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Knitting finally takes its rightful place on the spectrum of personal obsessions, alongside golfing, fishing, and gardening. The tangled life of the knitter is the subject of inspired nuttiness in these 300 tongue-in-cheek meditations from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. As any knitter can attest to, this is an activity fraught with guilt, frustration, over-optimism, sly deception, and compulsion, along with passionate moments of creative enlightenment. To soothe the unravelled knitter's soul, Pearl-McPhee has selected some of her favourite quotes to cast off from, and then, like the stand-up comic of the knitting world, she rants, raves, and reflects on the universal experiences that are sure to leave avid knitters in stitches. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has seen it all - from the deadly "second sock" syndrome, to a house so full of yarn she can't find her washing machine, to desperate all-nighters spent feverishly finishing gifts.
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In High Park, near my home in Toronto, there is a paved circle with a complex path painted on it, completely surrounded by trees and gardens. Read the first page
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really loved this book and constantly found myself laughing out loud. Everything rang true for me. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who is addicted to knitting as in this author you will have found a kindred spirit. Great book.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly, you need to know that this is not a book about how to knit ( although you will find the odd useful tip ).
It's a very enjoyable and humorous look at what it means to be an avid knitter - if you are one, you will recognise yourself.There are many truisms in this book.
Small enough to fit in your handbag, it's amusing to delve into if you are not able to actually pick up your knitting.
It's a very enjoyable and humorous look at what it means to be an avid knitter - if you are one, you will recognise yourself.There are many truisms in this book.
Small enough to fit in your handbag, it's amusing to delve into if you are not able to actually pick up your knitting.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Let me open with a rather bold statement: I have NEVER laughed as much and as often and as loud at a book as I have at this one...There is one little chapter that I can only read about 3 lines at a time (followed by a 30 second break while I laugh my head off). I literally end up with tears down my face, it is THAT funny! One very important caution though: I know from experience that it's only this funny if you're a knitter (I went through a phase of wanting to make everyone read it). If you don't knit, there will be whole sections that'll go completely over your head and have you wondering what on earth's so funny about it. Those will be the sections that will have a knitter collapsing with mirth. If you just do not "get" what in the world the attraction of knitting is, then don't read this book, as it will not enlighten you nor make you want to knit. If you are a knitter though, PLEASE read it....
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Stephanie Pearl McPhee
I really like this lady's take on life and knitters she is always very witty and at times sombre! I've learnt a lot from reading her books as she is also very informative! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mandy Kim Edwards
To all Knitters!
This is a must- have book for all Knitters, young, old, learners and the experienced! Now I realise that I am one of thousands and not totally crazy on my own! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ger
a smile a page
This is a gem of a a book, small and soooo apt...every knitter will find thoughts and quotes that strike a cord...........love it ............ Read more
Published 6 months ago by pat
Great!!!
At knit's end is one of the mos insightful books I've read. Well, I am a knitter so it probably makes a lot more sense to me than it would to my husband's not-knitting-thinking... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. S. Lozano
At Knit's End
This book is amazing - how does she know how I feel about knitting - but she does!!
I could not put this book down - it ticked all the boxes
I have since purchased the... Read more
I could not put this book down - it ticked all the boxes
I have since purchased the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by B. Warrington
Excellent
I love this. Easy to pick up and put down, or even just dip into. I've been smirking and laughing out load to myself with it.
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by Carol Wurcbacher
Almost better than knitting
I love this book so much. It encapsulates the very heart of the meaning and value of my favourite craft. Stephanie is a genius and a lovely, incredibly funny person. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by R T Minimal
For my friend who can knit and watch TV at the same time!
I gave this delightful book to a dear friend of mine who knits wonderful toys for charity.She chuckled at every page.. A winner for the knitter who has everything.
Pat
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Published on 10 Oct 2007 by Patricia
Witty lit from a chick with sticks
First, I have to say that I have not read this book yet. I'm just about to order it. However, I have been reading Stephanie's knitting blog - Yarn Harlot - for over a year now. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2005 by Make&Boo
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