KHAAAN!- Episode 695- The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles: (0:36)

• Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s house: cuff of #2
• Jasmin is at the crown decreases on Genevieve’s Science Camp hat in Oink Pigments “Slime Scene Investigation”
• Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew at my house gusset decreases
• Jasmin is about 13” into the body of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.
• Gigi: dug up some sedate pink out of her collection.
• Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final. The phoenix patch has been stitched to the back of the jacket; last political bit is done, now the last finishing touches, shipping, and then the BIG REVEAL.
• Rex’s Godzilla sweater: seaming is done, steek is done, zipper is done. (Seam guide for marking zipper.) Tail snap and pockets are left.
• Rex made a request for a *very specific* Christmas sweater request
• If you Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie
• Subscribe to our Substack to get the detailed post about the changes to the Steggie hoodie into the Godzilla hoodie
• Jasmin's personal and parenting substack

 

Events:(17:51)

• Grinch-along is ON !
• Smitten Kitchen Gingerbread cookies
• Molasses cookies.
• The Grinch with Benedict Cumberbatch
• Spirited
• Angel into Grogu

 

 In Stitches:(25:59) 

Gigi rainbow shawl Spectra? , Knitmore cowl, wool socks 

Jasmin: Electric Melon Ursa pullover, Bleidag pullover, Halloween Heart pullover, Musselburgh hat

Genevieve: Pantastic Hoodie, Oliver Christmas sweater

 

Mother Knows Best:(32:13)

Follow the inspiration. 

And make Mistakes.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(41:22)

Every time I do a zipper install, I ALWAYS draw the guide line on the front of the zipper first.

 

Knit more, know more:(43:44)

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

Ta'rof

Darius the Great is not OK

 

And Sew on:(50:37)

Talking about finishing techniques: routine, esthetic, and functional.