There were also some very poignant and touching moments where I teared up a bit, which of course just inspired more kniiting. Absolutely hilarious...no knitting experience necessary, Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter moves beyond instructions and patterns into the purest elements of knitting: obsession, frustration, reflection, and fun. To see what your friends thought of this book, Honestly, I laughed out loud, I cried silently, I saw myself on nearly every page--and I can barely knit! I promise you will relate to this woman from page 1.You will HAVE to read parts of it out loud, even if it's to the cat, or gerbil, or whoever you can flag down on the street. I'm sure there are some creative liberties taken for the sake of humor with this story as well as most of the other stories in this book, but I really didn't find it funny. If you have a knitter in your life you should read this to better understand the way their brain works, or it would make an excellent gift for said. That being said, Stephanie does make an interesting observation that people tend to think that knitting is hard. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Unable to add item to List. I don't know if you have to be a knitter to enjoy this book, but being a knitter I laughed, I cried, and I recognized myself in the pages. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. This is a wonderful book full of humorous short stories with some touching stories mixed in. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's deepest wish is that everyone understand that knitting is at least as fun as baseball and way cooler than the evil looped path of crochet. I just stare at him. It's not often you recognise yourself on every page in a book. I've almost never laughed harder. I, too, wonder why the man who has a garage literally stuffed with things, is puzzled when I have two or three (need I say FIVE OR SIX) storage totes full of yarn. I don't know what could have possible led him to think that I'm not enjoying myself. But it is her sense of humor that I absolutely love. Well done, now back to knitting... Definitely a good read! Though parts are dry there are some "Ah-ha!" If you have a knitter in your life you should read this to better understand the way their brain works, or it would make an excellent gift for said knitter. 2 ½ stars. I'm sure there are some creative liberties taken for the sake of humor with this story as well as most of the other stories in this book, but I really didn't find it funny. Yarn Harlot tells all those stories with humor, insight, and sympathy for the obsessed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I already have a yarn stash which is defying the laws of physics, and making my housemates a little nervous. Plus this book is very funny and relatable to knitters and non-knitters alike. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I still like this book. Wählen Sie Ihre Cookie-Einstellungen. : The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks, Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again, All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin, At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much, The Amazing Thing About the Way It Goes: Stories of Tidiness, Self-Esteem and Other Things I gave Up On, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting. This book was such fun, full of situations us knitters can relate to. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2017. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (2005-09-01) | Stephanie Pearl-McPhee | ISBN: | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter moves beyond instructions and patterns into the purest elements of knitting: obsession, frustration, reflection, and fun. September 1st 2005 The last few chapters did scrape the barrel a bit but I will definitely be looking to read her other books if I get the chance. Staphanie spins a good yarn.....(get it!!!) It’s chatty, but doesn’t offer any theoretical, abstract or conceptual ideas about knitting…. If you aren't yet convinced that knitting is a metaphor for life, this book may convince you. by Andrews McMeel Publishing, Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter. Hilarious... it tell stories all knitter have experience one time or another in a very refreshing and funny way. Description. Be the first to ask a question about Yarn Harlot. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. I had to laugh, cry, say oh, yes, generally enjoy her heartfelt knitting stories. The crying? I had to stop reading this book after the chapter in which she describes trying to convince her wool-allergic friend that her allergy is all in her head by knitting several items for her out of various types of wool. I crochet. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014. The way this book ends is the way I want to leave this world. I guess I don't think it's funny to joke about behaving in certain ways that seem really inconsiderate to the other people you live with. It's my favorite "Pearl-McPhee" so to speak. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is an awesome writer who can take an ordinary story and make it sound like the funniest knitting story you have ever read. Honestly, I laughed out loud, I cried silently, I saw myself on nearly every page--and I can barely knit! After six months of knitting, making knitting mistakes and feeling frustrated I was in need of something less serious so bought a copy of YARN HARLOT THE SECRET LIFE OF A KNITTER. I wish I hadn't waited so long! Knittong is like a marriage (I tell him) and you don't just trash the whole thing because there are bad moments.”, “Really, Joe? Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's humorous and poignant essays find humor in knitting an enormous afghan that requires a whopping 30 balls of wool, having a husband with size 13 feet who loves to wear hand-knit socks, and earns her "yarn harlot" title … The average knitter spends between $500 and $1,700 a year on yarn, patterns, needles, and books. Skip to main content.ca. Since there seems to be no cure, we do our best to make the activity meaningful not only for ourselves, but also for our families and others around us. I don't like knitting. I love the down to earth stories about living the life of a knitter. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter You should get the quotation(s) in 5 hours . Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. You won't regret it. Over 50 million people in America knit. Now the dilemma... Do I horde the book along with my yarn or pass it along to another Knitter? Yarn Harlot | Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's deepest wish is that everyone understand that knitting is at least as fun as baseball and way cooler than the evil looped path of crochet. Shared by: Freddie Batho from WALMART. I had to stop reading this book after the chapter in which she describes trying to convince her wool-allergic friend that her allergy is all in her head by knitting several items for her out of various types of wool. Let me start out by saying that I would have pushed this to three and a half stars if that were possible here, but I just couldn't push it to a four. What a delightful read, and to find her experiences mirror mine as well as thousands of other knitters out there. Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2010. It consists of short stories and essays, ranging from falling in love with lace knitting, the excruciating pains of knitting gifts for Christmas, and the infamous yarn stash. Thoroughly comforting and totally entertaining. Really fun read! In other words, I relate, and if you knit, so will you. They are so funny and i have laughed and laighed at how stephanie really relates to the wool obssession that i (and obviously others) have. Thank you Sprout for introducing me to this book! Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015. Knitting sets goals that you can meet. Start by marking “Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter” as Want to Read: Error rating book. So reassuring to find my obsession with knitting and especially the stash is understood by someone. Every project, from a misshapen hat to the most magnificent sweater, holds a story. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter moves beyond instructions and patterns into the purest elements of knitting: obsession, frustration, reflection, and fun. (We're incredibly proud of a very, very long row of chain stitches, which are going to become -- eventually -- a scarf for my teddy bear.). It did help nudge me along and was an enjoyable read into the bargain. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Really? I love reading about knitting. Share. Click here for the lowest price! Other than that, there isn’t that much solid substance to the book. I love these books! I don't know if you have to be a knitter to enjoy this book, but being a knitter I laughed, I cried, and I recognized myself in the pages. If you aren't yet convinced that knitting is a metaphor for life, this book may convince you. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter de Pearl-McPhee, Stephanie en Iberlibro.com - ISBN 10: 0740750372 - ISBN 13: 9780740750373 - Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2008 - Tapa blanda 9780740750373: Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter - IberLibro - Pearl … Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter moves beyond instructions and patterns into the purest elements of knitting: obsession, frustration, reflection, and fun. The forteen sheets of shredded graph paper? 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