Chicks with Sticks It's a Purl Thing

Chicks with Sticks: It's a Purl Thing is a charming young adult novel about Scottie, a teenager whose life feels chaotic until she stumbles upon knitting. This hobby, along with the welcoming atmosphere of the local yarn store, KnitWit, introduces her to a new circle of friends, including her best friend Amanda, Bella, and Tay. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and finding belonging in unexpected places. It's a gentle, uplifting read for ages 12-18, perfect for teens navigating social changes or looking for a comforting story. The book also uniquely includes several knitting patterns and projects, making it appealing to crafty readers or those curious to try the hobby.

A fun, frothy novel about friendship and knitting. Scottie feels like her whole world is turning upside down. Then she discovers knitting, and it's as if she's been thrown a cashmerino lifeline. Soon Scottie and her best friend Amanda, along with new friends Bella and Tay, find themselves hanging at their local yarn store, a magical place called KnitWit, bound together by a yen for yarn and a hunger for friendship. Their stitches and their relationships become so intertwined that it's hard to remember which came first: the girls or the purls. Chicks With Sticks is not just for crafty types (through it does include several knitting patterns and projects). It s for anyone who s ever found friends in the most unlikely place or wanted to. Sometimes you just need some string and sticks with some full-fat hot chocolate on the side to get you there."