Sun, 15 November 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 196 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, Knit Style Yarns, Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
A Good Sized Owl
- Pattern: Owl with Hatching Owlet by Laura Sutcliffe ($2.75 US crochet pattern)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: leftover acrylic & wool worsted/dk weight yarn
- Safety eyes from 6060 on Etsy
- Ravelry Project Page
- See it in 3D in my Week 44 Video on YouTube.
Baymax - Pattern: Baymax Disney Amigurumi by Catherine Johansson (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash
- Notions: 6 mm safety eyes from 6060 on Etsy+ polyfil
- Ravelry Project Page Link
Cuddle Bunny Mini - Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini & Pillow by Emmy Faranda ($3 US crochet pattern).
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash.
- Ravelry Project Page
Reindeer Nugget Velvety Chemo Cap - Pattern: none
- Yarn: Bernat Crushed Velvet in the Toasted Plums colorway
- Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
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.
- Ravelry Project Page
- Check out Week 45 Video on the Down Cellar Studio 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)
- Started with Size XS. Ripped out and cast back on for size Small.
Christmas with the Gilmores Socks 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
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
Brainstorming Thinking about making differently as we enter a safer at home winter season. Tune in to hear my musings about how my interests and choices have changed during the pandemic. I’m going to cast on a bulky weight crochet blanket for my niece, Riley. Do you have a favorite washable, super bulky yarn that’s great for gifts? Crafty Adventures - I ordered our Christmas cards from Snapfish.
- I finally finished a scrappy curtain to hide storage space under my desk in my craft room. See more in my Week 44 Video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
- I spent time last Saturday on December Daily prep.
- Went through photos already printed out.
- Gathered supplies. Paper, photos, page protectors
- Organized by type- full paper, scraps of paper, embellishments, tools.
- Made list of stories I want to tell based on photos already printed.
- Check out Week 45 Video on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel to see more.
Knitting in Passing - Talking to Riley on video chat about knitting. She finished a cowl she’s been working on.
- Trying to figure out what her next project will be.
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: - November Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works: Punt!
- Sometimes during the game, a team needs to just call it like it is, switch up the direction of play and punt the ball to the other team. We’ve all gotten a lot of practice with punting things in 2020. For the November Interception sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works, we’re going to see what projects you need to punt to make them work for you. This challenge is all about making substitutions from what a pattern calls for as a way of making sure it works for you (your materials, your skill levels, your aesthetic preference etc).
- Check out this thread in the Ravelry Group or the full details posted on my website.
Events Life in Focus - 2 library visits (check off my 20 for 2020 list)
- I’ve been making more pages in the Project Life App for my 2018 album. I’m up to week 40, so only 12 left to do! Can definitely finish before the end of this year.
On a Happy Note - Our 1st snow.
- A belated Halloween celebration.
- Mom’s sweater try on.
- Refinishing my great Aunt Milly’s old desk with my best friend.
- My new overalls!
- Exploring new trails that opened up in my town- even when I got lost!
- Election results. Work for social justice and improvements to the way we treat our planet among other things are still going to require effort so I’ve signed up with Vote Save America to get more information on how to volunteer help out in Georgia’s run off election.
- Our new backhoe!
Quote of the Week “One of the consolations of old age is the intense pleasure I now get from nature. It seems that in youth I was too busy confronting life and experience to stand still and gaze.” – P. D. James Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
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Sat, 31 October 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 195 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Imagined Landscapes, Invictus Yarns, JDStudios480 Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cake Party Socks- Take 2 - Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway & Patons Kroy (cuffs, heels, toes)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams. Link to my Ravelry Project Page.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway
Nanaimo Cardigan (Ravelry Project Page) - Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan (website link) by Tara-Lynn Morrison
- US 15 (10.0 mm)
- US 19 (15.0 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in the Blackstone Colorway- Black with maroons, grays, browns. Trying small. Only 4 sts different in collar than Medium but with Super Bulky that makes a difference.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tranquility Scarf Wave of Change Jacket - Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($9 US). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
- Yarn: Battenkill Fibers Yarn Mom purchased at Rhinebeck 2019 (9 skeins in blue)- bulky
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
Cozy Classic Raglan 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)
Gram’s Christmas Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Sweet Stripes Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Brainstorming I talked about how I’ve set up my shawls in my closet to make sure I wear them all (instead of re-wearing the ones I love most). From the Armchair Crafty Adventures - Check out my new autumn video recorded during Rhinebeck weekend. Fall 2020: Around Town & Around the House video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
- December Daily. Memory Keeping project started by Ali Edwards where you tell 1 story a day each day in December. Won’t be doing a lot of our “normal” holiday things this year- put that time into documenting traditions and highlights of holidays gone by.
- I’m thinking of doing Vlogmas this year. What do you think? What do you want to see?
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: - VTKimmyKim- hosting a Netflix Party movie night on November 7th at 8:00pm EST. Movie= Wine Country. Check out this and other pop-up events in this thread in the Ravelry Group— or host your announce and share it here.
- November Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works: Punt!
- Sometimes during the game, a team needs to just call it like it is, switch up the direction of play and punt the ball to the other team. We’ve all gotten a lot of practice with punting things in 2020. For the November Interception sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works, we’re going to see what projects you need to punt to make them work for you. This challenge is all about making substitutions from what a pattern calls for as a way of making sure it works for you (your materials, your skill levels, your aesthetic preference etc).
- Check out this thread in the Ravelry Group or the full details posted on my website.
- Tune in to hear if you’re a Participation Winner for the month of October.
