Episode 276: More Chicken Please

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 276 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on my website.

 

This week's segments included:

 

 

• Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

 

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

 

 

Christmas in July Socks

• Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Christmas in July 2023 Colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
• Ravelry Project Page

 

Modern Classic Baby Blanket

• Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website)
• Hook: I (5.5mm)
• Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins- I used just shy of 5 skeins)
• Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50”
• The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables.

 

Auntie Krissy's Chickens

• Pattern: Chicken Family by Kensey Davis ($5 crochet pattern on Etsy)
• Hook: G (4.0 mm)
• Yarn: Premier Yarns Chunky Parfair in Mushroom, White, Ruby and Mustard.
• Ravelry Project Page
• Thanks to Riley for joining me to talk about this joint project.

 

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

 

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm

• Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
• Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
• Ravelry Project Page
• You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
• This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have!
• Progress: I finished my March squares (month 6) and unboxed month 7!

 

Woolen Camelot socks

• Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box.
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Check out my Unboxing Video for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. If you're thinking of joining, please purchase using my Affiliate Link.
• It won't cost you any extra. I will make a small commission.

 

Colleen's Baby Blanket

• Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this website)
• Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White
• Hook: H (5.0 mm)
• Progress: I've finished 3 colors, doing 7 pairs of DC/DC3 tog per color. On the 3rd color, Riviera, I ran out of yarn, so couldn't complete the last row, so I ripped back and had to start with the Kelly Green early.

 

Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top

• Pattern:  Riley found in this TikTok video
• Hook: G (4.0 mm)
• Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3)
• Ravelry Project Page
• YouTube Video
• Linked instructions

 

From the Armchair

• Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
• None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
• I'll Be You by Janelle Brown. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

 

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In My Travels

 

I took my nieces Riley and Aila to Connecticut for their birthday weekend sleepover. We got an AirBnB in Litchfield. Friday night, we stayed in and watched Gilmore Girls on Netflix (the inspiration for our adventure). Saturday we toured around! Here are some handy links.

 

• Henry David Thoreau Footbridge
• Hickory Stick Bookstore
• The Washington Food Market
• Five Janes (had some cute Gilmore Girls themed merch)
• Stuart's Floral
• The Po Cafe (for lunch)
• Mayflower Inn and Spa- inspiration for the Independence Inn
• Stars Hollow Yarn in New Preston, CT
• Arethusa Farm Ice Cream
• We shopped in a couple local thrift shops, did some window shopping in downtown Litchfield before stopping for coffee at Espresso 59.

Check out this blog post for more ideas of Exploring Washington Connecticut with a Gilmore Girls themed lens.

 

Stay tuned for a vlog coming to the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.

 

KAL News

• Splash Pad Registration Opens May 1
• Event will run Friday May 24th through Wednesday July 31, 2024
• Sponsor Call will go out SOON!

 

Events

 

• Fiber Witch Festival: April 19-21, 2024 in Salem, MA (marketplace and classes)
• Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT
• Yarncentrick Pop-up Event: May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD
• Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD
• New Hampshire Sheep & Wool: May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH
• Webs Fleece Market: May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17)
• Coggeshall Farm Sheep & Wool Festival: May 18th in Bristol, RI
• Massachusetts Sheep & Wool: may 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA
• Flock Fiber Festival- August 4-6 in Seattle, WA
• Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch)
• Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT
• NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY
• For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.

 

Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!

 

On a Happy Note

 

• I went to see the musical Company in Boston.
• I joined my parents and a few of my cousins at the Spring Fling event at my Grandmother's Assisted Living.
• Riley came for a sleepover to finish Kris's chicken. On Saturday, we spent some time at my parents, and then Dad drove us to my nephew Garret's hockey final. His team won and he scored the first and last goal of the game.
• After spending Sunday morning with a headache, I rallied to join my parents for Riley's dance competition.
• I've had 2 weeks of drawing classes through my town's Rec program. We did some basic exercises the first week and then moved into more structural architectural drawing using 2 point perspective.
• My mom's friends ran an auction event and raised over $1200 for the FearLESS Living Fund!
• Mom completed another round of chemo.
• I did a bit of studio tidying.
• Gilmore Girls weekend with Riley & Aila.

 

Quote of the Week

We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.

–KURT VONNEGUT

 

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