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Pipeliner Notes
This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and Knitcircus Yarns.
Quince & Co brings you American wool and other responsibly
sourced fibers. We have new colors of our tonal DK weight, Phoebe. Perseus,
Orion, Ursa, Andromeda,and Cygnus. Find us at Quince and Co dot com.
Knitcircus Yarns
specializes in hand-dyed gradients and gradient stripes. Knitcircus is the proud sponsor of the first
annual "shop hop" to celebrate our local fiber shops! Join us October
6-8 for a fun weekend of shopping, classes, trunk shows and more! Find us at www.knitcircus.com
and be sure to join our Ravelry group and listen to our podcast.
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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!
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Pipeliner Notes
Thanks to everyone who has been in touch with me and for
participating in the groups on Ravelry.
Many thanks to PiscesKnitter who left an iTunes review on 9/29/17
and to all of you who have left star ratings.
Events
KnitCircus Giveaway!
Trampoline: 100% Superwash Merino 440 yds
Colorway: Just have a
little Faith Impressionist
Leave a comment in the Ravelry Group thread here. Prompt is
Do you have a favorite tree or type of tree?
#knittingpipelineglovekal
Thank you to Liz-Knitz in AZ who sent a box of handknit hats
and other winter wear for Threads, Hope, and Love.
Nature Notes
I am writing on October 3 and as of this time we may still
have hummingbirds migrating through. I saw one at the feeder on October 1. I’m
sure these are the stragglers but it is more important than ever to help these
little guys fuel up for the migratory flight. One morning I stepped outside on
the deck and a hummingbird, probably a juvenile from the looks of it, hovered
so close to me that I could have reached out and grabbed him, although I’m sure
his reflexes are faster than mine.
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| Trail view |
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| Trail view towards Illinois River |
My husband and I hiked the Pimetoui Trail at Forest Park
last Thursday. He has hiked this trail before but it was the first time for me.
This trail is probably the most challenging of all the trails in the park as it
takes you from the bottom of the river bluff to the top of the bluff so there
is a lot of uphill hiking. It isn’t all uphill though, it is up and down and
then up and down. The view from the top of the trail, which is on Grandview
Drive, was spectacular as we could see the Illinois River framed by the trees
of the woods. Grandview Drive in Peoria is where we take guests visiting the
area. The road is nearly 3 miles of winding down the bluff past historic homes.
It was constructed in 1903 and when Teddy Roosevelt visiting in 1910 he called
it “the world’s most beautiful drive”, hence the name Grandview Dr.
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| From the top of Grandview Dr. Illinois River in background. |
It’s the only linear park on the National Historic Register.
As we hiked along the trail we saw autumn wildflowers…the
only one I could name was fall aster and I’m sure it has a more specific name.
I need to brush up on my wildflower identification, especially for fall.
A few days ago I had a random Pileated Woodpecker sighting
from inside the house. Those birds never cease to astound me with their
prehistoric appearance and large size. He spent a while foraging for insects on
a maple tree at the edge of the woods but didn’t stay long enough for me to get
a photo.
October
is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. It is the
distant hills once more in sight, and the enduring constellations above them
once again.
—Hal
Borland
Needle Notes
You
have to knit what you want to knit! Go with the current—your own current.
I
am decidedly in sweater mode and have been for a while.
Gigi by Devin Ventre—can
hardly wait to get started!
Kit
by Barrett Wool Co should be here soon!
Antler
Cardigan by TinCanKnits: Almost
done except for buttons. Afraid this one may be a frog or flop. To be discussed in future episode.
Little Willet by Dawn
Catanzaro
Quince & Co
Willet
(cleaner cotton)
Might be the color which is not my favorite. Missy aka Marynvoigt
knitted this sweater for Helene in Chickadee and it is a favorite. I'm planning on taking out the embroidery. Buttons will help.
Pattern
well written and easy to follow
Book Notes
Kindred
Knits: Knitting for Little Ones Near and Far by Susan B Anderson with
Quince & Co
I’ve already made several of these designs…SSK class. I’ve
knitted the basic cardigan, the doll sweater, and the Empire waist Cardigan.
Susan is the absolute best for proportion in design, color,
ease of knitting. And she’s done all that AND she also illustrated the book
with charming drawings.
All designs use Quince & Co Lark, worsted weight.
From Child’s Tee to Cardi in Ten Easy Steps
Highly Recommended!
Have a great week, haste ye back and hold your knitting
close.
1 comment:
How can one pick just one favorite tree - especially in the fall in Colorado.....the colors are spectacular in late September and into October. Of course, the Aspens put on their fall coats in all shades of green, yellow, orange & red! The maples are fabulous.....we have one in our yard that turns the most amazing shades of orange to bright burgundy and makes me smile every time I see it! Then the background of rich green and blue-green of the spruces takes the breath away!
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