Events Virtual Vogue Knitting Live- November 2020 - For those of you who did our Pigskin Virtual Kick off Pre-game Stretch with Mara- just a heads up that Mara will be doing her first ever event with Vogue. Her stretching class for makers will be available as marketplace extra so if you’ve signed up for a class you can join in on this too!
Life in Focus - I had an invigorating chat with about planners and goal setting with my friend Melissa. I talked a little about how I’m doing things these days. Has the pandemic changed the way you plan your days/weeks/months?
- Want to hear more of my thoughts on planning? Check out my latest YouTube Video: Getting Organized, Setting Goals & Making the Most of 2020. This was a talk I did in January 2020.
On a Happy Note - I got out to Vote! Hope you will too
- Spent time with mom working on a memory keeping project for a friend. Looked through old photos and things while I was there.
- 2 trips to the library lately. Pick up quick visit only- can’t really stay and browse but that’s another thing off my 20 for 2020 list!
- Foliage! I adore it
- Getting back into working out after cortisone shot- inflamed sciatic nerve. Not fun. Back to regular massages though fear that will be cut off at some point with Covid numbers going back up in the US. Theragun daily seems to be making a difference in my most sore spots.
- Boxing Day Bonus Shawl is being knit up by test knitters. SO excited about some of the color combos they’re using! My fav part. Folks often choose colors/combos I don’t think of.
- Texting with my niece Eme who is away at college, photos she took for her photography class.
- Texts from my SIL with my youngest niece Gabriella snuggled in the blanket I crocheted for her.
- Cool weather for hand knits.
- Happy mail- advent swap package! Check out For the Love of Minnies Group on Ravelry. Thank you Stephanie, not sure if you listen.
- Also mailed an homemade yarn advent calendar to Sue of Legacy Fiber arts. She worked so hard on the ones for her shop. Doesn’t remember to keep one for herself. I figured she’s putting SO much joy out into the world, I wanted her to get some back. Had a BLAST working on it. SB supplies, stamping etc.
Quote of the Week “Success is largely the failures you avoid. Health is the injuries you don’t sustain. Wealth is the purchases you don’t make. Happiness is the objects you don’t desire. Peace of mind is the arguments you don’t engage. Avoid the bad to protect the good.” -James Clear Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Thu, 15 October 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 194 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
- Crafty Adventures
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Cookie and Bees, Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Fibernymph Dye Works & AdoreKnit Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bella Cosa Shawl - Pattern: Bella Cosa Shawl (free crochet pattern on Ravelry) by Stitch with Passion Crochet
- Hook: J 6.0 mm
- Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh DK. No colorway listed.
Autumn Garland Materials: - Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps
- Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm)
Gnoel Gnome - Pattern: Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sarah Shira, Imagined Landscapes (Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor). Ravelry Project Page Link.
- Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm).
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: leftover worsted & DK weight from stash.
- Crocheted the body (dusty pink yarn), and stuffed. Knit hat top down as written using a mustard color from Gale’s Art (DK). Stuffed and sewed to body. Knit beard and arms per pattern and sewed on.
Gnori Gnome - Pattern: None; crocheted. Improvised
- Hook: C (2.75mm)
- Yarn: Leftover DK weight yarn in stash
- Link to my Ravelry Project Page
Pumpkin Jar Cozy - Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern)- Ravelry Link or LoveCrafts Link.
- Hook G (4.25 mm) & F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in the Ecru & Orange Colorways
- Sewed on crochet appliqué I’d already made. Check out the Ravelry Project Page for that FO.
Nanaimo Cardigan (Ravelry Project Page) - Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan (website link) by Tara-Lynn Morrison
- US 15 (10.0 mm)
- US 19 (15.0 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
- I saw Arthella from Best Day Ever Crafting Podcast working on hers. She saw it on the Knit State of Mind Podcast (Episode 16) when Wanda recently finished hers.
Declan 1st Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Grey Brown Marl Colorway with Flax for heel
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway
Nanaimo Cardigan (Ravelry Project Page) - Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan (website link) by Tara-Lynn Morrison
- US 15 (10.0 mm)
- US 19 (15.0 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in the Blackstone Colorway
Brainstorming Tara, Arianrod on Ravelry, PMed me about the Continuous Mitered Square Blanket by Kara Gunza. DK weight crochet blanket. Looks like knit mitered squares. Scandinavian Gnome by Lizz Jelsma. Crochet pattern available on Ravelry & on MakeItSewCrochet website. Starting kids Christmas toys. I need silver glittery yarn for Oisin’s custom alien. Ideas? From the Armchair Crafty Adventures - Rubber Stamping & Embossing. Made some gift tags and Christmas cards. They all need some finishing touches and parts are for a surprise gift so I’ll share later in the season but it felt great getting back into a hobby that I started 25 years ago!
- Check out my first ever Day in the Life Vlog on my Down Cellar Studio Podcast YouTube Channel
Knitting in Passing - I wore my Ninilchik Swoncho to Joann’s. The cashier at Joann asked if I minded sharing where I bought my sweater because she loved it and wanted to buy one. I told her I knit it. She’s just learning to crochet. I told her, she could definitely do this. Just keep learning.
- Dan got a nice text from his friend for whom I crocheted a baby blanket when their first granddaughter was due this summer. He thanked us again for her blanket saying it’s her favorite. So sweet.
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: October Interception For this Interception you’re going to blend two (or more) colorways together in one project. You can marl them, use stripes, use one as an accent against a main color. You decide how to pair them up. A 2 color shawl, socks with contrast cuffs/heels/toes, a striped hat. As long as it’s at least 100 yards, it counts for this challenge. To be eligible to win - Complete a project of at least 100 yards that uses the 2 colors. If you want to make multiple small projects, the total must be over 100 yards.
