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246: Chapter 27 - End of Dracula

246—Chapter 27—THE END of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). ! From Juti: Louis S. Warren, "Buffalo Bill Meets Dracula: William F. Cody, Bram Stoker, and the Frontiers of Racial Decay," The American Historical Review vol. 107 no. 4 (October 2002), pp 1124-1157. (Vampire flicks , , )   The Wedge Shawl pattern out now! And patterns here, too Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NE...

245: Chapter 26 - Dracula

245—Chapter 26 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). ! HENRY Irving--not John Irving (caught it too late!) The book on decision making: Mina's typewriter (perhaps) Once again we need our map: this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Syrie James’ novel Misty won Caramel! Heather(!) won one of ! From this month's incentive drawing! Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsl...

244: Chapter 25 - Dracula

Chapter 25 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). The Husband wrote . Now you know (another reason) why I love the guy. ! , a . Here's the Julie was on chatting about Gulliver (spoilers). Once again we need our map: this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins; Syrie James’ novel   Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels or ...

243: Chapter 24 - Dracula

Chapter 24 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels and ! Donate in the sidebar to be put into the drawing!       My sad, beautiful, broken crochet hook If you know where to find the old, lovely, no-longer-in-production Walnut Brittany hooks and needles, please do tell!   Re: Knitcircus—To get on the ma...

242: Chapters 22 & 23 - Dracula

Chapters 22–23 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ).   This week's speciality...Knives! All kinds, like… And a Bowie Knife   Don't forget we have a couple of I have a new little pattern up in my store Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above)   Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit ...

241: Chapter 21 - Dracula

Chapter 21! This week is the chapter you were waiting for without knowing you were waiting for it! Announcements: You remember Jan Smiley of the really awesome Scrapbooks on the Go book? Well, she's got another iron in the fire with the 2012 Carolina Fiber Frolic Retreat! This March 30-April 1. You can find our details at the group on Ravelry or via their website. Don't forget we have a couple of I have a new little pattern up in my store Have an iPad? Check out Knit Companion! Let kno...

240: Chapter 20 - Dracula

240—Chapter 20 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Gorgeous from Tara in TN, the 2012 Calendar of Hope from FitterKnitter  This is our 4th year of publication and as a survivor myself, it’s my way of giving back with the help of some very talented knitters. Almost 100% of the proceeds go to the which is trying to find out WHY we get breast cancer. You can read more about the calendar on my website 
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239: Chapter 19 - Dracula

Chapter 19 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Fun: Swagger Wagon   And a great followup.   Let know you're a fan. Visuals for you of a skeleton key (used with permission) and . (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the bo...

238: Chapters 17 & 18 - Dracula

Chapters 17-18 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Also, huge props to Lucy (read by our !). Fun: Visit , and watch here for the most useful: is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We’ll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add w...

237: Chapter 16 - Dracula

Chapter 16 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!).   is now paralleling Cra...

236: Chapter 15 - Dracula

Chapter 15 of Dracula! Whoot! And 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to ...

235: Chapter 14 - Dracula

Chapter 14 of Dracula! Whoot! Then for Episodes 236, chapter 15, and 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates The Lovely of and December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of...

234: Chapter 13 - Dracula

Chapter 13 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Barbara Edelman, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates where you can support her in donating to Toys for Tots and blankets for the homeless. Hunter's book. Just Glue Some Gears on It (and call it Steampunk) Wa...

233: Chapter 12 - Dracula

Chapter 12 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Arlen Donald, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your...

232: Chapter 11 - Dracula

Chapter 11 of Dracula!   Book talk starts immediately. You can listen to it .

231: Chapter 11 - Dracula

Yeah, so I had no nifty ideas for a title. Sue me. (heh...) Chapter 11 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Arielle Lipshaw and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "bette...

230: Chapter 9 - Dracula

Chapter 9 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at , Arielle Lipshaw, and our new voices, Maurice Mengel and ! Nifty things for you! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". The links for you! is discovered, Dickens has two new biographies out, I'm loving my gorgeous Bingo pr...

229: Chapters 7 & 8 - Dracula

Chapters 7-8 Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at and our new voice, Barbara Edelman! Nifty things for you! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". The links for you! on , ,...

228: Chapter 6 - Dracula

Chapter 6 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at . Nifty things for you! Donate to the show by midnight 10/31/2011 and you will get a Defarge wristband! (Make sure PayPal has your address! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. Listener Joseph went to Whitby...

227: Chapter 5 - Dracula

Chapter 5 of Dracula Though is gorgeous and the people who love it are too! (But Renfield is sanguine as well... more on that soon...) Rhinebeck=blast. And blast=exhaustion, but it was all good. Blog post here so I don't bore you. Newsy bits: Heidi says: I know your a big fan of The Phantom Tollbooth so I wanted to tell you about a new documentary project and the Kickstarter campaign to help fund it. I'm making . Do you KNIT? Could you help a penguin out? ! (Not a joke) From: lahlahland I ma...

226: Chapter 4 - Dracula

Chapter 4 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you (and has a ). Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #37 (they changed our location—this one is right) most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party en masse. Pick up a Defarge o...

225: Chapter 3 - Dracula

Chapter 3 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #17 most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party. Pick up a Defarge or bring yours for me to sign and get your very own wristband! If you haven't seen the book yet, you really must. Saw her and her crochet goodies at the CraftyB...

