Mon, 12 October 2015
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!
- 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.
- Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers, Djinni Sock base (MCN)
- Needles: US 1.5
- Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern by Megan Williams
- Pattern: Amigurumi Spike the Dragon by Little Muggles
- Yarn: leftover Impeccable Loops and Threads
- Hook: G
- Pattern: Hug Monster by Linda Salant
- Yarn: White Birch Fiber arts- Electric Slide colorway- leftover from Rhinebeck socks
- Hook: C 2.75mm
- Pattern: Updated Parkskin Slippers by Joan James
- Needles: US 8
- Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash. Hunter Green.
- 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
- 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
On a Happy Note
- 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
   
Ask Me Stuff:
erelsi on Rav asked: Ok, this might be an odd question for most Ravelers, but… could you talk a little about how you build, manage, and use your stash?
Pigskin Party
Special thanks to headline sponsors:
Announced all prizes, and winners of September Bingo, Participation and Interception Prizes. Tune in to hear if you won!
October interception
- Knit/Crochet a stuffie, any animal, doll, creature etc.(does not necessarily have to be an actual mascot) - 100 Interception pts.
- (Optional) Knit/crochet an outfit in your favorite NFL/ College/ High School team colors for your stuffie)- Additional 100 Interception pts.
For full rules and details check out this thread.
Thanks for listening!
Direct download: Episode_75-_Wood_Chopping_Season.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 1:56pm EDT
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Sat, 19 September 2015
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
Off the Needles
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- Yarn: Freia Handpaints Fingering & Mad Color Fiber Arts
- Needles: US 7
- I added keyhole to this one because I always wear them bandana style and that helps it stay in place nicely.
- Thank you to my test knitters who are going like gangbusters on both versions!
- I blocked this using Knitter's Pride Blocking Wires
- Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Variegated Twist in Late Night Lite Brite Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- 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.
On The Needles
- 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
- Pattern: Crochet Giraffe by Emma Dent
- Hook: C 2.75mm
- Yarn: Cascade 220 SW in various colors
- I suggested a blog post that has a tutorial on how to do the color change differently but it was unavailable for most of the past couple weeks. It seems to be working now, thankfully.
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- 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.
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- Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCN Fingering in Woodland Friends Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
Cleaning out the studio during Labor Day weekend   Here's a little tour I posted to YouTube
Knitting in Passing
- Dan's Aunt Nancy made my Tan House Brook Shawl! I was so touched!
Events
Prize winners for Trickle Contest announced
On a Happy Note
- 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
Ask Me Stuff
This week I answered questions from purplepollypocket & yarning4asmile re: learning new techniques and whether I have a favorite skein of yarn.
Pigskin Party
What is the Pigskin Party KAL? For details, check out the rules page.
- Welcome to all of our new players!
- Don't forget that most winners are announced on the podcast so be sure to tune in.
- We have a September Interception going on.
- There is always a separate thread for each Interception (generally around 1 per month).
- Enter for points in the End Zone Dance thread.
- But this year you can also enter your Interception FO in an Interception FO Thread to be entered to win a prize.
- Monday night Bingo with Lisa will be starting this Monday 9/21. Check out this thread for details.
- If you're curious to see what's going on- check out the Stats thread
- Check out the first Winner Take All Challenge
- I will be cutting off sponsor donations on Friday 9/25. On the next podcast I'll be sharing the details of the prizes donated. I will also compile the list of sponsors, links and overview of their shop in a Google Doc which I'll make available to everyone to have for reference
Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!
Coupon Codes are listed in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Board
Thanks for tuning in!
Direct download: Episode_74__Socks__Toys.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 9:45pm EDT
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Fri, 4 September 2015
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
Snowman Ornament #1
Hook: C 2.75 mm
- Cascade 220 Superwash in White
- Added crochet chain loop in back to make it an ornament. Made a green crocheted scarf. (Directions in pattern)
- I used safety eyes and embroidered a mouth and twig-like arms with black fingering weight yarn.
- Yarn: Knit Circus Magnificent DK- April Skies Colorway
- Needles: US 8
- First DK weight version. Made mods to suit the shorter yardage
- Really impressed with the yarn, very squishy and soft. Color progressions are beautifully done so subtle and lovely
- Hook:
- Yarn: Lion Brand- Cypress Double Crochet Washcloth
- Mods: I made this 18 stitches wide
On the Needles
- Pattern: Perfect Retreat Shawl by Susan B Anderson $6.00
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Yarn: Fiberstory Fave Sock in Colorway Sterling (medium gray)
- Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Rare Gems Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Variegated Twist in Late Night Lite Brite Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- First sock is finished. love how yarn spiral pools at the top and then does the variegated twist around the leg and foot.
