Podcasts about knitting pipeline retreat

I finished Cobblestone #2 and started on #3. I share how I lengthened the Odette Hoodies by Carrie Bostick Hoge. These fit my granddaughters perfectly right now but they needed a few more inches in the body of the sweater. The Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Kennebunk, Maine was fabulous, as always! I share some highlights from the retreat. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint Affiliate. Bluprint offers affordable online classes and supplies. When you use the link in the sidebar on my blog before purchasing I receive a small percentage of your purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. You can find me on Ravelry as PrairiePiper and on Instagram and YouTube as KnittingPipeline. There are two groups on Ravelry, Knitting Pipeline and Knitting Pipeline Retreats. Come join us there! Haste ye back!  

This episode contains registration information for the Knitting Pipeline Retreat. February 15-16, 2019 Crossroads United Methodist Church Washington IL 61571 Fee is $30! Registration links are on the blog at www.knittingpipeline.com and in the Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group on Ravelry.    

My husband joined me this week to chat a bit about the Knitting Pipeline Retreat, reading, and some crafty pursuits. We also have Nature Notes. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Haste ye back and hold your knitting close!  

Are you coming to the Knitting Pipeline Retreat Feb 16-17, 2018? I have information about the Yarn Crawl, Break out Sessions, and some answers to your FAQ’s. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! This episode is also supported by three local yarn shops, The Fiber Universe and Le Mouton Rouge Knittery and Klose Knit. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

Merry Christmas to you and I wish you a happy and healthy new year! Rant and RaveRant: My front loading washing machine smells - Ew!Rave: Shake your hands after washing to reduce waste. TED talk here. 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, ILApril 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, ILApril 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, INApril 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MIMay 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, ILAugust 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsNone! I indirectly referred to the book Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Find out about the five love languages here. We have a mostly giftless Christmas. Susan Ager inspired me years ago when she wrote for the Detroit Free Press. Hand KnittingFelted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women by Beverly Galeska. After two pair in quick succession, my hands ached for stretches recommended by Carson Demers. Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife. Machine KnittingThe warm undershirt project is on-going. I used Garment Designer software to design it with zero ease, raglan sleeves, and a loose one row tuck stitch. The 1RT is a genius idea from Mary Anne Oger. Socks on the Legare CSM. One with Opal Little Prince and one with Kroy yarn in the carbon colorway. Build a Mitten by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry). ResourcesDL1000 Linker video on YouTube featuring Susan Guagliumi.Part 1 Part 2 VitaMeataVegeMinBaked Caramel Corn recipe available by request. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

Registration for Knitting Pipeline Georgia opens December 11, 2017. Registration materials can be downloaded here. March 25-28, 2018 Boomerang by Steve Fegert of Leading Men Fiber Arts Campanula Children's Hat by Hey Mama Wolf I review Lykke Needles interchangeable set and CeSunlight Rechargeable Lamp. Registration is open for Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington IL Feb 16-17, 2018. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!  

Episode 37 - November 2017 BygonesI said Easy Breezy Summer Top but it’s actually called Easy Breezy Tank - a great pattern by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry). Rant and RaveRant: Jeans with spandexRave: Jeans without spandex - Wrangler jeans 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, IL April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/ July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI Acquisitions Books leaving the studio. 72 needle replacement cylinder for the Legare CSM. Contact David Lord on Facebook for all your cylinder and ribber dial needs. 50 needle extension kit for LK-150 Mini garter bars from a Raveler and a needle retainer bar from Kris Krafter for the Brother 350 Hand KnittingAutumn Fusion scarf by Brigitte Elliott with Noro Silk Garden sock yarn and Heavenly contrast yarn. Here’s mine. Check out Lucy Neatby’s free Craftsy sock knit along where I learned about a great cast on for top down socks. Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife. Machine KnittingSlippers! Try the Clog Slipper pattern by Karalyn Rainey.I used Garment Designer software to design an undershirt. Try It!Knit a blanket or afghan on a knitting machine.Machine knitters ought to try the Felted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women and the children's pattern by Beverly Galeska. VitaMeataVegeMinCure-You-Quick chicken stock. Saute a family size package of chicken legs in a bit of oil in a large stock pot. Add some roughly chopped onion. Reduce heat to low and cover to let sweat for 25-30 minutes. Add salt to taste and 2 bay leaves as well as water - 4 cups for double strength or 8 cups for full strength stock. Bring to a simmer. Let simmer without boiling for 30-45 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool until cool enough to handle to remove the meat from the bones and skin. Strain and de-fat stock. This freezes very well. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

This week I'm excited to talk about my trip to the Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Georgia.  Spoiler alert-it was great! Also, there was a possum in the chicken coop.

