Lærke Bagger, one of Europe’s most celebrated young textile talents, is also an advocate for knitting as a form of therapy. We can barely keep her books in stock!
In her latest work, a blend of memoir and knitting guide, she opens up about her deeply emotional journey with her father—from his early abandonment of the family to their eventual reconciliation and his passing. Interwoven with these personal reflections are a collection of fresh and stylish knitting patterns, including the Inner Child sweater, the Let It All Hang Out scarf, and Lærke’s take on the Scandinavian classic, which she names the Family sweater.
She also provides instructions for adapting each pattern for children—and, in a playful nod to her own passion, for Barbie dolls as well. As Lærke navigates grief, identity struggles, and the rebuilding of her family life through her knitting, she offers support to fellow knitters on their own paths to self-acceptance, with advice on embracing imperfection, clever techniques for rescuing projects, and inspiration to experiment with ribbons, beads, fringes, and different yarns. Fans of Lærke’s joyful, laid-back style will find even more ways to explore their creativity, while new readers will be introduced to a wise, encouraging teacher who celebrates rule-breaking, innovation, and the emotional process of knitting.
