Thu, 15 June 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 256 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Quote of the Week
- Stay tuned for a special interview at the end of the episode
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ninja Turtle Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.
Solstice Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Progress: I finished the first sock in Nashville & cast on the cuff of the second
Curiouser & Curiouser Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser & Curiouser Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- I purchased this as a Micro Sock set; 50g of main color + a 20g mini. I also had another LFA mini that I liked with it, so I have green and purple to choose from.
- Progress: I finished the first sock at Lucky Bastard Bar in Nashville and kitchenered the toe listening to live music. I cast on the second sock.
In a Fog Mittens - Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the designer’s website)
- Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) & US 6 (4.0mm)
- Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray)
- Size: Medium (3 sizes available)
- Progress: finished 1st mitten
Crafty Adventures Emelyn came over after work to do a crafty project together. They decided they wanted to make a snail backpack for which we could find no ready-made tutorials online. We found instructions for round bag that we’ll modify. We went to JoAnn to purchase supplies, grabbed dinner and headed home. Eme cut the two circles (using a large bowl as a guide) and sewed swirl pattern on each piece before we ran out of time. I’m looking forward to picking it back up soon. Knitting in Passing My mom’s childhood friend Rosie came to Nashville with us. She was asking about my circular knitting on magic loop and we got talking about how her mother knit and taught her to knit as a kid. Her mother would make sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens. In My Travels My brother Jeff, my parents and I went to Nashville for CMA Fest 2023. Tune in to hear all about our trip and the incredible musicians & bands we saw. KAL News Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023 Events Quote of the Week “Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question.”– Julian Barnes This episode we had a special conversation originally recorded by my friend Beverly Baptiste who co-hosts the weekly sewing podcast- Punk Frockers with her friend Jenny Hassler for their series on sewing adjacent hobbies. My friends Nicki, Karen, Ryan and Maggie and I share about the kinds of fiber crafts we enjoy, other creative outlets, whether creative people attract creative partners and whether our partners know how much we spend on craft supplies. You can find the Punk Frockers podcast on their website. You can also find this conversation on Episode 118 Knitting #PFSewingAdjacent.
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Wed, 31 May 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 255 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
From the Armchair -
In my Travels -
KAL News -
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Contest, News & Notes -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Carmen Socks Scrappy Helical Socks On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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Hook: F (3.75 mm) -
Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn -
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Progress Update: 225 hexagons done on 5/22/23 (74 unwashed + 151 washed)- goal is 374 Chevron Scrap Blanket -
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Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White & Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac -
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Progress: 3 strips finished. 1 more started. Summer Scrappy Helical Socks #2 Ninja Turtle Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway -
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Progress: almost to the toe on the second sock Summer Rainbow Socks Curiouser & Curiouser Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser & Curiouser Colorway -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
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Progress: ready to start heel on first sock Purple Spring Spin -
Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk. -
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About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink -
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Update this episode: I broke my new driveband! Will replace w/ kitchen cotton yarn for now Brainstorming -
With the announcement of the Legacy Fiber Artz MAL, I decided to wind up all of my LFA minis on the sparkle base to knit some scrappy, helical, clasp-weft sparkle socks! From the Armchair 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. In My Travels -
Friday night we had dinner at Water Street in Wiscasset, Maine -
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We loved the flowers and other exhibits too. One especially neat thing was The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses which made me think of Gretchin Rubin & her new Life in Five Senses book which I reviewed in Episode 254 KAL News -
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Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread. Events -
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Jasmin (aka cuteknitter) & I will be doing our annual, mostly-friendly challenge. -
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The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group & in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel. -
Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group -
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Contest, News & Notes Check out my latest shawl design- Mas Vida! Mas Vida is available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts for $7. Use code mas for 30% off on Ravelry through 6/2. On a Happy Note -
