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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee returns to pen another hilarious and poignant collection of essays surrounding her favorite topics: knitting, knitters, and what happens when you get those two things anywhere near ordinary people.
For the 60 million knitters in America, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (a.k.a. the Yarn Harlot) shares stories of knitting horrors and triumphs, knitting successes and defeats, but, mostly, stories about the human condition that ring true for everyone-especially if you happen to have a rather large amount of yarn in your house.
Pearl-McPhee maintains a popular blog at www.yarnharlot.ca. Divided into sections relating to each essay's content, such as women, politics, family, and overcoming boredom, Free-Range Knitter will entertain yarnsmiths who enjoy sharing in the collective experiences of the woolen and silky skein.
CheapAndLazy
Posted June 28, 2010
The book is a sweet treasure about knitters and the ways in which knitting can touch our lives and test our mettle. Perhaps a little less humorous and more poignant than her previous books. Only a couple of the essays did nothing for me. Others did make me laugh or touch me in other ways.
I am a fan and regular reader of her blog.
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Posted February 12, 2012
This is not a how-to-knit book. This is a book about life as seen through the eyes of someone who almost always has yarn in her hands. I was hooked in the second chapter when she described the "furnace wars" - a bragging rights contest about who waits the longest before turning on the furnace in the fall. Sounded like something my dad would do. This book is funny, touching, warm. I've purchased four copies to share with family and friends and they all love it. You won't regret reading this book - you can do it a chapter at a time or cuddle in for a nice long read. I'm so glad I got to meet Stephanie in this book. And I suspect you will too. And you might just find you have an urge to go out and buy some yarn.
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Posted December 28, 2011
I am 12 is this good for me?
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Posted December 28, 2011
Not that good
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Posted October 8, 2012
Another gem from the Yarn Harlot!
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Posted June 7, 2012
I love her books. She makes me laugh so hard, because i have had alot of the same results, and expriences while knitting.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I have recently started reading her books and love them all. I have become a advid knitter and found that a lot of her sayings and things in her books ring true for anyone that is into knitting. If you are a knitter I would highly recommend this book and all of hers. You will find them insightful and a joy to read. I have.
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Posted January 29, 2012
An extremely funny look at the life of a knitter. Her ups and downs make a novice like myself feel better about the mistakes that I am continually making.
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Posted January 27, 2012
Every essay connected to someone I know. Well written and enjoyable from beginning to end!
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Posted January 27, 2012
You will find people you know and others you wished you knew in this book. Knitters and others who create with their hands have a lot in common.
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Posted January 27, 2012
This was the first I've read of her books and enjoyed it. She has a great sense of humor. I plan to read more of her books.
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Posted January 27, 2012
It has some fun stories and allegoric that go with knitting. I really enjoyed reading it. I look at knitting as a guide for my life as well so this was perfect for me.
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Posted January 27, 2012
enjoyed this book!! found it kept my interest through out.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Lovely essays. Each one made me jump up and get my knitting!
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Posted January 26, 2012
I am a nitter.And do not post nasty coments!
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Posted December 31, 2011
The Yarn Harlot never fails to amuse!
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Posted December 30, 2011
Stephanie as always write with honesty, humor and some how speaks what knitters think.
As wonderful as the book is, hearing Stephanie in person is even better.
Anonymous
Posted December 28, 2011
Book reviews are for JUST THAT! BOOK REVIEWS NOT DUMBASS COMMENTS! People please STOP BUYING NOOKS FOR TWEENS!!?????
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Posted December 28, 2011
If you write something nasty i will call the nook company
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Posted December 28, 2011
!!!!!!!!!
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Overview
. . . a sort of David Sedaris-like take on knitting-laugh-out-loud funny most of the time and poignantly reflective when it's not cracking you up." --Library Journal on Yarn Harlot
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee returns to pen another hilarious and poignant collection of essays surrounding her favorite topics: knitting, knitters, and what happens when you get those two things anywhere near ordinary people.
For the 60 million knitters in America, ...