Knitting Pipeline (hobbies)

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!

 

Direct download: Episode_244_Camilla_Babe.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 12:05pm CDT

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.

 

Direct download: Episode_243_Crooked_Ewe_Cowl.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 6:40pm CDT

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!

 

Direct download: Episode_242_Retreat_Orientation.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 8:11am CDT

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.

 

Direct download: Episode_241_Aziza_and_Waiting_for_Winter_Mittens.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 5:56pm CDT

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.

 

Direct download: Episode_240_Baby_Steps_to_Fish_Lips_Kiss_Heel.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 3:21pm CDT

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.

 

Direct download: Episode_239_Wool_Peddlers_Shawl_and_A_Burns_Supper.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 5:32pm CDT

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 for 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

Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

 

Direct download: Episode_238_Mae_Cardi_and_Aziza_Bonnet.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 10:40am CDT

Do men's socks really take a lot longer to knit than women's socks, or is it sock relative velocity?

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!

Knitting Pipeline Retreat Feb 26-27 in Washington IL still has spots available. $65 for all the fun we can cram in a 26 hour period. Meals included. Sleep at the facility for free or book at a local hotel.

2016 Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat Information
Feb 26-27, 2016 (Fri 2 PM to Sat 4 PM)

Registration documents are here.

Download Georgia Retreat Information and Registration Form HERE.

Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat

April 3-6, 2016

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

January 15 Registration opens by mail

Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

 

Direct download: Episode_236_Sock_Relative_Velocity.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 1:12pm CDT

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!

Knitting Pipeline Retreat Feb 26-27 in Washington IL still has spots available. $65 for all the fun we can cram in a 26 hour period. Meals included. Sleep at the facility for free or book at a local hotel.

Download Registration Information for Georgia HERE.

Georgia Retreat

April 3-6, 2016

(Sunday 1:00 PM through Wed 10:00 AM

 

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

563 Elliott Trail

Mansfield GA 30055

(east of Atlanta, about 1 hour from airport))

770-784-3152

 

Hosted by Paula Emons-Fuessle

Knitting Pipeline Podcast                              www.knittingpipeline.com

Paulaef@aol.com                           PrairiePiper on Ravelry

 

Your registration fee includes:

  • Single, Double or Triple Room (own bed) and private bath with tub and shower
  • All meals from Sunday dinner through Wed breakfast
  • Knitting Pipeline Canvas Zipper Tote, maybe with a surprise inside!
  • and all the knitting and fiber fun we can pack into 3 days in this tranquil location!

 

Double Occupancy $330.00

Single Occupancy $450.00

Triple     $300.00

 

Amenities:

  • All rooms and facilities are non-smoking
  • Free parking

 

Charlie Elliott Conference Center does not offer special diets; however there are choices at the meals.

 

How to Register

 

  • Fill out the registration form (page 2) and mail to Knitting Pipeline, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571 no earlier than Jan 15, 2016.
  • As I receive registrations I will post the names on the Knitting Pipeline Retreats Board on Ravelry. After your name is posted please send in your $100 deposit within 14 days. Note: Attendees of last year's retreat may send in deposit with registration. Checks will not be cashed immediately.
  • I will try to honor your room requests as best I can. When your room type is confirmed in March I will let you know the balance due.

 

Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

 

Direct download: Episode_235_Georgia_Retreat_2016_Registration.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 1:21pm CDT

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!

Knitting Pipeline Retreat Feb 26-27 in Washington IL still has spots available. $65 for all the fun we can cram in a 26 hour period. Meals included. Sleep at the facility for free or book at a local hotel.

2016 Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat Information
Feb 26-27, 2016 (Fri 2 PM to Sat 4 PM)

Registration documents are here.

with optional Yarn Crawl/Workshop Fun Day on Thursday Feb 25, 2016

Crossroads United Methodist Church
1420 N Main St, Washington IL, 61571 (corner of N Main and Rt 24)

  • Friday, Feb 26th Doors open at 2 PM. Dinner at 6 PM
    • Saturday, Feb 27th Doors open at 8 AM. Retreat hours: 9 AM to 4 PM

Thursday Feb 25th Yarn Crawl and Workshop Fun Day

Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

 

Direct download: Episode_234_Yes_There_is_Orange.mp3
Category:Hobbies -- posted at: 7:51am CDT