Tue, 15 February 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 226 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. 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
- Contest, News & Notes
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dotted Rays - Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
- Ravelry Project Page
- The sleeves were too long so I ripped back after the cuff, then did the kitchener stitch in the round to reattach to the sleeve.
- Check out this video I used to learn how to do the Kitchener Stitch in the Round
- Vlog January 29 & 30th – shared a little bit of the process.
Fear Less Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Story about the yarn: Shortly after my cousin Gayle listened to E222 that I recorded with mom where we talked about her cancer diagnosis, she was out running an errand and the only parking spot she could find was directly in front of a yarn shop. She took it as a sign and asked for something local that would be good for socks.
- Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL
- I stitched Fear & Less just before the toes on each sock using stranded color work and a basic chart I made in Excel.
Boujee New Years Socks Ball Band Cozy - Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern on Ravelry & LoveCrafts).
- Yarn: Aqua- Lion Brand re-up. Green- other kitchen cotton of unknown origin
- Hook:
- My Ravelry Project Page
Citrus Hat - Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway
- Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm)
- Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work.
- 2×2 rib then a 6×2 rib
- Stripes- blues, greens, grays.
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Gift for my brother’s 40th birthday!
Heart Garland - Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog)
- Hook: G (4.0 mm)
- Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted
- Gift for my friend Liz.
Mom’s Card Heart Garland - Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog)
- Hook: G (4.0 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted & other worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash- blues, greens, yellows, white and silver.
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Gift for Mom for all of the cards she’s received recently.
February Yarnable Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Raspberry Creme Colorway (February Yarnable Subscription Box colorway)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Garret’s Nana Blanket Caribbean Blue Handspun Cowl- frogged - Yarn: Handpun made with Merino Fiber from Beesy Bee Fibers on Etsy in Caribbean Hues Colorway. 5 colors greens/blues. 3 ply yarn
- Needles: US 7 (4.5)
- Pattern: None- playing around with stitch pattern for potential design. didn’t love it.
- 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
- Finished first sock!
Brainstorming - Check out this video from Ysolda on Instagram. It shows how you don’t need to start with a slip knot to start a long-tail cast on and how that can help you avoid that extra little bump of fabric that slip knot creates. Mind blown!
- Millie’s birthday gifts.
- Tip: Warm water and white vinegar worked perfectly to get slime off a commercial stuffed animal. It removed the thick, crusted on slime from her handmade but still left a bit of a pink color cast on them.
From the Armchair The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. 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 legwarmer sock. It fits. Now that I know that, I can make second.
- Knitting at local brewery turned into a conversation!
- Finished up my Ice Time Hat Class.
- I visited Staci’s Stitches for the Hypnotic Yarn trunk show last weekend.
KAL News Pigskin Party ’21: The Pigskin Party is officially over. Thank you to all of you who made it such a huge success! I will announce all of the rest of the winners on Episode 227 at the end of February! Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note - We got about 2 feet of snow in 1 storm during the last weekend in January
- Decorating my very boring laptop shell with stickers
- Netflix Series: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
- Mom’s birthday. Sleepover. Spa day. Shopping lunch. Dinner. Presents every couple hours. So much fun!
- Some good news at mom’s recent appointment with her Oncologist.
- My brother Jeff’s birthday fun at Dave and Busters.
- Rachel kindly sent me a gift card to try out Silk and Sonder monthly journal.
- Wordle– I’m enjoying it! Are you?
Quote of the Week “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”~ Albert Pike Thank you for tuning in!
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Mon, 31 January 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 225 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
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- In My Travels
- KAL News
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Carnival Hat - Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher
- Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama’s Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green)
- Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm)
- Size: Adult Medium
- My Ravelry Project Page
Costume Party Socks - Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Plied 2 skeins of yarn: - Three Waters Fiber- Forested Hills Colorway- 4 ozs. Split into 3rds but didn’t weigh anything.
- Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway
- Washed it but I still need to measure, weight etc.
- Check out my Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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
- Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol
- Finished the first sock
Emma’s Yarn Socks Boujee New Years Socks Dotted Rays - Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
2022 Fun with Fiber - Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete’s Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites)
- Liz from Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works very kindly sent this braid, and a few others, for me to try out.
- Check them out on Facebook
- 1 bobbin full. Started second.
- Check out my 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. Crafty Adventures - Taught Millie how to make pom poms to make them into little doggies. She didn’t finish but we got the basics of 2 pom poms done.
Knitting in Passing - I lost my new ski hat in NH but thankfully was able to find it.
