Blog Review: Yarn Harlot

Yarn Harlot
Blog written by
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
​www.yarnharlot.ca

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If you are an avid reader of knitting blogs, you likely have already come across Stephanie Peal-McPhee's "Yarn Harlot."  If you are a casual blog peruser, it is possible you might not have come across this wonderful site.   Ms. Pearl-McPhee, perhaps, has been a pioneer in knit blogging- her blog started in 2004.  That is a beautiful thing.  In 2004, smart phones were not in every person's pocket and some people still used dial up. Do you remember that horrible noise as your computer connected itself to the world wide web?  Anyway, I guess what I am trying to say is that this blog has stood the test of time.  Thirteen years is a long time to keep knitters engaged, and I think this blog has done a wonderful job engaging..the awards it has received are just proof in the pudding.

This is not a "how-to" blog, per se.  The posts I have read are more about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's knitting life, which I hazard to say is a large chunk of her life.  The posts chronicle her projects and adventures.  With that said, there is a ton of invaluable information in her posts.  First, you must consider, these posts are written by an expert in the craft.  Just by writing about what she is doing, she imparts knitting knowledge on her readers.  Learning her process, her style, her mistakes, etc. can only serve to make you, the reader, a better knitter.  Second, she has built quite a following- deservedly so- so each post has quite a few comments.  If a particular post has caught your interest, it is worthwhile to read the comments, too.  She encourages discussion and responds accordingly.  It is in these comments that you can find new ideas or perhaps answers to some questions.  

Bottom Line: Overall, the website is a no fuss blog.  Reading her blog makes me feel like my blog is too convoluted, but alas, we cannot all be the Yarn Harlot.  Us lesser bloggers must fill the bottom rungs of the knitting ladder, and that's okay.  Her posts are witty, interesting and informative.  This is a woman who knows what she is doing.  It is my humble opinion that if you read knitting blogs, this one should be at the top of your list.  

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