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179: Exeunt Pursued by Bear

Please join me in celebrating (and purchasing) the latest, cool thing in sock knitting!  from Interweave! It runs on Adobe Air, comes in Mac and PC flavors, and will knock your *ahem* socks off. (And, you know, includes content from me)! Read more about it . Discover Simple, Private Sharing at  Chapter 18! New poll in the right sidebar, and you can thank  for the tutorial on how to make . Listen to Episode 179       

179: Exeunt Pursued by Bear

Please join me in celebrating (and purchasing) the latest, cool thing in sock knitting!  from Interweave! It runs on Adobe Air, comes in Mac and PC flavors, and will knock your *ahem* socks off. (And, you know, includes content from me)! Read more about it . Discover Simple, Private Sharing at  Chapter 18!New poll in the right sidebar, and you can thank  for the tutorial on how to make . Listen to Episode 179       

178: A Case of the Fantods

You can thank Twain for the episode's title. You can thank starting-a-business for the fact thereof. Nevertheless, today's chapters are 16–17. Some links for you! As promised, the Lewis Creek Socks pattern, loyal listener Renee sent in this to a KQED show on Twain's autobio--gazillions of pages long and... iiiiinteresting... and the article link, and our next sneak peek. This one goes on sale when the shownotes go live and will be avaliable until September 30th. After that, you'll just have...

177: The Hours

Today, chapters 14-15 of ACYiKAC! Uncle Ordover’s newest book with photography by ! And new book by Kate Rockland . This week, the excerpt! (Remember, there’s a bit of language, so be cautious with children.) Deep fryer recs gratefully accepted, up and running on iPhone/iTouch app store, Twain’s wife’s family’s first little home test knitters needed (please ), Sculpey transfers a success using a photocopy (OfficeMax) of one of my early wee little watercolors (you can see the tile and water ...

176: A Quest!

Today, chapters 11-13 of ACYiKAC. Some fun links and things: Twain’s , our own Kate Rockland’s book and our own Todd Culp’s book (my, my…literate today, aren’t we?) Creating the Hive link in right sidebar, many thanks to our reader for sounding so Twainish, –plus the polymer clay transfer and Jane Austen videos! Book talk starts at 24:30.   This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!    

175: Ditto

Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! And on July 23rd, you’ll get chapters 7-10 in 175! Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don’t forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar–get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at ‘em as an app for the iPhone–but the will remain. access to the sneak peek patterns, and newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (f...

174: A Believing Athiest

Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don't forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar--get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at 'em as an app for the iPhone--but the will remain. What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Creations Inspired by the Classics, access to the sneak peak patterns (look in the upper left sidebar)...

173: : Seneschal v Morholt

Credit to Jen Minnis (our Haute Designer) for the iPhone/iTouch Wallpaper this episode! ACYiKAC toots along with chapters 2-3. Links: checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon—no, really—but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Don’t forget—Crackberry workaround? Please post in the comments. I’m assured by the PTB (powers that be) th...

172: Back. Saddle. You Know the Drill. - START OF BOOK

Welcome back all y’all. It’s been awhile, but we’re hitting the ground running.  is going to be a hoot–when it’s not breaking your heart (like all good books) but I wanted to send you some links as well: Sam and his ; checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon–but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Anyone have a suggestion for a Cr...

CRAFTLIT - START A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT HERE

Welcome, fellow time-travelers, bookworms, and medieval mischief-makers! Join us as we dive into a rollicking world of knights in shining armor, damsels in distress, and a clever Connecticut Yankee who's about to turn the past on its head in the most hilariously chaotic way possible! Huzzah!

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171: End of Persuasion

            More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

170: Bonanza! (part un)

          More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

169: Back-to-Front

Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. BUT! It was Northanger Abby! Not Mansfield Park!!! May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:    

168: Front to Back

Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds:    

167: Sunny With a Chance of Sheep

Listener took a few pictures showing how AMAZING the Cobb is -- and the hanker-scarf she knit whilst in England—AND most importantly, a slew of pics of her pretending to be Louisa Musgrove!  A cool plaque dedicating the Jane Austen gardens at Lyme Regis Kayleigh pretending to be Louisa, falling down the stairs at the Cobb The end of the Cobb, out to sea The Stairs on the Cobb (yikes) Lyme Regis today Generation T by Megan Nicolay—goes to Carrie of MO. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Soc...

166: Return of the Lady

Lady Russell, that is. Chapters 13-14               of Persuasion!    Links for you! Go listen to Julie at Forgotten Classics! ! You’ll love it! by Mandie Harrington (genius!); ; ; Awesome ! From KarmaKnits:  a movie called From gBaby: “ - gluten free fancy food. Just pretty to look at even if you don’t ever cook a thing… And this , which for some reason reminded me of Flatland but was so intelligent, and pretty easy to follow and had pretty colors in it I felt compelled to share.”...

165: Admirable Admiral

Today chapters 11 -12 of Persuasion! (You can get your own copy of the here) Never ending Sock Toes plague me. Don’t forget to visit ! Lotsa links for you! Lyme Lyme beach , the from above, Jane Blog with , link to book NPR Ooh! And a Flatland . (Be sure and hover your cursor over the comic to read the additional "secret"—adult—text.) What’s the verdict on adding cream to soups—women, hands down, add cream or milk. Men? Water. New April Incentive: Generation T by Megan Nicolay. Book...