- Great colors- fuschia, mustard, teal, navy
- Going to be gift for friend Laura. Saw the 3 skeins of OTT I purchased. When they arrived I posted on IG. She's been asking for socks and is very knit worthy. Didn't finish in time birthday in August but she should be coming to visit in Sept :)
- Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
- Hook Size: D 3.0mm
- Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square
- Started making more colored centers with scraps I received in trades at Stitch Midwest
- Pattern: Crochet Giraffe by Emma Dent
- Hook: C 2.75mm
- Yarn: Cascade 220 SW in various colors
- Ann, roocmc, suggested a blog post that has a tutorial on how to do the color change differently. Ripped out what I had and it looks much better.
- Yarn: Freia Handpaints Fingering & Mad Color Fiber Arts
- Needles: US 7
- Design nearly finished.
- If you're interested in test knitting, please PM me on Ravelry (BostonJen)
Crafty Adventures
- My friend Megg bought me a beautiful teal colored square, wooden tray with tiles to inset in it. We had all 7 of my nieces and nephews paint them!
- I've been sewing scraps of mostly Amy Butler fabrics together into a random patchwork effect. I will make this into a curtain to hide the underneath section of my desk.
- I had an impromptu night with my best friend, Kris (and niece/nephew Aila & Will) ast night. Kris started a sewing project from Aila's old dress and pajamas. I knit on my shawl and Aila worked on her weaving project.
Events
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
What is the Pigskin Party KAL?
- 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)
We're off to a great start this year! As today:
- 178 players on the Roster
- 24 confirmed sponsors in addition to our 10 Headline Sponsors
- 28 coupon codes
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- Special thank you to Carmen, a simplehomestead, who created a Google Worksheet and shared it with the group for easier tracking of your points.
- TarynL is starting a Fantasy Football League for those interested. Draft is September 9th so check out the thread before 9/8 to sign up :)
- I've added the Chat Room Feature to the group. If you're on the main DCS Ravelry group page, you'll now see a button that says "Chat Room." Lisa will be using this for Bingo on Monday nights but we can use it anytime. If you see someone in there, feel free to go in and chat!
- Another thing I think it would be fun to do, is to post a selfie on Instagram and tag it #DCSPigskinPartyKAL2015 so we can get to know each other.
This week I shared a little bit about each of our Headline Sponsors. Please check them out (and thank them for sponsoring this KAL
I'll tell you more about our other sponsors next time, but here are links to each of their websites
We have an enormous amount of coupon code from our very generous sponsors. Details are posted in the Ravelry group which is the best place to go to find all KAL related info.
Most good through end of 2015 of through SuperBowl Weekend but look closely at the expiration dates.
On a Happy Note
- Riley to knitting group again- she didn't do ANY knitting. She wanted to play with my friend Jenn (audio at end of the show)
- Beach day a couple weeks ago Megg's fried scallops
- Aila and Will for a sleepover- always fun! Dan had to work in the morning and they thought he was hiding to scare them. fun to listen to them chatter and plan together.
- My nephew Garret's obsession with my making slippers for my brother.
- Went to my first yoga class in ages on Monday! Felt so good to move! Still doing my PT and have to take things very slowly.
- 4 day weekend!!
- I joined Periscope. I'm BostonJen there. Come friend me!
Direct download: Episode_73-_Ready_for_Kick_Off.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 2:04pm EDT
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Sun, 16 August 2015
Thanks for tuning in! Check out www.downcellarstudio.com/72 for full show notes and photos.
Direct download: Episode_72-_Stitches_Midwest_Recap.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 8:58pm EDT
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Fri, 31 July 2015
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 71! Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for full show notes including lots of fun photos!
Today's segments include
- Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- Events
- Contest, News and Notes
- Knitting in Passing
- On a Happy Note
Off the Needles
- Crochet Pattern of same name by Justine Dalipe
- Hook: D
- Yarn: leftover Berrocco Vintage from stash
- Will calls him Rock n Rolla (after Pokemon character Roggenrola)
- Yarn: Miss Babs Kawaeh (leftovers in stash)
- Pattern: Best Bunny by Lion Brand
- Hook: D
- Pink body, face and limbs. Perfectly wreckless for ears. Safety eyes
- Friend's daughter's first birthday
- Yarn: white birch fiber arts. Electric Slide colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
- Felt like they flew off the needles. LOVE White Birch stripes! She will be at Stitches and I can't wait to score some more.
- Weigh for STASH DASH
- {This is a working title for new shawl design}
- Needles: US 7
- Yarn: Fiber Optic Kashmir, 420 yard set gradient- MCN base
On the Needles
- Yarn: Freia handprints fingering. 75g skein
- Needles: US 7
- Yarn: Cascade 220 SW in various colors
- Pattern: Baby Owl by Little Muggles
- Hook: C
- Yarn: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8613 Zuckerstreusel
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Cast on 56
Sock Yarn Blanket
- Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock & Plymouth Select DK (white)
- Hook Size: D& H
- Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square
- 71 squares complete for Stash Dash
- DK- used 142g (2.6 yards per gram)= 369.2 yards = 337 meters
- Fingering (basing it on 400 yards to 100 grams) (4 yards per gram)- used 142 grams- 568 yards = 519 yards
- Total: 865 meters
- I used the Citric Acid soak method with instructions from the Knitmore Girls on the colorful centers before adding white
Dan's Dress Socks
- Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock in Rocky Top colorway (browns, navy, bit of dark green)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
Brainstorming
- 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!
Events
Contest, News and Notes
Trickle Shawl KAL-- extended through the end of summer
- 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
Knitting in Passing
- I took Riley (7 years old) to my local knitting group last week when I was on vacation. She loved it and wanted to share some audio with you.
On a Happy Note
- Update on Achilles - the boot is off. I need to do 4-6 weeks of physical therapy next
- Vacation was GREAT!
- Will & Aila sleepover from Sunday-Tuesday, Tuesday was Will's 8th birthday. I decorated the kitchen and put a candle in his waffle. The kids thought that was great!
- On Will's birthday we went to Legoland! He and Aila had SO much fun! They shared audio too!
- Friday-Sunday I got to hang out with my friends Amy, Nicki & Ryan. So fun!
Direct download: Episode_71-_Sweet_Summertime.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 10:09pm EDT
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Sat, 11 July 2015
Direct download: Episode_70-_Grannies.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 12:25pm EDT
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Tue, 16 June 2015
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 69! This week, we had a special guest, my mom Diane! For full show notes and photos visit. www.downcellarstudio.com/69
Today's segments include
Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Events
Contest, News and Notes
Knitting in Passing
In My Travels
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
Stripey Leftovers Hat
- Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood
- Yarn: leftovers- Dragonfly Fibers & some mystery black yarn
- Needles: US 5- 3.75mm
- Pattern: Argent by Hunter Hammersen
- Needles: US 6- 4mm needles
- Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo (sport) color 1130 Jade- 80% Merino, 20% Bamboo
- Used Jenny's surprisingly stretchy bind off.
- Blocked out huge and I love it!
- Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Pitter Pat Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mm
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Cast on 64, 2x2 rib. loving spiral pooling.
- Decrease to 60 after ribbing and then to 56 about an inch later. almost a striping effect! Made them extra tall
- Did the Citric Acid Treatment on them.
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- Yarn: RAF: Fraternal Twin Brother to RBF- Self striping colorway from Kirby Wirby. 75% Superwash BFL, 25% nylon (first time using BFL)
- Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mm
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Did the Citric Acid Treatment on them.
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- Pattern: Alien by Hannah Kaminsky
- Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in the Ghoulish colorway
- Eyes from 6060 (etsy shop).
- 2-3 inches tall. Looks just like the photo!
- Yarn: Lion Brand. Lion's Pride Woolspun Bulky- 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
- Hook: K 6.5 mm
Mom and I discussed some old grant square blankets she made when I was a kid. She thought they were so ugly she wouldn't even put them together, but my Nana decided they should be finished and seamed them up. We used them in the car when we were kids.
For the record Mom thinks granny square blankets with more modern yarns are perfectly nice!
On the Needles
- 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.
- Pattern: Hallow Moon by Dieuwke van Mulligen
- Yarn: Ashton Studio Arts Genoa Fingering- Almost Black & trio of peach/salmon mini skeins
- Needles: US 7- 4.5mm
- Modification- edge: RS, s1wyif, k1, s1wyif. WS: k1, s1wyif, k1.
- Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn
- Needles: US 5
- Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. Will make a very long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.
- Random striping- gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine
- Yarn: white birch fiber arts. Electric Slide colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
- Pattern: Whiz Bang by Sarah S
- Yarn: Socks that Rock in the Grimm Colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
- Slipped stitches that are staggered.
- My first toe up sock. Looking forward to the Bootylicious Heel!
Brainstorming
- Crochet cowl from blog: Pink Milk
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- Looks like its knit. Striped up. Would be a great stash buster.
From the Armchair
Events
- Participating in Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast
- 2,888 yards complete= 2640 meters
Contest, News and Notes
Trickle Shawl Kits available from Infinite Twist now! Kits available in single colors and five-color gradients and include 500 yards of hand-dyed yarn, a bamboo circular knitting needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pattern marking pencil, and a zippered brocade notions pouch. and free shipping for the U.S. and China. Canada and UK shipping is now $10 (formerly $20), other international is $20.
- 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
Knitting in Passing
- Knitting on socks Will's baseball game and ended up teaching someone how to Magic Loop
- Knitting after dinner at the bar at a local restaurant and a friend of a friend asked about knitting and then asked if she could try it! I was impressed with her enthusiasm.
