On the eve of yet another Knitting Circle day I have to admit a shameful fact.
Last week I loudly (do I ever do it any other way?) proclaimed that I don't read most of the "popular" knit-blogs. Much to the shock and horror of those gathered around the table I admitted that I wasn't a regular reader of the Yarn Harlot. I didn't particularly have anything against the formidable Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, I just tend to not jump on popular parade floats if you get what I mean. SPMcP was already a well-known name in the knit blogosphere when I happened upon the scene. At the time I figured she was a Janey-Come-Lately to the "knitting is now cool and hip" zietgeist and I don't suffer posers.
I've read a post or two when I've seen them referenced by other bloggers or on the knitty board. But I resisted the urge to go all *Oprah Book Club* and join the fawning masses. But just about 15 minutes ago I saw yet another reference to her, more specifically, to her Valentine's Day entry and I take it all back. There is a valid reason she is writing books and has a huge fanbase. She is a great writer and damn, after a bit of further looking about, a damn fine knitter too (in addition she's Canadian, I'm from Michigan so I'm practically Canadian too, eh?) . It takes a strong woman to admit her failings, this is me admitting mine. However, I don't feel it is really necessary to add her blog to my blogroll. I mean really, is there anyone out there in the knitblog world besides me that isn't already on that bandwagon? Anyone? Bueller?
As long as you read mine, although it's nowhere near as entertaining, then you're cool. I won't tell anybod that you're a harlot groupie.
ReplyDeleteHey- kiddo Just a warning J & L are out of town tomorrow and I have a kid home from school so don't know if I will make it. Hope to xoC
ReplyDeleteI loved Stephanie's V-Day post. I intend to print it out and wave it in front of my daughter's faces until they read it. Every year.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll be at knitting circle tomorrow. :) (Duh.)
I'm not a regular reader of the Yarn Harlot's blog, but I love her books and I do skim her posts. I don't read Mason-Dixon either. Mostly because I don't have time to keep up with their back-and-forth so I always feel like I'm missing something.
ReplyDeleteI read yours though. I am your fawning masses. ;)
Squee! I have fawing masses!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that?
Hi Beth - I was at knitting even though I should have been in NY _ flight was cancelled so once back from Ohare I raced to knitting! Dee gave me a pattern for your Moose - she won't be there for a few weeks. Let me know if you need or want this before Friday - happy to meet anytime
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