Down Cellar Studio Podcast
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Episode 313: Fresh
01/31/2026
Episode 313: Fresh
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 313 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins I mended Hattie's mittens (store bought) and added snaps to her mermaid's removable tail. Granny Square Ski Helmet Balaclava Pattern: none Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather & Marina, Big Twist Value Solids in Aqua, Vanna's Choice in Charcoal Gray + 1 unknown blue worsted weight acrylic yarn. I did one square to practice and see how I liked the colors together. Originally had a pop of a lime green in there. Liked the colors but didn't love the square. I also used that square to see for the smaller skeins (~30g) would I have enough yarn. I made a second square and that one I really enjoyed. 7 colors- from center out- light gray, medium/bright blue, white, aqua, charcoal, marina (teal), white I made 8 squares. Check out t from Grandma.era on how to seam them together. Chroma Twist Bulky in Cousteau for trim around the face and along the bottom edge. It was riding on the train with me in my AdoreKnit Pigskin Party bag. Did you see that Steph from Adoreknit donated 10% of her Down Cellar Studio KAL items to our FearLESS Living Fund? With your help she donated $613 in 2025! On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Back to the Future Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes. Micro-Sock Kit in the Back to the Future Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Back to the Future Sock set- gifted to me by Sue & Chelsea- part of their 4 Sundays of Advent yarn in 2025. About the Colorway- speckles of pink, orange, yellow purple and blue with a blue/purple mini. I cast these on before day trip up to Loon Mountain. I am almost to the heel of sock 1. Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Size: 3 Drawstring- fingering weight yarn- US 6 DPNs. I washed it several times, because it was bleeding yellow. I had to wash it several times before all of the rest of the dye let go. Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's that she made a about this spin/knit. I plied up about 8.5 grams of the BFL with the Finnsheep. 23 wraps (690 inches/19 yards) Knit up a swatch on a US 4 and got gauge almost exactly To knit another size 3 Traveler I think I need approximately 19 ounces of each fiber. I did a lot of spinning during the big snowstorm we got last weekend. I am so into it! I cleaned my wheel and wound off fiber onto storage bobbins. Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: worked on the foot of the second sock during game night at home Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on . Video tutorial available on the Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Inspired by Rachel ( on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea ( on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL. Ends December 21st (but you don't have to finish. 2 prize drawings will be done). My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on . Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this post. Progress- made one more. Total to date: 12 Hattie's Rainbow Mittens Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Vegas Baby colorway Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Cast on at Fiber Club at my library. The next morning my train was slow so I finished all but the thumb on the first mitten. Cast on second About the colorway- stripes of gray, blue, green, mustard, red and pink. From the Armchair Podcast: (Tortoise Investigates/The Observer) The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash. . (recommended by Paige) 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. Some Years Later A look back my 2025 fiber crafting and podcast related items. 60 projects- click here to see these projects in . 47 gifts/ 13 for me 34 knit/ 26 crochet No finished spinning projects 1 bag 3 blankets 6 cozies 8 hats 25 socks 1 Christmas stocking 1 sweater 2 tops 13 toys Other fun numbers: Podcast Episodes- 23 Videos on YouTube- 33 BostonJen1- Instagram Followers-10,275 - I finally hit 10k!!!!!!! Ravelry Group Members: 3137 (up from 2981 in 2024) 1 Interview for Love in Stitches Group Podcaster Meet-ups: 1 with Natalie at Flock; 1 at Rhinebeck I was paid to do social media for the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul Knitting in Passing I am teaching classes on the OMG Sock at Staci's Stitches, my LYS and enjoying seeing my students progress! My friend Mara texted me from the Celtics game the other night saying she was fairly sure one of the other fans in her section was wearing an Ice Time Hat (one of my designs)- you can find the pattern on & KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- . Check out this Thread for 4th & Goal with Yarnaceous Fibers Challenge Details Wild Card WIP Bonus- check out this thread for details (ran 1/5/26 through 1/16/26)- 43 projects finished. Check out this view of the which shows all of the Projects mentioned. A few highlights: ScrapperChris made a beautiful snowflake cardigan (started in 2020)- TXHeather crocheted a 2k+ meter Christmas Tree skirt (also started in 2020)- IWillKnitUaSock- finished knitting a beautiful Angel's Eyes cabled cardigan sweater by Thea Colman that she started in 2022- ImaginedLandscapes finished not 1 but 2 beautiful sweaters, the Diona Pullover () & the (Ravelry Project Page) Commentator Update We are in the home stretch of the Pigskin Party and players are working hard to finish their projects before the clock expires! I wandered over to the end zone dance thread to see what players have finished recently. Here are some amazing projects that caught my eye: Adrie9 finished a knitted knockers blitz! Some of them are specific requests and others for general donation. Katanorand finished an amazing spinning project! 26 oz of beautiful 3-ply yarn! Players have also completed some beautiful intricate socks! Rosberrycrafts completed some beautiful Christmas colorwork socks Fgcreations posted a picture of her second completed pair of socks for 2026! Amazing! They are another beautiful colorwork pattern and the colors she chose are beautiful Sandima finished a lovely pair of mosaic socks that used 4 colors for the q4 challenge. So pretty! There’s been a lot of conversation in the January huddle about laundry…yep, you heard that right. It’s actually pretty fascinating. I’ve learned a lot. But whether you are into laundry or not, come on over to the friendliest place on the internet before the PSP is over! Events - Sunday February 8 from 10a-4p in Boston, MA at the Boston Public Market- March 21 & 22nd from 10a-5p in Boston, MA - April 24-26th in Salem, MA - May 9 & 10 in Deerfield NH Life in Focus 26 in 2026 List A-Aim for one night at week at the pool in July and August- make it regular and invite friends to pop over B- Blood- donate at least 5 times C- Christmas Sleepover D- Declutter 26+ items E- Events- go to at least 26 ticketed events F-Find 2-6 new things and try them out! G-Go on a trip with Dan (just us) H- Headshots for Hattie I- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum- GO! J- Journal- Write 365 entries in my I Remember Journal about Mom (inspired by Liz Craft who talked about it on of Happier in Hollywood podcast) K- Knit at least 2 projects with handspun L- Literary pursuit- read at least 65 books M- Museum- go to at least 1 N- NYC- go visit Laura at least once O- Organize a FearLESS Living Fundraiser P- Puzzle- do at least 1 with Dan Q-Quarterly review of calendar/photos & goals (to make Year in Review easier and faster)- calendar it! R- Restaurant- try at least 1 new local restaurant S- Socks- knit 26 pair T- Tattoo U- Up the amount of muscle in my body- at least 1 pound by end of the year. V- Vlogmas- take the year off (even if you're tempted) W- Wheel- sit down at my spinning wheel every month (put reminders on my calendar at the beginning of each month to help remind me) X- Cross 1 thing off this list that no longer serves me Y-Yoga at least 2-6 times Z- Create Zone to keep important papers 2026 Word of the Year: Fresh (think: fresh start, fresh foods, fresh powder, fresh air, etc new & therefore interesting or exciting recently made, done etc & especially not yet changed by time in a than by a such as clean and pleasant , , and not : (of a ) , , and (of ) and ; than in a : recently done On a Happy Note Wonder at ART- extended through 2/5. Check out their for tickets. Sound of Music at the Boston Opera House Game night with Liz, Jay, Riley and Dan. A snowy slow MLK weekend. Car shopping. I've been able to hack 3 classes a week at my gym. A cold walk with Megg at Wompatuck. A cute message about Miles enjoying his Christmas gifts- "emotional support calendar" A pipe broke while I was washing woolies on Sunday during snowstorm. Silverlining was that Dan had the part we needed on hand and was able to fix it so quickly. Quote of the Week "Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." -Nathaniel Hawthorne ---- Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 312: Crafting & Contemplation
01/15/2026
Episode 312: Crafting & Contemplation
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 312 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Knitting in Passing From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 (blue to purple gradient in 2-50g skeins) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Project Page I got 35 mm eyes from Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Splendid Sock (100% SW Merino) in the Emerald Colorway, Murky Depths Deep Sock in the Age of Aquarium Colorway & Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Vanilla Bean colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 2 Project Page The first sock is a colorwork leg sock with things the Very Hungry Caterpillar I measured from another socks- 12 rounds per inch. Goal is a 5 inch leg (after cuff), so ~60 rounds Cast on 56 sts with US 1.5 for cuff. After cuff, knit a few rounds before doing 4 sets of increases (4 increases each time) to get to 72 sts. Then changed to US 2 needles and tested for stretchiness after first block of colorwork. Using that I plotted out the colorwork for one sock based on Pacific Knit Co's set. The second sock is has 12 round stripes of the 2 green colorways with a red toe to look like the caterpillar. Miles Penguin Pattern: Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn- free crochet pattern on the Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted minis in Black, Clarity, White and Orange colorways Hook: C (2.75 mm) Project Page For this one I used two black circles bordered by white so I could skip the safety eyes (Miles is under 2 years old). Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I started these socks in October 2024 and finished on January 5, 2026 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Progress: finished the first sleeve and I'm at the cuff of the the second. Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's that she made a about this spin/knit. I found 4oz of Ironwood Hill Farm Roving- Finnsheep combed top that I purchased in April 2021. Unfortunately I can't find more of this on Cece's Wool site or Ironwood's etsy shop, but I think it will give me the idea for a tan/brown color plied with the colorful yarn, so I spun enough to make a sample yarn to swatch with. Brainstorming Crochet Ski Helmet Balaclava available on for $7.36 Knitting in Passing Millie finished the hat she was knitting for her dad with yarn from Plied Yarn Co. Aila loved her goose purse! Her reaction was priceless Eme loved their Very Hungry Caterpillar socks My dad bought me a set of 2 organizers for socks. Each holds 30 pair. Great for my handknits. They sit on the shelf in our closet and are a gray cotton/linen that matches our hampers! Here's an in case you're interested in checking them out. From the Armchair The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. . Tilt by Emma Pattee. . 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 Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Thread. Winner announced Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- . Check out this Thread for 4th & Goal with Yarnaceous Fibers Challenge Details December Participation Winners Announced Wild Card WIP Bonus- check out this thread for details Commentator Update Happy new year pigskin partiers! The January huddle is abuzz with conversation. Several players have posted a list of everything that they made in 2025. We have some really prolific players in the group! The best thing about the conversation is that no one is competitive about it. Just lots of celebrations! I find it kind of inspiring to see what others have accomplished. For example, hikesandbikes finished 54 knitted knockers! What a great cause! It inspires me to try knitting some this year. Come on over and join the chat if you want to get inspired too! A few players have decided that they want to make sweaters in 2026. If you want to join in the fun, hop on over to a new Sweater MAL thread: Another interesting topic of conversation in the January huddle stemmed from the unfortunate injury of one of our players. Sadly, she sprained her wrist. The group came through with lots of ideas for what to do when you can’t knit and crochet, including needle felting, doing puzzles, watercolors, playing with art supplies, journaling and as MrsQuilt put it, “whining, reading, and actually paying attention to what is on the TV” I am wishing you all health, happiness, and strong crafting mojo in the new year! Mary Events - January 18th & March 8th in Wayland, MA : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL - Sunday February 8 from 10a-4p in Boston, MA - April 24-26th in Salem, MA Contest, News & Notes Check out my Vlogmas videos if you haven't already- click here for the full . Thanks to Nellsknitting for starting a thread in the Group about a Sweater KAL 2026. (Danielle in MA)- great chatter about WIPs, planning etc. Want to cast on and need some encouragement? check it out. Life in Focus In this episode I reviewed my 2025 word of the year and 25 in 25 list. My Word of the Year for 2025: Welcome 25 in 2025 Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, Sept) Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year (my Christmas gift from him) Buy new ski boots Go camping (scheduled for June) Kayak 2-5 times (Saco- 2 days) Do at least 5 walks with others (Megg 3/30) bike riding with Dan twice in March. Walked with Megg (April), hike Mount Monument (Dan, Megg, Tom, Aila), Laura in 2 National Parks in Washington State Take 2-5 yoga classes (outside of the house)--- option- https://balancestudiocohasset.com/book-a-class/ Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly (had 25 done in 2024)- does not include daily lessons Spend a day at Raffa Life- September 21 with Laura and Megg Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- fallen off. Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to)(10) Read at least 60 books- all books count (even poetry etc) Get at least 2 massages at Oasis (1 in April, 1 in June, 1 in September) See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru, The Long Walk, Blue Moon, Wicked for Good) Knit 2-5 garments for me (Aurealis - WIPs-Monsoonee Sweaters, granny stripe tank, Bayside tank) Granny tank, Bayside Shirt Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket Crochet at least 5 toys (1: hedgehog 2& 3: Love Bugs, 4 pop-tart, 5 butterfly- another butterfly WIP, and TRex) Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Jan, Feb & March, April, July, August, September, Oct, Nov (forgot May & June) Have a crafty day with Emelie Knit a slouchy hat for myself Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, White Lotus official podcast, severance official podcast, Cramped) Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara (bringing the tradition back) Buy a firebox and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it) (Debbie, deafelis recommended) Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation -deafelis- Debbie told me about it Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes On a Happy Note Dad's knee replacement was a big success! I stayed with him from December 5-21. Dad and I had a lovely visit from our friend Merry who came with an unexpected gift- a bracelet with beads made from my mom's funeral flowers in red (ruby slipper), yellow (yellow brick road) and white for home. Dan and I had a lovely double date night at the Irish pub with friends. I was able to see my 7 year old niece Hattie as Gretl in Sound of Music (twice!!!) Making Aunt Milly's cookies with Riley and Millie (and having a sleepover with them). Christmas Eve & Christmas Day were both lovely. Definitely different without my Mom and grandmother there but it was still a joy to be together. Our friend Gail joined us as she usually does and brought all sorts of fun games for us to play. The Sunday after Christmas, I was able to spend all afternoon with my grandmother, some of that alone. My friend Megg came over because she wanted to visit and say goodbye. We had dinner together after. My friend Laura came in for NYE. Small get together with friends at my Dad's turned into a real party, though most didn't stay until midnight. Megg wanted it to be a sparkly kind of night so Laura and I got outfits for the three of us at the consignment shop on the way over! Very silly fun. My cousin Mike and his husband Kyle came up from Florida. My grandmother's services were beautiful with contributions from lots of family members. While it was more stressful than mom's, and it was the worst form of deja vu having the same schedule for that exact same Thur/Fri two years in a row- my grandmother would be happy with how it all turned out. Skiing on Saturday after the funeral. 7 of us, impromptu trip, icy conditions but we still had a blast. Quote of the Week “Amidst the normal hard stuff is the abnormal hard stuff. You may be doing great, but no one great always had it great. At the end of each day, as you prepare for the next, I hope you take an inventory of your life, your thoughts and where you’re headed. The wind can take you some cool places, but so can your paddle.” ― Richie Norton ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 311: Advents & Adventures
12/15/2025
Episode 311: Advents & Adventures
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 311 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Kris' Christmas socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway & Patons Kroy in Red for heels Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I knit pair of socks out of this same colorway for Mom in 2019- Project Page here. That was my 100th pair of OMG Heel socks. Elsa Pattern: Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern available on ) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava (worsted weight acrylic yarn) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Project Page Fantastic, really clear pattern. Body is worked from the bottom up all the way through the head, then you add two arms and a cape on the back. I ironed the cape and body to smooth out the fabric. Penguin Pattern: Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn- free crochet pattern on the Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted minis in Black, Clarity, White and Orange colorways Hook: C (2.75 mm) Project Page Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Splendid Sock (100% SW Merino) in the Emerald Colorway, Murky Depths Deep Sock in the Age of Aquarium Colorway & Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Vanilla Bean colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 2 Project Page Cast on 56 sts with US 1.5 for cuff. After cuff, knit a few rounds. 4 sets of increases (4 increases each time) to get to 72 sts. Then change to US 2 needles and test for stretchiness after first block of colorwork. Mapped out the colorwork for one sock based on Pacific Knit Co's set. Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 (blue to purple gradient in 2-50g skeins) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I cast this on to bring to Rhinebeck on my Lemonwood Mini Minder (I have this one) so I could walk and knit. Cast on cuff of sock #2 on a separate pair of needles before going to see Hattie in Shrek so I had that ready to work on. Back at home, I finished the first leg and heel and am on to the foot. Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Project Page Brainstorming I shared a check in on Christmas making plans/schedule From the Armchair Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. . Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. 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 Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Check out this with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players. Updates In This Episode Count On It Challenge hosted by , Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this thread. Winner announced. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Thread. Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- November participation prize winners were announced Commentator Update from Mary- links in this section bring you to Ravelry Inspired by the Q3 challenge, there's lots of chatter in the December huddle about things to make with mini skeins! If you are at a loss for what to make, head on over to the huddle for some ideas! Three players have already submitted for points in the Q3 challenge--and all three of them made patterns by PSP sponsor Sarah Schira (Imagined Landscapes) * Esalaza made a super cute in red, green, and white....very festive! * Fgcreations made a --also very festive in Christmas colors! *Amazeh made a Way to rack up those points by combining a sponsor pattern with the Q3 challenge! Speaking of racking up points...I was curious what the highest scoring single point project is so far. DebLinden got 1155 points for one project! How'd she do it, you ask? *She knit holding two yarns together using 3639 yards (plenty of yardage for a blitz!), *She used 4 pigskin exclusive products, and *She used 3 additional proshop sponsor products. Well done! Wishing you all a happy holiday season! Contest, News & Notes Check out my On a Happy Note Laura texted me a photo of she and her friend Arielle wearing socks I knit them! Dad, Dan and I went to the Irish pub for Dan's birthday Dad's knee replacement surgery went really well. Seeing Hattie in Shrek and spending the afternoon with Riley. Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz sent me their 4 Sundays Advent- micro sock sets Our friend Merry came to visit and brought homemade food for Dad. She also brought me a beautiful bracelet whose beads are made with Mom's funeral flowers in Wizard of Oz colors. Riley and Milie came down this weekend. We did lots of knitting, crochet and a bit of latch hook. Check out the 13th and 14th vlogmas videos for more. Quote of the Week "Welcome winter. Your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless." —Terri Guillemets ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 310: Of Goose & Turkey
