Mon, 30 December 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 176 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes & photos check out the show notes on my webpage by clicking here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles -
Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde -
Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in Denim and Gray -
Hooks: F (3.7 mm) and G (4.0 mm) -
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Pattern: Bankhead Hat by Susie Gorley (free knitting pattern) -
Yarn: Knitters Brewing Co Sock-aholic Brewski (worsted) -
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) -
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Pattern: none. Improvised crochet -
Hook: Says 0 but not sure what that means. -
Yarn. Leftover fingering. -
Pattern: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon -
Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn (from Savers) -
Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) & US 3 (3.25 mm) -
Cast on 64 because made one before that was 60 stitches and fit but was a little too small Crafty Adventures - I mentioned last episode my Nana passed away age of 95. Left behind a great legacy of her beautiful crocheted blankets. My cousin Megan came up with a wonderful idea. She printed photos of many of my Nana’s projects and used a heart punch to cut them into heart shape. Pasted them to a plain background and framed them!
- I made homemade banana ice cream for Mom and Jeff and my grandfather's family's eggplant recipe for Christmas dinner.
KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors The January Interception is kindly sponsored by designer Windswept Designs (Monique Leonard)! Did you know there’s a whole world of yarn out there that many of you have never played with? Most knitters I know use sheep’s wool but there are so many other fibers out there that offer a world of things to try. Before you roll your eyes and think “oh no, not cotton” just remember that just like you’d never judge all sheep’s wool by that one scratchy sweater that Aunt Tilda made you twenty years ago, not all cotton feels like that scratchy dish cloth. There’s also bamboo, silk, yak, alpaca, tencel, seacell, rose fiber, camel, acrylic, nylon, rayon, soy, mohair, angora, the list goes on. From gorgeous hand-dyed soft cotton to big box store acrylic there’s a range of price points and each fiber has its own interesting properties. Blends are a joy to work with! For this month’s interception, find a yarn that does not contain sheep. Not sure what to make? The sky’s the limit, but the advanced pattern search on Ravelry allows you to search by fiber type and will give you lots of ideas. And for the record, yes, you really can knit a beautiful stranded color work sweater out of cotton, like the two I wore to Rhinebeck this year. Happy knitting! To be eligible to win -
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Post your FO in this thread with a description and/or photo that shows how you’re meeting the challenge. Entries: Prize: Contest, News & Notes 103 Hatis available on Ravelry for $5. It is a DK weight textured hat that features purl rows and 1x1 cables. It includes a tutorial for how to do it without a cable needle and without having dangling stitches. Instructions are written and charted. It has been tech edited and test knit. - 4 sizes
- Finished sizes: 15.75 in/40 cm, 17.75 in/ 45 cm, 20.25 in/ 51.5 cm and 22.5 in/ 57 cm.
- Finished height: 7.5 in/ 19 cm
Part of Christy Houghton Yarn Cafe Creations Cast On Collaborative- December of Designers Project. First day’s profits going to National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts 77 patterns $337 donated Life in Focus I'm a little behind in reviewing my 2019. Last year I reviewed by theme: work, personal, podcast/design, finances, health + fitness -
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Habits + improvements I've incorporated On a Happy Note -
7 kid Christmas sleepover. Will rubbing Millie’s feet. R &M to gymnastics and lunch. Eme in Funky Nutcracker. Watched newer grinch cartoon and had hot cocoa. -
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Christmas with our families. Quote of the Week “Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile.” -- Bertrand Russell ------ Thank you for tuning in!
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Sun, 15 December 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 175 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Imagined Landscapes
Off the Needles Ribbit Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbit Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks - Yarn: Unknown
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
Velvet Bear - Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman
- Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum & Blush Pink colorways
- Hook: H
- Used eyes and nose from 6060 on Etsy.
Beanie for Bernie - Pattern: improvised based on Gina’s Messy Bun Hat
- Hook: H (5.0mm)
- Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum color way
On the Needles Hattie’s Hedgehog - Pattern: Hedley the Hedgehog by by Moji-Moji Design
- Hook: B
- Yarn- Mystery yarn from stash (maybe wool/alpaca from Long Island Livestock co)
Dragon Belly - Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.
