Hello!

Hi I'm Melissa and I just wanted to introduce myself and say how excited I am to be joining in this KAL. I picked up a new set of the books, as it's been quite awhile since I've read them - and I believe my sister ended up with the set we originally had. I can't wait for October!!

Ready to Read.

I picked up the AGG collection at my local big box this past month. My daughter and I shopped for it very carefully -- did we want hardback or paperback, the three books set or the eight book set, and had a good time talking about reading and what we might knit. The Bee was very worried she might have to start a new knitting project, and I had to re-assure her that the teddybear-scarf-in-progress would be fine.

The books have been lurking on our bookshelf every since, and my daughter has been asking me at least twice a day when we can start reading them. I am so happy it is almost October.

AnnaEA

Truant!

Hey, Anne-ites. I've been signed up for this KAL for awhile, but never said hello, partly because I'm lazy and partly because I didn't know what to say. Anne was my constant companion during the long Alaska winters while I was growing up, and even now when I spend Christmas with my mother, we spend all of Boxing Day watching the Anne movies. Yesterday we read "The Lady of Shalott" in my English class, and I spent a happy hour dreaming of PEI instead of listening to the professor; Victorian poetry always reminds me of Miss Shirley. I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to make for the KAL, but I've hauled out my books and put them on the living room bookshelf for a start. Now comes the job of resisting temptation until the first of October!

I'm very excited to be a part of this blog and KAL! I've been reading and re-reading my set of Anne books for almost 40 years, and I think my daughters may still have a book or two from my set. They are getting very tattered and worn, so I think I'm entitled to a new set - but I will miss the original jacket art. When I was 14, I was lucky enough to visit PEI and seek out all things Anne, and I would love to return there someday. Ideas for the KAL keep popping into my head, the first was the horrible maroon 'wristers' that Aunt Mary Maria knitted for all of the children for Christmas in Anne of Ingleside. And of course there are Rachel Lynde's famous knitted quilts - were they cotton warp? - and the Tobacco King who offered to buy one right off the clothesline. Also the Spofford sisters who were never without their knitting - and I'm also reminded of Marilla's best shawl and her amethyst brooch. So many ideas!

I really like pen and ink writing. It is much better than the slate.

I liked dressing like Anne and Diana and playing at the school house. The rules for the teachers were pretty funny. A man knocked the school house bell off. I made jam at the museum, which was not as yummy as the apple butter I made last week. It was easier though.

I don't know what i will make yet. but I am starting to spin the yarn for it.

Almost time

I am very excited about the Anne KAL.

We got to write with dip pens at days of living history, and had to dress up, too.

Here I am trying to write with a dip pen and bottle of ink.

And spinning in the old school house

Looking forward to October 1

This will be my first reading of the Anne books. Have researched vintage patterns, nothing jumps out at me yet. Figure once I become entrenched in the story a project become obvious.

Deb W

Signing in, at last

I apologize that I had to receive multiple invites before I got enough nerve up to join in. I have never done a KAL by this method before and have been a little apprehensive about it. But, now I see how silly that was. It is no different really from my regular blog.
I thought that I had missed out on some things, but I see that I still have time to get the books and get reading and knitting. I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks for including me, and I'll try to come back soon.
Hugs,
DJ in SW MI

Hi All,

I just rec'd an email reminding of the KAL. I think I have signed in before, but not sure. Looking forward to enjoying all the Anne books again.

Anita/Olalla, WA

Hi!

I'm looking forward to this knit/readalong- I've just picked up the three first books from the library,I have another two ordered, but I'm not sure if all are translated into Norwegian?
As for the knitting part-I have a few ideas, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of you will make! Too bad you can't knit raincoats, because that is what is most needed around here these days...
Happy knitting and reading to you all.
Marit, also in Norway.

My little intro....

So last night i get a message on myspace, with a picture of one of your buttons for this project. My friend just said... "I am not sure what a knit-a-long is, but you are the only anne fan I know that knits".... Thank god for google! I have found you guys and I am sooooo excited.

I first started reading the books in 4th grade, on a rainy day at my grandma's house. My grandmother was kind enough to give me her entire series when I graduated high school years later. They sit on the shelf and look pretty, bc I don't want to over read them. As I would like to pass them onto my daughter. I tend to revisit the series, not always all of the books, at least once a year. I read Anne of Green Gables, and Avonlea to my pregnant tummy over 2 years ago. And have read her chapters out of both since she was born.

Being a mom of a toddler limits my knitting and reading time. Thus I was very excited to find the free download of the e-books. I don't have to turn pages then... I figure as long as i am knitting something stocknette in the round. I should not "fall into the depths of dispare", at least not over a knitting project.

Woo Hoo!

We're up to 100 members and we have a whole bunch more that requested an invite but haven't logged in yet. If you are one of these people or you requested an invite and didn't get one - make sure you add us to your address book first so your invite doesn't go into bulk.
I will be reinviting every one who has not logged in yet. So heres your chance.

Happy Knitting!

Hello from Denmark and an audio link to the books

Hi everyone
I'm Hanne living in Denmark have been knitting on/off since childhood when my grandma touhght me around the age of 6. Just 're'discovered knitting last summer when a slipped disc laid me down - yes its possible to lay down and knit ! Are still thinking of what to start knitting during this KAL.....
I've been searching the web for the books, new and used ones about Anne, but the postage is WILD too much and our customers here are SO meddlesome if there aren't written gift on the parcel.
When searching I found this link:
http://librivox.org/anne-of-green-gables-by-lucy-maud-montgomery/
here can you get the audio version of the books. If you have Media player installed you can listen to the books while having both hands avaliable for your knitting ;-)
Look forward to start this KAL - only 7 days left ;o)
Happy knitting from
Hanne in Denmark

Greetings from Norway

This is perfect;) Thank you for having the idea for this KAL, and for letting me be a part of it;))
I`ve loved reading the stories of Anne ever since I were a little girl. In Norway they are called "Anne fra Bjørkely". Last winther my dear one gave me the films about Anne, and we`ve both watched them several times;))
Now I`ll prepare myself for the 1.of october by looking up the first book..
Good luck to you all in finding an Anne-project. I hope we`ll all share photos and thoughts in this blogg.
Greetings from Tussilago in Norway

What Can you Knit?

Another Sticky Note

Really you can knit what ever you like - but the final prize will go to the best "Anne themed" knitted item. Be as creative as you want.

We're looking for creativity -

but your also welcome to knit just whatever your knitting.
No Pressure -
We're here to have fun!

We will also be giving out one random prize after book 4.