Wed, 15 November 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 266 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
From the Armchair -
In my Travels -
KAL News -
Events -
Contest, News & Notes -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 3 Crochet Charity Hats -
Wool Ease Thick & Quick Bedrock Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 9 mm crochet hook -
Lion Brand Baby's First Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. -
Purple Crochet Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. Mystery yarn. Perry's Christmas Hat -
Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood -
Yarn: Goosey Fibers, Squishy DK. OOAK colorway -
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. US 7 (4.5 mm) for body. -
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Notes- This is the 14th time I've knit this pattern. Yarn was a sample from collab with Cait for my Stay Out of the Forest Hat which you can find on Ravelry & LoveCrafts. I blocked & sewed the buttons on Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater I added belt loops to Mom's Wave of Change Cardigan- Ravelry Project Page. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Liz's Socks -
Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets -
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Hook: D (3.25 mm) -
We are making 4 round hexagons. -
As Riley finishes one, she texts me and I work up my corresponding mini. We've done 4 so far. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm -
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) -
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage -
Hook: 3.25 mm (D) -
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Progress: I finished the 3-round border in the dark gray. Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Christmas Stockings Brainstorming From the Armchair -
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Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels Fiber Festival of New England -
Ran into Jean (Mazzy Girl), Amy (CapeNeddickknitter), Michelle- chellescrips, Jen, Carlos, Aurora & Zelda. -
Jess & Roger and team from Stitched by Jessalu. Donated a percentage of their sales to our FearLESS Living Fund. Donation for $350 came through this week and we are so grateful. If any other sponsors would like to do a fundraiser like this in the future, let us know! We'd love to help promote it. -
Check out our video to see the Eastern States Exposition Center, see what we bought and all of the fun eye candy! KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 -
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Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group -
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Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread -
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Updates this Episode -
Tune in to hear if you won an October Participation Prize. -
I also announced the winners of our Announce Q1 Challenge winners- hosted by Paper Daisy Creations. -
Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. -
I gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge. Check out the Waymaker Cowl by Amanda Massingill (Mandi's Makings). Free knitting pattern available on Ravelry. -
WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. -
I announced October Participation Prize Winners, Quarter 1 Challenge Winners & gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge hosted by Mandi's Makings. Check out The Waymaker Cowl on Ravelry. -
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There is lots of excitement about the Q2 challenge. -
Most of the people who have finished have completed hats. If you poke around the scoreboard and the chat threads you’ll see so many stunning examples. For example, quite a few folks have finished patterns from the knitting the National parks book. -
Juliepoolie71 made the Crater Lakes hat. Ravelry Project Page. -
Esalaza made the Hawai’i Volcanoes Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. -
Knitternicole made the Theodore Roosevelt Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. -
But you don’t have to knit a hat for this challenge. Hollyelyse finished a whole colorwork sweater for the challenge (in 10 days!) Check out the Ravelry Project Page. -
You don’t even have to knit for this challenge. You can crochet or spin too. For example: -
Sarahsyarn86 is crocheting adorable granny squares that have daisies in the center. Check out the Ravelry Project Page. -
Katanorand is working on a spinning project using fiber in the colorway strawberry fields. Check out this Ravelry Post. Events -
My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! -
I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists: Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist -
Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note -
For Halloween, Mom & I reprised our Sanderson sister roles. I trick or treated with Hattie for a little while then hung out by the fire with family and friends. -
Megg & I bought a 5 pack of tickets for shows at the Boston Opera House this season. Our first show was November 1st, Frozen. We were able to add on two tickets and bring Millie and Hattie with us. We had an absolutely magical night! -
On the Saturday while Mom & I were at New England Fiber Festival, Riley was texting me. She did her first hexi all on her own! Then a couple more! When she ran out of minis, she moved onto her Riley Rose Cowl and sent a photo of her knitting and watching Gilmore Girls. Be still my heart! -
Watching Gabriella & Zachary for the afternoon. -
Finally making a dent in my Christmas shopping. My goal the last couple years has been to be completely finished before December 1 so I can really enjoy December. Sometimes I'm better at that than other years, but I'm going to really try hard to get that done by my deadline this year. -
One of my cousin Lauren's friends from Amsterdam gifted me a pack of Stroopwafels which I enjoyed with coffee in my new chicken mug from NE Fiber Fest! -
We went to Flight Club in Seaport District of Boston for Conor's 35th Birthday- just after I found out he and Carly are expecting their first baby in June (right around my. birthday)! Quote of the Week Bad luck in small doses can cast a glittering light on the rest of life. –Ann Patchett ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Tue, 31 October 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 265 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
In my Travels -
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 Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Sneaky Pumpkins (& their Ghost friends) -
Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic (various) in white, orange and brown. -
Hook: C (2.75 mm) -
Pattern: Cute Halloween Decorations by Laura Sillar (~$3.85 US Crochet pattern) available on Ravelry -
Safety Eyes from 6060 on Etsy. -
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About this Project: I saw this on Instagram and knew I had to make them because "sneaky pumpkins" is a running joke for Liz, Riley and me. You'll find shots of sneaky pumpkins all through our Rhinebeck weekend videos on Youtube- Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and Part 2 (Rhinebeck). -
I made 3 sets, one for each of us. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Liz's Socks -
Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Progress- I finished the first sock in Vegas and half of the second sock at Rhinebeck. I'm beyond the heel on sock #2 now. Christmas Stockings -
Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! -
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White -
Hook: G (4.0 mm) -
I thought I had 3 to make before Thanksgiving, but it's really only two which is a huge relief. -
Progress: The front & back of one stocking is done. I finished the foot shaping on the both sides of the stocking. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm -
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) -
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage -
Hook: 3.25 mm (D) -
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Progress: Riley helped me complete the 9 squares for October. I've single crocheted them together and started the border. Brainstorming Samples & patterns we found at Rhinebeck: -
Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). -
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PhD Candidate Sweater by Hannah Mann (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) In My Travels Las Vegas Rhinebeck with Mom, Liz and Riley -
Friday- we grabbed lunch then headed to Indie Untangled for the last spot of the day. -
We got an AirBnB in Hudson that was adorable. Saturday we arrived at the Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck around 11a. We shopped until 2p meet-up. It was sS lovely seeing/meeting so many of you! We chatted for awhile- longer than Riley would have liked, I'm sure! See the video for candid reactions! Then we shopped until they closed. -
Saturday night we had dinner at a lovely little place in Hudson - the Grazin' Diner. -
Sunday morning we shopped with Lauren and her boyfriend Pete, then checked out the animal barns, bought more stuff! -
I bought nearly all of the things on my "to purchase" list. -
Check out Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and Part 2 (Rhinebeck) videos on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 Contest, News & Notes My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! Life in Focus Ask Me Anything Shana asked about any recent Savers adventures. Tune in for a story that's more of a misadventure (spoiler alert- all ends well) On a Happy Note -
Vegas- pool day with sharks in the tank & dressing as the Sanderson sisters for the Gala. -
Rhinebeck weekend. Great time with Mom, Liz and Riley. Liz did 100% of the driving and it saved me! I am so grateful. The 4 of us just got along so well and had so much fun. 2p meet-up. So many compliments on my sweaters- both Sat and Sun. Everyone loved Mom's sweater too. Found buttons for her on Saturday. -
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Liz found Mom's favorite blow up seat cushion when she dropped her fidget spinner under the seat and had to retrieve it! -
Laura (lauraknitspa) brought her Abington Mitts to show me ( Ravelry Project Page link) -
I got to see our youngest niece and nephew- Gabriella & Zach when Dan and Oisin were over at their house putting in a new shed. We watched a Curious George Halloween Special that Gabriella was dying to show me, had a snack and read books in their tent before I had to go. -
Dan & I attended a Clue (movie based on the board game) Party as Miss Scarlet & Mr. Green. After striking out at the thrift stores, I bought a dress on Amazon that was more perfect than I realized. Thanks to Mom, I had the perfect costume jewelry. Dan brought all sorts of props from home for the "weapons." Fun was had by all. Quote of the Week Daily life may seem trivial and routine, but in fact it contains a multitude of incidents, at once rich, expansive, and touching. –YU HUA ------ Contact Information:
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Sun, 15 October 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
From the Armchair -
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 Benjamin's Christmas Stocking Strathcona Sweater -
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Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway -
Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) -
I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Liz's Socks -
Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Progress- 6 inches on the first leg & a couple rows of the heel. I purposely Drawn Together Cowl Space Daddy Socks -
Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Brainstorming During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book. Garter Stitch Cardigans I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired! From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 Events -
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Join Me for a Rhinebeck Meet Up- Saturday 2p. There are permanent booths with food next to Building A. Across from that is a beer tent. To the left of the beer tent there's a covered pavilion area. Look for Mom, Liz, Riley & I there. -
Come over to the Ravelry Thread about Pigskin Partiers going to Rhinebeck. Thanks ElsaandEm for starting it. It's her first year attending. Hoping we get to meet! -
Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available. -
Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available -
Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY -
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Life in Focus -
#1- Read 23 books (35 as of August- 43 as of early october) -
#7- Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August, October done) -
#9- Knit/crochet at least one project with handspun- Strathcona sweater -
#17- Purge at least 23 items from the house. Ideally 46. After a smaller clean out earlier in the year, I took a full car load to Savers in October- lots of clothes. -
#23 Create a new music playlist. Riley’s. Plus CMA fest artists. Summer playlist, Old Dominion On a Happy Note -
