Podcast appearances and mentions of paula emons fuessle

On today’s podcast episode, I’m chatting about what I’ve been up to in the break: probably the most intense design and knitting sprint I’ve ever done! And stories from an all-hands-on-deck photoshoot that was a lot of fun.  Just a little content warning for this episode, in case you’re feeling tender: in this week’s podcast I’m also remembering my very dear friend and mentor Paula Emons-Fuessle, who passed away at the end of March. It is a huge loss to the knitting community, but I have a lot of happy and beautiful memories of time we spent together, and so much gratitude for her kindness and generosity over the years. I wanted to share some of that today, but if loss is a heavy topic for you right now I just wanted to let you know before you hit play.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 205 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Reminder: All links to Ravelry are labeled as such.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Easter Garland Yarn: mostly Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Patterns Used: Spring Garland by SheMakesCrochet- website link. (for bunnies and carrots) Easter Egg Pattern from Mamachee Crochet Patterns- website link. Hooks: Various sizes based on yarn weight. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page Heart Garland  Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern)-website link Hooks: 3.75 + others  Yarn:  White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver) Ravelry Project Page 3-ply Corriedale Yarn from Wound Up Fiber Arts Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corridale- three 4 oz braids.  Wound Up Fiber Arts Shop link Colorways: Prim, Fall Fibes & Honey Pie. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page 3 ply yarn – 6 skeins, 306g. Total yards: 923 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Storm Front (5 skeins) Size XS/S  Ravelry Project Page Sidewalk Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes  in the Sidewalk Chalk Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page  Used Green Stripe Ragg colorway of Patons Kroy for heel. Whale Song Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Knit Picks Stroll in Navy Colorway for the heels. Hydrangea Stripes Blanket Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket) Ravelry Project Page  Yarn: Sprighly Acrylic Worsted in Silver Grey, Suede and Misty Pink. Vanna’s Choice in Grey Marble, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal. Knit Picks Brava Minis in assorted colors. Some of them include: Avocado, Dublin, Sienna, Wine, Denim, Fig, Tranquil, & Coral. Hook: H (5.0 mm), Cast on with K (6.5 mm) Chained 118 to start. Pattern calls for chaining 182 for a 4×6 foot blanket. Next time I’d cut by half at least for a baby blanket. Brainstorming Summer flower garland inspired by this Instagram post by Lucy of Attic 24 I’m so inspired to make a bikini top after a crafty chat with my friend Emily (butterflyem4 on Instagram). She shared her Arrowhead  Halter Top by The Knotty Lace Studio. Etsy Link. Ravelry Link. A few from my Etsy Favorites:Cozy Creative Projects, Sassy Love Crochet, CosmoknitsCreations or Beach Bralette on Ravelry From the Armchair Tune in to hear more about my experiences with Virtual Vogue Knitting Live in March Keynote Melanie Fallick. Check out her website & Instagram account. Melanie Talked about her book Making a Life. Amazon Affiliate Link Learn more on the Modern Daily Knitting website: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/making-a-life/ You can see recordings of past conversations here. Glorious Garter Class by Carol Sulcoski Learned how to properly take gauge in garter. She talked about drape/stretch of fabric, what CO and BO work best and more! Highly recommend. Latines y Lana: Our Journeys in the World of FiberLouis Boria, Ana Campos, Flor de Iris,  Cecilia Losada & La Serena Tejera (all links to Instagram) Swatch What Happens Live Stephanie Erin and Serah Hedin: Stephanie Erin & Serah Hedin (all links to Instagram) Hosted by Josh Bennett Some Years Later Thank you to Ravelry user MLbatesWI, Lisa who recommended this idea for a segment in her review on Apple Podcasts. FO from March 2016 Socks using KnitCircus Yarn in the Greatest of Ease Base in the Come What May Colorway. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. I wear them often and I think they’re holding up well. Not overly dingy.  One note- Knit Circus has changed hands but this yarn base, according to Ravelry, isn’t discontinued.  Pair of socks I knit for Dan 5 years ago with Regia 4 ply. His first pair of patterned/self-striping socks. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. Also his first pair sock weight socks. Holding up beautifully!  KAL News Splash Pad opens Friday May 28 Sponsor spots open. Click here for details. Save the Date: Virtual Kick Off Weekend May 29 & 30, 2021 Rules will go up soon but as a reminder, WIPs are eligible for this KAL so if you want to get strategic and save stuff consider this your heads up.  Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($50 for Splash Pad Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. Pro Shop sponsors receive 1 free 30 second promotional ad on the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, and first selection of Virtual Vending Spots for the Kick off Weekend Saturday May 29 & 30th. Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots. Snack Shack Sponsors may sign up for any available Virtual weekend spots available after Pro Shop Sponsor Sign Up. Note: All Sponsors are required to contribute at least one prize with a minimum suggested value of $20. Events If you’re hearing this right away, check out Legacy Fiber Artz Raffle to raise money For Hate is a Virus Community Action Fund. $5 each. The winner gets the entire bundle of their Spring Blossom Colorways- 5 skeins of yarn. Over $160 value. Ends March 31 at 8p Eastern.  – Check out their Instagram Post & Enter to win Knit & Escape April Virtual Event. April 7-10, 2021 I heard about this on Taylor Owen’s Thread to Mend YouTube Channel. She is teaching a class called: Hand Crafting a Wardrobe from Fleece to Fabric with Taylor Owen Virtual Vogue Knitting Live April 15-18 Knit for Food Knit-a-thon Sun, April 11th 2021 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT- hosted by Laura Nelkin Sign up, or consider donating towards my $500 goal. Click here to make a donation on my page. Contest, News & Notes I’m sorry share about the passing of Paula Emons-Fuessle on March 22, 2021 Ravelry Profile Knitting Pipeline Website Caring Bridge Page March 31st last day to use original version of Ravelry. I’m sad and frustrated that it has come to this. The eternal optimist in me was holding out hope that they’d fix the issues that have been reported. Tune in to hear more about my thoughts and my plan so far. If you know of good alternative, especially for a pattern database, please let me know. I will not be using Ravelry from 3/31- 4/2 to support the worldwide ban that’s being organized.  Want to export our patterns from Ravelry? Check out this link to the DownThemAll Chrome Extension that allows you download everything on one web of a website. Check out this YouTube Video about how to download your Ravelry Library. I have a new pattern available on Ravelry & Love Crafts! The Sure of You Headband is a simple stockinette & reverse stockinette headband with a mock i-cord edging and flexible button closure at the back. This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.All instructions are written and charted. It calls for bulky weight yarn and US 8 Needles. It is written for 4 sizes. Use code friends on Ravelry to get the pattern for $4 instead of $5 or if you’re a newsletter subscriber, check your inbox for an even better coupon code. New on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.  Crafty Chat with Jen Crafty Chat with Emily Coming soon- Crafty Chat with Wendy. Check out the channel. On a Happy Note Savers trip with Mom- blue sequin “Fearless” pouch! Fearless is Mom’s word of the year for 2021! Hattie wearing the pink legwarmers I knit for Aila.  Hiking longer and in better weather. Having friends over for a bonfire. Tractor rides for the kids. Jiffy pop! Planning Disney trip for the whole fam! Quote of the Week “New goals don’t deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.” -James Clear Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

