My sister gave me the book as a birthday gift! Since I usually listen to a book and knit I downloaded it from audible and listened while working on a project. I learned much and decided I should trust the gift of this beautiful craft and challenge myself with more difficult projects. I am grateful for your writing of this book and look forward to reading another! Linda

I loved it

Amazing not only knitting book but story of Rachel’s life. I loved listening as I was knitting.

So relatable

I’m a knitter in South Africa. I too used to knit alone. My mom taught me at age six to knit. She died when I was only 19 years old. I now knit with so many others - and have created such special friends. We love nothing better than knitting together. I own a yarn shop, a dream come true. Enjoyed this book so much, made me smile, laugh, cry. Thank you for sharing your stories Rachael xoxo

restores hope in humanity

A beautiful work full of feelings of hope and beauty that is almost therapeutic to listen to. Has made me dust off my own needles.

inspiring and heartwarming!

Really loved this book. I found myself relating as well as becoming inspired. Great listen!