Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca danger

Recorded on December 28, 2022 Book talk starts at 24:10 Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23   Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page 12 in 22 Chatter Thread   Virtual get-together Zoom   NoCKRs (Northern California Knitting Retreat) news: If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for details.   KNITTING   Barb finished:  1.  Collage Socks by Helen Stewart, using Ogle Design Fiber Arts Coloration Fingering in the 827 Purple colorway 2.  Solstice Mitts by Kimberly Dottie, using 2 colors of Quince & Co Chickadee in the Fjord and the Canvas color ways   Tracie finished: 1.  Guantes Jota DK Fingerless Mitts by Paola Aguirre using Newton's Yarn Country Superwash DK 2.  Mother Bear ##301 3.  Tony the Toy Box Monster by Rebecca Danger 4.  Cannon Bandana by Debbi Stone and Marcy Vandale in 3 colors of Plymouth Select DK Merino Barb is working on: 1.  Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway 2.  Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set 3.  Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway   And has cast on: 1.  Bankhead Hat #21 by Susie Gourley 2.  Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather   Tracie is working on: 1.   Light Trails by SuviKnits using Anzula Haiku in the Madam colorway 2.  Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set   Tracie has cast on: 1.  Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima   BOOKS Barb read: 1.  French Braid: A Novel by Anne Tyler - 5 stars 2.  On the Beach by Nevil Shute - 4 stars 3.  The Resort by Sue Watson - 3.5 stars 4.  The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenendore - 4.5 stars   Tracie read: 1.  The Perfect Family by Jacquie Underdown - 2.5 stars 2.  Unfollow Me by Charlotte Duckworth - 4 stars 3.  Don't Believe It by Charlie Done - 3 stars 4.  Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins - 4.5 stars 5.  The Texas Towner Sniper: The Terrifying True Story of Charles Whitman by Ryan Green       Barb and Tracie both recommend the documentary "Tower" on Prime Video

Stay safe out there! Anti-racism resources: https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resourcesGood list of organizations to donate to, to support Black Lives Matter causes. What I've Finished:Jill spun up her Mork Made Fiber Co batt.  It's a 2-ply, 4.6oz, 246 yards.My Current Fix:Jill just needs some finishing touches before completing her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather.  She's pulled out her WIP of Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using five colors of Knit Picks Palette.  Her Rav page here.  She's halfway done already with her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter using Malabrigo Rios in Blue Jeans, Sandbank, Valentina and Magenta.  She used WoollyBear99's modifications for a looser neckline.  She's been spinning some Naked Bubblegum colorway 80/20 South American Wool/Viscose fiber from Goodie Supply Company.  She also started the Frolic Quilt pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew using a kit from Connecting Threads that has Cluck Cluck Sew designed fabrics.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the Pupu scrunchie pattern by Sari Nordlund despite all her scrunchie hatred.  She likes the From Where You Were Plucked newborn hat by Corrie Willard.  She's been looking at baby mobiles, including Monster Mobile by Rebecca Danger, Hot Air Balloons Mobile by Doreen Blask and Hot Air Balloon Baby Mobile by Tatyana Korobkova.  She also likes the pullover Windkissed by Tif Neilan.Re-Ups:Holstgarn Coast and SupersoftUppers and Downers:King Arthur Flour Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels recipe.The Lovebirds (2020) - not originally produced for Netflix, but released there.Total Recall (1990)Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach

