Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting

By: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Narrated by: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

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)

Perfection!!

I absolutely loved everything about this book! I'm just wondering when the royalties are going to come because I swear it comes right out of my head! As a die-hard capital K knitter I absolutely live every breath of this book every day of my life. I really enjoyed the stories, the history, the humor, and the instruction. I wish there were more books by Stephanie Pearl McPhee on Audible.

Clever and Witty

Clever and Witty and filled with well thought and relatable words. Recommended listening while you are knitting!

Fun and happy book

I’m a new knitter and super loved this travel guide to the land of knitting. It covers a lot of ground, always interesting and engaging. Superior narration by the author. Thanks!

Personal narration supports subtle humour...

What did you love best about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off?

Stephanie is a master of the knitting genre... her rich knowledge of art history carries forward into a humourous look at this artform and the people who love it.

What does Stephanie Pearl-McPhee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Stephanie's writing is best served in her own words... her sense of comedic timing, wordplay and subtle humour is a great "listen"!

Funny but

I love the yarn harlot but she seems bored while reading. Seems it would have been better to read than listen too.