This week's episode
has been sponsored by:CNCH is coming to Santa Clara
April 9-11 and Abstract Fiber will be there. Not a weaver? CNCH has
something for all fiber enthusiasts! We'll have yarns for knitting and
weaving, plus lots of fiber. We'll have some new fibers too, including
Polwarth!!! You can also shop online anytime by clicking above.The Purlescence Purl Girls know
that the Knitmore Girls have listeners all over the world. We wish you
all could join us in our family room for a cup of tea and a nice chat,
but if you can't make it to us, you can bring a little bit of us home to
you. Visit our Cafepress
store for shirts, mugs, and more! And new patterns are available on
Ravelry for immediate download. Search for designers Sandi Luck and Nathania Apple
for the latest designs.STITCHES
South offers something for everyone. This 4-day event brings
thousands together in Atlanta, GA for workshops, demonstrations, author
signings, and door prizes. It showcases beautiful yarn, books, gadgets,
patterns, & buttons in a market full of retailers from across the
country. If it has to do with knitting, you will find it here. STITCHES
South is open to the general public April 23rd-25th. For more
information please join us online at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Events/
or call 1-800-237-7099.On the needles: (00:30)Gigi
is plugging along on her Mondo
Cable Pulli, which she has modified slightly. Jasmin is making
progress on her Mondo
Cable Cardi. Jasmin is tempted and inspired by all things. Gigi
talks about assembling Miss Kalendar's Ribbi Cardi
with single crochet. Gigi's Olympic Sweater is headed for the UFO bin.
We discuss the Spring
2010 issue of Knitter's Magazine. Gigi and Jasmin both like the Electric
Entrelac Sweater. Jasmin also really liked the Diamonds
and Pearls shawl, and the Sun
Dappled Stole. Gigi liked the Ivory
and Mortar Jacket. Jasmin also liked the Pink
Ginger cardigan.Events:
(21:06)CNCH 2010 : April 9-11Maryland
Sheep and Wool Festival: May 1-2. Meet and greet details
tbd. (You can find Jasmin's
handspun here.)Contest:
(23:55)The end date for the February
UFO finish-a-long is April 3rd, and the winners will be announced
in Episode 95.Mother Knows
Best: (25:21)We discuss sizing, fit, and ease.

Straw into Gold: (41:26)

Jasmin is still spinning the Cormo for her Tempest sweater.
(Photographed above.) Jasmin talks about spinning every day (for 15
minutes) for sanity.