Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off
by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
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Read in April, 2007
Another book of knitting culture humor from our dear Yarn Harlot. I loved it, but I have to admit that I didn't think it was quite as hilarious as her previous books. This might have been because the "travel guide" format, while very fun, was a bit of a stretch at times. Still, it was great. I'm impressed by the way that Steph has used different formats for all of her books so far, and I'm curious to see what she does next. (But I'd rather another book of hilarious essays, say, th...more
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Read in May, 2008
I loved Knitting Rules. It was funny, plus it has lots of great knitting tips and tricks that are easy to reference. I agree with the previous reviews that the concept for Casts Off was really a stretch for an entire book. I'd go a bit farther and say that the metaphor for knitting as a traveler's journey was a stupid concept for a book.
At first glance, I thought this book was about an actual knitting road trip in which the Yarn Harlot had visited lots of fabulous yarn shops and festival...more
At first glance, I thought this book was about an actual knitting road trip in which the Yarn Harlot had visited lots of fabulous yarn shops and festival...more
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Read in April, 2008
I was all ready to give this book one star, I never really was able to get into it and essentially had to force myself to finish it.
But my total excitement at her "Traveler's Life Afghan" has me adding a star. I only wish that the whole book had been so exciting for me.
One of my friends said she felt as though that the Yarn Harlot had been pressured to hammer out another book for her publishers and I think that sums it up perfectly.
I love knitting books but really felt this...more
But my total excitement at her "Traveler's Life Afghan" has me adding a star. I only wish that the whole book had been so exciting for me.
One of my friends said she felt as though that the Yarn Harlot had been pressured to hammer out another book for her publishers and I think that sums it up perfectly.
I love knitting books but really felt this...more
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Read in March, 2008
recommended to JK by:
My motherrecommends it for: Knitters witha sense of humour.
I love the conceit of knitting as a destination with its own unique denizens. The quizzes about individual knitting styles are fun, as are the discussions of various aspects of knitting culture, such as the cultural institution of the yarn shop. The discussion of travel was particularly fun. Perhaps not as full of handy hints as "Knitting Rules", this was still a laugh-out-loud read in which I recognised a lot of myself and other knitters I know.
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Read in June, 2008
As much as I love the Yarn Harlot, I just couldn't get into this book.
Based on the book title, I thought that it would be a series of essays about the authors knitting adventures. Instead it seemed like nothing more than a huge list of why it's ok to have more yarn that I will ever possibly knit.
A disappointing read.
Based on the book title, I thought that it would be a series of essays about the authors knitting adventures. Instead it seemed like nothing more than a huge list of why it's ok to have more yarn that I will ever possibly knit.
A disappointing read.
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Read in December, 2007
Though amusing enough to make me giggle out loud, this latest offering from the Yarn Harlot retreads a great deal of ground already covered in her previous books and on her blog. I suggest reading this one in the bookstore - or, better yet, making sure the Harlot's blog feed is on your daily reading list.
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Read in April, 2007
recommends it for:
non writing knitters
I am a big fan of the Yarn Harlot, but I found the writing really strained in this one. The travel metaphor would work well in an essay; in a book, it just wears thin. People who don't care about the writing itself, but just the humor and the content, won't have the same problem reading it.
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Read in March, 2008
This book is hilarious! I had so much fun reading it that I finish in one day, with 2 boys running around!
It feels so good to know that I am not the only crazy about needles and yarn... uff, I feel relieved and happy!
It feels so good to know that I am not the only crazy about needles and yarn... uff, I feel relieved and happy!
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I admit, I haven't read this yet. But I went to see Stephanie present the book and I simply adore her. If the book is anything like listening to Stephanie speak in person, I'm sure this book will be great.
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This is an awesome book for any knitter - Stephanie Pearl-McPhee finds humor in every knitting situation that you can think of, making a disaster something so funny you can't help but laugh along with glee.
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Read in May, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone in a knitting rut, anyone not
After having a baby, I wasn't in the mood to knit again, but after I picked this book up from the library, my love of knitting was rekindled.
This book will make you want to knit some more and more.
This book will make you want to knit some more and more.
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Read in January, 2008
The Yarn Harlot looks at the country of Knitting, complete with commentary on getting there, the language, religion, social customs, endangered species, and everything the traveler needs to know.
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Read in January, 2007
recommends it for:
knitters, fans of Andy Rooney
The author seems like a friendly enough person and a darn good knitter, but I really don't get the fuss about her and her books. If you like yarn and Andy Rooney, you will dig Yarn Harlot.
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Although this book contained a lot more information about the history and social structure of knitting in our world, I felt that a lot of it was recycled from her previous books.
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A travel guide to knitting land that seemed to be stretching the one joke too far. But I still love, love, love Steph and am not sorry I bought this book at all!
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Read in August, 2007
I went to see her speak on her recent book tour. She was so funny. I liked the book. It it just about the crazy world of knitting.
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Read in April, 2007
Travelers guide to the land of knitting. Funny, but not the same as her other books, slightly more serious. Still very enjoyable.
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Read in January, 2008
I liked the travel idea of this book and it was funny in sections, but a little too long for the premise.
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Read in December, 2007
I think this is her best book. I liked how she organized it, and as always, enjoyed her wit.
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Read in August, 2007
Let's hear it for the Yarn Harlot! Another enjoyable read that had me laughing outloud.
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