My friend Megg and I took a longer than usual walk through our local State Park! After almost 8 miles, I came home and pressure washed the house & deck. For the deck, I used a surface cleaner from Ryobi that Dan purchased. You can find the same one on Amazon for $51. Parts of the deck were so badly stained from years of drought when we couldn't wash it. Areas where the wood pile is were especially bad. Exhausting but very satisfying day. -
My cousin Chris & his wife Kim threw a wonderful party for their son Benjamin's Baptism. -
I spent a week night at brother and sister-in-law's while they attended a work function. Ran the kids around to their activities, then Millie and I knit for a bit before she and Garret went to bed. Riley & I knit and watch Gilmore Girls before we went to bed. Truly delightful. -
My financial advisor reached out to me after hearing that my work Open Enrollment is coming up and there was an option for a high deductible health plan that allows for a Health Savings Account, which he had encouraged me to do before (but it wasn't an option). Great customer service! Find a good financial advisor. It is so worth it. -
Dan and I spent one evening at our nephew Will's soccer game in our home town. They got clobbered but it was fun to see him play. I also knit a bit and listened to my audiobook during part of the second half. -
Mom, Riley, Millie & I got mani pedis at a local place! -
Our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party went off without a hitch. Perfect weather. Great food. Dan took the kids on hayrides using a trailer pulled by the backhoe. Kids played disc golf and later flashlight tag, then retreated inside to make TikTok videos while the adults and littles made s'mores outside by the fire and chatted. -
Mom & I put blue streaks in our hair after our friend Erika, who cuts/colors our hair, encouraged Mom to do this before her Vegas trip last year. Mom said if she was still here to go this year, she'd do it. Here we are! It looks great. -
Finished up work on our FearLESS Living Fund Website. The bulk of the work and formatting, design was done by my Mom's friend Emma who was really generous to do this for us! So far we've raised almost $14,000 help the Blind community of Nevada. We are giving away awards for 2 special people to assist with their housing and cell phone costs for the upcoming year! Can't wait to raise more money. You can donate here. -
Watching Love is Blind and chatting about it with my friend Laura. - Great customer service from AirBnB after our host canceled our Rhinebeck AirBnB.
Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Quote of the Week "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail." -Bruce Lee ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Sat, 30 September 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes 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 -
Crafty Adventures -
In my Travels -
KAL News -
Events -
Ask Me Anything -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bobble Pumpkin Bedside Pocket -
Pattern: None -
Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co -
Hook: 6.5 mm (K) -
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75 sts across. Single crochet. -
First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic -
Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co -
Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co -
I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy. -
Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm -
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) -
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage -
Hook: 3.25 mm (D) -
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This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. -
Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well. Space Daddy Socks -
Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. -
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Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu. Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater -
Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) -
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body -
Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 -
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Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves. Drawn Together Cowl -
Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) -
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on -
Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) -
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Progress- I've added another inch since last time we talked. Crafty Adventures My cousin Gayle came up for another visit and led another Resin art class with cousins on my Mom's side of the family. Last time I made a cutting board. This time I made a pumpkin lazy susan- perfect for fall hosting! My cousins made some really beautiful things. I'll share some photos in the show notes for you. Thanks, Gayle, for sharing your talents with us! In My Travels Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- video coming soon. Safe to say, I had lots of fun with Riley, Liz and Mom. Spoiler alert- stay tuned to the end of the video for some fun bloopers and outtakes. Thanks Riley & Liz for getting some awesome footage of the weekend. I don't think I held the camera once the entire time! It's really fun to share this with them. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 Events -
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Anita asked about: Ideas for color schemes for yarn choices- how to use variegated yarns to help blend different color schemes. -
Shelly asked: "Do you have any tips or tricks on how to calculate the yards used in a project?" -
Tip: Check Ravelry Project Pages & check the "All Helpful Projects" filter. Here's the Ravelry link for helpful projects for this pattern. THis particular Ravelry project gives the cast on stitches and number of rows and says she 1 50g skein would have been enough "if I did a 40 round leg (ran out of the first skein when I had 10 rounds left on the foot of the second sock)." On a Happy Note -
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Thanks to Patrons who talked about The Vow on HBO. Dan and I are fully hooked. -
Pumpkin coffee: usually I have a few cups a year and I'm good, but this year its growing on me. They have a great one at the coffee shop at work, Marylous, and I even bought a container from Trader Joe's that I enjoyed some of this week. -