Cadet Colors Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Cadet Colors Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Gram’s 2019 Christmas Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Green Striped Ragg Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Brooklyn’s TeenyBeanie - Pattern: The TeenyBeanie by Vanessa Smith (Hooked on Sunshine Crochet) -free crochet pattern
- Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect (DK)
- Hook: E (3.5 mm)
Millie’s Lipsticks - Yarn: leftover fingering weight
- Hook: Unsure- it was handed down to me. Says 0
- Pattern: made up as I went.
Soccer Ball - Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP)
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White and Black
- 12 pentagons. 20 hexagons.
Brainstorming - Before Christmas: Red Hat for Garret, 2 lipsticks for Millie, Hat and booties for Brooklyn (coming for sleepover this weekend). Ideally a hat for my dad, and a shawl for my grandmother (Dragon’s belly)
- Before New Year’s: hedgehog for Hattie. 2 more toys for our friends’ daughters.
Crafty Adventures - I enjoyed a crafty day Thanksgiving Weekend with Megg. She got all of the fabric cut for the front of a quilt for her youngest daughter Hattie. Helped her with that while I started some projects.
Knitting in Passing I shared stories of Millie spending lots of time on our recent trip to NH, knitting on “socks for Uncle Dan” which she proudly told anyone who inquired. Enjoyed some fiber chat with my cousin Chris’ wife Leah.
I met a lovely lady on the train who talked about caring for someone with special needs who would sometimes crochet a chain for hours. Other times she’d make a blanket. She still brings her friend yarn when she goes to visit.
KAL News
Slay the Stash 2019 - Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) – and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
- Check out the December Post
- Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019 We are not bringing Slay the Stash back as is in 2020: Instead we’ll have a new quarterly challenge called the Quarterly Quest - Quench the Queue
- Lessen the Library
- Free the Favorites
- Slay the Stash
Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along. Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors! Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors Updates this episode - November Participation Winners
- November Interception Winner
- The WIPs interception runs through end of KAL. Check out the details The WIPs Interception is POSTED!
- Team Check In
Events
Contest, News & Notes
I shared the sad news of Scott (Scooterpie) Manko’s passing Tune in to Episode 56 (Down Cellar Studio Podcast episode from 2014) where I told the story about first meeting Scooterpie and the running joke that ensued. Life in Focus Plastic-free July Update
What’s working well? - Bamboo toothbrush
- Tooth soap from the Hippie Farmer
- Bar soap in shower and sink
- Charcoal bar soap for face
- Coconut oil for eye make up remover
- Argan oil from Trader Joe’s comes in glass
- Misfit box every two weeks. If you think you might like it, check out this link to get 25% off your first order.
- Seltzer in can. Pour small amount into each glass or bottle of water for day
- Hot and iced coffee cup with me.
- Silverware and napkin and straw in purse and set in car.
- Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar at work and home. Fits in my cup holder in the car. I do have a plastic cover but its made from recycled plastic and I use a metal straw with it. Was a gift from my best friend. Link to Cuppow Lid that I use
- Made wash cloths for work- dishes. I already have cups, plates, silverware that stays at work and I was there. Was using paper towel. Cotton wash cloth dries quickly enough overnight its not a problem.
- Continue to use my reusable mug for coffee with metal straw.
Harder - Still buying the occasional plastic seltzer bottle or soda on the go.
- Shampoo bar from Whole Foods + 1 from Hippie farmer. Neither worked.
- Ordered Crush & Brush Toothpaste tabs. They don’t foam up enough for my liking.
- Peanut butter- can buy in bulk w/ my jars only at one store locally and its not in my path. Haven’t been going back. Would like to make a point to go with 2-3 jars and refill.
- Berries and tomatoes in plastic containers. Try to limit when I can, but I also value getting in whole foods- different nutrients etc.