11/30/2025
Episode 310: Of Goose & Turkey
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 310 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dan's Birthday Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood. $5 knitting pattern available on & Site Yarn: Yarnbaker DK ((75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Burnt Indigo Colorway (dusty navy blue with black Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page I used 54g of yarn and have 52g left. It was living in my Stitched by Jessalu Rhinebeck bag which is, for now, my hat bag. Game Day Party Socks Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heels/toes from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points 62g used Aila's Goose Bag Pattern: None. Using this Ravelry Project Page as a guide Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Aran colorway (~400g skein) Hooks: G (4.0 mm) & H (5.0 mm) Project Page Started at the bottom with smaller hook and holding yarn double. ch31 work both sides of that to create the base. increased up to 62 stitches. larger hook. SC around for sides. 7 sts for handle (smaller hook) with the goose head at end of handle which is attached to other side of the bag. Then I added feet at the bottom. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Kris' Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I knit pair of socks out of this same colorway for Mom in 2019- Project Page here. That was my 100th pair of OMG Heel socks. Progress: I am almost to the toe of sock 1. Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway: Yarn was gift from Kris on Mom's 1st heavenly birthday. I decided these will be for Hattie (my niece who is Mom's birthday twin). Progress: I'm on the leg of sock 2. Zoe Hat Pattern: Zoe Hat by Alexandra Davidoff- $6 knitting pattern available on Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in a teal color Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page Laura picked out this yarn at Knitty City in NY Progress: I am still on the ribbing. Elsa Pattern: Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern available on ) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava (worsted weight acrylic yarn) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Project Page Progress: just barely started the legs. From the Armchair Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. . Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. . 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 Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Check out this with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players. Updates In This Episode Count On It Challenge hosted by , Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this thread. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Thread. Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Commentator Update (links in this section go to Ravelry) Like most of the knitting internet, our November huddle has had lots of chatter about the game of wool, including tips for how to watch it if you are in the US! This has spawned lots of conversations about: how long it really takes to knit something, how hard on your body it can be to knit for long periods of time, and whether crafting with time pressure is a fun challenge or just robs the joy out of our hobby. Several pigskin partiers have shared their experiences with times crafting challenges, such as the sheep to sweater challenges, sock madness, and the super sock world challenge. In other news, players are posting some amazing projects in the end zone dance thread! A few players have completed some really intricate projects lately. For example, Enchantingpastime recently completed an amazing C2C crochet blanket with a penguin wearing a Santa hat! It is so cute. Fgcreations completed some fabulous colorwork “spooky bogeyman mitts: Adrie9 completed a lovely sunset silhouette hat What a talented group of players we have! Contest, News & Notes Check out this article that I heard about on the 7 podcast from the Washington Post Life in Focus 25 in 2025 Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, Sept) - done Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year Buy new ski boots- done Go camping (scheduled for June)- done Kayak 2-5 times (Saco- 2 days)- done Do at least 5 walks with others- done Take 2-5 yoga classes- will not complete Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly- will still try Spend a day at Raffa Life- done Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- I've fallen off. Read all of Simple Abundance- gave up. Got too religious for me. Read at least 60 books- - 58 books as 11/29 Get at least 2 massages at Oasis- done See 2-5 movies in the theater- done Knit 2-5 garments for me- done Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket- not happening this year. Crochet at least 5 toys- done Use my spinning wheel at least once a month- all but May & June! Calling this a win Have a crafty day with Emelie- done Knit a slouchy hat for myself- not yet but it could still happen. Try out 3 new to me podcasts- done Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara- its on the calendar Buy a firebox and put important papers inside- working with Dan on finding the right one. Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation- not done yet Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes- done Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answer to this question: Hi, I'm a newer listener to your podcast and really enjoy it. But just how fast do you knit? It seems you have a job (in addition to the podcast), have time to be in a musical, family,,...yet your projects seem to fly off the needles. How do you get it all done? Are you knitting constantly?? Slow at knitting, Cathleen On a Happy Note My cousin Jenny hosted a girls/cousins game night. We had a lot of fun! Dad, Jeff, Riley, Millie & I started decorating at Dad's and then had a big Wicked (part 1) watch party in the evening. Megg, Eme, Ois, Hattie, Kris, Aila, Riley, Millie, Kara and Emelie all came. Only 3 of them had seen it before. Laura's visit- our craft fair tradition, lots of laughter with Megg and some great second-hand finds to add to my winter wardrobe Seeing Cabaret with Megg and Terri A surprise 4 Sundays advent box delivery from - thanks Sue & Chelsea!! Fiber Club at my local library Thanksgiving with the family! My cousin Joanie gifted Dad, Jeff and me each an ornament with flowers from mom's funeral made into beads and put together with crystals into a beautiful snowflake ornament Wicked For Good! Quote of the Week “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” — Henry Van Dyke ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 309: Hats & Stockings
11/15/2025
Episode 309: Hats & Stockings
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 309 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gary's LeHigh Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood. $5 knitting pattern available on & Site Yarn: Cesium Yarn Strong DK ( 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the One More Sleep Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page Project Notes & Mods: did not increase after ribbing as called for. Knit 7 inches before working decreases. I used 52g of yarn and have 56g remaining so I can make another hat with this yarn. Gary's Delaware Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood. $5 knitting pattern available on & Site Yarn: Robin's Promise Yarn Co, Two Birds in the Hand (DK 4ply 100% SW Merino) in the White-Tailed Robin Feather Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page About the Yarn- purchased Rhinebeck Weekend at CAKEpalooza. Its a mostly solid royal blue. This project is living in my new Stitched by Jessalu Rhinebeck 2025 bag. I think this will be my fall/winter hat project and I'll just keep the needles in here and keep replacing the yarn. Yarn Cozy Lite Yarn: Cascade Heritage Yarn (75% SW Merino 25% Nylon) in the Highlighter Guava colorway Pattern: Yarn Cozy Lite by Knitty Natty- $6 pattern available on Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Project Page Natalie's video support for the stretchy i-cord bind off is great. Vivienne's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail in case it disappears! Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's that she made a about this spin/knit. I found 4oz of Ironwood Hill Farm Roving- Finnsheep combed top that I purchased in April 2021. Unfortunately I can't find more of this on Cece's Wool site or Ironwood's etsy shop, but I think it will give me the idea for a tan/brown color plied with the colorful yarn, so I'll spin just enough to make a sample yarn-- but this Finn is spinning like a dream. Where could I get more? Send suggestions my way Spectrum Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Spectrum Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- skinny stripes of color with 1 round of black between. Colors include Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, 3 shades of Blue, Pink + Purple. Progress: I've passed the heel on the first sock Game Day Party Socks Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heel from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points Progress: First sock done. Onto the leg of the second sock. Hattie knit on them at her uncle's birthday party. Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Sleeve progress- knit a few more sets of decreases on the first sleeve. Still have a second sleeve to go and the whole hood. Focusing a bit more on Christmas gifts coming up so this one will be taking a backseat. Brainstorming Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon. Free crochet pattern available on . You can find lots of cute character patterns on her account. Zach- maybe something spiderman From the Armchair Heart the Lover by Lily King. . Check out the October Book Club Episode of the where they talk about this book. Sandwich by Catherine Newman. . Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. . 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. Crafty Adventures During Gabriella & Zachary's sleepover we pained and made plastic ornaments with spiraled pipe cleaners inside. So cute and easy! Knitting in Passing A cute preteen girl came over when I was crocheting on the train to ask what kind of hook I was using and then asked if I was making a stocking for Christmas. I asked if she crocheted. She said yes but didn't offer more. When she went back to the grown up she was with, they gave her a big high five. So cute. Then the gentleman across from me who saw me counting rows then asked what happened if I lose count. Told him I could read the stitches. He congratulated me onto who new addition to our family. In My Travels I shared highlights from a recent trip to New York City. I spent a wonderful morning at the Aida Silvestri- artist from Eritrea who had a triptych of pieces on display. Her work is motivated by social concern, but it also explores the camera's ability to connect people to a place. In these portraits of immigrant women, the artist strategically blurs her subjects' faces. This gesture, born of a need for protective anonymity, seems to evoke a greater enigma of the self. Mapping the course of migration to London are lines of thread stitched into the surfaces of the print- permanent, identity-altering interventions. Silvestri regards her series as a documentary project dedicated to those travelers who never reached their destination. Two embroidery samplers from Bostonian women from the late 1700s that were just beautiful. We visited the - I got a cool pair of earrings We got cookies from We made a quick trip to and Laura picked out yarn for a hat Musical- We also saw at the movies. Tells the story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of "Oklahoma!". KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Check out this with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players. Updates In This Episode Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October): with Knitty Natty- Winner Announced julicorn.makes made a Maxine Hot Water Bottle Cozy by Laura Penrose (fair isle snowflakes)- Project Page MrsZoom made Knitty Natty's Yarn Cozy Lite with the new football exclusive pattern in Colts colors- Project Page Random number generator chose yesthatshelby as our winner! Pink Challenge is over- details in this Thread. Winner Announced! CinderGA made Defying Gravity Socks by Lisa Ross- Paper Daisy Creations- page Wizabef knit the Elinor Mittens by Irene Nielson- Project Page Random number generator picked Alice Ortega who knit the Barn Swallow Socks by Cheryl Toy- Project Page Count On It Challenge hosted by , Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this thread. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Details announced. See details in this Thread. Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Charity Challenge (runs through Thanksgiving)- details in this Thread (36 of you have already asked for the address to mail in items! THANK YOU). Please email me to request the address. Commentator Update (links in this section go to Ravelry) Quarter 2 is in full swing and, when I looked today, 9 players had already submitted for points for the Q2 challenge! Are you still thinking of what you can make that is at least 60 rows, using a row counter? Here are some ideas! Hats! Many of our early Q2 finishers completed hats. , and completed beautiful cabled hats...I bet the row counter came in handy for those projects! completed a lovely colorwork hat completed a lovely two colored musselburgh hat Neckwear is also a popular choice among our early Q2 finishers Mikkaelab completed a lovely and a ! Sandyrlevin also completed a (note--she used a pattern by PSP Knitty Natty too)--Way to rack up those points! There's still plenty of time for you to get your projects in for Q2. These finishers have definitely demonstrated that there are plenty of patterns with at least 60 rows that work up in a flash! PepperRN added in Pigskin Party Tips Thread on If you are budgeting but still want to support sponsors buy something re usable. Stitch markers can be used in 1 project and then when finished in the next. I like knitting hats for charity so I bought a hat pattern from a sponsor. I put that pattern with a sponsor bag and sponsor stitch markers and can knit it over and over during the PSP. On a Happy Note New York City! I took the train this time which was a great option. Laura and I had dinner with two of her pilates clients. We all enjoyed Gabriella and Zachary's first sleepover. We watched the KPOP Demon Hunters movie and after going to bed early and reading the Hot Air Balloon book, wehad fun hunting for the orange eyed monster! Dan made the kids pancakes and we'll put their photos on the collage wall in the guest room. Gabriella asked for a unicorn and a ghost Spiderman. Zach wanted Spiderman. I received a really nice message from my cousin Gayle who was visiting her friend in NH and let me know that Mom's shawl that she chose was keeping her warm. Love you Gayle! My childhood friend Maribeth has shared a few photos of things her family has found when cleaning out her parents' attic- costumes and things my mom made. It was sweet of her to send me those photos so we could reminisce. I finally got to join Beth's Karaoke Night Zoom (part of the Love in Stitches Membership). Dad is recovering from a back injury but doing better. We successfully moved my grandmother into the Memory Care side of the independent living home she's lived at for 5 years. Hope this will be a good fit for her. I got a massage this week! Quote of the Week “In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets.” ― Cynthia Rylant, In November ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Episode 308: Rhinebeck Recap
10/31/2025
Episode 308: Rhinebeck Recap
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 308 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . 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 Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: , , & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Born to Be Mild Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Granny Square Chicken Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Palm Springs Colorway Pattern: Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies- $3.99 crochet pattern on . Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn- self striping with cream, rust, peach, dusty pink, dusty orange. I didn't change color between rounds- I just let the self striping yarn do its thing. I used an organza bag to put the polyfill in. Put the tortoise shell glasses I bought at on her but they're a little big. Essex Beanie Pattern: Essex Beanie by Justine Walley (AlyseCrochet). $5 crochet pattern available on Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in colorway 3361 Kale (used 68g/ 148 yards for the hat, before the pom pom) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I cast this on to bring to Rhinebeck on my Lemonwood Mini Minder (I have this one) so I could walk and knit. Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Body was done and seamed before I left for Rhinebeck but I had to rip back the sleeve twice because I mis-read the instructions. Finally on track now. Yarn Cozy Lite Yarn: Cascade Heritage Yarn (75% SW Merino 25% Nylon) in the Highlighter Guava colorway Pattern: Yarn Cozy Lite by Knitty Natty- $6 pattern available on Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Progress: I have about 1 inch of knitting left. Game Day Party Socks Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heel from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's that she made a about this spin/knit. Emily made a 2-ply where Gary's LeHigh Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood. $5 knitting pattern available on & Site Yarn: Cesium Yarn Strong DK ( 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the One More Sleep Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page From the Armchair The Names by Florence Knapp. . 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. In My Travels Rhinebeck 2025 Friday Highlights: Seeing Kacey of Kacey Knits in person at Indie Untangled Seeing Maggie of Yarnaceous Fibers, Emily of Fan Girl Fibers & Jamie of Pacific Knit Co Seeing Christy of Yarn Cafe Creations (she signed up as a Snack Shack Sponsor and donated a skein of yarn)- she also had these cool trinket dishes. I bought 3 for gifts! Love them. had beautiful pottery. I waited too long and didn't get the chicken vase I had my heart set on. It was my first time at A Woolen Affair. Ran into Lori & Justine of in RI & co-hosts of the on Youtube. and their friend Hope of . I was thrilled to bump into friend Sarah- and Katie from They had a beautiful art installation called Tributary- "A collective art installation as a celebration of community, creativity and collective power." Saturday & Sunday Highlights: Saturday- we met up with our friend Lauren (lbeth21) and we spent the day together. Lauren kindly gifted me two bars of her homemade soap. Check out her Instagram- (website coming soon) One our first stops was to see Jess and Roger of . It was an emotional visit and we didn't get a photo together. Across the barn, we saw Beth () along with Pigskin Sponsor . 2p Meet-up: Thank you to everyone who came out. Sunday morning we started with breakfast at a diner before heading to the fairgrounds. We made it over to see Amy of . I ran into Hope again and she gifted me a beautiful sock set from her yarn store-. Sunday we left around 3/3:30p drove through Saugerties to get dinner so we popped into yarn store before we ate. KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Updates In This Episode Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October): with Knitty Natty is hosting a Cozy Up Challenge. Check out the details in this Thread. Remember, projects need to be finished by 10/31 but you can enter for points until 11/5/25. Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- is hosting the Count On It Challenge. Details in this thread. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- (minis will be involved) Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Charity Challenge (runs through Thanksgiving)- details in this Thread (21 of you have already asked for the address to mail in items! THANK YOU). Please email me to request the address. Pink Challenge (runs through 10/31)- details in this Thread. Commentator Update There's been a lot of activity in the huddle thread recently. Players have been discussing a range of interesting topics such as: * strategy for shopping at fiber festivals, which was partially inspired by Rhinebeck but certainly applies to any festival * suggestions for patterns to use up mini-skeins * recommendations for cruises * board game recommendations * how to balance manicures with crafting time * ideas for handmade gifts for someone going into memory care * and what to do when you've simply lost interest in a project As usual, if you can't keep up--just jump in! I also wandered over to the endzone dance thread today. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of pink projects, cozies, and pink cozies! But players have also recently finished a few Halloween themed projects Links below go to Ravelry: * Karen805 finished a that is super cool! It even includes a colorwork spider motif! *Chiamira finished a that is all over colorwork and includes cats dressed up like pumpkins! * and finished Gnettle and Gnumpkin gnomes (from sponsor Imagined Landscapes) * and following up on a previous report, Sandima finished the ...so cute! I am always amazed by the huge variety of projects that pigskin partiers complete! It is so fun to see what everyone likes to create! Events . November 1 & 2 : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL Life in Focus I shared a bit about my recent fibromyalgia pain flare. On a Happy Note at ART Bethany of the l sent me 2 of her Pigskin exclusive bags with notions pouches! Dad and I went to my nephew Garret's hockey game together. The foliage is gorgeous this year. I signed up for Lauren () self striping club and got my first skein! Its great! Love is Blind Season 9- it was a wild and crazy season. I enjoy chatting about it with my friend Laura and am thrilled that the reunion will air while I'll be in NYC with her. So many deer in the yard in the last week and even a buck who has made a few appearances. We had fun at a friends' movie night watching Young Frankenstein. Quote of the Week “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 307: Yarn Crawls + Side Quests
