Thursday, July 19, 2007

Harry


Tomorrow (though technically Saturday) marks the midnight release of the 7th and supposed final book in the Harry Potter series, and I for one will be glad when it's over. Not only because of the extra work and grumpy customers I've come across in the past few days, but because I'd love to return to a world where everyone is interested in, and reading, different books. Here's a great article written by someone much more articulate than me.

I will say, though, that I've never seen a series of books or movies do so much for knitting. Both incarnations treat knitting as an integral part of life that represents domesticity and love, and while the knitted objects themselves weren't always treasured, they were recognized for what they meant, and I think that's really great. I hope everyone can appreciate the knitters in their lives, maybe not for the finished products, but for what all those yarn loops mean: great affection.

And if you need some Harry Potter inspired affection, there's no better place than this book.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Got it. Read it. Loved it. Her best writing ever :)

Nicola said...

I have that book, Charmed Knits, from the library right now. It's got some good stuff in it. I showed my kids the Molly Weasley sweater with the wacky crocheted multicolour sleeves. My teenager said he wouldn't be seen out in public with me if I wore it!

Julie B said...

Thanks for the link to the HP article (I got here from your comment on the knit and tonic Muggle post). Never read the series, only see the movies. I never liked to follow the crowd, so I enjoy knitting :)