Fan of Fans- Episode 723- The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles:(0:36)

• Gigi: working on Vanilla is the New Black socks she cast on last week

• Jasmin's Patons "Must Have Cardigan" in Malabrigo Rios "Bobby Blue" sleeves are done, ribbon has arrived

• Jasmin's Paton's Cabled Hoodie is nearly at the armholes, in Seismic Yarns "Citrine" Butter Sock Dk

• Gigi: working on Meadowlands 4. Pink over grey to white. Working on fourth triangle.

• Jasmin is 3" from the bottom of her Adventure Tank by Fatimah Hinds in Tess Yarns raw silk (in a turquoise)

• Gigi ordered yarn for Autopilot knitting

• Morellet pattern in Oink Pigments "Guild" in poison green and hot pink

Events: (18:10)

• Cognitive Fiber Retreat, November

• Tour de Fleece 7/1-7/23

• Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family

• Maybe Red Alder?

Mother Knows Best: (24:54)

• Keep cool in the heat without giving up your knitting

• Lap desk

• Ice packs

• Kiddie pool

• Fans, fans, fans

Knit more, know more:(38:38)

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

Protests are ongoing, 367 days

Homemade fruit leather Takdis fruit leather

Straw into Gold:(44:05)

• Drop spindle sweater project unearthed!

And Sew On:(46:15)

Gigi: pedal pushers from Cañada pants drafting class: stitch in the ditch for securing facing. Need to cut and sew patch pocket for gray pants. Will sew pocket over side seam. Need to hem stitch