10/15/2025
Episode 307: Yarn Crawls + Side Quests
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 307 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Katie’s Randomness, Heart & Squirrel & Paper Daisy Creations Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweetly Striped Hat Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Project Page Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points Check out this video on how to do a 1x1 left & right cross without a cable needle from my On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Progress: I finished the front & back and seamed up shoulders and under arms. I cast on sleeve 1 for ride home from PA and was hoping to finish for Rhinebeck but there simply isn't time. Born to Be Mild Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress- Nearly to the toe on sock #2. About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest. Granny Square Chicken Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Palm Springs Colorway Pattern: Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies- $3.99 crochet pattern on . Hook: G (4.0 mm) Progress & Plans: I didn't change color between rounds- I just let the self striping yarn do its thing. almost done last round on the second square then I need to seam it together. I am planning to use some pantyhose with stuffing inside. Yarn Cozy Lite Yarn: Cascade Heritage Yarn (75% SW Merino 25% Nylon) in the Highlighter Guava colorway Pattern: Yarn Cozy Lite by Knitty Natty- $6 pattern available on Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Cast on to be ready for our Zoom cast on party on 10/2! Thanks to Natalie for coming to hang out. Such a fun kick off to this month's event. If you'd like the Pigskin Cozy version- it is included in this pattern for free through 10/31/25. Get 10% off any of Natalie's patterns through February 9th, 2026 with the code “PIGSKINPARTY”. Brainstorming A goose bag for Aila. I may use the notes from this Project Page. Or there's a pattern available for $4 on & another for $5.48 on . A Christmas Stocking for my cousin Chris's daughter. From the Armchair The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. . 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. In My Travels Yarn Stores I visited with Riley & Aila Apple picking at Applecrest Farm & Orchard Want to see more about this fun & yarny filled weekend? Our 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 is available on YouTube (Part 2 coming after Rhinebeck). Our trip to Philadelphia Dan and I stayed with friends in suburbs outside Philly. We had a great dinner at We visited Yarnphoria (check them out on ) & purchased yarn from (restaurant) KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October): with Knitty Natty is hosting a Cozy Up Challenge. The challenge doesn't start until 10/1 but you can start planning now. Check out the details in this Thread. Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Charity Challenge (runs through Thanksgiving)- details in this Thread Pink Challenge (runs through 10/31)- details in this Thread. Thanks to Sarah for starting a Pigskin Tips Thread! Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- . Row Counter Challenge- details in this Ravelry Thread. Click here for a on how to use a chain row counter Purchase a Commentator Report from Mary- links below all go to Ravelry Recently I've been spending time in the Mark it Monday thread. If you are interested in a thread where the topic of conversation is almost exclusively about the crafting, this is a great thread for you! It also moves a bit slower than the main huddle thread, so a little easier to keep up. I find perusing this thread to be great for inspiration. It brings a smile to my face to see other players' projects coming to life. This week, I realized that player Scitchr is making 5 adorable animals. She is making them all Buffalo Bills clothing! So far, she has made an , a , a , and a ! You must check them out...they are so adorable. Plus, she plans on making them Halloween costumes! Speaking of Halloween costumes, Sandima made a Wednesday (from Addams' Family) costume for her porch goose: So cute! In other news...players are busy with the three challenges that are going on right now: * 25 players have already submitted for points for pink challenge, with 5 players already submitting 2 entries! * over 50 players have submitted for points for the Q1 challenge, with over 15 of them already submitting 2 entries! * 2 people have already submitted for points for the charity challenge! Don't forget you still have plenty of time to participate in these challenges! Events . October 17 . October 17 . October 17 (aka Rhinebeck). October 18 & 19. Down Cellar Studio Meet up at Saturday 2p at the Pavilion to the left of the beer tent! Come and say hi. . November 1 & 2 : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL On a Happy Note Apple picking & yarn crawling with Riley and Aila Megg and I went to see Hamilton in Boston (my second time seeing the show) We celebrated my dad's birthday with a bonfire Trunk show at my LYS I had a blast chatting with Natalie in an interview for the Love in Stitches Membership Haymakers for Hope- . My cousin Kirstin raised $20,363.23 for cancer research that will benefit MGH's research into how non-small cell lung cancer transforms into small-cell. Overall the event raised over $465k! Jewelry 4 person puzzle time with Christine & Seamus Mini Grilled cheese & creamy tomato soup appetizer at Gary's wedding; it was so delightful! Getting new headphones after my right ear bud was broken for a good month. Getting a text from my SIL with photos of my niece and nephew on their way to their first movie with their handmade toys in hand. Quote of the Week "Leaves descending to the ground, Orange, magenta, green & brown The cool crisp breezes in the air, Autumn season must be here” -Charmaine J. Forde ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 306: Fall Vibes
09/30/2025
Episode 306: Fall Vibes
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 306 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later In my Travels KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: , & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mayor of Halloween Town Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Mayor of Halloween Town colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweetly Striped Hat Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Project Page Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points Check out this video on how to do a 1x1 left & right cross without a cable needle from my Progress: I need one more repeat & will begin crown decreases Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Progress: 18 purl ridges done; blocking to see if I have enough of the body knit or if I want to add more length. Born to Be Mild Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress- Part of the way through the cuff on sock #2. About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest. Game Day Party Socks Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heel from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points Progress: just beyond the heel on the first sock Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on . Video tutorial available on the Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Inspired by Rachel ( on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea ( on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL; you do not have to use this pattern. Any scrappy crochet blanket counts. My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on . The basic idea is that you use 1 main color for Rounds 1 & 3 (center and outer square), and then 4 separate colors for the 4 sides of the middle square) Round 1 & Round 3 done using same colors (2 sock yarns held together)- totals about 22g (11g of each colorway) Contrast Colors: total weight of yarns used (reminder- yarns are held double so I only need half the weight listed for each mini). CC 1 & 2: 2g needed. CC 3 & 4: 4g needed Progress: 9 so far - 2 new ones this month Hot pink spinning Fiber: Mountain Vewe Coopworths Fiber in hot pink (no specific colorway name)- three 4oz bumps Project Page 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. Progress: ~3/4 way through first bump. 1st bobbin full and the second is well underway Brainstorming Check out these designs by our Pigskin Sponsors that call for Super Bulky Yarn- I may try the Fabled Hat pattern by Maggie of Yarnaceous Fibers-$6 pattern or the Copper Foxes Super Bulky cowl by Kacey Knits, a $7 Pattern Tiny scarf like the Sophie Scarf ( Pattern) but I likely won't use a pattern since many of my shawls that are knit side to side start off similarly. Christmas gifts- toys for the littlest of the nieces/nephews. More to come on the next episode. is working on colorwork sweaters and cozies. From the Armchair The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. . Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. . The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand & Shelby Cunningham. . The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell. . 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. Some Years Later Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from & Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn Project Page I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to post Learned double magic circle from this . Update: I took this blanket camping in Vermont, washed it when it came home and many of the centers burst open. So frustrating. I thought the double magic circle was the key but no, perhaps not. I will do a chain/slip stitch beginning moving forward. In My Travels I shared a bit about our recent trip to Vermont. KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Check out this with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players. Updates In This Episode Our first Official Sponsor of the Quarter is with Knitty Natty is hosting a Cozy Up Challenge! Check out all of the details in this Ravelry Post. Join Knitty Natty & me for a special zoom hangout Thursday 10/2 at 8p Eastern. Cast on, chat, learn about some of Natalie's cool cozy patterns and have some fun. Use code "PIGSKINPARTY" to save 10% on Natalie's cozy patterns. Details in the . Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- The Pink Challenge also kicks off 10/1/25. Check out the challenge details in this & don't forget to make an appointment if you're due for a mammogram or other screening. The Charity Challenge is also ready- check out the details in this . Events . October 4 & 5 . October 17 . October 17 . October 17 (aka Rhinebeck). October 18 & 19. Down Cellar Studio Meet up at Saturday 2p at the Pavilion to the left of the beer tent! Come and say hi. . November 1 & 2 : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear answers MikkaelaB asked about the Pigskin Party. Check out the Ask Me Anything Thread in to ask a question and hear my answer on an upcoming episode. On a Happy Note Dinner in Plymouth with my Mom's cousins Adult Ballet Class Vermont Trip Seeing the Mrs. Doubtfire musical Finding out my niece Hattie was cast as Gretl in a local production of The Sound of Music Going to the movies! Laura & I saw The Long Walk, based on a 1979 Stephen King novel Participating in a Clothing Swap & doing second-hand shopping with friends. in Cranston, RI- saunas, steam rooms & cold plunge Quote of the Week "With every choice, you create the life you'll live; with every decision you design it." Mollie Marti ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 305: Pigskin '25
09/15/2025
Episode 305: Pigskin '25
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 305 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: and Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tie Dye Day Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes base in the Tie Dye Day Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page 262.3 meters for Stash Dash Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Center square (in darker green)- 4g. Three rounds on outside of clover (in mint)- 12g Size: 6 inch square. 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this to remind me how to do this. 1186.1 meters for Stash Dash 10,426.8 meters for Stash Dash this year. 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . 344.2 yards/ 86 grams used. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweetly Striped Hat Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Project Page Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Progress: 5 purl ridges done Mayor of Halloween Town Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Mayor of Halloween Town colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cast on 9/4 for Pigskin Party Project bag: Pro Shop Sponsor Wandering Purl (40 pts) Yarn: Pro Shop Sponsor Woolens & Nosh (40 pts) About the yarn: Light gray- larger stripes with smaller stripes of dark gray, white and orange Born to Be Mild Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress- just into the leg of the first sock. About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest. From the Armchair Writers & Lovers by Lily King. Check out with Elin Hilderbrand with Lily King Euphoria by Lily King. . Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. . One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros. Lily King talking on Books, Beach & Beyond (2025)- on love "Love is really the most important thing to us and possibly the thing, the only thing that is going to save us from our other impulses. I am extremely concerned about the state of mind of this country and what we are allowing and what we have voted in and what we are experiencing and, in in some ways, our lack of resistance to it, and our our silence and our complicity. And it all really comes down to love. And if we lose that ability, I don't think AI is going to help us with love, I don't think Instagram is going to help us with love. I feel like all of our habits that are increasing and increasing are pulling us apart even giving us the illusion that its not, but we are, and we have to remember what it is like to love people. In all of those forms. It is the thing that makes us human. And we have to stay human." Lily King A few of my other favorite quotes from Writers & Lovers “When my mother died, I sort of felt her inside me sometimes,’ I say. ‘Like I’d swallowed her.’ He laughs. ‘Swallowed her.’ ‘I still have moments when I feel that, when it feels like she’s inside me, and there’s no difference between us or that the difference doesn’t matter.” ― Lily King, “I can tell he lost someone close somehow. You can feel that in people, an openness, or maybe it's an opening that you're talking into. With other people, people who haven't been through something like that, you feel the solid wall. Your words go scattershot off of it.” ― Lily King, “When I was visiting her a few years ago she hugged me and said, ‘Tomorrow after you leave I will stand here at this window and remember that yesterday you were right here with me.’ And now she’s dead and I have that feeling all the time, no matter where I stand.” ― Lily King, “I look into my eyes, but they aren’t really mine, not the eyes I used to have. They’re the eyes of someone very tired and very sad, and once I see them I feel even sadder and then I see that sadness, that compassion, for the sadness in my eyes, and I see the water rising in them. I’m both the sad person and the person wanting to comfort the sad person. And then I feel sad for that person who has so much compassion because she’s clearly been through the same thing, too. And the cycle keeps repeating. It’s like when you go into a dressing room with a three-paneled mirror and you line them up just right to see the long narrowing hallway of yourselves diminishing into infinity. It feels like that, like I’m sad for an infinite number of my selves.” ― Lily King, 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 Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October): with Knitty Natty is hosting a Cozy Up Challenge. The challenge doesn't start until 10/1 but you can start planning now. Check out the details in this Ravelry Thread. Join Knitty Natty & me for a special zoom hangout Thursday 10/2 at 8p Eastern. Details will be shared in the . Check out this with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players. Updates In This Episode Thanks to Mary for her Commentator report. She talked specifically about these 2 large projects that have already been finished. 904Stephanie (my teammate!) has already finished a blanket- & cmfamigli has already finished a pullover- check out her Project Thanks to Sarah for starting a Pigskin Tips Thread! Add your Super Bowl Prediction- details in this Thread Our first Official Sponsor of the Quarter is ! Check out all of the details in this Ravelry Post. Join Knitty Natty & me for a special zoom hangout Thursday 10/2 at 8p Eastern. Cast on, chat, learn about some of Natalie's cool cozy patterns and have some fun. Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Events Sept 19-21 in Irving Texas September 20 & 21 in Greenwich, New York. . September 26-28 - 16 shops . September 25-28- 8 shops . October 4 & 5 . October 17 . October 17 . October 17 (aka Rhinebeck). October 18 & 19. Down Cellar Studio Meet up at Saturday 2p at the Pavilion to the left of the beer tent! Come and say hi. . November 1 & 2 : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answer to kjkrochet's question: How did you come up with the concept for Pigskin Party? On a Happy Note Saturday of Labor Day weekend- Clear the Needles Event w/ group 2 fun pool days over Labor Day Weekend complete with cornhole tournament I gifted my friend Megg her "I'll bring the dance moves" hat to go with my "I'll bring the alcohol" hat since my dad always teases her for dancing constantly. Dinner with Melissa of Dinner with friends including my dance teacher from middle/high school Pigskin Paty Kick Off Weekend was so much fun! Seeing at American Repertory Theater Quote of the Week “It’s a particular kind of pleasure, of intimacy, loving a book with someone.” ― Lily King, Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 304: Flock
08/31/2025
Episode 304: Flock
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 304 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: . Check out Stitched by Jessalu bags and so much more at the September 20 & 21 in Greenwich, New York. & Love in Stitches Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins The Muses Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway The Muses Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Colorway- 3 stripes in pink, green and purple. In between each color, there are thin stripes of white, gray, white. Cuff, heel & toe all knit in gray contrast mini Total for Stash Dash- 263.2 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Same as it Ever Was Hat Yarn: fingering weight yarn from stash (no ball band); maybe MCN base Needles: US 2 Pattern: Same as it Ever Was by Sarah Jordan $6 knitting pattern available on Project Page About the yarn: all different shades of gray with blips of a mustardy/rust and turquoise Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on & the designer's ) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Project Page Progress: I'm in a few inches into the body Tie Dye Day Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes base in the Tie Dye Day Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: on the heel of sock #2 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Jenna of 716 also sent me the which is part of her SPP Exclusives. Progress: on the heel of sock #2 Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Center square (in darker green)- 4g. Three rounds on outside of clover (in mint)- 12g Size: 6 inch square. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this to remind me how to do this. Progress: Nearly done with 6 of 7 rows. 6 squares left. Should be finished Labor Day weekend. From the Armchair stitchintime82-Dani recommended: Gmorning, gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me and You by Lin-Manuel Miranda. . I finished: The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden. . Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. . The Last Flight by Julie Clark. . 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 I shared stories about 2 ready to wear items we saw in Seattle, a crochet dress & a granny square style tank. I visited 8 local yarn stores to creat Social Media videos for Cape & South Shore Yarn haul which you'll see on my Instagram feed soon. In My Travels Tune in to hear a bit about Flock Fiber Festival. Check out my video for much more. KAL News Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Check your Teams & Score on the Find the full list of Sponsors in this . Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Check out the of Patterns from our Sponsors Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Quarter- 1st one will be Knitty Natty/Love in Stitches (stay tuned for more details in next episode) This Episode Join us for Zoom Kick Off events- Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6. AdoreKnit has the only official for sale this season. Events September 6 & 7 on Thayer Street in Boston (market & classes) September 20 & 21 in Greenwich, New York. . September 26-28 - 16 shops . September 25-28- 8 shops . October 4 & 5 (aka Rhinebeck). October 18 & 19. . October 17 . October 17 . October 17 . November 1 & 2 : January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL Life in Focus Tune in for an update on my 25 in 2025 list. On a Happy Note I hit 200 workouts at my gym this summer Dinner at Yvonne's before seeing The Wiz Drinks with Dan's cousins Quality time with Laura in Seattle I managed NOT to contract Covid Celebrating my grandmother's 91st birthday. I watercolored a birthday card for her. Cool mornings and evenings. I wore wool socks during the day last week and it was kind of fun! Back to school photos on Facebook! Thanks to everyone who shares them (or texts me with them). I bought these huge denim with painted flower overalls in Seattle and I love them SO MUCH. Whatsapp texts from my friend Marta in Barcelona. Quote of the Week “I can tell he lost someone close somehow. You can feel that in people, an openness, or maybe it's an opening that you're talking into. With other people, people who haven't been through something like that, you feel the solid wall. Your words go scattershot off of it.” ― Lily King, ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 303: Ask Me Anything Returns!
