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On the Needles:(0:31)
ONE MINUTE UPDATE: SAM PASSED THE BAR!
Gigi is knitting 2 pairs of Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, the other pair is for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana color way.
The knitting group is working on a Welcome blanket for refugees. International Rescue Committee out of Berrocco Comfort worsted from Jimmy Beans.
In Stitches:(8:25)
Jasmin: hamilknit hat, resistance hat, mondo cable cardi Genevieve: Olivia hat. Rex: Welcome to the Flock cardigan, Baa-ble hat.
Events:(12:19)
Grinch-along, December 1st to 25th 2017
Do Some Good contest. November 23rd to January 6th
Contest:(14:44)
#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.
We have a new contest:The "I Blame the Knitmores " contest .The Prize is a mug from Pawley Studios and tea from Plum Deluxe.
Contest responses need to be posted in the I Blame the Knitmore's thread. It will continue until November 23rd.
Mother Knows Best:(17:26)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about? thread, about what to do with leftover sock yarn, such as preemie hats for the head to toe project. Jasmin mentions her favorite author of Siren and Zombie literature, Mira Grant/ Seanan McGuire
When Knitting Attacks:(25:49)
Gigi was bored with her knitting, and wanted to cast on something cheerful, like the Spice market or some other colorful shawl. But the yarn is not rinsed yet.
Review:(46:14)
Jasmin mentions the Original Tudor Roses
Short Rows: