Distraction Machine- Episode 701- The Knitmore Girls

  

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On the Needles: (0:35)

• Gigi : has no socks on the needles

• Jasmin has finished the wide plaid wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)

• Gigi has finished another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at her house, Jasmin grafted toes

• Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern) pullover in Black Trillium fibers.

• Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knitcompanion.    Started shoulder increases 

• Gigi: leftover sock yarn blanket and audiobook 

• striped Elton No progress 

• Knitting club!

Events:(19:59)

• Romjule! Didn’t finish my project 

• Stitches West

Mother Knows Best:(28:29)

Ride the inspiration tide! Jasmin mentions the BBIMP acronym.

When Knitting Attacks:(35:09)

• Gigi contends with her Verena cardigan

Knit more, know more:(34:11)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing.

Liver.

Chilling your kidneys 

Persian Tripe Sirabee recipe (NOT THE RECIPE WE USE)