08/15/2025
Episode 303: Ask Me Anything Returns!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 303 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gabriella's Unicorn Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by Ana Paula Rimoli Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (white), Knit Picks Brava Worsted (cotton candy & various solids) Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 116 meters Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Colorway- thinner stripes- 2 colors of aqua, lime green, pink and an orange/peachy yellow. CC mini in lime Total for Stash Dash: 293.3 meters Stash Dash Total for this episode: 8,715.2 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hot pink spinning Fiber: Mountain Vewe Coopworths Fiber in hot pink (no specific colorway name)- three 4oz bumps Project Page 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. Progress: ~1/2 way through first bump. 1st bobbin full and the second is started I've now spun in July and August so I've only missed 2 months so far this year. Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on . Video tutorial available on the Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Inspired by Rachel ( on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea ( on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL. Ends December 21st (but you don't have to finish. 2 prize drawings will be done). My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on . From the Armchair Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. . My Friends by Fredrik Backman. . 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 I shared a story about a little girl in the nail salon who asked her mom if they could come talk to me because she wants to learn to knit. In My Travels Travel packing tips Packing cubes- here's an to the set I purchased 6 years ago and still love! I always pack some clothes pins/ metal or wood that I use for snacks/drink mix pouches and/or to keep curtains closed in hotel. I have a standard packing list in Evernote that I customize for each trip. It saves so much time and frustration. Pack a travel power strip- to keep all of those chraging cords in one place (also less likely to leave one behind) Knitting project approach At least 2 socks/stockinette hats for waiting, sitting etc. A project that occupies my brain and makes a long flight go by easier. Queue the audiobooks & download podcasts KAL News Splash Pad Final Winners were announced! Pigskin Party '25 Sponsor Sign Up is Open- Key Dates: Registration starting Thursday August 20, 2025 KAL Starts- Thursday September 4, 2025 KAL Ends- Monday February 9, 2026 Form Teams- starting Monday August 25, 2025 Virtual Kick Off- Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6 Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear the answers to these questions: Pat- loonyhiker asked: I know you have probably told this before, but I’d love to hear how you and your honey met. I also would love to hear how your parents met. (bonus audio of my parents talking about this by the pool in 2017) Sandy, sjh801 asked: Favorite children’s book? Both as a child and now as an adult. Children's Book (purely for sentimental reasons): Walk Rabbit Walk by Colin McNaughton. . Hardcover available for ~$20 & paperback for around $7 Adult book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. .John Lee does the audiobooks for what is now this series of books. Book 1 of 5 now in . I love them all. Dianne, woohoogirl asks: Do you have a Dream project that you’d really like to make that you just haven’t made the time, or plans, for yet? The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 knitting pattern available on & the ). This may be my favorite version:a handspun Traveler knit by Emily Curtis. Check out her . Carrie, Gooberdawn asks: Do you have a project you have created that you feel most proud of? If so, which one and why? ETA: it doesn’t have to be yarn-related. Laura, LauraKnitsPA asks: What is one book you would read over and over, and one movie you would watch over and over? Book- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Movie: You've Got Mail Dani, stitchintime82- Any updates on designing? I’ve enjoyed your patterns and am wondering if you have any plans to make more patterns. On a Happy Note I was able to get my Apple watch to charge again after I thought it was dead. Oikos yogurt shake/drinks with 23g of protein. My friend Nathan had a heart and kidney transplant just over 1 year ago. He's still learning to walk again after ECMO caused major nerve damage in his legs- and we just went to see the musical he directed. Sometimes this world feels so dark right now but this made me incredibly happy. The night we had tickets for the show, we lost power, so we made it a full date night and went for dinner too. A visit from my cousin Gayle. We enjoyed a great pool day on Sunday and dinner in our town Monday night followed by a walk along the harbor. Gayle chose Mom's Trickle shawl as the item she wanted of hers. I took a photo of her and Google photos turned it into a pop-out. Trickle Shawl- | I gifted Gayle the pair of Stranger Things 2 socks from DVD as an early birthday gift and she sent me a cute photo of her wearing them the next morning. Great customer service from an maker to order pins. I had fun putting together photos Millie, Teaghan and Rhiannon asked me to take a couple weekends ago at the pool of them jumping off the diving board and making their bodies into the shape of the letters of the alphabet. Fun memories! Quote of the Week “It's not hotels and nightclubs I crave, or even spectacular beaches -- it's isolation and solitude, time away from the human world and a chance to measure life on a different kind of yardstick.” ― Peter S. Adler ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Email me at For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 302: Bayside & Poolside
07/31/2025
Episode 302: Bayside & Poolside
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 302 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: (2nd Episode of the Month) check out her now in the shop! Check out Stitched by Jessalu bags and so much more at in Newbury, MA- August 16th Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tom's Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on & Hooks: G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Tomato & Royal Blue. Lion Brand Re-up in White Project Page Modified from the original Ball Band pattern to fit this larger sized cup. 38g/ 58 meters 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) Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Border: 2 rounds of half-double crochet- first in charcoal, second in teal. Stash Dash total: 2,368 meters Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Used contrast mini (dark gray) for heels and toes Stash Dash: 263.2 meters Bayside Shirt Pattern: Bayside Shirt by Briana Luppino ($9 pattern available on ) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Handspun Yarn from 2 bumps from Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence + 4 ounce braid from Jakira Farms 85/15 Polwarth/Silk ( Project Page for handspun) Finished in 2023. Size: 32" bust Project Page 200 grams used. 324 meters Stash Dash Total for this episode - 8,305 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Granny Stripe Top Yarn: MC= Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 Sock in the Watermelon colorway. CCs= Hedgehog Fiber Sock in Harvest Colorway + Legacy Fiber Artz minis from advent calendars Hooks: F (3.75 mm) to cast on & D (3.25 mm) for body Pattern: none Project Page Goal is 36" around Progress: I did rip out and start again. With MC: 156 Foundation SC/ 52 clusters. Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on . Video tutorial available on the Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Inspired by Rachel ( on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea ( on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL; you do not have to use this pattern. Any scrappy crochet blanket counts. My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on . The basic idea is that you use 1 main color for Rounds 1 & 3 (center and outer square), and then 4 separate colors for the 4 sides of the middle square) Round 1 & Round 3 done using same colors (2 sock yarns held together)- totals about 22g (11g of each colorway) Contrast Colors: total weight of yarns used (reminder- yarns are held double so I only need half the weight listed for each mini). CC 1 & 2: 2g needed. CC 3 & 4: 4g needed Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: I turned heel on the first sock at the pool last weekend. Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Colorway- thinner stripes- 2 colors of aqua, lime green, pink and an orange/peachy yellow. CC mini in lime Progress: finished first sock. Several inches into the second sock. Cuff, heel and toe in lime contrast color. 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Jenna of 716 also sent me the which is part of her SPP Exclusives. Progress: Finished sock 1, with contrast (aqua) for cuff, heel and toe. Cast on for the second sock. Riley knit on them a bit last weekend. Brainstorming Seattle travel knitting musings What to buy at ? Rhinebeck Sweater Plans- do you have any yet? I'm not even 100% sure I'm going but I'm thinking about it. From the Armchair A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko. The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman (Short Story). Translated by Elizabeth DeNoma. Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory. . 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. Crafty Adventures A Crafty Day with Emelie was on my 25 for 2025 list and I'm happy to say I checked that off. Emelie (almost 7) came over with her mom, my cousin Kara, and her brother Teddy (5). Millie and Riley also joined in the fun. We ended afternoon with ice cream! Learned from Gretchen Rubin's newsletter that July in ! I've been looking for resources, inspiration etc and there's lots of cool things there. KAL News Splash Pad Party '25 Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Projects must be finished by the end of the day July 31st, but you can enter your FOs using the form through 8/5. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Pigskin Party '25 Sponsor Sign Up is Open- Key Dates: Registration starting Thursday August 20, 2025 KAL Starts- Thursday September 4, 2025 KAL Ends- Monday February 9, 2026 Form Teams- starting Monday August 25, 2025 Virtual Kick Off- Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6 Events Stash Dash hosted by the - May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the . Get your Bingo Card on . Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of . May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 Saturday August 9th at 1:30p- Meet up with Knitty Natty in the Summit Building lobby- 1st floor in Newbury, MA- August 16th . September 26-28 - 16 shops . September 25-28- 8 shops On a Happy Note Finally getting my hair cut & colored (and combining that with a fun night at the pool) Impromptu date night with Dan to a local brewery and restaurant Our nephew Will turned 18. We got beautiful weather for his party. My friend Christine & her family came to stay for a long weekend. We all crashed with my Dad. Pool time, (game), a Plymouth harbor cruise, night swims and lots of laughs. Millie knit on her hat & scarf a little bit. Riley knit on my socks. My cousin Chris's wife Kim delivered a beautiful and healthy baby girl- Vivienne! I got an adorable on clearance at Target for $7 Going to The Snug for live Irish music Quote of the Week “I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.” ― Og Mandino ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 301: Summer of Color
07/15/2025
Episode 301: Summer of Color
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 301 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2025) in the Intergalactic colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Project Page 94 grams of yarn Stash Dash: 376 meters Kim's Trenta Ball Band Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on & Hooks: G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Royal Blue and Aqua Project Page Modified from the original Ball Band pattern to fit this larger sized cup. 38g/ 58 meters Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24. Free crochet pattern on . Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. Size: 11.64 skeins- 582 grams 2316.4 meters Stash Dash Total for this Episode: 5,291 meters 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) Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this All of the 9 block squares now have been seamed and have their 3 round gray border. Border- undecided. 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Cast on June 1 for SPP Kick off. Jenna of 716 also sent me the which is part of her SPP Exclusives. What should I do with my minis?? Progress: Cuff and heel are in contrast aqua. Approaching 1st toe (will also be aqua) Granny Stripe Top Yarn: MC= Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 Sock in the Watermelon colorway. CCs= Hedgehog Fiber Sock in Harvest Colorway + Legacy Fiber Artz minis from advent calendars Hooks: F (3.75 mm) to cast on & D (3.25 mm) for body Pattern: none Project Page Progress: I crocheted a few inches but its coming out too large. I will likely rip back and restart. Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Picked back up old WIP- started October 2024. Nearly to heel of sock 1 Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway: Yarn- gift from Kris on Mom's 1st heavenly birthday. Part way through the leg of sock 1 Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Passed heel on second sock (contrast heel) Same as it Ever Was Hat Yarn: fingering weight yarn from stash (no ball band); maybe MCN base Needles: US 2 (LOOK UP NEEDLE SIZE MM) Pattern: Same as it Ever Was by Sarah Jordan $6 knitting pattern available on Project Page About the yarn: all different shades of gray with blips of a mustardy/rust and turquoise 8g for the crown increases Bayside Shirt Pattern: Bayside Shirt by Briana Luppino ($9 pattern available on ) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Handspun Yarn from 2 bumps from Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence + 4 ounce braid from Jakira Farms 85/15 Polwarth/Silk ( Project Page for handspun) Finished in 2023. Size: 32" bust Project Page Brainstorming The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 knitting pattern available on & the ) Started stalking in October 2024. Esp love Knitty Natty's (check out her project page here) This may be my favorite version:a handspun Traveler knit by Emily Curtis. Check out her . Log Cabin Blanket Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz are making the Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison (free crochet pattern) Pattern Page. I've had this pattern in my favorites for more than 2 years. I was looking for the Julie Harrison pattern and came across this pattern by hookloopsarah which features a log cabin layout that's more of a background color with 4 pops of color that seem to leap up from it. Love this idea! From the Armchair One-Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell. . Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach. . 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. Crafty Adventures Watercolors are still keeping my creative attention. Loving it! Knitting in Passing On a July 3 MBTA ferry commute, I sat with a crocheter. We talked about our projects and fav LYSs. I showed her how simple magic loop knitting is. Laura brought socks to her client David when she got back to NY. He sent me a photo asking if they were Cashmere because they were so soft and noting how great they looked with the pants he had on. Then I got a pic of his foot under his desk at work the next day. ( Project Page) On July 7, a man chatted with me on the Red Line about memories of his mother, sisters and daughters crocheting. Emelyn has been wanting to crochet again but is feeling rusty. On July 4th I reminded them how to single & half-double crochet. Last weekend, they started a star project so we worked with DC and how to work corners and getting used to reading a pattern. In My Travels Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize! Events Stash Dash hosted by the - May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the . Get your Bingo Card on . - July 20-27 Goal is to complete 1 adult sock during Sock Week Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of . May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Let’s go! in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 in Newbury, MA- August 16th Life in Focus July 2- half way day 25 in 2025 List Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, ) - on track Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year (my Christmas gift from him) - not yet Buy new ski boots- DONE Go camping- DONE Kayak 2-5 times- DONE Do at least 5 walks with others- DONE Take 2-5 yoga classes (outside of the house)- not yet Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly- not yet Spend a day at Raffa Life- scheduled for September Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- I've fallen off. Looking forward to getting going again. Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to)- not loving it. some parts are more religious than I expected... may pop back in, but I've gotten out of this. Read at least 60 books- all books count (even poetry etc)- 28 books by end of June. It's possible! Get at least 2 massages at Oasis - DONE See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru) Knit 2-5 garments for me - 1 done, # WIPs Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket- on pause until after Stash Dash Crochet at least 5 toys- DONE Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (January-April done, I think I forgot to spin in May and June. Going to get back in. Will still be better than most years! Have a crafty day with Emelie- talked to her mom about this. Knit a slouchy hat for myself- not yet Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, White Lotus official podcast, severance official podcast, Cramped) - DONE Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara (bringing the tradition back) -- talks have begun! Buy a firebox and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it)- not yet (Debbie, deafelis recommended) Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation - not yet Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes- DONE On a Happy Note Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York at the in Cambridge (with brunch beforehand) July 4th pool day Ending an awful workday with drinks outdoor at Trillium, then apps and more drinks and picking up Laura to take her home on the Ferry watching 3rd of July fireworks. Making our rainbow sunglass photo! July 5th secondhand shopping, lunch with Megg and Laura + ice cream (of course) Rewatching Gilmore Girls Line dancing at the beach + seeing a really cool rainbow Dinner outdoors with Dad, Millie and Dan. 2 pool party day last weekend. Shout out from Kelly in the podcast. Thank you! Seeing a young buck in the driveway Quote of the Week Love is a creative act. When you love someone you create a new world for them. TREVOR NOAH ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 300: Sum-Sum-Summertime
06/30/2025
Episode 300: Sum-Sum-Summertime
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 300 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: - See Jessalu's bags at the The Warm Ewe in Chatham, NY through July 5, 2025 & at in Newbury, MA on August 16th whose is now available Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Miles' Montessori Toy Pattern: Montessori Colour Sorter by Lexie Warren. Free crochet pattern available on & on ) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Purple, Orange, Teal and Cyan. Knit Picks Brava in Canary, Rouge and White. 7 balls and 7 cups. 6 to create hexagon and white in the center. Stash Dash: 234 meters SPP-116 grams- 2 entries Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Stash Dash- 280.5 meters (306.8 yards), SPP- 75 grams 9.5 inch leg, 9.25 inch foot Let's Get Basted Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling. Stash Dash: 256 meters 64 grams- 1 SPP Entry Ball Band for Rachel #2- for Starbucks Venti Cup Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on & Hooks: F (3.75 mm) & G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Pewter, Midnight Blue and Bubblegum Project Page Midnight blue hdc through 3rd loop. 1 round of pink sc, body in pewter sc, one round of blue at top. 0.37 skeins = 40.3 meters (44.1 yards), 25 grams Stash Dash: 40.3 meters Ball Band for Starbucks Venti Cup (Jen) Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on & Hooks: F (3.75 mm) & G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Pewter and Bubblegum Page 0.57 skeins = 62.1 meters (67.9 yards), 39 grams Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 2 lighter/medium grays, cream, mustard and a thinner stripe of a charcoal bordering on black. Used the CC gray for cuff and will use for the toe. Finished on the ride to ME for camping. 0.8 skeins = 300.8 meters (329.0 yards), 80 grams 8.5 inch leg. 9.5 inch foot Urth Yarn Hat 2 of 2 Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on & ) Yarn: Urth Yarn Uneek Worsted Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. US 7 (4.5 mm) for body. Project Page Cast on 92 sts. Used 48g of this skein for hat for Christmas gift Stash Dash: 0.56 skeins = 112.6 meters (123.1 yards), SPP- 56 grams- 1 entry Had to do decreases faster because I was running out yarn. Ended up with maybe 1 yard Hat is 8.25 inches tall. Still a great size. David... Fold in the cheese socks #2 Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- cream, pink and blue to match rose apron David wears in this episode of Schitt's Creek. Progress: started toe of first sock Cream/gray mini that came with it for cuff. purply/pink mini from LFA advent for heel and toe. Socks for Laura 0.58 skeins = 245.3 meters (268.3 yards), 58 grams 1 SPP for grams, 1 for Snack Shack LFA yarn, 1 for Snack Shack Sponsor- The Sensible Stitcher- cute butterfly bag. Stash Dash Total for this episode: 2,541 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Size: 6 inch squares. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this to remind me how to do this. Progress: Last time I had 14 (of 35) squares done and seamed. Now I have 17 done. Baby due in September. Lots of time. Loving joining as I go but its less portable this way. 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) Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this I dug this out while cleaning out my studio on one of the very hot days before we left for camping. I had 3 squares of 9 that were seamed up but that didn't have the 3 rounds of DC border on them that I'm doing in dark gray. I finished those over the course of the week's train rides, then got the rest out and found 1 more that needed the border. All of those are done now. The other 8 squares have already been steamed. Plan to steam the most recently finished 4 then start SCing the big squares together. Border- undecided. May do a few rounds of gray. May incorporate colors. Debating an iCord border. I can't decide. Before border- 44 inches long by 24 inches long 50g per square x 12 ~600g= 2,400 meters of sock yarn 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Cast on June 1 for SPP Kick off. Jenna of 716 also sent me the which is part of her SPP Exclusives. What should I do with my minis?? Progress: Finished leg. Cuff and heel are in contrast aqua. love them. Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Colorway- thinner stripes- 2 colors of aqua, lime green, pink and an orange/peachy yellow. CC mini in lime This is not a SPP colorway but its the perfect colorway for this year's SPP logo. Should have reminded Michele to sign up😉 Brought these camping. Several inches into the first leg From the Armchair All's Fair in Love and Pickleball by Kate Spencer. The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden. Audition by Katie Kitamura. It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan. The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin. 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. Crafty Adventures I'm still having fun with watercolors but I have a lot to learn. Any tips on good learning resources? Knitting in Passing I was on an inpatient unit at the hospital where I work and asked a woman if she had one of the phones I was looking to upgrade. She said no, but that she's seen me on the train knitting. We had a nice chat and I told her to say hi next time she sees me. In My Travels 12 of us went camping up in Maine at On the Saco Family Campground. KAL News Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Updates for this Episode: Prizes- chose from 4 cabanas this time and will choose from the other 4 next episode. At the end of the event, I'll pull 4 more from the most chatty Cabanas Events Stash Dash hosted by the - May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the . Get your Bingo Card on . Single Bingo spots: Free space Craft: flower focused- watercolor flowers Start a new project: Woolens and Nosh Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Create something 3-dimensional: granny square top Finish a WIP- over 2,000 meters worth of those. Bonus--- Summer book It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan. - July 20-27 Goal is to complete 1 adult sock during Sock Week Tour de Fleece: July 5-July 27 . Tour de Fleece Group. Rest Days: Tuesday, July 15 and Monday, July 21. Challenge Days: The first one is Stage 10, on Monday, July 14. The second is Stage 15, on Sunday, July 20. Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of . May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Let’s go! in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 in Newbury, MA- August 16th On a Happy Note My friend Megg's first June recital for her new dancing school was a big success. I helped with set-up, worked the door and clean up. I am very proud of her. I also got to see some of kiddos dance- Emelyn, Hattie and Aila were in the show. All 3 were in one dance. I was totally surprised when during the award's ceremony they announced a new award "The Diane Lassonde Ruby Slipper Award" and Hattie was the first recipient. For a dancer who shows "hard work, dedication but also build community and helps to make sure all studnets feel welcome at DLA, because as Diane knew and told us, There is No Place Like Home." Riley & Millie's recital, followed by Father's Day Lunch, and Miles' 1st birthday party. Jeff and I both showed up Father's day with pink and white checkered outfits- his shirt. my dress. very funny. Camping- huge happy note. Just love the couple who runs the place, Tori and Jason. So kind and generous. Discount when we came with less people. Ziplocs sold out, they gave me some of their own. It's just refreshing to know people like that are still around. Dance parties all the time. Something that Megg initiates and it makes my dad laugh so hard. I love it. Going to Hornstra for ice cream with Riley and her bff Ellie. Celebrating Oisin's 17th birthday and getting to see Terri's new house. A fun June Patreon Zoom after a lousy day/week at work. Quote of the Week “Times of stress are also times that are signals for growth, and if we use adversity properly, we can grow through adversity.” —Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Episode 299: ABCs- Abstraction, Birthdays & Crochet