- Riley got her sweater project back and knit on that during sleepover at my parents and then on our ski trip. Millie brought her cowl and knit a bit in the car… and then per usual got car sick.
- Millie wore a granny square jacket mom made for me when I was little, out to dinner the other night! It looks super cute on her.
- My friend Laura sends me photos of her feet, warm and cute in her handknit socks which makes me so happy! Now my friend Megg has started doing that too. It’s a fun little game.
- Check out my Reel. Use the Hashtag. Share your knits. Encourage your loved ones to play along too!
- #knitgiftwearshare
- I picked up a bottle of wine for big storm this weekend and received a nice compliment on my Felici Hat. Aran weight slouchy hat I knit out of Duck Duck Wool in the Summer Sidewalk Colorway. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
In My Travels - Tune in to hear a story of our ski trip to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. PSA: Please wear a helmet!
- Patrons, check out the Patreon feed for a video vlog from that weekend!
KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21
Important Links: Tune in to hear if you’re a December Participation Winner Life in Focus Tune in to hear an update on my Goals for 2022 and my 22 for 2022 list. On a Happy Note - Encanto on Disney Plus. Riley made us a popcorn/candy bar!
- Liz & Millie playing guitars
- I got to see Millie’s last session of gymnastics for the season.
- Meeting up with my friend Melissa and her daughter for lunch.
- We bought a book called “Mom Tell Me Your Stories” from Savers. It’s a book where you can document answers to questions about your Mom’s life. Riley and Millie are into it. We spent an hour Sunday morning asking Mom questions.
- Dan bought me a cool new contraption so I can make hot coffee when we go camping.
- Dan surprising me with dinner one night and lunch another day when my week was really hectic.
- Not so great- Millie & Mom getting Covid. Happy note- Mom was chosen in the lottery to get monoclonal antibody infusion!
- Snow is coming!
Quote of the Week “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small, manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” —Mark Twain
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Fri, 14 January 2022
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 224 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Click here for full show notes & photos on my website. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- KAL News
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Perry’s Vase Cozy Ripped back and repaired toe of Mom’s Patons Kroy Deep End Socks. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 2022 Fun with Fiber Citrus Hat - Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway
- Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm)
- Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work.
- My Ravelry Project Page
Dotted Rays - Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Winter Carnival Hat - Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher
- Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama’s Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green)
- Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm)
- Size: Adult Medium
- My Ravelry Project Page
Emma’s Yarn Socks Bayou Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Bayou Colorway
- My Ravelry Project Page
- New Years Eve cast on based on ones you all selected on Instagram
- Want to try Knit Picks? Please consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link
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
- Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol
Brainstorming Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
- Ravelry Project Page
- Finished before the last episode. Blocked it again and the sleeves are too long.
- I am going to wash and block again, but there’s a 95% chance I’ll be ripping back the sleeves by a good 4-5 inches.
KAL News Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: Updates for this episode: - December Interception Winner: Congrats to sarahkatsq for Post #10. Thanks to Natalie for hosting the Cozy Up Interception
- No Interception in January
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt (January clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.
- KAL ends on February 14, 2022
Life in Focus Word of the Year: Pause - Pause: take a time out. Breathe. Relax. Be present.
- Pause: put obligations that you may no otherwise, on hold and reprioritize.
- Pause: savor the moment. Cherish it. Freeze time if only for a second.
- Pause: I want the cancer to pause. To stop, if only for awhile, to give us some more time. I know it won’t be forever but I am putting energy into this pause.
- Pause: a period or time free from engagement
- Pause: take a breather
- Pause: take five
- Pause- and connect. connect my feelings. connect with others.
Primary Goals: - Move your body 4 days a week. Any movement for 15 minutes or more counts.
- Say Yes to time spent with Mom. Call often. Visit once a week, more if possible. Say yes to things that involve her unless it’s interferes with my own mental health or need for rest.
- Journal about each day of this year. I can write about things a day or two later if need be, but I do want to keep a record. I do want to pause and reflect on things are they happen this year.
22 for 2022 List Check out this episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin to hear more about this project. - Go Skiing (from 2021)
- Knit a garment out of handspun (from 2021)
- Spend at least two hours learning something new (on my own, in a class, YouTube videos etc)
- Read 22 novels
- Go to an art museum
- Buy something a little extravagant
- Meet with financial planner about new investments.
