Podcasts about barley hat

Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~ FO #13 ~ Secret Friend #2 Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbon Candy colourway ~FO #14 - Amanda's Shortie Fingerless Mitts on US3 (3.25mm), Up North Yarns Superwash 75/25 Merino/Nylon in the It's Wednesday colourway ~B-day C.C. Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Silent Film colourway ~Preemie Blanket #3 on US6 (4mm), Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in the Gold colourway & Red Heart Super Saver in the Café Latte colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 7:15 ~FO #15 - Sherlock Snail by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society BeStitchMe 18 count Aida in the Lunar colourway Called for Gentle Arts ~Move Forward in Love by Modern Folk Embroidery Fortnight Fabrics 16 ct Aida - Hue Called for DMC floss & Threadworx Bradley's Balloons ~Jack's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Judesign 18 ct Zweigart Aida - Witchy Pink Called for DMC Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~The Black Needle Society Dare to Dream Unboxing ~The Black Needle Society Stitching Camp BNS 2025 Murder Mystery I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 Misc. - Books with BNS ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) & Pumpkin Pom-Pom (she/her)- ~on Instagram as Pink.and.Pumpkin JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~FO #11 ~ Secret Friend Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Sanderson colourway ~FO #12 ~ Secret Friend Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rusty Ferret Doll in the Chimera colourway ~ Secret Friend #2 Barley Hat - Barley by TinCanKnits on US2 (2.75mm) & US4 (3.5mm), Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbon Candy colourway ~Preemie Blanket #3 on US6 (4mm), Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in the Gold colourway & Red Heart Super Saver in the Café Latte colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 9:16 ~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery 25ct Easy Grid Lugana Called for DMC ~Gilmoreisms by Forbidden Fiber Co. Forbidden Fiber Co. 16 count Aida Zweigart - Casablanca Called for Forbidden Fiber Co. Floss ~Move Forward in Love by Modern Folk Embroidery Fortnight Fabrics 16 ct Aida - Hue Called for DMC floss & Threadworx Bradley's Balloons ~Winter in Stars Hollow by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society 18ct White Aida Called for DMC & colour conversion by Forbidden Fiber Co. ~Jack's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Judesign 18 ct Zweigart Aida - Witchy Pink Called for DMC Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~Grove T-Shirt by TinCanKnits ~BeStitchMe Fabric 18 ct Aida in the Lunar colourway ~The Black Needle Society Stitching in the TARDIS Unboxing & June 2025 Snail Mail I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 Misc. - Books with BNS ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) & Pumpkin Pom-Pom (she/her)- ~on Instagram as Pink.and.Pumpkin JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

Recorded Friday, September 22, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:50   Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom   Events Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA     KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bear #287 Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Spri Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Springfield colorway   Tracie finished: Darling Darby #7 by Jean Clement in Red Heart Super Saver in the Retro Stripe colorway   Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway.   Barb has Cast On Rock It Tee #2, by Tanis Lavalee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in 3 colors, UBlue, Clarity and Rouge Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Pick Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway   Tracie has ast on: Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco    Tracie is working on: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway   BOOKS Barb read: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - 3 stars Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - 3 stars The Perfect Neighbors by Sarah Pekkanen - 4 stars   Tracie read: Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians and a Legacy of Rage by Jeff Guin - 5 stars Election by Tom Perotta - 3 stars Raylan (Raylan Givens #4)  by Elmore Leonard - 3 stars   Tracie has launched her side hustle - The Knitting Coach - in person, one-on-one knitting instruction for beginners and anyone who wants to push their knitting skills forward

Recorded on September 6, 2023 Book Talk starts at: 26:50 Our Mother Bear KAL has ended!  Prizes will be announced during our next podcast, Episode 224.  Counting the bears that Tracie and Barb completed, there will be about 135 bears heading to Africa to make some children really happy.  THANK YOU to all that participated by knitting or crocheting bears and making donations to the Mother Bear organization.   Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 283-285 Ribbed Beanie #3 by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway Barley Hat #7, by Tin Can Knits using some of Tracie's handspun    Tracie Finished   Mother Bear #318 Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! Morning Ritual Style Marklee by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women's Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva  Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways And has cast on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Patons Kroy Socks Jacquard Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla, using some leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle-Dye in the Springfield colorway. Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits in handspun from Tracie  Barb has frogged: Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley in Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Sock Tracie has cast on: Pixelated Pullover  by Jennifer Beaumont using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK and Madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport And continues working on: Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway   BOOKS Barb read: Shattered by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates - 3 stars The Suspect (Kate Waters #3) - 3 stars Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best (A Parody): Bedtime Stories for Trying Times by Jennie Egerlie - 5 stars Borderline (Anna Pigeon #15)  by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Tracie read: The Politician (DS Cross #4) by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - 3 1/2 stars The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4 1/2 stars The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars

