So my friend Yvonne loaned me a book called, "Knit Lit (too)" and I read the first essay last night, "Our Knitting Heroine" by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. It was so stinking funny I laughed out loud, and happily managed not to fall out of bed.
I myself have been playing around with Knitting In Public as promoted by Kelley Petkun who does the Knit Picks podcasts (available through iTunes or from their website http://www.knitpicks.com/). Rich does appear a tiny bit askanced at times, like in restaraunts or at a ball game, but I say the idea just needs to settle in a little more although it is clear I must work on my ability to complete knit stitches without looking, important for maintaining eye contact during a conversation. And, as it turns out, a useful skill for being able to read while knitting!
After reading Stephanie's story, I realize as a fledgling writer, I have no choice but to do crazy things at times... like knitting in public... in order to have things to write about. But, knitting while skating... I'm going to have to build up courage for that!
Here is a link to the essay: Our Knitting Heroine by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as the Yarn Harlot. I hope you enjoy her story as much as I did...
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