- Do at least 1 yoga video per month
- Kayak at one new place
- Create the collage wall in my studio
- Visit Eme at school
- Try out the new trail on Grove Street
- 2nd Annual Nora Ephron Movies Day
- Purge & declutter the secretary
- Plan and go on at least 1 date with Dan that involves going at least 1 place we don’t “normally” go
- Take a vacation/staycation before August
- Buy a fabulous new dress to wear to weddings
- Have my car’s backup camera checked out & ideally fixed
- Hire a professional photographer for family photos
- Spend a weekend with Laura (in NY or MA)
- Go Apple Picking
- Hang a calendar in the diningroom
On a Happy Note - Quiet New Year’s Eve at home, with Covid all around us. Homemade popcorn, cold craft beer, and Lupin on Netflix.
- I got a text from my cousin Joanie. Her mom, my Aunt Florence has been struggling to make pom poms for the hats she’s been knitting. I showed her early in December how to use the Clover pom pom maker I bought her, but she was still a bit stuck. Joanie’s daughters helped her make the pom poms! They came out great! Love a good family project.
- January 2: Nora Ephron Day. Started with You’ve Got Mail, found a Nora Ephron documentary Everything is Copy on HBO Max, then proceeded to watch Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally.
- Getting silly videos of my niece Hattie in Ireland
- My January Yarnable Box! Check out the video on my YouTube Channel
- Yoga with Adriene: Move- A 30 Day Yoga Journey. Check out the Playlist on YouTube. I’ve done 4 so far.
- SNOW! We got a good 7-8 inches and it was beautiful.
- Fun dinner, post-Christmas but still exchanging gifts with friends, and Yahtzee playing game night at Mom’s last Saturday.
- I’ve kept my succulent alive for 1 whole year!
- Started teaching my Ice Time Hat Class at Staci’s Stitches this week. I won’t be teaching again this year, but I will keep you posted if that changes.
- An impromptu dinner and game night at mom’s this Thursday.
Quote of the Week New Year- new verse, new chapter, or just the same old story? Ultimate we write it. The choice is ours. -Alex Morritt.
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Fri, 31 December 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 223 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes and photos check out my website. www.downcellarstudio.com/223 This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- 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
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mermaid Tail Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Crochet Squirrel - Pattern: Crochet Squirrel by Junuen Lisunia (free crochet pattern on Ravelry)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from stash in light brown and dark brown
- Ravelry Project Page
Among Us- Blue - Pattern- Among Us Amigurumi by Tiffany Horton- free crochet pattern available on her website or $2.50
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Ravelry Page shows Among Us Characters alive and dead (dead is when they have a bone exposed) and with a crown. But the “without a bone” and “crown” instructions are not actually included in the PDF. See below for option that has the bone.
Among Us- Yellow with Bone - Pattern- Among Us Amigurumi Dead Version by Tiffany Horton- available free on her website
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn from Stash- in Yellow
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Camp Out Fingerless Mitts - Pattern: Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by tante ehm- Free Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry.
- Yarn: Fully Spun Sock Yarn in the Blue Hole Colorway (blue) with a strand of fingering weight Corriedale handspun yarn.
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Mom’s Christmas Headband - Pattern: 108-18 Knitted Hair Band by DROPS Design. Free Pattern available from DROPS website & on Ravelry.
- Yarn: Fully Spun Sock Yarn in the Blue Hole Colorway (blue) with a strand of fingering weight Corriedale handspun yarn.
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
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
- Pattern calls for Seed Stitch but I’m just using the basic instructions and using cables and ribbing for the body/sleeves.
- For the front bands I did HDC through back/front loop.
Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - I purchased, for the first time, the complete set of Knit Picks Felici. 10 colorways. 1 50g ball each (I subsequently ordered another set). Considering purchasing from Knit Picks? Consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link
- Designs- when I have a bit more mental bandwidth…
- We found my grandmothers rugmaking supplies at Mom’s house. Need to do some googling!
- Spinning.
From the Armchair 2021 Knitting in Review 90 finished knit/crochet projects - 2 cardigans
- 5 tops
- 19 toys
- 5 shawls
- 24 pairs of socks
- 4 headbands
- 1 pair of mitts
- 1 knitted tree decoration
- 1 Christmas stocking
- 12 hats
- 7 blankets
- 2 jar cozies
- 7 garlands
Spinning- 4 projects, 11 skeins, 1,686 yards of Yarn (8 spinning projects in 2020 but they were smaller) Crochet- 38 projects. Knitting 52 projects Click here for a link to my 2021 Ravelry Projects Tab. Some Years Later In July, I gifted my niece Gabriella a teddy bear crochet with Bernat Velvet yarn. She bumped her lip on the way over for a Christmas visit and grabbed her bear for comfort so they brought it with them. Lots of ends sticking out. I took a cable needle and shoved them back in and she looked pretty great after that! Gabriella’s Velvet Bear Crafty Adventures - Making banana ice cream with Garret. We use this recipe.
