Thank you for tuning in to episode 76 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.

Find show notes at www.downcellarstudio.com/76

This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In My Travels
• Events
• Contest, News and Notes
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch’s Brew Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Aila Grace Shawl by me, Jennifer Lassonde
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn: Gales Art fingering -- blend 60% Merino, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yards

• Yarn: Plymouth DK (cream) & Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in Genie Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm)
• Pattern: took inspiration from Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman though I never actually downloaded it because it said it was only for 6-12 month old baby.
• I already purchased another skein of the Hedgehog Fibres in the Genie Colorway. When last I checked they had some listed at Simply Socks Yarn Co so if you're looking for some, you could try there.

• Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
• Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in Colorway 1918- Shire (hunter green)

• Yarn: Gales Art Sock blank- Starlight Star Bright
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern I'm making up.
• US 7 (4.5mm) needles
• Yarn:
  • Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
  • Cascade Heritage Silk- White
  • Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

• The big thing at Rhinebeck this year was the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith and I was inspired!
• If you're considering knitting one, check out Susan B Anderson's blog post. She gives some great tips that would come in handy.

Rhinebeck Highlights!

• Friday evening- went to Indie Untangled Event in Kingston
• Bought a skein of yarn from Backyard Fiberworks.
• Buying sock blanks from Gale's Art. I got a sock blank for me and one for Emily.
• Starlight Star Bright for me
• New Leaf for Emily
• Shopping at Ross Farm, chatting with Amy and ScooterPie.

Devon's Travels: I shared a story of my friend Devon's first experience in a yarn shop in Berlin, Germany. 
You can find Devon on Instagram as WhatDevonDiscoved or join her on her adventures through her blog

$6 download available on Ravelry

DK Weight (250 yards)
Gauge: 7 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking 

Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)

 

Fingering Weight (400 yards)
Gauge: 8 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm)

 

• Seeing Will and Aila (and my bff Krissy) at knit night on Wednesday. 
• Apple picking with Kris and Aila... and going to Aila's Boston Ballet Rehearsal in the morning. We go to Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls NH. 

• Virtual knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 10 and Feb 8th, you'll earn points that make you eligible for fantastic prizes. For every 100 yards completed (in your fiber craft of choice) you earn 7 points for a touchdown. For all partial touchdown yardage you earn 3 points (field goal) |For any small finished project (less than 100 yards) earn 3 points
• There are also Special Teams points available for using sponsor products and fulfilling other challenges.
• For every 100 points you earn, you'll be entered in the drawing for one of many grand prizes graciously donated by our Sponsors
• In addition to working for your prizes- there are also prizes for just for participating. Use #DCSPigskinParty2015 on Instagram to show us what you're working on and come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group's Monthly Huddle Thread and you could be randomly selected
• It's never too late to sign up. Join anytime during the football season (you don't even need to be a fan to play along)

• Donita’s Sewing Rack
• Freckled Whimsey
• KerriKnits Designs
• Lilliput Yarn
• MyMuddlings
• One Twisted Tree
• Prairie Bag Works
• Soap-a-licious
• Suburban Stitcher
• Yarn Geek Fiber

There was no Monday night Bingo on Monday 10/26- we're turning it into a different way to have fun!

Thank you for tuning into Episode 75! Please visit my website at www.downcellarstudio.com

This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Ask Me Stuff
• Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Crochet Leaves

• Yellow/Mustard- worsted- G hook
• Orange Leaf- sport weight- G hook
• Mustard Leaf- fingering- C hook
• Yarn: All leftover yarn
• Pattern: Fall Leaves by Michelle @ The Painted Hinge
• Quick, satisfying project! 

Aila's sparkly pink legwarmers

• Yarn: Mia Bella. Disco Diva Base- Merino, Nylon Stellina mix. SUPER SOFT even with a good bit of sparkle.
• No pattern: Detailed notes in my project page.
• US 1 for ribbing, US 2 for body.

Dan's Socks

• Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers, Djinni Sock base (MCN)
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern by Megan Williams

Dragon for Elvis 

• Pattern: Amigurumi Spike the Dragon by Little Muggles
• Yarn: leftover Impeccable Loops and Threads
• Hook: G

Electric Hug Monster

• Pattern: Hug Monster by Linda Salant
• Yarn: White Birch Fiber arts- Electric Slide colorway- leftover from Rhinebeck socks
• Hook: C 2.75mm

Parkspin Slippers

• Pattern: Updated Parkskin Slippers by Joan James
• Needles: US 8
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash. Hunter Green.

Robot Boy

• Pattern: Robot Boy and Girl by Ana Paula Rimoli 
• The Big Book of Little Amigurumi
• Hook: C 3.75 mm 
• Yarn: Worsted weight scrap yarn

On The Needles

Halloween Socks

 

• Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch's Brew Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Sewing with Emelyn (age 11). She's preparing for a kids craft fair event. She's turning old jeans into bean bags aka Jean bags

Aila finished first weaving project. She's excited to start again! 

Events

• Podcaster meet up 1p Saturday. Checkout the Rhinebeck Ravelry group for these details + others
• Friday night- Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk show
• I'm going to Stitches west- Feb 2016!! More to come as it gets closer.

On a Happy Note

• One Pot Quinoa Mexican Veggie Dinner
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
• Photographing my shawl with my cousin Kirstin. 

• Met my cousins son, Montgomery, at family gathering. He was wearing sweater I made him. 
  • New quilt from aunt who passed away. 
  • At funeral was given an afghan my dad's dad's mother made. (I said, my dad's dad in the recording. That's incorrect. It was dad's maternal grandmother)
• Will and Aila sleepover
  
• Wood Chopping Weekend

Thanks for listening!