Another pair of Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson, Making Magazine No 2 Fauna, Visit to Le Mouton Rouge Knitterly, and thoughts on first snow of fair winter. Registration is now open for the Knitting Pipeline Retreat, Feb  17-18, 2017 in Washington IL. Workshops by Amy Detjen on Brioche Knitting. Links in blog and Ravelry groups. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!    

Registration is now open for the Knitting Pipeline Retreat! Feb 17-18, 2017 in Washington IL. Click here for PDF Registration Information, Registration form, and Workshop Information. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!      

Review of Within: Knitting Patterns to Warm the Soul by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook. Wonderful Wallaby by Carol Anderson/Cottage Creations. Knitting Pipeline Retreat information will be in Episode 266. Registration begins Dec 1, 2016. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!

Also available on YouTube.Review of Knitting Pipeline Retreat. Finished knitting and spinning. I recorded this so long ago, these notes may be incomplete. Please let me know if you have any questions!!Finished:Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Fresh from the Cauldron sock yarn, colorway Painting the Roses RedHandspun socks - striped from Into the Whirled Targhee in colorway Great MindsBoostrap Paradox club colorway from Into the WhirledSwamp Gas on Corriedale from Quillin Fiber ArtsPurchases:Ghoul Friends on BFL from Daizie KnitsAnother Crafty Girl: Come and Play mini sets and Twinkle Sock to make a Shard by Romi HillKSF Shop - spring bags and batts just added

We are looking forward to welcoming 150 knitters to the Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington IL on Feb 26 and 27! Bronwyn and Sarah join me to share the details and schedule of the upcoming If you are attending the retreat you should have received an email with 3 documents: the Yarn Crawl Schedule, Retreat Sponsor Booklet, and Breakout Sessions. If you have not received this please check your spam folder first, then email Bronwyn. The vendor fair on Saturday Feb 27 is open to the public from 2-4 pm. Admission is free! Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! A big thank you to sponsors of the Knitting Pipeline Retreat: Klose Knit in Urbana IL The Fiber Universe, Peoria IL Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Washington IL Le Mouton Rouge Knittery, Bloomington IL Applause and thank you to our vendor sponsors! Sun Valley Fibers Yarn Geek Fibers Hopkins Studio 2 Guys Yarn Company Prairie Bag Works DaizieKnits Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

My husband, Bob, joined me for this episode to talk about pi and Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl. It’s a little mathematics lesson. Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsors Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns , The Fiber Universe,  Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and Klose Knit. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.    

Thank you to Spring Retreat Sponsors:   Quince & Co Ewe-nique Yarns The Fiber Universe  Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Klose Knit Yarn Geek Fibers Prairie Bag Works  Sun Vally Fibers  Ogle Designs  A Riot of Color  Knit4Together The Blend   We are looking forward to seeing our Knitting Pipeline Retreat friends next week! The weather forecast looks good.   You should have received an email on Friday with information on the Yarn Crawl, Break Out Sessions, and more.     Winner of Home: 18 Knittable Projects to Keep you Cozy by Pam Allen is announced on the show and on the show blog.     There is a review of Taste of Nomad by Nomad Yarn Shop.  There is a giveaway thread in the Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry for a free 3 month subscription!  Haste ye back!    

