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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, born on June 14, 1968, is a renowned writer known for her humorous and insightful works. Her books, particularly those about knitting and Jewish culture, have gained her a significant following.

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“...the number one reason knitters knit is because they are so smart that they need knitting to make boring things interesting. Knitters are so compellingly clever that they simply can't tolerate boredom. It takes more to engage and entertain this kind of human, and they need an outlet or they get into trouble. "...knitters just can't watch TV without doing something else. Knitters just can't wait in line, knitters just can't sit waiting at the doctor's office. Knitters need knitting to add a layer of interest in other, less constructive ways.”

“Achieving the state of SABLE is not, as many people who live with these knitters believe, a reason to stop buying yarn, but for the knitter it is an indication to write a will, bequeathing the stash to an appropriate heir.”

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Book:At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

Source: At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

“The best reason for a knitter to marry is that you can't teach the cat to be impressed when you finish a lace scarf.”

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Book:At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

Source: At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

“...the number one reason knitters knit is because they are so smart that they need knitting to make boring things interesting.”

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Book:Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again

Source: Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again

About the Author

Born: June 14, 1968
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 58

Books & Sources

At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too MuchRelated source material

Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes AgainRelated source material

Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting TricksRelated source material

All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a SpinRelated source material

Things I Learned From KnittingRelated source material

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