Faery Knitting

Episode 24: Mother Hildegarde

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:46:00 +0000

A tale from Howard Pyle's The Wonder Clock with a fascinating blend of many different fairy tale elements. Erin apologizes for spring having begun in South Central TX (it's true!), causing tempus to seriously fugit. A little chat, and a good book, thanks to a listener suggestion.

Episode 23: The Magic Fish-bone

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:47:00 +0000

A tale from the inevitable Charles Dickens, and one of Erin's old favorites. Chat about podcasts and holiday crafting, and the joy of sugar-free living. Happy Holidays from Casa de Faery Knitting, and be safe!

Episode 22: Fiber Fest Special

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:19:00 +0000

No tale on this show - just fiber talk. In this show, Erin enthuses about the Kid'N'Ewe fiber festival - and Angora goats!

Episode 21: Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Shorter than usual - your pardon, gentles all! In this episode, Erin reads a short story by L. M. Montgomery, companion of her youth and still dear to her heart.

Episode 20: The Snow Queen (3 of 3) - third time's a charm

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:22:00 +0000

At last, closure! We finish up Andersen's "The Snow Queen" and Erin shares the glories of whole milk ricotta cheese. We have a winnah! And despite some chat, we're a little brief today - c'est la vie. The first version had music hiccups and left out text - and the second version just left out text. This should be fixed now. I'm so sorry, y'all. It must be an excess of holiday spirit. Meaning colored tissue paper and fair isle knitted stockings, not the bibulous kind.

Apology (Episode 20.5)

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Oops! In which Erin bewails her doofiness.

Episode 19: The Snow Queen (2 of 3)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:43:00 +0000

We continue with books 4 and 5 of the Snow Queen, meet a raven and an unpleasant little robber-girl, and urge ourselves (and our brave companion) on towards Kay. Lots of book chat today - prepare yourself - and a new yarn incentive! Tune in for more details.

Episode 18: The Snow Queen (1 of 3)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:42:00 +0000

Erin begins Andersen's "The Snow Queen" and mourns the corrupt nature of county fairs. There are delicious knitalongs on Ravelry, and also and end to crafty stagnation. She also rejoices over the return of her favorite BBC podcasts and, incidentally, doesn't give you a Posset or Comfit. Sorry about that. There was a heck of a lot to cover.

Episode 17: The Tinder Box

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:01:00 +0000

In which Erin reads "The Tinder Box" by Hans Christian Andersen, reads two delightful animal stories, whines a little, apologizes for brevity (for once), and relates the exciting nightlife from the animal yard. Warning: there is some bloodiness in the story, and the goat/alpaca narrative is spicy.

Episode 16: The Master Cat; or Puss in Boots

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Another tale from The Blue Fairy Book, by listener request. A very rabbit-trailing episode indeed, in which Erin touches on The Wind in the Willows, 1980s audiobooks, Louis L'Amour, and the American Revolutionary War. She also draws for a winner (yow!) and tells some sad news. Rock on, Team Cellular Peptide Cake and Team Ankh-Morpork Knitters! (yes, Erin is competing in the Ravelympics and, as always, is enjoying writing in the third person)

Episode 15: Maid Maleen

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:12:00 +0000

In which Erin reads a Grimm tale, "Maid Maleen," chats a little more briefly than usual (though of course, not by much), and offers a new listener incentive.

Episode 14: The Six Swans

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:21:00 +0000

"The Six Swans" from Andrew Lang's The Yellow Fairy Book. Good news about Jellybean, a new dog makes her appearance, a new segment is added, and Erin opens an Etsy shop.

Episode 13: Soup From a Sausage Skewer

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Hans Christian Andersen's "Soup From a Sausage Skewer", in all its glory. Erin apologizes for errata, and establishes her kid policy, which she plans never to discuss again, but must be set down in order to go on. Erin had to get hugs from her mom after recording this episode, but that's okay - it's worth it. Erin apologizes for the insane delay, but she may at last have conquered the Evil Audacity God of Preferences and Resampling - uh, code for, Erin's, like, a total doofus. Anyway. We might even be able to go to fortnightly episodes! Wouldn't that just totally rock? As Miss Piggy would say, "Oh, I'm so happy for me!"

Episode 12: The Elfin Hill

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:56:00 +0000

A little light refreshment with the elves, and a great idea to replace the exchange of wedding rings. Erin effervesces over new goat babies, her as-yet-unnamed milkhouse (enter the contest, y'all), and Stackable Cats. She then becomes tongue-tied over the most recent incentives. What can I say; it's an emotional thing. Shownotes, as always, at faeryknitting.blogspot.com, and do feel free to pop into the group on Ravelry (search for it - we don't have our picture up yet). Yes we has baby goat pics! (The pic for the podcast, BTW, is a Danish lizard - perhaps one of today's commentators. It's Lacerta agilis from mistermacrophoto's photostream in Flickr.)

