Knitting Pipeline is sponsored by my Longaberger home businessn and Quince & Co.

Knitting Pipeline is sponsored by Quince & Co. and Knitcircus Yarns

Friday, March 27, 2015

Episode 203 Sarah’s First Socks


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This episode is sponsored by Quince& Co, maker of 100% American wool spun in their historic mill, as well as purveyor of responsibly grown plant fiber.


Sweater absorbing water for wet block. This is after 45 minutes in the sink. Yarn is Quince & Co Chickadee in Petal.
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Georgia Retreat April 12-15, 2015 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield GA (east of Atlanta, about 1 hour from airport) Registration is closed.

Nature Notes


Sarah observed that Black Capped Chickadees are neat eaters compared to other birds at the feeders. We note that the Red Wing blackbirds are back although Paula has not seen huge flocks in the woods as she has in other years.

Needle Notes

Sarah would like recommendations on your favorite sock class on Craftsy. Craftsy KAL Winter to Spring. She is knitting her first pair of socks and we talk about heels and cuffs.
Sarah is knitting Pendulum by Amy Miller with Sun Valley Fiber yarn.

Sarah watched Carol Feller’s Craftsy Class on short rows.

Bronwyn mentions the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist.

Bronwyn is knitting socks with Opal “Smoky Eyes and Colored Lips. She is also crocheting an item from Fresh Stitches, a crochet yarn club by Stacy Trock. She showed us her Amish Puzzle Ball (crochet). Bronwyn’s Amish Puzzle Ball.

Paula

My Aunt Doris by Kelly Brooker

My Aunt Doris
Unwind Yarn Co

Prairie Piper’s My Aunt Doris











Sleeve detail


Taste of Nomad by Nomad Yarns http://nomadyarnshop.com/blog/

Taste of Nomad March
Mittens for Charity from Judy aka JKSEIP. Thank you, Judy!




Haste ye back!
 

Friday, March 20, 2015

Episode 202 Super Pi Day and Pi Shawl

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Events and Announcements

Spring Retreat was a success! Thank sponsors, vendor sponsors and our vendors, volunteer teachers, kitchen helpers, and of course, Bronwyn and Sarah.





Sarah of Yarn Geek Fibers

Sandy and Sue of Prairie Bag Works

Jeanette of Sun Valley Fibers
Kim of Ogle Designs

Georgia Retreat April 12-15, 2015 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield GA (east of Atlanta, about 1 hour from airport) Registration will close on March 27, 2015. I have to give them an exact count on April 1, 2015.

Download Registration Information here.

Wednesday will be as long as you want to stay until 6 PM.

Taste of Nomad drawing for 3 month subscription to yarn club!


https://www.etsy.com/shop/Nomadyarnshop or by phone at 317-742-7456

More details about the program below and on our blog : http://nomadyarnshop.com/blog/

From posts 2 through 92…The Winner is #35 Dutchgirl63, Monique, from British Columbia CA.

A Riot of Color Kickstarter is A Riot of Color hits the Road
Susan with her Riot of color!

Nature Notes


Needle Notes
Pi Shawls by Diane and NurseLisa13, who taught a break out session

A Knitter’s Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Bob gives us a mathematics lesson on pi and how Elizabeth Zimmermann used this mathematical concept to creat the Pi Shawl.

In The Piping Circle

Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums was busy this week with many St. Patrick’s Day activities.

Haste ye back!

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Episode 201 Retreat Prep

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This episode is sponsored by:
 Knit4Together
The Blend

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#66 knitzincville from Charlottesville! Congratulations!

She wrote: I have had my eye on the Bergson socks since this book came out. I have a daughter in Chicago who would love those. Hope you are feeling better, Paula! Thank you for a good episode.

Review of Taste of Nomad from Nomad Yarns

Giveaway of 3 month Taste of Nomad! Giveaway thread is here.

The packs are available as 3, 6 or 12 month subscriptions to purchase on our website www.nomadyarnshop.com our Etsy store  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Nomadyarnshop or by phone at 317-742-7456

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Retreat Chatter



Sarah (Head Yarn Geek) dyes beautiful spinning fibers in her Spiffy Lab of Colorification in Keokuk, Iowa. On any given day, one might see them waving in the gentle breezes on the porch of her house, built in 1900. To keep up-to-date on new fibers and colorways, check out her blog.

Riot of Color Shindig

Susan is the owner, proprietor and dyer. We make vibrant yarns that bring your knitting, crocheting, or weaving to life. Custom orders are welcome.

General

·        Snacks are allowed...encouraged!

·        No alcohol at the church.

·        Look for smiley faces

·        Bring easy knitting.

·        Wear comfy clothing, slippers, layers. We can't always control temperature and people vary widely in their comfort zone.

If you are sleeping at church on Friday night:

·        Heated blanket or cot...floor is cold

·        flashlight?

If you did not receive an email from Bronwyn with Yarn Crawl Information, Sponsor Booklet with lots of specials for retreat attendees, and list of Break out sessions, please contact Bronwyn or Paula by email or on Ravelry.

About Me

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I play the Great Highland Pipes, knit, observe nature, and read. My name on Ravelry is PrairiePiper. Find me on Instagram as KnittingPipeline.