Untangled: A step-by-step guide to joy and success for the modern yarn lover

by Shelley Brander

Knitting and crocheting is supposed to be about relaxing and creating something beautiful. But somewhere along the way, many yarn lovers get frustrated. As their yarn stash and project queue builds up, so does their guilt. They find themselves bouncing from shiny new yarn to shiny new project, with piles of unfinished projects and yarn stuffed into every hidden corner of their home. In " A step-by-step guide to joy and success for the modern yarn lover," Shelley helps you rediscover why you fell in love with yarn in the first place. You'll discover where you stand on the LoopsLove Success Path, and you'll clearly define the next step in your journey. A progressive series of 6 workbook-style chapters will help you clearly define your Knit and Crochet Every Making Time for What you Love; 2. Love Your Stash; 3. W.I.P. It! Getting Control of Works In Progress; 4. Love to Bringing More Joy to the Gift-Making Process; 5. Love Tips and Tricks for Sweater-Making Success; and 6. Love Your Self-Care for Knitters and Crocheters. Shelley is the CEO and Founder of Loops yarn store, LoopsLove.com, LoopsClub.com and Knit Stars. She developed this book after 14 years of helping thousands of fiber lovers - in her store and around the world - address their common struggles. "When I learned to knit at age 16, I felt so alone," Shelley says. "I wanted to express myself creatively and I was instantly addicted to yarn, but I didn't ever know what my next step should be. I wanted to learn all the things and I craved structure. This book is the culmination of everything I've learned since then. My mission is to help modern knitters and crocheters tap into their creative potential. I curate the most on-trend projects and amazing yarns, so they have the clarity they need to cast on with confidence. Our fun, approachable team of Loops Troopers gives them the super-supportive environment they need to success. And our ultra-positive, global communities connect them with yarn lovers just like them, so they feel a part of something bigger - a worldwide maker movement." Stop feeling guilty about your yarn stash and start feeling more creatively energized, organized, productive and fabulous. Walk out into the world in what you have made, and sparkle!

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2019

About the author

After a successful career as a copywriter and broadcast producer, creating campaigns for brands like AT&T and Hard Rock, Shelley Brander followed her passion and started an improbable "side hustle"-she opened a local yarn store. She and her team of Loops Troops have since grown Loops into a global brand that's on the forefront of the modern maker movement, and includes LoopsLove.com, LoopsClub.com and Knit Stars, a global, online learning adventure. She's on a mission to Knit the World Together.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really a book more like a workbook. I would have appreciated more writing from the author and I could do without all the patterns. I’m not sure who this would be helpful to the way it is currently written. It was a good idea that didn’t seem to be fleshed out well.

[SplkdancerReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide for knitters. Yes, there are patterns, but it’s more about the knitting practice and lifestyle.
Written by the creator of Knit Stars and Loops LYS as well as the Loops Together online community. The book repeats many of the online videos and guides... tips for navigating the learning process, wrangling your stash and WIPs and planning gift knitting. All done in flexible ways - pointing you in the right direction while allowing you to find the best method for your style.
Highly recommend this for knitters who want to learn more about the lifestyle and figure out how to manage their hobby.

[AE Corral · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

This book is great for the knitter but not the crocheter (me!). I understand there are a lot of knitters in the world but there are just as many crocheters. All the links go to pages for knitters; 98% of the patterns printed in the book are for knitters. The title says nothing about this being “just for knitters” because if it had, I NEVER would have bothered with it. I kept hoping there would be some section just for crochet but crochet was only mentioned as an afterthought.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking forward to reading Shelley Brander’s Untangled: A step-by-step guide to joy and success for the modern yarn lover but was somewhat disappointed. I’m glad I bought the book on sale because I only gleaned a few tips from this knitting book/workbook. The print should have been darker and some of the photos were too small and of poor quality to be of much use. It may be more helpful to a beginning knitter.

[CECELIA V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes for a real book.

Glad this was a free Kindle Unlimited read. Had I read this book first, I would not gone on to read Shelley Brander's 2nd book "Move the Needle" first. This was just a another one of her many dives into research and speculation on a future project. Of no value to someone interested in learning the ropes of living life or being an entrepreneur.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great knitting experience!!!

What an excellent first book! Innovative, informative, unique and creative. Shelley has written a book in a format I have never seen before. The techniques, patterns, and workshops have all been tested in her very own knitting store. I will attest to the success of all these endeavors, it's helped me tremendously. This is a book for all levels of knitters, with tips and patterns for everyone. The challenges most all knitters face are addressed and conquered in this book. A must read for anyone looking to improve their knitting ability and move forward to the next level. I certainly have progressed to a much higher and satisfying level of knitting due to Shelley's book. Her positive attitude will grab you and help with improved confidence. Can't wait for her second book!!!

[Elisabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick informative read to help knitters of various levels.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hmmm. Not what I expected or wanted. Very elementary and school-book. But wow! Full of great patterns!

[Karima · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beginner