Alanna Okun Non-Fiction books in order

Alanna Okun's non-fiction books explore knitting, crafting, and the emotional life of making things by hand.
Series · Non-Fiction · Craft · Memoir

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater 2018 Alanna Okun Buy
2 Knit a Hat 2020 Alanna Okun Buy

Alanna Okun’s two non-fiction books explore the world of handcraft with personal warmth and humor. The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater (2018) blends memoir with craft writing, using knitting projects as a framework for stories about life, relationships, and the satisfaction of making something tangible.

Knit a Hat (2020) is a more focused, practical offering that teaches a specific skill. Together, the two books represent different approaches to craft writing: one deeply personal and essayistic, the other instructional and accessible to beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alanna Okun Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the Alanna Okun Non-Fiction series, published between 2018 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Alanna Okun Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Alanna Okun Non-Fiction series is The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater, published in 2018.

What is The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater about?

The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater (2018) takes its title from the superstition that knitting a sweater for a significant other will doom the relationship. Okun uses this and other crafting experiences as jumping-off points for essays about love, loss, anxiety, and creativity.

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