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behind Think Outside the Sox, as she shares the inspiration for the
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will be available to sign books after the talk.
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On the needles: (1:01)
This week, Gregory and Andrew take over the show. Andrew is
still a monogamous knitter and is working on the Not
Your Standard Issue sweatshirt in
Manos for Jasmin. Andrew talks about winning some roving for the oldest
WIP at a yarn shop. Gregory is working on another cardigan in blue and
green Divé. Gregory is working on the New York Niece knee socks.
Husband knows best: (6:18)
Andrew brags about hand-knit socks. The guys discuss the fashion
of wearing socks with sandals. The guys like Teva sandals. Andrew
mentions Chaco sandals.
When knitting attacks!
(15:32)
Gregory talks about fixing a
cable. Andrew neglects to knit the cap on a sleeve.
Reviews: (19:16)
Andrew and Gregory review "Guy
Knits" by XRX books. Andrew likes
the Perfectly
Plain Vest. They agree that the
production is good, and it's worth a flip through. They discuss
balancing plain knitting with more interesting knitting.
They also review Knits
Men Want by Bruce Weinstein, and
both guys LOVE it! Andrew makes note of the cable knit mug from
Starbucks. Andrew loves the Raglan
Sleeved Henley, and wants it made
out of handspun. Andrew tells a story about a fateful sweater fitting.
The guys also mention the Warm
and Ready set as well.
Tour de Fleece training: (31:49)
Traditional cyclists
Week 5: Clean your wheel. Go
out on a nice day!
Hand cyclists
Week 5: Read through the directions,
highlight your size, and make sure you're in the Team Sasquatch
Ravelry group!
Straw into Gold:
(36:32)
Gregory talks about learning
the park
and draft method of spinning.