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On the Needles:(0:41)
Gigi is knitting 3 pairs of Vanilla is the New Black socks, one out of Patons Kroy, one is Regia, and the third is Berry Colorful Yarnings .
Jasmin also has a Vanilla is the New Black sock on the needles.
We need to figure out what to do about the beautiful buttons that snag the knitting on the Girl's Victorian coat.
They are trying to figure out an efficient system for blocking lots of squares.
Events:(23:35)
Grinch-along, December 1st to 25th 2017
Contest:(24:53)
#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.
New Prize: 2 Lolo body bars: Juicy Pear and Blackberry Sage. The winner is KristinBietsch.
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:(37:10)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?” thread, about knitting for enthusiastic recipients. Jasmin mentions photoshop, and Tin Can Knits designs, and the Playful Stripes.
When Knitting Attacks:(45:35)
Purloined:
This week we are purloining Netflix and Knit from the Backstage Knitting Podcast, hosted by Bethany and Anna.
Oue favorite Halloween movies
Jasmin mentions Common Sense Media
Let us know your favorite Halloween Movies!
Sam and I are planning our Christmas movies, which we will not discuss until after Halloween.
Review:(53:47)
This week we review
Double or Nothing by Alasdair Post-Quinn
And Sew On:(58:55)
Gigi was sewing on the New Look midriff dress. She clean finished the lace insert, and accidentally sewed the back together wrong, instead of center back, she sewed side seams together.