Thu, 15 April 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 206 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. www.downcellarstudio.com/206 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
- Contest, News & Notes
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Reminder: All Links that lead to Ravelry are labeled as such. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Eme’s 17th Birthday Rainbow - Pattern: Rainbow Crochet pattern by AmiMami Doll on Etsy. $3.74 (on sale $3).
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis + Big Twist soft from Joann’s
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Interesting in picking up some Brava Worsted Minis? Consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link
Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan - Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison
- Ravelry Project Page
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Storm Front (5 skeins)
- Needles:
- US 13 – 9.0 mm
- US 15 – 10.0 mm
- US 19 – 15.0 mm
- Size XS/S
- Used 4 full skeins (not the 5 that I purchased)
- Tag from Beam City with my logo on it.
Sidewalk Stripes Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Sidewalk Chalk Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Ravelry Project Page
Whale Song Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Hydrangea Stripes Blanket - Yarn: Sprighly Acrylic Worsted in Silver Grey, Suede and Misty Pink. Vanna’s Choice in Grey Marble, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal. Knit Picks Brava Minis in assorted colors.
- Hook: H (5.0 mm), Cast on with K (6.5 mm)
- Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Chained 118 to start with J hook. Used that for first sc row too. Then went to H hook.
- Finished blanket. 34 wide by 50 inches long. 53 rows plus set up and finish row.
- 692 grams used.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hydrangea Stripe #2 - Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Hook: I (Cast on with K hook)
- Yarn: Vanna’s Choice in Shadow Ombre, Orion Blue, Burgundy & Sea glass, Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in Suede & Big Twist Soft in Rose & Charcoal
- Chain 86 to make this one a little smaller.
Fibernymph Spinning Freewheeler Sweater - Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns FlockSock (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway)
- Ravelry Project Page
Dan’s New Year’s Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Yarn: US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Needles: Goosey Fibers in the Stay out of the Forest (not final dye version) & Lock Your F*cking Door (brown)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Cast on 52 stitches.
Gram’s Mother’s Day Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-ply Color 102-Green, purple, blue, red stripes.
- Ravelry Project Page
- Cast on 64
- Ribbed down front of the leg
Brainstorming - Excavation Blanket by Jana Pihota (free knitting pattern- Ravelry download only. Inspired by by friend Melissa.
- I’d love to make another Hydrangea Stripe Blanket (for me).
- I’d like to make a Nanaimo for me using the same Storm Front Colorway I used for Riley’s.
From the Armchair Knitting in Passing When I visited with my Aunt Florence during her chemo treatment, I took out sock to show her. We got talking about how colorwork is done and the difference between intarsia and stranded colorwork. Just then, a nurse walked by and admired Dan’s sock. We got to chatting with her. She said she knits but hasn’t in awhile because of some joint pain but is looking forward to getting back into it. KAL News - Splash Pad opens Friday May 28
- You can sign up on May 1st. Stay tuned for the link.
- Save the Date: Virtual Kick Off Weekend May 29 & 30, 2021
- Sponsor spots open. Click here for details.
- Rules will go up soon but as a reminder, WIPs are eligible for this KAL so if you want to get strategic and save stuff consider this your heads up.
- Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($50 for Splash Pad Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. Pro Shop sponsors receive 1 free 30 second promotional ad on the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, and first selection of Virtual Vending Spots for the Kick off Weekend Saturday May 29 & 30th.
- Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be able to sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots. Snack Shack Sponsors may sign up for any available Virtual weekend spots available after Pro Shop Sponsor Sign Up.
- Note: All Sponsors are required to contribute at least one prize with a minimum suggested value of $20.
Sponsor List (subject to change as we are still inviting sponsors) | Pro Shop Sponsor | | AdoreKnit | | agirlandherwool | | Anne Beady | | Cookie and Bees | | Fibernymph Dye Works | | Geektastic Fibers | | Into The Woods | | Irocknits Designs | | Knit Style Yarns | | Knitters Brewing Company | | Prairie Bag Works | | Sunsoaked Yarns | | YumiYarns | | Snack Shack Sponsor | | 19stitches | | Bonnie Baker Etsy Shop | | Cragen Cottage Designs | | Hyacinth Creek Designs | | Kino Knits | | Knitosophy Designs | | KnittenKristen Designs | | Legacy Fiber Artz | | Nicole Simmons Knits | | Precision Athletic Training | | Windswept Designs | Events - Know of something? Let me know.
- NJ Wool Walk– April 17th through April 25, 2021. Mostly in person event but they’re also having a lot of virtual events.
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– April 14-18. I am taking 3 classes & a lecture.
Contest, News & Notes Check out the new Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Details about each tier is listed below or tune into this video to hear Mom & I chat about it. $2/month: Coffee Club - 2 Episodes of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast each month (24/year)
- Several YouTube Videos per month on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
- Access to my public BostonJen1 Instagram Feed
- (NOTE: You do not have to be a patron to continue to enjoy these offerings. They will always be free)
$3/month: Passionate Podsters: - Access to all blog posts in my Patreon feed. Behind the scenes in my making and more lifestyle details, tips etc. Reviews and other notes about finished projects. Lots of photos, sneak peeks of upcoming designs and more!
- Access to private vlog video (approximately once per month)
- And everything in the previous tiers.
$5/month: Stitchin’ Squad - Monthly Group Zoom Knit Nights during the Splash Pad Party & Pigskin Party MALs (make-a-longs).
- Access to a private Instagram Feed with even more behind the scenes and lifestyle goodness.
- And everything in the previous tiers
$7/month: Invaluable Insiders - A coupon to use in Jennifer Lassonde’s Ravelry Store each Quarter good for 1 free self-published pattern.
- This tier will evolve depending on the group’s interest. I’ll take polls and see what you’re interested in. Perhaps we’ll do periodic Zoom chats focused on a specific topic with some Q&A at the end. Will record for those who aren’t available to attend live.
- And everything in the previous tier.
$10/month: Ultimate Insiders - A coupon to use in Jennifer Lassonde’s Ravelry Store each Month good for 1 free self-published pattern.
