Knitting - by Anne Bartlett (Paperback)

About the Book

When two widows--polar opposites in their grief--stop to help a traveler in distress, their meeting puts in motion an entanglement of their lives that will have astonishing ramifications. What begins as a professional collaboration on a knitting exhibition soon becomes something transformative and deeply personal.

Book Synopsis

In Anne Bartlett's engaging novel, a chance meeting sparks a friendship between two very different women who share a fascination with knitting. Sandra, a rigid academic, struggles to navigate the world without her husband, whom she has recently lost to cancer. Martha--a self-taught textile artist with her own secret store of grief--spends her days knitting elaborate projects charged with personal meaning. As the two women collaborate on a new project, surprising events will help heal them both.

Review Quotes

Bartlett has created an enthralling story about the healing power of friendship, enriched by knitting details.

Library Journal

...a brief, sweetly winning tale... a spirited feminist take sure to find favor with women's book groups.

Kirkus Reviews

"There is alot in this book for anyone who ponders the big questions of life: the nature of friendship, the need for meaningful work, the comfort of sharing grief." Bookpage

"...each stitch along the way seems unremarkable, but the finished product has a subtle beauty." The Washington Post