- Making Pizzelles- tasted delicious but looked kind of crumby but confectionary sugar hides many sins.
Knitting in Passing - During a recent sleepover, Millie wanted help with a knitting project and per usual she claimed she didn’t remember how to knit, but when she sat down and started, she picked right up where she left off. We have learned though that she does not enjoy bamboo needles so I need to work on getting her a short circular, metal needle replacement for the cowl she’s working on.
- Riley’s current project is a cowl from Lion Brand in a fun color changing yarn. It turned out a bit too big and so instead, she wants to make it into a top for Millie. She’s learned to make i-cord to use for straps and we’ll sew those on when she’s done.
KAL News Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: - Monthly Scavenger Hunt (December clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.
- December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.
Life in Focus Starting my annual Year in Review process. I shared about this last year on my YouTube Channel. Check out that video here Tune in to hear how I did with my 21 for 2021 list. Hear more about these lists on the Happier Podcast w/ Gretchen Rubin I also reviewed my Word of the Year and primary goals for 2021. Ask Me Anything - Shana “Savers, duh!”- Check out the Christmas Thrifting Video on my YouTube Channel.
- Marilynknits- “Could you talk about you learned to crochet? I think you probably already shared but I forget. Maybe you could also share a source for your favorite crochet tutorials. I am learning how to crochet!”
- knit_read_sleep: “How the cling wrap game works. That looked so fun”- tune in to hear my description & check out our video of the Cling Wrap Game Video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
- francesgiff-knitting plans for 2022
- Handspun garment
- A new hat for me.
- Spinning
- I want to make more garlands for my house. Christmas themed one would be fun.
- Genna-with-a-gee: “What are you best methods for having a successful year? Keeping low stress?”
- Build habits that get you headed where you want to go. Figure out not just what you’re aiming for but concrete steps of when, where, how you’ll do things to move in that direction.
- Be grateful. Look for the good things happening around you and you’ll find those.
- Remember that life isn’t all good. It’s a mix. We’re supposed to be sad, angry, overwhelmed. Personally I don’t find it useful to try to find a way out of that. Experience it. Lean in, and then…when it feels like it could pass, move on. Try to move back towards more positive emotions.
On a Happy Note - Thank you for all of your kind notes, comments, cards etc after we announced last episode that Mom is battling lung cancer. We truly appreciate it. After a grueling experience with the special pharmacy, Mom has finally started her gene therapy treatment.
- Visiting with Maria who was visiting from Barcelona. Check out the Day 17 Vlogmas Video to see the treats my friend Marta and her sons sent over for Dan and me.
- Thrifting with Mom & the kids followed by a 4 kid sleepover.Check out the Day 18 & 19 Vlogmas Video for more. Patrons, check out your Patreon feed for an even longer video with lots more highlights and funny moments from the kids.
- In addition to fun pancakes- we also scored a sea themed waffle maker at Savers so we made Dolphin, Seahorse and Crab waffles!
- Babysitting my niece Gabriella.
- Singing Christmas Carols by the fire even if it was freezing outside!
- A quieter Christmas Eve than we planned that turned into a lovely night.
- Christmas Day with our families. So much fun and laughter. Check out Vlogmas videos for more.
- Continued adventures with Helen- the mannequin head- we discussed on the last episode. Millie and Dan got into hijinks on Christmas!
Quote of the Week “Satisfaction is always available. It is just not always looked for. If, when you enter any experience, you enter with curiosity, respect and interest you will emerge enriched and with awareness you have been enriched. Awareness of enrichment is what satisfaction is.” -Ann Hastings Thank you for tuning in!
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Wed, 15 December 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 222 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/222 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
- KAL News
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Charlie, Candy, Alicia, Rachel, Rainah, Luanne & Beth Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Aila Grace Shawl - Pattern: Aila Grace by Jennifer Lassonde
- Yarn: Into the Whirled Gloucester Sock in the Ramble Colorway (oranges, reds, pinks, purples)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Check out Day 10 of my Vlogmas Videos to see the shawl after blocking.
