Knitting yarns and spinning tales : a knitter's stash of wit and wisdom by Cornell, Kari A instant download

Knitting yarns and spinning tales : a knitter's stash of wit and wisdom by Cornell, Kari A instant download

224 pages ; 19 cm, Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales brings to life the unique and universal experiences of knitters from a variety of backgrounds, This exceptional collection combines lighthearted essays with more philosophical pieces from authors and experts such as Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Lela Nargi, Susan Gordon Lydon, Suzyn Jackson, Amy R. Singer, Greta Cunningham, Laura Billings, Kay Dorn, Betty Christiansen, and Jennifer Hansen, who put down their needles long enough to share their thoughts and musings about the popular pastime, In these entertaining yarns, the authors provide insight into the warmth and enjoyment of knitting and crocheting. Join one writer as she shares a poignant Sunday afternoon in March shearing sheep with her father; travel to Sant 'Arsenio, Italy, where women gather on their door steps to knit, crochet, embroider, and chat; laugh at one woman's memories of learning to knit in an uncomfortable classroom chair beside a World War II vet named Max; and smile at the essays that delve into the, Psyche of the knitter, If you live to knit, enjoy the companionship of other knitters, or appreciate the intricate handiwork of a handmade sweater, Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales is a must-read! Book jacket, Knitting daughter / by Perri Klass -- In honor of grandma, baseball, and knitting / by Michael Dregni -- Cellophane butterflies, pinochel, and brown acrylic / by Greta Cunningham -- The will to knit / by Kari Cornell -- The perfect baby hat / by Amy Votava -- The mysterious stitch / by Carrie Mercer -- Faith, hope, and knitting / by Betty Christiansen -- Baby blue snuggly / by Kay Dorn -- Knitting is work and the widows of sant' arsenio / by Lela Nargi -- Norsk knitting / by Eric Dregni -- Another knitter on the block / by Teva Durham -- How to read a pattern / by Laura Billings -- Ode to my stash / by Sigrid Arnott -- Really, it's not so bad or dermatitis of the lambs / by Amy R. Singer -- Curse the fruit hat / by Amy