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"This would be a great little book as a gift for your favorite knitter."  —Knitting News



"Knitters will appreciate the humour of pen-and-ink cartoons about our beloved craft, as well as the short essays that range from serious to silly scattered throughout. It makes a great little gift for a knitting friend."  —Knit Together, the quarterly publication of the Canadian Guild of Knitters



"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.

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 (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,081 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks, Franklin...my holiday shopping is just about done..., October 28, 2008
All my knitting friends are going to receive a copy of this wonderful collection of cartoons from the creator of THE PANOPTICON, a must-read fiber-related weblog. I wish I could give IT ITCHES six stars...it's hilarious, breathtakingly original and, I'm sure, destined to be included in every fiberholic's library.
Thank you, Franklin for taking care of most of my holiday shopping.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Knitting and Cartoons
How often do you think of knitting and cartoons? Probably not that much, but this book by the blogger and creator of the 1,000 Knitter Project will change your mind. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Marge

5.0 out of 5 stars It tickles!
It Tickles!

Your funny bone!

If you're a sometime knitter, or an all the time knitter you'll find this little stash of cartoons a joy and a delight. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Melisande

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's what to read when you're frustrated with your knitting
This little book is a gem. Whenever I get frustrated with something I'm working on, I take it out again to remember not to take my knitting too seriously. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M&M

5.0 out of 5 stars It Itches but you'll laugh
If you are a knitter, you will enjoy this book. Good cartoons and funny lines.
Published 5 months ago by mngrammy

5.0 out of 5 stars A fiber fondler's delight
If you love fiber. . .if you knit, or crochet, or weave, or spin, or wear clothes. . .this book will have you giggling from cover to cover!
Published 8 months ago by M. Francis

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
If you are a knitter you will love this book! I cracked up through the whole thing!
Published 9 months ago by Vanessa D. Kearns

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
This book is for the knitter who needs a laugh. Funny stories, cartoons and knitting lingo. Great as a picker-upper.
Published 10 months ago by L. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars I swear the author has been sitting in my living room for 10 years! LOL to the max.
There were so many wonderful parts to this book, it is hard to just pick one. I think my favorite is the part about kneeling in front of an Estoria Lace pattern and saying... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Betsy Gruba

5.0 out of 5 stars Knitter's fun!
I just loved this book -- the comics are just great, along the line of political comics for knitters. If you knit, you will laugh!!!
Published 10 months ago by Elizabeth W. Gage

5.0 out of 5 stars IT Itches by Franklin Habit
IT Itches is a laugh out loud wonderful book, I highly recommend this to anyone who takes their knitting or crochet too seriously! Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Lewek

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