Fri, 29 July 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 236 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photo check out my website. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- From the Armchair
- KAL News
- Events
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolen Women Splash Pad Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 SW Merino/Nylon Blend. Colorway: Into the Deep
- Ravelry Project Page
- 219.6 meters for Stash Dash
4 Crocheted Jar Cozies - Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up in various colors
- Hook: G (4.25) for bottom and F (3.75 mm) for the sides
- Patterns: some are a take off on my Ball Band with a Twist pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts
- Rainbow Ball Band with a Twist- Ravelry Project Page. 38.5 meters
- Improv Cluster Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 35.4 meters
- Teal Vanicream Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 40.7 meters
- Gray Vanicream Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 41.6 meters
Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag #2 - Pattern: Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag by Laura Sutcliffe (2 GBP crochet pattern) $2.70 US
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for bunny & 3.25 mm (D) for sleeping bag
- Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted- gray, white, pink, orange and green colors
- Made one in February 2020 for my niece Hattie’s 2nd birthday. This is for Gabriella’s 2nd birthday
- Stuffing: mostly used the cotton that comes at the top of a new bottle of pills/OTC medicine.
- 84 meters for Stash Dash
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On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Malabrigo Nube Roving - 113g combed top Merino wool
- Colorway: 870 Candombe
- Have at least 2. Maybe 3 of these.
- Purples, pinks, dusty pumpkin/mustard.
- Pre-drafting really helps.
Uneek Christmas Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Uneek Sock Yarn. Colorway 25- Xmas Limited Edition. 2 cakes 220 yards/200 meters each.
- Ravelry Project Page
Recollection Blanket - Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms)
- Yarn: Various Fingering Weight Yarns from stash held triple. Yarns include (but not limited to)- Legacy Fiber Artz, Yarnable, Goosey Fibers, Knitters Brewing Company, Cascade, Knit Picks Felici.
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Changed color plan- after purchasing new pillows for our couch. Pinks, peach, orange, yellow. bits of tan and purple.
- Blanket is 56 inches wide (not including the fringe).
Shawl Design Sideways shawl design that I had to rip back to center (after finishing the increases) because I wasn’t happy with how decreases are laying. Figured out what I needed to fix. Ripped back a lot, finally got back to virgin yarn again. Scrappy Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps
- Ravelry Project Page
- Mapped out gradation plan in Excel.
- Need:- 132 dark gray & 128 light gray. Completed: 203 of 260
Tiles for Miles Blanket - Pattern: Tiles for Miles Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations. Free crochet pattern available on the Yarnspirations website
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted. Mint for MC. Many colors of greens, blues and grays for Contrast Colors.
- Hook: I (5.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
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. KAL News #SplashPadParty22 - All projects must be finished by the end of the day (your time) on Sunday July 31, 2022). All entries must be submitted via the Summer Celebration Form by Friday 8/5/22.
- 823 projects entered so far!3,404 entries for prizes!!
- Will announce winners of our final prizes in Episode 237!
Events Ask Me Anything - Mazzygirl1- How is your sweet Mom doing?
- Pebblesgirlcrafts- This isn’t podcast related but would ever do a sock drawer tour on YouTube?
- Genna-with-a-Gee- What are your favorite sources of crafting inspiration? Crafts, YouTube etc?YouTube Channels: Legacy Fiber Artz, Knitty Natty, Earthtones Girl, Stitching the High Notes.Scrolling Instagram. Photos in Ravelry Chat Thread.
On a Happy Note - Visit with Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz & Sharon from Knit Style Yarns
- 90 min massage was great even though it left my calves with polka dot bruises
- Beachside drinks and dinner with my bestie Kris, my mom and hers.
- Not so happy about wrist pain that lasted for about 4 days but it passed quickly.
- Furniture shopping with Mom. First night out we got a bookcase about 27 baskets for me. I took Friday off of work, and we did some more furniture shopping.
- I went to the Keith Urban Concert with the fam including a few of our cousins, followed by family sleepover at Mom & Dads that turned into two 90+ degree pool days. Floating. Diving contests. Penny drop (if you want to play this game with your family consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for purchase)
- Cardio jazz class with my girlfriends.
