Normal is Relative - Episode 574 - The Knitmore Girls

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com               Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? 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Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.       Are you still sipping coffee out of that Denny’s cup you stole in college? It’s time to get mugged with Pawley Studios! Find the perfect mug to keep your beverage warm while binge-watching Netflix or for that 20 oz. “one” glass of wine. We don’t judge. Get your own nerdy, funny or punny mug with our over 400 phrases and logos, or you can customize our handmade ceramics for your home or business. Let Pawley Studios help you find your new favorite mug today. Find us at Pawleystudios.com/knitmoregirls   On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!   Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. Ready for colorwork. #projectsweaterchest   Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology  Jasmin is about to finish her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.   Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin mentions Canon Hand dyes does fraternal sockyarn;  Jasmin mentions the knitty's Helix socks   Knitting at Jasmin’s house  12:12 DEAD AIR Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking  Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Jasmin started her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi is working on Clockwork Jasmin is knitting on Bleideag by Ysolda Teague in Westwool Bicycle. Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl   In Stitches (20:49) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . Me Made May is coming up  Gigi wore the A line skirt from her beginning sewing class and a nightgown, and Jasmin wore a flared skirt that Gigi made, paired with a top out of ribbon from Tess yarns   Events(24:56) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool Virtual Vogue Knitting Live   Mother Knows Best:(26:15) You are the boss of you Dr Gemma has strategies and coping skills    Jasmin recommended The Perfect Scoop (ice cream recipe book)    When Knitting Attacks: (30:40) Gigi worked on the French Can-can while watching tv Gigi's fade cowl  gave her a hard time, so she  ripped it back. The yarn needs stockinette stitch to shine.  Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the dark color doesn’t show the pattern at all. Jasmin worked on the Quadrat  pullover, but did the cuff in needles that were too big   Straw into Gold:(34:39) Jasmin spins with Sasha from Sheepspot, roving from Morro Fleece works for a Cozy Classic Raglan Happy Podcastiversary!   Knits in Space:(43:06) Gigi enjoyed her zoom knitting group  Gigi watches YouTube videos. She liked He Sewed She Sewed Jasmin and the kids took goodies to the teachers and doorbell ditched them.   Review:(46:54) Harry Potter Knits   And Sew On:(1:05:45) Gigi is almost finished with a the half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching  She cut the next one in a blue and cream fabric with a paisley print.  Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class.  She is planning to make four with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely  black on   black, discreet leopard print.