Mother's Day celebrations seeing Millie in Matilda followed by dinner at a local brewery -
Flowers from Chris & Margarita -
Vikki & Katy visited from Las Vegas. I picked them up at the airport and then we met Mom, Dad, Trish and Liz for dinner. -
Dan & I celebrated our 19th Anniversary at a local brewery after work. -
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Getting video messages from Riley about her crochet project! Riley joined one of our Patrons-only Zooms during the Splash Pad Party and that was a lot of fun! -
Memorial Day weekend visits to my parents'. Mom shared a cool tip on how to clean jewelry which I'll share on Instagram. Sunday after the pool, the 4 of us headed to Matt & Kris' to celebrate Matt's birthday and Carly's birthday. I gifted her the Carmen socks I'd just finished! She's a skiier so I'm hoping she enjoys them. -
On Monday, a bunch of my cousins and their kids came! We got a fun photo of 9 kiddos together on my parents' swing! The kids swam and ate ice cream. I played bocce with Garret. Quote of the Week In the beginning I was so young and such a stranger to myself I hardly existed. I had to go out into the world and see it and hear it and react to it, before I knew at all who I was, what I was, what I wanted to be. –Mary Oliver ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Mon, 15 May 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 254 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week's segments included: Thanks to Riley, our special guest co-host this week! Off the Needles Winter Mint Socks Riley recently finished a knitted tote from the Rheinpack Tote pattern available on Ravelry. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn -
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Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. -
Bought 2 grab bags of minis from Legacy Fiber Artz and some yarn from Knit Picks with a gift card I got for my birthday. Minis from CT Sheep & Wool and Maryland S&W -
Thanks Nicole (ndoyle) for the care package for Riley that included a Crumbl cookie cutter and minis for Riley to make more hexis out of. You can check out our Crumbl taste test in this video. Purple Spring Spin -
Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk. -
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I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks at CT Sheep & Wool. I split it in two. 2 oz already spun. I will plan to do a 3 ply Shock Star Hat -
Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway -
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) -
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92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. Planning on a slouchy hat Silver Spoon Socks -
Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. -
Progress: Almost done with the first leg. Scrappy Helical Socks Ninja Turtle Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway -
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Progress: Turned second heel Riley is knitting on her Riley Rose Cowl (pattern by me, named for her) out of Goosey Fibers Yarn. You can get this pattern on Ravelry & LoveCrafts. She is also practicing working flat in double crochet using Knit Picks Brava yarn. From the Armchair 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 Some Years Later In My Travels -
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Mom & I spent Thursday through Monday in Maryland, attending Yarncentrick on Friday & Maryland Sheep & Wool on Saturday. Stay tuned for a 2 part vlog series on my YouTube Channel KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes My new shawl pattern, the Mas Vida Shawl is coming soon!! -
Mas Vida is a simple sideways shawl that is written for 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn but can be knit up in any yarn you choose. There isn’t a single purl in the project, and the eyelets are easy to work. Many of you will only need to reference the pattern occasionally once you understand the basic increases and increase repeats. -
I designed this to take along on a European vacation. I wanted something with a bit of interest, but that wouldn’t be too large, wouldn’t require too much brain space and that wouldn’t work up too quickly (as smaller travel projects tend to do). - -
Note - This pattern has already been Tech Edited & Test Knit, so it should be smooth sailing! On a Happy Note -
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Riley got 2 awards in her last dance competition of the season! Quote of the Week Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either...Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now. –DAG HAMMARSKJOLD ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Sun, 30 April 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 253 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
From the Armchair -
In my Travels -
KAL News -
Events -
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Life in Focus -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Zach’s 1st Birthday Teddy -
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Dove Heather, Silver, Mint, Tranquil and Marina colorways -
Hooks: D (3.25 mm) for stuffed parts & H (5.0mm) for Granny Square -
Pattern: Theo the Teddy Bear from book: Snuggle & Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys by Carolina Guzman Benitez -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Mint Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
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Progress: Turned heel of first sock Zebra Stripes Socks Musselburgh Hat -
Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on Ysolda's website) -
Yarn: YarnBaker Fingering in the Blazer Colorway & On The Round Nimble Sock (unsure of colorway) -
Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning & end of project & US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat -
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Progress check- More than half way done. Added in second color Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn -
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Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. -
196 hexagons done by 4/25/23 (151 washed/ 45 unblocked) More than half way there if my goal is 374 Children of Time Spinning -
Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway -
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Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White -
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I'm also excited for new book from Virginia Sole-Smith- Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture. 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. In My Travels Check out our 2 part Nantucket Vlog series on my YouTube Channel: Part 1 & Part 2 KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus I checked off two things on my 23 in 2023 list On a Happy Note -
Walking at the beach with Megg & Maria before Oisin's boat race. His team set the course record for the day! -
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On Sunday, I drove down to Orleans where Laura was house sitting to watch the Love is Blind "live" Re-union debacle on Netflix. -
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Going w/ Riley and Mom to get our nails done before Nantucket. Riley took us for boba smoothies afterwards. We had a great time. -
Riley was showing a friend a nail polish in TJ Maxx that looks like mine and it was the exact color of OPI I always get- Don't Bossa Nova Me Around- and she bought it for me. So sweet! -
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Working on a slide show for my friend's son's Bar Mitzvah. Quote of the Week Writer and psychoanalyst Marion Milner on the work required to be happy: "Let no one think it is an easy way because it is concerned with moments of happiness rather than with stern duty or high moral endeavour. For what is really easy, as I found, is to blind one’s eyes to what one really likes, to drift into accepting one's wants ready-made from other people, and to evade the continual day to day sifting of values." Source: A Life of One's Own ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Fri, 14 April 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 252 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: - On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Some Years Later
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Mint Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue
- Progress: Leg of the 1st sock is complete
Solstice Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Progress- Finished 1st sock. Cast on second.
Ninja Turtle Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.
- About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green
- Progress: Sock #1 done. 2nd one on the leg
Carmen Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- About the yarn: Half of the skein is navy blue the other half is a neon rainbow. At my gauge it is microstriping.
Purple Spring Spin - Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.
- 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
- About the braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink
- Ordered 4 ounces of a purple fiber that I plan to split in half and ply with this for a 3-ply.
Children of Time Spinning - Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time 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.
- Ravelry Project Page
- About the Fiber: purple, plum, tans, browns and blues
Chevron Scrap Blanket - Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry & the Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.
- This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White & Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page)
- For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on YouTube.
- Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.
- Progress: 2 strips finished. 2 more started. I am going to run out of Knit Picks Brava White yarn.
I did finish a top down elongated triangular shawl that was a design idea. I think I like it, but waiting for it to come off the blocking mats for final decisions. Brainstorming I’m debating what to make for my nephew Zachary’s 1st birthday in May. This is a strong contender:
Baby Snuggler by Cheryl of Crochet 365 Knit Too. Crochet pattern available for $4.49 on Ravelry or free on the Crochet 365 Knit Too Website or ad-free from Cheryl’s website here.
From the Armchair
I talked in the last episode about Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.Thanks to Sarah, PAKnitWit who mentioned that some of the book tour might have been recorded. I found this video on YouTube. - Foster by Claire Keegan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
- This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
- Normal People by Sally Rooney. 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. Some Years Later Riley wore her Everyday Cables Cardigan to Easter this year. I knit this very bulky sweater for her for Christmas 2021 (From Dec 10-24th!). You can check out my Ravelry Project Page here. Knitting in Passing - Eme sleepover We played Cube Escape Collection. We played The Mill which is like an electronic version of an escape game where you have to go around the room to find clues and figure out how to solve a puzzle. Grandmother knit her own hair (which we had to spin on a castle style spinning wheel) to make a pot holder so we could get hot duck out of oven.
- We messaged with Z, Emelyn’s former roommate, and sending videos to try to help with their ssk issues.
- I had so much fun teaching Eme to crochet. I bought them some hooks and yarn to keep going.
KAL News - Splash Pad Party starts on Friday May 26th.
- Save the date for our virtual kick off events on Friday & Saturday May 26-27th. More details to come.
- Call for Sponsors went out. You can find information on my website.
Events Life in Focus - While it’s been difficult, I’m really enjoying taking small group workout classes at a new to me gym nearby.
