Knitting Ephemera: A Compendium of Articles, Useful and Otherwise, for the Edification and Amusement of the Handknitter

This book is a beauty, both in content and in form. Open it to any page, and you will find at least three interesting facts or legends about knitting, contained in a gorgeous, clean, precise layout. It includes such gems as the discovery of the Coptic socks, a list of artworks depicting knitters, the invention of self-striping sock yarn, a list of painfully punny yarn store names, and even my own all-time favorite scene in 30 Rock, in which Victor Garber, as president of the Wool Council, describes a good thing as "very Wool." It is, simply put, a stone-cold groove for knitting trivia fans.

I'm a "rabid knitter" and have always been interested in the "when, where and how of knitting...and this book is great! It's got all the answers to those "I wonder why.." questions. Like why babies are assigned pink or blue and where different terms came from. This would make a great gift for any serious knitter on your gift list!

I love this little gem!! I've been knitting for 45+ years, and I love to read about the history and little tidbits of knitting. It adds so much more pleasure to the yarn and needles in your hands, knowing that others through the ages have fell under the knitting spell as I have, and as this book demonstrates.I wonder if there will be another volume in the future, as I'm sure many, many bits and pieces had to be left out of this one. Otherwise, the tome would weight a good 25 pounds!!I am also thinking of gifting my knitting friends with a volume of this book, as many will love it as I do. It's a wonderful size for a stocking stuffer, or to slip into your knitting bag when you just can't get to your knitting project, but need something to do to pass the time.Thank you, Carol, for this little wonder. Great job!!!

I saw one copy and ordered 6 more. am giving gifts to several knitting friends. One is reading portions of it weekly to her knitting Sunday school class. waiting patiently for Ephemera !!.Betty Henderson

I haven't finished this book yet, it's a guilty pleasure, but I am enjoying her informative articles very much. An easy, interesting and informative read for anyone who knits or crochets.

How fun is this book? Knitting trivia, cool little back stories, funny lists, cute illustrations...totally fun! Easy to pick up and put down, fits anywhere.

This book was not what I expected. However, all the antidotes, and historical tidbits make it a delight to read.

Good book to have nearby whenever you feel like having a break from the rest of the non-knitting world! Lots of great info to stick post it markers to find it again!

Lots of interesting little tid-bits here to dip into. I would have liked a few articles to get my teeth into, hence only 4 stars, but I'm really enjoying the content anyway.

this arrived when promised . Looks brand new , can't wait to read it .

Great fun. full of facts both serious and funny..a good gift for any knitting fanactic that you know

Fun

Overly focused on USA.