worth savoring

I picked this up as an "airport" read, expecting a bit of fluff. Instead, I was treated to a rich, deep, wonderful story worth savoring. By the half-way point, I couldn't put it down! I was surprised at how well the characters are drawn, and loved the interactions among them. I cried several times toward the end, from identifying with the characters. And after finishing, I wished it wasn't over - just because I was enjoying it so much. I'm really looking forward to the sequel _A Good Yarn_.

I don't often go out of my way to recommend books, but this one is worth it.

Enter the shop on Blossom Street and enjoy yourself!

This is the perfect book for those who want an engaging story with characters who are true-to-life and facing the realities of everyday existence. You can absolutely wrap yourself in this book and feel like you are an actual member of the knitting class yourself. Order this book. You deserve it!

Better as A Short Story

My mother loved this book and sent it to me along with "A Good Yarn", as we also are knitters. However, I felt that the author did not delve deeply below the surface of each of the 4 characters. Each chapter was repetitive and predictable. Carol's character in particular was tiresome, but a good cook, although probably not as good a cook as Jacqueline's daugher in law! Chapter after chapter droned on while I waited for the plot to move forward. I enjoyed the Seattle setting but wished that there was more substance to this tale. It is a sweet story and a quick read with many repetitive chapters. Ms. Macomber could have "ripped out" a few chapters or gave each character greater depth. And now I have to read A Good Yarn.