Cooler temps- they hit us fast this year. We went from hot and muggy to mornings that are 55 and crisp and days in the 60's. I'm loving pulling on wool socks and a wool sweater to stave off the chill. Quote of the Week Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift. –Maya Angelou ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Fri, 15 September 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
From the Armchair -
KAL News -
Events -
Ask Me Anything -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wild Air Farm Spinning -
I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens) -
Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S -
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Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g -
Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g -
Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g -
Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters -
Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44 You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet. Petrichor Socks -
Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway -
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) -
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52g of yarn used. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bedside Pocket -
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Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co -
Hook: 6.5 mm (K) -
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First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic -
Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co My Little Unicorn Socks Space Daddy Socks -
Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. -
Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. -
Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm -
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) -
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription -
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This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Strathcona Sweater -
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Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on -
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Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern. -
Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie. -
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Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals) -
Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 -
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Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started! One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed! -
People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players! -
Erica -- Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each! She’s been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links) -
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Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs There’s still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven’t even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.” Events -
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Shana asked to hear about "Savers!" -
Rachel asked for a wildlife update. -
Anita asked "Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed: -
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Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. -
Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog. -
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I've crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric. -
Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them. -
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Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine's Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store) -
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Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place) -
Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you're really unsure about sizing. -
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Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents' on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg's for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night. -
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I scored a Luke's Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it. -
Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other. -
Liz took a picture of Millie's creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win! Quote of the Week Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. –LAURA ESQUIVEL Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Thu, 31 August 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 261 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
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From the Armchair -
Knitting in Passing -
KAL News -
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Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweet Liberty Socks -
Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet Liberty Colorway (July 2023 Yarnable Colorway) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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272 meters for Stash Dash Summer Scrappy Helical Socks Liz's Water Bottle Holder Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. -
Final blanket- 15x22 hexagons with 5 rounds of single crochet for the border. -
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Finished blanket- 11,392 meters Stash Dash total on the morning of 8/31/23= 21,064 meters (before counting my last spinning project). On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wild Air Farm Spinning -
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Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway -
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Mom's Rhinebeck Sweater. Yarn from Sweitzer's Fiber Mill from Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023. My gauge swatch in progress. I started with US 8s, then did a purl bump row and switched to US 9s. Please send your suggestions of relatively simple cardigan pattern for worsted/aran weight yarn. -
Socks with Pigskin Sponsor Yarn From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing Liz, Riley and I went to the Marshfield Fair. We spent a good bit of time inside the exhibition building looking at flower arrangements, plants and other crafty items that were given awards. Lots of knitting and crochet projects as well as quilts. While the plants and things were really accessible on tables, it was nice to see that the fiber crafts were behind a low railing so you couldn't touch anything. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 On a Happy Note -