In Episode 100, Greg and Pam discuss celebrations, change, and catching up. Special thanks to twinsetjan Jan and twinsetellen Ellen for the intro! Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Yarn in the News We shared an article from The New Yorker about How Politics Tested Ravelry and the Crafting Community. Related, Ravelry has introduced Dark Mode. Greg's Projects Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worstedyarn in the Verdant colorway. Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. Greg is working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife's birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now. Greg has bought yarn for this year's Romi's 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL and is looking forward to that, it starts in the next few weeks. Pam's Projects Pam finished and gifted the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She used Passion Knits Yarnin a BFL nylon base. Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. She finished the Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts using leftover sock yarn. There is a website with additional information also. Pam did a little spinning on the BFL/Border Leicester fiber she has been working on. Pam started crochet motif Paws for another Christmas stocking. She used the pattern Supercute and Easy Paw by MaryJ Handmade. She used KnitPicks Palette held double. Pam is test knitting some gloves for a friend. She is using Bijou Basin Ranch Tibetan Dream (now closed). Pam is getting ready to cast on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She swatched, measured, did math and knows how many stitches to start with. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Knitting Rules Nextup is chapter 7, stay tuned! Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We gave away a prize for the February chatter on Ravelry, and 4 prizes for survey participation! Miscellaneous We talked about Paula Emons-Fuessle, host of the Knitting Pipeline podcast. Paula passed away this week and Pam and Greg both share fond memories about her. Pam mentioned the website JourneyNorth.org and their Hummingbird migration maps. We also mentioned our episode that includes our talk Unraveling Elizabeth Zimmermann. You can find that in Episode 73. Greg has been (or will be) a guest on a few podcasts: The NomaDad Podcast, Dads With Daughters, and Lion Brand's The Shi Show. Greg made a Taco Pie in his InstantPot. It was a big hit. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Fall Retreat 2018 November 7-10, 2018  Link to Registration form Eagle Crest Camp and Retreat Center (A Ministry of the Salvation Army) is located in rural Washburn IL, along the hilly bluffs of the Illinois River. Eagle Crest is easily accessible by car, about a 30 min drive from Washington IL or Peoria. The address is 823 Columbia Rd, Washburn IL 61570. Arrive Wednesday November 7, 2018 (check in time 3-5 PM) Check out by 10 am Saturday, November 10, 2018.   Single Occupancy            $430.00 Double Occupancy (will have your own bed)               $330.00 $200 for commuters   Includes: 3 nights lodging in Heartland Lodge at Eagle Crest. Rooms are simple motel-style with private bath. All meals from Wednesday dinner through Saturday breakfast. Small, intimate retreat with lots of one-on-one time. Your own Knitting Pipeline Retreat Bag.   Hosted by Paula Emons-Fuessle Knitting Pipeline Podcast www.knittingpipeline.com Paulaef@aol.com                           PrairiePiper on Ravelry   To Register: Fill out the registration form and postmark no earlier than Friday, June 15, 2018 along with a check for $100. (This is a departure from previous retreat sign ups). Registrations will be accepted after this pending space availability. I will confirm registration by email and on Ravelry by July 6. Full payment is due by October 15, 2018 or you may pay in full at time of registration. Checks may not be cashed immediately so don't worry if your check has not cleared.   Please make check out to Paula Emons-Fuessle. Mail registration (page 3 only) and payment to Knitting Pipeline, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571

