Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting is an illustrated Kindle book offering a humorous tour of knitting culture and its enthusiasts. It is a 225-page English-language edition with screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- A witty account of knitting culture, yarn shops, and the people drawn to the craft.
- Illustrated Kindle edition with enhanced typesetting and screen-reader support.
- Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable and informative, while readability opinions vary.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a humor-led perspective on knitting and its community rather than presenting itself as a technical pattern manual.
- Screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting are listed for the Kindle edition.
- Customer feedback specifically notes humor, enjoyment, and informative insights.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 14, 2007 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 225 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1603420990 |
| File size | 18.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Knitting enthusiasts interested in humorous observations about the craft and its community.
- Readers seeking an illustrated, English-language Kindle book about knitting culture.
Less suited to
- Readers primarily seeking step-by-step knitting instructions or project patterns. The supplied description focuses on a humorous tour of knitting culture.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
16% 16% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
1% 1%
Customer feedback highlights enjoyment, humor, and informative insights about knitting. That emphasis fits the listing’s description of a wry tour of knitting culture, rather than a pattern-focused handbook. Many find it easy to read, though readability opinions are mixed, so buyers who prefer a particular writing style may want to account for that uncertainty.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as enjoyable and informative.
- Feedback highlights humor and the author's insights.
Mixed feedback
- Readability opinions are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a knitting pattern or technique manual?
The supplied description presents it as a humorous tour of the knitting world and its enthusiasts, not as a step-by-step project or technique guide.
What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?
Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray and Word Wise are not enabled.
What do customers mention about the book?
The supplied feedback describes it as enjoyable, humorous, and informative, while noting that opinions about readability are mixed.
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