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Episode 588

On the Needles:(0:58)

Gigi worked on the calf increases of the Hue Loco knee high socks:

Jasmin is making steady progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. 

Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.

Gigi worked some on her speckled fade cowl out of Onyx Fibers Arts

Jasmin has finished the body of her Payne Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The emperor’s new sweater” and started the first sleeve.

Gigi's preemie hat kit: she is making baby bear hats, and found some white yarn for polar bears.

Jasmin finished her Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in “Peppery”

Gigi's Ochre cardigan: She worked on the second sleeve and finished the lace at the cuff.

Jasmin pulled her Cassidy out of the ufo bin and is nearly done with the second sleeve. It is made in Abstract Fiber Miro worsted in the “Rosewood” color way. 

Gigi begrudgingly knitted a bit on Opus the Octopus

Events(24:41)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder

copy of Operation Sock Drawer

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020  

Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020

Mother Knows Best:(26:55)

When in doubt, ask someone!

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Oakland's Children's Hospital

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

When Knitting Attacks: (35:22)

Gigi was attacked by her fade cowl.

Jasmin kept misturning cables. Also, she did not check her project page. 

Gigi knitted on the Hue Loco socks, tried them on, the foot was too long. Frogged back

Jasmin plans to finish the Barberry cardigan (RAVELRY LINK) next.

Hue Loco knee highs : .  Two handspans of knitting that need to be frogged

Straw into Gold:(43:53)

Jasmin set her Elsa blue Abby batts

Jasmin set  the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber. 

Jasmin started spinning some deep red and deep pink superfine merino/silk

Knits in Space:(46:11)

Five weeks of shark week on the National Geographic channel

And Sew On:(49:52)

Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt. 

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On the Needles:(0:37)

Gigi is sewing in ends on finished projects, because she doesn’t need to be engaged.

Six pairs of socks, and three preemie hats. Genevieve helped. 

Jasmin is making steady progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong);

she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. 

Gigi is working on sewing in snaps on the Victorian girl coat

Jasmin finished her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts Arts “Veronica”. 

Gigi knitted on the Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.

Jasmin has finished the body of her Payne Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The emperor’s new

sweater”

Gigi is working on a cowl out of Onyx yarn in a fade pattern 

Jasmin started a Layered Cloche from Weekend Hats in The Dye Project/Sea Change Fibers Sport/High

Tide Marl base

Gigi is working on Knitmore cowls, and the Primary colors cowl is bound off using Jeny's super stretchy

bind off

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit, and she is making baby bear hats

Gigi has started a Ridgeline cowl out of Backyard Fiberworks. 

Gigi is working on a sleeve of the Ochre cardigan

Gigi is knitting on a tentacle for Opus the Octopus

Events(11:10)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder

copy of Operation Sock Drawer

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen KnitGirllls podcast

Fiberworld 2020  

Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020

Mother Knows Best(14:53)

Feed your Inner Child

When Knitting Attacks: (19:35)

Gigi messed up the lace pattern on the Ochre cardigan.

The yarn for the baby yarn bear hats had repeated weak spots

For the Victorian coat, Gigi sewed in fancy buttons with backing buttons. She needs to add snaps,

But  she can’t sew snaps under fancy buttons .  

The cowl in Onyx yarn needs shorter needles, it  is all stretched out 

Review:(26:07)

Modern Heritage Knits, by Christine Danaee

Straw into Gold:(38:32)

Jasmin finished plying, skeined up, and needs to set her Elsa blue Abby batts

Jasmin is finished plying and skeined up, and needs to set  the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber. 

Jasmin started spinning some deep red and deep pink superfine merino/silk

Short Rows:(39:58)

Genevieve finished a hat. She is weaving a scarf on a Schacht Cricket loom. She also cast on a preemie hat. 

Knits in Space:(46:18)

Gigi is showing off finished projects, and went on a virtual trip to the big box store.

She is thinking of taking a Tailoring class online, at Cañada College in the fall

Car wash for Rex

And Sew On:(52:30)

Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt.

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On the Needles:(0:54)

Gigi wants to make knee high socks. She cast on two skeins of Hue Loco.

Jasmin is making good progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's

knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit: she is making more baby bear hats out of Jamieson yarn and she found

some yellow yarn, and is knitting bee hives .

Jasmin has finished the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts, all but the second cuff and is figuring out how to get more yarn to finish.

Gigi is working on the Ochre Cardigan; She is working on the sleeves.

In Stitches (12:22)

Gigi is sleeping under a Stack and Whack quilt.

A line skirt 

Events(13:16)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020  Jasmin mentions Stefan from Saturday Night Live

Tour de Fleece has started! #Team Sasquatch

Mother Knows Best:(20:58)

Set yourself up for success.

When Knitting Attacks: (32:01)

Gigi : an old UFO managed to unravel partially. 

She connected the eyelids for Opus, the octopus. 

She lost her mojo, and just wants to knit, without thinking 

Jasmin lost yarn chicken for her Cardizen

Review:(37:43)

Big Book of Christmas Knits

Straw into Gold:(53:47)

Tour de Fleece! Jasmin is on the home stretch spinning the Targhee/Romney/Angelina from Morro Fleece

for a sweater. 

She is using the Schacht Double Ended Electric Bobbin Winder, blue shop towels and oil applicator

Gigi is spinning on the Jenkins Turkish drop spindle

Knits in Space:(59:07)

And Sew On:(1:05:48)

Gigi finished a basket of sack gowns !

She is planning to alternate bigger projects with NICU projects

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On the Needles:(0:42)

Jasmin is on the second half of  her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's

knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. She loves Annie's Cheese Puffs.

Gigi wants to make knee high socks. Cast on Hue Loco. 4 socks on the needles one pair is past waste

yarn for heels 

Also, Vanilla is the new Black socks for Xmas gifts. I pair in pink Neon Now from a couple of Stitches

ago, one pair in bright striped yellow from a yarn swap. 

Jasmin finished the first sleeve of the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts, and started the second.

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit: she is making more

baby bear hats out of Jamison yarn, she found some yellow yarn, and is knitting bee hives .