- Patron shoutouts on the podcast
- Even more behind the scenes looks at designs in progress + the opportunity to help me name new patterns
- And everything in the previous tiers
Special Offer: Sign up in April- any tier- and be invited to submit your questions in advance and to join Jen live on a Zoom all to discuss, time management, efficiency, goal setting or anything else you need help or motivation with. Zoom will be scheduled in May and will be recorded for those who can’t attend live. On a Happy Note - I enjoyed my first time inside our local library in a long time. Got 3 books and snagged a great deal on some zoo passes for Riley and Aila’s birthday adventure.
- First time decorating for Easter here using hand blown eggs from my family.
- Easter festivities. Check out this vlog for some silly Easter dinner shenanigans. You can also see Millie reminding me how to latch hook.
- Trying something new- daikon radishes my friend Melissa gave me.
- Experimenting with going gluten free which seems to be helping my digestion…
- The Last Blockbuster on Netflix
Quote of the Week Never say anything about yourself you don’t want to come true.― Brian Tracy Thank you for tuning in!
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Tue, 30 March 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 205 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos 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
- Some Years Later
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Reminder: All links to Ravelry are labeled as such. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Laura’s Cameo Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Easter Garland Heart Garland - Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern)-website link
- Hooks: 3.75 + others
- Yarn:
- White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi
- Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver)
- Ravelry Project Page
3-ply Corriedale Yarn from Wound Up Fiber Arts On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater - Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway)
- Ravelry Project Page
Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan Sidewalk Stripes Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Sidewalk Chalk Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Used Green Stripe Ragg colorway of Patons Kroy for heel.
Whale Song Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern)
- Ravelry Project Page Link
- Knit Picks Stroll in Navy Colorway for the heels.
Hydrangea Stripes Blanket - Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Yarn: Sprighly Acrylic Worsted in Silver Grey, Suede and Misty Pink. Vanna’s Choice in Grey Marble, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal. Knit Picks Brava Minis in assorted colors. Some of them include: Avocado, Dublin, Sienna, Wine, Denim, Fig, Tranquil, & Coral.
- Hook: H (5.0 mm), Cast on with K (6.5 mm)
- Chained 118 to start. Pattern calls for chaining 182 for a 4×6 foot blanket. Next time I’d cut by half at least for a baby blanket.
Brainstorming From the Armchair Tune in to hear more about my experiences with Virtual Vogue Knitting Live in March Some Years Later - Thank you to Ravelry user MLbatesWI, Lisa who recommended this idea for a segment in her review on Apple Podcasts.
- FO from March 2016 Socks using KnitCircus Yarn in the Greatest of Ease Base in the Come What May Colorway.
- Check out my Ravelry Project Page.
- I wear them often and I think they’re holding up well. Not overly dingy.
- One note- Knit Circus has changed hands but this yarn base, according to Ravelry, isn’t discontinued.
- Pair of socks I knit for Dan 5 years ago with Regia 4 ply. His first pair of patterned/self-striping socks. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. Also his first pair sock weight socks. Holding up beautifully!
KAL News - Splash Pad opens Friday May 28
- Sponsor spots open. Click here for details.
- Save the Date: Virtual Kick Off Weekend May 29 & 30, 2021
- Rules will go up soon but as a reminder, WIPs are eligible for this KAL so if you want to get strategic and save stuff consider this your heads up.
- Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($50 for Splash Pad Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. Pro Shop sponsors receive 1 free 30 second promotional ad on the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, and first selection of Virtual Vending Spots for the Kick off Weekend Saturday May 29 & 30th.
- Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots. Snack Shack Sponsors may sign up for any available Virtual weekend spots available after Pro Shop Sponsor Sign Up.
- Note: All Sponsors are required to contribute at least one prize with a minimum suggested value of $20.
Events Contest, News & Notes - I’m sorry share about the passing of Paula Emons-Fuessle on March 22, 2021
- March 31st last day to use original version of Ravelry. I’m sad and frustrated that it has come to this. The eternal optimist in me was holding out hope that they’d fix the issues that have been reported. Tune in to hear more about my thoughts and my plan so far. If you know of good alternative, especially for a pattern database, please let me know.
- I will not be using Ravelry from 3/31- 4/2 to support the worldwide ban that’s being organized.
- Want to export our patterns from Ravelry?
- I have a new pattern available on Ravelry & Love Crafts!
- The Sure of You Headband is a simple stockinette & reverse stockinette headband with a mock i-cord edging and flexible button closure at the back.
- This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.All instructions are written and charted.
- It calls for bulky weight yarn and US 8 Needles.
- It is written for 4 sizes.
- Use code friends on Ravelry to get the pattern for $4 instead of $5 or if you’re a newsletter subscriber, check your inbox for an even better coupon code.
- New on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
On a Happy Note - Savers trip with Mom- blue sequin “Fearless” pouch! Fearless is Mom’s word of the year for 2021!
- Hattie wearing the pink legwarmers I knit for Aila.
- Hiking longer and in better weather.
- Having friends over for a bonfire. Tractor rides for the kids. Jiffy pop!
- Planning Disney trip for the whole fam!
Quote of the Week “New goals don’t deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.”
-James Clear
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Mon, 15 March 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 204 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including 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
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fifties Stripes Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patrons Kroy Stripes in the Fifities Stripes Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Cozy Classic Raglan (finished for 2nd time) Juju Fruit Headband (#2) - Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Pattern: new design. Release TBD.
- Ravelry Project Page
Yadi the Frenchie Laura’s Tranquility Scarf On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater - Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway)
- Ravelry Project Page
Laura’s Cameo Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Whale Song Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Brainstorming - I swatched with unknown Sweitzer yarn (likely worsted/aran weight). Blocked swatch is 15 sts over 4 inches on US 7s. 14 sts on US8s. I like the fabric, but am having a hard time finding a pattern that matches this gauge.
- I’m also really in love with this knit dress. Pattern is the Schlossel Dress by Siga Lagamta Ravelry Pattern Page. Do you think it would look good on me?
From the Armchair KAL News - The Splash Pad Party opens Friday May 28, 2021!
- Sponsor spots are available. Click here for details.
- Save the Dates: Virtual Kick-off Events will take place on Saturday May 29th and Sunday May 30th.
