Episode 79: Christmas Knitting Galore

 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 79of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

 

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note
• Pigskin Party KAL

 

Off the Needles

Chewbacca

Obi Wan (with cape)  - purchased pattern separately from Etsy from Lucy Collins

 

Puppy Daddy

• Pattern: Puppy and his Daddy by  Ana Paula Rimoli  from The Big Book of Little Amigurumi
• Hook: C 2.75mm
• Yarn: Plymouth encore- brown, leftover from Star Wars crochet & creamy/tan color
• Big black nose & eyes from 6060 on Etsy!

 

Grandchild Birthstone Shawl

 

• Pattern- my design
• US 7 (4.5mm) needles
• Yarn:
  • Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
  • Cascade Heritage Silk- White
  • Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

 

 

Scrubbie Dots Dishcloth

• Pattern: Scrubbie Dots by  Doni Speigle
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Lilly Sugar and Cream Yarn
• I expanded it to make it larger using basic circular crochet increases. Made about 4-5 total this season

 

Riley Slippers  & Millie's Slippers

• Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
• Needles: US 8
• Worsted weight yarn held doubled.

 

Riley's Christmas Mittens & Millie's Christmas Mittens

• Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson $4 US
• Needles: US 6 (Calls for 7s)
• Riley Yarn: Berrocco Vintage & Plymouth Encore: Added length to the hand based on the drawing I took of Riley's hand
• Millie Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (purple) & Lana Gatto Super Soft Pink- Color 5240: Made hand a little longer. Added 4 stitches after thumb gusset. Details in project page on Ravelry

On the Needles

 

Riley's Christmas Doll

• Pattern (Crochet): by Nicky Blade called NickyBlade Doll Pattern- free Ravelry download
• C hook (2.75mm)
• Cascade 220 superwash, cream for skin, gray, blue and a purple.
• Girl with brown hair- shirt, pants and shoes. simple but really cute. looks like riley's style

Storm Trooper (yes another)

 

Brainstorming

Joy from movie Inside Out crochet pattern by Allison McDonough $5.00 pattern. Wanted to make for Riley- my brother actually suggested but I can't find just the right green for her dress.

 

Also found an eBook of 5 Doc McStuffins character crochet patterns also by Allison McDonough.

 

Bought the yarn on the way home today to start The Force Awakens Hat

 

From the Armchair 

• Master of None- on Netflix
•  Kino Knits Podcast 
•  Serial is back on! Slate Serial Spoiler Special  & Crime Writers on Serial are related podcasts you may want to check out
• I shared my thoughts about gift knitting/crafting and why I spend time on it. I also shared my tips for making the most out of your gift knitting if you have a long list that you want to accomplish.

 

Crafty Adventures

I've been sewing iined draw string bag from this tutorial.

 

I highly recommend photo calendars from Picaboo (for yourself or as gifts)

 

Events

 

• Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.
• Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA --Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!

 

 

Contest News & Notes

I announced the winners of Jenn Sheelen Contest from Episode 78.

 

 

New contest for this episode: Sock Knitter Profile Bag kindly offered up by One Twisted Tree

 

• Contest: Come over to the One Twisted Tree Contest Thread in the DCS Ravelry Group- enter to win.

News

Becky Kelly from Knit Actually Podcast is hosting Knit Nosh event on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. The yarn companies providing yarn for the event are Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Skeindalous , Knerd. Tickets are still available. Details are available on her website.

 

On a Happy Note

• I will be reviewing the Madelyn Tote bag from Pearl and Plum next month but it's already making me very happy and so I wanted to share! W
• 2 kids sleepovers in 2 weeks! (including some audio from Riley who is 7 and Millie who is 3)
• Having a sewing day with my best friend in lieu of Christmas shopping
• At our friends Christmas Party I offered up some Tittens for the Yankee Swap. It was VERY well received!
• My co-workers and I ordered under desk exerciser that I heard about on Savvy Girls Podcast and I really like it. 

 

Pigskin Party KAL

 

 

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!

• Donita’s Sewing Rack
• Freckled Whimsey
• KerriKnits Designs
• Lilliput Yarn
• MyMuddlings
• One Twisted Tree
• Prairie Bag Works
• Soap-a-licious
• Suburban Stitcher
• Yarn Geek Fiber

Tune in to hear about the November Prize Winners!

 

 

WIPs Interception: runs November 10 – December 25— 8 awesome prizes which I announced in Episode 77

Check out this thread for details and to chat & post your finished objects in this thread to be entered for prizes. This is the only time during this 5 month long KAL that you can finish WIPs earn some points so take advantage!

 

High Fives going on now until Sunday 12/20!

 

 

Happy Holidays, Merry merry christmas, happy knitting, talk to you next time!

 

(This episode ends with a little bit of audio of my niece Millie singing. Hope you enjoy it)