KERA's Think

Crafting Calm: Using Your Hands To Free Your Mind


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For dedicated crafters, knitting someone a scarf is about more than creating a homemade gift. Alanna Okun joins us to talk about how a simple roll of yarn and a set of needles can offer a sense of control in a chaotic world. Her new book is called “The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater: Essays on Crafting” (Flatiron Books). Tune in Friday, April 13, at 1pm.
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