A 16-page, 2 colour risograph zine about struggling with mental health, and the solace found in a hobby.
Influenced by my own mental health, I found parallels between this and my favourite pastime of crochet. I created a narrative from automatic writing prompted by my thoughts on these parallels, before crocheting samples using stitches which resonated with my writing. I then made collagraph prints with the samples, which I made into collages, which turned into spreads for the zine.
I aimed to bring the tactility of crochet in to print, to mirror the comfort and joy I feel when crocheting. This is a heartfelt tribute to crochet and the positive effects it has on my mindset.
Printed by Out Of The Blueprint, Leith 2023.
Please note that due to the unique nature of risograph, the inks never fully dry, and can smudge on your hands and other surfaces. It is best to keep risograph prints out of direct sunlight.
