My husband, Bob, joined me for a casual chat about what we are doing. He is always improving his coffee making ritual. Our word for the week is "wraith". We are seeing just a few signs of spring in our woods. I am in a major decluttering mode. Enjoy, Paula and Bob

I've been thinking of doing a journal style episode for a while so here it is. For the first time ever some of the audio just didn't record. I learned a lot in this first attempt. I hope you enjoy. My husband, Bob, joined me in conversation about nature, words, books, and what's been going on with my knitting. Thanks for listening.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my campaign to raise funds for ovarian cancer research by Dr. Katherine Fuh. I am knitting Cobblestone #4 by Jared Flood. I knitted 2 Toadstool Dolls by Susan B Anderson for my granddaughters to play with at Christmas and Miss Marple by Nadia Crétin-LéChenne for my 2 year old granddaughter. I also share books I’ve been reading with an unintentional indigo theme. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint...

I am raising money to fund ovarian cancer research for Dr. Katherine Fuh at Washington University. My husband joins me in this episode. I talk about my finished Cobblestone by Jared Flood (the 3rd one this year), and new projects. I review To the Point by Leila Raven and my husband gives a quick lesson on triangles. We throw in some family stories and nature chat for fun.

I finished lengthening the Odette Hoodies for my granddaughters. In order to distract from a different dye lot of Quince & Co Lark, I added a kangaroo pocket and embellished with embroidery. I share with you how I added the pockets and I give some embroidery tips. My husband joins me in this episode for Nature Notes, In The Pipeline, and High Note/Low Note.

I finished Cobblestone #2 and started on #3. I share how I lengthened the Odette Hoodies by Carrie Bostick Hoge. These fit my granddaughters perfectly right now but they needed a few more inches in the body of the sweater. The Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Kennebunk, Maine was fabulous, as always! I share some highlights from the retreat. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co. Knitting Pipeline is a Bluprint Affiliate. Bluprint offers affordable online classes and supplies. When you...

I finished Cobblestone #2 and want to start on a third one. I am knitting on my Northeasterly strips and started a pair of mittens for The Maine Mitten Project. The CT I had on August 8 showed no signs of cancer, ovarian or otherwise. Praise God! Thank you for your support throughout my treatments. 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...

In today's episode I honor my grandmother and her knitting. She taught me many life lessons. I also share how I met Elizabeth Zimmermann, both in her books and real life, and how she became my knitting mentor through letters we wrote over a period of years.

Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat October 30-Nov 2, 2019 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 October 30, 2019 (check in time 3-5 PM) Check out by 10 am Saturday, November 2, 2019.   Single Occupancy           ...

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...

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.

Links to registration information is available in the blog post, in both Ravelry Groups, and here. Knitting Pipeline Maine Retreat 2019 September 22-26, 2019 Sunday 2:00 PM through Thursday 11:00 AM

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.

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 felt up to podcasting today so I went for it! I hope you enjoy hearing about a few finished projects and some newly cast on projects.

I will be podcasting less regularly in the months ahead. This episode explains the reason.

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.    

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 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. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.

We made Advent Calendars to swap at the Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat. I finished Close to You by Justyna Lorkowska and dishcloths. This episode has November Nature Notes and a giveaway.

I finished my socks in Dyabolical Yarn and a pair of mittens from The Mitten Book 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.

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...

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.

Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal I finished (two) Odette Hoodies by Carrie Bostick Hoge and one Leaf Top Baby Hat by Susan B Anderson. Topic: When do I abandon a knitting project?