I read a letter that was written to me by Elizabeth Zimmermann on April 1, 1981. Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsors Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns , The Fiber Universe,  Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and Klose Knit. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM). Registration information on show blog and in Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group on Ravelry. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Review of Home: 18 Knittable Projects to Keep You Comfy by Pam Allen Quince & Co 2014 Home Look Book  Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsors Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns , The Fiber Universe,  Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and Klose Knit. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM). Registration information on show blog and in Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group on Ravelry. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsors  Ewe-nique Yarns , The Fiber Universe,  Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and Klose Knit. Thanks to  Quince & Co  for sponsoring the show.  I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM). Registration materials are here. Also on the show blog. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsor The Fiber Universe in Peoria IL and vendor sponsor Prairie Bag Works on etsy. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Upcoming Retreats! Visit show blog for links and details. Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat, Washington IL March 13-14, 2015. (Friday 2 PM to Sat 4 PM) Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM).  Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.   Haste ye back!

Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsor Klose Knit in Urbana IL and vendor sponsor Sun Valley Fibers on etsy. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM). Registration materials are here. Also on the show blog. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Thank you to Knitting Pipeline Retreat sponsor Ewe-nique Yarns of Morton IL and vendor sponsor Ogle Design on etsy. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat in Washington IL  March 13-14,  2015. Registration documents here. Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat (near Atlanta) April 12-15 2015 (Sun to Wed AM). Registration materials are here. Also on the show blog. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Bronwyn and Sarah join me this week to talk about what inspired us from the Knitting Pipeline Retreat—and to share some of the stories and retreat activities. We also have Nature Notes, Needle Notes, In the Pipeline, and High Note. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co, my Longaberger Home Business and Peddler’s Way Quilt Co. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Thank you Retreat Sponsors! Quince & Co My Longaberger Home Business Ewe-nique Yarns The Fiber Universe Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Klose Knit Knit4Together The Blend Haste ye back!  

Brownyn and I share mitts and hats: Quiver Mitts by Bronwyn Hahn, Mildred Mitts, a free teaching tool by Paula Emons-Fuessle, Lotus Hat, Two for One and more.  We also share our excitement about the upcoming Knitting Pipeline Retreat.  If you are interested in retreats consider joining Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group. Ravellenic Games!  We have Team Pipeliners Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Maine Knitting Pipeline Retreat Information.  November 10-14, 2013.  I also talk a little more about the sweater I finished last week and read a Fourth of July letter that was written to me a long time ago.  I announce dates for a small retreat in Washington IL in the fall (more information later) and also the big Knitting Pipeline Retreat (3rd Annual) March 14-15, 2014. Retreat information starts at about the 10 minute mark. It is the 3rd anniversary of Knitting Pipeline.  Thanks to all of you who have supported the podcast!  You have made it all possible as I certainly could not keep going without your enthusiasm and support.   Registration form and information is here.  You get to mail it in with a real live postage stamp! 

Knitting Pipeline Retreat inspiration with Sarah and Bronwyn. Ant update, product notes, and Oak Trail Hat from Botanical Knits. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Haste ye back!

A Finished For Good Hat revealed something miraculous about my stash. Cool Wool Hat and a little shawlette round out the projects this week along with the finishing of the Elizabeth Zimmermann Saddle Shoulder Sweater. Thank you to sponsor Quince and Co! Show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com Registration is open for the Knitting Pipeline Retreat.  April 26-27, 2013 in Washington IL.  Information is on the show blog and on our Ravelry board. Haste ye back!

Visit the show blog or our Ravelry group for links to the registration PDF.  www.knittingpipeline.com  I will be back to regular knitterly content next week.  Haste ye back! Knitting Pipeline thanks Quince & Co for their continued support of the show!