- Project must have been cast on on/after 10/1/20 and completed by 10/31/20
- Post your FO with a description and/or photo that shows how you’re meeting the challenge.
- 1 entry for your FO (or group of small FOs). Post your FO in the October Interception Thread in the Ravelry Group.
- Players not on Ravelry can post on Instagram with #DCSPigskinComeTogether. You may only enter in one place- Ravelry OR Instagram.
- 1 additional entry in each place if you use one or more colorways from Holly Press Fibers.
- Total of 2 entries Max per player (1 for your FO + 1 for using Holly Press Fibers Yarn)
- Prize: $30 Holly Press Fibers Gift Certificate (note- no additional points will be offered for completing this Interception. You can still enter for points for this project as usual).
Pop-Up Events - 30 Day Tailgate Talk Challenge Over on Friday! Did you like it? Should we do it another? For points? Or not for points?
- Kick Off Challenge- 50 pts for each FO you cast on in first 2 weeks of Pigskin Party. Limited time to enter for these points. Check out Details on Ravelry or on my website.
- Ravelry User VTKimmyKim is hosting a Netflix Party Movie Night on November 7th at 8:00pm EST. Movie TBD. Check out this and other pop-up events in this thread in the Ravelry Group— or host your announce and share it here.
Events Tune in to hear about my classes with Virtual Vogue Knitting Live– October 9-11 - Virtual Kick off event Thursday evening with Josh Bennett and London Kaye. Lots of fun. Keynote on Saturday with Jared Flood.
- Friday, October 9, 2020 Beginning Brioche- Faina Goberstein.
- Saturday, October 10, 2020 Brioche and Beyond- Olga Jazzy.
- Sunday, October 11, 2020 Inclusive Size Shawls – Kim McBrian Evans.
Contest, News & Notes Call for Testers-want to knit a sideways fingering weight shawl that calls for 20 calls/ 200g total? Message me! Life in Focus I’ve had a tough couple weeks with pain. Lessons learned: - Listen to your body. Adjusting your plans/goals to be kind to the only body you get is absolutely OK.
- Don’t skip stretching. It’s important!
- Adjusting my routine can and often is a good thing. Waking up early to walk in the summer because it was light already and would be too hot later was a good idea. Now its dark at 5:45a… Its time to adjust. It shouldn’t take THIS hitting me so hard to get me there, but it sorta did. I’m just getting back to things now but I’m going to start thinking about what my routine looks like. I’ll be active and I do like having a routine. Habits work well for me… but that can look different in different seasons.
On a Happy Note - A 2 hour deep tissue massage with my favorite massage therapist.
- Ordered a Theragun Pro with permission of my Rheumatologist using Flex Spending money. Not sure what a Theragun is- check out this article from CNet.
- Home delivery from our local dairy Hornstra Farms!
- Outdoor get together for Dad’s birthday at my brother’s & watching Riley and Millie in their neighborhood production of Our Little Mermaid.
- I checked my ballot status- it has been mailed to me! I look forward to submitting it! Go out and Vote!
Quote of the Week - “Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if those priorities begin to show up in the polls.” -Peggy Noonan
- “Not Voting is not a protest. It is a surrender.” -Keith Ellison
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Wed, 30 September 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 193 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website: This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Cookie & Bees, agirlandherwool & Sunsoaked Yarns. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Eme’s Halloween Garland
Materials: - Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps
- Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm)
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bella Cosa Shawl - Pattern: Bella Cosa Shawl (free crochet pattern on Ravelry) by Stitch with Passion Crochet
- Hook: J 6.0 mm
- Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh DK. No colorway listed.
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)
Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway
- Using my handmade Hello Kitty Halloween 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
Declan 1st Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Grey Brown Marl Colorway with Flax for heel
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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)
Fall Garlands Brainstorming I’m having a hard time finding a lion crochet toy pattern I like (and that isn’t too large). This Lion Amigurumi is kind of cute.
I keep browsing the bundle of patterns from Pigskin ’20 Sponsors. Thank you Zoom Dog Knits for putting this together. From the Armchair Listener Mary sent this tutorial for joining granny squares. Check out this link to the zigzag slip stitch join tutorial. I scored two great crafty books at Savers. Spent less than $6 for the pair! - Basic Crochet Stitches: 250 Stitches to Crochet. Edited by Erika Knight.
- Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
Knitting in Passing I told stories about knitting with my 2 year old niece, Hattie, and her wearing my handknit socks. When she’s big she wants her own knitting and a bag for her knitting. My best friend wants a gnome after seeing mine. Link to my Ravelry Project. A family friend, age 16, asked me for handknit socks. So sweet. KAL News
Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here
.Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and BeesDon’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests & #LessentheLibrary
I will pull Q3 winners in next episode October 1- December 31: 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 gains you an extra entry. 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: Important Details shared this episode: check out the October Interception on my website or on Ravelry. Events Ask Me Anything In Episode 192- Timenow13 on Instagram asked about listening to older episode of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. You can download The Podcast App– available for Apple + Android and go all the way back to Episode 1 (like I did this week. WOW!) On a Happy Note - A clean house, decorated for fall!
- We had a small social distant gathering at the house. Oisin, Will, Aila, and Declan were here working in the woods all day. Their parents came in the evening for a beer and some pizza. We had a camp fire and my best friend brought s’mores stuff.
- I found another new trail. I’m enjoying watching the leaves falling and seeing our neighbors’ goats out and about.
- When boys working in the yarn I took my grabber and cleaned up our frontage of so much litter!
- Making soups. Currently loving this Asiago Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup.
- Fresh garlic from our friend’s garden.
