Episode 272
Leslie is working on plain stockinette socks in the RhineBeck Sweater Weather colorway of Nomadic Yarns Sport on 2.75mm. She’s also been working on the sleeves of the Rolling Rock sweater out of Hazelknits DK in the Alexandrite colorway.
Laura is knitting Grace by Jane Richmond out of Plucky Feet in the Barn Door colorway. She is also knitting on a pair of toe up socks out of Lollipop Yarn in the Beefcake base.
Laura’s spinning some Hobbledehoy Batts and has started spinning a patchwork kit from Hello Yarn
Leslie has been spinning Knitty&Color’s Aint It Fun in the Merino/Silk.
Book Review: The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting by Faina Goberstein and Simona Merchant-Dest (26.99)
Question from naturekitty, “udontcallmeles
What the heck is that red garment sticking out of your shelf behind you? A shawl? Please show us or talk about it. My friend lindsayfett and I talk about it all the time.”
Question from Iggystar, “Does it weird you out when knitting strangers bum rush you in enthusiam at festivals? Thanks for being such a good sport! My first Rhinebeck and my excitement was on 11!!!! I didn’t think perhaps my approach could have been more subtle and suave instead of, “Aaaaahhhh! It’s Leslie! One of my favorite podcasters!!! Squeal!!!!!”
Leslie is listening to Heir of Fire. Her favorite short story is Neil Gaiman’s Other People.
Laura has finished reading Six of Crows and a bunch of Melissa McShane books
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