The protagonist is a knitter and it's set in coastal Northern California: I was already primed to like this book. I loved the protagonist's mentor based on Elizabeth Zimmermann, and all the knitting references being clear to insiders but (I think) not distracting to non-knitters. I wanted some of the references to her past in San Diego to be as specific as they would be to someone who live(s|d) there (e.g. it should have been Mission Hills or the Gaslamp or La Jolla or Coronado or somewhere rather than always "San Diego" in her reminisces--it's too big of a place for that). Anyway, it was a wonderful lightweight escapist read, and I look forward to checking out the next few. WOW I should have done my research before starting this book - in audio no less. Romance novel, yes. Smutty love scene with WAY too much detail, yes. DANG! By the title (and the cover) I was not expecting a knitting story to go down the path it went; guess you really can't judge a book by it's cover. I had to stop reading it when he "rescued" her...can we say prince charming on a horse?!? So needless to say I will not be picking up this book again, nor any others like it. I like my novels with a little more dimension, plot and mystery to them.
What do You think about How To Knit A Love Song (2010)?
So much fun to read. I couldn't put it down. Abigail lives my knitting dream. Fun and easy read.
—Jake
I really like this author. She brings the characters to life and I want to meet them!
—ReniseM
