Paper Doll- Episode 711- The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles :(0:37)

• Gigi at Jasmin's house knitting: socks for Andrew working on stripey socks

• Gigi: working on the second meadowland baby blanket, finished body and sewed up seam. Very potato chippy.

• Jasmin perseveres on her For Fox Sake pullover by Maxim Cyr in Lisa Souza SW "Squashblossom" and Neighborhood Fiber Co for the contrast colors. ⅓ through the yoke. Making notes on my pattern in KnitCompanion, since I can't comfortably do it in Ravelry

• Gigi sewed in ends on first meadowlands and sewed seam.

• Jasmin has finished the knitting on the second Geometry by Minimi Knit Design in Mitchell's Creations yarn "Bayou" colorway

• Gigi started a green preemie hat. Finished this with a leaf on the top Ends woven in; Gigi mentions Nicky Epstein

• Jasmin's "worm" project progress; Tulip I-cord machine

• Jasmin is nearly done with the brim of the Vertizontal Slouch hat in some aged self-striping yarn

• Klutz press Friendship bracelets

Events:(16:39)

• Me made May is coming up

Mother Knows Best: (17:49)

• Jasmin talks about her Custom Croqui from MyBodyModel

When knitting Attacks:(29:38)

Gigi talks about her Meadowlands blanket. Jasmin's Quilt top seams were all wiggy. Norelco Ear and Nose hair trimmer!

Knit more, know more :(38:23)

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

• Protests are ongoing, 269 days.
• Jasmin does a Persian New Year's presentation in Genevieve's class
• Here's a link to the Haftseen coloring page
  

And Sew on: (47:08)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2

Need to do a research project, and Power Point presentation. Reading about recycling of off cuts into new polyester fibers

Jasmin:

• Patterns for wedding reception outfits

• Jasmin- Dr Seuss quilt for a rainbow baby- quilt top done

- We mention Sandra Chandler- the quilter who works with reclaimed denim.