It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons (Hardcover)

by Franklin Habit (Author)
Key Phrases: Great Fussing

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I had a hell of a laugh! Perfect book for any knitter . . . and not that much money."  —Yarn Thing Podcast

"The perfect blend of artistic wit to make knitters around the globe chuckle. Keep a copy in the knitting bag . . . to come to the aid of a knitter friend in desperate need of comic relief."  —Craftsanity.com

"I don't think there's a better stocking stuffer for the knitter in your life."  —About.com Guide to Knitting

"Habit's writing contains enough laughs to make stitches fall right off the needles."  —Bangor Daily News

"A fun book for yarn junkies. . . . I laughed at the cartoons and empathised with the essays."  —Yarn: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More

"A fast and hilarious read, it masterfully blends Habit's illustration skills and knitting knowledge to inspire serious laughter."  —The Grand Rapids Press

"A knit wit if ever there was one, the multitalented Habit has found a nice platform for his stitchy sensibility. . . . He lovingly tweaks the knitter's psyche."  —Yarn Market News

"Habit has a wry wit that fits his sophisticated style and a creative eye that lets him illustrate the stories with talented flair."  —Anchorage Daily News

Product Description

An affectionate and humorous celebration of every aspect of the craft of knitting, from buying—and hiding—massive quantities of yarn to wrestling with projects that go seriously awry to prescriptions for alleviating the stress brought on by holiday knitting. This witty collection represents a pitch-perfect send up of one of the most rapidly growing hobbies today. Including 75 cartoons, deftly rendered in pen and ink with watercolor wash, and several humorous short essays, every knitter is sure to find elements of themselves in this collection.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680938
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680937
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #42,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, affectionate look at the world of yarn, October 19, 2008

By	Carol S. (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

"It Itches" is a book perfect for every knitter -- and crocheter and spinner, too. The book contains a combination of humorous essays and delightful cartoons (think New Yorker) centering around the hobby (some might say "passion") of knitting. The creation of popular blogger, knitter and raconteur Franklin Habit, this book is certain to cement his reputation as one of the most creative and observant knitting writers around. Habit has a distinctive voice, and a wry and quirky take on the age-old craft of knitting -- as well as the modern-day knitter, who is not necessarily a rocking-chair-sitting grandmother, as Habit himself proves. The book is hardcover, filled with beautifully-drawn cartoons that make the reader laugh out loud (and often nod the head in recognition of seeing oneself in them), and a bargain at less than twelve dollars. The six-by-six book is the perfect size to fit in a knitting bag, and would make an excellent gift for anyone you know who loves to play with yarn. A must-have book for the fiberholic.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful little book, November 3, 2008

By	Comp Sci Prof (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

It Itches is a charming, delightful book. I'm not normally much of a cartoon person, but I fell in love with it. The book contains some essays as well as the cartoons Franklin is famous for, and all are witty and amusing. It's refreshing to see that someone can still make innocent humor work in this scary and depressing time--this book is comforting, like putting on jeans still warm from the dryer on a cold morning. I give it my highest recommendation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to cackle, snort, and giggle inappropriately if you read this in public!, October 20, 2008

By	Meghan Mulkerin "pruep3halliwell" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This book is a stitch (ha!). I am a bookseller, and pulled it to look at the moment I saw it had come out. 1 word: Hilarious! It made me cackle out loud in front of a customer! :) Great book for any knitter you know. Perfect stocking stuffer. :)