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On the needles:
(00:34)
Jasmin has unearthed her Brandywine
Shawl from the UFO bin, made out
of Abstract Fiber Hepburn in "Mousse". KAL, anyone? Jasmin also mentions the shawl pins by
Rosemary Hill. Gigi has finished
the Wrap
Front Cardigan. Jasmin is
finishing the collar of her Carli.
Gigi has finished the second vanilla
sock, knit out of Tess Yarns sock yarn. Gigi is excited about the Head
to Toe Project. Jasmin is making great progress on her Citron, knit out of the Knitmore
colorway in the Abstract Fiber Supersock. Gigi is working on Take 3
of her Frost
Flowers stole (by Charlene
Schurch), made out of the Shibui
Silk Cloud, and have a great
experience with WEBS.
We mention Brenda
Patipa's Tribute sock pattern,
Audrey's Frost
Flowers & Leaves shawl (by
Eugen Beugler) from A
Gathering of Lace.
Mother knows best: (21:01)
This week we discuss knitwear requests, and pricing. Jasmin
mention's Tanya's steampunk mini top hats.
Events: (32:14)
- 6/5: Spinning at the Retzlaff
Winery
- 6/12: WWKIP day . We'll be at Santana Row, in the center section across from
Sunglasses on the Row and Cohiba.
- 6/18-20: Black
Sheep Gathering. Eugene, OR.
When knitting
attacks! (36:24)
Gigi's Citron is a liiiiittle short on
yardage (Wüllenstudio). Jasmin's memory attacks her Brandywine
Shawl.
Tour de Fleece
Training: (44:57)
Week 1: Pick your project.
You can find Team Sasquatch here!
Straw into gold: (48:39)
Jasmin talks about spinning with
flash/Angelina.