Episode 11: Mr Fox

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:04:00 +0000

A Bluebeard variation, with happy results, from English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs. Goats are still pregnant, darn it, though Erin is now ready to take Sesame for long car rides over bumpy roads. Yes, she is WAY more desperate than the actual goat is. A seed-centive for knitting class tips, and two fairy tale books up for grabs. Listen to find out how! The coolest part of doing this podcast is definitely the awesome response - thanks to all of you that have contacted me (see how seamlessly I shift into first-person). Check out http://faeryknitting.blogspot.com for great links.

Episode 10: Twelve Huntsmen & Spindle Shuttle Needle

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:28:00 +0000

A fiber double feature from The Green Fairy Book! Despite overwhelming response for single tales - but hey, they're short, and neither merits a whole episode, IMO. So. Enjoy this double-barreled discussion of femininity, whether you think it's accurate or no, and the cattywumpus world that is the faery tale kingdom. Mostly knitting chat today, so non-fiber people, just take a deep breath. The theme for today's episode (not the podcast itself, which is Skullcrusher Mountain) is "Old Man" on Kate Rusby's album Awkward Annie - check it out. Women (and men) with yarn ROCK. Also, the results of the yarncentive drawing - yay! Shownotes to follow, of course, at faeryknitting.blogspot.com - toodles.

Episode 9: Prince Hyacinth and the DLP

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:25:00 +0000

Erin lays out her current plan for the podcast, and asks you to approve it. Plus, yarnalicious incentives for response! Not that she hasn't been enjoying the wonderful responses thus far, but, well, she wants to know what you think. "Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess": a tale for those who thought that big noses and moralistic tales were limited to...well...anyway, Cyrano de Bergerac could've played the lead in this one. Have fun! Check the shownotes for pics and stuff, but be sure to scroll down for the proper entry; the notes were saved from the day the episode was recorded, and Erin has been having Technical Difficulties. It'll be another week or two before another new episode, so take this one with my blessing! faeryknitting.blogspot.com

Episode 8: Snow White and Rose Red

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:41:00 +0000

Erin, frankly, was up too late when she recorded this. Let this excuse her fuzzy-headedness, but be assured, it shows her urgent desire to spread fairy tale goodness to her dear listeners. Also, she has since received a new copy of "Snow White and Rose Red" by Patricia Wrede and will be reviewing it in Episode 10 (Lord willing).

Episode 7: The Goose Girl

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:50:00 +0000

"The Goose Girl" from Andrew Lang's *The Blue Fairy Book* (yes, Erin read it out of her yummy 12-books-1 volume!). Exciting goat updates, and what Erin is and is NOT growing in her garden.

Episode 6.5: The King of the Land in His Death Time

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:58:00 +0000

After finishing *The Perilous Gard*, Erin realizes she left a bunch out, so this is a bonus episode.

Episode 6: Tam Lin

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:36:00 +0000

"Tamlane" from Joseph Jacob's *More English Fairy Tales*. As this episode was thrown together suddenly when two free hours appeared, it's a little fragmented - just imagine that you're hanging with a friend who's hopped up on espressos (not that Erin is drinking caffeinated coffee any more - she has only decaf, and low-GI chocolate to get her through life's vale of tears). Shownotes, as always, at http://faeryknitting.blogspot.com - routine can be very comforting, n'est cest pas?

Episode 5: The False Collar

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:56:00 +0000

A detachable article of clothing who is false in more ways than one. Mostly garden and fiber talk today, with Erin leaving her train of thought still boarding at the station at times, but she'll be OK after a snack. Special thanks to Meghan, Jessica Marie, Emano, Heather, Kristal, Sarah, nightbird, and 1to1 for their great comments and invaluable support, and thanks as always to my Ravelry bud kywoolgirl, who is my book-twin-separated-at-birth. Really. http://faeryknitting.blogspot.com Also, if you are considering starting your own podcast, MyPodcast.com has fantastic support - they answer cries for help and Fix Things - wow. Think about it.

Episode 4: East of the Sun

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:56:23 +0000

East of the Sun and West of the Moon, garden chat, some fibery goodness, and thanks to kind friends. Shownotes at faeryknitting.blogspot.com!

Episode 3: The Happy Family

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:54:00 +0000

Spinningerin drops the "spinning" to be just Erin and reads Hans Christian Andersen's "The Happy Family." She changes her pronunciation of Hans throughout. Goat talk and shawl chat, with some asides on scene-stealing and mystery beanbag dolls. Much-mentioned shownotes at faeryknitting.blogspot.com - see you there!

Episode 2: Donkeyskin

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:04:00 +0000

Donkeyskin from The Grey Fairy Book, my latest batch of cheese, woman's function, and the gentle click-click of a Basset's claws. Please view my shownotes (as soon as I finish writing them!) at faeryknitting.blogspot.com - thanks!

Episode 1: Kate Crackernuts

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:16:00 +0000

Spinningerin boldly goes where so many other podcasters have gone, and Records Her First Episode. Included is a fabulous (public domain) fairy tale, a lot of ums, and the names of her rabbits.