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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off - on Playway
Stephanie PearlMcPhee Casts Off on Playway Author:Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book on the go. An all-in-one format, the player and content are combined in one 2 ounce unit and it comes with everything you need to start listening immediately. No separate player needed, no CDs, no downloads just press play! — "Anyone who thinks knitting is for little old ladies hasn't met the Harlo... more »t. In her latest book -- successor to her previous bestsellers At Knit's End, Knitting Rules!, and Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter -- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee journeys deep into the land of those who are obsessed with yarn, needles, and what's on their needles now.
Using a travel guide format, she acts as tour guide extraordinaire, describing and critiquing every aspect of this territory she knows so well: its people (young and old, male and female), familiar phrases (""purl this, darn that""), strange beliefs, currency (skein trading), etiquette, holidays (any sale day at the local yarn shop), and customs. She notes important dates in knitting history and celebrates unsung knitting heroes, from the samurai warriors of Japan to the ""Terrible Knitters of Dent."" And, while the land of knitting is a mostly peaceful place, it does have its controversies, such as the acrylic vs. natural fibers and circular vs. straight needles debates, which Pearl-McPhee visits with relish and glee.
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is the irreverent spokesperson for today's knitting revival. As she has toured (and knitted) her way across North America during the past two years, her witty banter and trademark ""sock-in-progress"" have captured the hearts, minds, and funny bones of thousands of knitters. She shares a home with her admirable yarn stash and her family in Toronto.
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, aka the Yarn Harlot, entertains knitters with her unique blend of humor and knitting high-wire acts via her popular online blog (www.yarnharlot.com), articles, and essays."« less