Gnomes of the Gnorth - Pattern: Gnomes of the Gnorth by Sue Perez (free crochet pattern on Ravelry & website). Video tutorial available on YouTube.
- Hook: B
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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
Mermaid Tail Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
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 Sweet Bobby Podcast– 6 part investigative series about a woman’s experience with being Catfished in England. Some Years Later In July of 201, I knit Mom a pair of socks out of scraps of Knit Picks Felici. I washed them with a large batch of socks this week and both have holes in the heels. Click here for the Ravelry Project Page. At least 1-2 other pairs in this batch were knit before 2017 and they look great. Crafty Adventures - Mom & I did some Christmas baking with Riley and Millie.
- We made Snickerdoodles, Blondies and no-bake protein bites with oats, peanuts and chocolate chips.
- Decorating the tree together.
- I talked on the last episode about getting wool strips of fabric from Dan’s friend’s mother. In this episode I chat with Mom about supplies my Nana might have for braided rugs.
KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21
Important Links: Updates in this episode - Monthly Scavenger Hunt (December clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.
- Tune in to hear the winner of the November Interception Challenge.
- Tune in to hear November Interception Winners.
- December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.
Life in Focus Diane, Jen’s Mom, shared the troubling news of her lung cancer diagnosis. Click here for more information about this cancer that’s caused by an EGFR mutation. On a Happy Note - Riley & Millie’s Christmas Panto
- Jenny & the Pajamas
- Helen!
- Vlogmas– check out the playlist on my YouTube Channel.
- Out supportive friends, family & medical professionals.
- Getting the Christmas wrapping done quickly with Dan’s help.
Quote of the Week “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won’t either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could.” -Louise Erdrich Thank you for tuning in.
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Mon, 29 November 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 221 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
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Queen City Yarns. Use the code TOUCHDOWN to save 25% off all in stock items now thru Dec 15. Advent Calendars are not included.
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Little Frog - Pattern: Little Frog Toy by by Yulia Klyushina ($2.60 US crochet pattern) Available on Ravelry & Etsy
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Alfalfa Colorway (green) + white acrylic worsted yarn from stash
- Eyes: from 6060 on Etsy- similar to these.
Sweet & Sour Socks - Yarn: hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet & Sour colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Christmas Stocking for Peyton - Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore)
- Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red, Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Hunter Green and White
- Hook: F (3.75mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Crochet Christmas Tree - Pattern: None
- Yarn: White Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn, Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle in the Marshmallow Colorway, Caron Simply Soft Party in the Snow Sparkle Colorway
- Hook: H (5.0 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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
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
- Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol
Mermaid Tail Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Aila Grace Shawl - Pattern: Aila Grace by Jennifer Lassonde
- Yarn: Into the Whirled Gloucester Sock in the Ramble Colorway (oranges, reds, pinks, purples)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - Indie GAL patterns I purchased during Sale:
- Stocking for my cousin Chris’ fiancée
- I was given a lot of wool fabric in 1-2 inch strips. What should I use them for? Braided rug? weaving? Punch needle?
From the Armchair - Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. Started 10/31. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
- The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.
- The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.
Gee Thanks… just bought it. Podcast Crafty Adventures Crafting with Eme and Aila. Yarn covered styrofoam trees - Made with recycled plastic
- Some yarn from Savers
- Lion brand Wool Ease
- Red Heart Scrubby. Looks like lights and or tinsel
Girls made jewelry. Aila glued embroidery floss to match box cars for ornaments. Will cover hot glue with clay Aila embroidery box Knitting in Passing I share a story about a text from my friend Laura who received a comment in public about her hand knit socks. KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21Important Links:
November Gratitude Bonus Ticket- get 500 tickets as a token of our gratitude by going to the Points Tally Form (Google Form) and choosing the November Bonus Ticket option by 12/1/21.
Winner for November Interception to be Announced in Thread Soon. Will share winner on next episode. : - December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.
- Check out Natalie’s patterns for ideas- Ravelry Link.
- Live Event: 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 1st on the Knitty Natty YouTube Channel.The event with be a live cast on party + a live tutorial with tips for the knit Yarn Cozy Lite pattern
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.
November Scavenger Hunt Clues: will be posted soon on the Ravelry Forum & on my website.
October Prize Winners (pressed for time last time so didn’t get to include these)
Over 2k uses of the hashtag!! Events - Vlogmas coming up on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel starting 12/1
- Indie Design Gift-a-Long coming up: November 28-December 31, 2021
- The sale period will run Tuesday, November 23 at 8 pm (US-EST) through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm (US-EST)
- Check out the Indie Design GAL Ravelry Group
- Coupon Code: giftalong2021
- Fasten-off Yarn-A-Long Event– kicks off 11/30. 25% off Sale ends 12/6. KAL runs through December 31st.