On a Happy Note - Hiking with Megg and alone.
- Seeing The Secret Garden musical at The Company Theatre.
- Eme & Kris’ birthday dinner.
- Watching Love is Blind on Netflix and talking about it with Laura. It’s such a fun way to connect w/ a friend.
- Easter at my parents’ house.
- Warmer, longer days.
- My houseplants. I’ve recently divided up some more of my plants. Getting ready to fertilize them. They are bringing me so much joy, and having kept them alive (many for well over a year now), I’m getting confidence to try a few new plants. Maybe soon!
Quote of the Week“ The events of your past are fixed. The meaning of your past is not. The influence of every experience in your life is determined by the meaning you assign to it. Assign a more useful meaning to your past and it becomes easier to take a more useful action in the present.” -James Clear- —-Thank you for tuning in!
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Fri, 31 March 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 251 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
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Crafty Adventures -
Knitting in Passing -
KAL News -
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Life in Focus -
Ask Me Anything -
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Quote of the Week Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Aggie, Alexis, Alicia, Beth, Erica, Haidi, Kristina, Rachel, Rachel and Steph Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl Own Two Feet Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Musselburgh Hat -
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway -
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Progress: Sock #1 is most of the way through the foot. Carmen Socks Cloudy + Rainbows Spinning Project -
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My cousin Susan's annual St. Patrick's Day Party with birthday cake for my cousin Christopher whose baby I met for the first time that day and a Bailey's toast to my dear Aunt Florence. -
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I had my annual mammogram and thought there was cause for concern but ultrasound proved everything is normal! PSA: Get those boobies checked!! It's important. Quote of the Week I realized I was as happy as I’d ever been in my life. It was the happiness of the right-before, when everything is potential and no branch on the tree of possibility has yet been closed off by action. –Dawn Drzal Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Tue, 14 March 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 250 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
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Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Yarn Sellar and be sure to check out their annual Fiber Marketplace Saturday April 1 2023, 10-3 pm at the Union Bluff in York Beach,Maine. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hattie's Ice Cream -
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Hattie's first ever birthday sleepover for her 5th Birthday. I picked her up and then we picked up Millie, at Hattie's request. We had a low key night at home, and went to the Children's Museum the next morning. Hattie was overtired, so we drove her home and then Millie and I met up with my parents to head back into Boston for Riley's dance competition. Mom, Dad, Jeff, Millie, Garret and I all went to an early dinner between her performances. -
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Millie's Bucket List with a Twist item was to ride horses with Grammy in the snow. It nearly snowed on Saturday May 11, but it was too warm. Thankfully, the rain stopped while we were inside the barn at Nancy & Roger's house, meeting the animals. Our friend Terri is friends with Nancy and Roger who kindly and enthusiastically agreed to help make Millie check off her bucket list item. We met all of the animals, most of whom were rescued. They have a very silly goat, some miniature horses (Goliath, Delilah & Princess Buttercup), 2 Gypsy Vanners (Zoe & her mother Dulcie) and another large horse, Scooter. Mom and I each rode Zoe and Millie rode Dulcie. -
Garret's 13th birthday sleepover. We went to Altitude to jump on the trampolines, to Panera for dinner and then he taught me how to edit videos using the CapCut app. Quote of the Week In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering is less intense. –DALAI LAMA ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Tue, 28 February 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 249 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and 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
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: The Yarn Sellar The Yarn Sellar is hosting the annual Fiber Marketplace Saturday April 1 2023, from 10-3 pm at the Union Bluff in York Beach Maine. Local vendors will be selling hand dyed yarns, roving, buttons, bags, and notions. $5 gets you in the door, a 15% off coupon to The Yarn Sellar and a chance to win prizes. Grab your fiber friends and make it a fun filled weekend! Make room reservation by calling 207-363-1333 and visit www.Yarnsellar.com for details. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cloudy Rainbow Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Yarn Cafe Creations Biscotti Yarn (85% SW Merino/15% Nylon 4 ply) in the Thestrals Colorway (gray with blips of rainbow colors
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Cast on 60 stitches and worked 1/1 rib for 14 rounds. Knit about 2 inches and then reduced to 56 stitches (decreases like a toe- done at the beginning and end of each half of the sock).
