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On the Needles: (00:37)
Gigi has finished her Pogona, and is working on a vanilla sock. We discuss 50% vs 60% heels. Jasmin has been working on her Pogona, and has cast on a vanilla sock in Purple Dot by Claudia's Handpaints. Gigi is working on the hood of her Cassidy.
We discuss our TNNA adventure. Hits include:
Unwind anniversary party
The Coffee Cup Cafe
Mood Fabrics
Yarn Thing Podcast
Getting Loopy Podcast (CAUTION: noisy link)
You can see our TNNA videos on YouTube here.
Contest! (23:21)
We announce the winners of our Do Some Good contest!
Events: (26:11)
- February 17-20: Stitches West in Santa Clara, CA. Meet and greets will be posted next week. Bring a preemie cap to donate, get something special.
- April 6-9: Camp KIP!
Mother Knows Best: (29:48)
Cross-pollination! Try something new.
When Knitting Attacks:
Gigi runs short on yarn for her Pogona. Jasmin messes up the gauge on her socks.
Review: (40:56)
This week we review Twist and Knit by Miriam Felton. We LOVE it!
Straw into Gold: (48:58)
Jasmin spins some cashmere, some Crown Mountain Farms superwash merino (Purple Rain) on the Hansen MiniSpinner, and raves about the Schacht Sidekick.
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I'm all excited about Twist and Knit-- and want the hard copy. Any idea when it will be available?
ReplyDeleteGreat show, by the way!!!! Worth the wait. You both are fabulous!