In my Travels
- Portland, Maine for the weekend
- We both enjoyed massages at the Nine Stones Spa
- I visited 2 yarn shops Knit Wit & Tess Designer Yarns
- We sampled beer at 4 different breweries
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- Rising Tide
- Bissell Brothers- I love their Substance Ale (IPA)
- Foundation- I loved their Epiphany IPA
- Allagash
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- 4 free samples just for visiting!
- First time trying AirBnB and we were really pleased with the experience.
On a Happy Note
- Birthday dinner with the fam
- Dinner & movie with my 2 best friends
- Pool party birthday (after recording)
- Mom received great customer service from Heart Warmer Gifts on Etsy
Quote of the Week
I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.
Audrey Hepburn
Direct download: Episode_69-_A_Chat_with_Mom.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 6:40pm EDT
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Mon, 25 May 2015
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!
Direct download: Episode_68-_Stash_Dash_Crazed.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 7:11pm EDT
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Sat, 9 May 2015
Thanks for tuning in. This week's segments included:
- Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- In My Travels
- Events
- Contest, News and Notes
- Knitting in Passing
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
Crochet Bunting
- Hook Size: D 3.0mm
- Yarn: leftover Oh Loops Platinum Socks in the Cindy Lou Who color way
- Pattern: Mary, Millie and Morgan by Susan B Anderson
- Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in various colors
- Needles: US 3
Mother's Day Socks
- Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns in the Marceline colorway.
- Needles: US 1.5
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
On the Needles
Sock Yarn Blanket
- Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
- Hook Size: D 3.0mm
- Pattern: double crochet granny square
- Pattern: Argent by Hunter Hammersen
- Needles: US 6- 4mm needles
- Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo (sport) color 1130 Jade
Colorful Cowl
- Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn, 50% Llama, 40% Merino, 10% Angora in gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine
- Needles: US 5
- Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. Will make a very long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.
- Yarn: RAF: Fraternal Twin Brother to RBF- Self striping colorway from Kirby Wirby. 75% Superwash BFL, 25% nylon
- Needles: US 1.5
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Maryland Socks
- Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Pitter Pat Colorway (hot pink, hot orange, hot purple, watermelon/strawberry pink, electric blue and a tealy green.
- Needles: US 1.5
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Brainstorming
- Purple baby hat for Kiley (MiniPurlGirl) on Ravelry who is collecting purple baby hats as part of her senior project to raise awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome, the Period of Purple Crying and Accidental Infant Death. If you're interested, check out Kiley's Ravelry profile for details on where to send hats by the end of May. She is offering a A skein of purple Wollmeise will be randomly given to one donator. One entry per hat. #ClickforKiley if you post on Instagram or Facebook.
- Stash Dash 2015- Knit Girlls Event- May 22nd-August 14th.
- Suburban Stitcher- Around your Neck KAL- June 1- August 31st.
- Michelle Actually Knitting- PAL KAL. June 1- September 1 Use pattern, project bag, stitch markers, yarn... made by podcasters. This year she's going to be offering coupon codes, including one from me, so go check out her Ravelry group.
In My Travels
- Emelyn and I share the story of our visit to Gore Place Sheep Shearing Event in Waltham with Lisa.
   
- I recount my first experience at Maryland Sheep & Wool!
    
- Maryland Sheep & Wool purchases:
Events
Marathon Spring Cleaning -Marathon KAL - pulled for winners between episodes & posted. Check out thread on Ravelry if you haven't already!
Fiber Related Plans for 2015
Contest, News and Notes
Trickle Shawl Kits available from Infinite Twist now! Kits available in single colors and five-color gradients and include 500 yards of hand-dyed yarn, a bamboo circular knitting needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pattern marking pencil, and a zippered brocade notions pouch. and free shipping for the U.S. and China. Canada and UK shipping is now $10 (formerly $20), other international is $20.
Trickle KAL Instagram Contest (Starting now and running through June 30, 2015)
- Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn (when pattern is published separately later this month).
- 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.
Knitting in Passing
A nice lady, whose name I later learned is Sue, asked on the train one afternoon if I was knitting a Curl! [She was correct] Now that's a first!
On a Happy Note
- Getting back into habit of cooking & running.
- Planning a weekend away with Dan to Portland, Maine.
- The joy in seeing Aila open the doll I knit for her birthday. She told Emelyn "I asked for one and she made it for me!!!"
 
- The snow is gone and it's finally getting warm here.
- Mother's day is coming up Sunday. Happy Mother's Say to all of you moms and grandmothers out there.
Quote of the Week
A mom reads you like a book, and wherever she goes, people read you like a glowing book review. ~Robert Brault
Direct download: Episode_67-_Festivals_Abound.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 8:27pm EDT
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Sun, 19 April 2015
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.
Direct download: Episode_66-_Trickle_Shawl.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:55pm EDT
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