- The leg is 10.25 inches before the heel flap.
- My friend Jen from JLsCreativeShop on Etsy sent me new, laser cut bamboo stitch markers that I started using with this project! They each have a knitting related thing on them. Lightweight, easy to take on and off. $14.99 for set of 5. Get 10% off her shop with code BOSTONJEN.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
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- I’ve been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
- 4 rounds per hexagon. 142 hexagons done as of now. 5 half hexagons. 3 pointy ones.
- 3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300
- Twin sized blanket is 60×80 inches. 17×22 hexis- 374.
- Natalie, Knitty Natty, shared on Instagram that she had an issue with centers of her granny squares opening up in the wash. I’ve had issues with this too. My plan for this blanket is to wash all of the hexagons first before seaming together to try to weed out anything that’s not secure. I’ve also thought of a new idea for knotting mine closed because I’m holding yarn double. I’ll share a video for that soon!
Ninja Turtle Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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- 56 stitches. Cuff Down.
- Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.
- About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green.
- Progress: I’m maybe an inch past the first cuff.
Own Two Feet Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist Tiny Stripe in the Own Two Feet Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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- 56 stitches. Cuff Down.
- About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray
- Progress: I’ve turned the first heel.
Benjamin’s Christmas Stocking From the Armchair Movies Books 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. Knitting in Passing - Riley finished the Reinpack Bag (free Ravelry Download she was knitting for my Mom, her grandmother. We bought yarn at Staci’s Stitches. The yarn is a super bulky t-shirt yarn from Hoooked Zpaghetti. She did most of the bag in a white with black polka dots and then black towards the bottom. The black yarn was definitely thinner, which wasn’t ideal but as long as Mom doesn’t use it to store small buttons or screws, it should be just fine.
- I gave Riley a very brief kitchener stitch overview and she flew through the rest of it to close up this bag. I’m so proud of her.
In My Travels - I visited with Laura in Orleans over the last two weekends. We went to a movie theater to see A Man Called Otto.
- We browsed Provincetown, which is a bit sleepy in the offseason. We had fun browsing a few shops.
- We did a taste test of 3 peanut butter cups. Of the three milk chocolate peanut butter cups, Hilliard’s Candy was our favorite followed by The Providence Fudge Factory and then Hot Chocolate Sparrow.
- I taught Laura how to make homemade stovetop popcorn and that nearly turned into a disaster when we thought we ruined the bottom of a Les Creuset but were able to clean/remove the stain with vinegar and baking soda.
- We also visited the Antique Center & Cape Abilities Thrift Store in Yarmouth, MA.
- I made a quick trip to Adventures in Knitting in Harwich on Saturday. I bought 2 skeins of yarn and a set of Addi sock needles.
KAL News Pigskin Party’22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 - Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website.
- Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
- Link to the Official Rules
- Player Registration- Google Form
- Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles.
- Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc.
- Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread
- Important Updates in this Episode
- Tune in to hear if you’re one of our 10 Grand Prize Winners
Pigskin ’22 Wrap-up & Highlights. - 1030 on Roster this Season
- 189 people earned 1-25 entries
- 45 people earned 26-50 entries
- 17 people got between 51-100 entries
- 7 of you earned more than 100 entries or more entries towards grand prizes.
- 4,143 entries for Finished Projects
- 693 entries for non-project points
- 2,578 posts on Instagram using #DCSPigskinParty22
- Special Challenges & Bonuses
- Talkgate Talk
- Fistbumps and Fives
- Creepy WIP challenge
- Night Bright challenge
- Gratitude WIP Bonus
- Spread the Warmth challenge
- Plus 4 Interceptions!
