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    Knitting Pipeline

    Knitting is my passion! I also play bagpipes in a competition pipe band. These two subjects, plus a love of nature and learning, are what I like to talk about each week.
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    Episodes (338)

    Episode 318 October Knitting, The Mitten Handbook

    Episode 318 October Knitting, The Mitten Handbook

    Finished Projects: Socks in Dyabolical Yarn, a pair of mittens from The Mitten Handbook by Mary Scott Huff. My husband joins me for Nature Notes and In the Pipeline.

    Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy/Bluprint 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 317 Indigo Frost, Maine Retreat Recap

    Episode 317 Indigo Frost, Maine Retreat Recap

    Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal.

    I share Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat Highlights and a finished Indigo Frost by Isabelle Kraemer in Quince & Co Lark.

    I announce the winners of the September Gab and Giveaway.

    Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy/Bluprint 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 316 Arched Gussets, Norwegian Fir

    Episode 316 Arched Gussets, Norwegian Fir

    Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal. We also have a September Gab and Giveaway Thread in our Knitting Pipeline Ravelry Group.

     I finished two pair of Arched Gusset Mitten by Purl Soho, another Leaf Top Baby Hat by Susan B Anderson, and Norwegian Fir Top Down Baby Cardigan by OGE. I share a lifeline tip, notes on making your own wool labels, and my reading for the past month. I hope you enjoy the episode.

    Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy/Bluprint 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 315 Odette Hoodie Times Two

    Episode 315 Odette Hoodie Times Two

    Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal I finished (two) Odette Hoodie by Carrie Bostick Hoge.

    Leaf Top Baby Hat by Susan B Anderson.

    When do I abandon a project?

    Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy/Bluprint 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 313 Lessons in Comfort Fading

    Episode 313 Lessons in Comfort Fading

    I finished Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry. I learned a few things the hard way. 

    My husband joined me at the end of the episode to share nature notes, reading, and high note/low note.

    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!

    Episode 311 Happy 8th Podiversary

    Episode 311 Happy 8th Podiversary

    Knitting Pipeline is 8 years old! Thanks to all of you for supporting the show by listening and sharing. I have learned so much from you and plan to continue as long as I feel I can produce a good show.


    I finished Reiko by Melanie Berg from Quince & Co Shawls 4. This shawl was a joy to knit!

    My husband joined me at the end of the episode to share nature notes and more information on yogurt making.  Thank you, Lisa!

    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 310 Shakerag, Making Yogurt

    Episode 310 Shakerag, Making Yogurt

    I finished a few projects while attending the Mason-Dixon Summer Getaway at Shakerag in Sewanee TN:

    Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart/CuriousHandmade and Close to you by Justyna Lorkowska.

    My husband joined me at the end of the episode to discuss yogurt making. Recipe in the show 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!

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

    Haste ye back!

     

     

    Eagle Crest Retreat Information 2018

    Eagle Crest Retreat Information 2018

    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

    Episode 308 Sweater in Progress

    Episode 308 Sweater in Progress

     

    I continue knitting my Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry. I started a wonderful lace shawl, Reiko, by Melanie Berg, published by Quince & Co in Shawls 4. My husband joins me for Nature Notes with some talk of our spring sightings and his love of roses.

    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 307 Impressionist Shawl, Epic Blunders

    Episode 307 Impressionist Shawl, Epic Blunders

     

    Curioushandmade Impressionist MKAL Shawl is finished and it's gorgeous--and large! I had a few false starts/blunders on my Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry. My husband joined me at the end of the episode for nature notes and some making notes (yogurt and Danish Rye bread).

    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 306 Baby Basics and Antler Cardigan

    Episode 306 Baby Basics and Antler Cardigan

    A baby shower in our family inspired a lot of baby knitting and quilting. Also in this episode are Nature Notes and In The Pipeline.

    Basic Baby Cardigan by Susan B Anderson from Kindred Knits.

    Antler Cardigan by TinCanKnits

    Antler Hat by TinCanKnits

    Lone Star Baby Quilt by Amy Smart—Diary of a Quilter

    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 305 Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat 2018

    Episode 305 Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat 2018

     

    Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat Documents are linked here and in the show blog. You can also access them from the Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group on Ravelry. Registration opens on April 23, 2018 by mail.

    Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat

    September 23-27, 2018 in Kennebunk ME

    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.

     

     

    Episode 304 Lush Cardigan and Socks That Did Not Rock

    Episode 304 Lush Cardigan and Socks That Did Not Rock

    Lush by TinCanKnits and a sock fiasco, Georgia Retreat, books, and some video podcast recommendations.

    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 303 Two Shawls, Plain and Simple

    Episode 303 Two Shawls, Plain and Simple

    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!

     

    Episode 302 Nature Notes, Blether with Bob

    Episode 302 Nature Notes, Blether with Bob

    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!

     

    Episode 301 Knitting Pipeline Retreat FAQ’s

    Episode 301 Knitting Pipeline Retreat FAQ’s

    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!

     

    Episode 300!

    Episode 300!

    300 Episodes! Thank you to everyone who has listened over the past 7 ½ years. Three hundred episodes astounds me and I could not have done it without your listening, support, feedback, and friendships. I enjoy creating the show and plan to keep going as long as I can keep the content informative. Thank you again for your support!

    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!

     

     

    Episode 299 Skagen Shawl!

    Episode 299 Skagen Shawl!

    My new shawl design, Skagen Shawl, has been published by Berroco in the collection, Portfolio, V 5. Join me in a Skagen KAL in February. My husband joins me this week to chat about crafty pursuits.

    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 two local yarn shops, The Fiber Universe and Le Mouton Rouge Knittery

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

    Haste ye back!