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 74! This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Ask Me Stuff
• Pigskin Party KAL

 

• Pattern: Owl to Egg Reversible Toy by Susan B Anderson
• US 4 Needle- 3.5mm needles
• All leftover yarn.
• This will be a Christmas Gift for my niece Emelyn
  • I added tag for my projects christmas2015 and then created a set to show those projects. 8 in there so far! Not too shabby for gift knitting without a concerted effort
• Going to make another and swap out head/body to make it an alien for Emelyn's brother Oisin.

 

• Pattern I'm making up.
• US 7 (4.5mm) needles
• Yarn:
  • Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
  • Cascade Heritage Silk- White
  • Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

 

• • Yarn: Mia Bella
  • Disco Diva Base- Merino, Nylon Stellina mix. SUPER SOFT even with a good bit of sparkle.
  • No pattern: Detailed notes in my project page.

2015 Pigskin Party KAL Socks 

• • Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCN Fingering in Woodland Friends Colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Cleaning out the studio during Labor Day weekend

• I shared my favorite Black Bean Burger Recipe from Pioneer Woman
  • I make some modifications- I sauté the onions with red peppers first before adding to mixture. I heat the beans before I mash them. I usually add Cumin to make them a little smokey. Sometimes I'll mash up a cooked sweet potato or add quinoa. Last time I added BBQ sauce and shredded cheese inside. I use less breadcrumbs than called for-- basically just want a texture that stays together.
• My friend Devon is off on an around the world adventure! If you're curious to follow her, you can find her on her website: WhatDevonDiscovered or on Instagram

Thanks for tuning in to episode 73. This week's Segments included:

• Off Needles
• On the Needles
• Crafty Adventures
• Events
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

On the Needles

 Trickle Shawl KAL

• Extended through Labor Day which is Monday 9/7  so get those entries in!
• Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn
• You don’t have to finish your shawl to be eligible to win.
• Post photos of your progress and  use #trickleshawl. If you’re using the Infinite Twist Trickle Kit be sure to use #tricklekit.
• Prizes:
  • Two Infinite Twist yarn prizes- any who tags their photos with #trickleshawl will be eligible to win
  • Those who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite Twist

Thanks for tuning in! Check out www.downcellarstudio.com/72 for full show notes and photos.

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Events
• Contest, News and Notes
• Knitting in Passing 
• On a Happy Note

• I'm contemplating making this crochet shark blanket that has been viral on Facebook. And maybe some of these mermaids too! Wouldn't it be cute to have all 7 of the nieces and nephews in these on Christmas morning!?!
• I'm also gaining confidence with crochet stuffies. Bought yarn to make a giraffe and some snowmen, maybe an Olaf!

• Yarn: One Twisted Tree in the Shimmer Base- 93 Diagon Alley Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mm
• Green heel. Mini skein from Sarah of YarnGeekFibers. Super Geek base in Temple Grandin colorway. 

Thanks for tuning in! This week I have a lot of FOs, a bunch more on the needles. Some chatter about events I've been to, things that are coming up, a weaving project with my niece and some audio from my nephew. 

Hope you enjoy the episode. Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for full show notes and links to everything I talk about!

Happy Knitting!

2 FOs and lots on the needles. Many upcoming events and an announcement about my new design- The Trickle Shawl which is now available through Infinite Twist. Check out the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group for details & to enter the contest!

For full show notes, visit my website.

Thanks for tuning in. Lots of FOs this time and some new projects too! For full show notes check out www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 64.

For show notes come visit www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 63! This week I share some finished objects and some WIPs. You'll hear about my travel adventures some fun winter stories. 

Did you participate in the Pigskin Party KAL? If so, tune in to see if you're a prize winner!

Full show notes will be posted on www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for listening!

Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast!

This week I talk about some finished projects, a few new knits, a little sewing, a yarn review & book review and lots more fun (including a new KAL announcement).

Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for more details and full show notes!

Thanks for listening!

Happy Knitting!

This week I talk about a bunch of recently finished objects and my trip to Vogue Knitting Live in New York City!

Show notes will be up soon at www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 60!

This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Crafty Adventures
• From the Armchair
• Events
• Contests, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

Shawl for Mom

• New design in the works
• Needles: US 7 needles
• Yarn: Berrocco Ultra Alpaca Light in black

Emelyn's Christmas Hat

• Pattern Goblin Hat by Elizabeth Murphy (free pattern)
• US 5 (smaller than called for)
• Yarn: Miss Babs Kawaeh DK

Monster for Oisin

• No pattern (cast on 24 stitches)
• Needles: US 8

On the Needles

Legwarmers
Pattern: None
Needles: US 2

Measure in Love

• Pattern: Measure in Love by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Mad Tosh DK in Embers color way- burnt orange
• Needles: US 5

Nutcracker Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Nutcracker Candy Colorway from Must Stash Yarn in the Perfect Sock Base
• Needles: US 1.5

Crafty Adventures

I did some sewing (alone and with my best friend). I love these project bags. I vary up the sizes, but they are all based on this tutorial.

I did some sewing with my niece and nephew during our recent sleepover. Emelyn is 10. She made 3 pillows! Two for her, and one for Oisin's new alien stuffed monster, Dave.

Oisin learned to sew buttons in school but hasn't done it in awhile. I gave him the swatch from my Rocky Coast Cardigan and bunch of old buttons. He had a blast!

Every year I make custom photo calendars from Picaboo. The quality is great and I appreciate how customizable they are.

From the Armchair

2014 accomplishments:

• I finished 51 projects (20 more than last year) including publishing 2 designs. 10 things for me, the rest were gifts.
• Click here to check out my 2014 Projects Tab in Ravelry.

