Episode 74 Hitchhiking Out of the Dog House

Hitchhiker, Beginner transitions to Intermediate knitter

Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com.

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

 If 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.  Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com

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

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

Sarah and Bronwyn join me for today’s episode.

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Needle Notes and In The Pipeline

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

We mention Knit Knit Café Podcast and Abby knitting conductive thread into her mitts.

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

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

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

The Blethering Room

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

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

High Notes: Bronwyn:  Music Together; Sarah: Sledding; Paula: DVR’s

Low Notes: Bronwyn: failed charging of laptops; Paula: when you think you have recorded a show and you haven’t

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

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

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

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

Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com

Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle

Mail to:

Knitting Pipeline Retreat

PO Box 549

Washington IL 61571

Haste ye back!