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Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com
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On the Needles:(0:43)
Jasmin finished the first sleeve and is about halfway through the second on her her Embrace Octopus
We mention an article in Threads Magazine on pressing while sewing (article is no longer available)
Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.
The stripes are done, she needs to finish the border.
a pale smoky grey.
Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted a bunch, cast on some more, and they are in various
states of construction.
Three hats are finished.
In Stitches (28:38)
#MeMadeMay is almost over! Jasmin is wearing a dress that Gigi made in the Draping class at West
Valley College, and some Southern Comfort
by LoLo Body Care.
Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College.
Events(33:10)
Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen
Mother Knows Best:(38:50)
Nothing is too hard!
When Knitting Attacks: (46:26)
Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs, Ochre cardigan, and Clockwork.
Jasmin is working on the Octopus sweater.
Blueprint/Craftsy is going out of business
Straw into Gold:(53:07)
Spinning with Rex, winding bobbins.
Knits in Space:(55:10)
Jasmin has started a quarantine journal, and a quarantine cookbook. Also Quarantinis!
And Sew On:(59:13)
Gigi is working on the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. It is a Persian floral
motif.
Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to weave in ends.
The saga of the missing box of presser feet continues.
Korean pattern saga: Gigi dug out a pink and red floral from the stash, washed and dried it. She wants to
use the sloper from last semesters class. She ordered a book from the teacher on how to use the sloper.
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