- Need to have patterns that are discountable off Ravelry. LoveCrafts doesn’t allow this, so I’ll be looking into options so I can participate next year.
- I’ll be teaching Ice Time Hat Class at Staci’s Stitches starting in January.
- Karen & Jessica of the Make Good Podcast are hosting a Sock KAL. Check out their website for details.
- Windswept Monique of the Knitting on the Run Podcast is hosting her annual Be a Helper Craft-a-long. Check out her website for details or Monique’s Instagram Page.
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– December 9-12.
- Vogue Knitting Live in NYC in January 2022 has been canceled. They’re currently planning for: February 9–12, 2023
- Stitches West: March 3-6, 2022 (proof of vaccination + masks will be required) in Sacramento, CA
On a Happy Note - Making cookies with mom
- Thanksgiving!
- Aila and Eme sleepover.
- Tree decorating
- Zoom with Patrons on Black Friday.
- Breaking in my new MacBook Pro 14 inch
- Dan scanning old family photos and showing them to me.
- Nearly done Christmas shopping
- House decorated for Christmas!
Quote of the Week “With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.”
― Steve Maraboli Thank you for tuning in!
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Mon, 15 November 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 220 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes & photos check out my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/220 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
- Events
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Anne Beady Designs on Ravelry & Etsy, Charming Ewe & Imagined Landscapes Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Static Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Static in the Neptune Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Mermaid - Pattern: Melody Mermaid Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Minis in Cream (body/face), Paprika (hair), Marina (tail)
- Hook: B 2.25 mm
- Ravelry Project Page
Little Astronaut - Pattern: Little Astronaut by Valto Ekaterina ($4.50 crochet pattern- also available on Etsy)
- Hook: B 2.25 mm
- Yarn: White & Black worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash
- Ravelry Project Page
- Work arms & legs. Put aside. work head, neck. great instructions on how to attach limbs as you go.
Mended: Camp Out Fingerless Mitts - Ravelry Project Page
- Free Knitting Pattern by tante ehm
- I used Berrocco Ultra Alpaca
- These would be great for the Nov Interception if you haven’t already found a pattern for that!
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Costume Party Socks - Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Sweet & Sour Socks - Yarn: hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet & Sour colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Christmas Stocking for Peyton - Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore)
- Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red, Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Hunter Green and White
- Hook: F (3.75mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - Little Toy Frog by Julia Ka. Ravelry Link. Etsy Link. $2.60 Crochet Pattern.
- Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon- Ravelry Link (free knitting pattern).
- Check out the Pigskin Sponsor Ravelry Bundle ideas for gifts. Tip (sort by Yarn used)
- Dinosaur Tails Fidget Toy ($1 crochet pattern) Ravelry Link by Knitty Natty
- Go Fun like Gnome Fun by Sarah Shira- Ravelry Link. Website Link.
- Ball Band Cozy by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern)- Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link.
- Cashmears by Sarah Jordan ($4 knitting pattern) Ravelry Link- cabled DK headband
- Do or Do Not Hat by Cassandra Cruikshank of Eat Knit & Dye- $5 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link. Bulky baby Yoda hat
- Trail Mix by Lisa K. Ross- $4 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link- fingering weight cable mitts- 6 mo to 6 years
- Without a Paddle Hat by Mary Hull Kino Knits-$6 Knitting Pattern. Ravelry Link
- Phishing Mitt(en)s by Jesie Ostermiller $6 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link. DK weight colowork mitts/mittens inspired by Phish Foods Ben & Jerry ice cream
- Rambler cowl by Lisa Cannon (Fibernymph Dye Works- Ravelry Link. $5 Worsted weight twisted stitch and lace cowl
- Muskoka Cowl by Brenda Castiel- Ravelry Link. $6 Knitting pattern. Dk weight- non-traditional Fair Isle designs such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes.
From the Armchair The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan 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 wore her Nanaimo Cardigan to play rehearsal and texted me to say her Director really liked it! KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21
Important Links: This episode: - Congrats to October Interception Winner- KarensAdventures
- Check out the details of the November Interception hosted by Shanalines Designs. Find details in this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc. Cast on 11/1/21 or later. Deadline to post is 11/30/21.