Recorded on April 5, 2023 Book Talk starts at 33:00 Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables.  Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans.  Dates are now until 5/15/23.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California.  The retreat is now full, but we generally have spots that will open as we get close to the dates.  If you would like to be on the waiting list,  message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form. Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING   Tracie has finished: Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral Vanilla socks in Emma's Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale Barb has finished: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using worsted weight bear yarn 3 Knockers        Tracie's Sweater Surgery: She added length to her Colorful Geometry pullover Transformed her Velvet Pullover from a round Yoke to raglan, then added length Tracie is working on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in Spring Tiny Dancer top by Laura Dean in Shaggy Bear Farms SW Merino & Tussah Silk Fingering for Lexi Barb is working on: Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash) Knitted Knockers Ilha pullover by Orlane Sucche, using Greenwood Fiber Indulgence (merino, cashmere and silk). WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway   BOOKS   Tracie has read: Moonlight Mile (Kenzie & Gennaro #6) by Dennis Lehane - 4 stars Starring Sally J. Friedman as Herself by Judy Blume - 5 stars Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19) by Nevada Barr - 4 stars   Barb has read: The End of Temperance Dare by Wendy Webb.- 3 stars The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman - 4 stars Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer - 5 stars      

Recorded on March 22, 2023 Book talk starts at 29:20 Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables.  Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans.  Dates are now until 5/15/23.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California.  We have 1 open spot - message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form. Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina   KNITTING Tracie finished: 2 Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light held double 10 knitted headbands, all knit from stash - patterns used: Smidge Headband by Angela Tennant Lova by Chicory Sticks Fiana by Connie Stults Godmother Headband by Amanda Rosa Star Stitch Headband by Jessica Flowers and various patterns from 150 Knitted Trims by Lesley Stanfield   Barb finished: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set Blushing Braids Beanie by Amy Kate Sutherland, using Valley Yarns Northampton 4 Knockers   Tracie cast on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in Spring Tiny Dancer top by Laura Dean in Shaggy Bear Farms SW Merino & Tussah Silk Fingering for Lexi   And continues to work on: Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral Vanilla socks in Emma's Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale   Barb is working on: Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash) Knitted Knockers   And has cast on: WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway Ilha pullover by Orlane Sucche, using Greenwood Fiber Indulgence (merino, cashmere and silk). Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using worsted weight bear yarn   She frogged: Winters Beach by Andrea Mowry, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway    BOOKS Tracie read: The Decision to Kill: A True Crime Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him by Leslie Ghiglieri - 3 stars Edge of Normal by Carla Norton - 4 stars (but 1 star for narration!) The Dentist by Tim Sullivan - 4.5 stars The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars A Girl Returned by Ann Goldstein - 4.5 stars Girls Who Lie by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - 4 stars   Tracie and Barb highly recommend: Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders by Kathryn Miles - 5 stars   Barb read: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - 3.5 stars Other Parents by Sarah Stovell - 4 stars A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins - 4 stars The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden - 4 stars   Tracie recommends AMC+ app/channel - subscribe through Amazon Prime or go to amcplus.com

Current Productions (1:35) Still working on the second sleeve of the Boxy Chevrons Sweater in Lemonade Shop Yarns with Oink Pigments yarn in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as a secondary accent color.House Sock in “Gasoline” and “Ice Cream Truck” Frogged the  Quadrat Pullover in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”, will repurpose the yarn for another Payne Pullover. Started and finished a cross stitch project from Junebug and Darlin Spinning Extrafine Merino from Manos del Uruguay on the Device from Questionable Origins Mention of Kevin's Aumangea Pullover and Payne Pullover Events (15:30) Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 - October 15 Halloween Craft All The Things - hosted by the KnitGirllls #KALloween #CALloween #tkghalloweencatt Thankvember 2020: November 1 - November 31 #thankvember2020 Hey, Look Me Over (21:50) Sock Architecture: Heels, Toes, & Techniques for Knitting Awesome Socks by Lara Neel - Cooperative Press Little Known Facts (28:12) Holiday Knit Planning Mention of the Barley Hat by TinCanKnits (Ravelry Link) Mention of the Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Mention of the Sockhead Cowl (Ravelry Link) Make Them Hear You (38:15) Doing your homework & using reliable media sources Media Bias Chart