06/15/2025
Episode 299: ABCs- Abstraction, Birthdays & Crochet
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 299 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: and Visit us at to shop our latest collections and sign up for shop updates. Splash Pad Party participants can use discount code SPLASH25 for 15% off their order. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde. $5 Knitting Pattern available on & Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted) in 845 Cirrus Gray Needles: US 5 & US 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Project Page 115.2 meters (126.0 yards), 60 grams used. Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page This is the repeatable version of the 2023 Advent, with 16 of the original 24 colors. 259.3 meters (283.5 yards). 70 grams Granny square top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Check out this which highlights. 60 squares total Cloudborn 371.7 meters (406.5 yards), 101 grams Legacy Fiber Artz- 162.9 meters (178.1 yards), 38 grams Fibernymph Dye Works- 60.4 meters (66.0 yards), 16 grams Total: 595 meters. 155 grams Ball Band with a Twist Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on & Hooks: F (3.75 mm) & G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Pewter, Midnight Blue and Bubblegum Project Page Stash Dash: 40.3 meters You may also be interested in my more basic jar cozy pattern: Ball Band- | (free) Stash Dash total for this episode- 1,009.8 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Progress: All but the toe of sock 2 is done Miles' Montessori Toy Pattern: Montessori Colour Sorter by Lexie Warren. Free crochet pattern available on & on ) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Purple, Orange, Teal and Cyan. Knit Picks Brava in Canary, Rouge and White. I've gotten some great ideas in the Toy Cabana chat thread on Progress: 6 cups and 4 balls are done. Need to do white for center (basket and ball)- then seam together. Clever pattern. Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24 Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. I have another 50g skein I could add in (more of a pain because you have to wind off half). I am matching up stripes so they end at same time or as close as possible. Foundation half-double crochet 101. 1 row of dc (probably could have skipped). Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Size: 6 inch squares. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this to remind me how to do this. Progress: Last time I had seamed 7 full squares. Now I have 14 (of 35) squares done and seamed. 716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn 716 Knit in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors. Cast on June 1 for SPP Kick off. Jenna of 716 also sent me the which is part of her SPP Exclusives. What should I do with my minis?? Progress: Leg of first sock nearly finished From the Armchair Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. . Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. . The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue. . Crafty Adventures I came home from a massage dying to paint. I pulled out my watercolors and painted the sensations of my pain and the colors I associated with each. I'll be playing with this concept more in the future (hopefully next time on actual watercolor paper and maybe using other media too). Knitting in Passing A nice gentleman said my crochet was beautiful and that he crochets. I showed him my tank top which was nearly done at the time. We went to a grad party for my SIL and a friend of hers remembered me from Zach's birthday. She wants to crochet so we talked about resources etc. Reconnected with some of Dan's cousins recently. His cousin Melissa and I often talk books, so that was fun but she also said she'd like to learn to knit and/or crochet. Hoping to get together with her for lunch in Boston soon. Thank you to Suzanne- Sew Run It for the beautiful handknit hat and three knit hearts for my birthday. She started it shortly after my mom passed. Her notes say "The colors screamed Diane! The pattern is called Pair of Hearts and it too felt like a connection with her. I know you were and will remain close." Pattern= Pair of Hearts is by Chit Chat Knits and is available on for $4.50. Lauren lbeth21 messaged me with Jess from at Central NY Fiber Fest Susie of offered to send me a bag. I was thinking of summer and Splash Pad when looking at her shop and she had a bag with Blueberries and Butterflies which made me think of Mom. So special. Thank you, Susie. KAL News Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Events Stash Dash hosted by the - May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the . Get your Bingo Card on . - July 20-27 Goal is to complete 1 adult sock during Sock Week Tour de Fleece: July 5-July 27 . Tour de Fleece Group. Rest Days: Tuesday, July 15 and Monday, July 21. Challenge Days: The first one is Stage 10, on Monday, July 14. The second is Stage 15, on Sunday, July 20. Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of . May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Let’s go! in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 in Newbury, MA- August 16th Life in Focus I shared about my Summer Bucket List and the graphic/template I created for my . Do you have any ideas for me? My Word of the Year for 2025 is Welcome. I recently received a beautiful cross stitched piece with the word Welcome on it from Heidi, Yarnitheidi on Instagram and Ravelry. Thank you, Heidi! On a Happy Note The Splash Pad Kick Off Virtual sessions were so much fun! The Waitress at the (closes 6/15) Cellar clean out, using new shelves and bins to organize. We also gathered a lot of items to donate. Playing Five Crowns, totally exhausted, crushing the guys (had a score of 3 then 7 for most of the game) and then going home to sleep. Quality time at the nail salon with Riley Knitting by the pool as Riley, Garret & Millie took their first dip. Will's high school graduation party. Flowers for my birthday Red Sox game with my Dad. A stressful work project really ramped up on my birthday. My friend got yummy pastries for us to share in the office. Celebrating my birthday with Dan, Dad, Riley Garret and Millie. Really funny birthday videos from Gabriella & Zachary. Audible sale. I got a ton of great books and I'm really excited about reading again. Daisies are finally starting to come in. They grow wild in our yard but they're late this year. Quote of the Week “A well-composed book is a magic carpet on which we are wafted to a world that we cannot enter in any other way.” ― Caroline Gordon Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 298: Socks & Blankets
05/31/2025
Episode 298: Socks & Blankets
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 298 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: . Find Stitched by Jessalu at the Central New York Fiber Festival June 7 & 8 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY. Go find Jess and her beautiful bags there! On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Granny square top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Memorial Day weekend I spent Saturday and Sunday mornings quietly working away at the dining room table on this project. Check out this which highlights the project so far. 13 squares around and 4 rows high for the body. I added SC to trim around all of the edges. Around the bottom, I added a round of SC and a round of HDC. I am playing around with idea of bobbles or puff stitch but want to try on before I decide. Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2025) in the Intergalactic colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Project Page About the yarn: aqua, gray and purple. After switching to the new Knit Picks US 2 needle with a 47 inch cord, I flew through most of this hat! Let's Get Basted Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling. Progress: both socks are nearly ready for the toes. Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: first sock finished. Second sock- a few inches into the leg (after the cuff) Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Progress: long leg and heel done on sock #1. Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: nearly finished second sock. Ready for toe David... Fold in the cheese socks #2 Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- cream, pink and blue to match rose apron David wears in this episode of Schitt's Creek. Progress: started toe of first sock Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24 Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. I have another 50g skein I could add in (more of a pain because you have to wind off half). I am matching up stripes so they end at same time or as close as possible. Changing colors typically after 4 rows- unless its a colorway that goes back and forth with the same colors- like carrot cake. Foundation half-double crochet 101. 1 row of dc (probably could have skipped). Size: 36" wide. Was 16 inches. Now 28 Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Originally tried center in Brava colorway- Hunter. TOO DARK. Clever simple clover pattern in just 2 rounds. Center square (in darker green)- 4g. Three rounds on outside of clover (in mint)- 12g Size: 6 inch square. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this to remind me how to do this. Progress: more than a dozen shamrocks made. I've crocheted and seamed 7 full squares. From the Armchair Podcast- Created & hosted by Kate Helen Downey. 9 episodes. I've listened to 4 or 5 so far. I heard Kate talking about this project on the Culture Study Podcast: . If nothing tune in for the theme song! Its incredible. Book: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. Musical: The Light in the Piazza at in Boston Want to see it? Use promo code TELLAFRIEND25 for 25% off tickets toThe Light in the Piazza. 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 Crafty Adventures Tune in to hear about the graduation photo book I made for Eme. Knitting in Passing A nice gentleman said my crochet was beautiful and that he crochets. I showed him my tank top which was nearly done at the time. We went to a grad party for my SIL and a friend of hers remembered me from Zach's birthday. She wants to crochet. We reconnected with some of Dan's cousins at a wake this week. His cousin Melissa and I often talk books, so that was fun but she also said she'd like to learn to knit and/or crochet. In My Travels Eme's graduation! hike. The Foundry: we saw at the Foundry We checked out 2 breweries- & KAL News Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Updates for this Episode: Splash Pad Kick Off- June 1st. elisewentwest created a for your Splash Pad Projects for those who like to plan/track outside of our official Summer Celebration Form (though don't forget to do that if you want to get your entries for prizes) Click “File” » “Make a Copy”from there, you can name your own version of the tracker and have an editable version to track your projects! The submission form is linked in the top row. In the Points column, you can select more than one option to help you track how many points/entries you earned for a project. Collection of sponsor patterns for you to browse. Thanks, SewRunKnit! Events Stash Dash hosted by the - May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the . Get your Bingo Card on . On a Happy Note Seeing Kimberly Akimbo with Megg. I never buy merch, but I bought a mug and I love it! Mammogram- all clear! Reminder: go get yours if you're due. After Eme's graduation, we all finished packing up their townhouse, then met up a brewery and walked next door for a delicious dinner outdoors at a Mexican restaurant- Agave. Antiquing with Dan on Sunday before we went to Cantrip show. I went to play cards with Dan's friends. Dan and I celebrated 21 years together! We went to see Will before Senior Prom. While waiting for him, it was so fun to see all of the outfits! My plants! Seeing real growth, transplanting and seeing things continue to thrive. Celebrating Jenna's Masters Degree My Dad, my cousins and I went to see my youngest cousin Bella in a high school production of Little Women (the musical). She played Amy (1 of the 4 sisters) and she did a phenomenal job. Dad and I got dinner before hand and caught up. Great night! Low key Memorial Day weekend! Lots of lazy morning making time to work on my crochet top. Working with Dan, Jeff, Riley and Dad to open the pool! First cookout on the back deck. Lovely warm-weather walk to Lolita for dinner before seeing The Light in the Piazza. Will's high school graduation Quote of the Week We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours. -DAG HAMMARSKJOLD ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 297: Prepping the Splash Pad
05/15/2025
Episode 297: Prepping the Splash Pad
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 297 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . 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 Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dinosaur T-Rex Pattern: Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl by Anita Suriaa- $5.99 crochet pattern on Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Hook: 2.5 mm Changed teeth- white embroidered Vs Belle the Butterfly #4 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from on Etsy Hook: D (3.25 mm( Yarn: leftover DK yarn from stash Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins David... Fold in the cheese socks #2 Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- cream, pink and blue to match rose apron David wears in this episode of Schitt's Creek. Nearly to the heel of the first sock Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on & her . Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- . Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- . My Project Page I love working with my handspun Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2024) in the Dino-Mite colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Project Page About the yarn: aqua, gray and purple. I don't love knitting on small needles in the round. Just placed a knit picks order so I ordered a US 2 needle with a 47 inch cord to see if going back to magic loop may serve me better. Granny square top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Progress: Squares to date: 57 squares. Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Worked on these last weekend. Nearly to the toe on the first sock. Cozy Clusters Blanket #5 Pattern: Cozy Clusters by Leelee Knits- $5.99 crochet pattern available on or free from their Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather Hook: J hook (6.0 mm) (cast on) and I hook (5.5 mm) Project Page 53 clusters wide Currently 34 inches wide about 15.5 inches tall. hoping to get to 36 inches tall before border Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24 Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. I have another 50g skein I could add in (more of a pain because you have to wind off half). I am matching up stripes so they end at same time or as close as possible. Changing colors typically after 4 rows- unless its a colorway that goes back and forth with the same colors- like carrot cake. Foundation half-double crochet 101. 1 row of dc (probably could have skipped). Size: 36" wide. 14 inches tall so far . Brainstorming Blanket for a friend's baby with the Four Leaf Clover Granny Square pattern- available on I wan to make another summer tee or tank, but I should finish the granny square tank first. From the Armchair All in Her Head by Elizabeth Comen, MD. The Wedding People by Alison Espach. 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 I gifted Megg her "David Fold in the Cheese!!!" socks from Legacy Fiber Artz Schitt's Creek Series. She loved them! You can check out my Project Page here. Zach liked his dinosaur "I got a baby dinosaur" KAL News Splash Pad Party is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration . Check out our Enter your FOs using the . Then come over to this to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this & we'll be in touch. Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Pro Shop Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Questions Virtual Kick Off- Sunday June 1st Schedule Auction for Events : May 16-17 in Northhampton, MA : May 17 in Bristol, RI : May 24 & 25- Cummington, MA - June 7 & 8 in Frankfort, NY - July 12 in Westford, MA (New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association- 4th annual) in Seattle, WA August 8-10 Contest, News & Notes Yarnable May 2025 Unboxing Video on the On a Happy Note Kiss Me Kate 2nd weekend shows. More family and friends came out than I knew were coming. With very little help from me, we loaded up a 16 foot U-Haul with items from Mom's ebay store to send to Vegas with her friends. Huge load out of Dad's cellar and weight off his mind. Megg and I joined Trish & Vikki at their 1st of 10 Reseller Meet-ups on their way to Vegas. Follow their shenanigans on , Group. Taking Monday off after Kiss Me Kate closed Spending Friday night at Oisin's Rugby match. He scored and we enjoyed dinner after. Taking Gabriella and Zach to see Hattie's Wonka show Quote of the Week “You can’t help what you feel, but you can help how you behave.” ―Margaret Atwood ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Email me at For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 296: Another Openin'
04/30/2025
Episode 296: Another Openin'
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 296 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . 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 Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: (2nd Episode of the Month) Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pop Tart Pattern: None Yarn: Knit Picks Brava & Joann Big Twist Value Solids in Natural Colorway + variegated yarn (fingering weight held double) Hook:C (2.75 mm) Project Page Made for Eme's birthday as a cute something to open. Gifted with a box of edible poptarts. Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: All of the spinning of the singles is done- finally. David... Fold in the cheese socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- cream, pink and blue to match rose apron David wears in this episode of Schitt's Creek. I did a shorter than usual leg- 5.25 inches and 9.5 inch foot. The first sock 28 grams, using CC for toe and cuff, so I should have enough for a second pair of socks with this yarn. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hot pink spinning Fiber: Mountain Vewe Coopworths Fiber in hot pink (no specific colorway name)- three 4oz bumps Project Page 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. Progress: ~1/2 way through first bump. 1st bobbin nearly full. Granny Square Tan Top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Progress: Squares to date: 25 squares. Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Progress: cast on 1st sock. Finished cuff and an inch or two into leg. Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl Pattern: Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl by Anita Suriaa- $5.99 crochet pattern on Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Hook: 2.5 mm Progress: I've made T-Rex head and body. Thought I'd run out the yarn for the body (25g mini). Brainstorming Advent brainstorm- Granny Wrap available on . Kristina- foryouandyarn- reminded me that I love Ali's Starryeyesali's Project Page. From the Armchair The Crow Trap by Ann Cleves. . A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egan. . Annie Bot by Sierra Greer. 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 My cousin Ava knit the Storm Sweater by Petite Knit for her boyfriend Luke. Pattern available on & the (~$8 knitting pattern) KAL News The Splash Pad Party celebrates its 10th year and officially opens on June 1st. Save the date for some fun kick off events that day! Interested in sponsoring? Check out this . Events : May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH : May 16-17 in Northhampton, MA : May 17 in Bristol, RI : May 24 & 25- Cummington, MA in Seattle, WA August 8-10 Life in Focus I shared an update on my Word of the Year for 2025: Welcome & some 25 in 2025 list. 25 in 2025 list 1) Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March) 4) Go camping (scheduled for June) 10) Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts) 13) Get at least 2 massages at Oasis (1 in April) 17) Crochet at least 5 toys (1: hedgehog 2&3: Love Bugs, 4 pop-tart, 5 butterfly. WIPs-Another butterfly & TRex) 18) Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Done monthly so far) 23) Buy a firebox and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it) (Debbie, deafelis recommended) 25) Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes Probably have at least this much done On a Happy Note musical. We had dinner at Democracy Brewing beforehand. Delicious tacos and good beer. Celebrating April Birthdays Decorating for Easter with Dad, Millie and Garret Celebrating Easter with the family! on Netflix- my cousin was in the last few episodes. I survived tech week and had the forethought to take off Friday before opening weekend. Laura came in from NYC for my show. Opening of Kiss Me Kate! Quote of the Week “Because the birdsong might be pretty, But it's not for you they sing, And if you think my winter is too cold, You don't deserve my spring.” ― Erin Hanson ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 295: Fiber Witch Fun
