This week's episode has
been sponsored by:Have you tried Tencel? Abstract Fiber has
merino/ Tencel blend yarn and fibers. With warm weather coming, Tencel
blends are just right. They're cooler than pure wool and have a smooth
sleek surface. MightySock makes a great warp yarn for lightweight woven
scarves perfect for spring days and cool summer evenings. The drape of
Tencel shows lace off beautifully. Check AbstractFiber.com to puchase
merino/tencel blends online or for a list of stores near you.The Purlescence Purl Girls are
"bobbin" and weaving this spring! From spinning wheels and rigid heddle
looms, to floor loom, we're stocked and ready to set you up for your own
fiber art adventures. Check out our full lines of spinning and weaving
supplies from Schacht and Ashford. As always, we're happy to ship to you
no matter where you are!Outside the SOX , the latest from XRX Books,
features over 60 winning designs from the Knitter’s Magazine contest.
This ultimate sock book highlights many design processes, innovative
constructions and updates on traditional techniques and just plain
beautiful socks. Extensive charts and diagrams, illustrated
explanations, and detailed photographs all round out this how-to for
everything socks. There’s no better time to be a sock knitter! You can
find us on the web at http://KnittingUniverse.com/SOX/
or call 800-232-5648.On the needles: (00:33)Gigi is on a
finishing kick! She has finished her first Gull
Wing Sock, and is coming to a rapid close on the
second. Jasmin has finished her Mondo
Cable Cardi. Gigi has finished her Mondo
Cable Pulli. Jasmin pulled her Carli out of the UFO bin.Gigi
is knitting an adaptation of the Annie Modesitt Ruffled
Rose scarf. Jasmin continues to work on the
Creatively Dyed J'ouvert Socks for Andrew (colorway "Cake"). Jasmin has started her Tempest cardigan! Gigi sewed a zipper in Miss Kalendar (from Brass Needles)'s
Ribbi
Cardi. We
forgot our two-year podcastiversary!Events:
(22:00)- Maryland
Sheep & Wool Festival: 5/1-2. Meet and
greet will be happening on Saturday, 5/1 from 11-1pm. -
Please RSVP
here. - The meet and greet will be located at the Columbia
Sip N Knit hospitality area (to the left of the main gate,
outside the main gate). You can meet the Savvy Girls in the same spot on
Sunday at 10:30.- Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery: 6/5Contest: (24:15)The Project
Runway inspired contest! Use your
imagination, and post to the contest thread. We'll be closing the
contest on 5/8, and announcing the winners in the 5/9 episode.Mother knows best: (27:54)When in doubt,
redo.When
knitting attacks! (36:01)Gigi has a fringe attack while working on her Lady
Eleanor! (You can find the pattern for the Lady
Eleanor in Scarf
Style.) Jasmin re-does her armhole bind-off a
million times.Straw into Gold: (46:06)Jasmin talks about spinning the Wensleydale from the Crown
Mountain Fiber Club (color "Sunrise over
Kachanjunga").