Comments on: Friday Night Knitting Club

By: eloisetaco

eloisetaco — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:51:05 +0000

I’ve just finished The Friday Night Knitting Club. What a great story. I also read Debbie Macombers book, A Good Yarn, which has websites of other knitters and techniques. These are two of my favorite books.
I started knitting in 6th grade, but took a hiatus between my own kids growing up and my grandkids starting to grow! It’s been really fun knitting little sweaters again. My cousins and I started a knitting club a couple of years ago, taking turns hosting, but life has gotten in the way and we’ve kind of broken up.
My quilting group has been alive and well for 25 years, with various members over that time. We’ve had many many retreats where we just sew for 3 or 4 days. One gal said “I’ve been sleeping with you guys longer than with my husband.” There’s nothing like a small group of women supporting each other.

By: Pamela Green

Pamela Green — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:25:19 +0000

Amy, I have not read The Friday Night Knitting club, but have you read any of Debbie Macomber books she has a series about a knit shop. She is a great witer. I really have enjoyed your site your knitting is beautiful. God Bless You Pamela

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:04:11 +0000

Amy -

Sharon & I just finished the book. I wasn’t going to cry at the end but I did. Sharon is having fun casting the movie. I have been in contact with Kate and we are making plans.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:49:57 +0000

As you know, I have a few “Friday Night Knitting Clubs…” - the time I spend with you and Kristy, knitting, eating yummy Thai food and watching “girlie” television or movies, as well as my time spent - in various ways - working on my album scrapbooks with others who enjoy doing the same.

By: jessie

jessie — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:51:37 +0000

Thanks for featuring that yarn. I remember that hosta colorway!

If you don’t mind, I’d like to snag the photo for the A Piece of Vermont gallery.

(And I know exactly what you mean about “not enough daylight.” Even though it’s been warm, until now, it’s definitely winter.)

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:48:47 +0000

i was just thinking about that book…and wondering if i’d like to read it. it sounds like a worthwhile read. the ‘extras’ in the book sound fun too.
i love to read, but it seems like as the knitting time goes up, the reading time goes down. maybe a little re-balancing is in order for 2007.

thanks, too, for the comment about my socks! i’ve decided i like them too.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:44:35 +0000

The link you provided for the NY yarn shop appears to exist, right? Perusing the site doesn’t enlighten me. If it does what great publicity! I try to attend a knitting circle that meets at our local library. The women are nice. Albeit at age 48, I’m one of the youngest! The venue is not very cozy, hard plastic chairs, flourescent lighting, large impersonal meeting room. Florida is a tough place to find a group to knit with.

By: rositta

rositta — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:39:41 +0000

The knitting blogs are my club too, I don’t know too many people who knit and I’m kind of housebound taking care of my elderly Mom. Hard for me to find time to even get out to shop these days. Some day in the future, there are lots of things I’d like to be able to do again. I will get that book though, sounds like a good read..:)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:46:48 +0000

I saw that news about the movie coming out with Julia Roberts and couldn’t find the book anywhere…makes sense why now! Do you have any copies left?

By: katie

katie — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:10:59 +0000

My knitting group has been a wonderful place for me to make friends in a new city. I’m sure other groups could do the same, but I do think it’s funny how much knitting has been the center of my social life for the past year or so. When I first started attending, the yarn and projects gave me some common ground to start conversations, and now, as I know the folks better, we’re even hanging out without the needles now and then.