224: Chapter 2 - Dracula

Chapter 2 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Barb has a new podcast with her daughter: Two Knit Lit Chicks. Lend an ear, won't you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations close @ 2359 September 30th, 2011 make sure to use hashtag #pca11 F...

223: ch. 1 - Dracula - [Start of Book]

Chapter 1 of Dracula! Whoot! New reader too, via Sharon (MizzAdamz on Ravelry) of the London, Bath, and Wales trip—Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you. Bless you both! Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Amy S Foster (or fame) has a new podcast, . Lend an ear, won’t you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominatio...

CRAFTLIT - START DRACULA HERE

Today, we're diving headfirst into the spine-chilling classic that started it all: Dracula! So, get ready to dust off those cobwebs and join us for a blood-curdling adventure and let's sink our teeth into some undead goodness!

222: Are We There Yet

Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you in Episode 221. These shownotes also count for Episode 222: Are We There Yet? which ends the story (sections 4–6) SEPT 10, 2011 — will be there, performing for you!   And now, a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one,, , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on , Who was , , Erté art: Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair!   Goodreads niftyness! ...

221: Bernice Bobs Her Hair - Fitzgerald

Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you today, plus a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one,, , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on ,   Who was , , Erté art: Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair! Goodreads niftyness! 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...   Books we've read Share and ratings with Cra...

CRAFTLIT - END OF THE WOMAN IN WHITE HERE

220: End of Woman in White

  Part of my new policy in trying to make the titles more useful on iPods and such things, the title is more descriptive than poetic—I'll do that for starts and ends now. This week I knit some , see my niece, watch a video on How Art Made the World I cringe at Feet on a Plane (a new horror film?), , and read two new books: Sock Knitting: Master Class by Anne Budd and by Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Ou...

219:SOS (Sleep Off, Still)

This week, FOSCO! Fosco's narrative signals the penultimate chapter of The Woman in White! Amazon link is still there—not throwing the baby out with the bathwater (plus, you might need Kindle Books!) but still happy to be supporting I've done some more knitting, but mostly more , , and . July Incentive! Our winnah is Christina of MA! Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud's The Secret Language of Knitters!!!! Don’t forget your copy of

218: secs v–vii, Hartright's narrative, con't.

Today The Woman in White, Walter Hartright's narrative, the story continued, sections v–vii. This week, I don't sleep. But then, neither did . Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summit. Sleepless at home is better than sleepless in an hotel. ish. The new is up and growing, new sock heel books are in the store (if you find errors or issues, please email. If you purchase via , then I can zap you an update as soon as it's posted). is growing....

217: Zeitgeist!

Woman in White, The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv!   Once again, CraftLit leads the zeitgeist! Happened with , , and now . (who knew), thank you for your help with the tornado (give if you haven't but can*), , , my handspun sweater (thus far) my FINISHED Tristan socks (in muy masculine ) Sept 10th event will be . Donde esta Cumberland? Here: Sock Heel books up and ready for you. New store coming asap. How to Knit Socks (top down) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit Socks ...

216: Swotter Fan

Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's eleventh section--with a guest appearance from Missus Catherick! Doofus del Fuego Lives this week on the app, next week on the show! I show up and , July 23rd, 2011. Neville Lives! As does his Sweater!     are cool, working on my , , WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE.   Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's ) and the   Knitting Goodness from Me for You! How to Knit Socks (top down...

215: Fishy

Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), , , nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE. Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's )--KALs for WWMDfK? soon! July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop B...

214: Shelving it

I have shelves! You have Walter Hartright reading the Third Epoch, sections viii-ix. If you can or want to help fellow listeners hit by a tornado in Mass, please send donations to Monson Tornado Fund c/o Monson Savings Bank 146 Main Street Monson, MA 01057 and , loads of fun! Switch the book my DH is reading, all about the Navy, no more Doofus this week, but soon! Book talk begins at 25 min. .

213: Trafficking in Wool

Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White. Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you know the new Knitty is out, but did you know that the sock is there? It's soooooo kewl! Madame Defarge and in Ravelry queues! A good sign! Some...

213: 3rd Epoch, Walter v-vii

Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White. Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you know the new Knitty is out, but did you know that the sock is there? It's soooooo kewl! Madame Defarge and in Ravelry queues! A good sign! Some...

212: A Whole New World

Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, has (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quayside sock book I designed for () is coming out July 1, 2011. I'm now workin...

212: 3rd Epoch, Walter i-iv

Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, has (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quayside sock book I designed for () is coming out July 1, 2011. I'm now workin...

211: Homecoming

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Bil...

211: END 2nd Epoch - Marian

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Bil...

210: Epoch 2 - Marian - Woman in White

210 - Epoch 2 - Marian Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (, "The Shipping News"), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD W...

209: 2nd Epoch - Eliza ii

I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower...

209: The Shipping News

I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower...

208: 2nd Epoch - Eliza i

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed ...

208: Bubbly

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed ...

207: Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on! Book talk starts around 5min. Listen to 207

207: 2nd Epoch - Mr Fairlie

Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on!   Book talk starts around 5min. Listen to 207

206: Ai Yi Eye!

Jennie the Potter's (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and patterns!), a reminder about the new for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this (unless you have some sort of ad-blocker as a Firefox add-on—working on a fix for that). It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By startin...

206: 2nd Epoch - Marian ix-x

Jennie the Potter's (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and patterns!), a reminder about the new for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this (unless you have some sort of ad-blocker as a Firefox add-on—working on a fix for that). It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By startin...