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  Happy
Holidays from Purlescence Yarns! Have you been extra good this year?
Whether its knitting, spinning, or weaving, make sure you mark them
down on your wish list and let your loved ones know that we’re here to
help. Sock yarn and notions make great stocking stuffers, and every
spinner can always use extra bobbins! We have a great selection of
books, ranging from patterns to techniques to new skills, so if you
want it, there’s a good chance we’ve got it. If you can’t think if what
you want, we also offer gift certificates- the perfect
one-size-fits-all gift. Wishing you a warm and fiber-filled holiday
season from Purlescence yarns.


On the needles: (00:31)

Gigi is continuing to work on the dishcloth baby blanket. Jasmin is working on the Tweedy Pie coat for Boo. Gigi is working on a stocking cap for Sam to match the alien scarf she knit a few years ago. Jasmin has finished her first Suzie Q sock. You can see the sock template here.

Mother Knows Best: (12:13)

Customizing knits, part 3: Converting sweaters and steeking. We talk about the folks from Philosopher's Wool, and the Color Your Own sweater.

When Knitting Attacks! (21:54)

Jasmin invents the wrong way of executing attached iCord. We discuss the merits of blanket stitch.

Holidays with the Knitmores: (28:20)

This week we encourage full family participation during holiday prep. This includes decoration, cooking, and gift wrapping.

Straw into Gold: (36:20)

Jasmin talks about the Emperor's New Silk, and the merits of filling bobbins the same way every time.