- Being eligible to donate blood again- 1 year after treatment from Lyme disease ended.
- Going to the Red Sox/Gaurdians Game for the David Ortiz Hall of Fame Induction Celebration.
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Quote of the Week I believe one thing; that today is yesterday and tomorrow is today and you can’t stop. -Martha Graham Thank you for tuning in!
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Fri, 15 July 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 235 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
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Felici Socks (2 finished) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page)
- Bayou (greens and grays). 292.5 meters (10.5 inch foot and leg)
- Desert Rose- (pinks, purple, dusty mustard/orange). 230.8 meters (8-9 in leg and 9.5 inch foot)
Marled Felici Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket - Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in White held double with Knit Picks Felici in the Bookshop, Rustic Cabin & Friendly Skies colorways
- Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the body
- 6 skeins Felici + 12g of another to finish border. 634g of Brava worsted.
- Border: sc around. hdc around. hdc through 3rd loop around.
- 32 inches wide x 48 inches long.
- 2,505 Meters for Stash Dash
Mom’s Breezy Cover-Up - Pattern: Easy Breezy Swim Cover by Megan Shaimes (free on the Meg Made with Love Blog or ad-free for $3.50 on Etsy).
- Yarn: Wool & The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in the Turquoise Waters Colorway (~8.4 skeins used)
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Knit i-cord for belt. 3 sts with US 8 DPNs.
- 1195.6 meters for Stash Dash
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Malabrigo Nube Roving - 113g combed top Merino wool
- Colorway: 870 Candombe
- Pre-drafting really helps. darkest dye sections are usually the most condensed.
Scrappy Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps
- Ravelry Project Page
- *7/14 update- 99 light gray. 80 dark gray- 179 total (of 260)- 81 left
Woolen Women Splash Pad Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 SW Merino/Nylon Blend. Colorway: Into the Deep
- Ravelry Project Page
- Cast on Sunday July 10th beginning of Knitty Natty’s Sock Week. Check out her YouTube Channel if you haven’t already
- Finished heel on Wednesday. Into the foot on Thursday.
- You can still get your official logo bag and sock set on the Woolen Women Website
Brainstorming
Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay. Ravelry Link to Pattern. Blog Link. $6 US
“Designed to utilise all those leftovers that seem too small to be useful, but too precious to throw away, this blanket can be made in any size and with any yarn weight.Use your chosen
From the Armchair This Is My Brain In Love by I.W. Gregorio 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. Knitting in Passing - A lady asked what I was knitting during the opening act of The Chicks concert. She said she’s an avid knitter too.
- Helped a new hat knitter find needles in Michaels
- I received a text from my friend Laura’s pilates client, David, of his bright Felici Socks in his work pants/shoes in a conference room in summer.
KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Events - Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast
- Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5
- Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry
- Sock Week with Knitty Natty. July 10-17th. I’ll be co-hosted an event with Natalie on Tuesday July 12th at 8p Eastern! If you paid for the option that includes this -you can watch the replay!
- Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year!
- Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022
- Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August.
- Discord link: knit girllls discord
- Jen’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
- Jasmin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
- The New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY will be held October 15 & 16, 2022
Life in Focus I reviewed my: Word of the Year: Pause Primary Goals: - Move your body 4 days a week. Any movement for 15 minutes or more counts.
- January: 19 workouts/4 weeks= 4.75 times per week.
- February: 12 workouts/ 4 weeks= 3 per week
- March: 13 workouts
- April: 13 workouts
- May: 8 workouts
- June- 21 workouts
- 86= divide by 26 weeks of the years- 3.3
- Say Yes to time spent with Mom – that’s going well!
- Journaling. Major fail on journal except for tracking mom’s important health details, taking as many photos as I can, and doing my 1 line a day journal.
Ask Me Anything Val asked if I’d seen any interesting wildlife on my walks lately. We have a new fawn in the yard. The hawks are especially loud! I found some interesting information on the Mass Audubon website. I think the ones near us are the Red-tailed hawks. On a Happy Note - Laura’s visit. Pool day. Heidi’s for ice cream. Consignment shopping- where we scored, clothes, jewelry and a new/old mirror for our guest room which Dan hung this week.
- Zero Refills No waste store in Cohasset, MA.