On a Happy Note - Aila in the Nutcracker
- Crafty day with Megg
- Spotify for Christmas music
- Yoga by the Christmas Tree
- New glasses! 2 existing pairs with new lenses. 2 new pair.
Quote of the Week For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. –Audrey Hepburn Thank you for tuning in!
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Sat, 30 November 2019
Hello! And welcome to Episode 174 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. My name is Jen and I'm your host and I'd like to welcome both new and returning listeners to the show. Today's segments include: [for website] This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles -
Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine -
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White -
Hook: F (3.75 mm) -
Pattern: None. Details on how I made it listed in project page notes. -
Hook: C (2.75 mm) -
Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up cotton -
First one with poly pellets in bottom. Used organza pouch to hold the pellets. Any better ideas out there? On the Needles From the Armchair Podcasts: Knitting in Passing I explained to my Aunt Florence what blocking is and got to see the beautiful projects she’s knitting for her granddaughters for Christmas. In My Travels -
Enjoyed our Kayaking excursion booked through Airbnb -
KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors I am prticipating in Indie GAL this year. Check out the Ravelry Groupfor the KAL. Coupon- giftalong2019 The KAL kicks off with a sale of 25% off with code giftalong2019 from Tuesday, November 26th 8pm (US-EST) through Monday, December 2nd at 11:59 pm (US-EST). Designers can discount 10-20 patterns. All of my paid for patterns are eligible for the sale. Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note -
I can’t believe I forgot to share with you my Stash Dash Champion Sash -
Dave and Jenna’s Wedding! -
Lovely prayer service for my grandmother who passed away peacefully at the age of 95. -
Survived another overnight upgrade. -
Yoga. Quote of the Week “I love repetition. Repetitions turn time into a place, turns the days into a house, where the repetitions form the walls, floor, and ceiling.” -- Karl Ove Knausgaard ------ Thank you for tuning in!
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Thu, 14 November 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 173 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos click here. This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles On the Needles - Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl
- Hook: G (4.25 mm)
- Yarn: leftover sport weight yarn
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Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine -
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White -
Hook: F (3.75 mm) Brainstorming - I'd like to crochet a Hedgehog for my niece Hattie to go with books her parents have been reading to her by Steve Wilson I am leaning towards Hedley the Hedgehog by Moji-Moji Design.
- I want to use up the Bernat Velvet Yarn I've purchased. Searched by the yarn name on Ravelry in the Advanced Pattern search and found the Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman.
From the Armchair Tune in to hear reviews of the following 2 items: Crafty Adventures Thank you Jen for gifting me this beautiful walnut stained Kromski Minstrel. I'm so excited to get spinning. If you know of any great resources for a beginning spinner please send them my way! KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media -
Tune in to see if you're the October Slay the Stash Winner. Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ‘19 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors Tune in to hear the October Interception Winner & the October participation winners. - The November Interception is sponsored by Queen City Yarn. The theme this month is to Put in Your Back-up Quarterback. Find all of the details in the thread linked above.
- Tune in to hear the Pigskin Party 19 Grand Prize Details!!
Life in Focus - I shared the blackberry dressing recipe I use sometimes for salad.
- I've been enjoying doing weekly meal prep for both Mom and me. Proud of myself for being able to flip the 215 pound tire at Tabata class.