04/15/2025
Episode 295: Fiber Witch Fun
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 295 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . 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 Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Some Bunny Loves You Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust. . Get $5 off with coupon code BostonJen Belle the Butterfly #3 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from on Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover DK yarn from stash Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends! Getting closer but still not done. Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. Goal: 6 per week Progress: 19 2 weeks ago & 12 last week (week 7 & 8)- 106 in 8 weeks- avg/13 per week 129 not attached and 48 attached. Current draft is 18 rows and 16 columns- 288 squares. 177 done/ 111 to go- 61% done 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) Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this I started in September 2023- due to finish in August 2024. This month, I finished the squares for the last month's kit. Let's Get Basted Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling. Progress: about 2 inches away from heel of the first sock. David... Fold in the cheese socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress- almost to heel on the first sock Brainstorming I was inspired by Jenna() at the Fiber Witch Festival, had on a marled scrappy shawl that was gorgeous! It got me thinking that I really want to start something with my Legacy Fiber Artz minis from previous year advents. Maybe a Granny Stripe blanket? Or perhaps another Recollections crochet blanket. I made one in the summer of 2022 (check out my Project Page). It uses fingering weight yarn held triple and treble crochets. You work each row right to left and cut each time. between each set of clusters you use a main color. Debating using Fibernymph 10g minis from last year's advent for those rows (notes say it used- about 8g per row but that's held triple which might just be too annoying). I'm debating making a smaller blanket that will live on the backseat of my car, draped over. Mostly for the pop of color with my gray interior but I bet the kids would use it when they're back there. I'd also like to make a crocheted granny square tank top for the summer so I could potentially use some of my minis for that. Do you have any ideas for me? From the Armchair - I have a Gilmore Girls sock sized bag from Bethany and I know lots of you are fans of her, but I didn't realize she had a channel! Enjoying her content, check it out. White Lotus- Season 3: it was a slow burn of a season with some seriously cringy content but I loved how the finale came together. 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. Some Years Later I wore my Construction Zone top April 4th. Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier ($7.50 US knitting pattern) Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Project Page I've been wearing my handknit sweaters as April has been cold and rainy! Aurealis ( Project Page) Silverlining ( Project Page) Freewheeler ( Project Page) Mom's socks Knitting in Passing At a recent rehearsal for Kiss Me Kate, my fellow cast member, Janet, told me about this yarn company her friend Katie Aucella owns called Claws Out Yarn- here's a link to her . You can also find Claws Out Yarn on & In My Travels Tune in to hear more about my trip to the Fiber Witch Festival in Salem. I loved meeting up with friends, Monique (Windswept Monique on ) who brought me 2 skeins of beautiful wool yarn that she's allergic to, to sell/raffle off for FearLESS Living Fund. I met up with Ryan and Jenna and shopped around with them and we grabbed lunch after. It's always a joy to see bag maker and podcast sponsor Jess of . - Cris + James who were there selling jewelry which you can find under the shop name . I believe they will be at Maryland Sheep & Wool. Check them out on too. They had beautiful handdyed silk cordage bracelets with sterling silver. Each color has meaning. I couldn't decide! Heart pendant (similar to this ). Mom- fine silver (.999) metal clay. Jess also introduced me to organizers Ana Campos (). Emily (). I purchased a progress keeper that's a floppy disk in yellow w/ a rainbow on it. Dragon Hoard Yarn- Myth Fingering in one of her show special colorways- Gardens of Persephone I purchased a project bag ( bag) and beautiful sticker with hand drawn art from I had lunch with Ryan and Jenna at I visited yarn store in Salem. I purchased a mini skein from , 9 inch circular socks needles from ChiaoGoo. & 2 cute stickers. I was so happy to run into Val (valtherizzle) as I was checking out! I also shopped at , (2 pairs of earrings) & - where I purchased a lemon button fern. KAL News The Splash Pad Party kicks off soon! It will be our 10th year (even though yes we took last year off). Mark your calendars: June 1- July 31 Events - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH : May 17 in Bristol, RI : May 24 & 25- Cummington, MA On a Happy Note I found old photos of theater and dance friends which I brought to rehearsal. My friend and I went to Gretchen Rubin's Q&A for her new book (Amazon Affiliate link). Dan and I went to the Gala to support our friend John who was receiving an inspiration award. I wore a fun dress from Poshmark and Mom's jewelry. Kris' birthday dinner at a local mexican restaurant. Dad, Jeff and I enjoyed a video chat organized by my cousin Jimmy. Repotting some plants. Hoping they take. Dinner with Megg at in Hanover, MA I visited on Charles St in Boston- found 2 dresses that could work for Kiss Me Kate & 1 just for me. Visited with my Dad, Millie and Garret over the weekend and we decorated for Easter. Rehearsal for is going well! Quote of the Week Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice. -Joseph B. Wirthlin ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 294: Travels, Time & T-Rex
03/31/2025
Episode 294: Travels, Time & T-Rex
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 294 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Find Stitched by Jessalu at the Marketplace: April 12-13 in Salem, MA. The Market is 11a-5p Sat & Sunday and market tickets are still available. Pre-purchase or tickets will be available at the door for either day. The 3-5 slot each day is free, so go find Jess and her beautiful bags there! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Aila's Daisy Socks Yarn: On The Round Nimble Sock (85%/15% SW Merino/Nylon) in the Forage colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 & US 2 Progress: Cast on 60 sts. Worked 1x1 ribbing. Increased up to 64 sts. Switched to US 2 needles for colorwork. Then decreased back to 60 sts shortly after, a few rows later back to 56 sts. Knit about 2 inches before turning the heels. How Time Flies Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the How Time Flies Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- cream base with pink, green. January 2024 Yarnable Colorway: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends! Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on . I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. Goal: 6 per week Progress: I am still ahead of schedule! Some Bunny Loves You Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust. Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on & her . Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- . Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- . My Project Page Living in my FearLESS Living Fund bag from . Bags are still available! Check them out. Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl Pattern: Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl by Anita Suriaa- $5.99 crochet pattern on Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Hook: 2.5 mm Progress: I've made T-Rex head and body. Brainstorming T Jaik flower crochet patterns- check them out on . They are so realistic I didn't think they were actually crochet photos! Teddy Bear Eyeglasses holder by Tanya Naser- free crochet pattern available on . Eme's Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks From the Armchair The Crash by Freida McFadden. . Colored Television by Danzy Senna. . I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. . 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 On Wed night before music rehearsal Megg asked me to help her cast on a Love Bug with Bernat Blanket to practice for school. (free crochet pattern on ). Yarn has a lot of twist, got all tangly and we stayed after to untangle it together while other cast members performed on stage. On the first night of rehearsal one of my cast-mates asked about my knitting and through that conversation we figured out we've worked together before. She was the choreographer when I was in a production of Crazy for You at a local community college when I was in high school. I wore my Aurealis sweater ( Project Page) one night to music rehearsal and my friend Deana complimented it and I told her I knit it! Laura's sock drawer! How gorgeous is this? In My Travels Vegas trip for BOSS Reseller Remix & FearLESS Living Fund 2025 Awards We gave away 2 $5,000 scholarships Mom's friend Crystal got a fearless tattoo on her arm. We enjoyed visiting the Sphere to see the Postcards from Earth documentary. We checked out the Bellagio Conservatory for their beautiful display of Easter decor/flowers. Knitting at craps table with Jeff. The manager told me he doesn't see many firsts anymore but I was the first person he'd ever seen knitting in a casino before. He came back a few minutes later asking what I was making- definitely intrigued. It took until the last day- walking through New York New York to find Wizard of Oz slots Mom loved best. It was obviously a bittersweet trip. Ryan Wilson said it best when he said before talking about 2 winners- in some ways this is the most important year because its the first one without Mom and we're still doing it. If you want to see the awards presentation, here's a . - Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Megg, Riley and I went in the morning. Riley wore her crocheted flowered top ( Project Page). I wore my Aurealis ( Project Page)- finally got good FO photos for my Project Pages. I purchased punch needle coasters for my car cup holders from We also purchased mini skeins from 2 makers- that I sent home with Riley Riley picked out a delicious cinnamon roll from that we shared. Megg got some cute crafty projects for her kids for Easter/graduations. Events - April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store) : April 11-13 in Salem, MA - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH : May 17 in Bristol, RI - May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA Contest, News & Notes I heard about in Vogue Knitting email. Have you heard of it? Ask Me Anything Instagram- Knitbakecook- Do you ever have crafting slumps? If so, how do you overcome them? Yes! Sometimes it helps just to lean into that, don't pressure yourself and then lean back in when you get the urge. More often, what works best is to start something new (or pick back up something that is exciting you). Ideally something small like a hat or a toy so you get that dopamine hit of finishing something fun to get those creative juices flowing. Search your Ravelry favorite or queue, browse Instagram or Pinterest and let yourself day dream a little. Creative time should be fun so find the fun and you'll be excited to get back into things. Instagram- ndoyal- When are you coming to the PNW?! I am planning to go to Flock in August. Instagram- nukerklein- Have you been or are you planning to go to VT Sheep & Wool in the fall? This year it's October 4-5 (Dad's birthday- so likely not this year) Check out this from 2024 trip to VT Sheep & Wool. NDoyal- Dates for Splash Pad Sunday June 1 through Thursday July 31st. Would folks be interested if we did Zoom events Sunday 6/1? On a Happy Note St. Patrick's Day at my cousin's. Emelie "cutting" my hair. Lea made us acrylic pieces with Mom's funeral flowers in them. Keychain, bottle opener and bookmark Riley sleepover- Sample sale (bought matching PJs). Silly pics in the closet before bed. Ushering for Rent at The Company Theatre. Addams Family Musical and Lolita with Megg Dinner with Liz My favorite massage therapist is back at Massage Envy Bike riding with Dan Dinner out at a local Italian place for a friend's birthday. Thrifting and finally watching Kiss Me Kate (movie) with Megg Quote of the Week One of the pleasures of getting older is that one can get so much nearer to one's own people, and that the dear ones of them become dearer all the time. –Willa Cather ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 293: Love Bugs
03/15/2025
Episode 293: Love Bugs
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 293 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsor- . Fiber Marketplace 2025- SATURDAY APRIL 5 , 2025 from 10-3pm at the Union Bluff Hotel 8 Beach Street, York Beach Maine 207-363-1333. Join us for a fun-filled party on Friday, April 4th from 5:30-7:00 Andra Asars (Berroco rep) will be hosting our event. Tickets are on sale in the shop and our online shop. You may win a prize. $25 (only 25 tickets) Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass ($8 US Knitting Pattern) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Project Page Size: C Mods: Bottom ribbing- 2x2 instead of 1x1. Ribbing on sleeves is also 2x2 Love Bugs Pattern: Love Bug by Trish Hoskin (free crochet pattern on ) Hook: C- 2.75 mm Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted & Knit Picks Brava Worsted Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: first sock done. I cast on the second. Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: Nearly finished with my 3rd bobbin of fiber Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on . I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. Goal: 6 per week Crocheted 7 last week. Aila's Daisy Socks Yarn: On The Round Nimble Sock (85%/15% SW Merino/Nylon) in the Forage colorway Pattern: None (will likely use OMG heel) Needles: US 1.5 & US 2 Project Page I cast on 60 sts. Worked 1x1 ribbing and daisy pattern I charted out using US 1.5 needles. Way too tight. In listening to another podcast, I was reminded that going up a needle size may help. Reknit colorwork section with US 2. Too tight. Washed and blocked to be sure AND to see if I liked the fabric with a US 2. I do. Increased up to 64 sts. Used US 2 for colorwork. Then decreased back to 60 sts shortly after, a few rows later back to 56 sts. Knit about 2 inches. Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page From the Armchair The Secret History by Donna Tartt. . How to Stop Time by Matt Haig. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. 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 Annissa from sat down next to me on train and asked about knitting. It was great catching up with her. KAL News All Pigskin Grand Prize Winners have been emailed. Events - Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission - April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store) : April 11-13 in Salem, MA - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 17 in Bristol, RI - May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA Contest, News & Notes Stitched by Jessalu FearLESS Living Fund Bags have raised $194! & 30% of the sales go towards the ! Life in Focus 25 in 2025 List- I've made progress on these items Donate Blood at least 4 times (1 in January) Buy new ski boots- DONE Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts) Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to) Get at least 2 massages at Oasis scheduled See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru) Knit 2-5 garments for me (Aurealis & WIP- Monsoonee Sweaters) Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket Crochet at least 5 toys (1: hedgehog, 2 love bugs) Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Jan & Feb, March done) Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) Buy a fireproof box and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it) On a Happy Note A luxurious mani/pedi Dinner with my cousins down in Plymouth. A lovely visit with my grandmother- got her TV working so she could watch the Red Sox again. Pushing outside of my comfort zones in music rehearsals for , but really enjoying the dancing. 2 hours of tap on Sunday! Loved every second. I went to dinner and to see a local production of Rent on Friday evening. My all time favorite show. Season 2 of Silo on Paradise on Quote of the Week I cannot think of myself apart from the influence of the two or three greatest friendships of my life, and any account of my own growth must be that of their stimulating and enlightening influence. –Edith Wharton ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 292: Magic of Oz
02/28/2025
Episode 292: Magic of Oz
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 292 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos are available on . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Some Years Later Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: . Find Jessalu at NETA Spa in Freeport, Maine from February 28-March 2: check out the event page on Facebook at . FearLESS Living Fund bags available now- . 30% of sales go to our . Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freckled Whimsy 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Stranger Things 2 Socks Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Stranger Things 2 Self Striping Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress- nearly to toe of first sock Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Size: C Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on . I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. Brainstorming I'd like to knit a balaclava for skiing Convertible Balaclava by Poppy Shop- available on , & website for $9.50 Canadian (worsted weight yarn, ribbed below nose) Crayon Balaclava by Mia Filisch- available on for free. Calls for Aran weight yarn- 3 sizes. would need to gauge swatch and see if I can adjust for lighter yarn. Stripes Ski Mask by Leisure Arts- available on their for $5.99. See link on as well. I'm also debating something that goes over ski helmet and maybe a fair isle fingering weight sweater for me! Some Years Later Love the set that matches my ski coat. Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher- Project Page (DK fair isle) In a Fog Mittens by Allison O'Mahony - Project Page Drawn Together cowl by Shana Cohen- Project Page Crafty Adventures Millie and Hattie wanted to get crafty during their birthday sleepover. We bought some supplies at the Dollar Tree & Millie brought a paper bead making kit I gave her for Christmas. Check out on the Down Cellar Studio Youtube Channel. For fibery crafts, Millie shared some progress on her Dads hat, Hattie practiced treadling on my spinning wheel and Hattie & I made pompoms. I want to turn mine into a garland. Knitting in Passing I met a lovely listener named Emily in an elevator at work! In My Travels Last weekend, my brother Jeff and 2 of his kids- Riley and Garret, my friend Megg, her daughter Hattie, son Oisin & Oisin's girlfriend Ginger and I all went skiing at in Maine. KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Tune in to hear if you won one of our 12 Grand Prizes. I will email winners in about a week, to give you time to tune in. Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : March 13-16. - Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Knit for Food a thon April 5th sign up the first weekend in February. - April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store) : April 11-13 in Salem, MA. - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 17 in Bristol, RI - May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA On a Happy Note I took Millie and Hattie to the new Paddington in Peru movie which was really cute. Using Hattie's book before bed! Pancakes in the morning! We brought dinner to a friend who has been facing medical challenges (and thankful Dad let us cook at his house when we lost power)! Dinner with my first boss and her partner. They spoiled me rotten and it was so great catching up. Silly braids for skiing! Megg gifted me 3 skeins of alpaca yarn from her trip to the Azores! 50g skeins in white, gray and a peachy/pink! Can't wait to use them. New haircut! Quote of the Week Sometimes you are aware when your great moments are happening and sometimes they arise from the past. Perhaps it’s the same with people. -JAMES SALTER ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 291: WIPs Galore
02/15/2025
Episode 291: WIPs Galore
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 291 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. 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 Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hedgehog Pattern: Hedgehog with a Heart by Marina Chuchkalova Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids worsted acrylic yarn in Chocolate Brown & Soft Gray Hook: C 2.75 mm Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Passed heel on first sock (contrast heel) Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Size: C Progress: Several inches into body Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: Nearly finished with my 3rd bobbin of fiber Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on . I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. Progress: I've done about 14 in 2 weeks. Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2024) in the Dino-Mite colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Project Page About the yarn: aqua, gray and purple. Progress: About 2 inches of straight knitting beyond the crown increases Brainstorming I think I'm going to keep the Monsoonee Sweater I started before Christmas ( Project Page). I could absolutely wear that this winter if I finish it soon. Almost to bottom ribbing. sleeves will be quick I'm debating frogging my Waverly Sweater ( Project Page). Gauge is a bit tight and its not an enjoyable knit. Emelyn's request for socks based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Any ideas for me? Aila still wants colorwork daisy socks that I started but need to rework. From the Armchair One Day in December by Josie Silver. . I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. . The Fury by Alex Michaelides. . 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 Had a lovely fellow knitter say hello on the train, asking if I was going to knit fingers into my project (thinking it was mitts). I told her it was socks, but in general- I agree- knitting fingers is the worst! KAL News Thanks for a very successful and fun 11th season! Tune in to see if you're a January Participation Winner or the winner of our 4th Quarter Challenge hosted by - Small Gains Challenge (January 2025). Check out this Thread for details. Grand Prize winners will be announced in the next episode. Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : March 13-16. - Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Knit for Food a thon April 5th sign up the first weekend in February. : April 11-13 in Salem, MA. - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 17 in Bristol, RI - May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA Life in Focus 25 in 2025 List Donate Blood at least 4 times (1 in January) Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year (my Christmas gift from him) Buy new ski boots- DONE Go camping- scheduled for summer Kayak 2-5 times- scheduled for summer Do at least 5 walks with others Take 2-5 yoga classes (outside of the house) Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly (had 25 done in 2024)- does not include daily lessons Spend a day at Raffa Life Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts) doing well. pairing with next one Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to) (feels similar to artist's way- tapping into your authentic self/creative spirit) Read at least 60 books- all books count (even poetry etc) - 4 to date Get at least 2 massages at Oasis See 2-5 movies in the theater Knit 2-5 garments for me (WIPs- Aurealis & Monsoonee Sweaters) Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket Crochet at least 5 toys (1 hedgehog) Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Jan & Feb done) Have a crafty day with Emelie Knit a slouchy hat for myself Try out 3 new to me podcasts Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara (bringing the tradition back) Buy a firebox and put important papers inside Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes On a Happy Note Ice skating with friends. Started rehearsals for Kiss Me Kate- tap dancing! GREAT for my brain. Seeing Millie in Pirates of Penzance Hattie's Surprise Wizard of Oz Party Laura surprised me. Funny Girl with Megg Mom's birthday just passed. Difficult day- but we were together and there was a lot of love and support. My friend Kris sent over a very thoughtful gift for me- including a skein of handdyed yarn in a Somewhere over the Rainbow colorway from Cashmere and Coconut. Quote of the Week To invite a person to your house is to take charge of his happiness as long as he be beneath your roof. –Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Episode 290: Welcome