Beach walk and dinner w/ Megg & Kris. -
Breakfast with Mom & two of her Infusion nurses we've known for years. -
Marshfield Fair with Liz and Riley. We watched part of the demolition derby, played some games and listened to music. -
Dan and I went Kayaking with Megg, Oisin, Hattie and Will, then got food from the Hingham Lobster Pound and chilled at the Rowan's. -
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I went to see Oppenheimer at the movies with Liz. Then to see Barbie (for the second time) with Liz and our Mom's who hadn't seen it yet. We met early for a drink, all wearing our pink. They loved the movie. -
Dinner the night before Eme left for school then Megg and I brought them out to Simon's Rock for their 3rd year. It was a long day- 6 hours of driving + unpacking, organizing, a late lunch and snacks in the car singing all the way home. -
Riley found "Make Dolly Proud" tees while shopping w/ a friend and I sent her money to get them for us. She's making WWDD bracelets for us too! -
5 of the nieces and nephews started school + Gabriella started pre-school so far. FaceTimed with Riley and Gabriella & Zach Quote of the Week "Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit." ― Les Brown ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Tue, 15 August 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 260 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
Brainstorming -
From the Armchair -
KAL News -
Events -
Life in Focus -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Rainbow Crochet Crop -
Pattern: 100% improvised. -
Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up. Colors: Ecru, Red, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and Raspberry -
Hook: E (3.5 mm) -
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Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. -
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My goal is for it to be twin blanket size which is 60x80 inches. I would need to add 2 more rows to the length= 28 hexis to make, wash and seam. Plus add the border. My Little Unicorn Socks -
Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway -
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
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Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet Liberty Colorway (July 2023 Yarnable Colorway) -
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Liz's Water Bottle Holder Wild Air Farm Spinning Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Brainstorming I'd like to crochet a pocket to put between the mattress and the platform part of our bed. I sleep with my heating pad nearly every night and depending on how I move, and especially when I get out of bed, the controller for the heating pad clangs loudly against the wooden drawers and metal drawer pulls of the platform bed. I'd like to hold several strands together and make a large piece of fabric with a pocket in it, to hold the controller and muffle the sound. I need to go through my stash to see what I can find. I will likely crochet it for the sake of time and I think it will also yield a denser fabric that will work well without hurting my hands too much. From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. KAL News Tune in to hear if you won a prize in the Splash Pad Party. I will email all winners within a week of this recording. The 10th Annual Pigskin Party is Coming SOON! The event will run from Thursday September 7, 2023 through Monday February 12, 2024 -
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Updated rules coming soon Back this year we have -
Wendy (socalknitgirl) Wendy- Umpire -
Heather (zoomdogknits) - Sheep Football Conferece -
Emily- (ElsaandEm)- Llama Football Conference -
Alicia (almariecraft)- Alpaca Football Conference -
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Read 23 books (37 as of August) -
Print and hang at least 1 of our new family photos (ordered 8/9 from Walgreens- 8x10 for $12!) -
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Dan and I went to a local brewery on a Sunday afternoon and came home to a black bear in our yard! -
Barbie Movie- purchased a new pink top and heels to wear with floral pants I bought. Stephanie deemed me Resort Barbie! -
Gabriella's 3rd birthday. Dan and I had so much fun playing with playdough with them in the backyard. -
Mom's friends at List Perfectly treated us to box seats at a Red Sox at Fenway. The game itself was terrible- they lost 13-1 and put in the short stop as pitcher in the top of the 9th, but we had so much fun we didn't care. The box was decked out with every kind of delicious beverage you could want, pizza, lobster rolls, hot dogs, pretzels and more... and they even have a ice cream sundae cart come around! -
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Kayaking for the first time this season; it was cut a bit short by a storm that was threatening. Not sure if would have ever actually come where we were, but it wasn't worth the risk. Quote of the Week No matter how mundane some action might appear, keep at it long enough and it becomes a contemplative, even meditative act. –HARUKI MURAKAMI ------ Contact Information:
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Mon, 31 July 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 259 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
From the Armchair -
Some Years Later -
Crafty Adventures -
KAL News -
Events -
Life in Focus -
Ask Me Anything -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shock Star Hat -
Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway -
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) -
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Yarns: Loops & Threads Capri Eco Cotton in Colorway: Cranberry. Loops & Threads Everyday Cotton in Jade. Leftover scrubby yarn for lighter green -
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Small Jar cozy ( 16 oz wide mouth Mason jars). All sc (like the original ball band pattern). 7 rounds of Jade, 2 rounds of light green, 9 rounds of red. Black "seeds" sewn in later. -
Large Jar cozy ( 24 oz wide mouth Mason jars)- following Ball Band with a Twist instructions. 6 rounds of bottom section in Jade. 2 rounds of light green and the rest in Red. Black "seeds" sewn in later. -
Large Jar cozy #2 ( 24 oz wide mouth Mason jars)- rounds of Jade, 2 rounds of light green, rest was done in red. Black "seeds" sewn in later. -
