I am sure that you have heard of the Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater. If not, it is suggested that if you make a sweater for your boyfriend you will break up with them before you finish the sweater! In this new book by Alanna Okun you can hear about her knitting journey and how knitting really tells the story of our lives.
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About Author Alanna Okun:
Alanna Okun is a writer, editor, and crafter. She’s currently a senior editor at Racked, and has written for publications such as BuzzFeed, Vogue Knitting, Brooklyn Magazine, Apartment Therapy, and The Hairpin, and appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, NPR, and many other local and national television and radio programs.
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If I am able to win this fantastical book, I’ll be smiling like an Alpaca
I loved this interview, and am excited to read the Curse of the Boyfriend sweater. Besides goats, I have been lobbying my husband for an alpaca. So far, no luck on either, even though Alpacas and goats are very cute.
I loved the interview with Alana, she is so bubbly & energetic. I hope I win this book. If I do, I will crochet a boyfriend sweater with ALPACA yarn.
I loved listening to Alana’s audiobook while knitting with ALPACA ❤️ Just love her writing style and can so relate to every storyline. I borrowed this audiobook from my local library and would love to own my very own hardcover edition. Such a delightful guest, look forward to her next visit on your show, Marly
Another awesome guest and podcast. Alpaca would make a wonderful boyfriend sweater – if you dare!!
Loved hearing Alanna read. I found it very interesting that she, like so many these days, are so fascinated with Alpacas. I’ve never worked with Alpaca yarn but they are cute little critters.
I enjoyed hearing Alana read. I also find alpacas cute and interesting and enjoy knitting with alpaca yarn.
I really enjoyed listening to Alana read. I could listen to her all day while I knit with alpaca yarn.
This book sounds super fun to read. I am enjoying all things knitting related. I am looking forward hearing all the short stories and am curious if there will be a story about alpacas.
I really loved hearing the book exerpt that Alanna read on the show. And I also think Alpacas are cute. I’m going to ask my local library to order a copy of this book and I will probably be buying it myself. Thanks for the podcast.
It was a fun Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird and Alanna Okun. Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater sounds like a great read. I’m originally from the Poughkeepsie area, but went to Marist. I also love cheesy puns, so I guess alpaca bag full of alpaca yarn and go crochet something to reverse the curse.
Can’t wait to listen/read this book. Loved the essay, since I have finally decided to FROG a half-finished alpaca/merino shawl. Thank you so much for this giveaway!!!