image of cover of in the footsteps of sheep with sheep on rocky shore

Dear Knitter,

We were introduced to Debbie Zawinski many years ago through her proposal for Schoolhouse Press to publish her unique story of a walking journey through Scotland, spinning and knitting socks as she searched for and communed with each breed of Scottish sheep. This intriguing story, along with Debbie's photographs and knitting projects, became the beloved book, In the Footsteps of Sheep. Debbie describes her project in the introduction to the book, which you can hear in this Sample Clip from her In the Footsteps of Sheep Audiobook

More recently, Debbie wrote and published in Scotland, her second book: Stories in Stitches. This new book brings together life and travel tales, lovely photos, and original knitting projects. Debbie reminisces about her childhood playing in the streets of Cardiff, traveling through Nepal and India, exploring Iron Age culture and a ruined castle, creating a giant sock as a communal knit for charity, and more. Debbie Zawinkski's socks, mittens, hats and more designs include unusual shapes, bright colors, and inspiration from nature.

 

cover of In the Footsteps of Sheep with sheep on rocky shorecover of the book stories in stiches with woman spinning in shadow in india

 

Watch the interview/film, The Feral Spinner Debbie Zawinski, produced by Debbie's friend Harrie. Learn more about Debbie's life and art.