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For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration of the Knitter's Art
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Product Description
Do you live to knit? Have you made finding that perfect shade of periwinkle yarn an obsession? Have you ever stayed up to the wee hours of the night just to see how a yarn pattern would knit up? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’ve caught the knitting bug. Never fear; you’re certainly not alone in your affection for knitting.
From New York City to Newton, Iowa, Americans are embracing this craft in record numbers. Knit cafes, local knitting groups, and online chat rooms have helped spread the craze and have made it easier than ever for knitters to meet other enthusiasts and swap knitting tips. It’s this universal sense of community and passion for knitting that is at the heart of For the Love of Knitting, an anthology that pays tribute to this popular pastime and to those who knit.
The wide variety of personal essays and stories celebrate the appeal and love of this age-old art. The funny, heartwarming, and sometimes sad tales by Jamaica Kincaid, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Melanie Falick, Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Pam Allen, Naomi Dagen Bloom, Susan Gordon Lydon, Lela Nargi, and Teva Durham touch on all aspects of knitting, from shearing the sheep to knitting the first stitch; from knitting for the war effort to giving a finely knitted hat, sweater, or socks as a gift.
A stunning array of artwork, including current and historical photographs, vintage ads, pattern booklets, and paintings—featuring the artistry of Chris Hartlove, Solveig Hisdal, Debbie New, and Karen Searle—complements the text.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #598644 in Books
- Published on: 2004-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 160 pages
Customer Reviews
Get the facts straight . . .
Whenever I find a factual error in a non-fiction book, I immediately begin to wonder what other errors are in it, and I tend to mistrust the book altogether. Toward the end of For the Love of Knitting, there is a nice piece on Elizabeth Zimmerman, Schoolhouse Press, and Meg Swansen. However, the author tells us that Mrs. Swansen continues to run the company with her husband Chris. Chris Swansen passed away many years ago--any knitter with any knowledge of this family would know that! That oversight completely turned me off the book, and I gave it away.
For Dedicated Yarnophiles
The first time I picked up this book, I was a newbie knitter. I flipped through it and thought, "Nnnnh. No patterns. Pretty pictures." And then I set it back on the shelf. Fast-forward three years. NOW, as a self-admitted fiber addict, I looked at -- and read -- this book with a new eye. I loved the vintage knitting pictures, adored the essays, and truly enjoyed the whole package. If you love yarn and knitting, you'll love this book. It weds intelligent, emotional writing about knitting with awesome images.
A MUST for any knitters library!
I recently found this book at the public library and can't believe that I missed it when it first appeared in print two years ago. What a wonderful collection of stories coupled with fantastic historic photographs and old knitting advertisements. Some of the advertisements and particular products I remember from the 60's when I was learning to knit from my mother, she is no longer with me but it brought back lots of great memories. I plan to purchase the book for my own knitting library.
