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.

Episode 336 Our First Journal

Mar 6th, 2020 33m 31s

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 abo

Episode 335 Shades of Indigo

Feb 6th, 2020 40m 38s

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 pla

Do All the Good You Can

Dec 12th, 2019 54m 59s

Please consider donating to fund ovarian cancer research by Dr. Katherine Fuh at Washington University, St. Louis MO. Make check payable to Washington University. Your donation is tax deductible. Mail to Knitting Pipeline, PO Box 549 Washington

Embroidery Meets Knitting

Oct 25th, 2019 56m 36s

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 s

Episode 332 Maine and Repair Tips

Oct 2nd, 2019 27m 47s

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

Episode 331 Toast to Good Health!

Aug 21st, 2019 33m 43s

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 G

Momo's Knitting

Jul 31st, 2019 30m 22s

Today’s episode is very special to me as I remember my grandmother on the 121st anniversary of her birthday, her knitting, and life lessons she taught me. I also share how I met Elizabeth Zimmermann both in her books and real life and how she b

Eagle Crest Retreat Information

Jul 22nd, 2019 8m 3s

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

Episode 329 Back in the Saddle

Jul 17th, 2019 49m 10s

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 Cobbleston

My Nature Co-host Joins Me

Apr 26th, 2019 40m 9s

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

Episode 327 Maine Retreat 2019

Apr 11th, 2019 6m 46s

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

Tomten Jacket and Millie Doll

Apr 9th, 2019 27m 37s

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 spo

Episode 325 Ides of March

Mar 17th, 2019 25m 13s

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

Surprise Episode

Feb 1st, 2019 30m 31s

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.

A Necessary Break

Jan 27th, 2019 5m 12s

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

Episode 322 February Retreat Information

Jan 4th, 2019 6m 31s

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

A Look Back and a Meet Up

Dec 18th, 2018 34m 37s

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 w

Norwegian Purl, February Retreat Update

Dec 5th, 2018 26m 17s

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.chery

Advent Calendar DIY

Nov 19th, 2018 25m 30s

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 calen

October Knitting, The Mitten Handbook

Nov 1st, 2018 53m 39s

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/Blup

Indigo Frost, Maine Retreat Recap

Oct 18th, 2018 24m 37s

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 s

Episode 316 Arched Gussets, Norwegian Fir

Sep 5th, 2018 34m 25s

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 A

Arched Gusset Mittens, Norwegian Fir Baby Cardigan

Sep 5th, 2018 34m 25s

Odette Hoodie Times Two

Aug 22nd, 2018 28m 40s

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