2015 goals:

• Knit from my well curated stash. I've updated my stash on Ravelry. Currently I have 65 yarns stashed/ 91 skeins total.
• Publish at least 2 if not more patterns in 2015.
• Take more classes, especially at fiber events I'm already planning to go to.
• Keep me in mind when knitting (make sure my gift knitting ratio doesn't go up too much)

Fiber Related Plans for 2015

• January- Vogue Knitting Live. January 16-18 in NYC.
• February- I'm going to North Carolina for a scrapbooking weekend!
• May: Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 2 & 3
• May: NH Sheep and Wool: May 9 & 10 (I'll be taking Emelyn & Aila on Saturday)
• August: Stitches Midwest in Shaumburg IL August 6-9
• October:  NY SHeep and Wool- 3rd full weekend in Oct 16-18th 2015

Events

Pigskin Party KALTune in to Episode 52 if you haven’t already

• Knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 4 and Feb 2nd you'll earn points which are used to give you entries in for fantastic prizes. Opportunities to get more points along the way by using products from our awesome sponsors and for posting on instagram, getting others to participate in the KAL and things like that.
• Never too late to sign up. Go to downcellarstudio.com/pigskinparty for all of the details. This is the last full month.
• There are also monthly prizes for participating by using hashtag #DCSPigskinParty on Instagram and for chatting in the Monthly Huddle Tread in the DCS Ravelry Group! Come play along. We're having so much fun!
• WIP Interception- Winner Announced!!
• New sponsor: Jan Smiley Bag- Check out this martini themed bag! What a great prize!
• Just arrived in the mail- a beautiful new bag from Prairie bag works- beautiful cardinals and other birds on the outside. would be great for a 2-3 skein project. drawstring. inside has 2 pockets and a jump ring

December Participation Prizes were announced

Contests, News & Notes

Taste of Nomad Kit:

• One lucky winner will get a 3 month subscription to the Taste of Nomad Taster Package. Kits will arrive each month and include one original pattern and the yarn to make it, along with a recipe card from the garden behind the shop and a fun surprise.

• How to enter: Come on over to this thread, check out their patterns and tell us what you like best to be entered to win a 3 month subscription. Contest ends January 5th. You must be a member of the Ravelry Group to be entered to win.

News- VAT increase European Union have gone into effect. I want to make sure you can still buy my patterns. If you live in the EU and want one of my designs, please PM me on Ravelry, I'll send you my Paypal info. If you make a donation to podcast I'll give you the patterns you'd like. I'm still hoping for better solution in the coming weeks/months.

On a Happy Note

• We had a wonderful Christmas.
• Aila loved the huge giraffe we bought her. Will loved him Rhino!
• My best friend, Kris, made me a chevron burlap pillow with my podcast logo on a pocket on the front! AMAZING!
• Millie loved her Anna hoodie! The kids all had a great day!
• I went to see the The imitation Game at the movies. I think this is a must see.
• Dan and I are doing a biggest loser style weight loss challenge with our friends. It's been a really fun and super motivating competition so far!
• I've enjoyed quality time with Dan over the vacation. We've started watching the League on Netflix. Totally irreverent raunchy humor, but if you're interested in that this is a funny show.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 59. This time I've got 9 FOs to share and lots of holiday merriment! Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for full show notes.

Thank you for tuning into Episode 58! I'm so thankful for all of my amazing listeners. Please check out www.downcellarstudio.com for show notes and links to project details, contests and KALs!

Happy knitting!

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 57. Today's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Events
• Contests, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Elephant for Riley
  • Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (from stash)
  • Needles: US 5 (3.75mm)
  • Pattern: Savannah Chaps $3.99 US
  • Modifications: in the round. Judy's Magic Cast on for arms worked way to the top, stuffed, bound off sewed on.
• Conjunction Cowl
  • Pattern by Susie White- Prairie Girl Susie from Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast
  • Yarn: Miss Babs Kawaeh DK
  • Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 40 inch. Nova Cubics Platina (first time using these needles)
  • Modifications: only cast on 112 sts- fewer than called for. Decreased to 96. Didn't make it as high as called for, because its for my 10 year old niece.

On the Needles

• Dark Side of the Moon Socks
  • Yarn: Self Striping from Stacie of Must Stash Yarn-- grays with dark gray rainbow stripes! Love colors
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
  • Knit on these at the Patriots Game after I figured out how to smuggle them past security (I know, I'm a rebel)
• My 1st Christmas Socks
  • Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight- Mill End
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
• Autumnal Mitts
  • Pattern by Jo Bangles- free
  • Needles: US 6
  • Simple fingerless mitt pattern that only calls for 110-130 yard of DK. I've made before and love my pair. Simple cable and eyelet pattern that repeats. Goes quickly.
  • Yarn: Bijou Basin Ranch- Himalayan Trail (75% Yak down 25% merino) in the 49 Dinna fash colorway-- sent to me for review-- next episode
• Fingerless mitts (for my niece to go with the Conjunction Cowl)
  • No pattern
• Yarn: Miss Babs Kawaeh DK (Ginko= green & Perfectly Wreckless= variegated + pink - Floyd)
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 40 inch. Nova Cubics Platina

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Tune in to hear my review of the Stashbot App by Hannah Fettig. You can also check out the website about StashBot & a blog post about it. For questions or to chat, visit Hannah's Ravelry Forum.  I really like this and think its a great addition to your knitter's toolkit! Check it out!

I also reviewed project bags from The Etsy Shop Bags by Awesome Grannie. I have the Large bag and notions pouch in the Giraffe in the Garden fabric! The bag is plenty large for 3-5 skeins of yarn and your project. I love that this is a bigger than usual notions pouch (I used mine for elephant poly-fill). Her prices are great for the quality workmanship put into these bags! Definitely check it out!

Events

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 56!

 

This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Events
• In My Travels
• Contests, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note

 

September Socks

In My Travels: RhinebeckLeft on Friday for NY with three of my friends, Ryan, Nicole and Beverly. Stopped at a cute little restaurant in Danbury CT- Market Place. I enjoyed a yummy local IPA- Blue Point Brewing Company.

