Episode 164: Frogs, Cloths & Socks

 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 164 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

 

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

 

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Holly Press Fibers, Sunsoaked Yarns, Knit Style Yarns

 

 

Off the Needles

 

Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper
• Hook: J (6 mm)
• 855 meters

 

Autumn Stripes Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• 288 meters for Stash dash

 

Christmas Pops Socks

• Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
• 313 meters

 

Summer Dishcloths (5)

• Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream (colorway- unknown)
• Hook: I (5.5 mm)
• Pattern: basic hexagon. Free photo tutorial linked here.
• 133 Meters

 

6/24- 1 month into Stash Dash- 6405 meters. Goal 15k

 

On the Needles

 

Spooky Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)

 

Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash

 

Brainstorming

 

• Moduloncho by Shana Cohen $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
• Check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs
• To enter to win a copy- check out this thread. If its open, you're welcome to enter!

From the Armchair

Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast  (audio)

 

 

Crafty Adventures

• Distressing jeans with Laura
• Showed Riley her skirt with crochet trim. She likes it! I need to finish trim on all pockets.
• Riley, Ellie and Millie made outfits for Barbies out of balloons (like they did last summer).

KAL News

 

 

Slay the Stash 2019

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
• Check out the July Post
• Official Rules for 2019 
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019

• January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
• February- KnitCircus Yarns
• March- Holly Press Fibers
• April- Fibernymph Dye Works
• May – Another Crafty Girl 
• June- Flying Finn Yarns
• July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn

 

 Splash Pad Party

• Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • For Official Rules, click here.
  • Poolside Chat
  • Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
  • Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items
  • Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread
  • Follow #splashpadParty '19 on Instagram

Don't forget about our Starting Block Challenge - a way to encourage and support new designers. This KAL's new designer is Anne Beady and her Coral Tides shawl pattern. 


Pro Shop Sponsors

• AdoreKnit
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Infinite Twist
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Pearl & Plum
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store
• a girl and her wool
• Heddi Craft Designs
• Kino Knits
• Knit/ Wit Designs
• Knitting Daddy Designs
• Love in Stitches
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Remade by Hand Designs
• Windswept Designs

Events

•  Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80
• Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 
• I-91 Shop Hop  : Stop in your participating LYS and purchase your Shop Hop Passport for $5.

Contest, News & Notes 

• Ravelry group news: Thank you to  CrochetByChineka for starting a thread for Get Outside & Craft photos!
•  My upcoming GoodReader Tutorial PDF is nearly ready. Testers are finishing it up. Sign up for my newsletter to get a heads up and the best intro deal. 

 GoodReader Requirements:

• iPad with minimum of iOS 11
• Purchase & download the GoodReader App from the App Store (Note: this is specifically covering a workflow using GoodReader v5, and not the earlier versions) $5.99 (at time of publishing)
• Ravelry account (or other place where PDF knitting/crochet patterns can be purchased, stored, downloaded). Understanding of how to find and download a free or paid pattern from Ravelry.
• Basic knowledge of how to navigate App store and iPad

 

• Tune in to hear my thoughts about the Ravelry Announcement banning support of Donald Trump & his administration on Ravelry. Spoiler alert- I fully support Ravelry's decision. 
• Click here for a CNN article about the 1st Amendment & common misconceptions.

 

 

Life in Focus

• Build Muscle: I still need to take measurements.
• Thank you Kristina anotherhornfrog for telling me about Massage Envy App for iPhone
• Design: knitting a colorwork hat with a My Favorite Murder theme to it.

 

 

On a Happy Note

• Birthday dinner with my two besties! 
• Aila (10) and Emelyn's (15) dance recital. 
• First dinner outside on the deck.
• Double date with friend that I performed in Cabaret with. So refreshing to talk with adults outside immediate friend/family circle.
• My friend Laura came for a weekend visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our Savers run and a visit to Hornstra Farms for ice cream- coffee oreo! mmm
• First real pool day for a belated Father's Day
• Getting geared up for a July challenge through the PnP Tribe!
• Want to find a good way to participate in Plastic Free July.  Have ideas & tips? Come chat about it in the Episode 164 thread!

Quote of the Week

Asking for help with shame says: You have the power over me.

Asking with condescension says: I have the power over you.

But asking for help with gratitude says: We have the power to help each other.

–Amanda Palmer

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Thank you for tuning in!

 

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