Skyp Socks, Slipped Stitch Patterns Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com This show by sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business and Quince & Co. Nature Notes Garlic Mustard Day  Woodland Flower is the Common Violet  Viola sororia sororia State Flower of Illinois since 1908 A Midsummer Night’s Dream  Act 2 Scene 1  William Shakespeare I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:  Needle Notes Main Needle Choices for Socks or other small items knitted in the round. Socks Soar on 2 Circular Needles by Cat Bordhi The Magic Loop by Bev Galeskas January 2002  KarenE1969 started the SimpleSkyp Sock Wave at the Knitting Pipeline Retreat.  Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Cakewalk Yarns Stash  colorway Vernon  80/10/10 Reasons to Love Simple Skype Socks 1.      6 + 2 rib is super stretchy so the sock fits well. 2.      Easy to memorize, only 2 rows and one is simple rib.  Skyp comes from the main stitch Slip one, knit 1 YO, PSSO 3.      Wonderful for variegated yarns.  Pop of color and texture. 4.      Unisex-usually a YO in a man’s sock is the death knoll but it works here because of the pass over. Piper’s Journey KAL  Welcome to newbies who are joining the KAL! The Blethering Room I tell the story of how a Snowy Owl was in our town for two days and I didn’t know about it. In the Pipeline   KnitBot Essentials by Hannah Fettig Interrupting Cow Socks by Laura Linnemann  $4.00 Ravelry Download Blue Monday Set a free design by Thea Colman www.spudandchloe.com  Beewing linked to it on our board.  Hat and mitten pattern with stranded slip stitch colorwork.  Skyp Ribbed Socks by Adrienne Ku Claire by Adrienne Ku top down, unisex, ribbed  $5 If I like a free pattern by a designer then I try to purchase one of her/his patterns as a thank you. Joy in the Congo.  60 minutes April 8, 2012   Amazing Story Sock Knitting Master Class: Innovative Techniques and Patterns from Top Designers by Ann Budd

Purl Stitch Tension, The Principles of Knitting, Knots in my socks. Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com This show by sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business and Quince& Co. The folks at Quince & Co believe that businesses can be good citizens—should be good citizens—without making too much a fuss about it. So, they have created a line of thoughtfully conceived yarns spun from American wool or sourced from earth friendly overseas suppliers. Find them at www.quinceandco.com and while you are there, sign up for their free e-newsletter. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. My business site is www.longaberger.com/paula BostenJen has a new podcast called Down Cellar StudioPodcast. Erin, MommyNeedsYarn has video from the Knitting Pipeline Retreat on her show. Episode 48 RetreatRecovery Thank you, Erin! Pipeliner Notes Bronwyn wrote on the group thread: I guess we’re all spun from the same sheep, knit from the same skein. Nature Notes 80 degrees the past few days; Why a warm winter does not mean more insects in summer. Spring Visitors: Pileated Woodpecker, Franklin the Wild Turkey, Spring Peepers, and huge flocks of blackbirds. Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will. Thomas Carlyle Needle Notes SpinunLady wrote about the Purl Stitch being larger, a question Charr posed last week. Ysolda Teague Little Red in the City The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt The Principles of Private Detection by Clovis Andersen in Alexander McCall Smith’s #1 Ladies Detective Agency. I read a short passage from Blue Shoes and Happiness. Piper’s Journey KAL In The Pipeline Listening this week: CaithnessCraft Collective, Fiber Beat, Knit Knit Café, Knitting Brooklyn, Positively Overcommitted, and A Playful Day. Thanks to A Playful Day for a mentioning Knitting Pipeline on her show. Knitting: Socks. Austermannwool Step Classic had two knots, both of which landed on the heel and heel flap! Hyla Brook final sample for Quince and Co. Cardigan for me? NantucketJacket by Norah Gaughn, Paulie by Isabelle Kraemer, or EZ percentage sweater in Quince & Co Tern or Finch? The Lady Edith by Carrie Steinmetz Susan B Anderson toys McHenry and Fat Robin Watching: Watched Anatomy of Knitting. Erin is either switching to video or doing both; Lie to Me Tim Roth and Kelli Williams; The Good Wife; Project Runway All Stars; Owl Cam: The Hidden World. The Blethering Room A Visitor surprised me when I was playing my pipes by the creek. In The Piping Circle St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow! I will tweet. Music Dutch Pipes and Drums In Concert Haste ye back!

Sarah, Charr, Bronwyn join me today.  We discuss highlights of the Knitting Pipeline Retreat, designs that caught our eye, a question from a retreat attendee, and share a laugh or two. Complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com Also on the show blog is a video of the four of us opening a box from Quince & Co with all colors of their yarn!  Thank you to show sponsor, Quince & Co. This show is also sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business www.longaberger.com/paula Haste ye back!