01/31/2025
Episode 290: Welcome
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 290 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Find full show ntoes 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 Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Next month you can find Stitched by JessaLu bags in her online shop, and in person at NETA Spa in Freeport, Maine from February 28-March 2. NETA Spa is a great midwinter weekend gathering for fiber enthusiasts - check out the event page on Facebook at Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freckled Whimsy 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on & her . Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- . Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- . My Project Page Living in my FearLESS Living Fund bag from . She's filling pre-orders from last year first and then will put new listings up for sale so stay tuned. Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Size: C My washed swatch was closer to 17/18 sts over 4 inches instead of the 20 it calls for so I'm knitting a different size to accommodate. Stranger Things 2 Socks Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Stranger Things 2 Self Striping Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cast on the morning of Thursday 9/5 for the Pigskin Party using Snack Shack Sponsor yarn. About the colorway- stripes of: orange, hot pink, purple, navy blue, medium blue and red. Progress- first sock is done. Second sock is a few stripes from the heel. Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: ; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Project Page 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. Progress: Nearly finished with my second bobbin of fiber Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on . I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a I found that helped refresh my memory. From the Armchair One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London. . 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. In My Travels My 12 year old niece, Millie, joined me to do a little recap of our visit to Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA. The sample we saw in the booth is called Super Serene- available on . KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Official Sponsor for Q4: - Small Gains Challenge (January 2025). Check out this Thread for details. Commentator Mary Klute's report- It had been very cold lately in North America, even in places that are typically pretty warm in the winter (like Florida getting snow!). This has been no problem for pigskin partiers! The cold weather creates the perfect conditions for cozying up and finishing projects! In the huddle, there has been lots of discussion about what folks can reasonably finish before the end of the party. There was also an interesting discussion about how many WIPs folks can manage at one time. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of different opinions on that. Earlier this month, 43 players submitted for points as part of the Wild Card WIP challenge! Head on over to that thread to see pictures of projects that players had let languish or even forgot about--butnow they are finished! ladida2u finished some beautiful colorwork mittens just in time for some snow: plumunou finished a pair of socks. She'd abandoned the project because the first sock came out too short in the foot--let's face it, we've all been in this sort of situation--this challenge motivated her to finish the second sock and rip out the toe of the first one to lengthen the foot. Now she has a super cute pair of socks: histoknitter finished a pair of socks that were started in 2007! Way to go! hikesandbikes finished a fantastic sweater that is made up of mitered squares. It's amazing! and speaking of mitred squares, knitternicole finished a blanket! She planned out how much of the icord border she needed to do each day to finish and got it done during wild card week: Events : February 2 from 11a-5p at the Cyclorama in Boston Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : March 13-16. - Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Knit for Food a thon April 5th sign up the first weekend in February. : April 11-13 in Salem, MA. - Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. : Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT : May 2 in Fredrick, MD : May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD : May 17 in Bristol, RI - May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA Contest, News & Notes Stitched by Jessalu FearLESS Living Fund bags are going out this week and next! 30% going to . More bags will be listed soon on her website so stay tuned. You can buy the FearLESS Living Fund fabric that Jess designed on . I don't think I shared but Mom opened hers right before Christmas and cried. It was really beautiful. You can find on my Day 24 Vlogmas video- . Check out the Millie Makes section on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. I've joined Bluesky. . Not leaving Instagram, at least not yet, but I'm checking it out. Thank you to KnittyELF40, Erika, who kindly gifted me her new bundle of patterns- Seasonal Blooms on . Life in Focus My Word of the Year for 2025: Welcome Verb: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality Verb: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of Adjective: giving pleasure: received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need (A welcome addition) Why I need this word: This year will be a year filled with first after Mom's passing on January 1st. I need to welcome in the new year even when it feels hard, and welcome in whatever emotions come up as I make my way through 2025. I've spent much time in the last few years focused on my mom (and I'm so glad I could do that), but now I'll have free time to welcome in new things. I want to be thoughtful about my time, but also open to welcoming in new things that will bring me joy. My mother made everyone feel welcome and at home whether physically in her home or just with her as a person. I strive to make people feel welcome in my presence too and to use that to continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and connection. I hope that this will help me keep alive the many relationships that Mom was able to maintain. I am an introvert by nature and love the prospect of staying hour with hours of myself to plot out- but I know that I am happier and more fulfilled when I stay connected with those I love, so this year when I'm tempted to say "no thanks" I will try, when possible, to instead say "we'll come" a variation on welcome. On a Happy Note About 20 people showed up for one of Garret's hockey games that was nearby! Beautiful show of support and a fun night out. I found the jewelry Mom gave me for Christmas! Surprise surprise, it was in a bag of knitting stuff that was brought home and put down cellar. While I missed auditions as we prepped for the funeral, I got a dancing role in Kiss Me Kate with Meg. The show is the last week of April/first weekend in May. Millie came for a 2 night sleepover during MLK weekend. She made us pancakes! Organizing my mom's things. Eme came over and we look through craft supplies for a new project they want to do. I found a few things for me (mostly scissors and crochet hooks) and I purged some. I put away the Christmas tree and put my new plant stand in place! I love it. Dan was going to order me a plant subscription, but instead we'll go together to a local place a few times a year and try to learn a little more about houseplants. Dinner with my cousins at local Mexican restaurant. I received a beautiful package of watercolor supplies in the mail from Rachel! Thank you so much. I can't wait to dive in. I received many cards and notes from several of you. Thank you!!! Millie, Ryan and I ran into listener, Donna, at Russell's. So lovely to see you! Last weekend Riley came for a sleepover Saturday night. On Sunday, we picked up Aila and checked out one of her favorite antique stores and had a lot of fun browsing. Dan invited my Dad, Tom and Oisin for dinner at The Snug. Megg, Hattie and I went to see Peter Pan in Boston. Quote of the Week “Departure of a year welcomes so many new memories” ― Munia Khan ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 289: A Sad Goodbye
01/16/2025
Episode 289: A Sad Goodbye
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 289 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Content Note: I start the episode by sharing news that most of you probably already know but in case not, will set the tone for the rest of the episode. After 3 long years battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer- we lost my Mom, Diane, on New Year's Day. I share a bit more of the story in the Life in Focus segment, but there are small moments peppered throughout so if death and loss is a difficult topic for you right now, that's ok. I just wanted to give a heads up. If this isn't the episode for you, we'll catch you in the next one. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wintermint Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Wintermint Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Peace & Light Mitts Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder. Free Knitting Pattern available on . Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows Cast on with 56 sts like socks. Gave to Mom for Christmas. She only ended up wearing them a few times but she loved them very much. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: 1st sock done. 2nd is beyond the heel. Freckled Whimsy 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Riley knit a lot on these! The 1st sock is beyond the heel. From the Armchair The Life Impossible by Matt Haig- Bookshop Affiliate Link. . 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. Some Years Later Wearing mostly Mom's handknits because I was there and didn't have all of my own to choose from. I wore some of her socks especially when we ended up sleeping in the family room and it was chilly and I couldn't leave her alone. Mom's blue Camp out fingerless mitts ( Project Page link)- 2021 Mom's Shift Cowl out of my handspun ( Project Page link)- 2022 Mom's Carbeth Cardigan ( Project Page link) - finished night before Rhinebeck in 2023 (while in Vegas) Knitting in Passing Millie loved her lipstick and nail polish amigurumi. Hattie didn't get her Christmas gifts until after Miles' Baptism on 1/12- "be off you boring socks" and threw socks across the room and immediately put them on and was showing them off. It was very dramatic and adorable. Laura sent me a text of her friend Arielle wearing the socks I knit her. You can find the . Laura and I went back to my house one day to collect some things and Riley asked me to bring ALL THE KNITTING, so I grabbed a ton of stuff. She opened every single project bag and in the end still decided to knit on the Freckled Whimsy advent socks Crafty Adventures We printed almost 400 photos for 11 posters for the funeral home. We broke out the scrapbook supplies and tape gun which I can't believe Laura didn't steal because after an initial skepticism she and Jenny were very into it. Megg, Oisin and Riley were huge helps and had a lot of fun. Megg and Laura searched house for memoriabilia stuff to make 3 displays for funeral home- Red Sox & reselling, Christmas and Wiz of Oz. Incredible. Funeral home did it just as well or even better. Megg made these Sox and Bruins "tickets" on Canva KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Tune in to see if you won our Quarter 3 Challenge sponsored by . Official Sponsor for Q4: - Small Gains Challenge (January 2025). Check out this Thread for details. Tune in to see if you won a December participation prize. Mary's Commentator Updates I just finished a sweater--my first big project of the PSP. It took me months and it feels like a great accomplishment. Plus it is enough yards to qualify for a blitz! This got me thinking about blitzes and wondering how the pigskin partiers are doing with blitzes this year. When I just looked, players had already submitted for 202 blitzes this year! Amazing! But even more amazing are a handful of what I am calling super-blitzers! 2 players have already completed 6 blitzes so far this year! Can you believe it? Spottydogknits finished two sweaters, one cardigan, a vest, a shawl and a scarf. Their is particularly pretty. It looks like a lot of fun to knit with a variety of mosaic colorwork. Purplemomz has completed 4 blankets! Two were knit and two were crocheted along with two cardigans! I really like their two rainbow ripple blankets--it is so fun to see how the same pattern works up in different yarn. In addition to these super-blitzers, 3 players have completed 5 blitzes and 3 more have completed 3! But don't be dismayed if you are a mere mortal like me--The best thing about the PSP is that you can make whatever you want (as much or as little as you have time for). Wishing you all a very happy new year! Life in Focus Tune in to hear the last of my Mom's story. I also reviewed my word for 2024, Heart, my goals and my 24 for 2024 list. On a Happy Note Seeing a local production of Pippin and introducing it to Riley. Seeing Hattie in Funky Nutcracker & her winter dance recital. Check out for more. Riley took her first solo drive as a licensed driver, made us breakfast and braided my hair. Later that day, friends surprised my Mom by caroling. Check out for more. Oisin got his license the following Saturday. Mom was so proud of both of them. Silly moment putting TJ's gummy mustaches on our faces. Mom even got in on the action resting it on her oxygen tube and giving crazy eyes for a photo. The Christmas eve cling wrap game that my cousin Lea hosted. You can see it at the end of my Fun Christmas morning with G & Z who enjoyed the power wheels Jeep. Doing puzzles with G while Z played the piano. Low key Christmas afternoon at my parents'. At one point Mom got confused and said we were at a wedding so that turned into a running joke all day. My cousin Jenny, mom's Goddaughter, came over for a bit and showed Mom the video that over 40 people sent in clips for. She said it was her fav Christmas gift. Laura, whose timing is impeccable and who was everything I needed during the hardest time. Shopping with friends to find attire for Mom's funeral. Conor led the kids in singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow at mom's services and our friend Michael Hammond led a group singing Seasons of Love to finish the service at the Cemetery. My cousin Rita Marie sang at funeral mass. Folks flew in from 12 states to attend which was lovely but also it got crazy once we realized we had way more people coming than would fit in he luncheon venue we talked to. Dad said it was like the Jerry Lewis telethon w/ everyone making phone calls trying to find a new venue. By the next morning, we found a place that worked, visited and picked out the menu by that night. As ever, this segment is meant to focus on the highlights. Not the lowlights of which there have been many. Grief sucks. Its hard, but we also got 68 beautiful years w/ my Mom- and we lived it up royally in the last 3 since she got sick. We'll always more time but I don't have any regrets and that's something to be truly grateful for. Miles' Baptism. It was a beautiful service with brunch after at Conor & Carly's. Just before Christmas, we gave away $10k in scholarships to 2 gentlemen the Blind Center of Nevada. Friends attended and sent us videos. Just incredible. I hope it helps to really give them a leg up this year. Quote of the Week "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love." Washington Irving ------ Thank you for tuning in. Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 288: Makeup & Mint
12/15/2024
Episode 288: Makeup & Mint
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 288 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cold, Cold Heart Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: June Pryce Fiber Arts Coventry DK in the Cold, Cold Heart Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Project Page Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Project Page Check out my for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting. Millie's Christmas Makeup Patterns from Etsy by : $15 Crochet Pattern Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarns Hooks: C & D (2.75 & 3.25 mm) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wintermint Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Wintermint Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Working on both socks. First one is beyond the heel. Second one is ready for the heel. Moosonee Sweater Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on & . Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm) Pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one of Megg's: link). 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde. $5 Knitting Pattern available on & Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted) in 845 Cirrus Gray Needles: US 5 & US 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Project Page Peace & Light Mitts Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder. Free Knitting Pattern available on . Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows Cast on with 56 sts like socks. Brainstorming Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook: G (4.0 mm) Project Page KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) was . Check this for details about the Button challenge! Tune in to see if you're the winner! Our Official Sponsor for Q3 (December) is . Check out this for details about the Colorwork challenge. Commentator Mary Klute's report- CONTAINS RAVELRY LINKS🙂 This week, I wandered over to the end zone dance thread to take a peek at some of the beautiful projects folks have finished in the last month or so. Lots of players are double-dipping--that is, making projects that count for both the pigskin party and another make along! KnitsandReads, oneyarn, Sandyrlevin all participated in the Arne & Carlos Christmas Stocking MKAL. Their finished objects are beautiful! Sandyrlevin even completed two! foryouandyarn finished an amazing crochet blanket for the Scheepjes Festival of Lights CAL...it is so intricate and with a beautiful rainbow of colors. Definitely go check it out! michembry finished a project for the indie gift along--the radvent cowl. It is so pretty with nice cheery warm-toned colors. Perfect for a cold winter's day. Of course, many players are participating in the December Mystery Gnome KAL from PSP-sponsor Imagined Landscapes, but we'll have to wait a bit longer to see those FOs! Finally, a few players are double-dipping with other KALs for the Q3 colorwork challenge--I think that would actually be a triple-dip--three ways to win prizes for one project! VTKimmyKim and Cherlynpickering are participating in the "A Very Merry MKAL," which is a mystery colorwork cowl challenge. LauraKnitsPA and tanksoup are participating in the "Step into Christmas MKAL," which is a mystery colorwork socks challenge. I think all this double and triple dipping is a great motivator to be extra productive during the PSP! Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : January 19 & March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : February 2 from 11a-5p at the Cyclorama in Boston Check out my on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Contest, News & Notes Cancer unit where my mom stayed is always looking for donations of adult hats if you're looking for a place to donate. Reach out to me and I'm happy to coordinate. Life in Focus 24 for 2024 list updates Get 2 massages beyond the one per month at Massage Envy DONE Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) 53 as of 12/11 Knit at least 1 finished project with handspun- Dan's citrus hat Knit/crochet myself a new sweater Silverlining On a Happy Note Haircut & color with Erika Visiting with Julie and Chris who came to visit from Ohio 80 min massage and running into my trainer from my former gym Visiting with my cousins- Joanie, Nancy, Paul, Colleen and Erin House clean out with Aila and Ois Savers with Riley and Aila. Hattie in Frozen Jr- Patrons, check out your feed for a private video of all of Hattie's highlights in the show. Productive and successful software integration. Quote of the Week It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive... It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away. -Oriah, The Invitation ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 287: Peace & Light
11/30/2024
Episode 287: Peace & Light