- Laura left Sunday of July 4th weekend. Dan and I worked around house Monday morning then enjoy the pool in the afternoon & dinner with fresh local corn with Mom and Dad.
- The Chicks concert with Mom, Dad, Jeff and Riley- tailgaiting, sneaking in my knitting & singing our lungs out!
- Trish’s 50th birthday at the Japanese Hibachi and pool day.
- Dinner and pool night with Mom, Dad and Millie. Millie and I picked wild blueberries. I found necklaces that say Fearless for Mom, Riley, Millie and Me.
Quote of the Week One discovers the light in darkness, that is what darkness is for; but everything in our lives depends on how we bear the light. –JAMES BALDWIN Thank you for tuning in!
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Thu, 30 June 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 234 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
- Some Years Later
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Love Letters Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL in the Love Letters Colorway
- Ravelry Project Page
- Meters for Stash Dash= 232.6
Blue/Green/Yellow 3 ply handspun - Three Waters farm Fiber- Forested Hills Colorway (blues & greens). Three Waters Farm Corriedale- pulled out the blues/greens and yellows pulled from the Quintessence colorway. Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blue.
- Ravelry Project Page
- Meters for Stash Dash= 464
Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket - Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in the Peacock colorway (Main), Brava in the Dove Heather Colorway (gray), and Craft Smart Value Yarn in the Neon Yellow Colorway
- Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the cast on & 6.0mm (I) for the body
- I wanted a bobble edging (inspired by this blanket). I used this free blog tutorial for the bobble border.
- Ravelry Project Page
- Stash Dash Meters- 1,095.2
Psychedelic Sunset Felici Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Psychedelic Rainbow Colorway
- Ravelry Page
- Stash Dash Meters: 252.7
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design - Yarn: 150g skein of fingering weight from agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk.
- Pattern: in progress
- Update: I am not happy with how decreases are laying on the decrease side so I’ll rip back and redo.
Felici Socks (3 in progress) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Baker Street Colorway (Ravelry Page), Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page)
Scrappy Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps
- Ravelry Project Page
- 162 done of 260= 62% done.
Malabrigo Nube Roving- Spinning Project - 113g combed top Merino wool
- Colorway: 870 Candombe
Marled Felici Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket - Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in White held double with Knit Picks Felici in the Bookshop, Rustic Cabin & Friendly Skies colorways
- Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the body
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - Acquiring 2 bags of yarn from a friend moving on from knitting into quilting. Not sure what I can make out of her stash, but very much looking forward to giving that a go.
- I have all sorts of blanket mojo. If you do too, check out some of these charities excepting donations.
From the Armchair The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth. 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 I crocheted in 2018. Check out my Ravelry Project Page here. Pattern is the Easy Breezy Swim Cover by Megan Shaimes (free on the Meg Made with Love Blog or ad-free for $3.50 on Etsy). Knitting in Passing - Millie called me to re-learn the purl but she knew how to do it after all.
- While waiting for a train, a lady sat down and asked if this was the knitting bench. She pulled out a lime green dish cloth she brought with her to knit on while waiting for an appointment.
- As I was getting off train the other day, a man asked when I was done crocheting what was my project going to be. He said he looked forward to seeing my progress if he sees me again.
KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Tune in to hear if you won a June Participation Prize! Events Stash Dash Update: - Jen’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
- Jasmin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
- Jasmin is 1700 meters ahead, but we still have 2 full months! I am planning to go to Rhinebeck and look forward to the satisfcation of having her hand over our Sash!
Life in Focus - Furious about the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe versus Wade? Check out this website Action For All (choice.crd.co). It is really easy to navigate website that gives options for where to donate, volunteer, protest, and to find access to healthcare including abortion including region specific links.
- I also invite you to check out the Earbuds Collective recommendations for podcasts on the topic of Abortion.
On a Happy Note - Dancing in the 40th Anniversary Recital & a fun after party.
- Millie’s impromptu sleepover. pancakes and hike before heading to dad’s for Father’s Day
- Father’s Day- too cold for a pool day, but we had fun inside playing games.
- Carly’s bridal shower
- Riley graduated 8th grade!.
- Pool Day with Mom’s eBay friends + a few of our friends too.
