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- Condition
- Book Title
- The Close-Knit Circle: American Knitters Today
- Publication Date
- 2007-04-01
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN
- 9780275992460
- Subject Area
- Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
- Publication Name
- Close-Knit Circle : American Knitters Today
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Subject
- Needlework / Knitting, Popular Culture
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Series
- American Subcultures Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Item Weight
- 14.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 168 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0275992462
ISBN-13
9780275992460
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57215949
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
168 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Close-Knit Circle : American Knitters Today
Subject
Needlework / Knitting, Popular Culture
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
Series
American Subcultures Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
14.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2007-000071
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
'Keeping with the current wave of conversational knitting books and blogs, knitter and journalist Wills interlaces personal anecdotes with her research for a breezy read about the craft. She presents a cheat sheet to modern knitting culture and gives readers an intimate sense of today's knitting world. This is not a rigorous study dotted with graphs; instead, it's a series of conversations and stories complete with candid photos. Knitting devotees will find plenty of familiar territory in her discussions of feminism, the do-it-yourself movement, and political and charitable knitting. Wills is strongest when she lets her interviewees expound on the recent surge in knitting's popularity; less appealing are her leaps in logic-e.g., she credits Oprah with saving both the American novel and the leisure time of young urban women, and she justifies her decision to interview only left-leaning political groups as dispelling a stereotype of knitters as conservatives that is tenuous at best. For well-developed knitting collections where Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf's KnitLit books have been popular; also for academic libraries with collections on popular culture and trends.'-Library Journal, "In my dream world, universities would offer degree programs in knitting. The well-rounded curriculum would span not just fibers, yarns, and techniques, but also history and culture. And in the latter category, Wills' book would be one of the textbooks. With the persistence of an investigative reporter and the passion of a Ph.D. candidate, Wills walks us through her own snapshot of the contemporary knitting world. She does so primarily through interviews with dozens upon dozens of knitters, from knitters to shop owners, prominent knitbloggers, designers, and authors. She goes all over the place, from the influence of Elizabeth Zimmermann to Kate Gilbert and her famous Clapotis. She ends her book with a quote from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, from whom the book's title was taken. Wills does an admirable job of capturing one slice of our broad and ever-shifting knitting ecosystem."- Knitter's Review, '[A]n interesting read....[i]t really captures a moment in knitting time the knitting groups, the online world of magazines (Go Knitty!), blogs and knit alongs, fiber festivals and knitting charities. There are 5 pages of footnotes, and that alone makes me giddy.'-Knitty, "Keeping with the current wave of conversational knitting books and blogs, knitter and journalist Wills interlaces personal anecdotes with her research for a breezy read about the craft. She presents a cheat sheet to modern knitting culture and gives readers an intimate sense of today's knitting world. This is not a rigorous study dotted with graphs; instead, it's a series of conversations and stories complete with candid photos. Knitting devotees will find plenty of familiar territory in her discussions of feminism, the do-it-yourself movement, and political and charitable knitting. Wills is strongest when she lets her interviewees expound on the recent surge in knitting's popularity; less appealing are her leaps in logic-e.g., she credits Oprah with saving both the American novel and the leisure time of young urban women, and she justifies her decision to interview only left-leaning political groups as dispelling a stereotype of knitters as conservatives that is tenuous at best. For well-developed knitting collections where Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf's &IKnitLit books have been popular; also for academic libraries with collections on popular culture and trends."- Library Journal, 'In my dream world, universities would offer degree programs in knitting. The well-rounded curriculum would span not just fibers, yarns, and techniques, but also history and culture. And in the latter category, Wills' book would be one of the textbooks. With the persistence of an investigative reporter and the passion of a Ph.D. candidate, Wills walks us through her own snapshot of the contemporary knitting world. She does so primarily through interviews with dozens upon dozens of knitters, from knitters to shop owners, prominent knitbloggers, designers, and authors. She goes all over the place, from the influence of Elizabeth Zimmermann to Kate Gilbert and her famous Clapotis. She ends her book with a quote from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, from whom the book's title was taken. Wills does an admirable job of capturing one slice of our broad and ever-shifting knitting ecosystem.'-Knitter's Review, "[A]n interesting read....[i]t really captures a moment in knitting time the knitting groups, the online world of magazines (Go Knitty!), blogs and knit alongs, fiber festivals and knitting charities. There are 5 pages of footnotes, and that alone makes me giddy."- Knitty
