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Loading... Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks (original 2006; edition 2006)by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A must read for knitters. ( ) Actually funny, in that I would force my family and friends to listen to select passages (which, as non-knitters, they couldn't appreciate, unfortunately!). Ms. Pearl-McPhee, whom I met at a recent knitting event, describes this book as her only actually useful book, but her voice is so compelling that I look forward to reading more of her not-truly-useful oeuvre. This is a very easy read, with short essays (technically the right term, but that sounds so dry--they're not!), sidebars, lists, caveats, etc., interspersed with instructions for making things, sometimes as simple as (I'm approximating) "knit to desired width, turn, keep knitting until scarf is desired length." See, knitting patterns don't have to be complicated! (Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s). no reviews | add a review
Both a celebration of the craft and a sourcebook for practical information, Knitting Rules! is a collection of useful advice and emotional support for the avid knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee unravels the mysteries of tangled yarn, confusing patterns, and stubbornly unfinished projects. Daring to question long-standing rules and encouraging crafters to knit in the way that works best for them, this illuminating, liberating, and hilarious look at the world of knitting is full of surprises and delightfully inspiring ideas. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)746.432The arts Graphic arts and decorative arts Textile arts Needlework Yarn Crafts KnittingLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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