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Sat, 30 December 2023
Episode 269: Warm Hands & Hearts
 
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 269 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
  • From the Armchair
  • Some Years Later
  • Crafty Adventures
  • Knitting in Passing
  • KAL News
  • Contest, News & Notes
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week
 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Tailgate Party Mittens
  • Pattern: Tailgate Party Hat & Mittens by Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Co
  • Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Yarn: Dancing Leaf Dyeworks. Bee Bop 100% SW Merino DK  (no colorway name)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • After finishing the mittens, I used Duplicate Stitch to write "fear" on the left palm and "less" on the right palm. I used this video tutorial from Very Pink Knits to help me.
 
Boxing Gloves Ornament
  • Pattern: Boxing Gloves by Michael Hon ($3 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Hook: D (3.25 mm)
  • Yarn: Caron One Pound in Scarlet + white acrylic worsted weight yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • These worked up in one busy evening after work and were a gift for the owners of my gym.
 
Colourful Mini Dino
  • Pattern: Colourful Mini Dino by Anika Kam (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Hook: C (2.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Lady Slipper colorway + mystery worsted acrylic yarn of a similar shade of purple
 
Clown collar
  • Pattern: improvsing on my own. Used this free Clown Ruff pattern from Slipped Stitch Hollow as a starting point
  • Hook: H (5.0 mm)
  • Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle (Gray), Big Twist Value (Grape), Craft Smart Neon Value (neon yellow) & mystery worsted sparkle yarn in pink and white
  • Ravelry Project Page
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project
  • 4 oz of Texel from Into the Whirled- Welcome to Litchfield
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: working on second 4 oz in the Welcome to Litchfield Colorway in 70/30 BFL/Tussah Silk
 
Christmas in July Socks
  • Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers
  • Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Area 51. Snack shack sponsor.
  • Progress: finished first sock. Half way through leg on second.
 
Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks
  • Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers
  • Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff.
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting.
 
Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks
  • Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Ravelry Project Page
 
Calendula Christmas Quilt
  • Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova
  • Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose
  • Hook:  G (4.0 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
 
 
From the Armchair
 
Books 2 & 3 of the Silo Series:
 
Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
 
 
Crafty Adventures
  • We celebrated Christmas with friends by decorating Gingerbread houses which was a ton of fun!
 
Knitting in Passing
I went consignment shopping and reminded the owner that we'd met before and that I was the "knitter" and she promptly asked for help with gauge math for a handspun cabled sweater she wants to cast on.
 
KAL News
Pigskin Party '23
    • #DCSPigskinParty23
  • 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.
  • Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
  • Quarter 3 Challenge: The Waymaker's Cowl brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Mandi's Makings. Runs December 1-31, 2023. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread.
  • WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread.
  • I announced November participation winners.
  • Updates from Commenter- Mary
    • Pigskin partiers have been busy this month! Over 500 projects have been submitted for points already this month! Players are finishing both small and large projects. There have been over 30 blitzes and over 40 safeties so far this month.
    • There’s still time to participate in the Q3 challenge.  14 people have submitted their finished projects for the challenge so far. BlkGirlsKnitPurl (EJ) posted a beautiful Christmas-y version in the end zone dance thread: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BlkGirlsKnitPurl/the-waymaker-cowl
    • In the huddle thread, lots of folks who have time off at the end of the year and/or are traveling have been discussing plans for what to work on. There’s also lots of talk of holiday plans and gift knits! Finally, there’s been a bit of chatter about the pros and cons of monogamous knitting and strategies to make sure you are never caught waiting somewhere without a project to work on. 
 
Contest, News & Notes
Vlogmas 2023 highlights:
  • Day 15: Gingerbread Houses
  • Day 23: At the request of viewer, Suzanne, I shared a few of my shawl patterns, MEGAROW, World of Difference, Boxing Day Bonus and the Riley Rose Shawl. You can use coupon code 10years for 25% off my patterns on Ravelry through the Superbowl!
  • You can find the full 2023 Vlogmas Playlist here.
 
On a Happy Note
  • Riley’s sleepover. Crafting. Watching Spirited (Apple tv movie) for first time.
  • Dana and Sheri’s Christmas party.
  • Helping with and enjoying Hattie & Aila's dance recital
  • Gifting Hattie her ride-on Jeep
  • We lost power in a storm, but the power outage was shorter quicker than usual. Dan finished his advent puzzles.
  • Helping to hide Secret Santas at the gym. Taylor, who was the actual Secret Santa, also gifted me a handmade wooden tree and ornament! They are so beautiful and I'm thankful for her thoughtfulness.
  • Christmas lunch with my friends Waveney and Kim.
  • Running into Megg at the consignment store I kept telling her to visit. We bought found Christmas outfits!
  • Relaxing Christmas Eve day and ending the day at my cousin Susan’s party.
  • Christmas Day- playing on the floor with Gabriella and Zachary. Seeing Will and Aila excited about Christmas even well into their teens. A fabulous and fun time spent with my family for the rest of the day.
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Quote of the Week
Beauty is as much about how and whether you look as what you see.
–John Green
 
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Fri, 15 December 2023
Episode 268: Christmas Cheer
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 268 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
  • Crafty Adventures
  • Knitting in Passing
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • Contest, News & Notes
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Domingo the Easter Goat
  • Pattern: I used the basic idea from this crochet pattern available on Etsy.
  • Hook:
  • Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Clarity (blue- body), Mint (green- stripe on egg), Custard (yellow- egg) + pink and taupe mystery yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I made mine much smaller than called for in the Etsy pattern. chained around 10 stitches, worked in the round from there to make a base and then come up for body/head like a Squishmallow.
 