Went to dinner at Coppola's on 9 in Poughkseepie. Kind of a weird environment but the food was delicious. I am picky about tomato sauce and it was good!

Saturday:

Dinner at Market St. Restaurant. Great Burnt Venetian Martini.

Check out the Kickstarter then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group and tell us which color way is your favorite. The winner will be drawn after 10/31. The prize is a one-of-a-kind skein of Twist Fiber Studio Arden Bulky in the “Faded Indigo” colorway. It’s a bulky weight Merino yarn, 140 yards - 100 grams.

News:

• Maria Yarley designer behind eleganteconomyknits.com. Has a new pattern called the Graceful Pullover- Ravelry here. Donating post paypal & printing fees to a friend Bekah, a fellow knitter who recently lost her husband and needs financial support for she and her 4 children.
• Wendy, sillyfru, host of the Sassy Pants Knitter Podcast has been diagnosed with hairy cell  leukemia. Here's a link to her podcast group on Ravelry where you can find more information about how you can help support Wendy! Sending happy, healthy wishes your way, Wendy!!!

Coloring Book Yarn Socks

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns- Colorway: September. Base- 80% merino/ 20% nylon
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Finished first sock.
• Really like OMG heel! Excited to have these finished.
• Cast on second and will be one of my take along projects for Rhinebeck

Dark Side of the Moon Socks

• I have Cascade 220 super wash from my stash all kitted up to make the elephant that's part of the Savannah Chaps pattern I talked about last time.

From the Armchair

• Tune in to hear my review of Knitters Pride Nova Platina 
  • I tried the US size 7 fixed circulars with the 40 inch cord
  • I really enjoyed these details- listen in to hear the details.
• Minerva Turkey, Shannon Gleason has a new video podcast you should check out! You can find it on her website, through her Ravelry Group  on iTunes 

Events

I've released my second design, the Aila Grace Shawl. Check it out on Ravelry.

This shawl was inspired by niece, Aila (pronounced “a-la”), a fiery red-head who packs a lot of personality into a very small package while always letting her class and beauty shine through.

The result is an easy, top down, elongated, triangular shawl that will add a punch of personality into your wardrobe while still looking classic. A great project for that single skein of fingering weight yarn you just had to buy but aren’t quite sure what to do with.

I hope you'll check it out!

Rhinebeck- NY Sheep and Wool: is this coming weekend, October 18 & 19, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

• Come say hello at the Podcaster Meet up Saturday 1p. Location: on the hill to the left just inside the Main Entrance
• For Fiber Event Tips- Check out this post from earlier this year,

Fall Shawl Style

• Show us your shawls and post to Instagram using wearing #fallshawl style
• This week I chose a random winner who will receive a pattern of her choice from Lisa Mutch's self published patterns. She has beautiful shawls. Be sure to check her out.

Pigskin Party KAL

• Tune in to Episode 52 if you haven’t already to hear all of the details about this KAL

Goodreader Class for Knitters

• I'm teaching at The Stitch House in Dorchester, MA on Sunday November 10 from 10a-12p. If you're local I'd love to teach you how to use this amazing iPad app to keep track of all of your knitting patterns.

Contests

 Twist Fiber Studio Kickstarter

• Check out the Kickstarter then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group and tell us which color way is your favorite. The winner will be drawn after 10/31. The prize is a one-of-a-kind skein of Twist Fiber Studio Arden Bulky in the “Faded Indigo” colorway.

Tune in to see if you're the winner of the Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman provided to us by the Cooperative Press.

Infinite Twist Contest

• Infinite Twist has created a custom Down Cellar Studio Gradient (see below)
• This yarn works with two Infinite Twist patterns: the Log Cabin II (smaller version of the Log Cabin Shawl) which is due out in November or the Gradient Carousel shawl
• To be entered to win: go to Thread in the DCS Ravelry to check out the photo of the yarn and answer the prompt about what kind of bases you like (weight + fiber content) and what color in the Infinite Twist Helix color card you like best.

As a reminder, I'm an affiliate of Infinite Twist. If you choose to buy something from her excellent selection, please note that you were referred by Down Cellar Studio on the website- you'll receive a little bonus gift and I receive a small percentage of the sale.

On a Happy Note

• Making applesauce
• Fall foliage
• Starting to feel a bit better after this nasty cold

Quote of the Week

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house."

Nathaniel Hawthorne

 Thanks for listening!

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Crazy Zauberball
• Pattern: none
• Cast on first night of football for Pigskin party KAL

Coloring Book Yarn Socks

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns- Colorway: September. Base- 80% merino/ 20% nylon
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Original OMG Heel (knit backwards: no, not on purpose)

Second OMG Heel (done correctly this time around)

Brainstorming

Wondering if your friends and family are knit worthy? Check out this blog post before you knit for someone who may not appreciate it.

From the Armchair

NH Knits is a new audio podcast hosted by Claire. She's lovely! Check out her show and Ravelry Group. 

Judy Marples & Nora Gaughan will be teaching classes in cables and lace at a Knitting Retreat in Bermuda- May 2-3 2015! For more information click here.

Fall Shawl Style

• Show us your shawls and post to Instagram using wearing #fallshawl style

Pigskin Party KAL

• Tune in to Episode 52 if you haven’t already

• All of the KAL Sponsors that have signed on so far are listed in the Prize Thread. Check out some new updates!

• I pulled the first two monthly prizes. One for Instagram participation & one for Ravelry chatter.
• Thank you to our sponsors:
  • Lauren McMordie- pattern designs
  • Java Jennie: Kitchen Counter Crafter- project bags

Contest: Check out the Kickstarter then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group and tell us which color way is your favorite. The winner will be drawn after 10/31. The prize is a one-of-a-kind skein of Twist Fiber Studio Arden Bulky in the “Faded Indigo” colorway. It’s a bulky weight Merino yarn, 140 yards - 100 grams.