Knitting tiny things like stuffies and baby sweaters has always been a favorite way to fill our knitting queue. Lately the knitters here at Knit Picks have cast on for small, quick projects as we find ourselves with more opportunities to dive into our stashes at home. It's the perfect time to reach for instant gratification knits. First up, Hillary and Morgan share their recent experiences knitting for babies. Tiny sweaters, hats and the cutest baby socks are fun to whip up and gift right away or store for future babies. They share tips and tricks for knitting baby gear as well as some pattern recommendations! Next, Stacey and Hannah do a deep dive into knitting toys. They both LOVE to make stuffies and have found things that they both look for in a good toy pattern. Learn about yarns and techniques we recommend for 3D toy knitting as well as their favorite patterns! As always... happy knitting! Mentioned in this episode: The Otterferry Cardi by Rainer and Bear Swish DK Flax by tincanknits Brava Worsted Yarn Snuggle Puff CotLin Yarn Simply Cotton Organic Sport Yarn Bumpy Bear Hat Pumpkin Patch Beanie Bunny Ears Hat Sheep Hat Narwhal Dishie Double Pointed Needles Safety Eyes Locking Stitch Markers Rachel Borello Carroll (Narwhal, Unicorn, Manatee, Fox) Mochimochi (tiny unicorn, tons of tiny projects on Rav, Stacey's favorite Grass guy) Rebecca Danger (monsters, did our A Very Danger Christmas) Emily Kintigh (Little Mishka, new handpuppets, Monster rattles) Cinthia Vallet   Cute, Cuter, Cutest Knit Toys in 3 sizes  WeCrochet | crochet.comWool of the Andes Swish Hawthorne Stroll Biggo Brava Sport Mighty Stitch Fable Fur Comfy Cotlin Reflections Shine Timestamps: 0:00 Hannah's introduction 1:02 Morgan and Hillary talk about knitting for babies 10:01 Hannah and Stacy deep dive into knitting toys 35:57 Credits

It's been a long month since I talked to you last! What I've Finished:Jill finished Panda by Susan B. Anderson out of Knit Picks Capretta Bare, Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant, Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and Misti Alpaca Lace.  Her Rav page here.  After recording the last episode, Jill redid the bottom edging of her Panjereh pullover by Christina Danaee.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished spinning her Mork Made Fiber Co skein.My Current Fix: Jill restarted a Complicated-along project, the Papillon/Butterfly shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering in colorway 3007 and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  She is working on Good Vibes by Nadia Cretin-Lachenne using Hedgehog Skinny Singles in Fool's Gold and Gossip.  She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the garter tab cast-on.  She started the As If Tee by Shay Johnson out of two strands of Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl and probably Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk in Imperial Mist.  Jill is trying out her new Electric Eel Nano and spinning some fluorescent yellow BFL/Silk from Under Dutch Skies.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill's into the Orchard Cardigan by Courtney Spainhower from Interweave Knits Fall 2019.  She loves Alpacacino by Maxim Cyr.  She likes Eventide by Inyoung Kim (Mielaworkshop) from the PomPom Quarterly Issue 30 Autumn 2019.  She's also into the variations on the Lauren Tank by Born & Raised Knits.  Jill likes the free Amigurumi Woodstock pattern by Amigurinos softies.Re-Ups:Electric Eel Nano wheelRavelry Mini-MartKnit a Monster Nursery by Rebecca DangerUppers and Downers:Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)Murder She WroteRuPaul's Drag RaceThe Boys Bachelor in ParadiseAre You the One?Ex on the BeachMarried at First SightThe Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon ValleyBad Blood by John CarreyrouVader Immortal for Oculus Rift