Skagen Shawl by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Berocco Remix Light Kindness is Everything by Jaala Spiro in KnitCircus Greatest of Ease Review of Plain and Simple: 11 Knits to wear every day Winners are announced for 3 KALs: Littles KAL, Land of Sweets KAL, and Skagen Shawl KAL. 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 starts by mail on May 10, 2017. Access documents on box.com here. Link is also on the show blog and in the Knitting Pipeline Groups on Ravelry. Knitting Pipeline Group and Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group. 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. Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat September 17-21, 2017 (Sunday 2:00 PM through Thursday 11:00 AM Franciscan Guest House 26 Beach Ave Kennebunk ME 04043  Your registration fee includes: Confident 2 Color Knitting with Donna Kay (3 hour workshop) Single or Double/Triple Room (own bed) and private bath with tub and shower Hot Buffet Breakfast Mon-Thurs at Franciscan Guest House Dinners on Monday and Wednesday at Franciscan Guest House Pizza Party Sunday Night and all the knitting and fiber fun we can pack into 4 days! Not included: lunches, one dinner, transportation. Special diets are not offered; however, there are choices at all meals. Fill out the registration form and POSTMARK NO EARLIER than May 10, 2017. Registrations will be accepted after this time pending space availability. Spaces will be filled by postmark date and by lottery if necessary. Beginning May 23 I will confirm registration by ear-burning you on Ravelry in the Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group. You can then send in a deposit of $200 to Paula Emons-Fuessle.* Reservations will be held until June 15, 2017. Full payment is due by August 15, 2017. *Feel free to send in your total amount in one payment with your initial deposit. Mail registration and payments to Knitting Pipeline, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571