Quote of the Week Beauty is as much about how and whether you look as what you see. –JOHN GREEN Thank you for tuning in!
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Wed, 15 June 2022
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.
- Ravelry Project Page
- 264.0 meters for Stash Dash
- Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.
- Don’t forget- Yarnable/Hypnotic Yarn is a Snack Shack Sponsor
Mr. Fezziwig Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- 238.0 meters for Stash Dash
Rainbow Crochet Crop - Pattern: 100% improvised.
- Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up. Colors: Ecru, Red, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and Raspberry
- Hook: E (3.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- 482 g used. 719.7 meters for Stash Dash.
3 ply yarn in Blues & Greens - Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool.
- Malabrigo Nube. 113 grames Combed Top 100% Merino Wool in Colorway 809 Solis.
- Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blues.
- This 3 ply skein is 31 inches long from end to end, or 62 inches per wrap of the noddy noddy. 106 wraps= 6,572 inches or 166.9 meters for Stash Dash (because the fiber went through the orifice 4 times)
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design - I shared some preliminary details about a new design idea using a 150g skein of fingering weight from agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk colorway.
Meggsie/Marta Scrappy Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX in the Geranium Colors Colorway (leftover from Marta’s Socks) & Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Double Dog Dare Colorway (leftover from Meggsie’s socks) + also added yarn from Aila’s dance socks.
- Ravelry Project Page
Love Letters Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL in the Love Letters Colorway
- Ravelry Project Page
Felici Socks (4 in progress) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Baker Street Colorway (Ravelry Page), Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page) Psychedelic Rainbow (Ravelry Page- used a Lemonade Shop yarn for heel)
Scrappy Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps
- Ravelry Project Page
- As of 6/14: 95 light gray, 27 dark gray – 112 total
Brainstorming Stash Dash Planning I’m brainstorming baby blanket options - Snuggle Bean Blanket by Little Duck Crochet available on Etsy & Ravelry Link ($5 US)
- Abacus Blanket by Susan Carlson available on LoveCrafts & Ravelry & Etsy ($6 US)
- or maybe a simple corner to corner (C2C) crochet blanket?
From the Armchair Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. 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. Knitting in Passing Kris’ Felici sock (Ravelry Project Page) blew out after just more than a year but keep in mind that Kris wears her socks daily from October- May and teaches dance in them. In My Travels I shared some stories about my recent trip to Ireland, Scotland and Spain. Patrons, don’t forget to check out the Patreon feed for blog posts, photos and a Google Album of my trip pictures. KAL News #SplashPadParty22 On this episode I talked about: - Thanks to everyone who joined our May 30th Kick Off.
- Thursday June 23rd at 8p Eastern we’re doing another Zoom hangout for Patrons at the$5 level and up. Check out the details here.
- Splash Pad ’22 logo bags are available from Woolen Women Fibers. Check out their knit kits here or sock sets here.
Events - Sock Week with Knitty Natty. July 10-17th. I’ll be co-hosting an event with Natalie on Tuesday July 12th at 8p Eastern!
- Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year!
- Irocknitters KAL hosted by Cori (Irocknits Designs, also a Splash Pad Sponsor). Check out this post in her Ravelry Group. KAL runs from April 25th through June 30, 2022.
- Woolen Women Fibers Rock It Tee KAL. Check out this post on Instagram for details. Runs May 7-July 30th.
- Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022
- Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August.
Stash Dash Update: - Jen’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
- Jasmin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc
On a Happy Note - Girls weekend with Kris and Laura. Got a cool embroidered art piece for our guest room which Mom and Dad got me for my birthday.
- Birthday celebrations. Friday- kayaking with Mom, Dad and Dan. Beer out on the sandbar, local brewery, then ice cream and dinner with RGM. Sleepover at Mom’s. Pool day, lobsters. Kids bouncing on air mattress. Fake out with a small ice cream cake- which I have VERY strong feelings about. Kara’s kids- Emelie and Teddy. Em asked me if she could lick my cake. I thought she said Look AT my cake and I said SURE!