Quote of the Week “Life is a train of moods like a string of beads, and as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue, and each shows only what lies in its focus.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Tue, 15 September 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 192 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes & photos on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/192 Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop & YumiYarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun (Ravelry Link)
- Pattern: Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sarah Schira $7 Canadian knitting pattern
- Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Body: Gale’s Art Super Star DK (mustard), Hat: Madeline Tosh Tosh Vintage (in a one of a kind blue/green). Beard/skin: Cascade Eco Alpaca, Natural
Flat Crocheted Pumpkin: Ravelry Project Page - Pattern: Special Holiday Issue of Workbasket Magazine Oct/Nov 1993
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Yarn: Scraps DK
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Pumpkin - Pattern: Pumpkin Garland by Eva Polaripop (free crochet pattern). Ravelry Link, Website Link.
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Leftover DK weight scraps
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Spinning Shetland 4 oz
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 (in a gray colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino in the Cherries Jubilee colorway
- Saw this sweater on Rose Hip Knits Podcast on YouTube. The host, Hanna, was a test knitter.
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)
Fall Garlands Materials: - Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps
- Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm)
Plan is to make a garland for my niece Emelyn who just moved away for college; and a set for myself. One might be more Halloween themed and one more fall themed. Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway
- Using my handmade Hello Kitty Halloween 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
Brainstorming
- I purchased all of the new Patons Kroy colorways available from Yarnspirations website.
- I purchased some fiber. Some from a destash & some from Wound Up Fiber Arts. I purchased some Corriedale.
- Shawl wearing Thanks to IG user: spincess514, Diana, who mentioned the #shawtember hashtag.
- I want to knit all the sweaters. Colorwork. DK. Swoncho. Boxy. Browsing Ravelry, IG, Pinterest. Do you have any favorites?
From the Armchair Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear a review of my Virtual Vogue Knitting live classes
1. Legin Innovation Uplifting Crochet Class with LeginKnits. 2. Josh Bennett’s Design Workshop: Building Your Design Identity- highly recommend. 3. Five Crochet Shawls: An Exploration of Shapes and Constructions Cecilia Losada KAL News
Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here.
Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and BeesDon’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:#FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website.
Important Links: Updates in this episode: - This year, everyone is a team to provide you a small group to chat with and get to know. The teams roll up into 3 Conferences. Wendy heads up the Alpaca Football Conference (AFC), Lisa heads up the Sheep Football Conference (SFC) and I’m heading up the Llama Football Conference (LFC).
- Play around with the Points Tally form to practice. That will be wiped on Friday night 9/18.
- Participants can enter any pre-game points they’re eligible for starting on Saturday 9/19 (but remember you cannot cast on until 9/25).
- Stay tuned for a 30 Day Challenge that will help us get to know each other.
- Join us for our Virtual Kick Off on 9/25 & 26. Details can be found in the Ravelry Groupand on my website.
- I will be sending out an email newsletter later this week with key Pigskin reminders and links. I am also creating a PDF printable that lets you plan out your projects if you’re the paper planner type. Not on my email list yet? Sign up now and you’ll automatically have it sent to you 24 hours after you sign up.
- It is never too late to join in the Pigskin Party. Fill out the Sign up Form anytime. We’d love to have you.
Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, ran from May 22- August 22, 2020. Thank you to everyone who posted/commented that you enjoyed challenge between Jasmin and me. Jasmin shared the results on the Knitmore Girls Podcast Episode 593. - Results: Jasmin- 18,816 meters. Jen- 28,557 meters
- Tune in to hear my breakdown by craft and project type.
- In theory, the loser our of little private competition donates money to charity, but it’s become something we both have committed to regardless of the outcome. This year, with employer matching we were able to give $200 each to Black Lives Matter, the NAACP & ActBlue. If you’ve gotten something out of this challenge, we encourage you to donate to one of these causes or something that speaks to your value.
- Festive Sock Along with Amy Florence of Stranded Podcast. Stay tuned to her podcast Ravelry Group for details. October 1- December 1 #Festivesockalong2020
- Beth MDQuilter (Instagram) and Abigail Covert_Knits (Instagram) teaming up for #gilmorealong2020 on Instagram. Begins on 9/22. I bought yarn from Area 51 Fibres. Can’t wait!
Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything - Happyjustknitting asked: With Stash Dash over, do you still have WIPs or are you working on casting new things/spinning? Tune in to hear my answer.
- Timenow13 on Instagram Megan asks “Hi, I have two questions. I have recently found your podcast and love it, I’ve listened to it backwards to episode 91 on Apple podcast and I would love to listen to the rest but I’m not sure if they are available anywhere? My second question is if you have any tips for being in a transitional knitting place? I have only ever done flat things mostly washcloths and baby blankets, I finally finished my first piece of lace. I want to start doing hats or mittens or maybe ever a sweater but it all seems like a big jump. Any tips?”
- You can listen to all of my back episodes directly from my podcast host Libsyn. Click on the POD icon next to the episode name to play an episode. This should work well on mobile or desktop.
- Taking knitting to the next step- my best advice is “Go where your interest lies.” After scarves I went to hats. I started top down with the Hill Country Hat (Ravelry Link) by Clara Parkes, which isn’t typical but I thought that would be easy to measure. The great thing w/ hats is they don’t take long and it will fit SOMEONE. Other easy patterns I tried: Neighborly- Ravelry Link (kid’s vest) by Jennifer Casa (Free) & 5-hour baby sweater (cardigan)- Ravelry Link by Courtney Filner (free)
- I also recommend Tin Can Knits Simple Collection- Ravelry Link.
On a Happy Note - Starbucks Cold Brew with Dark Cocoa Almondmilk Foam
- Found a new longer trail local nature preserve!
