Knitting saved my life with James McIntosh
TW: Homophobia, suicide and depression
James McIntosh taught himself to knit with chopsticks and string when he had been so low in mood that he couldn't leave his bed. He now credits knitting with saving his life.
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James is the owner of McIntosh yarn, see their website
Follow James on Instagram: @knitmcintosh
Yarns, patterns and research discussed in this episode:
Erika knight men’s knits Men'sKnits A New Direction by Erika Knight - Yarn etc...
Pussy hat project (including the critique that it is not inclusive for all races and gender…
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