Quote of the Week One does not ‘find oneself’ by pursuing one’s self, but on the contrary by pursuing something else and learning through some discipline or routine (even the routine of making beds) who one is and wants to be. –May Sarton Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Sun, 15 May 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 232 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
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Note- there will be only one episode in May 2022. Talk to you again in June (or join us May 30th for our Splash Pad Virtual Kick Off) Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mom’s Zen Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Zen Colorway
- Ravelry Project Page
2 Tiny Turtles - Pattern: Little Miss Turtle by Diana Moore (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & on the PinkMouseBoutique website)
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis in various greens
- Hook: B 2.25 m
- Ravelry Project Page for Turtle 1
- Ravelry Project Page for Turtle 2
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning: - Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool & Malabrigo Nube. 113 grames Combed Top 100% Merino Wool in Colorway 809 Solis.
- Planning to ply these together with Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blues.
Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Double Dog Dare Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Double Dog Dare Colorway
- Ravelry Project Page
Pumpkin Patch Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.
- Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.
- 2 recent Unboxing Videos- check out April & May on YouTube.
Brainstorming Shawl idea forming. Maybe a new design? Maybe a disaster? Time will tell. From the Armchair Knitting in Passing - My cousin Gayle gave me an antique darning egg that was her great grandmother’s.
- It appears to be a vintage white milk glass hand blown darning egg- similar to this one listed on eBay
- Mom got us matching pink socks with sheep on them for upcoming Wool Festivals!
KAL News Events - Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August.
On a Happy Note - Scituate Salt Cave
- I enjoyed the quiet time & guided meditation. I’m not sure I believe in the benefits of the salt and am especially skeptical that the website sites Dr. Oz as their source.
- Morgen’s First Communion and A’s birthday dinner.
- I saw a local production of Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with my cousins, my grandmother & my great aunt Florence as part of her 94th birthday celebration. She’s always wanted red leather pants. Her daughter Joanie bought them for her and she rocked them!
- Savers trip with Mom! Always fun (and funny)
- My cousin Bella’s performance as Fiona in Shrek the Musical
- Our friend Liz’s surprise 30th Birthday- Star Wars Themed Party. The decorations were on point!
- We have a new nephew- Zachary!
- Mother’s Day at Mom’s.
- My mom, Diane Lassonde, was on Episode 190 of the eBay for Business Podcast. Check it out!
Quote of the Week Life will hit you hard in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach. But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.– Sarah Kay Thank you for tuning in!
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Sat, 30 April 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 231 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes check out: www.downcellarstudio.com/231 This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Some Years Later
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wordle - Pattern: Wordle by Ham & Eggs (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Peapod (Green), Loops & Thread Impeccable in True Gray, Rowan Purelife in Alder Buckthorn (Mustard), Red Heart Super Saver in White
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Directions tell you exactly how to make the format they show in the pattern or you can create your own. I chose to use one of the Riley’s actually Wordle days using a screenshot she sent me.
- I did the bottom row as one strip instead of five squares. When I joined the columns, I ran a slipped stitch down the existing stitches to match where I seamed up the previous rows
- I didn’t weave in any ends. I tucked them inside snd tied some of them together. I did one round of white to edge the front piece. Then seamed together the front and back together with sc with right sides facing out.
- I made the back piece in gray. I dont think that’s what was called for in the pattern.
- He has safety eyes and two little white arms.
- Riley is calling him Stove- after the winning word I based it on. She wants me to embroider STOVE on the back so we don’t forget his name
Perry’s Hat - Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website)
- Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway
- Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- I realized i don’t do all the decreases correctly. I work them every other round until the end.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket - Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
- Hook: 10 mm (N/P) hook
- Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick- Solids, Stripes and Prints (colorways used, Wheat, Seaglass, Slate, Fern, Coney Island and
- Ravelry Project Page
- My hexagons are 3 rounds each- 2 with color (earth tones, mostly gray/blue/green), last round with Wheat.
Brainstorming I’m looking for a necktie pattern to knit up for my friend Liz. She’d like one with a squared off bottom (not the V bottom) From the Armchair Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon & illustrated by Stephanie Anderson-Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link If you’re looking for a great book for a child in your life- check this out. It’s beautiful! 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 April 2015- I knit the sample for my Trickle Shawl pattern.Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link. $5 US Knitting Pattern Knitting in Passing - Riley wore her Everyday Cardigan in Merino Number 5 by Loopy Mango. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
- Aila love her A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers My Ravelry Project Page
- I shared a story about knitting with Eme’s roommate Zi.