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
  • 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.
 
Liz's Socks
  • Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Area 51 Fibres is Snack Shack Sponsor.
 
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 Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
  • Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
  • 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 crocheted all 9 squares from the November kit (theme- Tomb of the Lost Queen). I still need to seam them up and add a border
 
Christmas in July Socks
  • Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers
  • Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Area 51 Fibres is Snack Shack Sponsor.
  • Progress: 1st sock is finished.
 
Same as It Ever Was Hat
  • Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Sarah Jordan of Knit/Wit designs is a Snack Shack Sponsor.
 
Colourful Mini Dino
  • Pattern: Colourful Mini Dino by Anika Kam (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Hook: C (2.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Lady Slipper colorway + mystery worsted acrylic yarn of a similar shade of purple
 
Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks
  • Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers
  • Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff.
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting.
  • Progress: I'm about half way through the leg of the first sock.
 
Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks
  • Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: keeping up on one sock. The other has maybe 6 stripes. After day 12 ready to turn heel so I might get behind for a couple days depending.
  • Woolens & Nosh is a Pro Shop Sponsor.
 
Vampires of Venice Spinning
  • Fiber: Into the Whirled. 4oz Falkland in the Vampires of Venice colorway.
  • 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.
  • Split braid in half. First half has already been spun, washed and dried.
  • Plan is to use the yarn to knit this Tweed Tie available on Ravelry.
 
Tailgate Party Mittens
  • Pattern: Tailgate Party Hat & Mittens by Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Co
  • Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Yarn: Dancing Leaf Dyeworks. Bee Bop 100% SW Merino DK  (no colorway name)
  • Ravelry Project Page
 
Brainstorming
 
I have such a strong urge to cast on a Christmas afghan that has a quilt-like effect. Any suggestions for me?
 
  • Crochet Star Quilt by Sandra Paul (~$6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
    • Sport weight yarn
  • C2C Barn Quilt Blanket by Emily Marie Davies ($5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry or on this website)
  • Granny Square Snowflake Blanket by Briana K Designs ($8 Crochet pattern available on Ravelry
  • Winter Plaid Blanket  by Mallory Krall- (~4.66 crochet pattern on Ravelry)
 
From the Armchair
Wool by Hugh Howey (The Silo Series- Book 1) Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link
 
Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
 
Crafty Adventures
Sled Decorating with Mom. Check out our beautiful project.
 
Knitting in Passing
  • In talking about vlogging at the gym, we also got talking about knitting and I learned that my friend Taylor wants to learn to knit.
  • I was knitting at Nutcracker intermission and Hattie did a stitch before the lights went down.
  • I was knitting at my niece's Funky Nutcracker performance which was so long. Megg’s neighbors said I’d have a whole blanket done before it was over.
 
KAL News
Pigskin Party '23
    • #DCSPigskinParty23
  • 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.
  • Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
  • Quarter 3 Challenge: The Waymaker's Cowl brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Mandi's Makings. Runs December 1-31, 2023. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread.
  • WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread.
  • Updates from Commentator Mary
  • Tune in to hear if you're the winner of the Quarter 2 challenge.
  • November Participation Prize Winners be will announced in the next episode.
  • Updates from Commentator Mary
    • There’s lots of talk about favorite warm beverages and baking in the December thread:
      • If you are a tea lover, check out post 288, where multiverseknits shared some of their favorite places to buy tea. 
      • If you are a sourdough baker, check out post 628 where lmecoll shared a recipe for sourdough chocolate chip cookies that she will not be making but has heard are quite good. 
    • I also popped over to the end zone dance thread to see what people have finished lately. One project in particular caught my eye:
      • Rubyrx recently finished a slip stitch party shawl in yarn from sheep she raised! She proceeded, spun, dyed and knit up the yarn into a gorgeous shawl! Amazing!! Check it out on Ravelry.
 
Events
 
Contest, News & Notes
 
On a Happy Note
  • December 1 we celebrated Dan's birthday & Mom's 2nd anniversary of diagnosis. So grateful she’s here!
  • Mom, Riley, Trish, Merry and I went to a Sample Sale. Mom, Riley and I then did more shopping and a "bakery tour." I definitely recommend that Vlogmas episode. It’s very silly.
  • Attending live performances of: Aladdin Jr. , the Nutcracker, The Plot Thickens and the Funky Nutcracker.
  • Running into my old boss at work
  • Hattie's sleepover. She enjoyed crafting time, pancakes and a tractor ride with Uncle Dan.
  • My cousin Colleen having a baby boy in June!
  • Deer in the compost bins.
  • Working on a puzzle advent with Dan.
 
Quote of the Week
"Summer is for surrendering; winter is for wondering.”  — Debasish Mridha
 
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