Gigi is working on the Ochre Cardigan. Judy’s super stretchy bind off for the neckband (this is actually Jeny's super stretchy bind-off, not Judy's).

She has started on the

sleeves.

Gigi wants to make knee high socks. She cast on two skeins of Hue Loco. She has 4 socks on the

needles, one pair is past the waste yarn for heels 

Also, Vanilla is the new Black socks for Xmas gifts. I pair in pink Neon Now from Stitches 2018,

and one pair  in bright striped yellow from a yarn swap. 

In Stitches (23:23)

Gigi is wearing  the A line skirt from Beginning Clothing Construction class from West Valley College, and

she is sleeping under a Stack and Whack quilt.

Jasmin talks about the burrito pillow cases Gigi made for the kids

Events(29:57)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

The is some Stash Dash related trash talk

Fiberworld 2020 

Tour de Fleece has started! #Team Sasquatch

Mother Knows Best:(35:12)

Do regular check ins

When Knitting Attacks: (40:11)

Gigi found turning the heel on the Vanilla sock challenging. Also, she used thick cotton for waste yarn.

It feels worsted size with sock yarn 

Chewie and Han help with the Match and Move.

Review:(49:21)

Wild Mittens, Unruly Socks 2

by Lumi Karmitsa

Straw into Gold:(57:48)

Tour de Fleece! Jasmin is still spinning the Targhee/Romney/Angelina for the sweater from Morro Fleece

Knits in Space:(59:07)

JAWS at the drive in. Perfecting our experience. Social distance walks. Regular routines.

And Sew On:(1:01:32)

Gigi dug out a box of cut out sack gowns with envelope neckline. She is working on them assembly line

style. Still remaining are draw strings. Genevieve helped by sewing a basting line to help with turning the

hem. 

The saga of missing accessory box: Now that Gigi can use the sewing machine again, she needs to

relearn how to use the computerized machine

Gigi likes to listen to the  Stitch Please! podcast

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 On the Needles:(0:48)

The Kapuzin Hoodie has gone from Genevieve to Rex

Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, and Possum in a pale grey.

We mention the safety issues with the new ravelry format. Jasmin mentIons the Screen reader accessibility feature on the iPhone.

Jasmin is on the second MC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong);

she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.

Gigi finished the  Knitmore Cowl 2.0 in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes

Jasmin has made some progress on her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Mae Designs in

Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Veronica”

Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza, with Knitcompanion. She finished the neckline 

Jasmin started her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Oink Pigments Dapper in

“The Emperor’s New Sweater”, she’s past the armholes and bust short rows.

Gigi has set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction. She made pompoms 

and finished 10 hats

Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage. She blocked an envelope neck sweater for True North Hearts

and Hands. 

Jasmin is working on the first sleeve of the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi wants to make knee high socks. She cast on two pairs out of  Hue Loco

In Stitches (24:16)

Gigi is wearing the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class at West Valley College. 

Events(26:00)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Tour de Fleece! 

Mother Knows Best:(27:32)

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Cooperation makes it happen! Sesame Street song.

When Knitting Attacks: (30:38)

Gigi lost yarn chicken.  She needs one more skein for the Pointed Firs shawl 

Straw into Gold:(34:50)

Spinning while listening to Sheepspot live is a great match. Tour de Fleece! Quick training!

Jasmin mentions Morro Fleeceworks

And Stinky and Dirty

Tour de Fleece quicktraining: pick a project, go fast

Knits in Space:(42:02)

Enjoying peace and quiet on the back porch

And Sew On:(46:51)

Gigi's fabric got delivered.

Gigi found a box of cut out sack gowns with envelope necklines. She is working on them assembly line

style. Last step is remaining: hem and draw strings 

The saga of missing accessory box concludes!

She found double sided needles for finishing serger seams, and Genevieve helped 

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On the Needles:(0:52)

Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, and Possum in a pale grey.

Jasmin finished her   Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus

Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi is working on the  Knitmore Cowl 2.0 in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes

Jasmin finished her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and

“Espresso”.

Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.

Jasmin is on the second MC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction.

Jasmin started her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Mae Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Veronica”

Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage. She blocked Girl Just Wanna Have Fun, and 'Dreas Shawl

Jasmin swatched for her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Oink Pigments Dapper in

“The Emperor’s New Sweater”.

Gigi mentions the Fiber Nation podcast

Gigi undid the ugly finish on the Knitmore Depth cowl, Kitchenering it looser. 

Jasmin is working on the back of the  Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi has no socks on the needles; she wants to make knee high socks. 

Also, it is time to get started for Xmas knitting

Private stash dash: Gigi is trying to get stuff finished finished finished 

In Stitches (28:24)

Gigi is wearing 2 new nightshirts. 

Events(29:19)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Mother Knows Best:(31:40)

Sharing good news.

When Knitting Attacks: (38:46)

Gigi's Ochre cardigan had issues.

Also, the Red cowl got worked on.

Jasmin needs to tighten up the raglan decreases on the octopus pullover

Short Rows:(42:40)

Genevieve talks about her knitting

Knits in Space:(47:45)

Drive in movies!

And Sew On:(51:43)

Gigi sewed one more half lined night gown. It needs photos to be finished, finished, finished! 

She dug out a box of cut out sack gowns with envelope neckline. She is working on them assembly line

style.

The saga of missing accessory box concludes!

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On the Needles:(0:40)

Jasmin is roughly 12 rounds from the collar of her   Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments

“Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi is visualizing Opus the Octopus.

Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, Possum in a pale, smoky grey.

Jasmin is ¾ finished with her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon”

and “Espresso”.

Gigi is knitting a Knitmore Cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes 

She is writing writing up the pattern as she knits.

Jasmin is working on the back of the  Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in St. Louis Blues with Knitcompanion.

Jasmin is still on the first CC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong)

Gigi finished the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Gigi blocked a Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa for a friend

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction.

Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage 

Private stash dash: Gigi is trying to get stuff finished finished finished 

In Stitches (21:29)

Gigi is wearing a cozy half lined night shirt.