Contest: Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman provided to us by the publisher- Cooperative Press. Check out last episode's review on Episode 53. Then come enter to win an eBook copy! 

On a Happy Note

• Apple picking! My favorite day of the year! Check out my post with lots of great photos. 
• Gilmore Girls is on Netflix now! I couldn't be happier!

Thanks for tuning in! Have a good week!

Thanks for listening to Episode 53

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Dan’s Leftover Socks

• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Yarn: Leftovers of Cascade 220
• Pattern: customizing an after-thought heel sock in worsted weight yarn.

On the Needles

Purple Sparkle Legwarmers

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Hopewood Crafts
• Pattern: none, improvised. Notes in Ravelry.

Cool Clavicle Cover

• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) (calls for US 8)
• Yarn: Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in the Ponkie Brewster Colorway
• Pattern: Cool Clavical Cover by Megan Williams
• Addictive and fun knit. Interesting take on a traditional garter tab cast on! I recommend you check this out.

Zauberball Socks

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Crazy Zauberball
• Pattern: none
• Cast on first night of football for Pigskin party KAL

Coloring Book Yarn Socks

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns- Colorway: September. Base- 80% merino/ 20% nylon
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

• Howard Hoodie
• Holiday knitting (more on that in the next episode)

From the Armchair

Announced the winner of the Knitters’ Gallery of Mitered Squares eBook. Thanks again to Cooperative Press for sponsoring this contest!

This week's book review: Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman

• Elizabeth is also the host of Dark Matter Knits video podcast which I adore. Books is published by Cooperative Press. I’d like to thank them for sending this to me for review.
• This is both a comic book style story and a pattern book with 6 awesome patterns.
• I've included a snippet from my nieces Riley & Millie and my nephew Garret who thoroughly enjoyed this book! It gets a little wild and crazy at the end, but I suppose that's what happens when you ask 2, 4 & 6 year olds to be your co-hosts! Enjoy!
• The PDF is $9.95 and the Print/PDF combo is $15.95.

Contest: If you'd like to be entered to win an eBook copy of Kung Fu Knits, come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group and enter to win!

Events

Fall Shawl Style

• Show us your shawls and post to Instagram using wearing #fallshawl style
• We had 95 posts at the time of recording!  I randomly chose a winner: instagram user FibertrekTV! Congratulations!
• Special thank you to Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade, a designer of beautiful shawls. Helen is this episode's sponsor of #fallshawlstyle

Pigskin Party KAL

• Click here for the full details
• Or tune in to Episode 52 if you haven’t already
• All of the KAL Sponsors that have signed on so far are listed in the Prize Thread

Rhinebeck- NY Sheep and Wool: October 18 & 19 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

On a Happy Note

• David Allen’s Getting Things Done Seminar (the GTD book is a great way to start)
• Project Life app for iPhone by Becky Higgins
• I love that it's the time of year to wear shawls, hats and socks! Hooray for knitwear!

Quote of the Week

David Allen “I am rather like a mosquito in a nudist camp; I know what I want to do, but I don’t know where to begin.”

Thanks for tuning in this week! Segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Baby Monster

• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix in the Badlands Colorway
• Pattern: Leila, Lydia and Lucas (the Momma and Baby Monsters) by Rebecca Danger (I made the baby size) from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters

Mitered Squares (2)

• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
• Yarn Infinite Twist Helix in a variety of colors
• Patterns used: Color Square 5 & Color Square 6 from A Knitter's Gallery of Mitered Squares: 45 Unique Designs in Color, Texture & Lace by Jill Bigelow Suttel and Jane Bigelow

I talk more about the yarn and the mitered squares pattern in From the Armchair.

On the Needles

Crazy Vanilla Socks with an After-thought Heel

• Needles: US 1.5
• Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball in Colorway Fliederduft
• Progress: first sock done except for the heel. Second sock- just started the toe decreases

Started a hat with dk weight yarn from Fiberstory that I bought at Stitches.  Not frogged yet, but likely will be.

Dan's Leftovers Socks

• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Yarn: Leftovers of Cascade 220
• Pattern: customizing an after-thought heel sock for Dan's size in worsted weight yarn. Details in project page on Ravelry.

Cool Clavicle Cover

• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) (calls for US 8)
• Yarn: Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in the Ponkie Brewster Colorway
• Pattern: Cool Clavical Cover by Megan Williams
• Addictive and fun knit. Interesting take on a traditional garter tab cast on! I recommend you check this out.

Brainstorming

Upstairs Downstairs: A Cowl in Three Sizes by Paula Emons-Fuessle $5 US pattern

• Sport Weight Cowl. Diagonal lace pattern with garter stitch border and center section
• Small size calls for 250 yards of Sport Weight Yarn. Have some special yarn in mind!

Designs: I'm working on a number of different designs right now- I have so much inspiration.  I also have a new shawl design being test knit, so I expect it to be ready shortly!

From the Armchair

Infinite Twist Yarn (Affiliate link: If you enter code "Down Cellar Studio" at check out you'll receive a cool prize pack with samples of her beautiful yarn. At no additional cost to you, I will also receive a small commission to help support the podcast)

• I encourage you to go to the Infinite Twist website and check out this video to learn more about what they do. According to their site, Infinite Twist is a "Shanghai-based yarn company run by Cate Carter-Evans. We produce socially responsible hand-spun yarns made by rural and migrant women, as well as hand-dyed mill-spun yarns."
• They offer kits, yarn & spinning wheels.
• Sign up for their newsletter to get a free pattern every month!
• Check out Cate on Instagram as InfiniteTwist

We have some really fun stuff coming up with Infinite Twist next month so stay tuned.

