Photo by Mia Fermindoza
This week Anna and Maria welcome a very special guest, Alanna Okun. Alanna is a writer, editor, and crafter...in other words, a very appropriate guest for Never Wear Boring Socks. An avid knitter, she even makes her own un-boring socks. Alanna’s work can be found on Racked, Buzzfeed, NPR, Apartment Therapy, The Hairpin, and The Billfold, and she’s appeared on Good Morning America and The Today Show. Our hosts talk to Alanna about crafting, writing, and her recent project that merges the two: her first book, The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater. Alanna also talks about paid creative work vs. creativity for its own sake, why crafting is so welcome in today’s tech-focused world, and her extensive yarn collection.
Mentioned in this episode:
Alanna's book, The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater
Ravelry
Rachel Wilkerson Miller
Ottessa Moshfegh
Bilingual News podcast
Terrace House
Would You Rather by Katie Heaney
Get in touch with Alanna:
Twitter: @alanna
Alanna's website
Get in touch with Anna & Maria:
Email: neverwearboringsocks@gmail.com
Instagram: @neverwearboringsocks
Facebook: Never Wear Boring Socks
Twitter: @noboringsocks