Visual Clutter - Episode 530 - The Knitmore Girls

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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