A Knitter's Gallery of Mitered Squares: 45 Unique Designs in Color, Texture & Lace by Jill Bigelow Suttel and Jane Bigelow 

Pricing: $18.95 Ravelry Download or click here to order a print version (with free eBook version) for $26.95

• This book provides very clear instructions about how to make mitered squares, connection them etc.
• All patterns are charted, the layout is clean and the photos are beautiful.
• There is a great variety in the 45 patterns included! There are also 4 projects included in the book.
• I really enjoyed this book and I think this is a great resource to have!

Contest: Check out the book's Ravelry page. Tell me in the contest thread in our Ravelry Group what your two favorite squares are.

Events

#fallshawlstyle

• Show me your fall shawl style! How do you wear your shawls? How do you accessorize? How can you use a shawl to really jazz up an otherwise plain outfit? I want to see!
• If you're interested in hearing more about fashion and knitting tune in to the couple most recent episodes of the Knitting Pretty Podcast! Em does a great job talking about styling knitwear.
• Come chat about it in our Ravelry Group
• To be entered to randomly win a prize- post on Instagram with the hashtag #fallshawlstyle.
  • I'll randomly pick winners from the Instagram posts.
• If your photo is especially good, I'll be in contact about featuring it on the blog!

#DCSPigSkinParty

• For details see the official page for this contest here.
• I'd like to say a very special thank you to my good friend Lisa for the concept and her support. You'll see her as a moderator in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group.

On a Happy Note

• Great end to vacation (the start of which I discussed on Episode 51)
• Finished Couch to 5 K program (still not quite running 5k in 30 minutes but I'm making progress)!
• Awesome Labor Day Weekend! Knitting. My first facial. Back to School Shopping with my niece and my Mom (ran into my grandmother). Went to yoga with Mom. Went with her to purchase her new MacBook Pro!
• Two Tangled Skeins Video Podcast is running a KAL for Cool Clavicle Cover and Tan House Brook Shawl. Go check them out!

Quote of the Week

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Lewis Grizzard

Thanks for tuning in! Happy Knitting and I'll talk to you soon!

Thank you for tuning in this week! This Week’s Segments Included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needle
• Events
• In my Travels
• Close Knit Family
• On a Happy Note
  

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Off the Needles

Shawl for Grammy

• Yarn: Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere Fingering 400 yards of 55% silk, 45% Mongolian Cashmere in a very light tan color (#16)
• US 5 needles
• Pattern: new design still to be tweaked further

On the Needles

• Crazy Vanilla Socks with an After-thought Heel
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball in Colorway Fliederduft

• Purple Sparkle Legwarmers
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Yarn: Hopewood Crafts in Colorway Purple Smoke Baptista

Split into 2 cakes. Cast on 48 stitches with US 1.5 needles. Couple inches of ribbing and then stockinette for about 16 inches. Great travel knitting for Stitches Midwest.

Events

Contest:  eBook copy of Knits that Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects to Keep you Cool by Julie Turjoman. We had 61 entries! Thanks for entering. Tune in to see if you won, and if you did, please contact me on Ravelry.

In my Travels

Discussion of Stitches Midwest. For more check out these posts:

• The Yarn
• The People
• First Impressions & The Market

Close Knit Family

During our most recent pool day, I was knitting on my Zauberball socks and my niece, Riley wanted to knit too! I helped a little, but mostly she wanted to work with Auntie Krissy! It was great to see two of my favorite people knitting together!

My nephew Garret informed me his slippers are too small. He needs new ones that will fit his feet! Adding that to the Christmas knitting list.

On a Happy Note

Couch to 5k Running Progress: I'm currently on Week 8. I'm running 25-28 minutes at a time- still can't believe it. I find I do better when I run every 2-3 days instead of taking off 4-5 days in between runs.

Vacation pool days!

Garret figured out how to do a flip off the diving board (at the ripe old age of 4)

We spent a day at Roger William's Zoo then visiting a local dairy for ice cream!

Stitch Fix: for the first time I kept all 5 items. I found that my stylist really incorporated all of  the feedback I gave from previous shipments and it paid off! More details to follow in an upcoming blog post. If you're interested in trying it out, please consider using my referral code.

If you enjoyed this show or learned something from me today, I'd ask to you to please take a moment of your time to leave a star rating or quick review on iTunes to help others find the show too!

Happy Knitting! Talk to you soon!

Thank you for tuning in! Check out the full show notes at www.downcellarstudio.com (MY NEW WEBSITE)

This Week’s Segments Included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needle
• From the Armchair
• Events
• In my Travels
• Crafty Adventures
• On a Happy Note

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Off the Needles

Rainton Hat

• by Katya Frankel from the Head to Toe: Kids’ Knit Accessories Book that I reviewed in Episode 38
• Calls for Aran weight and US 6 (4.0 mm) needles. I used Cascade 220 Superwash in the Mystic Purple Colorway. I still used US 6 needles. Followed directions for the 18” circumference.

On the Needles

Shawl for Grammy

• Yarn: Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere Fingering 400 yards of  55% silk, 45% Mongolian Cashmere in a very light tan color (#16)
• US 5 needles
• Pattern: new design not yet release

From the Armchair

The Killing (tv show), particularly Seasons 1 & 2. Both available on Netflix.

Hell on Wheels (tv show still running on AMC). Just returned with Season 4 this week.

Events

Thank you for participating in the Tan House Brook Shawl KAL! We had 53 entries and 4 great winners. Tune in to see if you won! 

Michelle from Actually Knitting Podcast is running an interesting KAL right now called a PAL KAL. A podcast-a-long knit-a-long. It runs July 1 -Sept 1. Rules: The design, yarn or fiber must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). For more details, check out the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.

Contest: Put in your name to be entered to win an eBook copy of Knits that Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects to Keep you Cool by Julie Turjoman.

Check out the thread in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group to enter.

