This episode is sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business, Quince & Co, and The Fiber Universe.
The folks at Quince
& Co produce a line of thoughtfully conceived yarns in their historic
spinnery in New England. Their wool
comes from domestic sheep and other fibers come from earth friendly suppliers. You will find that Quince & Co 100% wool
is a living fiber, beautiful, practical, sustainable, and affordable. Find them
at www.quinceandco.com
The Fiber Universe
provides quality products, service and instruction for fiber enthusiasts. They
stock yarn from Cascade, Plymouth, Skacel, Three Irish Girls, Kauni, Jojoland,
Claudia Handpaints, and more. Fibers for spinning and felting are available
from local farms.
The Fiber Universe
accepts orders over the phone and offers free shipping on orders over $50. Call
them today at 309-673-5659.
You can find my Longaberger Home Business at www.longaberger.com/paula. Please contact me if you would like to be on
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Knitting
Pipeline group on Ravelry
Pipeliner Notes
Thank you so much for the star ratings and reviews on
iTunes. There was a new review by
elh913.
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| I thought you might like to see where I sit and knit when it is too cold out on the porch. That is my Acer Cardigan on the ottoman. |
There was in fact, so much feedback on last week’s show
about ribbings that I’m going to put that topic on hold for a future episode
because I have to do some research.
I also received an email from June Hemmons Hiatt author of
The Principles of Knitting! (with her permission)
Paula:
I enjoy listening to your podcast and I was so pleased to
know you found the discussion about ribbing in my book The Principles of Knitting
useful; thank you for sharing the information with your listeners. The
difference between Single and Double Rib is subtle; the latter is deceptive
because it seems so nice and springy when first knit!
Since you and your listeners have ribbing on the mind, I
thought I'd write with a few suggestions for additional information you might
also find worthwhile…(to be continued) ~~June Hemmons Hiatt
I will be sharing soon!
Events:
Carolina Fiber Frolic Retreat, March 22-24, 2013, Sapphire,
North Carolina. The retreat info and a link to the registration form can be
found here if you’re interested: www.carolinafiberfrolic.com
Mention Knitting Pipeline and they will
honor the Early Registration Discount even if it's past that cutoff date on the
registration forms.
Jan Smileyjan@carolinafiberfrolic.com
Mittens or hats/scarves for charity! check out the blog at http://themainemittenproject.blogspot.com/
Craftsy Sale
From 2/14-2/17, Craftsy is running a
Valentine's Day Sale and classes are up to 75% off! The discounted pricing
should drive higher than usual conversions, so please take advantage of this
special promotion. As always, your commission rate is 30%.
Knitting Pipeline
Retreat April 26-27, 2013 with Yarn
Crawl Fun Day on April 25th.
Nature Notes
A squirrel smiled
at me.
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| "I know you just visited the blog to see me. I'm the Star!" |
Guide
to Bird Behavior Vol II by Don Stokes.
This volume is even
better than Vol 1. I got a signed copy!
Die when I may, I
want it to be said by those who knew me best that I always plucked a thistle
and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.--Abraham Lincolm
Needle Notes
February 15th is the
deadline and the winners will be announced on next week’s show.
Thank Joyce Garris for Project
Sheet!
Prizes will be Quince & Co
yarn in your choice of color.
Giftable pattern of your choice.
Kindness of Knitters Blanket
I have a little notebook now
instead of using index cards.
I now have 100 squares!
Added Stitchmistress (Sharon of TV
Knitting Podcast), AmyBeth of TheFatSquirrelSpeaks podcast and Auntea. Sharon sent me quite a few bits of Socks that
Rock and now I know why so many people love that yarn. I could not stop with that stuff.
Aranami Shawl Olga Buraya-Kefelian using Quince & Co Finch. Colors TBA in a future episode.
Circles
+ Dots Quince & Co e-book. Fascinating collection of sweaters, hats,
scarves with theme of circles and dots.
Take a look.
I am
using Quince & Co Finch (fingering) in 4 shades of gray and black.
Acer Cardigan
by Amy Christoffers.
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| The Mistake! |
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| Dropping down to the mistake |
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| 30 minutes later it was fixed. |
Tips for fixing when you have to
drop down and pick up a boatload
- Use dpn’s
- Mark cable
rows with pieces of scrap yarn as you drop down
- Stay calm
The Blethering Room
from aquilterknits in Green Bay
Thanks for another great podcast
Paula! I enjoy knitting socks too. I started out on dpn’s….then magic loop and
I have pretty much settled on 2 circs. I was interested in the karbone
needles…glad you did the review. I received some signatures for Xmas and they
are wonderful. However, I still love all my Knitpicks too. So, with all these
needles here and there I think you should add needle storage to a upcoming
podcast! :-)
Accordian Style document case
available in office supply stores. Mainly
for circulars.
Place for labels, toss needles in
compartment, fairly handy to grab.
Case for my favorite needles
How to organize swatches? That is an issue for me.
Do you have suggestions?
In the Pipeline
Reading:
The Light
Between Oceans: A Novel by M.L.
Stedman
The Art of
Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Fell down the rabbit hole and bought this on my Nook.
Little
Bee by Chris Cleave. (library book)
Listening
Catching up on podcasts…2 Knit Lit Chicks, Caithness Craft
Collective,
Game
of Thrones: a Song of Ice and Fire. Book 1 by George R.R. Martin Have watched part of it on Netflix. Not family viewing at all.
Watching
Parenthood
Modern Family
House of Cards
Downton Abbey. Lively
thread in our group
Travel:
I’m going to Scotland!
Retreat
East Coast Retreat is in the Pipeline
There are still some details to work out. Nov 10-14 2013 near
Portland ME. All inclusive. Will include field trip to Quince & CO
I never had a policy.
I have just tried to do my very best each and every day. Abraham Lincoln.
The tune is At the Castle
Gate by Minstral Spirit from the collection Enter the
Woods. ww.magnatune.com
Have a great week.
Haste ye back and Hold your knitting close.
4 comments:
Lovely episode - thanks Paula! I am so happy to hear about the East Coast Retreat - I am going to do my best to be there!!
Shaila
As always I enjoyed this episode. I agree with you, "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats" is a great story. I listened to the audible production which was wonderful. The reader was excellent.
Prairepoet Jane
I've already marked my calendar for a November East Coast retreat! This would be great - count me in! Thanks everyone involved for looking into pulling it together.
I remember the first time that I dropped down a cable. I was lucky it was in Sheepswool, but I did as you did, dropping all the cable stitches down to the mistake then knitting the cable back up with DPN's. I felt so proud ;)
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