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Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targee Socks- 2022 Advent Calendar -
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) -
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Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway -
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Total Meters for Stash Dash for all 3 skeins = 795.84 Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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As of 7/25/23- 51' wide by 58" long. (13 x 17 hexis) Silver Spoon Socks 3 Christmas Stockings -
Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! -
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Had hdc rows in rainbow colors at the bottom. Ripped all of that back and instead of doing 1 round of each color, I did 2. Extending beyond blue to include purple and pink. My Little Unicorn Socks From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later -
Mom sent 2 socks to be repaired. Her Knit Picks Felici Zen Socks had a hole in the foot. It was easy to repair with a bit of yarn. I washed them and they're ready to give back. I only finished these in May 2022, right before Mother's Day so these haven't held up very well. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. -
I also did a blanket repair on a knitted blanket a friend's mother asked me to fix. I was assuming it was crochet, so the fact that it was knitted was a surprise. The section that was torn was part of a very long strip of knitting that was knit on the bias, so it was a little tricky but it was in garter stitch and I did a good job of pulling the stitches back up. Its not 100% invisible, but I'm happy with it. I have it washed and ready to return. Crafty Adventures Resin adventures with Gayle & Meagan for their Bucket List with a Twist. They made us aprons to wear while working that Bucket List with a Twist! KAL News Events -
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AnnahB wants to know how many UFOs I have. (12 somewhat active + hibernations) -
MaysMomNH- How your Mom is doing. -
Elisa.Knits- How you pick yarn for sweaters and cardis please. -
Nali_Knits- what motivates you to keep knitting/podcasting after so many years? -
KGZKnits- Can we watch instead? -
Red-Christina- trying to knit men's cardigan for my grandpa- any suggestions? -
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Reading Cardigan by Jared Flood. $16 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & for $15 on Brooklyn Tweed website) -
DogMomKnits- Fall Knitting Plans- Pigskin Party (if there will be one) info? On a Happy Note -
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Jeff was able to get an extra ticket for me to join he and Riley to see Lainey Wilson at the Mohegan Sun casino on Friday night! We had dinner, loved the show, got a cool Watermelon Moonshine Stanley Tumbler, and then I slept over at their house. Hung out with Riley & Millie in the morning, singing Hamilton as Riley made us homemade waffles. Quote of the Week The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. –OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, SR ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:
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Sat, 15 July 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 258 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: -
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins -
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From the Armchair -
In my Travels -
KAL News -
Events -
Life in Focus -
On a Happy Note -
Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks Hattie’s Water Bottle Holder -
Pattern: Freedom Water Bottle Holder by Wendy Serrao (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & on Wendy’s website) -
Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up -
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I had planned to do the strap half pink and half purple, but when I had Hattie try it on, it was too long (even though I had been accounting for a serious amount of stretch). She said it needed attention regardless because there wasn’t any blue in the strap. Noted. Thankfully, I’d anticipated my picky client and brought all three colors with me to the pool. I ripped back, adjusted the length, added some blue to the second half of the strap and voila! -
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Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up -
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Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on Ysolda’s website) -
Yarn: YarnBaker Fingering in the Blazer Colorway & On The Round Nimble Sock (unsure of colorway) -
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I used mattress stitch to seam all 6 strips together. I used white to do a dc border round, then a hdc round. From there I did a crochet pom pom border using 2 puff stitches that you fold over to make bobbles. I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket last summer ( Ravelry project page here). I learned about this edge technique on this website. -
3,024 meters for Stash Dash On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket -
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Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn -
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Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! -
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Progress: I have 3 of the 4 front/back panels I need for the frist 2 done. The forth is onto the leg. I am going to crochet up 2 more and then iron them, and start seaming them. LFA Helical Socks -
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) -
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway + 50g skein in a mystery colorway -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
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Progress: a few inches from the heel on the first sock Zebra Stripes Socks -
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
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Progress: Finished first sock. Turned the heel on the second sock. Woolens and Nosh Socks -
Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targee Socks- 2022 Advent Calendar -
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) -
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) -
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Progress: I finished the first sock (did not use the mini for the toe). Cast on the second sock, using the mini for the cuff. From the Armchair -
Watching: Shrinking (on Apple TV+)I finished reading: -
