Tying One On- Episode 706- The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles: (0:34)

• Gigi: put another row on the excavation blanket

• Jasmin: Test knit for Chin Matthews in for Chin Matthews in Neighborhood Fiber Co Organic Studio DK: less than an inch of ribbing left on sleeve 2

• Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: socks for Andrew out of Lisa Souza merino yarn .  First sock is done, second sock got to the heel flap 

• Jasmin is making some progress on her Fractal Danger scarf out of Abstract Fiber Supersock in “Danger” (Bar Maids Knitmore Girls box #1)

• Gigi: meadowland baby blanket acrylic yarn, Mandala.

• Gigi: Preemie hats are drag along knitting at school, finished hat #2 and cast on hat#3

• Jasmin paused her Piñata jacket by Quaylyn Stark SLOTTED QUILTING CUTTING MAT

• Gigi: started the next meadowlands 

Events :(34:57)

• Stitches West, Sacramento, March 2-5

• Donations for United For Iran

• CASH BAR! Thursday March 2 at Stitches West during the Thursday night preview, cohosted with Neighborhood Fiber Co. 

Mother Knows Best:(38:08)

Be the worst at something!

When knitting attacks :(43:15)

• Gigi messed up the shoulder of the Verena cardigan again 

Knit more, know more: (44:17)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

• Protests are ongoing, 227 days.

• Das  IRAN update podcast 

• Anthony Bourdain in Iran

• Lead up to Persian New year! Find some Nowrooz celebrations near you!

• (We couldn't find the link to the Waffle Tahdig; but we're still looking for it)

And Sew on:

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

• Found buttons online. Had J help with the ordering 

Jasmin:

• Put her vintage sewing machines in the center section of the sweater cabinet as functional decor