Rabid Hyena - Episode 578 - The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles:(0:43)

Jasmin finished the first sleeve and is about halfway through the second on her her Embrace Octopus

pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest

Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles  are done. She finished four eye lids.

We mention an article in Threads Magazine on pressing while sewing (article is no longer available) 

Jasmin cast on a Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) in Black Cat Fibers Nomad

Sock “Copyrights”.

Jasmin needs to think about her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,

Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.

Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.

 

Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts

Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.

The stripes are done, she needs to finish the border. 

 

Gigi cast on the herringbone shawlPointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in

a pale smoky grey. 

Jasmin has finished her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer

 

Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted a bunch, cast on some more, and they are in various

states of construction.

Three hats are finished. 

 

In Stitches (28:38)

#MeMadeMay is almost over! Jasmin is wearing a dress that Gigi made in the Draping class at West

Valley College, and some Southern Comfort

by LoLo Body Care.

Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College.

 

Events(33:10)

knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen

Fiberworld 2020 

 

Mother Knows Best:(38:50)

Nothing is too hard!

 

When Knitting Attacks: (46:26)

Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs, Ochre cardigan, and Clockwork.

Jasmin is working on the Octopus sweater.

Blueprint/Craftsy is going out of business

 

Straw into Gold:(53:07)

Spinning with Rex, winding bobbins.

 

Knits in Space:(55:10)

Birds of Prey soundtrack!

Jasmin has started a quarantine journal, and a quarantine cookbook. Also Quarantinis!

And Sew On:(59:13)

Gigi is working on the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. It is a Persian floral

motif.

Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to weave in ends. 

The saga of the missing box of  presser feet continues.

Korean pattern saga: Gigi dug out a pink and red  floral from the stash, washed and dried it. She wants to

use the sloper from last semesters class. She ordered a book from the teacher on how to use the sloper.