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Syndication

Thu, 31 August 2023
Episode 261: 10th Annual Pigskin Party
 
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
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Knitting in Passing
  • KAL News
  • On a Happy Note
  • 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 )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Get $5 off with coupon code BOSTONJEN using my Affiliate Link
  • 272 meters for Stash Dash
 
Summer Scrappy Helical 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 May, finished in August)
  • 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.
  • 272 meters for Stash Dash
 
Liz's Water Bottle Holder
  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Capri Eco Cotton (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester)
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Pattern: None
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • From Amazon, I ordered Black Buckles to allow for adjusting the length of the strap.
  • My friend Liz was walking around sightseeing on a recent trip to St. Louis and mentioned she may need a water bottle holder like the one I made for Hattie (Ravelry Project Page).
  • 169.2 meters for Stash Dash
 
Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket
  • Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
  • 4 rounds per hexagon.
  • 3.75 inches each.
  • 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.
  • 62x80 inches (twin size- 60x80 inches)
  • 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
  • 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
    • This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: morning of 8/31- spinning is complete. Plying will be done this afternoon, but I can't measure the finished yarn until it is washed and dried.
 
My Little Unicorn Socks
  • Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80's child loved this one.
  • Progress: Past the heel of the second sock
 
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 )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Past the heel of the second sock
 
Brainstorming
 
  • 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
    • #DCSPigskinParty23
  • Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
  • Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)
  • Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
  • Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.
  • Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com
  • Teams will be announced on 9/1. Stay tuned to the Ravelry group and look for the "find your teams" thread.
  • Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread.
  • Virtual Kick Off Weekend
    • Thursday night for Patrons only. Patrons of every level will be invited to join. For the rest of the seaon, only those at the $5/month level and up are invited to our monthly hangouts.
    • Friday September 8 &  Saturday September 9th, events will be open to ALL.
  • Crowd Sourcing:
    • Do you have ideas for challenges or events for this season? Share your ideas in this Ravelry Thread.
    • Does anyone want to be a correspondent and report in before each episode with some key stats or highlights from the games, interesting post or projects?  Email me or DM me on Instagram if you're interested.
 
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.
  • We celebrated my grandmother's 89th birthday with a fun brunch at The Friendly Toast
  • 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
 
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Thank you for tuning in!
 
Contact Information:
 
 
Direct download: Episode_261_-_83123_11.03_AM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:10am EDT
Tue, 15 August 2023
Episode 260: Things are Getting Wild
 
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)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I originally finished in June 2022 but it was too short. I ripped out the bottom section and changed from 1 round of each color to 2 rounds each on the bottom trip and added 2 more colors (purple and pink)
  • 552 grams. 819.5 meters for Stash Dash
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket
  • Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
  • 4 rounds per hexagon.
  • Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.
  • Progress as of 8/14- 58 x70 inches  (14x20 hexis)
  • 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
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony.
  • Progress: 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff started.
 
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 )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Past the heel of the first sock
 
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 )
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: 1st sock done. On the leg of the second sock.
 
Liz's Water Bottle Holder
  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Capri Eco Cotton (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester)
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Pattern: None
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • From Amazon, I ordered Black Buckles to allow for adjusting the length of the strap.
  • My friend Liz was walking around sightseeing on a recent trip to St. Louis and mentioned she may need a water bottle holder like the one I made for Hattie (Ravelry Project Page).
 
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)
  • Ravelry Project Page
 
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
  • Official hashtag- #DCSPigskinParty23 (feel free to start using it while you prep for the KAL)
  • Registration starts Monday 8/21
  • Our Commissioners will announce Teams on 9/1
  • KAL Starts 9/7
  • Virtual Kick Off- Friday  9/8 & Saturday 9/9
  • 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
  • Broadcast- yours truly
 
Events
 
Life in Focus
 
23 for 2023 list (a few updates)
  • 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!)
  • Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August done)
  • Knit myself a pair of mittens
 
On a Happy Note
  • 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!
  • 2 nights of Tock and ice cream at the pool. The first night Liz and I taught Stephanie and Kris how to play. The second night, Mom, Riley and I played.
  • Emelie's birthday party
  • 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
 
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Contact Information:
 
Direct download: Episode_260_-_81523_11.06_AM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:11am EDT
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