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.

Episode 329 Back in the Saddle

Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes! Also, thank you for coming back to listen after my surgery and last 3 treatments. Your support means so much to me and my family! I share modifications that I made on my first Cobblestone and I am halfway through Cobblestone #2 by Jared Flood. I share a knitting disaster with my husband’s Norwegian Ljuskofte. My husband joins me for Nature Notes, The Blethering Room, In The Pipeline, and High note Low Note. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and Knitcircus Yarns. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint Affiliate. Bluprint offers affordable online classes and supplies. When you use the link in the sidebar on my blog before purchasing I receive a small percentage of your purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Haste ye back! Paula

07-17
49:10

Episode 328 My Nature Co-host Joins Me

  I am almost finished with the Cobblestone by Jared Flood. My husband and I talk about our nature walks, activities we did when our family came to visit, and some of what we are watching. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and Knitcircus Yarns. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint Affiliate. Bluprint offers affordable online classes and supplies. When you use the link in the sidebar on my blog before purchasing I receive a small percentage of your purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. You can find me on Ravelry as PrairiePiper and on Instagram and YouTube as KnittingPipeline. There are two groups on Ravelry, Knitting Pipeline and Knitting Pipeline Retreats. Come join us there! I'll be having surgery so will be taking a break for the next 6 weeks or so. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paulaemons-fuessle. Haste ye back!  

04-26
40:09

Episode 326 Tomten Jacket, Millie Doll

  In this episode I talk about progress on the Cobblestone by Jared Flood using Elizabeth Zimmermann Percentage System; the classic Tomten Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann; and Millie Doll by Susan B Anderson with Quince & Co. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and Knitcircus Yarns. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint Affiliate. Bluprint offers affordable online classes and supplies. When you use the link in the sidebar on my blog before purchasing I receive a small percentage of your purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. You can find me on Ravelry as PrairiePiper and on Instagram and YouTube as KnittingPipeline. There are two groups on Ravelry, Knitting Pipeline and Knitting Pipeline Retreats. Come join us there! Haste ye back!

04-09
27:37

Episode 324 Surprise Episode

In this episode I share my holiday travel knitting, Galiano Socks by Tracie Millar, and projects I am working on. The February Retreat in Washington IL Feb 15-16 is still on and we have openings! I plan on being there at least part of the time. This episode did not have many notes and I jump around a little bit. I hope you understand. Thanks you so much for all your well wishes since I shared my diagnosis of ovarian cancer. I am feeling strong even though I got a little teary at the end of this episode. (I recorded the ending several times and could not make it any better.) Thank you for sticking with me, Friends! Haste ye back! Paula  

02-01
30:31

Episode 323 A Necessary Break

This is a 5 minute update on what is going on in my life and why I will be podcasting sporadically for a while. Haste ye back and hold your knitting close! Paula

01-27
05:12

Episode 322 February Retreat Information

This episode contains registration information for the Knitting Pipeline Retreat. February 15-16, 2019 Crossroads United Methodist Church Washington IL 61571 Fee is $30! Registration links are on the blog at www.knittingpipeline.com and in the Knitting Pipeline Retreats Group on Ravelry.    

01-04
06:31

Episode 321 A Look Back and a Meet Up

You are invited to a meet up on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Cary NC (Raleigh). Greg and Pam of the Unraveling Podcast and I will be at Warm N Fuzzy, a wonderful yarn shop in Cary from 10:30 AM to noon followed by lunch in the area. You are welcome to join us for all or part of that time. I share a portion of my talk delivered last week at the Madison Knitters’ Guild. Welcome to new listeners and Instagram followers from Madison!  I finished Cabled Baby Hat and Mittens Set by Paulina Chin in Quince & Co Phoebe Mercury colorway. There are some books I have recently finished reading and a bit of Nature Notes. Have a wonderful holiday and New Year! Thank you for listening and supporting the show in 2018. 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!      

12-18
34:37

Episode 320 Norwegian Purl, Feb Retreat Update

I finished the Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry and my third pair of Zigzagular Socks by Susie White. I share my thoughts on the Norwegian Purl and an update on the Knitting Pipeline February Retreat. Nature Notes and a giveaway from www.cherylbeckerich.com round out the show. 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!

12-05
26:17

Episode 319 Advent Calendar DIY

I share highlights from the Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat and nature notes from the retreat and home. We made Advent DIY Advent Calendars and swapped so we don’t know who is getting ours or whose we have received. We made an extra calendar which is in a drawing in the Knitting Pipeline Ravelry Group. Finished knitting projects are another Close to You by Justyna Lorkowska in Dyabolical Lovely Sock and dishcloths that I’m testing out for my Wednesday night group. Crazy Eights Dishcloth by Julie Tarsha and Leafy Washcloth by Megan Goodacre in both Stockinette and Garter versions. 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!  

11-19
25:30

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!  

11-01
53:39

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!

10-18
24:37

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!  

09-05
34:25

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!      

08-22
28:40

Episode 314 Bookshelf KAL, Galiano Socks

Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal I finished Galiano Socks by Tracie Millar. 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!  

08-08
30:29

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!

07-24
51:28

Episode 312 Ireland Trip Information

Join me on A Knitter's Trip to Ireland with Celtic Journeys. Helen Stewart of CuriousHandmade will be our guest knitter/designer! Travel dates are May 13-24, 2019. Travel Information is on www.knittingpipeline.com and Celtic Journeys. It is also in the Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry. I hope you consider joining us! Paula      

07-17
08:37

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!    

06-21
42:04

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

06-01
06:18

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!  

05-30
32:08

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!      

05-09
44:10

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