Ask Me Anything Thanks JenKPhillips on IG for reaching out to ask what knitting audio podcasts I listen to List of knitting podcasts I listen to (thought of a couple after I recorded so I've added them here too) 2 Knit Lit Chicks Backstage Knitting Bede Sisters Podcast BHooked Collage Knits with Amy Small Cook Craft Read Repeat Doubleknit F This Knit Fiber Knitche Imagined Landscapes Keep a calm and Carry Yarn Knit Picks’ Podcast Kino Knits Knitmore Girls The Knitting Hook-Up Knitting on the Run Knitting Pipeline Knitty McPurly Podcast Maine Yarn Just One More Row Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Salty Jo Knits Skein Enable Podcast Spin Control Podcast Stash and Burn The SweetGeorgia Show Teaching your Brain to Knit Traveling Stitches POdcast Two Ewes Fiber Adventures The Unraveling Podcast VeryPink Knits The Woolly Thistle Podcast The Yarniacs Question for YOU! On a Happy Note -
Lots of family fun at my cousin Mike’s wedding - got a red, lace Ann Klein dress for $18 at a consignment shop! -
Atticus birthday Party- sat with a couple whose youngest child has the same parts in the Nutcracker as Aila! -
Went to see Oisin perform in Seussical. He did a great job as Thing 2 and when Hattie saw him on stage, she lit up! -
Halloween- my friends and I dressed up at gym (as our trainer) for a contest. At night I went out to Trick or Treat with Will, Aila, Oisin and Hattie. Quote of the Week “Perhaps it is the simplest and most popular truths which are also the deepest after all.” – Thomas Merton ------ Thank you for tuning in!
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Thu, 31 October 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 172 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: - In My Travels
- KAL News
- Contests, News & Notes
- Quote of the Week
In My Travels Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck recap with Mom Friday Highlights -
When we picked up Megan at Hudson train station and met Stephen West! -
Indie Untangled - Mom bought a “this is my Rhinebeck sweater” enamel pin from Shelli Can
- I bought mom some beautiful yarn from Brooke of Fully Spun
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Thank you Sue and Chelsea of Legacy Fiber Artz for joining up as a Pigskin Party Sponsor and for the beautiful donation of sock sets for prizes -
I bought a skein of self-striping from Fibernymph Dye Works for socks for Mom. It was great seeing Lisa’s rainbow version of Tan House Brook shawl in the FIbernymph Booth! Saturday Highlights -
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Barn 31= the magical barn -
Loved the Stowe Away sweater by Rose Beck & was so happy to meet the ladies behind Nomadic Knits. Tune in to episode 173 for a review. -
Ran into Lisa and Anne! -
We saw some llamas. -
No line at Kettle Corn! Bought 2 bags! -
Podcaster Meet-up at 1p on the hill. It was so great seeing and chatting with so many of you. -
After the meet-up we headed to the beer garden to catch up with friends. We ran into Melissa- Progress Keepers by Meliabella, cute project bag tag with Pigskin Theme. Progress Keepers- 2. Mom stole one immediately and put it on her bracelet. -
Check out the Episode 172 Thread to guess what progress keeper Mom stole looks like? I'll pull a random winner on November 8th. -
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We did some more afternoon shopping in barns. We always love visiting the Ross Farm booth to see Sarah Jordan- PAKnitWit- Pigskin Sponsor and of course Amy & Scooterpie. -
Mom loved petting bunnies -
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Mom enjoyed apple crisp and ice cream. We sat and knit with Ryan and Nicki before we left the fairgrounds. -
We enjoyed dinner (and/or beer and kettlecorn) and then did show and tell. So funny! Sunday Highlights -
Got some photos with the year’s festival logo and the yarn bombing installation on the way in. They were made by the talented London Kaye -
Tried on some samples. One pattern that was neat was the Love Note done without mohair and modified sleeves. -
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We ran into group of friends outside buildings on way over to see my friend Mara at Beer Garden and I finally got to meet the dyer behind Lavender Lune- Sam. -
Marabrought her beautiful boys and her finished Riley Rose Shawl to show me. -
We ended the day in Building E (the food building) I bought 2 kinds of jam for Dan. We had a lovely chat with the ladies of Coyote Kitchen -
Nicki and Amy stayed at my house. Tried out Nicki’s new Electric Eel Wheel Nanoe-spinner. Frustrated but intrigued. KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors Tune in to hear the details of the November Interception sponsored by Queen City Yarn Contests, News and Notes My latest pattern will be available soon! Sign up for my email newsletterto make sure you’re the first to know when my Thumper Hat is available and to get the best intro code. Quote of the Week “No effort is required to define or even attain happiness, but enormous concentration is needed to abandon everything else.” -- Quentin Crisp ------ Thank you for tuning in!