- I teased the December Interception: Cozy Up Challenge with Knitty Natty
- Live Event: 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 1st on the Knitty Natty YouTube Channel.The event with be a live cast on party + a live tutorial with tips for the knit Yarn Cozy Lite pattern
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.
Events - Indie Design Gift-a-Long coming up: November 28-December 31, 2021
- The sale period will run Tuesday, November 23 at 8 pm (US-EST) through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm (US-EST)
- Check out the Indie Design GAL Ravelry Group
- I’ll be teaching Ice Time Hat Class at Staci’s Stitches starting in January.
- Karen & Jessica of the Make Good Podcast are hosting a Sock KAL. Check out their website for details.
- Windswept Monique of the Knitting on the Run Podcast is hosting her annual Be a Helper Craft-a-long. Check out her website for details or Monique’s Instagram Page.
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– December 9-12.
- Vogue Knitting Live in NYC in January 2022 has been canceled. They’re currently planning for: February 9–12, 2023
- Stitches West: March 3-6, 2022 (proof of vaccination + masks will be required) in Sacramento, CA
Life in Focus I checked off another of my 21 in 2021 list items. #18 Do something spontaneous and delightful. Whisked Aila and Riley off to Great Barrington to see Emelyn! - Craft Fair
- Rooster made from dyed eggshells and silicone.
- Button Earrings from Caren Kinne Studios. Website. Instagram: carenkinnestudio
- Fiesta Bar and Grill
- Bistro Box– great outdoor lunch. Long line but worth the wait. Even the hungry girls agreed.
- Patisserie Lenox on Main Street in Great Barrington
- Even more delightful- in brainstorming what they want for Christmas the kids looked through my Rav pages at what I’ve already made them which was delightful in and of itself, but then we found a cute photo of Eme at age 10 w/ a pair of mitts and a cowl I made her. She had that set with her, so we did a recreation photo!
Ask Me Anything Dorothy asked about Thanksgiving Plans. On a Happy Note - Halloween pics of the kiddos.
- Fun mail: my Advent Swap & my Legacy Fiber Artz calendar!
- Teaching sock knitting classes.
- Switching up the path of my morning walks.
- Playing games with the girls on vacation. Relative Insanity & What do you Meme.( All variations on Apples to Apples/Cards Against Humanity)
- Yarnable Subsription Box- November box contained an awesome Apple candle and mulling spices for apple cider. Delicious!
- I got to see my cousin Jenny at work 2 days in a row!
- Doing a bit of work on the side with my first boss at MGH.
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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Sun, 31 October 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 219 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Scroll down for links. This week's segments included: -
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Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fall is My Favorite Socks Whatits Galore Socks -
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whatits Galore Colorway -
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Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS -
Marroon- Handspun -
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I need to solicit toy/other knits requests for other kids All garments can be delivered to KtR at the address below either by mail or via scheduled drop-off. 456 W 167th St. Unit 1D New York, NY 10032 From the Armchair In My Travels KAL News Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: -
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Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread. Check out the details of the November Interception: The October Interception Winner will be announced on the next episode. Events Life in Focus Tune in to hear my update on my 21 for 2021 list. On a Happy Note -
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Visiting my cousins Gayle and Meagan, especially seeing Gayle's new place and the area where she's building her new house. -
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October zoom with Patrons. I am so grateful for you and always have a blast hanging out. Check out my Patreon Page for more details. -
The Yarnaics talked about wearing a shawl a day in October. I got a late start but am enjoying wearing them (almost) daily. -
I purchased an Apple Watch! Any tips, app suggestions or things I should know? Quote of the Week "Progress is not possible with deviation." Frank Zappa Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Fri, 15 October 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 218 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: - On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
- A little bit of lace in the yoke above the colorwork- Pink held double w/ alpaca. First time using a fuzzy yarn
- Ravelry Project Page
- I have about 6-10 rounds of colorwork left! So addictive. Have had to stop and make myself stretch and then switch to another project.
Fall is My Favorite Socks - Yarn: Woolens & Nosh sock in the Fall is my Favorite Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
- Yarn: Woolens and Nosh is a Pro Shop Sponsor for the Pigskin Party- 40 points
- Pattern: OMG Heel- Pro Shop – 40
- Project Bag: Cookie & Bees– Snack Shack Sponsor- 20 points
- 100 points + yardage
- First sock is done. Cuff on the second is nearly done!