Recorded on June 10, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 29:50  Our Mother Bear KAL/CAL starts on June 1!  Any Mother Bears that you have knit or crocheted in 2016 are eligible for prizes in our KAL.  Please go to the Mother Bear Project Homepage to request your pattern, under the tab "How to Help".  We hope you will join us!   We have started a Mother Bear KAL/CAL 2016 Chatter Thread.  The FO thread will go up on July 1st, the official start of the KAL.   Thank you to Kristin (LaterKnitter on Rav) for donating 3 patterns from her daughter's Ravelry pattern store Strawberie Blonde (Erin Harper) for Mother Bear KAL prizes.  And thank you to KrisLusWool for her donation of her In Transit Hat and Cowl pattern. Barb recommends the Skein Enable audio podcast with Jill (notice on Rav) and Michele (photospice 0n Rav). To win an autographed hardbound copy of Annetarsia Knits: a New Link to Intarsia, please go to our Ravelry Group thread, Win Annetarsia Knits! and tell us about any type of colorwork that you have done in the past.  This contest will close on June 31st.  You must be a member of the group to win. Lifefulloflaugh (Lisa) who hosts the Sock Yarn Swappers Ravelry Group  is running the Summer of Squares KAL.  Join the group and have some fun with those mini skeins! Tracie will be in New York City  June 20-24 - message her if you want to meet up at a yarn store, or for a cup of coffee, glass of wine, etc!   KNITTING Barb has finished: Her Wee Wildflower cardigan by Alana Dakos, using Knit Picks Shine Sport in the Crocus colorway.  She heartily recommends both the pattern and the yarn! Mother Bears #76, #77, #78 & #79. Her Scraptastic Hat by Jane Tanner, using leftover fingering weight yarn. Tracie has finished: Her Schknit Happens hat by Myra Wood.  She used leftover Invictus Yarns Reward in the Linear XL Black Rainbow colorway. Her Weekend Cowl by Liz Capik, using Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply in the Dahlia colorway Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan Ecuador Cardigan by Joji Locatelli using Oasis Yarn Aussi Sock in the Sage colorway Mother Bear #76 Barb is continuing to work on: Monkey Socks by Cookie A. using Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted in the Pacific Tonal colorway    Crackerjack Cowl by Stacie Simpson Duke in 4 colors of Plymouth Merino Select DK Vanilla Socks for Will using Berroco Comfort Sock in a gray and white self-striping colorway. Crooked Ewe Cowl by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Fish Knits Divine gradient Lotus colorway. Summer of '16 by Nidhi Kansal using Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Skinny Cotton in the Sprout colorway   Barb has frogged her Forest Foliage by Alana Dakos from the Botanical Knits 2 Book, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Jasper colorway. Tracie is continuing to work on: Just Autumn Cowl by Janina Bottger in Becoming Art Fingering Vanilla socks in Araucania Ranco Multy Rodeo Drive Poncho by Stacy Perry in Fonty BB Merino in Brun Scooby Doo   Tracie has cast on: Capelet Tank by Cathy Carron in Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting in the Aubergine colorway The Meris cardigan by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in the Carmen colorway BOOKS Barb and Tracie both finished: Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty.  They both loved this book! Barb also finished: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.  Good book. The Grown Up by Gillian Flynn.   Tracie did not finish Somethink Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury Tracie has finished: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton The Headmaster's Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene The Singing Bone by Beth Hahn Barb is currently reading: The Good House by Anne Leary No One Knows by J. T. Ellison Tracie is currently reading: Before We Met by Lucie Whitehouse Binds that Tie by Kate Moretti At the end of this epsiode, we announce the four winners for the Joanna Johnson books!

Book Talk Starts at 38:55 Recorded on May 25, 2016   Book Talk starts at:   Our Mother Bear KAL/CAL starts on June 1!  Any Mother Bears that you have knit or crocheted in 2016 are eligible for prizes in our KAL.  Please go to the Mother Bear Project Homepage to request your pattern, under the tab "How to Help".  We hope you will join us!   We want to thank SSKnits (Joan) for her prize donation for the Mother Bear KAL.  She is donating a pattern of the winner's choice from her Ravelry Store and Knit Figures, her newly designed knitting app!   Tracie and Barb will be at Spinning at the Winery on Saturday,  June 4 at the Retzlaff Winery in Livermore, CA.  This is a fun, relaxed fiber event with a vendor fair, raffle, wine and a great potluck lunch.  The cost is $5 person.  Don't forget: * sunscreen and a hat * a potluck dish to share * Whatever you would like to drink (wine is available for purchase) Come and join us! Please go over to the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to find out information about joining in the PalKal (the Podcaster-Along Knit Along).  Dates for this KAL will be 6/15/16 - 9/15/16. KNITTING Barb has finished: * Schknit Happens Hat #3 by Myra Wood, using Fishknits Warm Heart 2-ply in the Cadillac colorway. *  Mother Bear #75   Tracie has finished: *  Drizzle hat by MelSki, using her own handspan *  Mother Bears # 73, 74 & 75.   Barb is continuing to work on: Crackerjack Cowl by Stacie Simpson Duke in 4 colors of Plymouth Merino Select DK Forest Foliage by Alana Dakos from the Botanical Knits 2 Book, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Jasper colorway. Wee Wildflower by Alana Dakos, using Knit Picks Shine Sport in the Crocus colorway  Crooked Ewe Cowl by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Fish Knits Divine gradient Lotus colorway. Vanilla Socks for Will using Berroco Comfort Sock in a gray and white self-striping colorway. Barb has cast on:   Scraptastic Hat vy Jane Tammer using leftover fingering weight yarns Monkey Socks by Cookie A, using Knit Picks Stroll Handprinted in the Pacific Tonal colorway   Tracie is continuing to work on:   Vanilla socks in Araucania Ranco Multy The Ecuador cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Oasis Yarn Aussi Sock in the Sage colorway Rodeo Drive Poncho using Fonty BB Merino in the Brun Scooby Doo colorway Tracie has cast-on: Weekend Cowl by Liz Capik in Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply  in the Dahlia colorway Just Autumn Cowl by Janina Bottger in Becoming Art Fingering - to the right is a picture of the yarn as it looked in the skein and then wound into a cake.  What a difference!   Barb and Tracie reviewed Annetarsia Knits: a New Link to Intarsia by Anne Berk. It is a beautiful book featuring a new technique invented by Anne for easy intarsia knitting in the round.     To win an autographed hardbound copy of Annetarsia Knits: a New Link to Intarsia, please go to our Ravelry Group thread, "Win Annetarsia Knits" and tell us about any type of colorwork that you have done in the past.  This contest will close on June 31st.  You must be a member of the group to win.   BOOKS Barb has finished: Descent by Tim Johnston.  It was pretty good! The Perfect Son by Barbara Claypole White.  She enthusiastically recommends it. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman.  She did not finish this book. Two in the Far North by Margaret Murie.  Excellent!   Tracie has finished: Something Missing by Matthew Dicks.  She recommends it! Longbourn by Jo Baker.  It was sort of a slog, especially at the beginning, but she ended up liking it. The Stranger She Loved: A Mormon Doctor, his Beautiful Wife and an Almost Perfect Murder by Shanna Hogan - a really good book.   Barb is currently reading: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty   Tracie is currently reading: The Headmaster's Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene The Singing Bone by Beth Hahn

