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This month Nicole and Monica tried to knit in theaters again (spoiler alert, Nicole still struggled) and watched the newest Dune movie, which was full of beautiful visuals and some wild events.

Nicole knit Turtleneck Vest⁠ by the Red Heart Design Team and Monica knit Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

This month Nicole and Monica watched the 1992 romcom about a figure skater and a former hockey player who learn to skate as a pair and have lots of romantic tension on their way to the Olympics.

Nicole knit self designed mitts and Monica knit a self designed hat and the ⁠Pressed Flowers Cowl⁠ by Amy Cristoffers.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

This month Nicole and Monica watched the 2022 AMC series, Interview with the Vampire, which offered plenty of wild rides, melodrama, toxic relationships, and deep enjoyment.

Nicole knit Open Road by Amy Gunderson and swatched for Turtleneck Vest by the Red Heart Design Team. Monica knit the Pressed Flowers Cowl by Amy Cristoffers.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

This month Nicole and Monica watched Pixar's Luca, a coming of age story of a young sea monster off the coast of Italy. Nicole got very excited to know names, only to constantly mess up names, and we discussed Italy, beautifully rendered light, queer allegories, friendship, and brioche knitting.

Nicole knit Duality by iknit2purl2 and Monica knit Reisi Shawl by Raina K.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

This month Nicole and Monica watched the second season of Our Flag Means Death, and discussed second season pitfalls, efficiency in storytelling, new characters we loved, and had some cat interruptions. Nicole knit Pebble Arch Shawl by Karen Hoyle, and Monica knit Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

Back from hiatus, Nicole and Monica watched the 1998 Parent Trap, and discussed 90s hair accessories, parenting choices, and young Lindsay Lohan.

Nicole knit a sample for a steeking class, and Monica knit Planetary Pullover by Skeinanigans.

Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin.