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A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes
A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes
A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes
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A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes

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“A cozy and charming collection of essays about the joys of knitting—complete with lovely patterns and yummy recipes” (Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club).

A Knitter’s Home Companion is an illustrated collection of stories, patterns, and recipes from beloved knitter and essayist Michelle Edwards. This heartwarming title will appeal to knitters interested in not only stitches, yarn, and patterns, but also in the lives of other knitters, the lessons that can be learned from their craft, the ways knitting helps knitters cope during difficult times, and the role of knitting in family life. “Let [this book] keep you company when you need another knitter’s voice beside you,” Edwards writes in her introduction.

Like a good friend, A Knitter’s Home Companion will inspire readers to laugh, cry, remember, be thoughtful, cook, and, of course, pick up their needles—sometimes to soothe, sometimes to celebrate, and sometimes to just pass the time. Divided into four chapters—Motherhood, Home, Community, and Legacy—stories range from “But She Doesn’t Have Any Underpants,” about the challenges of knitting for family to “Home Ec Workshop and the Mystery of the Indian Slipper,” about finding community at a local yarn shop. Projects range from mittens and socks to a baby blanket and afghan.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateSep 13, 2011
ISBN9781453220757
A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes
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Michelle Edwards

MICHELLE EDWARDS is the author-illustrator of Chicken Man, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, several other acclaimed picture books, and the Jackson Friends series, which includes Pa Lia's First Day, a Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award winner, Zero Grandparents, and The Talent Show. She lives with her family in Iowa City.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    I had surgery recently, and this book provided a perfect mix of light, enjoyable short stories. I haven't finished it, but know it is there for when I just need something light to read before dozing off.
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    A Knitter's Home Companion by Michelle EdwardsA Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and RecipesLove knitting as much as I do reading a book, so combining these two things puts me in heaven.If I read a book on my pc I can also do charity knitting for the hospital or other local charity.This book starts out when she got married and how knitting has always been in her life one wayor another. The birth of a new baby she made a zigzag baby blanket from the wool she got from her honeymoon trip. The pattern is included.Next was to teach her daughter how to knit, but the daughter had a surprise for her.Other books and how they can relate to a knitter's struggle and triumphs.Playtime Cape is another project for the children.Many references to her mom and family in helping her with the knitting process when she started out.Very good tips if you read the book through. Very nice heart warming stories about what brings knitters together.A favorite knitter's chair is essential.Knitter to the rescue around and outside of the house. Precious memories.Loved the section on becoming a master knitter. I once wanted to and had started some swatching, not knowing what was all involved. I know I can do the work. I still do challenge myself by working with 000 needles for knitting period costumes for a settlement in the 1800's.Brings knitting into today's world of Lion Brand Yarn Co. site and also Ravalry.Glossary and how to make certain stitches is at the back of the book, very informative.Love the simple yet complex patterns for different items. Always like to test them out for myself and then I can give the item to the local nursing home for their Christmas bazaar.Love sections on charity knitting and for a cause as I've knit for several of those and many others. It's just plain fulfilling. Love how she got her daughters to become involved also so they can teach it to their children as well.

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