THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROnce a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects—and share the stories of their lives…At the center of Walker and Daughter is the shop’s owner, Georgia, who is overwhelmed with juggling the store and single-handedly raising her teenage daughter. Happy to escape the demands of her life, she looks … escape the demands of her life, she looks forward to her Friday Night Knitting Club, where she and her friends—Anita, Peri, Darwin, Lucie, and KC—exchange knitting tips, jokes, and their deepest secrets. But when the man who once broke Georgia’s heart suddenly shows up, demanding a role in their daughter’s life, her world is shattered.
Luckily, Georgia’s friends are there for encouragement, sharing their own tales of intimacy, heartbreak, and miracle-making. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what they’ve created isn’t just a knitting club: it’s a sisterhood.
more
Dollycas’s Thoughts
A diverse group of New York women gathers on Friday nights at Walker and Daughter to learn to knit, work on current projects, and share their life stories around a table with a little snack provider by the daughter part of Walker and Daughter.
Single mom Georgia Walker owns the 2nd-floor yarn shop. She lives with her 12-year-old daughter on the 3rd floor. Anita Lowenstein encouraged Georgia to open the business even helping with the money needed. She is like a mother to Georgia and grandmother to her daughter. They work side by side every day. Peri Gayle works part-time while taking classes at FIT. Darwin Chiu is working on her thesis, K.C. Silverman is Georgia’s friend from when she worked in publishing, Lucie makes an abrupt appearance at the shop and is welcomed right into the fold. Cat, a childhood friend of Georgia’s becomes a defacto member of the group when they reconnect.
Georgia is happy with her life until the man she thought loved her but left her and broke her heart returns and wants to get to know his daughter. In support of her and offering support to each other, the Friday Night Knitting Club becomes much more than knitting sweaters and scarves, it becomes their lifeline.
___
I have been waiting to read this book for a long time and I knew it wouldn’t be a book I could rush through so I finally allowed myself the time I needed. I am so glad I did.
These characters are rich with backstories, diverse in age and experience and genuine in their feelings. Georgia and Anita’s relationship has stood the test of time. They found each other when they needed someone to lean on and support and their friendship never wavered. The other core members of the Friday Night Knitting Group each needed support too in different ways and the sistership that unfolded as the story continued was heartwarming. The ties they built would be vital especially as life takes a turn.
I really enjoyed that Georgia took her daughter to Scotland to meet her great grandmother and to find her roots. I loved Gran, a smart woman, full of wisdom. She and Georgia had a strong bond that survived even with an ocean between them and infrequent visits.
The Friday Night Knitting Club is a story filled with the realistic journey of each person who has found their way into Georgia’s life. The fun times, the sad times, the painful times, life is complicated. My emotions were struggling as we got closer to the end when an event shook me as well as the characters to their core.
I know over the years this book has received mixed reviews and like I said it is not a quick read. Depending on your age you may relate differently to each of the characters. I believe I read this book at the right time for me. It touched me and made me think about my own life. It is a book that will stick with me. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I just finished this book. As an avid knitter and a member of a knitting group I was able to relate to each character. It was a great read.
Even though this book isn’t exactly what some might consider to warm them on a cold, snowy day, as you read this book and the sequel you will appreciate the female camaraderie portrayed within. It’s been awhile since I read it but I remember how much I enjoyed it and the tears I shed. No matter what life threw at the women in this book they always gathered once a week to share their hobby and friendship. Curl up with some hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a view of the falling snow to enjoy a heartrending tale.
One of the best books I have read in a while.
a good story
It’s been a while since I read it…..and will read again.
I know that I thoroughly enjoyed it and as with any book I’m enjoying things don’t get done!!…..until I finish. In this altered way of living at present…..it really doesn’t matter ….. no one to see what I haven’t done…..and plenty of time to read
Wasn’t certain at first but loved this series. Great characters, a quick read with in depth character development.
A very nice book about friendship and renewing relationships.
Boring am 80% finished with it and had to stop. Don’t even care about the ending. Have never read that much of a book and quit.
I really enjoyed the Friday Night Knitting Club series. Maybe because I am a new knitter. Pity there aren’t any more books in the series.
I highly recommend this book. I will read it again.
Touching friendships
Wonderful read!
It wasn’t all happiness and joy, but it was a good read.
Good light reading. Story of women helping women. Bing a knitter I liked the tie in of the story being set around a knitting shop.
Lots of characters to keep track of. It was OK. I seemed to tire of the story line sometimes. Too much Worrying bout Club and what people were thinking. Did not like the ending.
I wish there were more books by this author- loved this book and her others. Great story telling.
Many characters part of Knitting club, whose lives were individually written about. Then how they’re characters were inter related.
Fun read to start but got dragged out and predictable towards the end.
I liked it. It was educational about the Bosnia/Croatian conflict which I did not know much about.