- Rules will go up soon but as a reminder, WIPs are eligible for this KAL so if you want to get strategic and save stuff consider this your heads up.
Events - I signed up for Vogue Knitting Live Class with Carol Sulcoski- Lecture: Glorious Garter: Making the Most of the Easiest Stitch
- Vogue Knitting Virtual Events– March 18-21, April 15-18 & May 13-16
- Knit for Food Knit-a-thon Sun, April 11th 2021 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT- hosted by Laura Nelkin
Contest, News & Notes - What’s new on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel?
- Punk Frockers Sewing podcast (audio). Check out their website.
- Hosted by Beverly Baptiste and Jenny Hassler. They are looking to create a sewing community, will be hosting challenges, focus on sharing patterns from indie makers and size inclusive pattern designers.
- I am now a Knit Picks Affiliate which means if you make a purchase using this link, I will get a small commission. It doesn’t cost you any extra.
Ask Me Anything I receive a comment on the blog from Lisa suggesting a new segment on the podcast called “One Year Later” where I would “Revisit items you finished one year ago and discuss how they’ve held up. How is the yarn looking? Wearability? Does it get frequent use or is it time to frog it?” Do you like this idea? Come tell me in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. This time I talked about my Soldotna Crop which I finished 2/29/20. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. I used Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK in two colors of gray and Daschinger Wools for yellow and turquoise. All non superwash. Worn many many times. No signs of pilling. No stretching. Love it! I also talked about my Ice Time Mitts finished in early March 2020. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page knit in Cloudborn Fibers DK and Legacy Fiber Arts DK. I love the fit, the yarn still looks brand new. No signs of wear. On a Happy Note - Millie is healing well after knee surgery. We celebrated and showed support with a parade/outdoor visit.
- The night before I went to Mom’s where she, Trish and I made posters. So fun!
- Mom & Dad each got their first Covid vaccine!
- Celebrated Megg’s birthday. Workout in morning together. Dinner/fire together in the evening!
- Longer days. 60 degree temps.
Quote of the Week “Instead of asking how many tasks you can tackle given your working hours, ask how many you can ditch given what you must do to excel.” –Morten Hansen Thank you for tuning in!
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Sun, 28 February 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 203 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos visit my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/203 This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you for the recent rates & reviews in Apple Podcasts. I’d love to get the number of ratings up to 300! Want to help? Check out the article for step-by-step instructions. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crochet Heart Garland Heidi the Horse - Pattern: Heidi the Horse by Jess Huff (free crochet pattern). Direct link to pattern website.
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Soft Taupe Colorway (body). Mystery brown acrylic worsted weight yarn for hooves, tail, mane. Mystery cream acrylic for nose & ears.
- Ravelry Project Page
Ursa - Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak ($8 knitting pattern)- pattern also available on PayHip
- Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway. Retails for $8.50 per ball. (Yarn provided free of charge for me to review)
- Finished sweater used 472 grams/ 519 meters, 567 yards.
- Tune in to hear my thoughts on how we see ourselves and decide what’s flattering or not. Remember a photo is just one angle of you. Everyone in real life sees you as a dynamic moving person, not just one static image. See examples of what I’d consider good/bad or flattering/unflattering photos below. Bottom line: I do love the sweater and have worn it several times already! Really enjoyed knitting with this Kraemer Yarn and can definitely see myself using it again for future projects.
Juju Fruit Headband - Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Pattern: new design. Release TBD.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin - Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes finished 2/2. Colorway 3
- Ravelry Project Page
- No color management. Going to add other 2 braids. 3 ply.
- 15 min per day in Feb
- I have about 1/4 of the third braid, Honey Pie, left to go.
Fifties Stripes Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patrons Kroy Stripes in the Fifities Stripes Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Brainstorming - Garret asked for a dog that looks like their French Bulldog, Yadi, for his birthday. I purchased a pattern from BlackBird Pattern on Etsy. $8.49 Contains patterns for both a Frenchie and a Pug. Most realistic of all the patterns I could find on Ravelry and Etsy.
- I bought a black dog nose and replenished some safety eyes from 6060 on Etsy.
- I bought removable wallpaper samples from Etsy. We liked this one, but Dan suggested I paint it instead and get the kids involved.
From the Armchair - Books I’ve Finished (listened to each of these on the Hoopla app):
- A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer, so I got it from the library. Amazon Affiliate Link.
- You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory is Mostly Fiction by David McRaney- Amazon Affiliate Link
Crafty Adventures - Riley taught me how to make Disney ears using a headband, cardboard shapes for the ears, polyfill, material, ribbons and a glue gun. No sewing required. We filmed a video that will be up on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel soon.
KAL News Pigskin Party wrapped up; winners announced in Episode 202. If you won a prize and haven’t already reached out already please get in touch before March 10th. Events - Virtual Vogue Knitting Live- March 18-21- Workshops posted
- Check out friend of pod, Mara Smith is teaching a class on Saturday March 21 12:30p-1:30p. Lecture: Sit Right and Knit All Night: How Proper Ergonomics Can Increase Productivity
- Carolina FiberFest (virtual): March 11-14. . Workshops March 11-14, with vendors, free talks and demonstrations on the 12-14th.
Contest, News & Notes - Let’s welcome Jen from the Commuter Knitter Podcast back to the Podcasting world! She uploaded a new episode for the first time after 4 years. Great episode, fun audio from her 4 year old twins at the end. Find Jen on Instagram as NDJen04
- Check out the AndersMill Knits Podcast on YouTube. I joined Emily & Stephanie. Episode 57.1 & 57.2
- Check out my Thrift Haul Video
- Weekend Crafty Vlog– February 14th & 15th : You’ll get weekend knitting, crochet and spinning. You’ll also see some yoga, snowy walks in the woods, hear an update on my experience with my 2nd Covid Vaccine, and join me (and the fam) for thrifting adventures.
- My Studio Redesign is complete. Check out the transformation video on YouTube.
- Thanks for getting me over 1,000 subscribers! I really appreciate your support.
