by Bolton, John
First published 2021
Sarah stares at the tangled mess of yarn in her lap. She thought crochet would be simple, just interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle. The amigurumi pattern promised a cute stuffed animal, but her stitches refuse to cooperate. Each attempt reveals new mistakes. Her fingers fumble with the hook as she tries to create even rows. The instructor's voice echoes in her mind about needing patience and confidence above all else. Counting stitches becomes her obsession, each loop demanding careful attention. This craft proves harder than any hobby she has tackled before. Sarah must learn that understanding different stitch types is just the beginning. Success requires accepting imperfection while building the steady hands and calm mind that separate beginners from true crafters. Through dropped stitches and unraveled hours of work, she discovers that creating something beautiful with her own hands demands more than following instructions.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, how-to
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-challenges
30 pages · Paperback · Independently Published