I'll be attending Stitches Midwest  August 7-10 in Shaumburg, IL

In my Travels

Prep for Stitches Midwest: Check out this post for my tips on how to be prepared to fully enjoy Stitches Midwest or your next fibery adventure!

Crafty Adventures

If you're here perhaps you've heard that my latest crafty adventure was building this new website. I hope you'll like it over here! My goal is to have blog posts 5 days a week with a mix of crafty and lifestyle content.

I would LOVE to hear what YOU want to hear and see from me. If you could take less than 5 minutes to complete this survey, I'll do my best to include the things you're interested in

On a Happy Note

• Couch to 5k Running Progress:  I'm currently on Week 6
  
• I caught a One Twisted Tree Update- Danie from Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast.
  
• I have some new iTunes reviews from the month of July. Thank you to BlueJeep & Tatooedcat!

THANK YOU for listening!

If you enjoyed this show or learned something from me today, I'd ask to you to please take a moment of your time to leave a star rating or quick review on iTunes to help others find the show too!

Happy Knitting!

Talk to you soon!

Thank you for tuning in! Today we have lots of knitting (including 2 FOs!), some upcoming travel and some family stories. Check out the show notes here.

Sorry for the issue with the first upload of this episode. Hopefully all is well now. Thanks for tuning in. Lots of FOs to discuss on this show. Some more Down Cellar Studio Progress and lots of other fun stuff.

Thanks as always for tuning in! I appreciate the download. If you're enjoying the show I'd greatly appreciate a star rating or review on iTunes!

Happy Knitting!

Lots of WIPs this week, a couple book reviews and some other fun things I've tried out recently. Have you joined our Tan House Brook KAL yet? If not, tune in and think about joining us! Enjoy!

I've caught the Stash Dash bug and want to knit (and crochet) all the things! Some travel stuff to share and a few fun stories! Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 45. This week I have 1 FO, a few new WIPS, some yarn acquisitions, a Life in Focus segment about photographing your FOs, and a segment co-hosted by my niece Emelyn about our adventures at NH Sheep & Wool! Enjoy!

A few items off the needles, a special guest, shawl KAL winners announced, the announcement of my first design & an upcoming KAL! SO much jammed into 1 hour! ENJOY!

Thanks for tuning in! I'm celebrating 2 years of podcasting, a bunch of FOs and some other fun things to share!

After a busy month of travel, Jen is back! With a number of projects off the needles, some travel adventures and yarny purchases there's a lot to chat about. Thanks for tuning in!

The knitting is in high-gear. I've done some other crafty projects, had a yarn adventure in NYC and am experimenting with some new protein smoothies. Plus- a review of Subversive Socks from Cooperative Press! Thanks for tuning in! Enjoy1 :)

Happy 2014 Everyone! Lots of FO this week, recap of 2013 and goals for 2014. Come join in the fun!

This is an off-the-cuff recording on the go! A recap of my Christmas knitting and other crafting for gifts, a funny story and some holiday cheer! Enjoy! Merry Christmas if you celebrate and best wishes to all for a Happy Healthy 2014! Show notes to be posted after Christmast at www.downcellarstudio.blogspot.com

Tune in to hear about Jen's lastest knits, a couple things on & off the needles, winners of the Fall Photography Challenge contest, 2 book reviews & MORE!

In this episode Jen is joined by Mom and some other friends live from the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. 2 interviews + lots of knitting. A little late in publishing, so thanks for your patience! Thanks for tuning in!

I've finished a few knitting projects and am working on lots more! I've got some other fun crafty things, a contest, a KAL and a photography challenge! Thanks for listening.

Thanks for tuning in. This week there's a fair bit of sweater knitting talk, 2 great book reviews and other fun chatter! Thanks for tuning in!

This week I talk about my sweater & shawl knitting, a couple book reviews and lots of other happenings! Thanks for tuning in.

In this episode I talk about my newest FO (a shawl I inadvertantly designed), chat about Fiber Revival with my niece and lots of other fun things! Thanks for tuning in. Show notes can be found here.

Lots of knitting, scrapbooking, photography and other crafty adventures in this week's show!

Mom joins me this week!! We talk knitting, do some reviews and chat a bit about our summer! Enjoy!

Show notes can be found here.

Socks off the needles... not so lucky on the tank I'm knitting. All this and more on Episode 30!

Today Jen talks about lots of socks that are on the needles, more progress with the Planche vest, a review of Handmade in the UK and some other crafty adventures! For full show notes see the blog here.

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 28

This Week’s Segments Included:

On the Needles

In My Travels

From the Armchair

Events

Brainstorming

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

On the Needles

Spring Green Garden Shawl

Yarn: The Natural Dye Studio NYMPH SOCK  

US 7 - 4.5 mm

Based off the basic shape of the Light and Up Shawl by Caroline Weins

Still deciding what to do with it. Something lacy and interesting but still simple.

Caribbean Blue Socks

Decide to use After-Thought Heel Sock Pattern by Laura Linneman

Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-Ply

Planche Vest

Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic

Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm and US 8 - 5.0 mm

First saw this at The Stitch House when I taught the GoodReader Class

Learned a new technique for joining yarn. First heard about the Double Knot on the Knitting Pipeline Podcast.  Here's a link to Jane Richmond’s YouTube Video on how to join yarn using a double knot. I was a little worried about doing this with a slippery cotton yarn, but I pulled as hard as I could and its not budging.

In My Travels

I had a great time at NH Sheep and Wool with my friends Lisa and Ryan.

My favorite purchases of the day were 2 skeins of yarn from Dirty Water Dyeworks in their Lillian base (and some kettle corn!)

From the Armchair

I used Madeline Tosh Vintage (I believe it was the Ink Colorway) for Dan’s Dark & Stormy Hat- which I finished in November 2011. Granted he wears this hat A LOT and machine washes it, but I would have expected this yarn to hold up better. Its only pilled a little bit but mostly its faded and dingy looking...