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Sat, 12 October 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 171 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my webpage. This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles - Pattern: Watayuki by Natsuko Iida
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Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill -
Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) -
Yarn: bought in bargain bin at Rhinebeck. -
#myRHINEbipoc sweater #2 for me. #BIPOCMAL2019 -
On the Needles Brainstorming - I'd like to start a pair of socks for my friend, Laura. Last night I wound up a skein of the color way "The Huddle is Real" a Pigskin Party Exclusive from 2018 by Queen City Yarn
- Rhinebeck packing- at least 2 pair of socks (maybe 3) Maybe another Dragon Belly shawl?
- Friday, I think I’ll wear my Sandbar Cardiby Toni Lipsey
- Saturday, if its cool enough and initial forecasts indicate it will be, I’ll wear my new Watayuki pullover
- Sunday I may wear my Grace & Frankie Shawl
- I'll be packing my Ice Time Hat & Cowl for sure.
From the Armchair I share my tips on getting #RhinebeckReady. If you’re on my email newsletter list you’ll receive this PDF in the email newsletter going out w/ the podcast episode. Knitting in Passing Riley took the sock I was knitting on at my Dad's birthday dinner. Millie asked to knit in the car on the way home but I had to tell her no. KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
Check out the October Post -
Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media -
Tune in to see if you're the September winner Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors Events -
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Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. General admission 1-6p Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center. I'm planning to attend after Indie Untangled. -
Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar : Friday October 18 from 2-6p in Rhinebeck. Knit night event at 7:30p (must buy ticket). I am not planning to attend. -
NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 & 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4). I'll be there both days! Come say hi. -
Whinebeck Bingo- for those who can’t attend but want something fun to do that weekend- check out Whinebeck Bingo by the Knitmore Girls. This year there’s a printable Bingo card. Check off the things you do and share on social media! -
Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything I answered two questions from Instagram users. - What are you most looking forward to at Rhinebeck? What’s on your wishlist?
- Knitting for the body one has now, rather than waiting until one loses/gains enough weight?
On a Happy Note -
I got to see my nephew Will’s footsol game last Friday which totally cheered me up after a tough day. - I received some beautiful flowers from Dan (to my office) while I was at conference.
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Dinner for Dad’s birthday- Millie (7) talked us into a sleepover. Highlights: snuggles before bed, holding hands, reading Polar Express, building her a sleeping fort next to the guest bed in what she calls "her room." Pancakes in the morning. Craft project. -
My niece Aila (9) will be performing with Boston Ballet in the Nutcracker in Boston this winter. She’ll be a mouse and a polichinelle! - BONUS AUDIO at the end with Millie
Quote of the Week “It is all a question of weeding out what you yourself like best to do, so that you can live most agreeably in a world full of an increasing number of disagreeable surprises.” -- M.F.K. Fisher ------ Thank you for tuning in!
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Mon, 30 September 2019
This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: AdoreKnit Off the Needles -
Improvised pattern influenced by the Pig Miniature Amigurumi pattern and some counts from the Cuddle Bunny pattern (both linked on my Ravelry Project Page). -
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Yarn: Knit Picks Brava minis- 2 colors of pink. -
On the Needles Crafty Adventures Knitting In Passing - In visiting friends this weekend two brothers told me stories about their mother's quilting and knitting, the things she made for them and the memories they still cherish.
- I used my half-knit sock as a beer koozie when my hand was too cold and I couldn't find the one I packed.
In my Travels - Thursday- Yarns in the Square
- Friday I hosted an event at Yarn's End
- People I mentioned: I got to meet Maureen Clarke of Green Mountain Spinnery, Ann of Alice & Ann- who runs Sewing Classes inside the shop. Kate Jones and Walshcentral (Maryann) from our podcast community stopped in.
- Saturday: I visited Staci's Stitches to meet Cheryl of Hypnotic Yarn & her friend and helper, Jess.