- Big upgrade at work has gone well and more importantly- its mostly behind us!
- Dan bought me a Li’l Sebastian Mug (which he purchased online as we binged Season 7 of Parks and Recreation)
- Great to see my cousin Gayle who came down for a visit!
- Fridge and freezer broke (not so happy) but with a recommendation on a local repair shop, it was fixed the same day we called!
- Cool enough weather to wear handknits- I wore to my Soldotna for visit to Staci’s Stitches.
Quote of the Week Humor is the antidote to overthinking. It’s a way of saying that life is paradoxical. Humor contains contradictions; it does not resolve them but revels in them. It says that the right way to exist among the contradictions, paradoxes, and absurdities of life is to cope with them through laughter. — Bob Mankoff
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Sun, 30 August 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 191 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos please check out my website. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbin
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Knitting in Passing
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- 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 Cedar River Blanket (Ravelry Link) - Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non-Ravelry Link
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black
- Hook: I (5.5 mm)
- Simple border- light gray, yellow, black.
- 16 squares total- 780g. 1602 yards/1464 meters
Hibernate Blanket (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio (free crochet pattern), Non-Ravelry Link
- Hook: L (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Camo Colorway held double with Bernat Softee Chunky
- Stash Dash: 1658 meters.
Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway
- Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5) Etsy Link
- Hook: G (4.25 mm)
- 736.0 meters / 804.9 yards. 184 grams
Winnie Sanderson Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Winnie Sanderson Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Micro Sock kits. Very affordable. 50g MC. 20g mini. $21
- 236 meters
Cake Party Socks #2 (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway + Patons Kroy for contrasting cuffs, heels and toes.
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Finished 1 sock. 151 meters
Rainbow Growler Cozy (Ravelry Link) Growler Cozy in Blues (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
- Hooks: J, K & L (6mm, 6.5 mm and 8 mm)
- Pattern: my own design. Not yet released
- 160 meters each.
- Yarn held doubled throughout. For the Rainbow one, I held black doubled for bottom, then switched to pink/cream, purple/cream up through the rainbow. Curves a bit around the front and has an open spot with ties you can tie around the handle on the back.
Grass & Sky 32oz Jar Cozy (Ravelry Link) Sunflower Rib 32oz Jar Cozy (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
- Hooks: J, K & L (6mm, 6.5 mm and 8 mm)
- Pattern: my own design. Not yet released
- 139 meters total for these 2
EmPower People Cowl 1 & 2 - Ravelry Project Page for Cowl 1 + Cowl 2
- Pattern: emPower People (non-Ravelry link) by Laverne Benton (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: H (5.0 mm)
- Yarn: Woolbearers Gradient Sets. 5 colors, I used 3. Held double with each other, and some with a Knitters Brewing Co Sockaholic II
Caribbean Hues Yarn - Ravelry Handspun Page
- Fiber: Merino from Beesy Bee Fibers in the Caribbean Hues Colorway
- 5 colors of blues and greens.
- 3 ply yarn. 173 meters for 4 oz.
- Stash Dash- 692 meters
Recently heard on the Knit Boop Podcast that Yu Ra saves random singles and plies together into a scrappy skein when she has a bunch. Totally doing that with my leftovers. Brainstorming - Come share your best tips for patterns that work well for knitting or crocheting with handspun. Click here for a link to a thread in our Ravelry Group. Or email me with suggestions!
- I will be working from home through June 2021. Thinking about a shawl rotation & also what new shawls & sweaters I want to add to my wardrobe.
- I think the Dathan Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Kate Davies could be a good way to add to my wardrobe and use handspun. Link to purchase a kit.
From the Armchair Knit State of Mind (YouTube) with Wanda and Heather
Thread to Mend Podcast (YouTube) with Taylor Owen.
Bella’s Custom Crochets (YouTube). Check out her crochet designs on her website- Bella’s Custom Crochets
Floss Toss (YouTube) with Rachel & Sue. Rachel is also the host of the Treehouse Knits Podcast (YouTube). Sue co-hosts Legacy Fiber Artz Podcast (YouTube) with her daughter Chelsea. Knitting in Passing - Eme texting me while packing for school.
- Aila asked for mini versions of her stuffies for Christmas.
- Millie asked for a “good sized owl” for Christmas and a horse for her birthday.
- My cousin Joe reached out after he saw the llama I made for Eme and asked for a Lion for his new daughter, Victoria.
- I started teaching my niece Aila to spin. Did some crochet talk with my friend Cheri.
- Hattie (2 1/2) has been asking to knit with me.
- My sister-in-law texted me to say my nephew Garret’s “only Nana blanket” needs repair.
KAL News
Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.
Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here. Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and BeesDon’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:#FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash 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: Important Updates in this Episode: Save the date for our Virtual Events Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26. Events Life in Focus I checked a few more things off my 20 in 2020 List - Go to MFA- replaced with day trip De Cordova Sculpture Park
- Car detailed. Riley and Millie
- Take a Yoga Class- Yoga for Tension Relief
On a Happy Note - Vacation.
- Ice cream with Dan at local dairy.
- Cooler nights which are great for sleeping.
- Went out on friends boat. Lobstering.
- I got to test drive our new tractor.
- Beach day followed by my grandmother’s 86th birthday dinner. She loved her shawl.
- My sister-in-law texted me photos of my new niece in her romper and blanket. So thoughtful!
- I voted in the MA primary. Check out the Vote Save America website to learn more.
- Quieter weekends!
- The Office Ladies podcast.
Quote of the Week If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit. -BANKSY
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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 190 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes with photos 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
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: APL Crafts & Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn
- Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- Finished blanket 466g. 2 skeins of Lion Brand Sock Ease. Rest was scraps.
