Visual Clutter - Episode 530 - The Knitmore Girls

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We all have it, we all snicker about it.
Fun Fur.
Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn.
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On the Needles:(0:33)

Gigi is working on the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. Lavender and

purple yarn is finished

Gigi: Non-Euclidian heel Socks. Toes are grafted with a knitted graft.  

Jasmin has started the first sleeve on her Polwarth pullover by Ysolda Teague out of Neighborhood Fiber

Co. Capital Luxury Sport in the “Sanctuary City” benefit colorway.

Gigi is knitting : Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, Out of Neighborhood Fiber Co,  in Studio Chunky

in the "Reservoir Hill" colorway.

Jasmin has made some progress on her sock in Oink Pigments “Roy G Pig” to replace the one on

our Knitmore Vanilla Sock pattern. #operationsockdrawer

Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.

Events: (16:50)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL will be paused until further notice

- May 18 Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery

- Stash Dash May 24 till August 24

-Until May 24 Knitgirllls are doing a clothing conservation month

-Tour de Fleece July 6-28

In Stitches:(24:05)

- Genevieve: Gryffindor Scarf and hat

Jasmin loves #todaysKnitOutfit

Gigi mentions #memadeMay

Mother Knows Best:(27:32)

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

a pom pom. Jasmin mentions Katrinkles buttons

When Knitting Attacks:(32:00)

Gigi is attacked by the Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl,

Decided to start with Judy’s magic cast on, now knitting from the crown down.

And Sew On:(35:27)

Working on complicated project, a sculptured dress.

Dress for our final project: Need to drape it on a school form and  make out of fashion fabric.

Watching Project Runway, Season 10 , one of them is using Iris silk pins

Scrambled Eggs - Episode 529 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com

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Speaking of Maryland Sheep and Wool, we’ll be in our usual spot in the outside lower corral on May 4th and 5th. Come see Faerie, our brand-new mohair/silk blend, our show exclusive colorway, Carroll Creek Park and much more!

All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

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On the Needles:(0:33)

Gigi is working on the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort.  27 squares done. Finished the lavender and

purple yarn  One square out of leftovers.

Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on her Polwarth pullover by Ysolda Teague out of Neighborhood Fiber

Co. Capital Luxury Sport in the “Sanctuary City” benefit colorway.

Gigi Newsprint cowl out of Oink Pigments in grey and black knitting is finished!

Jasmin has cast on her  Weekender by Andrea Mowry out of Lisa Souza BFL worsted in “Blue Spruce”.

Gigi has finished Ysolda’s Poza, out of A Verb for Keeping Warm “Floating “ in Quarz

She still needs to block the Purlbreak by Stephen West.

Jasmin is about 25% done with the Intermezzo Cowl by Rahymah out of Lisa Souza Cashmere/Silk

Fingering in “Squashblossom”.

Gigi picked up the Non-Euclidian heel Socks .

Jasmin has swatched  (Anzula "For Better or For Worsted") for her Dissent pullover.

Jasmin started a sock in Oink Pigments “Roy G Pig” to replace the one on our Knitmore Vanilla Sock

pattern.

Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Maybe done by Stitches West 2020?

Gigi is knitting : Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, Out of Neighborhood Fiber Co,  in Studio Chunky

in the "Reservoir Hill" colorway.

Events: (24:01)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- May 18 (tentatively) Spinning at the Winery

- Stash dash end of May till sometime in August

Knitgirllls are doing a clothing conservation month, April to May

-Tour de Fleece July 6-28

In Stitches:(25:40)

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Ridgeline cowl, wool socks,

- Jasmin: Bifrost Scarf, Rainbow Dots cowl. Jasmin also mentions the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag

- Genevieve: Gryffindor Scarf and hat

- Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps,

Mother Knows Best:(27:57)

Why classes, why does Gigi sew?

When Knitting Attacks:(36:33)

Gigi is attacked by her Poza, the Newsprint cowl, the Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, the  Non-

Euclidean heel Socks.  

Jasmin is attacked by her Polwarth pullover.

She mentions the Directors Cut Ysolda interview.

Review:(44:29)

Dogs on Sweaters

Franklin Habit is teaching a dog sweater class

Jasmin mentions that there are companies that process pet fur. (VIP Fibres is the company we're

most familiar with, but they might not be in business anymore.)

Straw into Gold:(51:05)

Jasmin finished the Silk Abby sent with her Device after a long dry spell spinning.

Gigi loves the Sewing Out Loud podcast

And Sew On:(54:21)

Flare skirt done, Surplice done

Finished the book by The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dress Making; How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear them with Style

She is watching Project Runway, Season 10