In My Travels - Visit to the Berkshires with the kiddos for Riley, Aila & Eme’s birthdays
- We visited Hancock Shaker Village
- Baby animal petting through May 8, 2022
- Riley, Aila and Eme wanted to record a bit to tell you about our adventures.
KAL News Splash Pad Party ’22 - Official Rules- Google Doc
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On a Happy Note - Date night with Dan the local Brewery.
- Day trip to Visit Eme. Dan drove. I knit on the way there and then was motion sick the whole way home!
- Easter!
- Ihecked out nail salon near my house and they were great.
- Dinner with Mom, Dad & Mom’s eBay friends.
Quote of the Week “Sometimes magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.” -Raymond Joseph Teller Thank you for tuning in!
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Fri, 15 April 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 230 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out show notes with photos on 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
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Kim’s Christmas Stocking - Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears!
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
- Hook: G (4.00 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers - Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Various Fingering Weight leftovers including Knit Picks Felici
- Needles: US 1 5(2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Kris’ birthday socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Berocco Sox in the Rosehearty colorway
- My Ravelry Project Page
Eme’s Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi - Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pumpkin Patch Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.
- Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.
Perry’s Hat - Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website)
- Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway
- Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Spinning: - Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool.
- Spun one braid. I have one more to go.
- Malabrigo Nube. 113 grames Combed Top 100% Merino Wool in Colorway 809 Solis.
- Planning to ply these together with Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blues. Already plied some of this with two other singles.
Riley’s Christmas Cardigan - Pattern: Everyday Cardigan in Merino No. 5 by Loopy Mango
- Needles: US 15 (10 mm)
- Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green (sage color)
- My Ravelry Project Page
From the Armchair Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 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. In My Travels - Tune in to hear about our trip to Newport, Rhode Island for my cousin’s wedding
- We enjoyed a visit to Newport Vineyards for cocktail hour Friday night.
- We got breakfast at Diego’s on Saturday morning. Tip: get a reservation and order the Diego’s Huevos
- I wore a fabulous dress I got second hand at the Second 2 None Consignment Shop in Hanover, MA
KAL News - Splash Pad Party ’22 Call for Sponsors!
- Sponsor Call: Deadline 4/25/22
- Want to sign up (after you read the details)? Please fill out this Google Form
- Info Page for Sponsors on my Website- click here
- Kick Off Date- Monday 5/30- Memorial Day. Virtual Events.Sign ups for Participants coming soon
Events Ask Me Anything I received a couple questions asking about how Mom is doing after her lung cancer diagnosis in December 2021. Tune in for more. You can also check out the video we shared in March, if you want to hear/see more. On a Happy Note - My friend Laura came for a visit. We celebrated our friend Kris’ birthday with shopping and dinner.
- I went for my annual physical and mammogram! PSA- don’t put off those doctor’s appointments. It’s important.
- I am enjoying the signs of Spring!
- Went for mani pedis with Mom and Trish
- My Cousin’s Wedding in Newport!
- I booked weekend getaway with Riley and Aila for their 14th and 13th birthdays.
- Wordle text chat with my family
Quote of the Week Learning how to be still, to REALLY be still and let life happen- that stillness becomes radiance. -Morgan Freeman
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Thu, 31 March 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 229 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
- Some Years Later
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: The Yarn Sellar. Check out their Fiber Marketplace on Saturday 4/9/22 in York Beach Maine! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Kris’ Dance Shoe Legwarmers - Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- If you’d like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson’s Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel
Blue Kamakaze Socks - Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers
- Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Various Fingering Weight leftovers including Knit Picks Felici
- Needles: US 1 5(2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Eme’s Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi - Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Pumpkin Patch Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.
- Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.
Sagamore Flyover Cowl - Pattern: in draft
- Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
- Yarn: Sugarbush Dawson in the Graphite Gray Colorway- 50% Llama/50% Merino 100 grams, 151 meters
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Ribbing, mistake rib used in my Sagamore Flyover Hat pattern.