Life in Focus Update: 21 for 2021 List- Completed: - #4- Complete Book 2 for my 2018 Album
- #10- Hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube
- #11- Participate in the February Challenge on Instagram
- #12- Read/listen to 10 books
- #19- Submit a pattern to at least 1 publication
Ask Me Anything Limestone knits asked on IG- How to choose sweater patterns that integrate well with your existing wardrobe - What colors do you wear? What colors do you like up near your face? Do you like stripes? Patterns?
- What type of sweater do you usually wear? Pullovers? Cardigans? Baggy/fitted?
- When you wear sweaters what are you doing and what else are you wearing? Do you only ever wear sweaters out of the house, never at home? Do you want your sweater to pair with jeans? Leggings?
- Are you warm blooded or cold blooded?
On a Happy Note - Thrifting with Mom, Riley and Millie over the holiday weekend. So fun!
- Walking in the snow with Hattie and Megg last Saturday.
- Visiting with Millie outside, safely and sitting fireside on her birthday. Getting to see Garret skate in the ice rink my brother made in the backyard.
- My BFF came for a socially distant visit- bringing fresh, local mint chip ice cream and flowers.
- New “bowl” in my food rotation: Black Bean Cowboy burger from Trader Joe’s, a little bit of quinoa, whatever roasted veggies are in the fridge, a little cheese and BBQ sauce.
Quote of the Week You make mistakes, mistakes don’t make you”― Maxwell Maltz Thank you for tuning in! Please note: book links are all Amazon Affiliate Links. If you make a purchase (or anything else) after clicking through that link, I’ll get a small percentage. It doesn’t cost you any extra. It’s a great way to support the podcast, so thanks in advance for considering purchasing through these links.
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Mon, 15 February 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 202 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including 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
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mom’s Rhinebeck Birthday Headband - Yarn: Mom bought a sweater quantity at Rhinebeck 2019 from Battenkill Fiber Mill in NY. Had more than 1 full skein of the 9 she purchased leftover.
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Pattern: None
Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Jeff’s Ice Time Hat - Pattern: Ice Time Hat by Jennifer Lassonde
- Ravelry Project Page
- Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (charcoal) & Leading Men Fiber Arts Dramaturg in the Sandcastle Colorway (tan).
- Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Crochet Heart Garlands - Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern)
- Hooks: Various sizes
- My Ravelry Project Page– blue version
- Yarn: Acrylic Worsted Weight yarn from stash (for hearts), wool fingering weight scraps (for garland).
3 more Garlands in red, white and silver - Project Pages, One, Two and Three
- Fun with sparkle yarn
- White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi
- Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver)
Hattie’s Little Unicorn - Pattern: Little Unicorn by Valto Ekaterina ($3.60 Etsy)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: White- worsted acrylic from stash. Colors from Knit Picks Brava Minis
- Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern calls for attaching limbs as you go. Felt more fiddly than it was worth so I skipped that and sewed them on after.
- Pattern calls for tying in yarn for hair. I used crochet chains instead.
3-Ply Shetland - 100% undyed Shetland
- 100 grams,
- Finished yarn: 98g. 256 yards- sport weight 3 ply.
- Ravelry Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ursa Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin - Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes (finished 2/2). Colorway 3: Honey Piet
- Ravelry Project Page
Laura’s Cameo Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Dan’s New Year’s Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK
- Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Whale Song Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page Link
From the Armchair I’ve recently read & enjoyed: I Found You by Lisa Jewell. Amazon Affiliate Link The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber- Amazon Affiliate Link The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian- Amazon Affiliate Link Started watching HBO Max show. Very different but still really enjoyable. My 12 year old niece, Riley is reading Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer, so I got the audiobook from the library. Amazon Affiliate Link. Crafty Adventures I’ve been enjoying drawing and cooling and pasting things into a little notebook. It’s along the ideas of a Commonplace book (click here for a blog post about this type of notebook). 2nd Crafty Chat Video with Riley. Check it out the video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Check out the Pinterest challenge at the end of the video. Valentine Baskets- Delighted in putting together Valentine’s surprise baskets for my family. Included in them were the handmade garlands, books, mugs, candy, edible treats. baskets and some other goodies bought second hand. Plus some paper punch hearts they can staple together to make a garland- or use in another crafty project. I made two batches of Banana Ice Cream for Mom & Jeff, my brother. This is the recipe I use. KAL News Pigskin Party ’20 The Pigskin Party has officially wrapped up. Check out the End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects. Tune in to hear the January/February Participation Winners, the January Stash Hat Interception Winner and the 14 Grand Prize Winners! Events - Vogue Knitting is continuing their virtual classes. The next round is March 18-21. Check their website for more details about upcoming events.
Life in Focus
Word of the Year: Delight
- I bought some stickers that say “DELIGHT” and I added a delight quote to the canvas I painted for the Pinterest Challenge.
I checked in on my 3 primary goals for 2021: - 3 strength/circuit/barre/yoga workouts per week (tracked in Fitbit app)– I’m easily meeting and exceeding this now that I’ve been doing 30 Day Breath Series on the Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel.
- 8 designs published
- 1 down 7 to go (1 through tech editing, and 2 other samples knit)
- Make & assess goals every month in 2021
- Did my January assessment! Didn’t take long because I have been doing weekly assessments too.
Tune in to hear some 21 for 2021 List Updates On a Happy Note - On Hattie’s Birthday, I stopped by to give her her gift. She was delighted with her unicorn. Check out my Instagram feed for the video.
- Mom’s Birthday- Zoom Call.
- We made a Birthday Video for Mom using Vidday. It allows you to send out a link and folks can upload their videos. You can arrange them, pick music etc. Then they process it all for you. $24 for 10-20 minute video. Worth it for the ease of use.
- SNOW. So much snow.
- I was able to see my Aunt Florence during her chemo treatment. I showed her video on how to make pompoms using cardboard circles & helped her purchase Knit Picks Bulky yarn for her to make some new hats.
- Getting my 2nd Covid Vaccine.
Quote of the Week When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. -Khalil Gibran
Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
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Sat, 30 January 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 201 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/201 This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gnome for Kris - Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in several shades of pinks and gray
- Ravelry Project Page Link
- Pattern: none, I created this as I went. Let me know if you like it and I may write up the pattern.
Crochet Lion Amigurumi - Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy
- Hook: C: 2.75 mm
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal).
