I tend to really dislike the whole squee knitter {or yarn store} in this book or that tv show type of posts.  Way back in the day I used to post quite often on the Knitter’s Magazine forums and invariably somebody would bring up something they had read and ask for more knit sightings.  Really, honestly, truly, I do not read or watch anything just because a fellow yarnophile makes an appearance.  To be fair I am sure the books and shows are quite good and I am merely being stubborn in refusing to give them a glance.

With all that said:

Bletchley Circle.

I was trying to think of something to watch and Netflix recommended this one based on my viewing history.  The premise, female code breakers from WW2, almost a decade later solving crime seemed worth a try and right off the bat I was hooked.  Not because of the knitting, although there is plenty starting right away with the moving to ‘modern day’ 1950s domestic scene where Susan is knitting a sweater.  And oh the sweaters.

The crime they are solving, a serial killer, is rather gruesome so if you are sensitive to such things, as I am, be forewarned.  Still if you have an hour for the first episode you might find yourself caught up in the story.

Bonus-or ugh-the show was cancelled after 2nd Season.  Being British we are talking under 7 hours in all so it certainly is not a huge time investment if you do end up watching all of the episodes.

Elka