I don’t have a ton of experience with Mad Tosh yarn and I bet some of you do, so please feel leave me your thoughts and feedback in the Episode thread on the Ravelry group. Thanks!

Some new podcasts I'm watching and listening that I think you should check out.

Fiber Hooligan Podcast

Must Stash Podcast

Two Tangled Skeins

Events

MA Sheep & Wool is this weekend- May 25 & 26

Maine Fiber Frolic will be held June 1 and 2 from 9a-4p

At the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor ME

I'm not sure yet if I'm going, but would be interested to see/meet Lori from the Happycrafter207 podcast & Hopewood Crafts, and Heather from Highland Handmades and the Fiberista Files podcast.

Stitches East

Nov 7-10th in Hartford CT

Registration is now open.

I’m thinking of going on Saturday and maybe taking a class. More details once I decide for sure.

Sock KAL

Rules: Cast on June 1st or later. Finish and post your FO photos to the KAL thread by June 30th. It must be an adult sock with at least a 2 inch cuff. Any weight of yarn. Any pattern. You must be a member of the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry group to enter.

The June Sock Chat Thread  already very active! Come chat with us

What some of the group members are thinking of casting on:

Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman

Mock Cable Socks by Wendy D Johnson

Scylla Socks by Fiona Lucas

Short Sheep Socks by Audrey Bochantin

Brainstorming

2 color shawls I'm debating for my mustard and gray yarn. Any thoughts?

Heartbreak shawl by Lisa Mutch

Asunder by Lisa Mutch

Bolt by Veera Valimaki

Play by Veera Valimaki

On a Happy Note

New curtains. Have I mentioned I love Target? For $100 changed the feel of our livingroom/kitchen/diningroom which are all open to each other. Simple things can make a big difference.

Quote of the Week

This week I've got a few FOs, some new things on the needles and a review of 9 Months of Knitting! Full show notes can be found here.

Jen's back after an unexpected hiatus with lots of FOs, tales from Jamaica and a perspective on the Marathon Bomber situation in Boston. For full show notes visit the Down Cellar Studio Blog.

My first adventures in sock knitting, finally doing some scrapbooking and sewing. And we're finally seeing SNOW here in MA! All this and more on this episode. For full show notes, please go to the show blog.

I apologize so very much for the coughing in this episode. I should be able to easily edit this out but GarageBand wasn't cooperating. So it was this or no episode at all. I do hope that its not too terribly annoying! Thanks for bearing with me.

Full show notes to be posted soon here.

Thanks for tuning in for Episode 23 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.

This Week’s Segments Included:
Quick Update
Off the Needles
Brainstorming
Events
Crafty Adventures
From the Armchair
Life in Focus
Quote of the Week


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Thank you all for your kind messages. My wrist surgery on 1/7 went well. I'll know more after my folllow-up appointment with my doctor soon, but I'm officially on the mend.

Off the Needles

Diagonal Eyelet Mitts
Sheep Shop Yarn

US 6 Needles


Brainstorming

I'd like to create my own headband to use up last of Sheep Shop yarn using an i-cord cast on and i-cord edging and the diagonal eyelet pattern from the mitts.

Color work mitts - I have my eye on these Newfie Mittens

Lace jewelry frame

My next sweater??--- Oolong Cardigan by Laura Chau

Ripples shawl


Events- Out of This World KAL

Join us in the Out of this World Knit-a-Long with Sara & Lydia from Oh Loops!

4 month, 4 object knit a long
The challenge for each month will be posted in the last week of the previous month (January's is already posted here). Then you have the entire month to complete the 1 Object. You can post your FOs in both our group and in the OH Loops group to give you two chances to win!

Each month you will be asked to challenge yourself with new techniques, new colors and new patterns (all chosen at your discretion). There will be some guidance (example- in January you need to knit something for your hands) but otherwise you choose the specific pattern/yarn. You will only be required to purchase something new for the fourth and final project.

There are also Extra Credit Assignments which will only be posted in the Oh Loops Group. THey will be posted every other Friday. There will be smaller prizes up for grabs for doing the extra credit.

You must complete all 4 challenges to be entered to win

Prizes include
A skein of yarn from Oh! Loops Etsy Shop
Oh! Loops gift card
A coordinating project bag and notions bag from the amazing Silver Pumpkin Etsy shop (Don't forget-if you post your FO in both groups each month you have twice the chance to win)

Its not too late to enter- my mitts only took a couple hours!!

Come check out our January Chat Thread here.

January FOs should be posted here.


Crafty Adventures

I finally photographed my yarn stash!

I uploaded pics for a Shutterfly calendar and 2012 photo book

From the Armchair

-I finally started watching Downton Abbey, Homeland and The Mindy Project. Thoroughly enjoying them all.

-I also downloaded and started using these new apps
Wooly app
Afterglow app (heard about this from Elisa Blaha's Blog- check her out here)

Life in Focus
Challenge for the next 2 weeks-- take a self portrait

Don't forget to continue to think outside the box- take just your face, part of your face, another body part, maybe a silhouette. Get creative and post your photos here.

Quote of the Week

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

Stephen Hawking

Happy 2013! Thanks for tuning in. This week I talk about knitting, sewing, photography, announce winners for the Holiday KAL and announce a new, exciting KAL and lots lots more!

Full show notes can be found at my blog.

Another silly episode where my Mom, Diane, joins me on the podcast. I share my Christmas crafting to date and then Mom and I reminisce about Christmas crafting (the good and the ugly) from Christmases' past... and other fun traditions.

Full show notes can be found here.

This week I talk about my holiday knitting projects. a new photography podcast I've been listening to, some book reviews and other holiday related chatter.

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• On The Needles
• In My Travels
• Brainstorming
• Crafty Adventures
• On a Happy Note
• From the Armchair

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