- Ravelry Project Page
- I finished the lion (left photo) and wasn’t completely happy so I moved the right eye and added more mane yarn to frame the face a little more closely (right photo).
- Ravelry user deafelis posted to say “ Jen, it sounds like you need a latch hook (Michaels link) for the lion mane! You basically described latch hook rug making, and that special hook makes things so much easier.” Thanks for the tip!
Christmas with the Gilmores Socks On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spent most of the past 2 weeks knitting up the sample for a new shawl design and a secret project for Mom’s birthday which I am not sharing details on just yet… Ursa - Ravelry Project Page. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ursa
- Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak
- Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway (yarn provided to me free of charge for my review)
- Size 3 (42 inch bust)
- Thanks to Ravelry user mjgnatt– MJ- who said “I believe the yarn for your Ursa pull over is Mauch Chunky. I live in Northeastern PA and there is a town called Jim Thorpe in Carbon County. The town used to be called Mauch Chunk which means Bear Place in the native Munsee-Lenape Native American language. The pronunciation of Mauch is “mock”. Just thought you might want to know how appropriate your yarn is for your Ursa pullover as Ursa Major is a constellation also known as the Great Bear.”
Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin - Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes
- Ravelry Project Page
Laura’s Cameo Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Dan’s New Year’s Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK
- Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
From the Armchair Crafty Adventures - I repainted a board that holds three Mason jars.
- I painted a small 3×3 canvas with a rainbow and added letter stickers to remind me of my Word of the Year- Delight.
- I helped Mom cut foam for Boxed Cushion Cover. This is the tutorial she prefers & then she showed me how to do a bling hem on pants Here is a helpful tutorial on doing a blind hem. Check it out on my January 22-24th Weekend Vlog.Riley also shared how to use felt, gems, ribbon and a glue gun to make Barbie purses. Adorable!
- Photography with Emelyn- in the woods, near the icy stream… it started snowing. and we took photos of my handmade gnomes! So fun.
- When we came inside, we taught ourselves some embroidery using this tutorial:
KAL News Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website.
Important Links: - Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page on my website.
- Pigskin Movie night hosted by VTKimmyKim: Enola Holmes on February 6th at 8pm EST. Check out the Pop-up Events tab for details as it gets closer.
- Thank you to Mara Smith for hosting a Pigskin Party Stretching session on January 24th! So great to see your smiling faces. I felt so great afterwards- and spent the rest of that day chasing a 3 year old, so it was good to be limber! Check out Mara’s Instagram Account for her PrecisionATPerformance business or her website. She offers Zoom stretching classes that you may enjoy Flexibility: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Stretches for Stitchers: Fridays at 6:30pm. She is running a sale on February classes but you have to sign up by 1/31. So get over there now if you’re interested.
Events Contest, News & Notes - I’m excited to share the release of my Abington Mitt pattern.
- The Abington Mitts were designed to match my Abington Hat. They use similar repeats of twisted stitches and cables as the focal point for the top of the hand.The mitts are worked from the wrist up and are customizable.
- 3 Sizes: Small (Medium, Large): Finished palm circumference: 6 (7, 8) in / 15.25 (17.75, 20.25) cm
- Intended to fit with a little bit of negative ease. Select the size that is closest to your hand circumference as measured just below the knuckles and above the thumb gusset. If you are between sizes, I’d recommend going down to a smaller size.
- Yarn: DK weight: Yarn used in samples: 66 (70, 80) grams. 162 (172, 196) yards / 148 (157, 179) meters* If you plan to make your mitts longer in the wrist and or/hand, you will need more yarn.
- Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm & US 6 / 4.0 mm, 32 in / 80 cm circulars for magic loop, or your preferred needles for knitting in the round.
- This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.Instructions are both written and charted.
- Find the Abington Mitts Pattern for $5 on Ravelry & coming soon to LoveCrafts.
- Newsletter subscribers, check your email for the best possible deal. The pattern will have an intro code for everyone else making the pattern just $4.
Life in Focus Ask Me Anything
Knitgirlwagner asked. What’s the best way to teach yourself to spin?
- Not sure if your goal is to 100% teach yourself, if that’s the case, I do have some tips, but if you’re interested/able to get the assistance of someone else, I recommend that. It made a huge difference for me.
- Crafty Classes:
- Also check out the Sheepspot Podcast
Mfcknits- do you have a favorite sock heel method? On a Happy Note - Splashing in the mud puddles on a recent hike with Hattie.
- Hattie talking about coming home with me. Wanting to sleep over “when she’s little” after I insisted she can sleep over when she gets “a little bigger.”
- Weekly check ins with Mom about our goals.
- Crafty time with Eme and Hattie.
- The joyous, safe Inauguration of our 46th President and first female, Asian American/African American VP. Missed watching it live, but used phone unboxing batteries at work. Had to keep myself from crying because had a feeling if I did, someone would inevitably walk in at that moment.
- Amanda Gorman, 1st ever youth poet laureate, shared a poem. Read the transcript. Really recommend you watch it.
- Bridgerton on Netflix with Dan.
- Snow!
Quote of the Week “You can do so much in ten minutes’ time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10-minute units and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity.” – Ingvar Kamprad Thank you for tuning in!
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Fri, 15 January 2021
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 200 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/200 This week’s segments included: - On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- In my Travels
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crochet Lion Amigurumi - Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy
- Hook: C: 2.75 mm
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal).
- Ravelry Project Page
Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Dan’s New Year’s Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK
- Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Cast on 52 sts. Thank you past Jen for that note in the project bag.
Scrappy Sparkly Halloween Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Some scraps. Some Knitty & Color minis
Ursa - Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak
- Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway
Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin - Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - Hayven Sweater by Kate Oates. Ravelry Pattern Page. Also Available on Kate’s website.
- I’d like to make a garland (or two) for new white wall in my craft room.
- Craving to knit/design a new hat! Slouchy style to wear with curls. I wear my Thumper Hatconstantly.
Crafty Adventures I’m still working on my studio set up after painting a wall and re-arranging furniture. I hung up some handmade prints on an unused part of the chalkboard wall. Knitting in Passing I recently did a crafty chat on Zoom with Riley. Check out the video on my YouTube Channel. KAL News Quarterly Quests for 2020 are Complete! Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash. Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link. Tune to hear if you’re a winner.
