Driving Miss Gigi - Episode 73 - The Knitmore Girls
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\\nThis week:\\nOctober is our birthday month at Purlescence Yarns, and to celebrate\\nwe\'re offering a birthday special on all our in stock Louet spinning\\nwheels. This special is available in store or by phone order. Call or\\ncome in today for a substantial discount on the Louet Victoria or Louet\\nJulia. Mention the Knitmore Girls and get a special bonus gift with\\nyour wheel purchase. This offer is valid through October 31, 2009 and\\napplies only to stock on hand. Happy spinning!
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\\nOn the Needles: (00:26)
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\\nGigi and Jasmin attend the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat! (Big thanks to Straphanging for absolutely everything!) The vendors include Redfish Dyeworks, Jamie\\u2019s Metalworks from Lancaster, Freckle Face Fibers, True Love Fibers.
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\\nJasmin is working on her Henley Perfected. Gigi has finished her Par Five socks. Jasmin cast on a Whisper Cardigan out of navy blue Grignasco cashmere. Boo picks the "Tweedy Pie" sweater (in Damask Rose, Malabrigo). Gigi is still working on her Origami Wrap sweater. Gigi has cast on the Ellina shawl (out of the Dream in Color Baby, Purple Rain).
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\\nSOCK KNIT(more)-A-LONG! Cast on 11/2/2009. Gigi will be knitting Mesmer out of Abstract Fiber Supersock (in Bonfire), Jasmin is knitting Uptown Girl out of Lisa Souza BFL Sock (in Fuschia).
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\\nEvents: (28:39)
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\\n- Rhinebeck! (NY Sheep and Wool): 10/17-18. Meet and greet will be at the Carolina Homespun booth from 12-1 on Saturday.
\\n- Gigi does her 1 minute health update.
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\\nMother Knows Best: (30:26)
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\\nWe discuss rotating holiday knitting to avoid boredom and pressure.
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\\nStraw Into Gold: (34:00)
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\\nJasmin is spinning Abstract Fiber Superwash Merino (in Chartreuse). Jasmin encourages you to eat your dessert first, and talks about fiber directionality.
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