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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 256 Verdure Times 3

    Episode 256 Verdure Times 3

    I share some Pipeliner contributions to our SSK discussion. I completed 3 pair of Verdure (fingerless mitts) by Alana Dakos and a pair of man-size socks.

    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 255 Slip Slip Knit Myth

    Episode 255 Slip Slip Knit Myth

    We are busting the myth that SSK and K2tbl are the same and interchangeable in knitting. No, they are not. Don't be embarrassed if you believed this, but let's get it straight. 

    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 253 Hurray for 6 Years!

    Episode 253 Hurray for 6 Years!

    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!

    Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your participation and involvement have helped me keep the show going for 6 years.

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

    Haste ye back!

     

    Episode 251 Fall Retreat Information

    Episode 251 Fall Retreat Information

    I am so excited to announce a new location and format for the Fall Retreat (formerly Cornerstone). It is now Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Fall Retreat!

    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 Eagle Crest Fall Retreat 2016

    With Workshop by Amy Detjen, Knitting Author, Designer, Teacher, and of KnitCircus Yarns and Podcast

    October 19-22, 2016

    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. This beautiful natural setting will be especially gorgeous in mid-October, our prime color season in Central Illinois. It 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 October 19 (check in time 3-5 PM)
    • Check out by 10 am Saturday, October 22, 2016

     

    Single Occupancy             $420.00

    Double Occupancy (will have your own bed)           $320.00

     

    Includes:

    • 3 nights lodging in Heartland Lodge at Eagle Crest. Rooms are motel-style with private bath.
    • All meals from Wednesday dinner through Saturday breakfast.
    • Workshop with Amy Detjen on Friday and casual time with Amy from Thursday to Sat morning.
    • Small, intimate retreat with lots of one-on-one time with Paula, Bronwyn, Sarah, and Amy Detjen.
    • Your own Knitting Pipeline Retreat Bag

     

    Hosted by Paula Emons-Fuessle

    Knitting Pipeline Podcast www.knittingpipeline.com

     

    To Register:

    • Fill out the registration form and postmark no earlier than Monday June 20, 2016. Registrations will be accepted after this time pending space availability. I will confirm registration by email and on Ravelry by July 15, 2016. Deposits are due August 15, 2016.
    • Full payment is due by October 1, 2016. Checks may not be cashed immediately so don't worry if your check has not cleared.

    Episode 250 Super Heroes!

    Episode 250 Super Heroes!

    Special! 10% off your Quince & Co order through May 31, 2016 with code Pipeline10. One per customer, please.

    Bronwyn and Sarah joined me for this episode. We had a lot of fun with the “super power” question from KnittingDaddy.

    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 248 Balsam Hollow, Wellesley Socks

    Episode 248 Balsam Hollow, Wellesley Socks

    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!

     

    Episode 247 Sans Serif

    Episode 247 Sans Serif

    San Serif Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty in Quince & Co Chickadee in the Dogwood colorway. Check out Elizabeth’s blog post on correcting Rowing Out (if your knit stitches and purl stitches do not match in size.) See BlueBeeStudio.com. Direct link in 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.

     

    Episode 244 Camilla Babe

    Episode 244 Camilla Babe

    Camilla Babe by Carrie Bostick Hoge is adorable little pullover available in adult sizes also. I purchased her Anthology 1 which includes this pattern and 23 others. I used Quince and Co Lark in the Pomegranate colorway.

    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 243 Crooked Ewe Cowl

    Episode 243 Crooked Ewe Cowl

    My new design, Crooked Ewe Cowl, is available on Ravelry for the special introductory price of $3 until 3/1/16. In this episode I share the inspiration for the design, the curious name, and a few tips. I also talk about my recent foray into two-at-a-time, toe-up, Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks.

    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

    I am going to Curioushandmade’s Country Manor Retreat in Cumbria! March 14-17. I’m going to tie this in with a visit to my good friend in Troon, on the west coast of Scotland and then to Edinburgh Yarn Festival. At the Edinburgh Yarn Festival there is a Podcast Lounge sponsored by Blacker Yarns and organized by Louise of KnitBritish Podcast.

    I’ll be in the Podcast Lounge Friday and Sat March 18-19 sponsored by Blacker Yarns and KnitBritish Podcast for the Podcaster meet up on Friday 1-2 PM and on Sat as well.

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

     

    Episode 242 Retreat Orientation

    Episode 242 Retreat Orientation

    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!

     

    Episode 241 Aziza and Waiting for Winter Mittens

    Episode 241 Aziza and Waiting for Winter Mittens

    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!

    Bronwyn and Sarah joined me for the episode this week.

    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

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

     

    Episode 240 Baby Steps to Fish Lips Kiss Heel

    Episode 240 Baby Steps to Fish Lips Kiss Heel

    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

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

     

    Episode 239 Wool Peddler's Shawl and A Burns Supper

    Episode 239 Wool Peddler's Shawl and A Burns Supper

    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

    Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.