Thank you for tuning in to Episode 231 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes check out: www.downcellarstudio.com/231 

This week’s segments included:

• Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Some Years Later
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wordle

• Pattern: Wordle by Ham & Eggs (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Peapod (Green), Loops & Thread Impeccable in True Gray, Rowan Purelife in Alder Buckthorn (Mustard), Red Heart Super Saver in White
• Hook: D (3.25 mm)
• Directions tell you exactly how to make the format they show in the pattern or you can create your own. I chose to use one of the Riley’s actually Wordle days using a screenshot she sent me.
• I did the bottom row as one strip instead of five squares. When I joined the columns, I ran a slipped stitch down the existing stitches to match where I seamed up the previous rows
• I didn’t weave in any ends. I tucked them inside snd tied some of them together. I did one round of white to edge the front piece. Then seamed together the front and back together with sc with right sides facing out.
• I made the back piece in gray. I dont think that’s what was called for in the pattern.
• He has safety eyes and two little white arms.
• Riley is calling him Stove- after the winning word I based it on. She wants me to embroider STOVE on the back so we don’t forget his name

Perry’s Hat

• Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website)
• Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm)
• My Ravelry Project Page
• I realized i don’t do all the decreases correctly. I work them every other round until the end. 

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket

• Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
• Hook: 10 mm (N/P) hook
• Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick- Solids, Stripes and Prints (colorways used, Wheat, Seaglass, Slate, Fern, Coney Island and 
• Ravelry Project Page
• My hexagons are 3 rounds each- 2 with color (earth tones, mostly gray/blue/green), last round with Wheat. 

Brainstorming

I’m looking for a necktie pattern to knit up for my friend Liz. She’d like one with a squared off bottom (not the V bottom)

From the Armchair

Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon & illustrated by Stephanie Anderson-Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link

 If you’re looking for a great book for a child in your life- check this out. It’s beautiful!

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Some Years Later

April 2015- I knit the sample for my Trickle Shawl pattern.Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link. $5 US Knitting Pattern 

Knitting in Passing

• Riley wore her Everyday Cardigan in Merino Number 5 by Loopy Mango. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
• Aila love her A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers My Ravelry Project Page
• I shared a story about knitting with Eme’s roommate Zi.

In My Travels

• Visit to the Berkshires with the kiddos for Riley, Aila & Eme’s birthdays
• We visited Hancock Shaker Village
  • Baby animal petting through May 8, 2022
• Riley, Aila and Eme wanted to record a bit to tell you about our adventures.

KAL News

Splash Pad Party ’22 

• Official Rules- Google Doc
• Participant Sign Up- Google Form
• Check out our Sponsors- Google Doc
• Want to be a Sponsor? Please email me before 5/5- downcellarstudio at gmail dot com

On a Happy Note

• Date night with Dan the local Brewery.
• Day trip to Visit Eme. Dan drove. I knit on the way there and then was motion sick the whole way home!
• Easter!
• Ihecked out nail salon near my house and they were great.
• Dinner with Mom, Dad & Mom’s eBay friends. 

Quote of the Week

“Sometimes magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.” 

-Raymond Joseph Teller

Thank you for tuning in!
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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 230 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out show notes with photos 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
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Kim’s Christmas Stocking

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! 
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
• Hook: G (4.00 mm)
• My Ravelry Project Page

A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers

• Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)
• Yarn: Various Fingering Weight leftovers including Knit Picks Felici
• Needles: US 1 5(2.5 mm)
• My Ravelry Project Page

Kris’ birthday socks 

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Berocco Sox in the Rosehearty colorway 
• My Ravelry Project Page

Eme’s Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi

• Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash
• Hook: C (2.75 mm)
• My Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Pumpkin Patch Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.
• Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.

Perry’s Hat 

• Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website)
• Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm)
• My Ravelry Project Page

Spinning:

• Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. 
  • Spun one braid. I have one more to go.
• Malabrigo Nube. 113 grames Combed Top 100% Merino Wool in Colorway 809 Solis. 
• Planning to ply these together with Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blues. Already plied some of this with two other singles. 

Riley’s Christmas Cardigan

• Pattern: Everyday Cardigan in Merino No. 5 by Loopy Mango
• Needles: US 15 (10 mm)
• Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green (sage color)
• My Ravelry Project Page

From the Armchair

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

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In My Travels

• Tune in to hear about our trip to Newport, Rhode Island for my cousin’s wedding 
• We enjoyed a visit to Newport Vineyards for cocktail hour Friday night.
• We got breakfast at Diego’s on Saturday morning. Tip: get a reservation and order the Diego’s Huevos
• I wore a fabulous dress I got second hand at the Second 2 None Consignment Shop in Hanover, MA

KAL News

• Splash Pad Party ’22 Call for Sponsors!
• Sponsor Call: Deadline 4/25/22
• Want to sign up (after you read the details)? Please fill out this Google Form
• Info Page for Sponsors on my Website- click here 
• Kick Off Date- Monday 5/30- Memorial Day. Virtual Events.Sign ups for Participants coming soon

Events

• The Knit Girls Stash Dash usually starts in May! Stay tuned.

Ask Me Anything

I received a couple questions asking about how Mom is doing after her lung cancer diagnosis in December 2021. Tune in for more. You can also check out the video we shared in March, if you want to hear/see more.

On a Happy Note

• My friend Laura came for a visit. We celebrated our friend Kris’ birthday with shopping and dinner.
• I went for my annual physical and mammogram! PSA- don’t put off those doctor’s appointments. It’s important.
• I am enjoying the signs of Spring!
• Went for mani pedis with Mom and Trish
• My Cousin’s Wedding in Newport!
• I booked weekend getaway with Riley and Aila for their 14th and 13th birthdays. 
• Wordle text chat with my family

Quote of the Week

Learning how to be still, to REALLY be still and let life happen- that stillness becomes radiance.

-Morgan Freeman 

Thank you for tuning in!
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• Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!
• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio
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• Knit Picks Affiliate Link
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• Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
• 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.