- I'm excited about her new Yarnable Subscription Box! If you're interested, I am an affiliate. Click here for a $5 off coupon code using code BOSTONJEN. More to come soon!
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KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ’19 - Join us for our annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020
- Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors.
- Wrapping up September Interception. Thanks again to Woodsy & Wildfor sponsoring. Month isn’t over. Will close thread at the end of the month and announce winner in the next episode.
- October Interception: sponsored by Irocknits: Take Two Challenge. Click here for full details.
- For this challenge you need to use a 2-color cast on. Cori has a great tutorial available on her YouTube Channel. You can use this 2 color cast on with an Iroc Knits pattern that call for it- the Choose your Own Path Hat, Cowl and Mitt trio-- or use it with any pattern you’d like to use it for.
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Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center -
Contest, News & Notes - #BIPOCMAL: Started by DesamourDesigns on Instagram.Click here for a link to her website with all the details.
- Refugee hats for Maine. Information from Clara Parkes on Instagram: Having fled their homes in Congo and Angola and then traveled 10,000 miles they didn’t exactly have time to stock up on warm winter woolens before they got there. This is where knitters and crocheters come in. They need warm hats and mittens especially for babies and children.
- Address: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St. Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Life in Focus -
For our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party we bought and used compostable plates, bowls and utensils. Felt great not throwing out a bunch of trash! We had some recyclables, but mostly cans. Bought growlers to cut down on the single server beer containers. -
Have still been hitting the gym hard. Consistently 3-4 days per week now instead of 2. -
Finalizing tech edit of a hat pattern, and knitting up 2 more. Updating those notes. Feeling very happy with my progress this year but will be happier when I get each of them across the finish line. On a Happy Note -
Camping in VT. Exploring new trails on our friend's property which inspired Dan and I to do some more work on our own land. -
Woodchopping weekend- funny moment when talking about colorwork and being unsure if letters would stand out. Dan contributes “once you swatch it you’ll be able to tell” -
Riley, Aila, Oisin slept over afterwards. Riley says she’s going to carry on Uncle Dan’s pancake tradition. Tune in after the credits for some audio with Riley and Aila. Quote of the Week Change may not always bring growth, but there is no growth without change.” ― Roy T. Bennett ------ Thank you for tuning in!
Direct download: Episode_170_-_93019_8.19_AM.mp3
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Sun, 15 September 2019
This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- From the Armchair
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles I finished a new version of a hat design I’m working through. DK weight yarn from Goosey FibersSquish Base. So squishy and soft. Highly recommend. Also realized that this base is a 75% super wash merino wool 25% nylon which I think is hard to find. But if you’re ever wanting to make DK weight socks this is a great option. On the Needles -
She needs a name! Suggestions on Facebook: Flora, Flo, Rosa, Penelope, Florence, DANielle (because I said she was going to replace Dan), Flossy, Peggy, Paulette, Fifi, Mango, Frankie for Francesca, Fran,Felicia the Fab Flamingo, Ethyl, Phyllis, Fabriana, Robin, Fiona, Flora, Fantasia, Fleur -
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Yarn: Holly Press Fibers Sheepish base in the To Knit or to Hike Colorway -
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams -
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First Pigskin Party 19 Project. Holly Press Fibers is a Pro Shop Sponsor (8pts) and I'm carrying it in a fun woodland themed bag from Kitchen Counter Crafter- Snack Shack Sponsor (4 pts) -
Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine -
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White -
Hook: F (3.75 mm) From the Armchair Knitting In Passing I shared a story about chatting with a man on my train about knitting socks (and then found out Lisa was on my train the whole time but we didn't see each other). KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party ’19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. - Prize: A Woodsy & Wild signature Birch Bag
- You can also find a video of me talking about it on my Instagram profile page listed as #1 Interception or find it on YouTube.