- 1,777 meters for Stash Dash
Summer Camp Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Summer Camp Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- 66g total= 262 meters for Stash Dash
Lucy the (Almost) No Sew Llama (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: Lucy the (Almost) No Sew Llama by Crystal Mihaylo Pickrel ($6 crochet pattern) Etsy Link
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (White) & Bernat Pipsqueak in Whitey White
- Scarf: Spunky Eclectic Rainbow Fingering + Solid Red sock yarn scraps
- 88 meters- white 49 meters- fluffy = 137 meters used for llama
- 33 meters of yarn used for scarf
- Stash Dash total for project: 174 meters
Sally Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Sally Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Second sock knit as part of Natalie of Knitty Natty Podcast’s Sock Week 2020
- 238 meters
Spinning Tequila Sunrise Cheviot (Ravelry Link) by Blueberry Chick Yarn (Non-Ravelry Link) - Fiber: 4oz Cheviot
- Spun on my Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel
- Spun Z twist (Clockwise), plied S twist (counter-clockwise)
- 3 ply yarn
- July 11- August 4th. Didn’t spin every day
- 550 yards (light fingering/heavy lace)?
- Stash Dash Meters 2011
Spinning Beesy Bee Gelato (Ravelry Link) - Fiber: 4oz Beesy Bee Fibers– 85% Merino, 15% Recycled Sari Silk (Non-Ravelry Link)
- First Merino spin. Very slippery. Trying not to go too thin.
- 201 meters of a 3 ply (worsted/heavy DK)
- Stash Dash total: 804 meters
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cedar River Blanket (Ravelry Link) - Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non-Ravelry Link
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black
- Hook: I (5.5 mm)
- C2C crochet squares that you seam together so that the diagonal stripes when pieced together form diamonds.
- I am making the small throw size (16 squares). Mattress stitched together instead of dc2tog because I liked the look.
Hibernate Blanket (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio (free crochet pattern), Non-Ravelry Link
- Hook: L (8.0 mm)
- Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Camo Colorway held double with Bernat Softee Chunky
Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl (Ravelry Link) - Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway
- Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5) Etsy Link
- Hook: G (4.25 mm)
Winnie Sanderson Socks (Ravelry Link) - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Winnie Sanderson Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Micro Sock kits. Very affordable. 50g MC. 20g mini.
Brainstorming - All the design projects!
- Knit Picks Felici socks
- Stalking wide scarves that almost look a vest with big deep pockets at the bottom. Cozy Fireside Wrap by Kristen Caldwell- crochet pattern. Ravelry Link. Direct Website link.
From the Armchair Vogue Knitting Live Virtual Class: How to Use Handspun for Knitting with Heavenly Blesser KAL News
Quarterly Quests!
Get all of the details here. Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here. Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and Bees Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests & #LessentheLibrary
Splash Pad Party – Tune in to hear if you’re a winner! Pigskin Party - Do you want to sponsor? Check out this page on my website and fill out the Google Form.
- Check out the Updated Rules before you sign up.
- This year all FOs will be entered on the Points Tally Form. We’ll still have an End Zone Dance Thread for commenting and celebrating.
- Where can you find all the key details and links you want/need? The Pigskin Party Page on my website and the Start Here Thread in Ravelry,
- I will post in Instagram Stories any pertinent updates and save them to a Pigskin ’20 Highlights on my main page
- We’ll kick off with Virtual Events 9/25 & 9/26 similar to what we did for the Splash Pad Party kick off. Details to follow
List of Sponsors (to date: This list will be updated) For links & more details click here. | Pro Shop Sponsor | Snack Shack | | 2 Guys Yarn Company | A Hundred Ravens | | AdoreKnit | Anne Beady Designs | | agirlandherwool | Holly Press Fibers | | Cookie & Bees | Kino Knits | | Designs of Acadia | knidhiknits | | Fair Winds Farm | Knit/Wit Designs | | Fibernymph Dye Works | Legacy Fiber Artz | | Imagined Landscapes Designs | Lilliput Yarn | | IrocKnits Designs | Love in Stitches | | JDStudios480 | Samantha Guerin Design | | Jennifer Lassonde Designs | Shanalines Designs | | Knit Style Yarns | Spargur Yarn Co | | Knitters Brewing Company | Tamy Gore | | KnitWit Yarn Shop | The Crazy Sock Lady Designs | | Prairie Bag Works | Yumi Yarns Designs | | Rising Tide Fiber Co | | | Sunsoaked Yarns | | Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group Life in Focus On a Happy Note - Visit to Stellwagen Beer Company.
- We have a new niece- Gabriella Grace!
- Foraging for wild blueberries with Mom
- Video chat with Millie on Facetime using funny filters
- Dropped off an entire car load of donations to Savers.
- Millie’s softball game & Oisin’s baseball game.
- Tropical storm blew through and we didn’t lose power!
- Met up with Lisa to plan out this year of the Pigskin Party!
- Kayaking
- Aila’s voice recital on a Family Zoom
Quote of the Week Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph “Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.”
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Fri, 31 July 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 189 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
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Holly Press Fibers
Many links below are links to Ravelry, but where other links were available I have noted that specifically. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Teddy’s Christmas Stocking - Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine (Non Ravelry Link)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Red, White and Everglade Heather
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- A very special thank you to listener- Annette- Readorknit on Ravelry who sent me her copy of Family Circle 1977 that contains this pattern!
- Stash Dash total: 460 meters
Altered Denim Skirt - Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime in the Gulf Colorway
- Hook: B & C Hooks
- Pattern: None
- Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime base in the Gulf colorway
- Yarn leftover from Riley Rose shawl sample- Caribbean blue waters.
