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Sat, 30 September 2023

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on my website- click here.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Crafty Adventures
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, winemakersister and Buxom Cat Knits

Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Bobble Pumpkin

Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website)
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in the Ecru Colorway
My Ravelry Project Page

Bedside Pocket

Pattern: None
Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co
Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
Ravelry Project Page
I started this project on 9/4.
75 sts across. Single crochet.
First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic
Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co
Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co
I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy.
Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm

Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube.
This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.
Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well.

Space Daddy Socks

Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple.
I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1.
Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff.
Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.

Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater

Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body
Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023
My Ravelry Project Page
Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves.

Drawn Together Cowl

Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip)
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on
Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round)
Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.
Progress- I've added another inch since last time we talked.

Crafty Adventures

My cousin Gayle came up for another visit and led another Resin art class with cousins on my Mom's side of the family. Last time I made a cutting board. This time I made a pumpkin lazy susan- perfect for fall hosting! My cousins made some really beautiful things. I'll share some photos in the show notes for you. Thanks, Gayle, for sharing your talents with us!

In My Travels

Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- video coming soon. Safe to say, I had lots of fun with Riley, Liz and Mom. Spoiler alert- stay tuned to the end of the video for some fun bloopers and outtakes. Thanks Riley & Liz for getting some awesome footage of the weekend. I don't think I held the camera once the entire time! It's really fun to share this with them.

KAL News

Pigskin Party '23

#DCSPigskinParty23

Official Rules
Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)
Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.

Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread
Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread

Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread.
Quarter 1 Challenge: Sock it to ’em brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Paper Daisy Creations (Ravelry Link). Runs 10/1-10/31. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread.
Thanks to our Correspondents for checking in with some fun updates.

Check out the Ravelry Group to find some of the new Pigskin chat threads- Pigskin Recipe Ideas,Pigskin ‘23 Book Club, Pigskin Participant Podcast, and Pigskin ‘23 Westknits MKAL
Congrats to PAKnitWit (Sarah) who already got a blitz (first of the season!). She finished a crochet corner to corner blanket- Ravelry link here.
As of Sunday evening 9/24 we have 512 Participants- 236 with Points on the Scoreboard (Average of those with points is 204 Points. Highest: 1532 Lowest: 2. 3 Blitz projects!
As of 9/29- Conference Standings LFC (22,460 pts) SFC (22,375 pts) AFC (18,632 pts)-
Top Team= 7 Garter Guards

Events

NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023
Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.
Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available
Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY
Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA
Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)

Ask Me Anything

Anita asked about: Ideas for color schemes for yarn choices- how to use variegated yarns to help blend different color schemes.
Shelly asked: "Do you have any tips or tricks on how to calculate the yards used in a project?"

Tip: Check Ravelry Project Pages & check the "All Helpful Projects" filter. Here's the Ravelry link for helpful projects for this pattern. THis particular Ravelry project gives the cast on stitches and number of rows and says she 1 50g skein would have been enough "if I did a 40 round leg (ran out of the first skein when I had 10 rounds left on the foot of the second sock)."

On a Happy Note

Dinner with Gayle, Joanie, Mom and Dad. Gave Joanie gifts from Sedona and Gayle some new socks.
Old Dominion- took girls to arcade after then got a drink and something to eat with Jeff & Melissa
Brunch. Singing in the car with the girls. Garret’s hockey game
Apple picking! Bisque! Cider donuts!
Thanks to Patrons who talked about The Vow on HBO. Dan and I are fully hooked.
Pumpkin coffee: usually I have a few cups a year and I'm good, but this year its growing on me. They have a great one at the coffee shop at work, Marylous, and I even bought a container from Trader Joe's that I enjoyed some of this week.
Cooler temps- they hit us fast this year. We went from hot and muggy to mornings that are 55 and crisp and days in the 60's. I'm loving pulling on wool socks and a wool sweater to stave off the chill.

Quote of the Week

Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift.

–Maya Angelou

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Fri, 15 September 2023

Episode 262: Mojo

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
KAL News
Events
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wild Air Farm Spinning

I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens)
Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S

This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.

Ravelry Project Page
Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g
Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g
Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g
Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters
Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters

My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44

You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.

Petrichor Socks

Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
I used 74 grams of yarn.

Shock Star Hat #2

Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Pattern: none
Ravelry Project Page
92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between.
52g of yarn used.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Bedside Pocket

Pattern: None
Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co
Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
Ravelry Project Page
I started this project on 9/4.
75 sts across. Single crochet.
First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic
Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co

My Little Unicorn Socks

Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time).

Space Daddy Socks

Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple.
I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1.
Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff.
Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm

Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I'm planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month's 3x3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year.
You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube.
This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.

Strathcona Sweater

Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website)
Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway
Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body)
I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust)
Ravelry Project Page

Drawn Together Cowl

Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip)
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on
Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round)
Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.
I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard!

Brainstorming

Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry

Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern.
Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie.
Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade- $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣
Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals)
Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.

From the Armchair

Verity by Colleen Hoover. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

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