Recorded on May 11, 2016 Book Talk starts at 39:30 Our Vest-Along ends today.  If you posted an FO in the FOs thread, please listen to the end of the podcast to find out if you won a prize!   If anyone would like to donate a prize for the Mother Bear KAL/CAL (July-August 2016), please let us know!   Our donors so far are: LGordon555 is donating a copy of her novel Heads or Tails, and a pattern of the winner’s choice Stephanie, aka TheHappyBuffalo on etsy – 2 skeins of yarn - and she puts them in jars with a hole in the lid for the yarn to go through - so cute! Paula Emmons-Fuessle – 3 copies of her Crooked Ewe pattern WendyWhalen of Knitty Kitty Bags has started dying yarn and is giving away 2 skeins of yarn of the winner’s choice Joanna Johnson’s Green Gables Knits, reviewed by the Chicks in Episode 112   Phoebe’s Sweater Contest: To win one of Joanna Johnson’s children's books, please go to our Phoebe's Sweater thread and tell us about the little ones you love to knit for!  The contest will close May 31.   Tracie will be at Spinning at the Winery on Saturday,  June 4 at the Retzlaff Winery in Livermore, CA.  Barb may be there too!  This is a fun, relaxed fiber event with a vendor fair, raffle, wine and a great potluck lunch.  Come and join us!   Tracie’s FOs Atoll Cowl by Jenn Emerson in Knitting Rose Yarns Silk Petals Sedona Baby Dress by Erin Harper (strawberie blonde) in Knit Picks Brava Sport in the Freesia colorway Crooked Ewe Cowl by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Quaere Fibre Gradient Sock in Iced Melon   Barb’s FOs Knitted Knockers Zuzu’s Petals by Carina Spencer, using Freia Flux Sport in the Vertigo colorway NoCKRS 2016 Frankensocks, using Knit Picks Stroll in a Navy colorway and all the mini-skeins I traded for at the retreat Mother Bear #74   Tracie’s Cast-Ons: Drizzle hat by Mel Ski in my handspun silk/merino Vanilla socks in Araucania Ranco Multy   Tracie’s Current Projects: The Ecuador cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Oasis Yarn Aussi Sock in the Sage colorway. She obviously needs to cast on more! :-)   Barb’s Current Knitting Projects:  Vanilla Socks for Will using Berroco Comfort Sock in a gray and white self-striping colorway. Crackerjack Cowl by Stacie Simpson Duke in 4 colors of Plymouth Merino Select DK Forest Foliage by Alana Dakos from the Botanical Knits 2 Book, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Jasper colorway. Schknit Happens #3 using Fishknits Warm Heart 2-ply in the Cadillac colorway   Barb’s Cast-Ons Wee Wildflower by Alana Dakos, using Knit Picks Shine Sport in the Crocus colorway Crooked Ewe Cowl by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Fish Knits Divine     Barb Finished Reading  The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood   Tracie Finished Reading:  One Step Too Far by Tina Seskis Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty   Barb is reading: Two in the Far North by Margaret Mudie Descent by Tim Johnston The Perfect Son by Barbara Claypole White   Reading: Longbourn by Jo Baker Something Missing by Matthew Dicks   Barb says thumbs up to Happy Valley, a British procedural drama on Netflix Tracie and Barb both say thumbs up to Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill!        

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. Q and A from Pipeliners Balsam Hollow Christmas at Green Gables version by Paula Emons-Fuessle. Kit by Little Skein in the Big Wool Leading Men Fiber Arts The Wellesley Sock by Kate Atherley Prairie Piper’s Wellesley Socks using Leading Men Fiber Arts Basic Ribbed Sock by Kate Atherley PrairiePiper’s Basic Ribbed Socks using Into the Whirled Custom Socks: Knit to fit your Feet by Kate Atherley. Visit Ravelry Group and leave comment in thread for the Giveaway. Haste ye back!  

Hi, Knitters,For email subscribers please Click Here to watch the 24-minute video on YouTube!Click here to subscribe or check out the Susan B. Anderson Podcast on iTunes!I am a bit scattered off and on so hang in there with me to hear about the fantastic giveaway.There is much to talk about and link for today's short podcast episode but most importantly I want to share a few photos of the Knitcircus Gradient Stripes Matching Socks Sets that I am giving away so you can get a good picture of what the socks look like. This is a new gradient concept created exclusively by Knitcircus and the owner and my friend Jaala Spiro.The photos for today's post are taken from the Knitcircus Etsy shop with permission.I love this fun photo of the Gradient Stripes Matching Socks Sets colorways. It is a unique concept to have gradient stripes plus the yarn is squishy and compelling to knit. It's a winner all around. The change in stripe colors is gradual and interesting and subtle. You will love this yarn!Come What May Colorway of the Gradient Stripes Matching Socks SetThis is the next colorway I want to get and knit up right away! I have to put my order in with Jaala.This is the matching socks set colorway called Tropical Sunset. I knit the one sock in Tropical Sunset that I'm giving away to a lucky winner! I used up one ball and you will get the other ball to complete the second sock. It is gorgeous and fun!I will select two winners for the Knitcircus Gradient Stripes Matching Socks Sets. The prizes are as follows:~ One winner will get the already knit sock by me and the second ball of yarn to make a matching sock. I show this already completed sock on the podcast.~ The second winner will get a Gradient Stripes Socks Set in their color of choice.You don't need to watch the video to enter to win!To enter leave ONE comment on this blog post that includes an email address or your Ravelry ID or username. Please be patient for your comment to appear on the blog, there is a delay for me to approve comments. Please don't keep posting the same comment by pushing the publish button more than once, multiple entries make it an unfair contest. I know sometimes it is an accident so no worries, I try my best to take out multiple entries as I publish comments.The one sock I knit from the set, that I shared on the podcast, is made using my How I Make My Socks free pattern on US size 1 needles, casting on 64 stitches with a 7-inch cuff. The foot length is easily adjustable. The sock is knit to fit a US 7.5-8 women's shoe size.Click here for the How I Make My Socks free pattern!Okay, now for the various other links I discuss in podcast Episode 10:Two Minor corrections: 1. I say I never got to wear blue when I meant to say I always wore blue. (I also never complained to my mom about my dislike of blue so she had no idea.) 2. I say I am going to make baby size fingerless mitts ~ no to this ~ I meant to say thumbless mitts for a newer baby or infant.Twinset Designs podcast with Jan Hamby of Fair Winds Farm on Etsy ~ coming soon! (the beautiful teal alpaca farm yarn)!Eggy Johnson sock yarn ~ no online shop. Barbara is a good one to follow on Instagram as ravblb and on Ravelry as blb. I don't know if she takes requests for her yarn or not. It is really beautiful.I'm wearing the Lullaby Rain Shawlette by Paula Emons-Fuessle. I fail to mention this at first.The yarn for the Lullaby Rain shawlette is Quince & Co. Finch in the Frank's Plum colorway.The shawl pin is from Deerfield Creations.  I love this light-weight shawl pin, highly recommend.Waiting for Winter Mitten and Fingerless Mitts pattern, the stripey Noro Kureyon Mittens. Here is the link to the blog post about the stripey mittens I made in Maine.Here is the photo of the Entrelac piece I frogged to get 5 mittens worth of Noro Kureyon. It was about 10 years old and still on the needles (literally).Sheppard Handmade Etsy Shop ~ one of my favorite pottery artists sent me the sheep mug as a thank you for hosting a giveaway for her. I love her buttons and have used them on several projects. She is wonderful and has great customer service located out of Canada. Highly recommend her shop!There were a few other things I picked up in Maine that I forgot to share and I will do so another time very soon. Don't forget to enter the super fun double sock sets giveaway including one already knit sock by me!!! Leave a comment to enter if interested in winning the Gradient Stripes Matching Socks Sets. 2 winners randomly selected soon.Love you all! Thanks for the constant support and for the fun you bring to my life.xo ~ susan