- Bought the skirt at Savers & thought it would be perfect to jazz up with some crochet trim.
- 10g used for bottom trim and pockets.
- Belt- C hook. 18g used
- 117 meters Stash Dash
Cake Party Christmas Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway + Patons Kroy in Red for heels, cuffs & toes
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Finished socks used 72g total: 44g of the main and 28g contrast color, so I have enough to make another pair.
- Stash Dash Total: 271 meters
To Knit or to Hike Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock in the To Knit or To Hike Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Finished socks are 64g.
- Stash Dash: 270 meters.
Summer 2020 Wash Cloths Round 2 - Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (Non- Ravelry Link)
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- 70 granny squares (4 rounds each). I also did one large hexi, 1 large circle and 2 small circle cloths for make up removal
- Stash Dash: 1518 meters
Spinning 3 ply- 2 Corriedale, 1 BFL - 24 grams
- 67 meters
- Stash Dash total: 268 meters.
Beesy Bee Fibers- Cream Corriedale - Total 2 ply
- 210g
- 1,258 meters
- Stash Dash Total= 3774
Beesy Fibers 4oz Natural BFL - Total 2 ply: 98 grams
- 431 meters
- Stash Dash Meters: 1,293
This episode’s Stash Dash Total: 18,881 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl
- Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway
- Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5)
- Hook: G (4.25 mm)
Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket - Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn + 2 skeins of Lion Brand Sock Ease marshmallow
- Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- 3 rounds per square
Summer Camp Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Summer Camp Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Cedar River Blanket - Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non Ravelry Link
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black
- Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Spinning Blueberry Chick Yarn – 4oz Cheviot in the Splash Pad Party Exclusive – Tequila Sunrise Brainstorming From the Armchair Check out the Knitting with Knitboop hosted by Ya Ru on YouTube PodcastYa Ru is also the host of the Quiet Queers Craftalong, for which I’m a sponsor. Crafty Adventures/ Knitting in Passing - I finished my Photo album for January- June 2018. I made my pages in the Project Life App and am printing through Picaboo. I order the 12×2 Lay Flat books. They’re pricy but the quality is beautiful.
- Riley told me she’d like to make a cushion for a little nook in her room so I started teaching her crochet.
- Garret, 10, took a bit of interest in my wheel and specifically the Tequila Sunrise colorway.
- While Garret petted the wool, Riley dug out old Picaboo calendars that have collages of photos of the family and made pages for her own scrapbook.
KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Splash Pad Party – Check out the Start Here Thread for Details & Links to everything you need Pro Shop Sponsors: Snack Shack Sponsors Pigskin Party still going ahead as scheduled even if the NFL Football season is altered or canceled. I moved the start date to 9/25/20. We will kick off with virtual events on 9/25 & 26. More details to follow! I am still looking for sponsors. Do you want to sponsor? Check out this page on my website and fill out the Google Form. Already signed up? Check your email for a confirmation email from me. - Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($60 for Pigskin Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. I believe I have 9 left at this time so please fill out form soon if interested.
- Interception Sponsors (Pigskin Party ONLY) host a challenge within the Pigskin Party ($25). There are a max of 5 spots.- 3 already filled.
- Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots.
Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group. Contest, News & Notes Check out this YouTube video on how to more easily Download Ravelry Library. Thank you to ladies of Tipsy Knits Podcast for mentioning it.
Just a reminder that my patterns are available both on on Ravelry and LoveCrafts. Life in Focus - I reviewed my progress on my 20 for 2020 list.
- Tip- can’t get to your local museums? See if they have an email newsletter to keep you posted on virtual events.
- Plastic Free July- I admitted I’m not quite as committed as last year.
On a Happy Note - Love me Stand in the Gap tumbler. Collaboration between GGMadeIt & Magpie Fibers (Gaye Gillespie).The proceeds go to The Conscious Kid who This focuses on bringing Anti-Racism into the schools.
- I completed a huge studio clean out.
- Kayaking with Megg, Oisin and Hattie.
- Will’s track meet.
- Zoom morning workouts are still going well.
- We enjoyed celebrating our nephew Will’s 13th birthday
Quote of the Week “When you lose track of time, you are either living your best life or wasting it.” James Clear Thank you for tuning in!
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Wed, 15 July 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 188 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/188 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
Note- most links below link to Ravelry pages. If Ravelry is not accessible to you right now, please email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I’m happy to find you another accessible link or share more information Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Quarantine Socks
- Yarn: Berroco Sox in Colorway 1415 Portsoy (self striping grays and blues)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- 10.5 inch leg and foot. Just a little more than 3/4 of the skein.
- 305 meters
![]() Blue Raspberry Matchy Socks - Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks in the Blue Raspberry Colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- 259 meters
Chevron Scrap Blanket - Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon
- Yarn: Various acrylic worsted weight yarn from stash
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Great stash buster. I used 16g to make one stripe of 7 rows. 10g to make a corner
- Total: 1028 meters
Donner - Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
- Yarn: Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets Jenny
- Needles: Body US 3 (3.25 mm). Ribbing US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ripped back to make it shorter so I’ll wear it more.
- 716 Meters
Abington Mitts - Designing mitts- to coordinate with Abington Hat (part of Point Counterpoint Vol 5)
- Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK. Pepper Spray First.
- More details to follow
- 139 meters.
Stash Dash Total to date: 10,910 meters- goal is 20k!
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl - Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway
- Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5)
- Hook: G (4.25 mm)
Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket - Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn
- Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: D (3.25 mm)
- 3 rounds per square.
