Love the One You're With - Episode 534 - The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles:(0:32)

Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan.

Finished my first ball of yarn, getting close to the waist line

Jasmin finished the back and started the front on her Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of

Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon.

Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort.

40 green squares are done so far, 32 purple squares. Have a bit more purple

Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.

We mention Hollywood Knits

Events: (8:50):

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON!

- May 25 Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery DATE CHANGE!

- Stash Dash May 24 till August 24

-May 15 Knitgirllls rule change episode

-Until May 24 Knitgirllls are doing a clothing conservation month

- May 31 till end of August,Two Ewes Knot along

-Tour de Fleece July 6-28, training starts May 22

In Stitches:(14:39)

- Genevieve: Gryffindor Scarf and hat

Gigi mentions #MeMadeMay. Wearing old nightshirts that have held up at least 7 years.

Too cold for dresses and skirts. Jasmin wore the Aumangea pullover and Goin' Gold hat.

Mother Knows Best:(17:34)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about

what length circular needles to use.

When Knitting Attacks:(22:53)

Jasmin dropped and picked up a bunch of stitches on her Viajante at Avengers Endgame.

Gigi: balled up second skein. Yarn had torn bits.

Review:(26:38)

This week we review:

WipFit by Cate Carter-Evans

Tour de Fleece Training:(35:04)

Week 1: Pick your project

Gigi will spin the special Stalker Batt from Nicole Frost

Jasmin will spin more of her Incredibles yarn.

And Sew On:(38:11)

Dress for our final project: handed everything in. Did presentation. Wish someone had recorded.

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