Jasmin talks about wearing her caftan and Southern Comfort

Events(25:14)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Mother Knows Best:(27:48)

Do it, even if the circumstances aren’t perfect

Here's the link to our Black Lives Matter instagram highlight

The CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall

Lois and Clark, the new adventures of Superman

When Knitting Attacks: (35:26)

Jasmin missed some stitches on her Embrace Octopus

Gigi's Ochre Cardigan was challenging

Gigi's Sewn bowl cozy, came out worse for wear from the wash

She kitchenered a cowl,  in the Fiberseed Knitmore colorway with intentional pooling.

Jasmin mentioned the Presser foot for sewing curves

Knits in Space:(43:31)

Virtual sleepover! SO MUCH FUN!

Virtual Blocking Session

And Sew On:(47:53)

Gigi sewed quilting lines into the bowl cozy.

She took photos of the half lined night gowns 

Gigi finished yet another half lined night shirt

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On the Needles:(0:40)

Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale, smoky grey.

Jasmin finished the second sleeve and joined it to the body for her  Embrace Octopus

pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus.

Jasmin is ¾ finished with her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon”

and “Espresso”.

Gigi started a Knitmore Cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes 

She is writing writing up pattern as she knits.

Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.

Jasmin started the first CC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong)

Gigi finished the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction.

In Stitches (17:07)

Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College,

and a grey floral dress from ages ago. Jasmin suggests Butt shorts  and Gigi is thinking about

Cat Bordhi wristers

Jasmin wore a polka dot dress that Gigi made ages ago

Events(21:48)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Mother Knows Best:(23:53)

Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres' podcast Sheepspot

Jasmin mentions Project Cornerstone.

Here's the link to our Black Lives Matter instagram highlight

The CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall

When Knitting Attacks: (31:45)

Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs.

Gigi's Sewn bowl cozy.  It came out worse for wear from the wash

Jasmin joined the sleeves on the WRONG SIDES of her octopus pullover

Knits in Space:(40:33)

Making, making, making. Sharing.

Ben and Jerry's Sweet Cream base recipe.

Oxo Julienne Peeler

The Perfect Scoop

Cuisinart 2 qt ice cream maker 

Pawley studio (pie plate)

And Sew On:(50:36)

Gigi finished the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class.

Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to take pictures 

The saga of the missing box of  presser feet continues.

Gigi needs to make a sturdy copy of the sloper on a polypropylene sheet from Tap Plastic 

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On the Needles:(0:43)

Jasmin finished the first sleeve and is about halfway through the second on her her Embrace Octopus

pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles  are done. She finished four eye lids.

We mention an article in Threads Magazine on pressing while sewing (article is no longer available) 

Jasmin cast on a Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) in Black Cat Fibers Nomad

Sock “Copyrights”.

Jasmin needs to think about her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,

Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.

Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.

Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

The stripes are done, she needs to finish the border. 

Gigi cast on the herringbone shawlPointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in

a pale smoky grey. 

Jasmin has finished her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted a bunch, cast on some more, and they are in various

states of construction.

Three hats are finished. 

In Stitches (28:38)

#MeMadeMay is almost over! Jasmin is wearing a dress that Gigi made in the Draping class at West

Valley College, and some Southern Comfort

by LoLo Body Care.

Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College.

Events(33:10)

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Mother Knows Best:(38:50)

Nothing is too hard!

When Knitting Attacks: (46:26)

Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs, Ochre cardigan, and Clockwork.

Jasmin is working on the Octopus sweater.

Blueprint/Craftsy is going out of business

Straw into Gold:(53:07)

Spinning with Rex, winding bobbins.

Knits in Space:(55:10)

Birds of Prey soundtrack!

Jasmin has started a quarantine journal, and a quarantine cookbook. Also Quarantinis!

And Sew On:(59:13)

Gigi is working on the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. It is a Persian floral

motif.

Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to weave in ends. 

The saga of the missing box of  presser feet continues.

Korean pattern saga: Gigi dug out a pink and red  floral from the stash, washed and dried it. She wants to

use the sloper from last semesters class. She ordered a book from the teacher on how to use the sloper. 

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On the Needles:(0:42)

Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the

Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles  are done. This is my weekend knitting 

Jasmin is working on the back of her Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion

Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in

Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

Gigi is working on Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in

a pale smoky grey.  The pattern is visible

Jasmin is working on the Foolproof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn "Sun River" in "Espresso" and "Persimmon". 

Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. Knitted one, it needs a pompom.  3 are finished 

In Stitches (13:19)

#MeMadeMay is coming up: Gigi wore a nightgown!

Events(14:17)

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Jasmin got a processed fleece from Morro Fleeceworks that she bought at last year's Spinning at the Winery 

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020  

Mother Knows Best:(17:32)

Go big, since you’re already home. Try something new and outrageous with your knitting/baking/styling. 

When Knitting Attacks: (24:20)

Gigi was attacked by her Pointed Firs. 

Knits in Space:(29:50)

Taking walks and laughing with Sam. 

Dr Gemma does Instagram Lives

Sasha of Sheepspot does Instagram lives

Pawley Studios does a Twitch stream

Jam PDX

Missouri Quilt Company tutorials

And Sew On:(36:23)

Gigi is almost finished with the third half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching. She tells the  

saga of the missing box with presser feet. 

She got beautiful fabric from Joanne’s, ordered a pattern. 

On the Needles:(0:41)

Gigi finished the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan

Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the

Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus.

Gigi likes her Ott-lite, and Jasmin likes her fancy Ott-lite.

Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion

She is having a hard time getting used to technology 

Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,

Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.

Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi finished Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex

She found some Hue Loco sock yarn 

Jasmin has her Musselburgh hat in her purse.

Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Jasmin is enthusing about black yarn with a rainbow (Veronica from Onyx Fiber Arts)  and she mentioned the Classic Cozy Raglan 

Gigi is knitting  preemie hats again

Gigi cast on the Pointed Firs  shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey.

Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in

Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted one, it needs a pompom.

In Stitches (21:25)

Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore an old nightgown she sewed.

Events(25:09)

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Virtual Vogue Knitting Live

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

Mother Knows Best:(27:41)

Treat yourself. Something small. A good smell, a favorite meal. We mention Dr Gemma's Daily tips.

Please share the small things you are doing, and your small treats in this weeks thread.