Pigskin Party ’20
Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website.
Important Links: December Interception Winner Announced! Along with December Participation Winners! Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page on my website. Contest, News & Notes Abington Mitts will be ready for test knitting soon! Get in touch if you’re interested. Life in Focus Check out this YouTube Video on my channel for a review of how I review the past year and plan for the next. Worksheets and printables are available in case you want to do this too! Tune in for an overview on my 2020 review and Goals for 2021. 2021 Word of the Year: Delight
Primary Goals: - 3 strength/circuit/barre/yoga workouts per week (tracked in Fitbit app)
- 8 designs published
- Make & assess goals every month in 2021
21 for 2021 List - Go to the MFA
- Take at least 1 trip with Dan (weekend or longer) outside MA
- Complete 10 pages/stories for my December Daily Album
- Complete Book 2 for 2018 Photo Book
- Finish Covid 19 scrapbook
- Go Skiing
- Knit a garment out of handspun
- Kayak at 1 new place
- Spent at least 1 weekend with Laura (in NY or MA)
- Hit 1,000 YouTube Followers
- Participate in the Fiberuary Challenge on Instagram
- Read/listen to 10 books
- Take at least 12 baths
- End the year with $5k more in savings($33k)
- Take a trip with Mom
- Take at least 1 knitting/crochet/spinning class
- Go Apple Picking
- Do something spontaneous and delightful
Carry over from 2020 - Submit a pattern to at least 1 publication
- Go camping
- Do 1 in-store class or event at a local yarn shop (scheduled- didn’t happen)
Ask Me Anything - Tune in to hear my answers to questions asked on Instagram.
- Boehmela asked about my knitting/crocheting plans for 2021. Some preliminary thoughts:
- Knit with handspun
- Spin more (not sure what that means)
- brioche project
- garland for my room.
- finish my mystery gnome
- do another advent swap
- colorwork sweater for me.
- sweater with my Rhinebeck 2019 yarn.
- elisa.knits: Why don’t you knit blankets?
- Bottom line: They take too long, get heavy and hurt my hands/arms.
- mfcKnits- Quarantine Workout Routines
- I aim to do live workouts online through my gym: Monday 6:15a ab class. Wednesday 6:15a Circuit, Thursday 12:15 upper body, Friday 6:15a tabata. In an ideal week I do all 4 but when that’s not possible, sometimes I watch one I wanted to attend live on replay or watch something on YouTube:
- In the morning or on the weekends I enjoy hiking alone or with friends.
- My thoughts: start small and make it really achieveable. When possible, find something you enjoy or if you don’t enjoy it, pair your workout with music/podcast you like.
- Rplatt- asked about my Evernote usage. I am planning to create a YouTube video for this.
- ecbThorman wanted to know my fav winter recipe. Truth I’m not really a recipe personal. Lately my go-to comfort food has been adding veggies to Trader Joes Poblano Corn Chowder.
On a Happy Note - January 6th, started with beautiful snowy walk, looking at the pink sky. Listening to updates about the Georgia Democrats winning two Senate seats. The day devolved into riots and violence but I’m glad I had that slow, beautiful start to my day.
- Zoom chat with Melissa. Tip: Get together with a friend on Zoom where you don’t have to sit and just talk. Multi-tasking can make a Zoom call even more low-key and fun.
- Seeing goats on my neighborhood walk!
- Dan organized some of the unfinished side of our cellar adding a light and extended cork flooring there.
- Trees cut down. It’s a relief to know they won’t fall on the house. Every time I take a walk and re-enter, it smells like a Christmas tree lot. Making me insanely happy.
- Hiking with Megg, Oisin and Hattie!
Quote of the Week Author and speaker Jim Rohn on the best response to the disappointments of life:
“Let’s face it … people and events are going to continue to both hurt and disappoint you. Among the people will be those you most love, as well as those you least know. Seldom is it their intent to purposely hurt you, but rather, a variety of situations mostly beyond your control will cause them to act, speak, or think in ways which can have an adverse effect upon you, your present feelings and emotions, and the way your life upholds. It has been this way through six thousand years of recorded history, and your hurt or grief is not the first time a human has been deeply hurt by the inappropriate actions of another.
The only way to avoid being touched by life––the good as well as the bad––is to withdraw from society, and even then you will disappoint yourself, and your imagining about what is going on out there will haunt you and hurt you. Knowing this, there is but one solution that will support you when people and events hurt you, and that is to learn to work harder on your personal growth than anything else. Since you cannot control the weather, or the traffic, or the one you love, or your neighbors, or your boss, then you must learn to control you … the one whose response to the difficulties of life really counts.” Thanks for tuning in!
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Thu, 31 December 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 199 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/199 This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Baby Yoda Amigurumi - Pattern: Baby Yoda Amigurumi (free crochet pattern) by LarissaMaced – @beefriendscrochet
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern (green) and Soft Taupe (Beige)
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Ahsoka Tano - Pattern: Ahsoka Tano- Star Wars Mini Amigurumi by Lucy Collin ($4.25 US at time)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
- Hook: C (2.75)
- Ravelry Project Page
Nanaimo Cardigan - Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison. ($6.50 US Knitting Pattern)
- Needles: US 19 (15 mm for body). US 15 (10 mm) and US 13 (9 mm) for ribbing.
- Yarn: Casade Ecological Wool in Colorway 8018 (natural), Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway, Noro Ito in Colorway 12 Raindance
- Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Candy Color Socks - Yarn: Regia 4 ply in Colorway 01160
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
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Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
ADVENTure Gnome Mystery KAL Brainstorming - DK weight socks for Dan. Love the Squish Base from Goosey Fibers. 75% Superwash Merino. 25% nylon.
- Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis. Available on Ravelry and Etsy for about $4.75 US.
- Yoga socks
- More spinning + getting back to design projects.
Crafty Adventures - Oisin and Emelyn put 3 coats of primer on the blue wall in my studio & I did 2 coats of white paint. Then I got the crazy notion to rearrange my whole studio which required taking nearly everything out of it! Dan happily obliged! Slowly bringing things back around. Yarn mostly back in place. Check out Vlogmas Days 28 & 29 Video for more.
