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Explore the New World of Knitting on Opening Day with Anna Zilboorg. Take classes from the most talented designers in the Knitting Universe. Shop-till-you-drop in the largest fiber market in the South. See the hottest new knit designs at the Fashion Show or take to the runway yourself -- showing off your knits during the Student Banquet. If you love knitting, YOU CAN'T MISS THIS! Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Events for all the details. If it has to do with knitting, you will find it here. STITCHES South is open to the general public April 15th-17th. For more information please join us online at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Events/ or call 1-800-237-7099.
On the needles: (00:32)
Adventures in St. Louis! Things mentioned:
- Charlie Gitto's
- Bailey's Chocolate Bar
- KCL Drop spindles
- Schacht drop spindle
- White Castle (Harold and Kumar go to White Castle)
- Cathedral Basilica
- Knitorious
- Ted Drewes
- Cedar Creek Conference Center
- Gooey Butter Cake
- Daybreak KAL
- BlueMoonArtistry's Daybreak
Jasmin delivered Meghan's sweater. You can find the On the Road thread here, and the YouTube channel here. Gigi makes reference to the marshmallow incident.
Events: (31:41)
- WRONG DATE BEFORE. DATE TBD. Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery
- June 24-26: Black Sheep Gathering. We're staying at the Courtesy Inn in Eugene, OR.
Contest: (33:01)
The Mom 'N' Me contest! We want your stories about crafting with friends/family. Please have your entries in by 5/8/2011. Jasmin tells a story about cooking together.
Prizes include:
- A copy of Westknits Book One and Two (SIGNED!)
- A Schacht Hi-Lo drop spindle kit
- How to Knit a Heart Back Home by Rachael Herron (SIGNED!)
- A Leslie Wind cable needle necklace
- A kit from Bar Maids- Shower scrub and a Lo-Lo Bar in "Vanilla Cake" and a jar of Face Pudding
Mother knows best: (38:33)
We discuss travel essentials. The list:
- Biobands
- Crystallized ginger
- Neck pillow
- Blanket
- luggage scale
- Prunes. You know why.
- headphones
When Knitting Attacks: (46:23)
Gigi is attacked by her Elektra shawl.
Review: (48:22)
This week, we review Dolce Handknits by Kim Dolce. We don't care for it.