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Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus -
Health: Focusing on drinking more water and eating breakfast later. Skipping snacking and working through urges to eat. Time to get off the summer pound or two I put on. -
Design- got a huge stack of stitch dictionaries from the library! Psyched to pour through them. On a Happy Note - I shared stories from Labor Day weekend. Yes, Mom and I made another trip to Savers.
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Quote of the Week "To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little." ― Criss Jami ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in!
Direct download: Episode_169_-_91519_7.20_PM.mp3
Category: general
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Fri, 30 August 2019
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 168 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
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Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway -
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Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams -
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Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli -
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) -
Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways: Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You. -
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Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Stripes in the Holiday Stripes Colorway + Cream -
Hook: J (6.0 mm) -
Pattern: none- basic hexagon -
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153 meters My Stash Dash Result=. 16,355 meters (Goal 10k. Stretch Goal 15k) On the Needles I'm working Flamingo crochet project for Mansfield Yarn Bombing. No pattern. Brainstorming From the Armchair In My Travels -
I discussed an afternoon in Portland visiting Duck Fat, Rising Tide, Austin Street Brewing, Lone Pine. Maine Beer Company -
We spent the rest of the weekend camping Wolfe's Neck Ocean Front Camping. . KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Pigskin Party  6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off —- September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020 Pro Shop Sponsors Snack Shack Sponsors Events -
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Friday September 13 from 6p-8p I'll be hosting a trunk show and cast on party at Yarn's End in Hanover. Come see my designs in person. Get help picking out yarns and getting started. -
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Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center -
Life in Focus Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answers to questions listeners posted on Instagram. On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity for action, a superior man exists in torture. —Benedetto Croce ------ Thank you for tuning in!
Direct download: Episode_168_-_83019_6.22_PM.mp3
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Wed, 14 August 2019
This week's segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
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Pattern: Holden Cable Crochet Hat by Lakeside Loops ($5 crochet pattern) -
Yarn: Sugarbush Yarns Dawson (Bulky weight; 50% llama, 50% merino) in the Wandering Vine Colorway (red) -
Hook: K 6.5mm - 157 meters
Stash Dash KAL: 11,528 meters to date On the Needles -
Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli -
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) -
Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways: Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You + 3 mystery skeins from stash. Using fingering held double. -
Yarn: Berocco Summer Silk in the colorway 4006 Boardwalk -
Hook: K (6.5 mm) -
Pattern: Sandbar Cardi by Toni Lipsey (crochet pattern $7) -
This will likely be a #RhineBIPOCsweater for me Crafty Adventures I learned some basic Embroidery from my friend Beverly. On the way home, I ordered this tracing light box for use in future projects. Knitting in Passing I shared a story about meeting a man in Baltimore who told us a story about how he learned to crochet during recovery from surgery. In My Travels Tune in for stories about my recent trip to visit with friends in Baltimore - I got out walking - cool park trails on Sunday morning
- We enjoyed Paper Moon for breakfast. We visited a cute plant store B.Willow and I purchased a Tinted Lip balm (with no plastic container) from Priya Means Love.
KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 -
Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! -
- Tune in to see if you're the July winner!
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 The Splash Pad is closed for the season! Tune in to see if you won a prize. Pigskin Party: the 6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off on September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. Pro Shop Sponsors (so far) -
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Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter -
The Blanket Project- the Art Division and other groups throughout the country have begun knitting and quilting blankets for children at the border. Social Media: Feel free to share your pictures/videos with us using the hashtags #theblanketprojectla #artdivisionla Instagram: @artdivisionla Facebook: @artdivision.org Twitter: @ArtDivisionLA - Knitted, Quilted, Crocheted and Fleece tie/knot Blankets are welcome.
Local Events Ask Me Anything This episode I answered two questions from Instagram. - MegsDuffy- How do you stay motivated when you have so much going on???
- ProudfootK- Plans for fall sweater knitting? Tips on curating your stash/or curbing stash acquisitions?
On a Happy Note Quote of the Week There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” -- William Shakespeare, Hamlet ------ Thank you for tuning in!
Direct download: Episode_167_-_81419_8.42_AM.mp3
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