- Dan and I painted the bathroom.
- Vlogmas videos have been my other crafty adventure. finding new things to record each day. I am working on my editing skills. I vlogged through the whole month of December! Check it out here.
Knitting in Passing I shared an update about video chatting with my niece Riley to help her with her sweater project. KAL News - Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.
- Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash.
- Of course we still want you to slay your stash so we added it to the very end. Use up any skein purchased prior to 2020 all the way down to the last 3 yards. Again, older than 5 years (as of the start of 2020) gains you an extra entry.
- Check out the Ravelry Thread.
- Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link
Pigskin Party ’20
Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website. Important Links: December Interception: December Mini Skeins/Maximum Spirit Interception hosted by Yumi Yarns.Get your entries in. I will pull a winner in the next episode.
Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page .
Contest, News & Notes
Brew Buddy Growler Cozy $4 crochet pattern in Ravelry. Use coupon code “cheer” on Ravelry through 1/10/21 to get the pattern for $3. Life in Focus Working on my year in Review. Planning 2021. Ask Me Anything I answered listener questions posted in Instagram Stories. The first was about my making in 2020. Here’s what that looks like: - 209 FOs. 117 of those are washcloths.
- Toys- 36
- Socks 19
- Hats- 9
- Jar cozies- 9
- Blankets- 8
- Sweaters- 6
- Growler Cozies- 4
- Stockings- 3
- Shawls- 3
- Cowls- 2
- Mitts- 2
- Baby Rompers- 2
- Bralette- 1
- Trim on denim skirt- 1
- Necklace- 1
- Trivet-1
- Blanket Square- 1
- Finished 8 spinning projects and have 2 in progress.
- Finished one weaving project.
- Gifts: 65 + wash cloths
On a Happy Note - Santa came to see kids outside at their grandparents’ house. Hattie wasn’t thrilled.
- I got my first haircut since January.
- We moved my grandmother to the independent living part of an assisted living facility.
- I checked out a newly reopened Thrift store & got a great vintage sweater and some cool handmade Christmas decorations.
- While Eme and Oisín painted, I watched Hattie. Teddy Ruxpin. Coloring. Playing in snow. Playing barbies.
- I shared a bit about our altered Christmas plans to accommodate for Covid-19.
Quote of the Week “A man is about as big as the things that make him angry.”―Winston Churchill
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Tue, 15 December 2020
- Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
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Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Black Chemo Cap - Pattern: none
- Yarn: Bernat Velvet in Blackbird colorway
- Hooks: F (3.75 mm) for brim and G (4.5 mm) for body
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Rainbow Ripple Bralette - Pattern: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 US knitting pattern). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
- Needles: US 2 ( 2.75 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Spunky Eclectic yarn purchased at MA sheep & wool (I think)
- Size Small
Nordic Christmas Gnome - Pattern: Nordic Christmas Gnome (free crochet pattern) by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild. Link directly to website (not a Ravelry link)
- Yarn: worsted weight acrylic from stash
- Hooks: B (2.25 mm), D (3.25 mm) & J (6 mm)
- My Ravelry Project Page
Piggie Nugget v2 Hippo Disco Socks - Ravelry Project Page.
- Yarn: Lemonade Shop Simple Sock. Hippo Disco Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Riley’s Charcoal Afghan Garret’s Crochet Wig Wave of Change Jacket - Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($9 US knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Battenkill Fiber Mill Yarn (from Rhinebeck 2019). No label or other details available
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) for body. US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing.
- Size 3
- Ravelry Project Page
- Check out my Day 8 Vlogmas Video to see Mom try it on!
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning - Fiber from Wound Up Fiber Arts
- Base: Corriedale
- Colorway: Prim
- I have 2 other similar colorways and will ply them together. Not doing any color management.
Christmas with the Gilmores Socks ADVENTure Gnome Mystery KAL Signs of the Season Socks - Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base in the Signs of the Season Colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Baby Yoda Amigurumi - Pattern: Baby Yoda Amigurumi (free crochet pattern) by LarissaMaced – @beefriendscrochet
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern (green) and Soft Taupe (Beige)
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Brainstorming - Getting back to my Ursa Cardigan and my Nanaimo Cardigan which I don’t think I even told you I cast on because I didn’t get very far.
- I have a whole list of small Crochet projects I’d like to try out to make a Christmas garland or some small decorations.
Crafty Adventures - I’ve only done 2 pages for my December Daily Album which I’m ok with. Forgot that December is not really the ideal time to do that because in addition to really enjoying my Christmas making— scrapbook stuff down cellar. Pellet stove isn’t on. Cold.
- Alo realizing, my goal i to document this stuff. I’m not feeling overly compelled to make every page a work of art. That’s fine. Taking pressure down a notch.
KAL News
Quarterly Quests!
- Get all of the details here.
- Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash.
- Of course we still want you to slay your stash so we added it to the very end. Use up any skein purchased prior to 2020 all the way down to the last 3 yards. Again, older than 5 years (as of the start of 2020) gains you an extra entry.
- Check out the Ravelry Thread.
- Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link
Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website. Important Links: Tune in to hear if you won the November Interception & check out our December Mini Skeins/Maximum Spirit Interception hosted by Yumi Yarns. I announced November Participation prizes and will soon post the details of the 14 Grand Prize Packs we have this year! Events Contest, News & Notes I released my latest shawl design- the Boxing Day Bonus Shawl (Ravelry Link). It is a sideways knit garter & eyelet shawl intended to maximize the use of mini skeins, specifically an Advent Mini Skein collection! The shawl is worked with increases in garter stitch stripes up to the center panel. The triangles are formed with German Short rows, then you decrease in garter stripes to finish off. The result is a big, cozy shawl where the rows never get too long and you’re not binding off hundreds of stitches but you still get that polished edge with the mock i-cord effect I use in so many of my pattern. Best of all- the pattern includes links to video tutorials to guide you throughout. Check out full details on my website or on Ravelry. Tune in for a coupon code only for podcast listeners! You won’t find it anywhere else. On a Happy Note - Monday Nov 30th- we lost power in the evening but Dan and I worked together on getting the Christmas cards addressed and ready to mail!
