This week Chicago writer, Franklin Habit, shares a Secret Life – Advice from a Poncho. If you haven’t done so, you really must read Cold Comfort Farm. It’s for your own good. There may be a pop quiz, and I wouldn’t want you to be embarrassed. Catch the Jitterbug! I’m knitting Elfine’s Socks in Velvet…
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Episode 48: Whirled Peas
Thanks this week to Ardmore, Pennsylvania writer, Marian Birkeland, for her wonderful (perfect for Mother’s Day) essay, and to reader, Heather Ordover, whose dulcet tones can be heard on Craftlit:a podcast for crafters. It’s time again for Eurovision! Learn more about it, then vote with me (if you’re in Europe) for Serbia to win!* Check…
Episode 47: Life on Mars
Thanks to my guest this week, crochet and knitwear designer, Annette Petavy, for helping to free my Inner Crocheter. Read her excellent article on combining knitting and crochet, and see more of her work at Crochet Me. Very special thanks to Sage Tyrtle for her brilliant contribution to a brand new feature – The Secret…
Episode 46: Back in The Saddle
In this episode Amy R. Singer, editrix of Knitty.com, and author of the new book, No Sheep For You, is our cast away for Desert Island Knits. I’m going to Wonderwool Wales! The Knit Wiki is now open for business. Check out ChristaKnits, the new knitting design-focused podcast. Decipher your knitting dreams or let Zabet…
Episode 45: SSK
You know you want to. Knit a Snatchel, I mean. Check The Anticraft’s Not Safe For Work Issue. Got stash looking for a good home? Interem House needs your unwanted yarn. Please contact Kathy Duffy for more information. If giving yarn to a good home feels good, just imagine how great you’ll feel when you…