On the Needles:(0:40) Jasmin re-started her Sprig pullover by Alana Dakos in Lisa Souza Superwash Merino in “Squashblossom”, and had more success with it using the KnitCompanion app. Jasmin used her Try-it-on-tubing, and figured out that she needs more room in the armhole (measured commercial shirts). Two lifelines! (out of Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton).   Jasmin enthuses about Andrea Mowry's Fade Designs.   Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. It takes one episode of Project Runway to do a square.  29 green squares are done so far.   Jasmin finished the first sock in Oink Pigments “Roy G Pig” to replace the one on our Knitmore Vanilla Sock pattern, and is at the heel flap on the second sock. #operationsockdrawer   Gigi is knitting : Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, Out of Neighborhood Fiber Co,  in Studio Chunky in the "Reservoir Hill" colorway. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.   Gigi: wound yarn for Spector (we call it "Spectra") pullover, Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Dk Shades of Grey, superwash.  Yarn is wound, need to swatch some more.   Events: (20:40): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - May 18 Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery - Stash Dash May 24 till August 24 -May 15 Knitgirllls rule change episode -Until May 24 Knitgirllls are doing a clothing conservation month - May  31 till end of August,Two Ewes Knot along -Tour de Fleece July 6-28, training starts May 22   In Stitches:(29:16) - Genevieve: Gryffindor Scarf and hat Gigi mentions #memadeMay. Too cold to wear the A line skirt from Clothing Construction I. Jasmin and Gigi reminisce about the Million Dollar Dress.   Mother Knows Best:(35:10) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about Never will I ever!  We mention Monsterpants, Rebecca Danger, and Knitted Lingerie.   When Knitting Attacks:(44:15) Gigi is attacked by Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl. She is going to frog it and use the numbers from the   Gigi is also not getting gauge on her Spector pullover.  The pattern was written for fingering yarn, I am working with dk   And Sew On:(49:45) Dress for our final project: Have draped it on a school form in muslin. Need to copy it onto paper for the   pattern.  Next step is to sew it out of muslin to make sure that it fits. #westvalleycollegesews    

Brainy thing:  24:18            Behind the Redwood Curtain:  29:40   What we’ve learned from our knitting (and crochet):   Margaret completed her Quest Shawl by Linda Dean featured in the Jimmy Beans Advent Crochet event.   It was great fun but she was glad to finally finish it.   Quest Shawl:https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quest-shawl.   Then she completed several small projects:  A souvenir from Stitches West, Rebecca Danger’s Wickedly Peaceful Polar Bear:   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wickedly-peaceful-polar-bear-christmas-ornament.   Some eggs including one by Nicky Fijalkowska in her book  Knitted Birds    https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitted-birds-by-nicky-fijalkowska and one that Margaret freelanced on her own.   Finally, to mix up needle sizes, she finished the Jolly Wee Elf by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jolly-wee-elf in worsted weight yarn and size 5 needles.    In this process she became curious about casting on small circular objects and found the following links helpful:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRHzIYEK7a8   and circular  Cast on:   https://knitmuch.com/4-cast-ons-for-knitting-circular-lace/ She also found a great tutorial for stuffing these items by Sarah Schira from Imagined Landscapes, famously a gnome designer:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkSFzJDULFA   Catherine sadly lost the bag with her textured blanket squares but started with a new project for the Welcome Blanket project:   https://www.welcomeblanket.org/patterns/ .She’s  using Caron's Yarnspirations in the summer berry colorway.   Brainy Thing: How do birds migrate and bees find their way?   One way is through magnetoreception and now scientists have recorded human responses to changes in the magnetic field.   But test subjects didn’t seem able to consciously feel those changes.   https://www.livescience.com/65018-human-brain-senses-magnetic-field.html  http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2019/03/18/human-brain-magnetoreception-magnetic-field-sense/#.XJBsGGRKhFQ http://theconversation.com/new-evidence-for-a-human-magnetic-sense-that-lets-your-brain-detect-the-earths-magnetic-field-113536   Behind the Redwood Curtain: County residents are concerned that the Netflix series Murder Mountain will cast a negative shadow on Southern Humboldt County, but Catherine tells us about a little known treasure in the middle of remote and wild SoHum:  The Redwoods Monastery  or  Our Lady of the Redwoods  in White Thorn operated by  Cistercian nuns and who also market their delicious honey. https://www.redwoodsabbey.org/ https://store.redwoodsabbey.org/collections/honey     We’re back with Catherine and Margaret in the classic format of our podcast Teaching Your Brain to Knit, number One Hundred and Three.  We share what we’re learning from our knitting:  crocheting a shawl, knitting small items and starting a new welcome blanket.  Margaret reports new studies that show that human brains respond to changes in the magnetic field but people don’t consciously perceive them.  What does that mean?   We don’t know.    And Catherine talks about a remote monastery and retreat in Southern Humboldt.  