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I shared in the last episode that my mother-in-law, Marilyn, passed away shortly before I left for Phoenix. When I returned home, we finished the of the plans and held her funeral mass that Thursday morning. Dan’s younger sister Kathy (and her husband Tony) came in from Florida and stayed with us as did my friend Laura (from NYC). We all met up for dinner on Wednesday night with Dan & Matt’s aunt who came in from Maine and 2 of her daughters and their families. -
The services and lunch afterwards were beautiful. Readings and music were all specially chosen and read/performed by people she loved. Its was a beautiful send off. We had a small gathering after at my friend Megg’s house. She, Laura and I walked down to the beach just before sunset. On a Happy Note -
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On Sunday, Dan’s friends came for a visit and brought us a delicious homemade strawberry rhubarb pie. -
Monday night we did a double date night with Megg and Tom to The Snug, an Irish pub, for live music to catch up before they head to Ireland for summer visits. -
Thursday I celebrated 20 years at Mass General with the annual Ether Day Dinner (normally held in October but ours was postponed) where they celebrate staff with milestones in 5 year increments from 20-60 years of service. Cocktail hour with live music followed by a delicious dinner for over 600 people! It was made especially fun because my dear friend Waveney and her husband Atticus were there- and Dan ran into a friend from work whose wife was also celebrating 20 years. -
On October 16, 1846, the first successful public demonstration of the use of ether for surgical anesthesia was performed, making pain-free surgery possible. -
Friday pool night. Meagan and Gayle, up from NH, brought resin/acrylic crafts and the fam decorated cutting boards and trays. I missed it but Dan and the others who learned are going to teach me. Quote of the Week We can take a wonderful vacation in spirit, even though we are obliged to stay at home, if we will only drop our burdens from our minds for a while. –Laura Ingalls Wilder Thank you for tuning in!Contact Information:
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Fri, 30 June 2023
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 257 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: - Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- From the Armchair
- Some Years Later
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Bella Fio, Woolen Women
Thanks to Mom for joining me for part of this episode! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cushion Bags - Pattern: none
- Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up & Other Dish Cloth Cotton
- Hook: F (3.75 mm)
- I made 2 cushion covers for Mom because the bags for her inflatable seat cushions were too small to easily fit back into.
- Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 1: green and aqua
- Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 2 : black and aqua
- 155 meters for Stash Dash (in the 2 projects)
2021 Scrappy Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps
- Ravelry Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022)
- In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty & Cate’s Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial by clicking here.
- 228 meters for Stash Dash
In a Fog Mittens - Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the designer’s website)
- Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) & US 6 (4.0mm)
- Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray)
- Size: Medium (3 sizes available)
- Ravelry Project Page
- 161 meters for Stash Dash
Curiouser & Curiouser Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser & Curiouser Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- These count for the #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal
- Will weigh these socks when I get home from Phoenix
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Progress: Almost to the heel of sock #2
Zebra Stripes Socks - Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- About the colorway:
- Progress: Finished most of the first sock
Chevron Scrap Blanket - Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry & the Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.
- This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.
- Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White & Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac
- Hook: J (6.0 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page)
- For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on YouTube.
- Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.
- Progress: 5 strips finished. 1 more started. Once finished, I need to seam them together & debating a border.
From the Armchair Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later Cozy Classic Raglan - Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs
- Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body
- Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK in color 547 Sunny
- Knitting Size Medium.
- Finished in May 2020
- I never loved the way it fits me. Riley recently wore it during sleepover, so I let her take it home. She sent me a fit check wearing it with white jean cut offs, a slick hairdo and some poppin lips! Looking gorgeous. Makes me even happier than the meters that helped me kick Jasmin’s butt in 2020!
In My Travels KAL News Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023 Events Life in Focus - It’s been a tough couple weeks with Mom having a bad reaction to her normal infusion, then Dan’s mother, Marilyn passed away on June 25th.
On a Happy Note - Our nephew Oisin turned 15 and we enjoyed his taco truck birthday party.
- That same weekend, we had 3 kiddos in a dance recital, and our niece Aila was in Beauty & the Beast as Maurice that night. Mom, Riley, Millie and I grabbed dinner (and for the adults a cold beer) in between!
- We enjoyed Father’s Day with my dad and gave him custom corn hole boards and bags!
- Mom, Riley and I got VIP tickets to Kane Brown at Fenway Park. We wore matching tees Mom bought for us.
- Not one but 2 bucks in our driveway at the same time. Stayed long enough for me to bring Dan back.
- Fireflies are out! I got to show our friend Liz when she came for dinner.
- I got to go into the ORs for the first time, after working at MGH for nearly 21 years.
Quote of the Week One’s life begins on so many occasions, constructing itself out of accident derived from coincidence compounded by character.–DONALD HALL
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