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 287 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Life in Focus Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Knitting in Passing KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: , and Life in Focus Join in to hear the latest updates about my Mom's cancer journey Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Owen's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this 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 (4.0 mm) Project Page Peace & Light Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows- Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Project Page Check out my for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting. Cold, Cold Heart Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: June Pryce Fiber Arts Coventry DK in the Cold, Cold Heart Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Project Page Bee Stacking Toy Pattern: Bee Stacking Toy by Elisa Sartori. $5 crochet pattern available on & Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Black & Sunsoaked (yellow) Hook: H (5.0 mm) Wintermint Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Wintermint Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Moosonee Sweater Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on & . Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm) Pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one of Megg's: link). Knitting in Passing Knitting in Ambulance with Mom. Nicole, EMT, learned to crochet a year ago and showed me all sorts of photos of the blankets and sweaters she's made! When we got home, Megg was there hanging out with Dan and Laura getting things ready for Mom to come home. She was tinking part of Miles' Christmas stocking because she messed up letter. Then Riley wanted to learn colorwork, so Megg was reading the chart and Riley was knitting. Win win! Megg joined our last Patreon Zoom. She was working on crafts for upcoming Frozen Jr which she's dir/choreo. with some help from Dan- and reworking another colorwork chart for a stocking. Riley joined for a bit too which was fun! Nicole sent Riley an advent! We are SOOO grateful. Thanks again! KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) is . Check this for details about the Button challenge! Our Official Sponsor for Q3 (December) is . Check out this for details about the Colorwork challenge. Commentator Mary Klute's report- CONTAINS RAVELRY LINKS🙂 This month, pigskin partiers have been getting really creative with buttons, thanks to our quarter 2 challenge sponsored by twin mountain handcrafts. I've seen lots of different varieties of ponytail/messy bun hats. Our umpire , was the first to post one of these in the Q2 thread and it looks great! You can also check out some other examples by , , , and Cowls have been another popular option. A few people have made the supine cowl. Check out the finished projects by , , and . I always think it is fun to see how different a pattern can look when worked up in different color combinations. Speaking of cowls, 's deco fan cowl is absolutely beautiful! What a cool pattern and her color choices were spot on! Players thought of a lot of other creative ways to use buttons this month! I've seen two emotional support chickens so far with button embellishments ( and ). made an adorable Santa Clause Doll (with removable clothes! impressive!). And and embellished their gnomes with buttons! I encourage you all to head on over to the Quarter 2 thread to check out these amazing finished objects along with many others! Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : January 19 & March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : February 2 from 11a-5p at the Cyclorama in Boston I'm going to plan to record at least some Vlogmas videos, depending on how the next few weeks go. Any requests of things you want to see? On a Happy Note Megg and I went to see a local production of Cabaret. Laura flew in to visit! We saw Oisin in his high school's production of Hadestown. He was fantastic! Before the show, Laura and I picked up Millie and met Megg Hattie and Eme for dinner at the Cottage. Millie slept over and made us pancakes for breakfast. We hit a local craft fair that's become a tradition for us. Liz joined us too. I bought some beautiful pottery- a mug, 2 bowls and a planter. I've been wearing my Silverlining sweater non-stop! I love that it matches earrings Eme made me. Thanksgiving at my cousin Susan's. Funny story- Mom wanting to get the kids ready in the middle of the night. She just needed toilet paper and wall paper! So grateful for Laura coming and just being here to support me. I have some great friends, so blessed but she's defintely one of the best. Quote of the Week There are unheralded tipping points, a certain number of times that we will unlock the front door of an apartment. At some point you were closer to the last time than you were to the first time, and you didn’t even know it. You didn’t know that each time you passed the threshold you were saying good-bye. –COLSON WHITEHEAD Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 286: An Actual Knitting Emergency
11/15/2024
Episode 286: An Actual Knitting Emergency
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 286 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In My Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: , & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Silverlining Sweater Pattern: Silverlining by Jennifer Steingass $8 pattern available on Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in the Oatmeal Colorway + Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks Yarn in the Day's End Colorway Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Project Page Size B: 12 inches underarm to body. 40 inches around. I thought I was getting 18 sts/4 inches but I got 19, so it is 40 inches not 42 inches around. I was thrilled to meet Peggy from Junction Fiber Mill at Fiber Festival of New England. They shared a clip of my video on their podcast which you can find . Welcome to Litchfield Hat Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Handspun ( Project Page)- Into the Whirled; 2 braids Texel & BFL Tussah Silk in the Welcome to Litchfield Colorway + Traveler colorway on Cheviot base to make a 3 ply yarn Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) Project Page Vegas Baby Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vegas Baby Colorwork Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- gray tinted rainbow with stripes of purple, blue, darker green, lime green, mustard/yellow, pink Mom's 2024 Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints in the Holly Stripe Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- Red, white and green uneven stripes. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Peace & Light Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Project Page Check out my for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting. Cold, Cold Heart Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: June Pryce Fiber Arts Coventry DK in the Cold, Cold Heart Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Project Page From the Armchair Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. . . (read in paperback in 2008). I listened to this in prep for the Here One Moment by Liane Morriarty. . . Watching: (Netflix)- 3 parts. (Season 2) on Netflix- 6 episodes. (Hallmark) 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 I shared stories of how Dan bailed me out of a knitting emergency and Riley sent me photos of her progress on her Riley Rose Cowl- a free pattern by me- available on | In My Travels Riley & I attended Fiber Festival of New England- check out our . Met up with Michelle (chellescraps) and her friends in the morning. Great to see Lisa- who met us at Rhinebeck after following mom's Crispina Scrapbox challenge project! Find a photo of mom in that outfit in this It was great to see Jen, Carlos, Aurora and Zelda around lunch time,vAmy from Ross Farm & Jess from Stitched by Jessalu . KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Tune in to see if you're the Q1 Challenge Winner (hint- the winner posted this post about her project) or if you won an October Participation Prize. Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) is . Check this for details about the Button challenge! Commentator Update We are 10 weeks into the NFL season (and our knit a long) so I thought it would be fun to take a look at the scoreboard to see if any players had completed 10 or more projects...that is, averaging at least one project per week. I was stunned. Over 35 players have completed 10 or more projects! Leading the way is player eyenowhour who has completed 27 projects--including 5 shawls and 12 baby garments! Impressive! But don't be dismayed if you can't imagine being as productive as eyenowhour! The great thing about the PSP is you can craft as much or as little as you want and still have a chance to win! Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- : January 19 & March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA : February 2 from 11a-5p at the Cyclorama in Boston Contest, News & Notes My friend Linda is looking for donations of warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside the First Church in Woburn, MA. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! I also talked about Socks for Sam. Check out their . You can raise awareness for VWM by knitting a sock using #SocksForSam and tagging @Knitsocksforsam. Life in Focus I shared some updates about Mom's new cancer treatments and recent hospital stays. On a Happy Note I'm finding it very hard to be happy after the US election, but I try hard to look for these happy notes. As Gretchen Rubin reminded us on a recent episode of the Happier Podcast it is not selfish or unimportant to look for ways to be happy even when and especially when life feels really hard. When we are happier, we can do more to assert our values in the world and do hard things, so I started this segment with that reminder. Knitting on Hattie's socks and Sue's Instagram live on the day after the election helped me through a very difficult day. Halloween! Leaning into connecting with my people- whether that's work, friends, family, knitting community. Its small but its powerful. During Mom's first infusion, we played UNO. Mom slaughtered us! Dad got up and jokingly said he was going to smother her with a pillow before she could beat us any further and she was laughing so hard she almost offed herself! That was a bit of levity we all needed that night. We watched G&Z while their parents went out for their anniversary and again on Veteran's Day. Date night with Dan between Mom's treatments. I had a delicious pumpkin beer- Night Shift Pumpkin Piescraper Pumpkin Pie Ale. I went to see & Juliet with Megg, Terri, Liz and Riley. Then I had a sleepover at my brothers where Riley, Millie and I inadvertently had a matching PJs night. Quote of the Week “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ― G.K. Chesterton ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 285: Silverlining
10/31/2024
Episode 285: Silverlining
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 285 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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: Cniotáil Láimhe Designs on , , & Paper Daisy Creations on . Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on & ) Yarn: Knit Picks Static Fingering Weight Yarn in the Peppercorn colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 2.5 (3.0 mm) Project Page Note- the pattern just got some updates About the yarn: blues, grays, cream and a bit of a salmony orange. Self patterning yarn. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Owen's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this 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 (4.0 mm) Project Page Progress: 2 pieces done, seamed up. Cuff is done and steamed. Snowman applique pieces finished. Sidetracked by all the mojo Vegas Baby Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vegas Baby Colorwork Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: cast on both socks using 2 50g cakes. Sock 2 has a heel. Sock 2 is almost ready for a heel About the colorway- gray tinted rainbow with stripes of purple, blue, darker green, lime green, mustard/yellow, pink Mom's 2024 Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints in the Holly Stripe Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the colorway- Red, white and green uneven stripes. The first sock is finished. The second sock is beyond the heel. Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Project Page Check out my for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting. I measured Hattie's foot recently when she tried on this WIP. I need a 7-7.5 inch foot. Toe will be 12 rounds, which is about an inch of knitting, so Ii knit a little more than 6 inches before starting the toe. Progress: First sock finished. Better Waverly Cardigan Pattern: Better Waverly by Taylor E Owen. $8 Knitting Pattern available on . Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in the Brown Heather Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Pattern: I saw Taylor talk about this pattern in her recent . Progress: Still working on the raglan increases Silverlining Sweater Pattern: Silverlining by Jennifer Steingass $8 pattern available on Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in the Oatmeal Colorway + Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks Yarn in the Day's End Colorway Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Project Page Size B (because working with fabric that has about 18 inches over 4 inches) Progress: several inches into the body (put on hold) and about half way through the first sleeve. Brainstorming Bee Stacking Toy- for $5 crochet pattern () From the Armchair Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano. . . The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. . . Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book: Knit Your Way Through Stars Hollow and Beyond by Tanis Gray- available on . Link to patterns on . Be sure to check out: A Thousand Yellow Daisies by Beth Leath- Pattern Link I also like the Daily News Hat by Alina Appasova- Pattern 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. Crafty Adventures Dan went to a Better Off Dead movie party. I helped him make pig ears to sew onto a chef's hat (he did the sewing). He also made slime (with raisins because "you like raisins') and lots of other props from the movie. KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Q1 (October) is . This means you've got a challenge that can earn you more points and entry towards a cool prize. Check out the challenge details in this post. Winner will be announced in the next episode. Our Official Sponsor for Q2 (November) is . Check this for details about the Button challenge! Events - November 2 & 3- Mom, Riley and I are going on Sunday November 3rd : November 9-10, 2024 in West Friendship, Maryland For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Contest, News & Notes if you're an Apple user who plans to become a member of any new Patreon communities to avoid this 30% fee to Apple. You can check out my Life in Focus I gave a quick update on Mom who will be starting a new cancer treatment on 11/1/24. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers, please. On a Happy Note Outing with Mom to get eyelash extensions & Savers. Laura's visit: Matching PJs- , My first trip to Costco! Grand Opening of + Hattie preview of Frozen Jr. Movies (Substance= terrible) + dinner with Megg (lovely) Ryan and Nicki visit with Mom, Dad and me after Rhinebeck & they brought me a skein of yarn! 2 massages in 1 week (24 for 2024 list) Dan and I went to vote together last Saturday morning, then I headed over to a local Sample Sale, knitting on my Silverlining sweater while I waited and listening to others local gossip. I got a ton of Christmas shopping done, then I met up with my mom's friends Patrick and Szymon in from Arizona. Mom, our friend Sharon (in from CT) and our cousin Linda (who I just found out listens- HI), met us for lunch! Liz came over and we watched Little Women (2019 version) which I hadn't seen and was on our to watch list. (3 of 5 movies for my 24 in 2024 list). I visited my parents on Sunday. Millie and Garret were there. We took a walk to neighborhood nearby for Mom's PT for the day. Group text with friends who went to VT- about our sweaters and other adjacent things. Lots of fun and motivation. Monday night dinner with my parents, Patrick and Szymon. Early morning walk to local State park. beautiful sunrise and golden leaves around the reservoir. Need to do this more often. Quote of the Week It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem. -Coretta Scott King Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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Episode 284: Vermont Sheep & Wool
10/15/2024
Episode 284: Vermont Sheep & Wool
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 284 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: , & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Farmhouse Pumpkin Pattern: Farmhouse Pumpkins by More Dreams Less Life. $4.25 crochet pattern available on . Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Rust Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Rest Relax Recharge Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn: Plush Sock in the Rest Relax Recharge Colorway (from the March 2023 Yarnable Box) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Check out my Get $5 off with coupon code BOSTONJEN using my Urth Yarn Turn a Square Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on & ) Yarn: Urth Yarn Uneek Worsted Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. US 7 (4.5 mm) for body. Project Page Started August 5th but never talked about on the podcast. Purchased during Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul a year or two ago. Ended up being about 48g. Still have about 56 g leftover so I will make another. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Owen's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this 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 (4.0 mm) Project Page Progress: 2 pieces done, seamed up and working on the cuff. I need to finish the cuff, create the appliqué, sew on the name the hook. Peace & Light Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows- Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor Purchased from Michele at VT Sheep and Wool. Wound up the yarn on Sue’s ballwinder the next morning and knit most of the leg of the first sock on a boat on Lake Champlain with Sue & Dave Stokes, Paige and Paul Miller and Rachel!! Woolens & Nosh is a Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page I bought this yarn at a festival a long time ago. Speckly with an overall purple tone. Progress: cuff done and a few inches of the first leg. Dream Big Socks Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Strong DK (75% SW Merino/ 25% Nylon) in the Dream Big Colorway (Fundraiser for our ) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Project Page 48 sts cuff down Cast on in June but haven't talked about on the pod before. leg of the first sock is nearly done: About the colorway: larger stripes of blue, green, orange. Smaller stripes of orange, purple, gray. Fibernymph Dye Works is a Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor Vegas Baby Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vegas Baby Colorwork Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Welcome to Litchfield Hat Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Handspun ( Project Page)- Into the Whirled; 2 braids Texel & BFL Tussah Silk in the Welcome to Litchfield Colorway + Traveler colorway on Cheviot base to make a 3 ply yarn Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) Project Page Brainstorming I fell in love with the Love Today Cowl by Knit Sisu that I saw at a VT Sheep and Wool. I found some of my handspun ( page here) that I thought would work, wound it up and then did a wraps per inch test and its too thin. I went back to the handspun bin, and found another skein ( page) and now I'm thinking they'd be nice in the Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowy ( | website). The goal of this cowl was for a potential Christmas gift even though I'd like it for me, but I think with these 2 skeins of handspun I want to keep it, so we'll see if I cast these on now or let it marinate, because I also want to cast on a sweater for me, and more socks and hats for Christmas gifts. I swatched for a sweater with yarn from VT Sheep and Wool. More on that next time. From the Armchair The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier. . . 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. Some Years Later I've been wearing lots of woolies lately as have my loved ones! Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan (Pigskin Sponsor)- Project Page Dad wore his Musselburgh to Topsfield Fair- Project Page Megg also wore Nanaimo Cardigan to Mamma Mia- Project Page I also have 2 Nanaimos that I've been wearing- the original one I knit is in earthy oatmealy tones and the other in gray- Project Page 1 & Project Page 2 here. I'm also wearing a lot of wool socks, especially with wool clogs. I need more supportive clogs for walking. Any suggestions for me? In My Travels Check out my VT Sheep and Wool Vlog Video on Patrons, check out the video linked in for more photos and no ads. I talked about the following makers: , , , , Jennifer Steingass's Silverlining Sweater- available on . KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Coupon Codes are listed in this Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Questions- ask them in this or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ Our Official Sponsor for Q1 (October) is . This means you've got a challenge that can earn you more points and entry towards a cool prize. Check out the challenge details in this post Q2- November- sneak peek- sponsor= Twin Mountain Handcrafts- using buttons! Commentator Mary Klute's report: The first quarter challenge has really inspired pigskin partiers! There has been a lot of chatter in the huddle thread about the new techniques folks are planning to meet the requirements of the challenge! Some players are planning to tackle knitting techniques that they have never tried before like half fisherman's rib, colorwork, intarsia, magic loop, a new cast on or bind off, and brioche. Others are trying out a new tool like an i-cord maker or a new knitting app Others are trying new kinds of projects: a garment with lace down the side, joggers, knitting a shawl for the first time, knitting a shawl with an unusual construction, and colorwork socks A couple of people have mentioned joining mystery knit a longs for the challenge Others have mentioned using varieties of yarn they've never used before like boucle yarn or non-superwash wool. And a finally a bunch of players are planning crochet projects--some who have never successfully crocheted before and others who want to grow their crochet skills by moving beyond granny squares or learning how to join crocheted pieces. This challenge is really motivating players to step out of their comfort zones! If you still haven't decided what to do for the quarter 1 challenge--head on over to the huddle thread for some inspiration! Events (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY - November 2 & 3- Mom, Riley and I are going on Sunday November 3rd : November 9-10, 2024 in West Friendship, Maryland For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Contest, News & Notes My friend Linda is looking for donations of warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside the First Church in Woburn, MA. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! Life in Focus 2024 Word of the Year- Heart 2024- Goals: Use my podcast/YouTube/Instagram following to raise money for the FearLESS Living Fund (details in the Ravelry group- and email if you're one of our regular sponsors) Make & assess goals every month in 2024 Monthly review of number of workouts + weigh on at least twice a month. Stretch/Theragun 2-4 times a week 24 for 2024 List Updates Get 2 massages beyond the one per month at Massage Envy (1 at Oasis in July, 1 scheduled Oct had to move. scheduled 2 more) Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) 45 as of now Knit at least 1 finished project with handspun in progress Knit/crochet myself a new sweater swatched Make a Christmas afghan for the living room- in progress Try a new local restaurant - Lolita (want one even MORE local) On a Happy Note Mamma Mia + dinner at beforehand October 4: we celebrated my dad's birthday with an evening cookout and swim! Dad left the pool open while mom was in the hospital, and heated it back up to a warm 88 degrees for us to all enjoy one last swim. VT Sheep and Wool!!! Mom, Dad, my Uncle Bob and Aunt Wendy all went to the . Beautiful quilts, handknits, emotional support chickens. Live Laugh Love cross stitch- live, laugh, love. Mom got some blue tinsel in her hair! Adorable. Saw everyone's photos of the Northern Lights on Facebook on the way home so I had to take a few! Baby Jane- adapted for the stage by my Mom's friend Michael Hammond for Company Theatre- Marybeth in it. Quote of the Week Bob Dylan on the advice his father gave him: "Even if you don't have all the things you want, be grateful for the things you don't have that you don't want." ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: & Instagram: YouTube: : to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: 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.
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