When Knitting Attacks: (35:43)

Gigi ripped back the Ochre cardigan again.

Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the light color does show the pattern. 

She needed to start it three more times anyway 

Knits in Space:(40:21)

Some Good News! A great way to start your day.

And Sew On:(43:04)

Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching; 

She told the saga of the box of presser feet. 

But she found two stippled pieces for sofa cushions, and is planning a quartet of quilts

This episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:37)

Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.

Only about 50 shawl stitches left. She needs to pay attention and count.

Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!

Jasmin is roughly a handspan into her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean”

and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. One tentacle is done. This is weekend knitting.

Jasmin finished her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola

Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower.

Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,

Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.

Gigi is finishing another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and

Lurex.  She needs to bind off the toe. She is not totally out of sock yarn, she bought some Hue Loco at

Stitches.

Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Jasmin is nearly at the armholes of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum

Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking 

Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, super wash merino rayon bamboo 

in a denim color with Knitcompanion

She is having a hard time getting used to technology 

Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl

In Stitches (27:04)

Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore a me-made nightgown

Events(31:11)

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Virtual Vogue Knitting Live

Mother Knows Best:(33:32)

Grant a wish (Positive Discipline)

When Knitting Attacks: (38:18)

Gigi was attacked by her Ochre cardigan, fade cowl, and Pointed Firs.

Knits in Space:(44:00)

Jasmin baked cookies with Lady Dye Diane live, seamed Quadrat with friends on zoom.

And Sew On:(47:36)

Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching; She cut the third one 

Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class.

Gigi dug out the pattern of the A-line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class. 

She is planning to make four more with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely black on

black, discrete leopard print.  

Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Cover stitch machine is set up.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:39)

Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl

stitches per repeat. She needs to pay attention and count.

Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!

Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean”

and “Hibiscus Kiss”. Ready for colorwork. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion

She is having a hard time getting used to technology 

Jasmin is about to finish her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola

Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower.

Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and

Lurex.  

Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,

Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.

Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

Jasmin mentions Canon Hand dyes does fraternal sockyarn;  Jasmin mentions the knitty's

Helix socks

Knitting at Jasmin’s house 

12:12 DEAD AIR

Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking 

Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum

Jasmin started her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

Gigi is working on Clockwork

Jasmin is knitting on Bleideag by Ysolda Teague in Westwool Bicycle.

Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl

In Stitches (20:49)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under

the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . Me Made May is coming up 

Gigi wore the A line skirt from her beginning sewing class and a nightgown, and Jasmin wore a

flared skirt that Gigi made, paired with a top out of ribbon from Tess yarns

Events(24:56)

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Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool

Virtual Vogue Knitting Live

Mother Knows Best:(26:15)

You are the boss of you

Dr Gemma has strategies and coping skills 

Jasmin recommended The Perfect Scoop (ice cream recipe book) 

When Knitting Attacks: (30:40)

Gigi worked on the French Can-can while watching tv

Gigi's fade cowl  gave her a hard time, so she  ripped it back. The yarn needs stockinette stitch to shine. 

Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the dark color doesn’t show the pattern at all.

Jasmin worked on the Quadrat  pullover, but did the cuff in needles that were too big

Straw into Gold:(34:39)

Jasmin spins with Sasha from Sheepspot, roving from Morro Fleece works for a Cozy Classic Raglan

Happy Podcastiversary!

Knits in Space:(43:06)

Gigi enjoyed her zoom knitting group 

Gigi watches YouTube videos. She liked He Sewed She Sewed

Jasmin and the kids took goodies to the teachers and doorbell ditched them.

Review:(46:54)

Harry Potter Knits

And Sew On:(1:05:45)

Gigi is almost finished with a the half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching 

She cut the next one in a blue and cream fabric with a paisley print. 

Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class.

Gigi dug out the pattern of the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class. 

She is planning to make four with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely  black on

black, discreet leopard print.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:39)

Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl

stitches per repeat.

Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean”

and “Hibiscus Kiss” #projectsweaterchest

Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion

Jasmin is on the second sleeve of her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola

Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower.

Gigi mentions Boston Jen's Dishcloth/ Goodreader  tutorial

Gigi  finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy yarn with  

pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn,

Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.  

Gigi is working on a fade cowl .

Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and

“Espresso”.

Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

She came up with an idea how not to have bunching with slipped stitches 

Jasmin has made some progress on her CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the

“Pepper” colorway.

Gigi is working on a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. 

Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class.

In Stitches (23:35)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under

the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover

Anna sweater

Events(25:11)

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Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool

Mother Knows Best:(27:23)

Be kind to yourself! Be gentle with your body.  

When Knitting Attacks: (31:43)

Gigi worked on the French Can-can while zooming with friends.

Gigi's fade cowl  gave her a hard time. 

Knits in Space:(36:13)

Jasmin baked scones with Lady Dye Diane on IG live. Cream Scones from the Joy of Cooking

And Sew On:(42:53)

Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining. Done 

Jasmin finished installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on

instagram and in the Mariah project page.

Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper.  She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in

place, and then decided to machine sew

Jasmin did her first bit of visible mending on a comforter, and sewed her Sterling labels into some of

her finished knits.

Gigi started sewing half-lined nightshirts 

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On the Needles:(0:37)

Gigi finally figured out bead placement, and started the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan

The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat.

Jasmin finished  her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green

while on video chat. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza, in a denim color 

Jasmin is more than half done with her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in

The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. 

Gigi  finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with black, red

and brown stripes. She is working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with  

pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another

Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.  

Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and

“Espresso”.

Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl .

Jasmin cast on a CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the “Pepper” colorway.

Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

In Stitches (13:51)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under

the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks , 

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover

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Purloined:(19:44)

What are you stalking? from The Yarniacs 

Mrs Watson by Martina Behm. 

Mother Knows Best:(22:53)

Reach out and touch someone by phone

Jasmin starts the day with the Sheepspot live and ends it with Dr Gemma's live in the evening 

When Knitting Attacks: (28:04)

Gigi thought she had figured out bead placement on the French Cancan. She didn’t like beads in the

chain of knitted stitches next to the lace. 

