This
week's episode has been sponsored by:
CNCH is coming to Santa Clara April 9-11 and Abstract Fiber will be
there. Not a weaver? CNCH has something for all fiber enthusiasts! We'll
have yarns for knitting and weaving, plus lots of fiber. We'll have
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perfect for your transitional wardrobe. Cascade Yarns Cash Vero DK is a
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March 22. Don't forget to mention the Knitmore Girls for a free logo
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STITCHES
South offers something for everyone. This 4-day event brings
thousands together in Atlanta, GA for workshops, demonstrations, author
signings, and door prizes. It showcases beautiful yarn, books, gadgets,
patterns, & buttons in a market full of retailers from across the
country. If it has to do with knitting, you will find it here. STITCHES
South is open to the general public April 24th-26th. For more
information please join us online at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Events/
or call 1-800-237-7099.
On
the needles: (00:34)
Gigi is working on her Classic
Slant Cardigan (by Deborah
Newton), which is the color of red velvet cake. Jasmin is plugging along
on her Mondo
Cable Cardi. We also mention the Kindle, and the Kindle
stand. We discuss the merits of a
yarn marker vs a "clippy"
stitch marker.
Gigi is working on her Color
Your Own sweater, and we discuss
dart placement at length. We have an app
in the iTunes store!
Contest! (16;58)
February Finish-a-long contest will
end April 3rd, and the winners will be announced in Episode 95.
Events:
(17:38)
We will be attending the Maryland
Sheep and Wool festival!
Mother
Knows Best: (18:23)
We discuss bartering skills.
When
Knitting Attacks: (21:23)
Gigi has some missteps this week.
Her Mondo
Cable Pulli hits a snag. Gigi find
the issue with her Ellina shawl.
Straw into gold: (29:14)
Jasmin discusses spinning Shetland,
specifically the Shetland Top from Crown Mountain Farms"Fiber of
the Month" club. Jasmin refers to
"In
Sheep's Clothing" and "The
Knitter's Book of Wool".
