Well, here we are!

I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine you're here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar pattern every week. After some introductory comments, a web, magazine, or book review (This week Mason-Dixon Knittng), and perhaps a song, I will include a chapter or two from a book. We will listen to that book until we're done with it. And because I'm a former English teacher, I'll give you some things to listen for in the chapters we hear--just to give you something else to do while you're knitting, spinning, crocheting, weaving, or sewing. Any painters?

So.

Get comfortable. Find your tools. Check the volume, and enjoy, with me, the beginning (chs 1–4) of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, recorded by Annie Coleman.

Intro music: "Chasing Hiro by Joshua Christian of Syracuse, NY. I found the music on GarageBand.com.

Welcome to Episode 3!
In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the Jane Austen action figure (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of You Knit What???; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) cats and bunnies with stuff and pancakes on their heads; and regale you with my lovely weekend at a spinning retreat in the Catskills, hosted by Claudia of CountryWool.

We'll also move on to chapters seven and eight in Pride and Prejudice, narrated (as always) by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's Chasing Hiro.

And, a little note: I'm so glad those of you who've commented are enjoying Austen. She's a fave of mine (duh!) and I'm thrilled that listening to her words is bringing you some joy while your hands are otherwise occupied.

That's a pic of Jane!

Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice?
Me either!
And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well...

Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some quilting (that's the crazy part) and a wonderful book on toe-up socks (that's the Kahuna part).


Links to: Townsend Sock Knitting Group, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's new book, check out Blue Moon Fiber Arts on The Fold's Site.

Ready?
Here we go...

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

Cast number FIVE???
Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice???
Where has the time gone?

Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer!
Tristan & Isolde!
Alice in Wonderland?!—only if one of you record it…
Let me know your thoughts!

Today we get in touch with our inner Granny—specifically the Summer 2005 issue of Spin-Off.

And we also get into Clutter. And De-cluttering, for a move. If the spirit moves you, send your brilliance to MamaOKnits AT gmail DOT com.

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro.‿

'Cast number Six!
Yeee Haaaw!

Chapters 14 through 17 of Pride and Prejudice? A Double Header of Annie Coleman...because I'm heading to the Dominican Republic!

We don't have to fear no stinkin' Fiber allergies!
Ew! Acid!
Ew!

Oh...and I lied. It's FlyLady dot NET! Oops! Sorry!

And...We're Knot Taking Any More. June 1st, Thursday

Please read the attached PDF flyer, which states the mission and the guidelines for participating.
my very grateful regards,
anne hanson
knitspot.com


Please do listen to Math for Knitters.

Socks that Rock yarn can be gotten at The Fold.

And oooooooooooooooo!
Mister Wickham!

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

A Note: Files for previous episodes can be gotten here at LibSyn or at iTunes. Oh, and hey...if you have a second, wouldja vote for CraftLit at Podcast Alley. I'm in the third to the last place on the rankings.
Not that I'm competitive...'Cast number Six!
Yeee Haaaw!

Chapters 14 through 17 of Pride and Prejudice? A Double Header of Annie Coleman...because I'm heading to the Dominican Republic!

We don't have to fear no stinkin' Fiber allergies!
Ew! Acid!
Ew!

Oh...and I lied. It's FlyLady dot NET! Oops! Sorry!

And...We're Knot Taking Any More. June 1st, Thursday

Please read the attached PDF flyer, which states the mission and the guidelines for participating.
my very grateful regards,
anne hanson
knitspot.com


Please do listen to Math for Knitters.

Socks that Rock yarn can be gotten at The Fold.

And oooooooooooooooo!
Mister Wickham!

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

A Note: Files for previous episodes can be gotten here at LibSyn or at iTunes. Oh, and hey...if you have a second, wouldja vote for CraftLit at Podcast Alley. I'm in the third to the last place on the rankings.
Not that I'm competitive...

Well, Tristan and Isolde seem to be winning out as our next book. Please keep emailing me and letting me know your thoughts.

Today a little personal update from me, then on to the next two chapters of P&P!

And a little shout-out ot Anne Hanson, of Knitspot.com...with whom I am tangentially accquainted.

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."

Thank you too for your forbearance last week. What a mess! I so deeply apologize.

The gauntlet is down! How do you control your stash! Tell me now and I'll post your ideas!

Today!
Chapters 20-22! No Joke! THREE chapters!

Heather complains a bit, goes ON about clutter and the need for knitting histories, then drools over Darcy. (Doesn't it always end with that?)

The books: ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life and Outwitting Clutter: 101 Ingenious Space-Saving Tips and Ideas to Make Any House or Apartment More Livable.

As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro.