Thinking

Philosophy, reflection, and the inner life of a maker.

Where craft meets philosophy. The Stoics understood that working with your hands teaches you about patience, acceptance, and attention. These essays explore that intersection - what needlework teaches about living well, what Marcus Aurelius might have said about dropped stitches.

31 July 20238 min

Why There Are More Men Who Knit

If I say 'knitter', what's the first image that comes to mind? Knitting has a surprisingly masculine history, and more men are reclaiming the needles.

Knitting needles and yarn

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