Preview

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

By: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Narrated by: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $15.02

Buy for $15.02

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

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
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

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)

What listeners say about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    248
  • 4 Stars
    98
  • 3 Stars
    47
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    6
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    166
  • 4 Stars
    49
  • 3 Stars
    20
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    4
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    162
  • 4 Stars
    44
  • 3 Stars
    24
  • 2 Stars
    6
  • 1 Stars
    4

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Knitting tales for knitters

What made the experience of listening to Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off the most enjoyable?

Having Stephanie read it herself. It felt like I was listening to a fellow,knitter and friend.

Has Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off turned you off from other books in this genre?

Nothing

Have you listened to any of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Haven't listened to or read any other books by her. Only her blog.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a bit and smirked a lot, thinking, "yep, I get that," or " oh yeah, I've done that!"

Any additional comments?

It was a short, fun listen, especially since I was knitting a particularly simple sock and could stop to laugh and chuckle to myself.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Cast On

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you are a knitter you will love this book.

What did you like best about this story?

I love her wittyness.

Which character – as performed by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee – was your favorite?

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee herself.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Knitters

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Funny, precious, and profound

My knitting friends are all remote. I will definitely listen to this book again so I can visit one of my newest knitting friends and about those who are knit in with her.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

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!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

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"!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Funny but

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

My Favorite Book

Most of my book listening is done while knitting. This book slows my knitting only because I am doubled over with laughter. I found the Yarn Harlot's insights into the knitter's psyche to be original and fresh. Her suggestions for knit group etiquette should be typed up for all members of knit groups to memorize. I can' wait for her to record her new book!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

6 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Delightful yarn, to listen to over and over

I love this book! Read excellently by the author she makes me giggle, nod, and occasionally shout yes! I bought this as a newbie knitter, and as I progress in my knitting I agree with more and more of it! Highly recommended and deeply enjoyable

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Delightful

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I love listening to this when I can't actually be knitting.

Have you listened to any of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Delightful as well.

Did Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off inspire you to do anything?

I've cast on a lace shawl, it should be interesting.

Any additional comments?

This book skips in a couple of places. I've tried a variety of devices and they all skip in places. It's a bit annoying.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!