Gigi swatched for a fade cowl, then she swatched again with fingering yarn, because she had pulled out

the first fingering swatch, put the needles away and not taken notes. She repeatedly pulled out the toe

decreases for a VITNB sock.

Knits in Space:(35:14)

Sourdough starter love.

We really like LoloBars

And Sew On:(42:02)

Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining.

Jasmin is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and

in the Mariah project page.

Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper.  She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in

place, and then decided to machine sew it.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:35)

Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza Superwash rayon Bamboo,

"St Louis Blues" . 

Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in

Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the body and on the cuff of the first sleeve.

Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy, with

black, red and brown stripes. Gigi is also working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with pretty pale green stripes. Gigi as also cast on another Vanilla is the New Black

out of Plymouth Stiletto Yarn. #operationsockdrawer

Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s

Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. #ProjectSweaterChest

Jasmin swatched for her Ursa in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer in Peachberry Sparkle.

Gigi is swatching for a Gradient fade cowl in  Onyx Fiber Arts. Pattern said worsted yarn held double. She is swatching with

fingering yarn on size 1 needles, and  using her Knitmore cowl as a template And learning how to

use Knitcompanion

In Stitches (10:54)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the

#todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: sleeping hat, socks

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover

Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up! LINK

Events(14:23)

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Mother Knows Best:(15:41)

Before Breakfast podcast : At the end of the day take a few moments and jot down what went well what

was good today. We like to end our days with Dr Gemma's Instagram lives.

And Jasmin likes to listen to Sheepspot in the morning, and they are planning to do a Schitt's Creek

Netflix Watch Party!

When Knitting Attacks: (22:28)

Gigi swatched for a Gradient fade cowl. 

Jasmin got out her tools and fixed her umbrella swift.

Gigi turned the heel in the sparkly Plymouth Yarn sock. She was talking on Zoom, not paying attention,

and messed up the heel turn.

Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan

Knits in Space:(29:22)

Fireside knitting. Sidewalk chalk art. Rode bikes!

And Sew On:(34:30)

Gigi is sewing a UFO,  a white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.  

Last week, she sewed the zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem, and pressed

hems.

This week she pinned skirt and lining together, sewed lining and skirt together, and pressed.

She also worked on the postage stamp project. She finished the last bit of quilting, attached a zipper and

sewed the edges together.

Jasmin installed a better zipper on her Mariah and is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli

cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:42)

Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the

"Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length of beads onto   Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs

to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement. 

Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in

Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the front, and is nearly finished with the back.

Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with

black and red and brown stripes. She got both socks to the toe decreases. 

Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in

The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. 

Jasmin got the coolest Ott-Lite.

Gigi is ready to knit the Ochre cardigan She kitted everything up, and  wound the yarn

Gigi finished The Joker and the Thief shawl.

Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl. The pattern recommended worsted yarn held double.

Gigi was swatching with  Onyx Fiber Arts fingering yarn on size 1 needles, using the Knitmore cowl as

a template, and she is using Knitcompanion

In Stitches (33:38)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under

the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: sleeping hat, socks, Paton’s Kroy socks, she didn’t feel the purl stitches 

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover

Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!

Events(34:00)

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Fender has Free guitar and Ukulele lessons 

Mother Knows Best:(35:48)

Be bold. 

When Knitting Attacks: (42:50)

Gigi's Joker and the Thief knitting attack won yarn chicken .

Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan

Knits In Space:(45:47)

Entertainment, culture, uplifting stuff. Virtual board games. Clue script reading.

MacBeth 

South Bay Musical Theatre doing readings

Taboo

Metropolitan Opera

Broadway HD

And Sew On:(50:24)

Gigi found a sewing UFO, it is a  white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.  

Pressed zipper open. Sewed I invisible zipper with new to me technique. Easiest way ever. Couldn’t find

textbook for technique, Got Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing off the shelf.  Doesn’t need a hemostat.

Sewed in zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem. Pressed hems. Pinned skirt

and lining together. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:36)

Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in

the "Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length

on  Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement. 

Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She finished the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by

Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs.

Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy. Two pairs

need ends woven in. She cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes. The first sock is ready to

have the heel turned. 

Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green.

Gigi is helping a friend with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa. FaceTime knitting is challenging 

Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s

Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. 

Gigi is getting towards the end of The Joker and the Thief shawl. The last color stripe is coming up.

In Stitches (21:38)

Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the

#todaysknitoutfit hashtag

Gigi: sleeping hat

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover

Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!

Events(27:23)

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Mother Knows Best:(28:35)

Research your charity projects. Is it (a) what they’re asking for? (b) who is organizing? (c) who benefits?

How are recipients selected? (d) is it helpful for the affected community, or is it a feel-good project for

those donating?

Let  us know about your criteria for determining which charities you support.

Article about effectiveness of cloth masks can be found here, Article from CDC : Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks

Altruism effect on the brain.

Sewing Out Loud  is one of Gigi's favorite sewing podcasts.

When Knitting Attacks: (40:54)

Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, blaming the dogs for the disappearance of one ball

of yarn. They are good boys, and this time, innocent.

Jasmin was repeatedly attacked by her Quatrat pullover 

Gigi is wrestling with the lace pattern for the French Cancan

Straw into Gold:(49:12)

Spinning with Rex.

Jasmin mentions Morro Fleece Works

And Sew On:(52:08)

Gigi has more Avengers  burrito pillows, cut, pressed and pinned.  She is waiting for Genevieve to come

over and sew. 

She finished the sloper out of muslin.  

Gigi found the back half of her lost sloper from 1991, while she  was looking for drafting paper.

Gigi is eligible for the California Community College Honor Society 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:32)

Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the

"Birthday Suit" colorway. Jasmin had enough beads in

the right color and size. Gigi strung one length of  Oral B Superfloss. She needs to knit a swatch and

figure out bead placement. 

Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is finished with the body of the orchid colored

Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs, and only has the collar left.

Gigi's Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy rainbow stripes, are done.

A grey pair is also done, so she cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes. 

Jasmin started her Hard Rime Hat for the #HardRimeHatKAL in Lisa Souza: Black Purple and Jonquil.

Jasmin tried a colorwork ring

Jasmin likes the Joy of Cooking

Allie Brosh's blog, Hyperbole and a Half (and her book!)