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
746.43/2041
Table Of Content
Series Foreword by Bruce Jackson Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1 A Brief History of the Knitting World 2 Knitting Makes a Comeback 3 Why DIY? The Do-It-Yourself Movement Inspires Knitters 4 It's a Girl Thing: Feminism and Domesticity Converge 5 A Row of One's Own: The Enduring Charms of Knitting 6 Art in the Craft: How Fine Fiber Artists Exploit the Medium 7 The Knitting Circle: Social and Charitable Aspects of the Craft 8 Knitting into the Ether: How the Internet Nourished the Knitting Trend 9 Just One More Row! What's Next for Knitters and Knitting Notes Selected Resources Index
Synopsis
Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the "traditional" woman, the mother and homemaker. Books that cater to this new generation of knitters are flooding the market with patterns for such contemporary projects as iPod cozies, yoga mat bags, and laptop covers. The attitude of these publications is decidedly hip, featuring models sporting tattoos or piercings. Missing from the avalanche of knitting books, until now, is one that fully explores the subculture of knitting. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Intrepid journalist and avid knitter Kerry Wills set out to find out. She takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of knitting, exploring the lives of such women as the revolutionary Elizabeth Zimmermann, whose strong opinions and classic book, Knitting without Tears, popularized knitting in the 1970s, anticipating current trends. Wills visits knitting groups that meet at such places as a feminist vegetarian restaurant, churches, pubs, and senior centers. She describes political activists who knit "tree cozies" to protect the trees against developers, groups that knit afghans for Afghans, and knitters who make shawls for people with cancer. She also explores online knitting communities. Those who are new to the craft will come away feeling more connected to the history of knitting as well as to their place in today's universe of knitters, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since stitching that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or knitting group get-together., Explores the burgeoning subculture of American knitters, who are united in their passion for the craft, its history, and the sense of community it provides., Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the traditional woman, the mother and homemaker. While knitting books featuring such hip projects as iPod cozies and yoga mat bags abound, few explore the subculture of knitting in any depth. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Wills takes the reader on a fascinating tour of this subculture, complete with lively anecdotes and revealing interviews. Those who are new to the craft will enjoy a fascinating introduction to the knitting community, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since knitting that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or knitting group get-together. Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the traditional woman, the mother and homemaker. Books that cater to this new generation of knitters are flooding the market with patterns for such contemporary projects as iPod cozies, yoga mat bags, and laptop covers. The attitude of these publications is decidedly hip, featuring models sporting tattoos or piercings. Missing from the avalanche of knitting books, until now, is one that fully explores the subculture of knitting. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Intrepid journalist and avid knitter Kerry Wills set out to find out. She takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of knitting, exploring the lives of such women as the revolutionary Elizabeth Zimmermann, whose strong opinions and classic book, Knitting without Tears , popularized knitting in the 1970s, anticipating current trends. Wills visits knitting groups that meet at such places as a feminist vegetarian restaurant, churches, pubs, and senior centers. She describes political activists who knit tree cozies to protect the trees against developers, groups that knit afghans for Afghans, and knitters who make shawls for people with cancer. She also explores online knitting communities. Those who are new to the craft will come away feeling more connected to the history of knitting as well as to their place in today's universe of knitters, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since stitching that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or knitting group get-together.
LC Classification Number
TT819
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- e***u (283)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- e***n (392)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, JoeDrumsville!: The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat by Robert Cataliotti: Used (#405155037686)