Show Notes
Patterns we talked about in this episode:
The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry
Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli
Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd.
It looks like this!
What's on our needles this week:
Everywhere Bags by Homebody Fibers @homebodyfibers
Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke
make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!
Keep an eye on our instagram - the winner will be announced today!
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