Episode 34. December 28, 2017Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in MinnesotaSocial Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for ChristmasCoronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorwayVanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color wayOctober wedding shawlOff The Needles:Bethany Finished:2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di CrosaSweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright RedHamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.In Time Out:Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Spinning/Weaving:Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching:Hallmark Channel Christmas moviesThe Force Awakens, the entire trilogyWill and GraceThe Last JediThe Greatest ShowmanIn Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:Contests: Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groupsEvents:#BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong! Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca. A Year In Review:Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hatBethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry

Episode 34. December 28, 2017Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in MinnesotaSocial Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for ChristmasCoronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorwayVanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color wayOctober wedding shawlOff The Needles:Bethany Finished:2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di CrosaSweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright RedHamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.In Time Out:Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Spinning/Weaving:Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching:Hallmark Channel Christmas moviesThe Force Awakens, the entire trilogyWill and GraceThe Last JediThe Greatest ShowmanIn Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:Contests: Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groupsEvents:#BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong! Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca. A Year In Review:Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hatBethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.Stuff and ThingsLouleigh has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. The winner was drawn in Episode 24 but hasn't claimed the prize yet.Emily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The winner is announced in this episode.I've now released my Boat Trip Cowl pattern and there is a coupon code, BOATTRIP, that will get you a £1 discount, if you enter it in the Coupon Code box on the checkout screen. This code will expire at midnight GMT on 30th November 2015. I mention the yarn used Countess Ablaze Lord Kitchener 4ply and Siidegarte Siide-Quirlig, which I got from The Golden Skein.Done and DustedFondant Fibre Fuzzlings in the Gone West colourway. Spun as a semi-worsted 3-ply construction, I got 178m of DK weight yarn.Cute Critter for Christmas was an improvised pattern. It used Sirdar Shaggy Scarf yarn in the 0607 Tan colourway and Hayfield Bonus Chunky in the 0936 Tan colourway. I referenced FreshStitches crochet patterns and Rebecca Danger's Big Book of Knitted Monsters (UK Link)(US Link).Brother's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in the 885 In The Navy colourway.Grandmother's Favorite knit using Pigsah Peaches & Creme Solids in the 5 Eggshell colourway. Also giving some sensitive soap from Corinne T Holistic on ETSY.Nose to the GrindstonePamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Fondant Fibre Rolags in the Lina colourway. Rolags are made of alpaca, camel, Shetland and silk. Spun using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl spindles.Toddler Tank Top using Rico Baby Classic DK in the 16 Purple colourway. Based on the shaping of Playing Out by Sirdar from Issue 101 of Simply Knitting.Blast From The PastQuynn by Woolly Wormhead knit in Babylonglegs Radiance Aran in the Stingray colourway.PlottingI need to make a monster for my second youngest nephew and a hat for my eldest nephew. Thinking about doing a Self Indulgent Craft A Long starting on Christmas Day. If you have any thoughts about this CAL, post in the episode thread on the Ravelry Board.Splashed OutNicole C Mendez Stripy Gold Sock in #2 colourway.The Wool Barn Silk Sock in Gun Powder.The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock in Denim.The Wool Barn Rustic Sock in Adria.The Knitting Goddess BritSock in The Luggage colourway.Online CommunityThanks for reaching out as you always do!