Summer Camp Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Summer Camp Colorway
- Needles; US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Spinning: Brainstorming From the Armchair
Knitting In Passing
- I shared stories about Riley and Millie using my spinning wheel for the first time and about Hattie’s first time asking to knit with me (at age 2 1/2)
In My Travels
Dan and I were lucky to get to spend a little over 2 weeks at my cousin’s lake house in New Hampshire. We did a lot of kayaking including a trip to the nearby Saco river with my family. I talked about how I take my good habits with me on vacation and some of the highlights of our trip.
KAL News
Quarterly Quests!
Splash Pad Party Check out the Start Here Thread for Details & Links to everything you need Pro Shop Sponsors: Snack Shack Sponsors Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize! Pigskin Party ’20 - Because inquiring minds want to know- YES, the Pigskin Party still going ahead as scheduled even if the NFL Football season is altered or canceled. We’ve been good at Virtual parties for years. This will be our 7th annual Pigskin Party. I hope you’ll consider joining us. Official dates: September 10, 2020 through February 8, 2021.
- Do you want to sponsor? Check out this page on my website and fill out the Google Form. Already signed up? I’ll reach out soon to confirm your details.
Events - Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group
- Tour de Fleece: Saturday June 27 to Sunday July 19
Contest, News & Notes - I am extremely disappointed in the Ravelry response to recent user issues with their new redesign.
- I sell my patterns on Ravelry but want them to be accessible to everyone so you can now find my self-published patterns on LoveCrafts.
Life in Focus - This week’s segment focuses on #PlasticfreeJuly: I talked about what I kept from last year, how I’m giving myself grace this year during the pandemic and I give some product recommendations.
Plastic Free Product Recommendations Come chat in the #PlasticFreeJuly Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group! On a Happy Note - Kayaking with my cousin Jamie.
- Oisín’s baseball game.
- Seeing the doe and two fawns who frequent our backyard.
- Seeing a bald eagle at the lake!
- Hamilton on Disney Plus (yes, I’m late to the game)
- Walgreens Wood Panel prints that I ordered for my guest room of the nieces and nephews’ sleepover photos.
- Zoom workouts with my bff.
- Going to the Lake and also returning home.
Quote of the Week It’s not about time, it’s about choices. How are you spending your choices. -Beverly Adamo Thank you for tuning in!
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Tue, 30 June 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 187 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Yumi Yarns
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins C2C Blanket - Pattern: Corner to Corner Start tutorial by Lauri Bolland
- Hook: I (5.25mm)
- Yarn: Vanna’s Choice 3 skeins each of (pink) and (light gray)
- Border- I used the first round from this tutorial.
- 858 meters
Red Thumper Hat - Pattern: Thumper Hat by Jennifer Lassonde ($5 knitting pattern)
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
- 128 meters
Pan the Alien - Pattern: Allen the Alien Amigurumi by Abby Sy (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Superwash Wool, blue white and green.
- 44 meters
Demic the Round Plus Alien - Pattern: Round Plush Alien by Janet Carrillo (free crochet pattern)
- Hook: C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Superwash Wool, blue white and green.
- 38 meters
Misfit Scrappy Sock - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn Twist Sock in the We R All Misfits (self striping). Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Minis in 2 colors of green
- 241 meters
Paton’s Kroy Socks for Gram - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy Green Stripe Ragg Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- 212 meters
PrideSockathon2020 Socks - Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Rainbow Colorway & Paton’s Kroy (coal)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Cast on for Abigail of Covert Knits Video Podcast Pride Sockathon 2020 runs through June 30th. #pridesockathon2020
- Abigail is donating money to The Trevor Project for each pair she finishes. I donated $60.60 when I finished this pair.
- 272 meters
Stash Dash Total to date: 8,463 meters (20K here I come) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer 2020 Wash Cloths Round 2 - Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Yarn: Lily Sugar n’Cream
- 30+ in second round so far! Goal is to use up all of this stash.
Chevron Scrap Blanket - Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon
- Yarn: Various acrylic worsted weight yarn from stash
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- This is a great stash buster. I need at least 16g to make one stripe of 7 rows & 10g to make a corner
Spinning Corriedale to ply with BFL - 8oz of corriedale (natural cream color)
- First 4 oz done.
Brainstorming The Crochet Luna Podcast is hosting an August MAL for these Soap Sacks. Fortune’s Shawlette crochet pattern by Tamara Kelly $4.00 Hatching Alien by Kayte-Did’s Free crochet pattern KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahSt Designs, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here.
Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and Bees
Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:
#FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash Splash Pad Party Check out the Start Here Thread for Details & Links to everything you need Pro Shop Sponsors: Snack Shack Sponsors Tune in to hear if your name was randomly selected for a June participation prize. Keep posting in Poolside chat thread and use #splashpadparty20 on IG. Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group Tour de Fleece runs from Saturday June 27 to Sunday July 19 Life in Focus - Goals for year- 7 patterns- 3x week workouts
- 3x week workouts are still going strong.
- Design- I finished the knitting and most of the writing of another pattern (which will be #5 for the year).
- Continuing work on Me & White Supremacy workbook.
- I need to revisit my 20 for 2020 list because some things like visiting 2 new cities just won’t be realistic.
On a Happy Note - Walking with my BFF while kids worked in yard with Dan.
- Two tiny fawns and their moms who are hanging around our property a lot right now.
- Father’s Day at my parents with my brother’s 3 kids. Outdoor movie night. Seafood. Swimming.
- Judging jumps off the diving board using the score cards Riley made (0.0, 1, 2 and 3)
- Oisin’s birthday.
- Dan playing guitar again.
- Date night at the Drive In to see the new Lion King.
Quote of the Week “There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear.” — John Cage :Thank you for tuning in!
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