Episode 14 of the Curly Seams podcast. In this episode Emma and Tracey talk Tuffets, Swatches and Sourdough Bread Be sure to stick around and watch the bonus episode on Curved Quilts too! Recorded Thursday 6th February 2020 If you like what you see we'd be tickled pink if you Like the video, Comment below and Subscribe to our channel, and if you want to see more videos from Curly Seams don't forget to tap the bell to be notified of our newest videos. Thanks so much for watching and happy crafting! On the back wall this episode : "Birdies" : 24" x 24" Mini Quilt by Tracey As seen on IG page of Curated Quilts : https://curatedquilts.com News from Emma Emma is wearing : Knitted scarf : Sublime Sophia Scarf : www.thewoolshopleeds.co.uk Folded Triangle Patchwork Bag : Pattern : By Emma News from Tracey Tracey is wearing : Barley Hat by TinCan Knits : http://tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-barley.html Yarn : Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist from Bluprint : https://bit.ly/2O4eoY2 Halifax Hoodie in French Terry Sweating Pattern : https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/ Fabric : Stash - French Terry Green Knit Top : failed make …oops Pattern : Weekender Tunic by 5outof4.com https://5outof4.com/product/womens-weekender-tunic/ Knit Fabric : available from Neotrims : www.neotrims.com Monthly Crochet Facecloth: Tracey is crocheting a years worth of Face Cloths following the 2020 Filet Crochet CAL available here : http://mayhemandmajesty.com/category/2020-filet-cal/ Orange Knitted Scarf : Pattern : Surrey Flow Scarf https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/surrey-flow-scarf Yarn : West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK in colour Orange https://www.wyspinners.com/british-wool-breeds/Aire%20Valley%20DK%20Wool Tuffet : Pattern available at Lady Saw and Sew in Henley and The Quilt Room in Dorking Fabric : David Butler Parson Gray range Small Quilt Sample : Technique Sampler : Quilt as you Go Double Sided (QAYG) Valentine Hearts and I Love You : Buttonhole Applique Sampler Patterns : By Tracey Check out a short video link of in-progress stitching here :https://www.instagram.com/p/B8GxTnZn4Ll/ Pattern : By Tracey Valentine Roses : Die Cut Roses : Die available from Sizzix here : https://www.sizzix.co.uk/656545/sizzix-bigz-die-flowers-3-d Instructions to make them available here : http://www.traceypereira.co.uk/2012/10/felt-roses.html Upcoming Events : Unravel Knitting Festival http://craft.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/unravel-festival-knitting/ Bonus Episode : Curved Quilts In this bonus episode Emma and Tracey take you through a variety of curved quilts they have made and invite you to consider taking a class with them. If you are interested in taking a class or a retreat please leave a comment below Sample Quilts include : Traditional Curved Piecing Designs : Drunkard Path, Apple Core, Giant Dahlia, Winding Ways Modern Curve Designs using the Quick Curve and Mini Quick Curve Sampler Pattern : Urbanologie Sampler quilt by Sew Kind of Wonderful using the Quick Curve Ruler : Available from several outlets in the UK including https://www.sewhot.co.uk/product/quick-curve-ruler/ Pattern available here : https://sewkindofwonderful.com/products/urbanologie-paper-pattern?variant=41790476430

Recorded on November 22, 2018 Book Talk Starts at 29:30   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! New bundle - bulky/chunky hats!  We also have a bundle for Quick/Easy gift patterns. Northern California Knitting Retreat: the deadline for registrations (for both returning and hopeful newbies) is November 30 KNITTING Barb finished: Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a teal color way Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Knitting Rose Merry Blossom (single ply worsted weight) in the That’s Why They Call it the Blues color way Tracie finished: Golden Gate Bridge Hat by in Sophie Kurnik in Plymouth Encore Barb continues to work on: Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way Barb cast on: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way Another Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a Raspberry color way. Tracie continues to work on: Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue 2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54    BOOKS Tracie finished: Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne Close to Home by Cara Hunter   Barb is reading Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield   Tracie is reading:   In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

This week, I've finished a pair of socks and cast on my first Barley Hat.  I've also been working on the All the Love pullover but I'm worried that the fiber content will make it grow. And UPS is on my naughty list.

Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits, using Dream In Color Classy in Midnight Derby - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2Alternate Cable Cast On by Woolly Wormhead - http://www.woollywormhead.com/cast-on/Knitting bag by Pokdej - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pokdejFibres West is coming up in March!! - https://www.fibreswest.com/Vivid Yarn Studio - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/aVividYarnStudioKirby Wirby Afterthough Heel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616gmtAYWLUIsola by Christelle Nihoul - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/isola-4Black Sheep Gathering - http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/Zebra Mildliners - https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Mildliner-Double-Sided-Highlighters/ct/894Halifax by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/Union St. Tee by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates - http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/Sabrina Slims Pants by Love Notions - https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sabrina-slims-pants-0-28-plus-maternity

Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until Jan 16.  Post your FO in the FOs thread to be entered to win one of 4 fabulous prize packages that will contain: A 2015 NoCKRs retreat bag A package of Yarn Cozies A sweater’s quantity of yarn (thank you to SandyKnitsSocks!) And more! New podcast – Unraveling with Greg (KnittingDaddy) and Joey (JoeyGibson) Barb also recommends Two Ewes Fiber Adventures with Kelly and Marsha, and Teaching Your Brain to Knit with Margaret and Catherine. Tracie and Barb will be at Stitches West  - February 18-21, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.  Come join us in the bar on Saturday afternoon for our meet-up with the Yarniacs and lots of other fun people! Tracie and Barb will also be at 2 NoCKRs - the 2016 Northern California Knitting Retreat - registration is full. Barb has been busy!  She has finished: Over & Over Cowl & Infinity Loop by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, using Duren Dyeworks Tappee Hattee by Allison Britt, using Dizzy Blond Studios Superwash DK in the Camilla colorway (free) Maize Mitts #2 by Tin Can Knits, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase Worsted in the Love Potion #9 colorway (free) Barley Hat #2 by Tin Can Knits using Leading men Fiber arts Showcase Worsted in the Love Potion #9 colorway (free) Minecraft Creeper Beanie by Tracy McDowell using a bright green color of Vanna’s Choice and Plymouth Encore Black. Tracie finished: Fair Winds Beanie by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas in Alpenglow Yarn Skinny Singular Corrie in Mermaid Tail Barb cast on: Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner using GnomeAcres Fancy Gnome in the Aurora Gnomealis colorway. Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith, using 4 colors of Plymouth Galway Worsted. And she continues to work on Zigzagular Socks by  Susie White, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Zombody Loves the 2 Knit Lit Chicks colorway (free) Etched Rio Wrap by Sarah Smuland, using Cascade 220 Sport in a dark gray colorway ($9) Tracie cast on: Tri-Peak by Woolly Wormed in Classic Elite Yarns Waterlily And is working on: Perpendicular Cowl by Brenda Castiel, using Cascade Elysian in the 08 colorway and Jojoland Splatter Dash in the 002 colorway. Longstreet by Nancy Totten (Front Range Bags), using Abstract Fiber Temptations in The Gorge colorway Saddleback Cardigan by Jennifer Hagan, using Valley Yarns Goshen. Leap! fingerless gloves by Brooke Ramos (free pattern) in FishKnits Boot Strap in Fat Tuesday Colorway Barb finished: Stranded by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts Working Stiff: Two years, 262 Bodies and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinik & TJ Mitchell Tracie finished: Endangered Species by Nevada Barr Bad Blood by John Sanford Almost the Perfect Murder: The Killing of Elaine O'Hara, the Extraordinary Garda Investigation and the Trial That Stunned the Nation: The Only Complete Inside Account by Paul Williams The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Barb is reading: Beyond Belief:  My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miscavige Hill The Alphabet of Birds by S. J. Naude Forsaken by Andrew Van Wey Tracie is reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Woman Who Walked in the Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith The Family by Marissa Kennerson  

Pointy Elf Hat, Barley Hat by Tincanknits, Windschief (again) by Westknits, and bird chatter.  Review of BEM Bluetooth Speaker. Spring Retreat Registration in progress.  March 14-15 (Friday and Sat).  Details on blog. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Magic Cake Ruffle Shawl, Barley Hat, Simple Collection by TinCanKnits. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Thank you for listening and haste ye back!