Gigi: helping a friend with her

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl,  by Afifa

In Stitches (16:07)

Jasmin wore her Westport waves hat

Gigi: sleeping hat

Genevieve: Red and gold scarf, Hamilknit hat

Mother Knows Best:(18:12)

Do things that make you feel good. Take your meds, drink water, wear your good underwear.

Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here.

When Knitting Attacks: (30:02)

Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, and a perplexing issue with her Vanilla is the

new black socks

Review:(33:45)

Get Garter by Woolly Wormhead

And Sew On:(39:13)

Genevieve sewed the seams for the avengers burrito pillows, Gigi did the second seam for the

French seam

Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage has been suspended. She worked on sloper out of

muslin.  She is also working on a Simplicity dress with her friend  They worked on the bodice:

stay stitching, directional sewing, sewing onto swatches.  

Gigi introduced her friend to the Gertie sewing books.

Jasmin repaired three comforters.  Next time she will use Wonderunder

This week's episode is sponsored by: 

Errata:(0:34)

Jasmin combined Jessie Maed and Jacqueline Cieslak into one person (regarding the knitted shorts)

On the Needles:(0:40)

Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino,

Birthday Suit colorway; she has nearly finished the first skein and is thinking of adding beads.

Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is working on the orchid colored Cabled Raglan

by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs. She’s joined the sleeves and is working on the yoke.

Gigi worked on two pairs of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of Patons Kroy.

Jasmin swatched for her Quadrat pullover  in The Dye Project Worsted, in Painted Lady. 

 Jasmin delivered the Jedi cardigan and Yoda hat for Genevieve’s teacher’s baby. 

KnitBoop’s Namu Sweater is LIVE on ravelry. 

Gigi is helping a classmate with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa.

In Stitches (24:41)

Jasmin wore her Namu Cowl, and resistance hat

Gigi: sleeping hat

Genevieve: Red and gold scarf

Mother Knows Best:(25:26)

Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here.

Here's the link to the super-catchy Vietnamese Coronavirus PSA.

When Knitting Attacks: (29:51)

The dogs helped with Gigi's French Cancan shawl.  

Gigi was attacked by the vanilla socks. 

Jasmin realized that she mis-crossed half of the cables on her tunic.

Review:(36:15)

Boost Your Knitting, Arnall-Culliford Knitwear

And Sew On:(42:13)

Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage is done, and the sloper is today’s project.  

Gigi also made 3 clean copies of the moulage to develop the sloper. 

Gigi is working on burrito style pillow cases.

 On the Needles:(0:30)

Gigi worked on her Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red.

She needs to do I-cord bind off.

Jasmin finished the first sleeve of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater , and is nearly done with the second

sleeve (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi worked on her pair of Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, the bright green one is done, and Gigi has a third one cast

on (also bright green). The shoulders are done, and the body stitches are picked up.

Jasmin finished a test knit hat for Romi, the Genevieve hat.

Jasmin mentions Project Semicolon.

For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; she got to the point for the first buttonhole, then started a yellow one, THEN set up a couple of more wrap

sweaters.

 Jasmin was talking about  soluble waste canvas.

Jasmin suggests Ysolda's buttonhole.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (18:48)

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater GOT a new, catchy hashtag!  #myBIPOCfestsweater

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (20:40)

Jasmin wore her Westport Waves Hat, looped loop cowl, breezy cardigan, 3 color cashmere cowl

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, Gryffindor scarf, Genevieve Hat

Gigi: socks, red Serpentine cowl, night shirt, x-stitch Christmas pillows, trapunto school project pillow 

Greyhaven hat

Mother Knows Best:(26:03)

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures we’re talking about eggnog, Coquito, and Glühwein.

Gigi talks about Feuerzangenbowle, and the Westpoint Eggnog Riots of 1826.

Jasmin makes Michael Ruhlman's  holiday classic aged eggnog recipe.

We made Andrea Hawes' recipe for Glühwein. 

When Knitting Attacks: (36:05)

Gigi 's new orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater attacks. 

And Sew On:(38:30)

Gigi’s sewing classes are finished. Repaired Rex’s jeans that the puppies had chewed. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:32)

Gigiis working on Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red.

Gigi uses Teaspoonthief's modifications.

Jasmin  finished the front, and is nearly finished with the first sleeve of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater 

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi has been working on a couple of Wee Envelope sweaters. The knitting is done on the pink one; a bright green one is also done. Gigi has cast on a third one. 

Jasmin started a test knit hat for Romi (snowflake hat)

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (7:51)

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (11:45)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, Westport Waves Hat, looped loop cowl, Cottongrass Pullover,

handspun ribbi, and Greyhaven hat.

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, Gryffindor hat

Gigi: red cowl, night shirt, cross stitched Christmas pillows, trapunto school project pillow 

Mother Knows Best:(21:28)

Awful task? Do it with a friend. (Winding, mending, weaving in ends, etc.)

Jasmin mentions Vanishing Wool by Clara Parks. Correction: The book is called Vanishing Fleece

Recipe for Marzipan 

When Knitting Attacks: (29:59)

Gigi started a new cuff.  Instead of switching to garter stitch, She kept purling.

Jasmin kept magically adding stitches to the garter stitch snowflake hat. 

And Sew On:(35:36)

Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: class modeled finished slopers and took pictures.  Now I can

adjust commercial patterns using my sloper. 

Also two days a week next semester that I am not in class will be sewing days. 

Sewing area is cluttered with mending.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

 On the Needles:(0:31)

Gigi: Drea’s shawl : Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red.

Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet

Jasmin  finished with the back and is nearly finished with the front of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater 

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out 

Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, blocked, mailed and received!

Jasmin worked on a pair of Christmas colored socks from The Cozy Knitter

Gigi has finished the wrap sweater.

Jasmin started Bleideag by Ysolda out of West Wool Bicycle, held doubled. Modifying to make it

34” #chooseyourownadventurekal

Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : knitting done. Thinking of doing a Wooly Wormhead hat with i-cord edging

Gigi: The Joker and the Thief shawl 

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (14:36)

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23
  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

In Stitches (16:45)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, poison green twist cardigan, Rose’s reversible brioche hat,

looped loop cowl, Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin’ Gold hat

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, gryffindor hat

Gigi: Night cap, red cowl, nightgown, Lorelei cowl.