Show notes can always be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk.Stuff and ThingsThe Crafting With Colour KAL closed on 31st August and the winners drawn from the FO Thread.A spin-a-long (SAL) started on 1st September, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September. All other details, including prizes are over on the FO Thread. Please do not chat in the FO Thread.Done and DustedCrocheted Monster for my nephew.Inspired by Amigurumi: Woodland Friends Craftsy Class with Stacey Trock and Big Book of Knitted Monsters (UK Link) by Rebecca Danger (US Link)Sock Yarn Scraps Blanket - 28 squares blocked. I have knit a total of 71 of the 144 I want.Hand Dyed OOAK1 - 221m and 82g of sport weight yarn, spun worsted into a 2-ply yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneSeptember SAL - Hilltop Cloud 70% BFL/15% Cashmere/15% Silk, 100g in natural and 100g in Autumn colours. Spun on my Spanish Peacock bead whorl spindles.Toddler Blanket using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the Powder (038), Mauve (041), Dusky Pink (40), Anthracite (32) and Purple (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US). I mention the penguin and duck stitch markers I got from Abso-Knitting-Lutely (aka Silwen/Nadia).Botany Lace Hitofude using Araucania Botany Lace in the 2118 colourway, bought from Stash Fine Yarns (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale).Nuvem by Martina Behm in Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the Cu colorway.Yarn Geek Fibers BFL in the Iron Man II colourway and Into The Whirled 85% Polwarth/25% Silk in the Captain Tightpants colourway have remained untouched.PlottingDusk Into Twilight by Romi Hill using Kettle Yarn Co Beyul in Black Quartz, Truly Hooked 60% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/20% Yak Down in the Merida colourway and The Wool Barn Adventure Sock in the Lagoon colourway.Splashed OutKettle Yarn Co Beyul in the Black Quartz colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn comprised of 60% superwash merino/20% yak down/20% silk. There are 366m/400yds from the 100g skein.Eden Cottage Yarns - 100g - 400m/437yds of Polwarth 4ply/fingering weight yarn in the Faded Bloom colourway.Spin Bin and 120g of Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Metropolis colourway from Fondant Fibre. I mention the jute baskets that I bought from Julz Craft Supplies.Tibetan Spindle in Yew & Padauk, weighing 24g made by Enid Ashcroft. I talk about a table made for my great uncle by Mousey Thompson.Supersized Wedge Bag from Knits and Stitch Bits.Online Community1 Year Pod-iversary discount was last weekend. In addition I'm giving away a skein of Wharfedale Woolworks BFL Lace in the Sea Jewels colourway.There is 800m/875yds from 100g. Enter over on the Ravelry Thread, answering the question given in the first post. The thread will close just before the next episode is recorded and the winner randomly drawn.

Three Needle Bind Off, Knitter’s Life List Review This show by sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business and Quince & Co. complete show notes and photos at www.knittingpipeline.com 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 longaberger.com/paula Thank you to everyone who left 5 star reviews on iTunes, commented on the show blog, participated in the Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry, and send good vibes my way. Ourgroup on Ravelry is very friendly and I invite you to join us. We have over 1586 members! Pipeliner Notes: I read a note from Nancy. Her husband is going to build owl houses. Does anyone have experience with these? Please let me know. Nature Notes:Pileated woodpecker, spring peepers, and a fox runs past as I record the show. Spring Beauty Claytonia virginica Native Americans ate the bulbs of this plant. Euell Gibbons called it Fairy Spuds. The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~Henry Van Dyke Needle Notes : Follow up on Purl Tension. Cat Bordhi video. How to tighten your purl stitches. Greta theCaptivating Cat by Rebecca Danger.  3 needle bind off was used to close the top. Getting it turned inside out was painful. Greta the Second I used kitchener stitch at the top of the head. Had added stitches to the opening but still very small. Faces: Use DMC cotton perle 5 You have to get it right.  Stuffing: Always takes more than you think it will. Piper’s Journey KAL: Not much to say about this KAL and I guess that is a good thing. The Blethering Room: I explain where The Blethering Room originated, with a group of friends who met online and met face to face in Virginia in 1999. “Blether” is the Scottish word for blather. Book Notes: The Knitter’s Life List by Gwen W. Steege. Highly recommended. In The Piping Circle: St. Patrick’s Day Recap