Caffeinated and Sugared Up- Episode 693- The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles: (0:36)

• Gigi : Andrew's sock at Jasmin's. Cuff of #2

• Jasmin is at the crown decreases on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"

• Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew, for knitting at my house. Heel flap in

• Jasmin is about 10" into the body of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.

• Gigi: thinking about casting on a cardigan, looked at yarn

• Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final. The political part is done; carefully stitching the phoenix patch to the back of the jacket . LINK to Silk embroidery floss

• Science Camp hat for Genevieve

• Godzilla sweater for Rex

Events:(24:53)

• Grinch-along Dec 1st

In Stitches: (28:41)

Gigi:Lady Eleanor shawl, grey and red shawl, Knitmore cowl, grey lace cowl, wool socks

Jasmin: Juno Regina shawl, Dissent cardigan, Maria hoodie. Jasmin mentions the Hammer theater

Mother Knows Best:(33:59)

Little things can have a big impact (kindness cart)

When Knitting Attacks:(41:38)

Gigi :broke my bamboo flexi flip needle

Having a terrible time with the weaving assignment

Knit more, know more:(46:08)

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

Tahdig has gone mainstream!

Trevor Noah. Mossadegh

And Sew on:(50:29)

Indigo dying , workshop for sewing laser printed project bags

Repair Cafe at West Valley College