Laughter for the Knitter's Soul with Franklin Habit

May 25, 2010

Laughter for the Knitter's Soul Get a year's worth of knitting cartoons in this 2011 calendar Franklin Habit's Stash of Knitting Cartoons 2011 Calendar Add some humor into your day with Franklin Habit's Stash of Knitting Cartoons 2011 calendar. Franklin Habit offers insightful and hilarious observations on what it means to be a knitter, and how the knitting life affects us, in this thirteen-month calendar.  You'll laugh out loud when you recognize aspects of yourself as a knitter reflected in some (or all!) of these cartoons, pulled from his acclaimed book, It Itches. Make sure to get one for yourself, or for the knitter in your life. With sharp wit and a wry sense of humor similar to the New Yorker, Franklin Habit humorously illustrates some of the most familiar situations that knitters frequently find themselves in: scrambling to meet holiday knitting deadlines, the debate on what sort of fiber to choose for a project, and the eternal question of where to stash all that yarn you just can't seem to stop buying. This 2011 calendar also includes all the notable dates that knitters need to know, from knitting festivals and retreats to the birthdays of knitting luminaries such as Barbara Walker and Elizabeth Zimmermann, to help you get organized. While Franklin Habit's Stash of Knitting Cartoons 2011 calendar may not be capable of reminding you to start knitting that birthday, baby, or wedding present, it can help you keep track of the dates, and is guaranteed to keep you in stitches throughout the year. "I don’t know which to buy. We’re at that awkward stage where I love him more than alpaca, but less than cashmere." "We agreed that I’d cut back on yarn if he’d cut back on beer, so I figure I’m safe at least until the end of football season."   Rave Reviews for Franklin Habit's It Itches: "Page after page begs to be framed and displayed. It's a tiny, lovely book."—Knitty.com "Combines New Yorker-esque cartoons with essays that celebrate our knitterly foibles through his own distinct yet equally witty and cutting gaze." —Clara Parker, Knitter's Review "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 "Franklin is a dang keen observer of the world of fiber arts. I loved these cartoons—I’m not even a knitter, and I was giggling."—Craftypod.com Blog "You might not have thought there was such a thing as knitting cartoons... but knitter and blogger Franklin Habit provides a fun little book full of knitting-themed cartoons...."—About.com Guide to Knitting "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 "A fast and hilarious read, it masterfully blends Habit's illustration skills and knitting knowledge to inspire serious laughter."—Grand Rapids Free Press "This is a little gem of a book. 75 cartoons, 10 essays, all funny. Funny! Adorable! Cute! Love it!" —KnittingScholar.com "Hands down, my top pick for a knitting-book gift is It Itches. There is absolutely nothing about this book not to like. It is full of funny (and sometimes thought-provoking) cartoons in the style of the New Yorker. It is fresh and entertaining and appropriate for all ages." —knotions online magazine "This book is a delightful and refreshing little gumdrop. Franklin's humor is smart and fresh and genuine." —Norma Miller, NowNormaKnits.com "It Itches will leave knitters, readers in stitches." —Bangor Daily News "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 "On the other hand," thought Brenda, "I bet I could stash a couple of skeins in there." Add some knitting wit and wisdom to your year with Franklin Habit's Stash of Knitting Cartoons 2011 Calendar

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