Unravelling Canada

I love this book, for what it says about the artisans of the past and the present, for what it says about what gets passed on from family to family and between different cultures, for what it says about our country and the people who inhabit it. This book knits us together, not only with strands of wool but with compassion, intelligence, caring and storytelling of the most appealing kind. * <b>Lorna Crozier, author of <i>Through the Garden</i></b> * Reading Unravelling Canada, I felt like I was travelling across Canada with two close friends. Sylvia brings a unique perspective to her story that is both relevant and timely. As she explains the historical intersectionality carried in every stitch of the iconic Cowichan sweater, she illuminates the Indigenous influence on Canadian knitting... This book is a must for anyone who loves a good road trip and for those who want to gain a better understanding of the fabric that holds our great country together. * <b>Christopher Walker, founder of the label <i>Cabinboyknits</i></b> * Sylvia's book is a joy to read. It has so much: it's a book about knitting, a story of a trip across Canada, a personal memoir and a collection of tales from lives of knitters all over the country. Along the way, she explores what it means to be a knitter, and what it means to be Canadian. It doesn't shy away from the complications and contradictions of this country and its history, but finds kindness, shared beliefs and grounds for hope through creativity. * <b>Kate Atherley, author of <i>The Knitter's Dictionary</i></b> *