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Apr 22, 2011
Lissa
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Since I started collecting First Reads, collecting the mail has become one of my happiest tasks. The sense that "something special might arrive for me" infuses my day with some small bit of happy expectancy -- so much so that I broke my own "no buying more Stuff before moving" rule and bought a book for myself earlier this month. Last week A Knitter's Home Companion arrived in the mail, and I abandoned a ridiculous novel I'd selected from the library with higher hopes than it
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Feb 14, 2011
Cheryl
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[apologies to anyone who read an earlier version of this--I pushed the wrong button and made it public before I was done with it.]
I got an advance proof of this book from ALA Midwinter. When I picked it up I was rather skeptical about whether I needed a book of "heartwarming stories, patterns, and recipes," but it was free, so I took it. My major question was: does this kind of book have any value for me when I have Ravelry at hand and any number of heartwarming knitting blog More...
I got an advance proof of this book from ALA Midwinter. When I picked it up I was rather skeptical about whether I needed a book of "heartwarming stories, patterns, and recipes," but it was free, so I took it. My major question was: does this kind of book have any value for me when I have Ravelry at hand and any number of heartwarming knitting blog More...
Jun 01, 2011
Stephanie
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Wanda brought me this one- she always brings me the new knitting books when they come in (she buys the 700s) before she puts them on the new book display.
This is just a sweet collection of essays on knitting, interspersed with a few patterns and recipes. I like reading stuff like this because it elevates my simple little hobby to something bigger, and because there are no knitters among my close friends so I don't have anyone who "gets" it. Books like this remind me that I'm not More...
This is just a sweet collection of essays on knitting, interspersed with a few patterns and recipes. I like reading stuff like this because it elevates my simple little hobby to something bigger, and because there are no knitters among my close friends so I don't have anyone who "gets" it. Books like this remind me that I'm not More...
Apr 15, 2011
Bonny
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This was a very enjoyable book. It is filled with stories about knitting, personal recollections about the craft of knitting, recipes and some easy projects.
The projects in the book could be made for personal use or for gift giving. There's a lacey scarf I want to make and a baby blanket. My friend in ireland just told me she's expecting so this pattern is going to come in handy very soon :)
The book itself is very nice with drawings for each chapter and beautiful photos o More...
The projects in the book could be made for personal use or for gift giving. There's a lacey scarf I want to make and a baby blanket. My friend in ireland just told me she's expecting so this pattern is going to come in handy very soon :)
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May 07, 2011
Unit of Raine
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Warm and fuzzy essays on knitting and being a knitter. If you are ever in Iowa, she recommends some good fiber-arts groups ...
Includes some yummy sounding recipes and a couple of simple patterns.
I particularly enjoyed her essay on charitable knitting. I do very little charitable knitting, but if I switched to pure wool yarn (instead of the cheap & colorful acrylics), perhaps I would do more?
All in all, a very pleasant surprise birthday present from my godmother. For who More...
Includes some yummy sounding recipes and a couple of simple patterns.
I particularly enjoyed her essay on charitable knitting. I do very little charitable knitting, but if I switched to pure wool yarn (instead of the cheap & colorful acrylics), perhaps I would do more?
All in all, a very pleasant surprise birthday present from my godmother. For who More...
Jul 06, 2011
Nicole
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Nice, cozy glimpse of an alien world where people are friendly and love to knit a lot. Made me feel inadequate. The people who write contemplative books about knitting, like ME and Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, are real knitters. I'm someone who knits some of the time, and is evidently inadequately reflective about the experience.
Jan 17, 2012
Melissa
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A sweet little book with wonderful stories about knitting and family. Michelle is a local (to me) and it was so nice read about what knitting means to her. She also includes some very tempting recipes and knitting patterns. Definitely in the vein of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Perri Klass.
Jan 21, 2012
Mary
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Cute stories from Michelle Edwards. It has knitting patterns and recipes in it and I am enjoying every word.
I really enjoyed this book. The stories made me wish my family were into knitting and crochet, but I know that they aren't but I can always knit with friends.
I really enjoyed this book. The stories made me wish my family were into knitting and crochet, but I know that they aren't but I can always knit with friends.
Mar 07, 2011
Julia
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This was absolutely amazing. I recommend this not only to knitters, but bakers, people devoted to their families, etc. This was a beautiful book! I can't wait to share it with the other knitters in my life and to read again!
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Mar 09, 2011
Glynn
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this book is just lovely! part story, part knitting stuff, part food. what's not to like?
it's also in a wonderful format and presentation.
can you tell i like it?
it's also in a wonderful format and presentation.
can you tell i like it?
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May 14, 2011
Brenda
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This is a must read for anyone who enjoys working with his or her hands.
Regardless of your medium, you will relate to the apiritual side of art and craft.
Regardless of your medium, you will relate to the apiritual side of art and craft.
Apr 29, 2011
Linzee
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A cozy book. Made me want to curl up in a chair with a cup of tea and my knitting needles...reminds of all the best things about the art and craft of knitting.
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Aug 31, 2011
Dorothy A.
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I loved reading this book. It is very heartwarming. A lovely collection of stories that are so sweet. I wish it would go on.
Sep 04, 2011
Kate
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Really wasn't impressed with this book. The projects weren't all that creative, and all used Lion Brand yarn. I love Lion Brand, but I also love variety. I know that the blogger works for Lion Brand but this repeated use of one brand of yarn when the book isn't put out by the company felt like one big commercial. Being a young, single, childless knitter, the essays didn't appeal to me either.
Nov 22, 2011
Laura
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A short, quick, pleasant read. Essays around the theme of knitting and the role it has played in the author's life. Enjoyable.
Nov 12, 2011
Erin
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It's a sweet collection of articles, patterns and recipes. The Frosting Recipe is delicious!
Happy relaxing reading.
Happy relaxing reading.
Oct 15, 2011
Shelby
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I knit, cook, and have a friend in Iowa. So this book was absolutely perfect for me!
Apr 25, 2011
Beverly
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A very good read, Like chatting with a friend who enjoys knitting as much as I do.
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Nov 05, 2011
Susan
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Such a sweet book of memories, recipes, & knitting patterns! I checked it out of the library but will now be purchasing my own copy to reread, cook, and knit from.
May 20, 2011
Zoe
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All knitters have at least one story, and here Edwards shares many of hers. She muses on parenthood, cooking, but most of all, the joy knitting has brought her. An eminently readable little glimpse at her knitting life, this is soul food for the knitter, with a handful of patterns and recipes included.
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