Episode 74 Hitchhiking Out of the Dog House

Published: Jan. 20, 2012, 6:03 p.m.

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Hitchhiker, Beginner transitions to Intermediate knitter

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Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com.

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This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns in Morton IL, and The Fiber Universe.

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\\xa0If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US.\\xa0 Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com

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Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.\\xa0 Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners.\\xa0

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The Fiber Universe in downtown Peoria is the newest sponsor for our Knitting Pipeline Retreat and the show.

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Sarah and Bronwyn join me for today\\u2019s episode.

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I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions.\\xa0 Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper.

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Needle Notes and In The Pipeline

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Bronwyn FO\'s: Maluka by Bea Schmidt ,\\xa0\\xa0 Tea Bags Basket by\\xa0 Knitvana,\\xa0 Touch Screen Phone Mitts\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

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We mention Knit Knit Caf\\xe9 Podcast and Abby knitting conductive thread into her mitts.

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Bronwyn is test knitting my first published design, Piper\\u2019s Journey.\\xa0 It should be published by Quince & Co around the end of January or so.\\xa0 And yes, we are doing a KAL on our Board!

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Sarah:\\xa0 Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire.\\xa0 Queued: Flying Geese Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting

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Paula:\\xa0FO: Hitchhiker by Martine Behm\\xa0 WIP:\\xa0Ten Stitch Twist Blanket by Frankie Brown\\xa0\\xa0 In Pipeline: Rebecca Danger The Big Book of Knitted Monsters , OhSo Hat by Lee Bernstein, and Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer.

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The Blethering Room

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Sarah tells the story of her Make Up Skein of yarn.

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We answer questions from k4charlotte.\\xa0 When does a beginner knitter become an intermediate knitter?\\xa0 When do you know to back out of a project because you are in too deep?\\ufeff

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High Notes: Bronwyn:\\xa0 Music Together; Sarah: Sledding; Paula: DVR\\u2019s

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Low Notes: Bronwyn: failed charging of laptops; Paula: when you think you have recorded a show and you haven\\u2019t

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A big High Note is Our retreat!\\xa0 We still have room for you!\\xa0

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March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday

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Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571

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$50 for all or $40 for Sat only.\\xa0 Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch.

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Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com

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Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle

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Mail to:

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Knitting Pipeline Retreat

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PO Box 549

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Washington IL 61571

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Haste ye back!\\ufeff

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