A Stash of One's Own: Knitters on Loving, Living with, and Letting Go of Yarn

Only 4 stars because some essays were smoke, not fire. And why no small mill owner? Or one of the many yarn dyers/hand painters that make a visit to an LYS so necessary?

This was a delightful read. I was able to read a chapter here and a chapter there, whenever I had a moment to read. Each "yarn star" gave a different perspective on their stash and it gave me a new appreciation for my own stash. A light, fun read for any fiber enthusiast. I highly recommend it to any one who has a stash of their own.

Wonderful book of essays that warm my heart. I love many of the writers and especially enjoyed reading Stephanie Pearl-McFee discuss the need to cull her stash of yarn. As the owner of a fair amount of yarn, her essay gave me food for thought about what I really want from my stash. Enjoyable read for knitters.

This book is not a read in bed book. You are either rolling with laughter or crying about the poignancy and sacredness if a loved one's stash. And it makes your own stash totally understandable. Long live the stash!!!

I borrowed this book from a knitting friend, and had to buy a copy after the first essay.

These words of wisdom from many different types of knitters and stashers will confirm how deserving you are of whatever it is that brings you true joy as an individual. Knitting, sewing, crocheting, cooking, etc.; whatever it is that your hands want to create - embrace that with no shame or regret.

This is a book for people who love yarn and knitting.

The essays were delightful. As a knitter with a stash, I enjoyed hearing the viewpoints on how these folks came to have a stash - or not. The stories made me feel like I was hearing about the life of a good pal - open, funny, revealing, thoughtful. Thank you, Clara..

I am familiar with most of the contributors to this collection of stories and enjoyed getting to know them all a tiny bit better by reading their reflections on the subject of stash (in the context of knitting). Ultimately the book itself is a stash; a rambling collection of stories written by a diverse group of authors, as curated by Ms. Parkes. I would have loved it if I could have felt her hand in it a bit more, but apart from that it was an enjoyable read.

Not a great read. I enjoy knitting but this book makes me feel bad about my stash of yarn! The pages are rough cut, didn't realise this when buying it. will go to a charity shop when I have got through it. If I do!

This is some hardcore comfort reading, highly recommended for all fibre crafters. contains a story for every kind of stash.

Given as a present to a hoarder who enjoyed this book

Loved the book. Buying another one of hers soon.