Mother Knows Best:(19:25)

Make a list. Now cross things off that you don’t want to do. #grinchalong.

When Knitting Attacks: (26:44)

Drea's Shawl did not look like the Pinterest picture. Gigi was inspired by teaspoonthief's picture.

Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.

And Sew On:(29:39)

Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and 

separating zipper on the  bodice 

Gigi mentions Fast Fit

Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College:

Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto.  Design is an ancient Persian 

drinking vessel with a ram motif. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

CRAFT COOK READ REPEAT Podcast link

 On the Needles:(0:48)

Gigi: Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet

Jasmin is nearly done re-knitting the second sleeve on the Jedi cardigan 

Gigi has finished the wrap sweater, neckband is done 

Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and mailed

Jasmin  finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater 

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out (possibly at the underarm?).

Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : sleeves and shoulders done

Jasmin mended Genevieve’s hearthstone by doing a knitted on patch she saw a tutorial for.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (12:40)

- Yarn Canada for Good  LINK?

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (16:41)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl, 

Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin’ Gold hat

Gigi: Night cap, red cowl 

Mother Knows Best:(20:48)

One bite at a time. (Wash one sweater, etc)

When Knitting Attacks: (27:41)

Jasmin ran out of yarn while #knittinginthedark

Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.

Straw into Gold:(29:47)

Shave em to save em. Livestock Conservancy

Jasmin mentions the Sheepspot podcast

And Sew On:(33:10)

For Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and 

separating zipper on the  bodice 

Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Turned in binder with all notes.

Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto.  Design is an ancient Persian 

drinking vessel with a ram motif.  Challenging to copy the Design onto the fabric.

Free motion quilting was not hard, needed to make sure stitch length looked good.

Needed 3 techniques. Did some beading. Threaded a quilted channel with cotton cord for 

the 3rd technique.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin has reknit the front, and one of the sleeves on the Jedi cardigan 

Gigi has finished the sleeves of the wrap sweater, only needs neckband 

Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and shipped!

Jasmin  finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Frozen 2.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned. 

Envelope sweater 

Gigi  finished the knitting on the polygon blanket,  all hexagons done. 

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (5:23)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23
• Grinchalong. December 1st - 31st #Grinchalong

In Stitches (9:44)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, seneca pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat,

looped loop cowl.

Gigi: Night cap, polar fleece penguin robe, red serpentine cowl 

Rex wore his Landon

Mother Knows Best:(14:50)

This week we talk about gifts- knitted and otherwise. Let us know your creative solutions.

Check out our list of material suggestions.

When Knitting Attacks: (20:58)

Gigi was working on the Wee Envelope. Needs to be ripped back, numbers are wrong

Jasmin ran out of yarn for the Jedi Wrap Cardigan

Review:(26:19)

This week we review

Shoreland

by Hunter Hammersen

And Sew On:(31:39)

Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:  Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations,

added zipper to skirt, and separating zipper to bodice 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues:  

Embroidered jeans: Silk ribbon leaves, one jasmin blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow,

a padded pomegranate appliqué.  Enough work to turn in. 

Final project is due this week. Home dec. sofa cushion with trapunto quilting.  Motif is an ancient Persian

drinking vessel with a ram motif. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover. 

Jasmin has reknit the back on the Jedi cardigan .

Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, need to be blocked 

Regia Kidperfect: Garterstitch heels. Ends woven in. 

Jasmin picked up a pair of Halloween socks and knit the cuff (Asfaltsflickan in “Glow Away”)

Jasmin is nearly finished with the color work on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of

Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes 

Jasmin picked up her Weekender (knit in Lisa Souza BFL worsted in “Blue Spruce”) 

Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket,  Two hexagons done 

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

- Grinchalong December 1st to end of December

- Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (20:20)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, the yellow citron that Gigi knit.

Gigi: grey Knitmore cowl. Grey Three Color Cashmere Cowl, Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Mother Knows Best:(22:42)

This week we answer a question from the “What do you want to hear about?” thread about 

going through your things

Jasmin will put Patreon subscriptions onto her wish list. 

Jasmin mentions the excellent shoe repair place (FJ Western Wear & Boot Repair)

Craftcast podcast 

When Knitting Attacks: (32:46)

Gigi: managed to twist the cast on row of the Polygon blanket 

Puppies got hold of the grey Knitmore cowl 

Straw into Gold:(34:25)

Jasmin took poor wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project take 2.

And Sew On:(38:23)

Rascals got hold of Taco Dragon and Jasmin did toy surgery.

In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:  Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations

Made a new beautiful skirt muslin. Need to redo it.   Sleeve alterations.

Final project is a clean sloper. Skirt with waistband and zipper.  Bodice with separating zipper 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. 

Assignment was to embellish printed fabric and lace fabric with beads and sequins. Also to use shells for

Embellishment.  Didn’t have any, used washers and bolts for a hem treatment.

Embellished jeans: opened side seam so I have room to work. Next step was couching the crochet cotton

lines onto the jeans. Couching the vines was a big part of the project, labor and time intensive.

Silk ribbon leaves, one Jasmin Blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate

appliqué. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover. 

Jasmin has finished both fronts and the back on the Jedi cardigan .

Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Body is done. Started a sleeves  Started a pink Wee Envelope. Left sleeve is done 

Jasmin is at the toe on her on her  White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint".

Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, need ends woven in.

Regia Kidperfect: these could have been 3 pairs. Lucy Neatby’s garter short row heel.  

Jasmin cast on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock

Gigi wove in ends for a languishing sock. White, gray, blues color stripes in Kroy 

Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket 

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:28)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

-Stitches West Feb 20 -23

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (17:51)

Jasmin wore her Tangled Yoke cardigan (Talullah cardigan), Mischief managed sockhead cowl,

looped loop cowl.