Kim’s Christmas Stocking From the Armchair Some Years Later March 11. 2022 was our 10 year podcast anniversary! THANK YOU to everyone who has listened, told a friend, left a review, purchased a pattern, joined my Patreon group, participated in a KAL. THANK YOU! I’m so appreciative. Crafty Adventures I helped Millie (age 10) with a craft kit: Mini Garden Unicorn- Amazon Affiliate Link Knitting in Passing - I was gifted yarn from Megg in Ireland: Hedgehog Fibres– Sock Yarn (90% Merino, 10% nylon) in the Crush colorway. Pinks from light to magenta with yellows, oranges and royal blues.
- My niece Millie received yarn from the nurse at her school whose daughter had taken up knitting and then given it up.
- I ordered needles for Millie and cast on a cowl she wants to knit with the skein of yarn from A Hundred Ravens at Russell’s Garden Center Farm Fiber Days at the beginning of March.
KAL News - Splash Pad Party ’22 Call for Sponsors!
- Sponsor Call: Deadline 4/25/22
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- Info Page for Sponsors on my Website- click here
- Kick Off Date- Monday 5/30- Memorial Day. Virtual Events.Sign ups for Participants coming soon
Life in Focus - Thanks to Nikki for telling us about the Hiking Project App (available for Apple & Android)
- I shared an update on my plan to incorporate 20 min of movement/4 times per week into my life and a check in on my word for the year PAUSE.
Ask Me Anything - Tune in to hear more about killing acrylic. Check out this blog post from Sew Homey who found using a hair dryer to flatten acrylic worked best.
On a Happy Note - Something Rotten Musical
- Garret’s birthday sleepover
- St. Patrick’s Day with my cousins
- Tom visiting from Ireland
- A weeknight sleepover with Riley, Garret & Millie. Snuggles and reading Ply magazine from Suzanne during the kids’ reading time before bed.
- Oscar party
- Dress shopping with Mom
- Immersive Frida Exhibit in Boston with Melissa
Quote of the Week Poet May Sarton on the importance of rest:
“I always forget how important the empty days are, how important it may be sometimes not to expect to produce anything, even a few lines in a journal. A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of a room.” Thank you for tuning in!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 228 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos check out my website by clicking here. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Some Years Later
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Megg’s 40th Birthday Socks - Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in Raspberry Cream Colorway (from my Yarnable February 2022 Subscription Box). Check out my YouTube Unboxing Video here.
Unicorn for Millie’s 10th Birthday - Pattern: Unicorn Amigurumi by Amy Faulkner 4.90 Euros. About $5.50 crochet pattern (US & UK terms) Available on Etsy.
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (white). Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis (tail & mane)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Bunny fix - Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern: Best Bunny by Tamie Oldridge. Free crochet pattern from Lion Brand. Available as a PDF directly- click here.
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in purple. Repaired with Knit Picks Brava Worsted
- Knit in October 2016
Milly Doll Makeover - Pattern: Mary, Millie & Morgan by Susan B. Anderson
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Knit in 2015.
- 7 years later she’s getting a makeover.
Garret’s Nana Blanket - My Ravelry Project Page
- Hook: I (5.5. mm)
- Yarn: likely Red Heart Super Saver
- Fixing Garret’s Nana blanket. I shared more on a blog post on my Down Cellar Studio Patreon!
- I used the Crumpled Griddle stitch, which I believe is what my Nana used, to redo the side panel that I ripped back.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Blue Kamakaze Socks - Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Dance Shoe Legwarmers - Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- If you’d like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson’s Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel
Pumpkin Patch Socks - Pattern: TBD
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway
- Ravelry Project Page
Kim’s Christmas Stocking - Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! You can find that PDF here.
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
- Hook: G (4.00 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
2022 Fun with Fiber - Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete’s Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites)
- Check them out on Facebook
- Check out my Ravelry Project Page
- Mom’s tried on Jessica’s Shift Cowl- pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry available for $7 on Ravelry. I might turn some handspun into this project.
Brainstorming Inspired by PliedYarnCo’s Instagram post- this Log Cabin Pillow. Check out this free pattern “Little Log Cabins Recipe” on their website. From the Armchair Love is Blind Season 1 on Netflix Some Years Later - Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow. $9 US Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry or directly from their website.