Millie Margaret Shawl (worsted) - Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Millie Margaret Kit (Pigskin Party Exclusive) in the Ashenvale Colorway
- 3 100g skeins of Woolens & Nosh. 2 skeins of the Ashenvale self-striping for either end. 1 skein of the dusty purple for the center panel.
- Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm)
- Pattern: Millie Margaret (worsted) by Jennifer Lassonde
- Ravelry Project Page
- 40 pts for Pro Shop Sponsor Pattern
- 60 pts for Pro Shop Exclusive Kit
![]() Three Waters Farm Superfine Merino Baker Street Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici and in the Baker Street Colorway & Knit Picks Stroll in Navy
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming I shared details about the potentially ridiculous number of projects I’m packing for my trip to Florida. From the Armchair In My Travels Tune in to hear about my visit to Scratch Supply Co. in Lebanon, New Hampshire. I was so excited to meet Karen and Jessica. I’m working on a video so if you’re not already subscribed to my channel on YouTube: Down Cellar Studio, check it out! I also shared stories about a recent camping trip to Vermont and sleeping in Dan’s hammock. KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21
Important Links: Special Highlights on This Episode: On a Happy Note - I ordered Legacy Fiber Artz Advent Calendar!
- I’m signed up for another Advent Swap through the Between Knits & Purls YouTube Channel/Ravelry Group. Sign ups for this close on 10/16/21. Check out their Ravelry Post for details.
- Outdoor yoga!
- Riley & Millie’s softball games.
- Apple Picking! My Favorite Day of the Year (Patrons, check out a video in your feed!)
- Visiting with Tom who brought us a bunch of beer!
Quote of the Week “You only need to know the direction, not the destination. The direction is enough to make the next choice.” -James Clear
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Thu, 30 September 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 217 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/217 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
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Love in Stitches, Charming Ewe
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Snap Hat #5 & #6 - Pattern: Snap by Tin Can Knits ($6 pattern available on their website or on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 7 & US 10.5 (4.5 & 6.5 mm) needles
- Yarn: fingering weight scraps- 4 strands of fingering held together.
- Ravelry Project Pages: Hat 5, Hat 6
- I had hoped to donate these Snap Hats to Hats for Sailors Project but they are requesting 100% wool (ideally superwash wool) for its flame resistant quality.
Without a Paddle Hat
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Three Waters Farm Superfine Merino Pink Moon Sweater - Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
- Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
- Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Maroon handspun
- Ravelry Project Page
Love Letters Socks - Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL Fingering in the Love Letters Colorway
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
- Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works– Pro Shop Sponsor- 40 points
- Bag: Anne Beady Designs– Pro Shop Sponsor- Pigskin ’21 Exclusive- 60 points
- Yarn Cozy: Cookie & Bees– Snack Shack Sponsor- 20 points
- Pattern: OMG Heel- Pro Shop – 40
- 160 points
Mermaid Socks - Yarn: agirlandherwool BFL sock in the August 2020 Club Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming I want to knit all the hats, a crochet stocking and some DK socks for myself. From the Armchair
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop 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 shared a story about chatting with my friend’s uncles about hand knits they received as kids. In My Travels Tune in to hear a bit about my visit to 6 stores during the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul. Check out my YouTube Channel for an upcoming video. KAL News
Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21
Important Links: September Skills Building Interception: hosted by Irocknits Designs. Find the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Runs September 15-October 1, 2021. Thank you, Cori, for hosting. Find her patterns on her website & on Ravelry. October Interception: INCREASE Your Score: hosted by Wendy of Knitters Brewing Company.
Details will posted before this opens on 10/5. Prize: $30 gift certificate to the Knitters Brewing Co Etsy Shop Events Contest, News & Notes Check out new vides on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel - Berkshire Vacation Vlog
- Crafty Chat #11 with Mary Hull/Kino Knits will go up on my YouTube Channel on Friday 10/1 at 12p Eastern.
- Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul Video (including Yarny Show & Tell) coming soon.
Life in Focus Two thumbs up for the Maintenance Phase Podcast On a Happy Note - Fall decorations
- Cooler mornings and evenings!
- Flannel shirts!
- Mushrooms growing everywhere.
- The mosquitos aren’t bothering me on morning walks anymore.
- Outdoor yoga
- Facetime with Hattie- “let me see the tractor… I miss you tractor!”
- Getting to one of Garret’s baseball games. Checking out renovations at my. brother’s house.
- Rewatching Scrubs.
Quote of the Week “Humor is what happens when we’re told the truth quicker and more directly than we’re used to.” – George Saunders Thank you for tuning in!
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