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Karie Westermann is an award-winning writer, teacher, and designer. She authored This Thing of Paper, inspired by her love of medieval manuscripts and libraries. Karie was born in Denmark but now lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

Her Scandinavian roots sparked her love for textiles as storytelling, while living in Scotland deepened her passion for colour. Karie teaches knitting and crochet classes all over Europe and the UK. As a result, she has developed relationships with big clients like Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Woollinn Dublin, Oslo Strikkefestival, and Copenhagen KnitWorks. She also designs for yarn companies and writes for several craft magazines.

Karie’s publications include Knit with Attitude: 10 Years Anniversary and The Official Outlander Knitting Book. She likes to describe her day job as ‘doing things with wool and words!’ Karie is currently working on her second book and we can’t wait to read it!

You'll meet me on these tours:

Or book your own Private tour including a workshop or demonstration with me.

I am a big believer in textiles being more than just something that keeps us warm.

Karie Westermann

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