Hi, Knitters,The winner of the Duck Duck Wool fingering weight yarn is...... zytigg (rav id) or Debra! Congratulations. Thank you for entering everyone and I actually have two new giveaways today. I talk about them in the video podcast, but even if you don't watch please feel free to enter on this blog post by leaving a comment. I'll describe the prizes at the end of the post.If you are receiving this post via email subscription, please watch the video directly on YouTube!Subscribe to the podcast on either iTunes (click here) or on YouTube (click here). And thank you if you do!Today I talk about:Quaerie Fibre in the Patchwork colorwayHow I make my socks free patternSignature double-pointed needlesLeftie Shawl by Martina BehmMiss Babs Leftie kit in the Slate and Reds colorwayMary, Millie & Morgan ebook! (the dolls)Quince & Co.The summer of Paula Emons-Fuessle!Paula's Knitting Pipeline podcast and websitePaula's designs on RavelryI've knit the Piper's Journey and the Lullaby Rain shawls and I am wearing the Magic Cake Ruffle Shawl. In the pipeline all set to go, I have the Gill's Rock, Ellison Bay and the Hyla Brook.I'm knitting all three of the shawls in the called for Quince & Co. yarns.LoveSockWool project bag with the piggy fabricInfinite Twist ~ I shared the mini-cakes of beautiful yarn. This is the yarn I am giving away today!Wendy Bernard's website Knit and TonicUp, Down and All Around by Wendy Bernard ~ this is the book I am giving away!Please leave a comment on this blog post if you'd like to win either a copy of Up Down All-Around Stitch Dictionary or the mini-cakes of Infinite Twist yarns. Please leave one comment that includes either your Ravelry ID or your email address. Please be patient for your comment to appear on the blog, it takes some time for me to approve the comments.Good luck! Thanks for joining me.I'll be back soon in a couple of days with the randomly selected winners, there will be two winners this time, one for the yarn and one for the book.Good luck if you enter to win the book or the yarns!best, susie

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!

I interviewed Meri, one half of the brain behind Amirisu Magazine--Tokuko Ochiai, the other half, was unfortunately unavailable as she had just moved. This interview was originally planned to be a short one, but I had a lot of fun talking with Meri, time flew and it's almost a full podcast episode length, so I decided to make a separate episode for the interview (taking a page from Subway Knits podcast and her In The Conductor's Booth series). I had so much fun doing the interview, I already have a few others planned for the near future, so stay tuned! Teardrop, from Amirisu Winter-Spring 2013 I also would like to thank Paula Emons-Fuessle of Knitting Pipeline who mentioned me on her podcast and sending new listeners to the podcast :) Thank you, Paula! Snow Dots, from Amirisu Fall 2012

Bronwyn and Sarah visit The Blethering Room. Bronwyn finished Ellison Bay by Paula Emons-Fuessle in Quince & Co Chickadee in Egret.  Sarah finished Susie Rogers Reading Mitts. We talk about possum and opossum, dive into a myth or truth, blether about setting kool aid dye and burning it in the microwave, and share some High Notes and Low Notes.  We finish off with Auld Lang Syne, the older tune version, words by Robert Burns, born January 25, 1759 in Alloway Scotland. Thank you to show sponsor Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Haste ye back!

Hyla Brook KAL, yarn substituting shows notes at www.knittingpipeline.com Hyla Brook by Paula Emons-Fuessle available at Quince & Co Thank you to show sponsors Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. The Dutch Pipes and Drums Thanks for listening and haste ye back!

