Show Notes
What is the Make Good Stashdown?
It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown
Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want):
Slipstravaganza by Stephen West
Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine
Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine
The Stay Pull by Park Williams
Northeasterly by Skeinanigans
Recollect Cowl by Jennifer Steingass
Whatever by Julie Knits in Paris
Fox Paws by Xandy Peters
Lucky Pieces by Inyoung Kim
Little Checks Socks by Summer Lee
Melting Marl Scarf by Stephen West
Scrapper Cardi by Safiyyah Talley
Swatchtastic by Tin Can Knits
The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
What's on our needles this week:
Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae
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