Welcome to Crochet For Men!

In my podcast, you will hear:
* How old I was when I started crochet
* Who taught me
* What inspired me
* FIRE!
* Issues with crocheting in public
* Any teasing?
* What patterns am I drawn to
* Unique Character to crochet by men
As always, I am eager to recieve feedback. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. Enjoy!

The teaser trailer is back online and hosted at a very reliable source!
If you have not heard this trailer, it tells a little bit about Crochet For Men's podcast and what you can expect from upcoming podcasts. May you all enjoy!
And, as always, feedback is always appreciated!

Welcome to all my listeners! I am so glad you could make it!
This podcast is one of a series of four that will be covering news stories and information on how crocheters like us, men and women, can make a difference. I hope you all enjoy what I am presenting to you, and I am so very happy you are here.
News
As you have heard (or will hear) in the News section of my podcast, I covered a lot of stories including Warm Up America! and Blankets for Canada, Martha Stewart and Lion Brand Yarn's Charity Connection. Below you will find the links for more information:
To send your completed squares and/or afghans, please send to:
Warm Up America! ......... Blankets For Canada
2500 Lowell Rd. ............... Suite 217
Gastonia, NC .................. 214 - 905 - 1st Ave South
28054 ......................... Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4M7 MediaSyndicate: 'Coming Home' Poncho report

• Michael's craft store
• Fayetteville Online
• Martha Stewart
• Save Martha!
• News story covering Freedom of Martha Stewart
• Lion Brand Yarn's 'Coming Home' poncho pattern direct link
• MediaSyndicate: Charity Connection by Lion Brand
• Direct link to Lion Brand's Chrity Connection

Free Items of the Week
Want to help out Warm Up America!, Blankets for Canada or another charity that needs baby blankets, lap-ghans and adult afghans? Or perhaps you are looking to make that special gift for this Christmas/Chanukah/Yule? Please enjoy the links I have provided below.
Also, please email me at [email protected] with pictures of your finished projects! I will post them here for all to see, just include your first name, last initial, what book or website you used for the pattern(s) and finally your location. That's it!
I look forward to your submissions! Now, here are the links to the free patterns!

• Basic (and a few intermediate) Afghan Squares from Warm Up America!
• Beautiful and fun designs from Crochet-N-More!
• Chez Crochet's Celtic Triangle and Square
• Chez Crochet's Mile-a-Minute: Stacked Hearts, Victorian Fans & Frames w/ Open Fans
• Chez Crochet's Mile-a-Minute: Single Shell & V's and Christmas Trees

Hurricane Katrina: YOU CAN HELP!
If you cannot listen to the podcast, please do stop and have a moment of silence for the families that are hurting and are in need of help due to Hurricane Katrina. Many have died in this hurricane, and being that Peter Franzi, owner of the Men Who Crochet yahoo group, cannot reach his family in Mississippi, we were unable to procure an interview at this time. Please keep Peter and all of those who have been affected by this travesty.
If you would like to help, click on one of the pictures below and show your support! Thanks!

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Book Review
As promised, below is the direct link to Vanna's Favorite Gift Afghans. Please enjoy this book as I have!
Thank you again for listening, and have a great evening! May God Bless you all, and remember - Just because it says it has no dye lot, doesn't mean the colors will match! Good night!~Jude Thaddaeus~

UPDATE:
My dear listeners,
I was informed via email that my podcast was not attached to my post. I am *very* sorry for this mishap, and now all should be fixed!

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Welcome to all my patient readers and listeners. This podcast is the first official one of Crochet For Men, and I am so excited with what we have to offer you this week!
First off, I do want to let you know that the format has changed fom what you have been hearing. Instead of hearing music in the background at all times, you will only hear it at the beginning, the closing and the intros. Speaking of intros, they are:

• Crochet in the news.

In this section we shall cover news stories that is important to crocheters, especially men.

• Interviews

This section of the podcast shall be where we interview someone, such as a MenWhoCrochet eGroup member, a celebrity or even another crocheter. This is not limited to only men!!

• Reviews

In this section we will review one to three products to let you know what we like and what we dislike about it. Products can entail books, supplies, and even websites.

• Free Stuff

This is not going to be a feature in every podcast, but when we find something cool and free, be it a pattern (or patterns), supplies, books, or a great deal, we'll tell you here!
As always, I love feedback and encourage you to do so. Please email me at [email protected]. This also includes any news stories, any ideas, requests or suggestions for interiews and/or items to be reviewed. Remember, this podcast is for you, my listeners, so please don't be shy!
Now, as far as this weeks podcast, we cover the following items in our news section:
* Boise State Broncos' tailback Ian Johnson
* Altoona, Wisconsin Young Men Crochet Group
* Prisoner Inmates at Orofino Giving Back
* Todos Santos Cuchamatan, Guatemala
* Tapestry Crochet with Carol Ventura
* Purple Kitty Yarns
* BBC - Mathematicians Crochet Model of Chaos
I mentioned pictures, and here they are:
This is a sample of the Guatemalan 'Pa' crocheted bags.
The Crocheted Model of Chaos
As promised, here are the links for the Freebies!
* CLICK HERE FOR FREE ITEM. - Annie's Attic. Please type in TOTEBAG when asked for claim code.
* Free Bernat Disco Yarn
* Free SmartYarn Patterns - Gone September 1st! Hurry!!
Finally, here is the direct link to Ann Benson's Designer Beadwork:Beaded Crochet Designs
Thank you all once more for visiting our podcast, and may all your projects find themselves loved!
NOTE: As promised at the beginning of my podcast, you can listen to more voice demos from Mike Conway at his homepage.