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap, Knitmore cowl

Mother Knows Best:(21:41)

This week we answer a question from the “What do you want to hear about?” thread about 

getting kids engaged in crafts. Jasmin mentions the Cricket loom

When Knitting Attacks: (29:11)

Gigi: hadn’t worked on the polygon blanket for so long, forgot what I needed to do.  Didn’t

read the pattern. Had to tink the second row because it needs to be purled 

Jasmin- messed up the garter stitch cardigan three different ways. Jasmin miscounted when setting up

the jacquard floats on Genevieve’s Christmas sweater.

Gigi made mistakes on her Wee envelope

Straw into Gold: (34:58)

Took bad wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project.

And Sew On:(45:44)

In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, muslin for the bodice.  Gigi made a new , clean bodice muslin 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. 

Assignment said to make lace. Gigi is working on drawn thread work.

Midterm assignment: I put Tulle over the design and basted lines with yellow thread. Used tailors chalk to

copy lines onto jeans, opened side seam so I have room to work . Next step is couching the

crochet cotton lines onto the denim. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you
transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover. 

Jasmin has finished one front and the back on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli’s baby wrap cardigan) for

Genevieve’s teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the

True North Hearts and Hands donation. Body is done. Needs sleeves 

Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect vacation yarn! All socks are done, ends are woven in!

Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock

We pose the Clone swatch question.

Gigi mentions Lois McMasters Bujold. ( The Vorkosigan series is one of her absolute favorites)

We will be collecting hats (locally) to mail to refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:54)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

-#Grinch-Along December 2019

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

• Stitches West!

In Stitches (21:44)

Jasmin wore her Hamilknit hat, Namu cowl, Breezy Cardigan, Brioche hat from Rose.

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Mother Knows Best:(24:51)

This week, we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about? thread about blocking

Blocking Wires

We mention Galina blocking Orenburg shawls.

When Knitting Attacks: (39:32)

Gigi: Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy. Knitted the leg so long, ran out of yarn. 

Joji wrap sweater: did short rows instead of binding off each row. CocoKnits Tutorial

For sleeves: short by at least 15 stitches each side 

Cast on another sweater.Did get the numbers wrong.  Jasmin suggested knitting the Wee Envelope

Jasmin- misread “10 repeats” for “10 rows”. 

And Sew On:(47:53)

In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, There were so many alterations on the bodice, I can’t see

what I have been doing.  Need to make a new , clean bodice muslin 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Gigi is working on Pompoms and

tassels.  

Worked on the jeans for the midterm. 

With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you

transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com

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On the Needles:(0:42)

Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect. All socks ate done.

Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new Black socks

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon; first sleeve is done and

attached, second sleeve is maybe 10 rounds from being done.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin

mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ended in November.

Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli’s baby wrap cardigan) for

Genevieve’s teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi cast on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Both fronts and the back of the body are done.

Jasmin mentions our collaboration with Lady Dye Yarns 

Jasmin mentions the article about a lady arranging the finishing of a quilt for a deceased quilter.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Jasmin is almost finished with her Polwarth pullover, and she has started the Gatsby shawl

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (17:46)

• Stephen West at Verb
• We met Denise Bayron of the Hatdana.
• Jasmin mentions the vampire knitting books

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (24:13)

Jasmin wore her Dissent cardigan, cottongrass pullover, houndstooth woven wrap

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class, Nightshirts with

modesty panel. Night cap, Purlbreak Shlanket

Rex wore his Oliver Sweater, and fox hat

Mother Knows Best:(27:12)

This week we answer a question about  labels

We like Labels by Sterling

When Knitting Attacks: (36:41)

Gigi: ready to Kitchener toe.  The stitches she dropped ran.

Dogs ran off with yarn. Took a whole day to untangle 

And Sew On:(41:34)

In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, she sewed the muslin for her fitted waistband.

Also, got started on the bodice alterations    Took in the sides, and took a sideways fisheye dart. 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. 

Gigi is working on Tambouring technique. Challenging.  Should order one, instead of trying to fake it

with a crochet hook. The top of Jasmin's hook kept coming off. Glued it into submission. 

The midterm project is supposed to be embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet;

due on Halloween.

Gigi found silk ribbon at Madonna's in Morgan Hill.

Got started on it on Saturday. And she did a lot of swatching

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon; first sleeve is done and attached, second sleeve is ⅓ done.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019)

She is discussing sweaters with Rex. Gigi is reminiscing about dinosaur sweaters  she knitted for Jasmin.

They are not currently on ravelry.

Rex also complained about the Fox hat being itchy.  She also mentions the dead fish hat that also shows up

as a shark.

Gigi is working on Vanilla is the New Black socks out of Regia Pairfect.

One sock is done , she needs to Kitchener the toe

Jasmin made some progress on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli’s baby wrap cardigan) for Genevieve’s

teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi cast on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Body is done up to the neck decreases 

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:23)

-Clara Parkes

Book talk about her newest book Vanishing Fleece at Book Passage in San Francisco.

Jasmin mention David Reidy's podcast ("Sticks and String")

Westknits Booksigning at A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland on Sunday November 3rd in the evening.

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. 

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20 RECAP 

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ 

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (22:31)

Jasmin wore her Cottongrass Pullover, and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, the BostonJen Greyhaven hat, sarcastic unicorn cowl, hamilknit hat, squashblossom sprig

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Rex wore his Oliver Sweater

Mother Knows Best:(26:38)

Emergency preparations 

When Knitting Attacks: (32:48)

Jasmin: follows directions that will drive her to distraction. We talk about two piece sleeves 

And Sew On:(41:34)

In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, she got the muslin for her fitted waistband

Also, got started on the bodice alterations    Took in the sides, and took a sideways fisheye dart. 

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. 

Gigi is working on Tambouring technique. Challenging.  Trying to fake it with a crochet hook isn't working well.

The midterm project is supposed to be Embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet;

the final is supposed to be sewn from scratch 

Tambouring Hook Zipper Installation

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:40)

We mentioned GISHWHES.

Jasmin did Little Brother and Big Brother hats. She loves Knitcompanion.

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon. Sleeve progress.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin

mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ends in November.

Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect. Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black socks

Gigi made more hexagons for the Polygon blanket. Finished one more color, only one ball left