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A conscientious objector volunteers to go to Vietnam. A weary assassin seeks his final target on a desolate planet. The protagonist in a story rebels against his mediocre writer. A Patchwork of Yarns is a short story anthology that includes ten original stories, from the nostalgic to the adrenaline-pumping, the bittersweet to the absurdly hilarious.

A complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Abraham Lincoln famous as America's greatest storyteller. Whenever Abraham Lincoln wanted to make a strong point he usually, began by saying, "Now, that reminds me of a story." And when, he had told a story every one saw the point and was put into a good humor. While nearly all of Lincoln's stories have a humorous side, they also contain a moral, which every good story should have. It...

The Yarns We Had is a collection of stories that were handed down to Cyril W. Greenham by his father, Wilbur Greenham, and grandfather, Andrew (Chum) Greenham. Both men were fishermen and seagoing captains from Notre Dame Bay, and in this collection, they relate the wit and humour of outport Newfoundlanders in the early to mid-twentieth century. On the surface, these oral histories are the lighthearted reminiscences of the fun and mischief these rough-and-ready...

"On city street corners, around telephone posts, through barbed wire fences, and over abandoned cars, a quiet revolution is brewing. "Knit graffiti" is an international guerrilla movement that started underground and is now embraced by crochet and knitting artists of all ages, nationalities, and genders. Its practitioners create stunning works of art out of yarn, then "donate" them to public spaces as part of a covert plan for world yarn domination....

About the Book A Guide from Yarn Shoppe Denver on Crafting your Brick-and-Mortar Yarn Store or Boutique! Handcrafters, makers, and artisans dive in and learn how to turn your skills, gifts and talents into a brick-and-mortar business! Cassandra Allen-Brown (CAB), was able to leave her thirty-three year career as a litigation paralegal and become the owner of an internationally recognized yarn shop. With her experience, she provides an in-depth guide...

YARN COUNTS AND CALCULATIONS. Originally published in 1921. ONE of the first essential or desirable requirements in the preparation and spinning of yarn, as well as in the subsequent operations of cloth structure and weaving, is an adequate knowledge of the subject of Yarn Counts and of Calculations relating thereto. This treatise, gives consideration to many different fibers, and to yarns made from them, by an elucidation of twenty-two different...

Simple instructions allow you to create a variety of projects with eye-catching argyle patterns. These easy patterns look more complicates than they really are. With the help of step-by-step instructions, coordinating online tutorials, and tips from crochet designer Marly Bird, you'll be making works of crochet art in no time. Designs include: cowl, zigzag scarf, car seat cover, baby cocoon, and more. Projects call for size 4 worsted weight yarn and...

A comprehensive collection of all short stories, deleted scenes, and special features from the Knitting in the City series. Includes: Janie and Quinn Deleted (love) scene from Neanderthal Seeks Human (new) Interview with Janie and Quinn (shared on a blog 2014) Short entitled "Neanderthal Seeks Honeymoon" (shared in Scenes from the City, free or $0.99 limited release 2015) Short entitled "Neanderthal Seeks Baby, Part 1" (shared in newsletter 2016) Short...

Carol Sulcoski's latest book begins with a comprehensive technical section that explains how to use and manipulate self-striping yarn--something no previous pattern collection has offered. After reading the accessible instructions and tips, knitters will be inspired to cast on one of 24 new and original designs--11 beginner, 11 intermediate, and two advanced--including shawls, scarves, sweaters, fingerless mittens, and more. Featured designers include...