Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting

By: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Narrated by: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

More tongue-in-cheek, laugh-out-loud observations on the world of knitting from the best-selling author and self-proclaimed "Yarn Harlot". Anyone who thinks knitting is for little old ladies hasn't met the Harlot. 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.

©2007 Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (P)2007 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

"[Stephanie Pearl-Mcphee] has created another laugh-out-loud masterpiece." ( Vogue Knitting)

"Her insights into the workings of a yarn-a-holic's mind are charming." ( Detroit Free Press)

Hilarious (for a Knitter)

As a Knitter, I laughed a lot and out loud while listening to this book. This is her funniest book. Not sure non-knitters would enjoy the humor.

humorous!

I enjoy her writing so much that I listen to her books over and over again while I knit. I love her stories, her sense of humor and her voice. It’s all so relatable. Stephanie, I’m a big fan, and I will read everything you write!

Good company while knitting

Nothing in this book is surprising, but Stephanie is very good at putting in to words all the things you already know and feel about knitting. She puts knitting in the context of a community and culture. Smart, warm and funny.

Stephanie Knits :)

I have enjoyed Stephanie's books and blog since the beginning, and have met her in person. She is incredibly funny, down to earth not to mention talented. The fact that she narrates her own books makes this a no brainer! Love it!

Fun for Knitters...

This book is a great insight into the "secrets" all knitters know about themselves....and a chance to know that you aren't the only one.

a fun read

This is an enjoyable and humorous book, but not an earth-shattering one. Stephanie's writing and narration are very approachable and comforting, making this an ideal book to knit along to. However, if you are a knitter, you won't likely be surprised by any of her jokes or conclusions. While I thought she relied a little too heavily and frequently on the humor behind the inevitable frenzy of a knitter at a half-price yarn sale, I was still genuinely able to enjoy the audiobook as a great companion to some great knitting on a rainy day.

wonderful book for anyone who knits

Stephanie brings her usual dry humor to this book. It had me laughing aloud often.

If you don't knit or aren't interested in knitting, you won't get the jokes, but if you love to knit you really should listen to this -- ideally, while knitting!

great book

l just love listening to this book.i lister to it on my daily comute to work i wish i could het all her books in audio.

Super listen for *any* crafter!

This book is wonderful, funny, irreverent and totally accurate for the mind of just about any type of crafter! It's about knitters, but any crafter can relate to exactly what she describes in knitters actions and collections. Only 4.5 hrs, but one of the best little books I've listened to. Read by the author & at first a little plain listening, but the cadence of her Canadian accent kicks in and full enjoyment begins. (No Eh?'s either!)

Maybe someone else should of read it

Would you listen to Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off again? Why?

I had a hard time listening to Stephanie read her own books. Her timing is off and it comes across as stunted.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Did not finish

Did Stephanie Pearl-McPhee do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Eh ... it's not really character driven. But it is a funny look at us crafty folks and our obsession with two sticks and some pretty string.