Inspired - Episode 127 - The Knitmore Girls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week's episode has been sponsored by:

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On the Needles: (00:29)

Jasmin is working on the sleeves for Meghan's Twist cardigan. Gigi is working on her Cassidy, and is underwhelmed by the quality of the Manos Rittenhouse. Gigi is working on her Maia shawl. Gigi mentions Jasmin's blog.

We have canceled our trip to Vogue Knitting Live due to the recent changes in TSA policy. Safety and civil rights come first. You can read any number of articles and anecdotes regarding this here.

We are inspired by a sweater at Lane Bryant with an inspired construction. Gigi is knitting another pair of vanilla socks out of Regia.

Mother Knows Best: (16:49)

We answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread. We discuss what to consider when buying buttons.

Review: (24:59)

This week we review Knitting it Old School by Stitchy McYarnpants and Caro Sheridan. We LIKE it!

Some favorites include:

The Ahoy Sailor sweater
St Moritz top
Rally Dress
Swing Time
Sock Hop
Go Go Granny
Not an Extra

Straw into Gold: (39:38)

Jasmin is still spinning on the Barbie dream fleece from the 2009 Monterey Wool Auction. Jasmin talks about how to pick a beginning spindle. Jasmin's pick is the Schacht student spindle.