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)

Hillarious!

Hilarious! Even my non-knitting adult children loved this! Stephanie has crafted a fantastic country's documentary worthy of our beloved Knitting! All details are well represented, Embassies, Stash, greetings, customs.

Perfect listening for the knitter

I never thought I would listen to a knitting book, but an afternoon with the Yarn Harlot and my yarn and sticks was filled with laughter, and I am on my way back to Audible to look for another. I only wish it were longer.

Excellent and witty

I love hearing Stephanie read her own books. She is a witty, intelligent writer and it is a real treat to hear her read the words with the pauses and inflections she intended when she was writing them.

The book itself is very enjoyable and full of the expected knitterly humour. I have listened to this book several times.

I can't wait for more of Stephanie's books to become available by audiobook.

If you Knit, you will like this book

I really enjoyed this book and the more I knit the more I think of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's experiences and relate to them.

Knitters will enjoy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is great... for knitters. Non knitters won't get it.

What did you like best about this story?

It's funny because it is true

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no.... but I could have

Knitters are fortunate to have her as their voice.

Where does Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10%

What about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s performance did you like?

I can hear her delight with the magic that is knitting, and that makes me smile.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

She puts into words what many knitters feel but cannot express in a way others might understand.

Any additional comments?

I hope she continues to record her books. I have all her printed books but only two audiobooks.

One of my favorites!

I am super picky about my audiobooks (one reason why I love audible's return policy), but this has got to be one of my favorites. I am a knitter, and if you are not a knitter or gifting this book to a knitting friend, kind of a hard sell. But if you do knit, and love to knit, and knitting makes you happy, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I'm listening to it for maybe the third time. Her writing, the themes, the narration-- it all just makes me so happy. Incredibly uplifting and cute book that never ceases to entertain my mind.

#knitting #crafting #multiplelistens #yarn #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

For knitters or those who love them

What made the experience of listening to Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off the most enjoyable?

Understanding I'm not alone in my knitting fanaticism is such a comfort.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Believe or not, there is a story woven throughout this knitting travelog about Alice, as she evolves from a spectator into a knitter with a

What about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee???s performance did you like?

Pearl-McPhee's animated performance of her own work is both hilarious and genuine. I hope she wouldn't be insulted if her voice was lilkened to actress Debra Winger's?

What insight do you think you???ll apply from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off?

Being misunderstood and/or underappreciated need not prevent us from pursuing our passions.

Any additional comments?

Non-knitters closely associated with knitters may find this book helpful in demystifying how a knitter's brain works, and grappling with the realization that the knitter's enthusiasm is unlikely to wane - ever!

She is such a hoot!

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a knitter’s knitter! When she wrote this book it was tongue-in-cheek, but just barely because her stories rang with the truth every knitter lives. I give her an A+ for this funny, side-splitting listen!

A knithiker's guide to the yarniverse!

Knitters have such amazing stories and funny "in jokes" as Stephanie enjoyably relates. the best part is her trip into the paths to knitting. we all arrived in knitting land on a different path, or string if you like. once there, we find any number of reasons to stay and many knitters to befriend. Stephanie is great! (one small downside - sometimes hard to listen to her Eastern Canada accent. mostly the word "project".) :]