The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

30.3 - TessaVanessa’s Task: Get Hooked on Yarn

It is that time of year again when I retrieve one of my many bags of crochet projects. I love to crochet and long to learn how to knit well, but I may have to realize that knitting is not my thing.

Crochet has been around for a very long time. Research suggests that crochet probably developed most directly from Chinese needlework, a very ancient form of embroidery known in Turkey, India, Persia and North Africa, which reached Europe in the 1700s and was referred to as "tambouring," from the French "tambour" or drum.

Choose 2 different options and specify which ones when you post.

Option 1: Ball of color

The definition of yarn is a thread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving.

Read a book with a ball or skein of yarn on the cover.


Required: Include the cover when you post.

Option 2: Tell me a story

YARN can also be defined as a tale, especially a long story of adventure or incredible happenings:

Read a book from this list: Spinning A Romantic Yarn—Heroes and Heroines Who are Weavers, Spinners, and More


Option 3: Step back from the yarn

If you are involved with crochet or knitting you may find yourself wandering the aisles of the local craft store and staring at all the beautiful skeins of yarn. Even though you have tons at home, you leave with another full bag.

For this option read a book that has a word of at least 4 letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in STEP BACK FROM THE YARN. All the letters in the word must appear in the phrase. Letters may only be used as often as they appear.

Required: State your word.

Option 4: Patterns

Sometimes reading the pattern is like reading another language. That’s because crochet patterns are written using many abbreviations and terms, which save space and make patterns easier to read. So the first thing you need to do is become familiar with the abbreviations and terms.
Using the list: Crochet Abbreviations read a book with a word from one of the crochet terms in the title or subtitle that ALSO has the letters from the abbreviation in the author’s name. Only one word of the term needs to be in title. The word must match exactly.

REQUIRED: State the abbreviation and the crochet term that was abbreviated.

Example:
WS=Wrong side
Title: Side by Side by Jenni L. Walsh
Side in title, WS in author name

Option 5: I NEED to crochet

Crocheting and other forms of needlecraft or handicraft are proven to have several health benefits including reducing stress and anxiety. Studies show that the constant repetition of hand movement helps keep the mind calm and distracts the brain from the stresses of life. When crocheting, the brain releases serotonin that helps calm the mind and improve mood. Crocheting and similar activities are shown to improve Alzheimer's disease, insomnia, and depression. The colors and textures of the yarn are usually pleasing to the senses, and the finished product can give a person a sense of accomplishment.

Read a book with Health or Mental Health as a MPG, standalone or embedded.

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This help thread is open.

Will Life on the Ground Floor: Letters from the Edge of Emergency Medicine work for Health MPG?? Or does it need to be stand alone. Thanks in advance!!

Cindy wrote: "Will Life on the Ground Floor: Letters from the Edge of Emergency Medicine work for Health MPG?? Or does it need to be stand alone. Thanks in advance!!"

This book works for Health.

For Option 4 - must the word match exactly? Example FO=Finished Object - would the word "objects" in the title be accepted?

This is the book I was considering: The Speed of Falling Objects

As a lifelong crocheter and knitter, I love this task!

Chris wrote: "As a lifelong crocheter and knitter, I love this task!"

I'm glad. I really enjoy too! I just wish I could get the hang of knitting. I've tried quite a few times.

Cynthia wrote: "For Option 4 - must the word match exactly? Example FO=Finished Object - would the word "objects" in the title be accepted?

This is the book I was considering: [book:The Speed of Falling Objects|4..."

The word needs to be exact.

For option 5, can you please confirm MPG health>mental health for The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery? It's last on the list so it could drop off. Thank you in advance!

For: Option 3: Step back from the yarn

Can we use one of the words in the phrase, or must it be an anagram using the letters in the phrase.
e.g. FROM Here to Eternity

Brooke wrote: "For option 5, can you please confirm MPG health>mental health for The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery? It's last on the list so it could drop off. ..."

Noted

Book Concierge wrote: "For: Option 3: Step back from the yarn

Can we use one of the words in the phrase, or must it be an anagram using the letters in the phrase.
e.g. FROM Here to Eternity"

That should work.

Afternoon

Just checking that the balls of yarn are obvious enough on this cover for option 1.



Thank you

Trish wrote: "Afternoon

Just checking that the balls of yarn are obvious enough on this cover for option 1.



Thank you"

Yes, those work.

Magic. Thank you.

will the ball of yarn on this one work? (it's up near her shoulder)

Cat wrote: "will the ball of yarn on this one work? (it's up near her shoulder)
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Yes

Can you please verify The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals for MPG "Health"? Thanks!

Christine wrote: "Can you please verify The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals for MPG "Health"? Thanks!"

Confirmed

Could I have Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock confirmed for Health > Mental Health MPG? I'm scared it'll disappear on me. ;-) Thanks!

these balls of wool seem less formed than others you have approved but do they work

Kristina Simon wrote: "Could I have Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock confirmed for Health > Mental Health MPG? I'm scared it'll disappear on me. ;-) Thanks!"

Confirmed

Marie (UK) wrote: "

these balls of wool seem less formed than others you have approved but do they work"

These work

Option 4 - Shell Games - John Cosper (SH = Shell)

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Option 4 - Shell Games - John Cosper (SH = Shell)"

Yes this works.

Kaora wrote: "The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul

Will this work for Health genre embedded?

Health > Medicine"

Yes

Would this work for Option 1? Is the ball of yarn big enough?

Sandra wrote: "Would this work for Option 1? Is the ball of yarn big enough?

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Yes, it works.

For option 1....will work? There is a tiny skein of yarn escaping from the basket on the cover.

can i please get Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action; A Memoir approved for health (currently 8ppl)

Ed wrote: "For option 1....will work? There is a tiny skein of yarn escaping from the basket on the cover."

Yes, I see it.

Dee wrote: "can i please get Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action; A Memoir approved for health (currently 8ppl)"

Noted for Health

Hi, can I please lock in the Health > Mental Health MPG for The Woman in the Wood? Thank you :)

Tien wrote: "Hi, can I please lock in the Health > Mental Health MPG for The Woman in the Wood? Thank you :)"

I'm sorry I don't see it. Keep checking and I'll keep an eye on my notifications.

omg that is so weird! I swear it there yesterday but right down the bottom of the list but it looks like the list showing has also cut down in half... not sure what determines what's being shown on MPG. Thanks anyway...