- We lost power again on Sat 12/5. It didn’t last long but we listened to the My Favorite Murder Podcast and I got sleeve of mom’s cardigan done.
- Getting back into running!
- 2 massages recently!
- Zoom knit hangout with my friend Emily who you may know from the Knitting Butterflies audio podcast. Emily has been posting videos on her YouTube Channel again. Check them out here.
- All new windows installed, and our door replacements will be finished next weekend!
- I visited with Mom for her sweater try on and to pick up garland. Tune in to Day 8 Vlogmas Video to see Mom’s gorgeous Christmas decorations. She says they’re scaled way down, and they are, but its still more than anyone else I know!
- We had another rainy Saturday so we watched hours of Good Girls on Netflix and wrapped all of our Christmas gifts.
- Getting to see our nieces and nephews (safely) and seeing Hattie experience Teddy Ruxpin Singing and Reading to her for the 1st time!
Quote of the Week I used to spend a lot of energy trying to get further. I now spend a lot of energy trying to get better. Progress is a trajectory, not just a destination. –Web Smith
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Sun, 29 November 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 197 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Prairie Bag Works & Irocknits Stayed tuned to the end for a bit of bonus audio with my niece Riley! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Holly Cozy
- Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern).
- Hook: F (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in the Ecru Colorway. Rowan Designer Collection DK Handknit Cotton in Hastings Green & Cherry.
- Ravelry Project Page Link
- Link to Holly Berry Pattern (non-Ravelry link)
Lotion Cozy - Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern).
- Hook: F (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Rowan Designer Collection DK Handknit Cotton in Hastings Green & Cherry.
- Ravelry Project Page
Sweet Stripes Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Sweet Stripes Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Oisin’s Christmas Alien Christmas is Here! Cookie - Pattern: Cookie by Philomena from the Christmas is Here! eBook
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wave of Change Jacket - Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($9 US knitting pattern)
- Yarn: Battenkill Fiber Mill Yarn (from Rhinebeck 2019). No label or other details available
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) for body. US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing.
- Size 3, 45” bust because it calls for 2-4 inches of positive ease.
- Ravelry Project Page
- Check out Week 45 Video on my YouTube Channel to see Mom try it on.
Rainbow Ripple Bralette - Pattern: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 US knitting pattern). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
- Needles: US 2 ( 2.75 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Spunky Eclectic yarn purchased at MA sheep & wool (I think)
Spinning - Fiber from Wound Up Fiber Arts
- Base: Corriedale
- Colorway: Prim
- I have 2 other similar colorways so I’m spinning all of it and will ply them together for a 3 ply yarn.
Riley’s Charcoal Afghan Signs of the Season Socks - Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base in the Signs of the Season Colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
Ursa - Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak
- Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juji Fruit Colorway
- Yarn provided to me free for review. Tune in to hear my initial thoughts.
Hippo Disco Socks - Ravelry Project Page.
- Yarn: Lemonade Shop Simple Sock. Hippo Disco Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Brainstorming Christmas is Here! Introducing 8 free patterns written by 8 Latin American designers! Check out this link to Christmas is Here Pattern Page on Ravelry. - Gingerbread Man, Nutcracker, Elf Doll, Mouse, Bear, Angel, Cat with a Santa hat, Reindeer. Each of them are absolutely adorable! Crochet patterns in Spanish and English
Garret asked for a crocheted wig. I’ll be using the Afro Hair Wig by Weiyan Huang as a guide. Ravelry Link to Pattern here. Knitting in Passing Chatting with Riley about knitting on Zoom and seeing how her projects are coming! KAL News
Quarterly Quests!
Get all of the details here. Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash. Of course we still want you to slay your stash so we added it to the very end. Use up any skein purchased prior to 2020 all the way down to the last 3 yards. Again, older than 5 years (as of the start of 2020) gains you an extra entry. Check out the Ravelry Thread. Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link Pigskin Party ’20 heck out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website.
Important Links: Check out details for the November Interception here & our newly announced December Mini Skeins/Maximum Spirit Interception hosted by Yumi Yarns. Extra Point Challenge: Give yourself and your team 100 points for each small project (min 25 yards: less than 100 yards) you complete. To be eligible for extra points, a project must be started no earlier than 11/1/20 and completed no later than 12/25/20. Limit 5 projects per player (500 total bonus points). Check out the details on my website or on Ravelry. Events - Dramatic Knits Podcast is hosting a KAL October 1-December 31, 2020 where I am the featured designer! Check out this Ravelry Post for details.
- BIPOC Make Along: Runs 10/1-12/18
- Festive Sock Along with Amy Florence of Stranded Podcast. Stay tuned to her podcast Ravelry Group for details. October 1- December 1, 2020. #Festivesockalong2020
- Beth MDQuilter (Instagram) and Abigail Covert_Knits (Instagram) teaming up for gilmorealong2020. Started 9/22.
- Knit All the Yarn Podcast #stockingstuffersmal2020 Check out the details in the Knit All the Yarn Podcast Ravelry Group. Runs from October 1 – December 31, 2020. No wips. Any craft is welcome!
- The Indie Giftalong is running! Check out their Ravelry Group.The Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a 5+ week long KAL/CAL of holiday gifts made from patterns designed by a rather extensive list of independent designers. From November 24th, 2020 at 8:00 pm US EST to December 31, 2020 at midnight US EST there will be fun games, contests, and 8 KAL/CALs that will help you get your holiday knitting and crocheting done with companionship and fun! Please use #giftalong2020 and #GAL2020
On a Happy Note - My daily Theragun use is making a noticeable difference.
- I decorated the house for Christmas the weekend before Thanksgiving- except for the tree.
- Emelyn came home from school! Hugs! So rare these days.
- Thanksgiving weekend. Dan and I spent the day together. PJs day (and putting up the tree).
- I finally put up the photos I had printed on Wood Panels from Walgreens months ago.
- Impromptu Christmas shopping with Mom!
- I did some Christmas shopping at Savers. Video coming soon to my YouTube Channel on how I thrift.
- Put tree in diningroom bc having windows done.
- Riley coming for a sleepover!
Quote of the Week “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – G.K. Chesterton Thank you for tuning in!
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