Organizing your queue, Charr and Bronwyn visit This show by sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business and Quince & Co. Wool 3 has just been released with gorgeous new designs! Show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com  A special welcome to new listeners from A Playful Day Podcast.  Thank you Green Triangle Girl for the interview and for sending new listeners my way. Charr and Bronwyn are joining me today in The Blethering Room.  We had some faulty brain synapses and we are blaming that on our Post Camp KIP Let Down.  Also I had the mic too close to the computer so there is some background noise today that I normally don’t have.  Grosbeaks are back and also the White Throated Sparrow! Franklin the Wild Turkey is pecking on the windows. Camp KIP organized by Jackie of the Positively Overcommitted Podcast Good Reader $4.99 app Thank you, Dorothy, for the tutorial! Brenda Castiel aka Goodstuff gave a talk on designing. Paula’s projects at Camp: Breezy by Hannah Fettig Quince & Co Tern Boothbay Blue. KnitBot Essentials by Hannah Fettig  (We are giving away a copy of the book signed by Hannah Fettig and Pam Allen…details coming soon!) Skyp Ribbed Socks by Adrienne Ku McHenry Hat by Susan B Anderson Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 and $5.50 individual pattern.  KathieR very nicely told me that the patterns are separate $5.50 each or the e-mag is $7.49 from Interweave. Paula inspired by Effortless Cardigan knitted by Astrid Purls (link to Angela’s project page); Wingspan by maylin Tri'Coterie Designs; Beaded Pi Shawl by Karen Woolen Warrior and Mary/KnitAdmin’s Pi Shawl; Liesl by Ysolda Teague.  I’ve knitted two of these but I liked Allison’s version in longer length with long sleeves; Koigu Beaded Beret by Church Mouse Yarns and Teas knitted and worn by Angela of Fleur de Fiber.  Great way to use left-over sock yarn is it calls for 175 yds; Haruni by Emily Ross  Bronwyn’s Projects at Camp: In Pursuit of an Illusion by Woolly Thoughts; Gratitude Shawl by me.  KAL with The Fat Squirrel Speaks Podcast Bronwyn’s Camp Inspiration: Glenda Wrapped in Stars by Mary aka KnitAdmin; Royale by Glenna C. worn by Gretchen aka maplemom  Charr’s Projects at Camp: Piper’s Journey by Paula Emons-Fuessle; Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Charr’s door prize fiber was from The Thylacine and the spindle is unmarked (no wonder she couldn’t remember the name!) so we assume it is from them also. Charr's inspiration: Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelley Kang, Capitol Knits by Tanis Gray We talk about organizing your queue on Ravelry.  Thank you, Thumperina/Tracy!

Good tips for attending knitting retreats. These wonderful businesses are sponsors of our retreat and this episode: Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, TheFiber Universe, The Blend, and Knit4Together in Dunlap IL (north Peoria suburb)…and of course, my Longaberger Home business. Their sponsorship helped keep the cost of the retreat down so we hope you will support them as best you can. complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com I would like to thank the wonderful knitters who tested my first shawl design, Piper’s Journey. It was released last week and thanks to all of you it has gotten a lot of attention. The Knit Along is piping right along too. A big round of applause for test knitters Molly, Amy, Bronwyn, Charr, Judy, Louise, Meghan, Nancy, Sarah, Deb, Mimi, and tomatkatgreen. 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 Our retreat! We still are still accepting reservations... March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 Charr and Bronwyn are in The Blethering Room today. Charr:  Honey Cowl and Norby by Gudrun Johnston Bronwyn: Piper’s Journey by Paula Emons-Fuessle, A Very Good Cowl Indeed by Liz Abinante, Flurries Cowl, Cozy Worm Child’s Cowl, LTK Braided Cap by Theresa Belville Paula started Mystery Mitten KAL with Laura Linneman General Retreat Tips Things to bring: Social knitting. Easy, autopilot. More than one project, possibly another weight and needle size. Waste yarn and needles in case you want to learn a new technique. Business cards. Vistaprint has low cost/free. Camera Knitting Notions Wear: Your handknits! Bring layers of clothing as facilities tend to run hot/cold and you may too. Be comfortable. For those coming to our retreat please bring a mug for tea or hot drinks so we can save on paper goods. We talk about eating and shopping in our town of Washington. Maria's Tea Room for those with special diets or if you just like good food. Basta O'Neills for wonderful Italian and Irish fare Gracie's Sports Bar and Grille next to The Sleep Inn Michael's Italian Feast. Famous for their bread. Not much atmosphere here though. Most of the locals carry out. Just so you know. Cummin's for cafe style food, jello salad, and cottage cheese. Their breakfast special is super and is only a bit over $4. We forgot to mention The C-Note Pub which is located in the same building as The Cornerstone Inn. They have wonderful sandwiches and THE BEST sweet potato fries. The Denhardt Baking Company is our usual place to go for breakfast after church.  High Note/Low Note Bronwyn’s high is Grady’s imagination. Low (very) is bending back a fingernail. Ouch! Paula’s high is a new apple called Autumn Glory. It is has a unique taste. Low Note: mealy and mushy apples. Charr’s highs. Seeing a bright red male cardinal outside of Paula’s window and Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts from Ron’s Bakery.  Haste ye back!