Episode 68 Star Toe and Christmas Knitting

Published: Dec. 2, 2011, 9:13 p.m.

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Charr and Bronwyn visit.

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Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com

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Local hot spots for knitters:

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The Blend. Our local coffee shop and hang-out.

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Ewe-nique Yarns. Morton IL a full-service yarn shop. They carry a full line of yarns and tools including Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Elsabeth Lavold, Noro, Debbie Bliss, Sublime, KnitPicks Needles, Addi, Chia Goo, Hiya Hiya....and the people are friendly! What more do you need?\\xa0

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Hitchhiker by Martine Behm

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Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire

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Holly, Ivy, and Steve Three Christmas Hooligan Ornaments by Rebecca Danger

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Nubby Noro Mittens by Annie\'s Woolens

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Annabel Babe Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge

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Heart Hat by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Seamless Yoke Baby Sweater by Carol Barenys

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Smitten(A Holiday Garland) by Emily Ivey. www.yarnmiracle.com

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Big Snowy Owl by Purl Soho

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The Bee Keeper\'s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits aka "Hexipuffs"

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Sock Blanket by Shelly Kang

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Owl Puffs by Jenna Krupar

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Irish Hiking Scarf by Adrian Bizilia

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Palindrome: A Reversible Cable Scarf by Kristin Bellehumeur

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Seamless Saddle Shoulder Pullover by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Star Toe for Socks

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Set up as if you are doing a common wedge toe with even numbers of stitches on 4 dpns. Round 1 Knit to last 2 stitches on needle. Knit 2 tog\\xa0\\xa0 Round 2 Knit around

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Repeat above until you have half the number of stitches you started with. Then do the decrease row on all rounds until you have 8 stitches remaining. Cut yarn and run through these 8 stitches.

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Sock Tips from Have a Yarn

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Bronwyn\'s Handmade Christmas:Pie in a Jar

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recipes on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com

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for Hand\\xa0Scrub and Lotion Bars

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Knitting Pipeline Retreat March 2-3, 2012 (Friday evening and all day Sat) in Washington IL\\xa0 information on overnight accommodations is in the show notes.\\xa0

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Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com

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Show sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business www.longaberger.com/paula\\xa0and Quince & Co.\\xa0If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start here with their beautiful and reasonable wools. www.quinceandco.com

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Haste ye back!\\ufeff

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