- Our Teams were Part of 3 Conferences this year- Alpaca Conference (Commissioner: Alicia) & Llama Conference (Commissioner: Emily) & Sheep Conference(Commissioner: Heather)
- Llama Conference won for the 2nd year in a row with over 211k points
- Sheep took second this year with over 188k points
- Alpaca Conference had a strong showing with over 161k points
- Highest scoring Team was also in the Llama conference- Team 10 Wildcard WIPers with 67,452 points
- 2nd Place goes to: Team 7- Garter Guards- 62,789 points
- In 3rd Place from the Sheep Conference is: Team 12 Sprinting Steekers- 58,213
- Top Players
- Julia Wagner, Team 11: 22,514 points
- KathyG, Team 12: 19, 868 points
- EyeNowHour, Team 3: 19,732 points
- Kathleen_Ducharme, Team 7: 19,094
Events Contest, News & Notes - If you check out JLsCreativeShop on Etsy & would like to purchase laser cut bamboo stitch markers or other items- you can use coupon code BOSTONJEN for 10% off.
- The progress keeper I shared is a set of 5 for $14.99.
- Conshy Connects Resale Therapy Live Sale on Thursday 3/2 at 7p Eastern on Facebook. Proceeds to benefit the FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada. Check out this YouTube Video where Mom & I talk more about this event and the Blind Center.
Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answers to these questions - Aggie asked: “How are you doing?”
- Cher asked: “Project progress please”
- Brittany asked: “When you went to overseas I saw you had a tiny bag attached to your cross body bag for your knitting.”
- Frances asked: “all about those hexies”
On a Happy Note - Mom’s friend Vikki came for a visit. Dan and I met Mom, Trish and Vikki for dinner and then they came back to our house for a drink.
- I shared about Mom’s Bucket List with a Twist. Riley’s item was a massive girls party/sleepover. She had an ice cream bar and a popcorn bar, lots of food and other desserts. We played silly games and had a blast!
- Dan & I bought a new washer and dryer to replace our broken one; Dan was so excited to try it out he did a ton of laundry including our sheets, which is my least favorite thing to do!
- Mom successfully completed her last 3-day set of chemotherapy! Her record for keeping nausea and vomiting at bay stands! We are very excited about that. I got to visit with my cousins Susan and Joanie who drove Mom in on the second and third days because my dad had vertigo.
- 90 minute massage, which was even better in the midst of a very busy work week.
- My time with Laura down in Orleans. Lots of talking, movies, & shopping.
Quote of the Week Any self-prompt that reminds you to focus on flow not ebb, contributes to your greater sense of abundance. – Sarah Breathnach
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Wed, 15 February 2023
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Some of this is spirit yarn from my friend Kim's SIL's stash that I received after she passed away (purple). I'm not sure where the pink yarn came from, but it might have been my Nana's stash. It feels great to put it to good use. Musselburgh Hat -
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Mom & I recorded an update video that went up on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel in the Just Breathe Playlist. You can find that video here. Right now, scans show things are going well and the combination of chemo and gene therapy is keeping the cancer at bay. Life in Focus 23 for 2023 List -
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I want to remember my dear Aunt Florence and remind myself what she would do. She was smart, caring, generous and strong. Her presence will be a good guide when things get tough. -
I want to find projects, especially creatively that I can keep up the flow with... that I can get into a flow state with. To zen/bliss out and enjoy. -
I want to keep my body strong and stretched so that I can move fluidly through the year without things getting in the way of my body's flow. On a Happy Note -
Playing the sock game during our visit to the Rowan's. UK/European game. Fun for all ages. -
Surprise package from Nicole with mini skeins. -
Snow! Not a lot for as late into the season as we are, but I enjoy it. -
Visit from family friends who came down from NH. We played games at my parents' house! -
January Zoom with my Patrons! I had a blast catching up with you. -
3 movies in 1 day- checked off my 23 for 23 list. Homemade popcorn. Lots of knitting and crochet time. Fixed dropped sts in Megg's socks. -
Drag show and dinner with Megg and Kris. Quote of the Week Everything and everyone at their own pace. Flow with not against yourself. -Akiroq Brost Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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