Piper's Journey KAL begins, Ten Stitch Twist This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and The Fiber Universe. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Knitting Pipeline Retreat! Bronwyn the Brave is keeping a list of those registered for the retreat. The list is posted on our Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry. March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle: Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571 Pipeliner Notes: Dorothy’s letter last week struck a chord with many listeners.  Chris left a message about her sighting of a barn owl. Karebot has a great conversation starter. What would you do during a zombie apocalypse? A correction from last week’s show: (Thank you spinsjal!) Joshua Tucker is a massage therapist, NOT a physical therapist. Read Wendy’s note on our board with another side to the issue. Nature Notes: Last Friday we awoke to dense fog which was not an auspicious beginning to our Snowy Owl Expedition.   We made it to the Emiquon Wetland Preserve and saw quite a few American Bald Eagles. We also saw Snow Geese! There were thousands of them flying in ribbons as far as we could see down the waterway. Funky and Aizome did see Snowy Owls in Minnesota! I have not given up yet and there is always next year. Featured Nature writer: John Madson Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. 1982 To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And revery. The revery alone will do If bees are few. --Emily Dickinson Needle Notes: Yarn recommendations for socks (that will wear well). Traci (4 girls) Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Woolen Rabbit Harmony, Opal. Prairiepoet: Blue Moon Fiber Lightweight Socks that Rock. For the record, I have tried duplicate stitch (Swiss Darning) and do not like it for the tight gauge of socks. I read a letter from JudyBee who is knitting Kevlar into her bullet proof socks! Even Charlene Schurch was impressed!  Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown took a little over a month to knit using stash yarn.  Spirals are soothing and relaxing even when there are short rows involved. Project notes are here.  The Blethering Room: Article about Pam Allen Piper's Journey KAL begins!  This is my first published pattern and I'm thrilled.  Thanks for your encouragement and support! In the Pipeline Oops from last week! I have done more cowls than I thought. Kilkenny Cowl by Pam Allen is one of Emily’s favorites. Spectra by Stephen West. 2 Knit Lit Chicks KAL Watching…Downtown Abbey…we have a giveaway from Roman Hills! They have a stunning and very clever Downton Abbey Line with colorways named for the characters. Leave a comment below to be entered into a drawing for a skein of the Dowager Countess. What is a weekend? Thank you, Roman Hills! You have until Feb 21 to leave a comment on the show blog. www.knittingpipeline.com. Listening: The Paris Wife by Paula MacClain. I’m falling behind in podcast listening. Reading: Finished Zombies Don’t Cry: Book One in a Living Dead Love Story. By Rusty Fischer Last week I said it was funny. Right after that it was not so funny. It was sad. Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear Book 2 in Maisie Dobbs series. Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese. Recommended by Alisonc. Bob Dylan was inspired by the Robert Burns tune featured at the end of this episode. It is sung by Shira Kammen from A Celebration of Robert Burns. www.magnatune.com Thanks for listening! Haste ye back! complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com

Hitchhiker, Beginner transitions to Intermediate knitter Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns in Morton IL, and The Fiber Universe.  If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US.  Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.  Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners.  The Fiber Universe in downtown Peoria is the newest sponsor for our Knitting Pipeline Retreat and the show. Sarah and Bronwyn join me for today’s episode. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions.  Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Needle Notes and In The Pipeline Bronwyn FO's: Maluka by Bea Schmidt ,   Tea Bags Basket by  Knitvana,  Touch Screen Phone Mitts    We mention Knit Knit Café Podcast and Abby knitting conductive thread into her mitts. Bronwyn is test knitting my first published design, Piper’s Journey.  It should be published by Quince & Co around the end of January or so.  And yes, we are doing a KAL on our Board! Sarah:  Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire.  Queued: Flying Geese Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting Paula: FO: Hitchhiker by Martine Behm  WIP: Ten Stitch Twist Blanket by Frankie Brown   In Pipeline: Rebecca Danger The Big Book of Knitted Monsters , OhSo Hat by Lee Bernstein, and Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer. The Blethering Room Sarah tells the story of her Make Up Skein of yarn. We answer questions from k4charlotte.  When does a beginner knitter become an intermediate knitter?  When do you know to back out of a project because you are in too deep? High Notes: Bronwyn:  Music Together; Sarah: Sledding; Paula: DVR’s Low Notes: Bronwyn: failed charging of laptops; Paula: when you think you have recorded a show and you haven’t A big High Note is Our retreat!  We still have room for you!  March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only.  Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch. Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat PO Box 549 Washington IL 61571 Haste ye back!