164: Don't Be A Hayter

Today chapters 9-10 of Persuasion! Whoot! Testing the new server system so I'm not going to type much here now. Last week was three hours of uploading over and over and over. More shownotes at CraftLit.com.

163: O Captain! My Captain!

Today chapters 7-8 of Persuasion! Little more voice. Not much more craftiness (I’m designing…shhhh). stuff, though. And a “new” pattern venue for you! ! Whoot! But, Oh…Captain Wentworth! Don't forget the March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Book talk at 10.5 min or so. Listen to 163

162: Austen's Best

Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162

161: I *Had* Vision

Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! film Nuit Blanchefrom on ; (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); (go listen to samples of the new books there!); ; Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: by Meg McElwee   Ann and Kay from Mason-Dixon with their Grey Gardens Spoof Things I didn't mention but are nifty anyway: A keeps the Dr away. A and ; OH! And the Knucks pic! And what not to do in Tucson! more

160: I'm Persuaded

Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) . Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as ) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horizon, may I recommend two of Rachael's other venues? and . He...

CRAFTLIT - START PERSUASION HERE

Love, romance, societal drama, and a dash of wit so sharp it could slice through butter! Persuasion is the crème de la crème of Jane Austen's works, and we're here to unravel its charm together. So, get your petticoats and top hats ready, friends! It's time to get Austen-tatious with Persuasion!

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159: Chapters 21-22 - Flatland End of Book

Book chat begins around 11 minutes in. - End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... A...

159: Fin!

End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... And that's about it! Have a great time u...

158: Chs 18-19 - Flatland

Book talk begins at: 25:45 I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: ! How do I love the ? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “”; Terry Pratchett‘s ; “” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the , and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: ! And congrats to Marianne of CA who won Enchanted Adornments, the January Incentive book!     Lyrics to “Too Late…” Halfway across the globe And we're standin...

158: Top of the World!

I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: ! How do I love the ? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “”; Terry Pratchett‘s ; “” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the , and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: ! And congrats to Marianne of CA who won Enchanted Adornments, the January Incentive book! Book talk begins at: 25:45   Lyrics to “Too Late…” Halfway across the globe And we're...

157: Chs 15-17 - Flatland

Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. This week's links: interview with (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), podcast promo, (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

157: Smooth Operator

Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), podcast promo, (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

156: What is This Strange Moisture?

The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective ; PopKnits with this thick ; a very useful (and comprehensive) ; a link to the ; Craftzine article on how Emboriderer Jenny Hart; --a EWE-topia of all things knitterly (get ...

156: Chs 13-14 - Flatland

Book talk begins at: 22:30 The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective ; PopKnits  with this thick ; a very useful (and comprehensive) ; a link to the ; Craftzine article on how Emboriderer Jenny Hart; --a EWE-topia of all...

155: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story!

We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some fun for you (, , ), I wax rhapsodic over the , find the (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING! Cool (and one just for ), ANOTHER (my former student), a you might want to pass around, an article about a provocative it'll mak...

154: The Boys Are Back!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful , cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!)

153: Happy 2010!

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful , cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!) NOTE...

152 - Recovery - Flatland

Flatland begins at episode 149 Wedding: Done! (successfully too!)  Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke) Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive ! Checkout the December Incentive ! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Interweave books to check out: , , and . Some MathPhobe books we mentioned: ; ²; ; ; (haven't read it, but it's by the same guy--and I loof ...

151: Flatland

Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed working towards gett...

151: Chapters 4-5 - Flatland

Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed working towards gett...

150: Embrace Your Inner Mathematician - START OF BOOK

Start of Flatland  is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of  (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows).   Flatland! My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to go rescue the university (or a small part thereof). Many of our readers will be...CraftLit Volks! Huzzah! Do Not Fe...

149: Prologue - Flatland

Prologue to Flatland. O so many things to link to!  Here are some links to..., the Jean Reno movie , !, Flatland needs  (text in left sidebar of link).  More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

CRAFTLIT - START FLATLAND HERE

Hold on tight as we dive into a place where math, imagination, and absurdity collide, Edwin A. Abbott's timeless masterpiece, Flatland! So, grab your finest polygonal hat, put on your imagination goggles, and trust me, it's not just your ordinary book; it's a portal to a parallel universe of geometrical wonders!

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Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True!

And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I'm counting donations to as well as to CraftLit directly. ! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check out Dragon of Trelian from . Support not only a g...

Episode One hundred forty-seven: The Final Shoe

Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO! And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen for details. October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she loves CraftLit and therefore, loves you too. Only a few seats left on the CraftLit/ trip. Get 'em while you can! Eve...

Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy!

Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above. But here are some links for you: 's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (...

Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy!

Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above. But here are some links for you: 's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (...

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh? Where was House when I needed him? So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!! Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn's bookmark and stitch marker set!!! YAY SEPTEMBER!!!! Jenn...

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh? Where was House when I needed him? So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!! Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn's bookmark and stitch marker set!!! YAY SEPTEMBER!!!! ...

144: Scarlet Letter

A for you, a little Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!