- Knit in March/April 2018
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Can’t really wear it with a coat but I do wear it several times a season in fall/winter/early spring. Add some fun jewelry, leggings, heels. great for a date night. Great for chilly winter day when you just want to be wrapped up in many layers!
- Caesious by Hunter Hammersen
- Curls: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge- book details on the Pantsville Press website.
- Knit Feb-April 2015
- My project notes do not say, but think I used close to/all of fingering weight skein and yet it wasn’t big enough to wrap around my neck and stay put.
- In the end, I frogged it to use the yarn for something else.
Knitting in Passing Stephanie @farmsteadknits on Instagram sent mom a very special car package including a pair of handknit socks & a shawl. Shawl pattern: Around Every Corner by Stephanie Lotven (tellybeanknits). Check out Stephanie’s Ravelry Project Page for full details. Yarn: Sea Panda Yarn- click here for their website. Looks like their Blue Lagoon Mini Set. In My Travels Russell's Garden Center- March 2022 Farm Fiber Days Event -
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Lunch across the street at The Local afterwards Visited The Goodwill Bins location in Hudson, NH. Life in Focus - Checked off another item on my 22 for 2022 list- check out new trail. I’ve also done yoga several times in March- towards my goal of doing yoga every month.
On a Happy Note - Garret had a scare with appendicitis but didn’t need emergency surgery!
- Booked basics of our trip to Ireland, Scotland and Barcelona.
- Millie’s Birthday Weekend
- Dinner in an igloo with a tiki theme
- Decorated for Easter
Quote of the Week People pay for what they do, and still more, for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply: by the lives they lead. –James Baldwin
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Mon, 28 February 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 227 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
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi - Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Blue Kamakaze Socks - Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Mr. Fezziwig Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol
Kim’s Christmas Stocking - Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! You can find that PDF here.
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
- Hook: G (4.00 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming Check out this Granny Square Chain. It’s a free Crochet pattern from Homemade@MyPlace From the Armchair The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf. 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. Knitting in Passing - I met my cousin Chris’ fiancee’s grandmother who will soon be 98 years old. She told me she used to knit and crochet.
- I found some lovely handkerchiefs at my Mom’s. I think some of the edges were trimmed by my grandmother and my great-aunt Rachel.
In My Travels KAL News Pigskin Party ’21: is officially over! WOW! 278 on Roster this Season - 135 people earned 1-25 entries
- 66 people earned 26-50 entries
- 58 people got between 51-100 entries
- 14 of you earned more than 100 entries or more entries towards grand prizes.
- Only 5 did not post any points.
Pigskin ’21 Teams & Conferences - Our Teams were Part of 2 Conferences this year- Alpaca Conference (Commissioner: Wendy) & Llama Conference (Commissioner: Jen)
- Llama Conference won- 508,420 points
- Alpaca Conference had a strong showing with 456,414 points
- Highest scoring Team was also in the Llama conference- Team 2- Llamaste- 62,849
- 2nd Place goes to : Team 10- International Llamas- 50,896
- In 3rd Place from the Alpaca Conference is: Team 24 Suri Longnecks- 50,721!
Congrats to all of our players and teams! Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize or one of our 10 GRAND PRIZES! Ask Me Anything How do you knit for Massachusetts winters (Elisa.knits) - Layers!
- Worsted weight hats and shawls.
- Make fingerless mitts or mittens. Purchase gloves if you prefer those and the idea of making them doesn’t sound appealing.
Which fiber did you spin with when you began to spin (kmac0107) - Corriedale. Highly recommend!
What do you want to hear “my name winning a prize? Smile- Mom updates that you are willing to share” (javajennie) & related question “How’s Mom doing? Sending good vibes her way “(bayoumamaLA) On a Happy Note - Random dance parties during Ski weekend.
- I only fell once skiing in two days!
- Sharing IPAs with my brother.
- So much fun with Snapchat filters. Millie made everyone participate.
- I got to see my friend Laura’s new apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
- My cousin’s fiancee’s bridal shower.
- Visiting with my former boss & totally losing track of time.
Quote of the Week “You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt with. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding and my dear one, you and I have been granted a mighty generous one.”-Cheryl Strayed Thank you for tuning in!
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