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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. 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 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. 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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. 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Episode 283: PUMPKINS!
09/30/2024
Episode 283: PUMPKINS!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 283 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full 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 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 sponsors: , , & Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins LFA Helical Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway & a Mystery Colorway (both 50g skeins: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon). Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cast on in June 2023. Finished September 5. Forgot to share in the last episode. Frozen Shake Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 crochet pattern available on | Yarn: worsted crochet cotton Hooks: F (3.75mm) & G (4.0mm) Project Page Yarn- mystery blue cotton on a cone that was from Aunt Rachel's stash. Made for mom during September hospital stay when the dietitians started making frozen shakes to get nutrients into her. Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin. $3 crochet pattern available on . Free version available . Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Yarn gifted to me by my friend Heather. We became friends through the dancing school we went to. Her mother was the stage manager and my mom was the house manager for our recitals. We've all know each other since I was 12. Heather's mother Rita passed away a few years ago. When Heather heard my mom was in the hospital she dropped off a care package at the dancing school- chemo caps for Mom and yarn from her mom's stash for me! Rita's pumpkins Pattern: Pumpkin by June Gilbank. Free crochet pattern available on . Free version available . Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page 5 finished Yarn is definitely 1970s/1980s squeeky acrylic, so not my favorite to work with, but it feels great to put it to good use and to bring a bit of life to Rita's old stash. Farmhouse Pumpkin Pattern: Farmhouse Pumpkins by More Dreams Less Life. $4.25 crochet pattern available on . Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Worked in the round. Does use FP & BP HDC which I learned in my crochet cables class at Staci's! Love the look of this. Worked up in an evening of TV. Pumpkin Patch Cup Cozy Pattern: Pumpkin Patch Cup Cozy by Kylee Keller. Free crochet pattern available on & this . Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway, Knit Picks Brava Worsed in the Dublin colorway (green) & mystery brown acrylic yarn from stash. Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page The pattern calls for thicker yarn and a larger hook than I had. It also calls for what's essentially a 1x1 ribbed look, but I liked the look of the ribbing from the front/back post crochets on the Farmhouse Pumpkins, so I used that pattern instead. I used the stitch count from my Ball Band with a Twist pattern (available on | ). On 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 I initially grabbed the yarn from Heather and threw some in my bag for the hospital and rest (still in its plastic Thom McCann shoe store bag lol into my craft room). I though the other skein of Wintuk was red- but when I went down there again, I realized it was rust! and the pumpkin madness continued! Cast on Saturday 9/28 watching Season 2 of the OA with Dan on Netflix. 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. Progress: 15 inches. I will plan to add one more inch and then work the decreases. 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my . Progress: I finished 9 my July squares & seamed them. I started my August squares and have 1 package waiting for me to open- the last batch. 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. I didn't get to join in the round until that night, but now its well underway. About the colorway- stripes of: orange, hot pink, purple, navy blue, medium blue and red. Progress- My first Pigskin Cast on using Snack Shack Sponsor yarn. I'm almost to heel of the first sock. 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 Cast on both cuffs so I can try to work these up quickly. They'll match some of Mom's go-to pjs. Cute acrylic Pigskin markers from Twin Mountain Handcrafts on them. Thanks ladies for sending them to me. I love them. Brainstorming Making the pumpkins has me itching to make toys. It would be great to make some for the little kiddos for Christmas. I need to start the Christmas stocking for my cousin Colleen's little boy Owen so I have that ready for Thanksgiving. The pumpkins also have me longing to crochet some hats. From the Armchair Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. . . Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. . . 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 Talked to several nurses and other staff about my knitting and crochet while in with Mom. One PCA learned to knit before but said she never really full understood it. I told her I'd be happy to meet her for coffee and a lesson anytime. The staff all oooh and ahhh over Mom's handknit socks. One morning when Mom was really out of it from anesthesia the day before, I was putting on her handknit socks and I had them totally crooked, heel on the side, and she was busting my chops. I told her "hey, I said I was good at knitting them, not putting them on!" and she insisted on taking a photo for me to share! Little glimpses of her coming back to her real self were great- even if it was going to be a bit more time before she was back to normal. I recently saw a notice in my town's Facebook page that the senior center is looking for yarn they can use to make things to sell at holiday's craft fairs. PSA: even if your community hasn't reached out- see if they need yarn so you can clear out anything you don't need and know it will go to good use. 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 @ Tailgate Talk Challenge- Click here for Link Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you'll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1). 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 Commentator Mary Klute's report- One of the best things about the pigskin party is the community! It is so much fun to get to know other players and the annual Tailgate Talk is a great way to do that. It looks like this year's Tailgate Talk was a great success--at the time of this report nearly 200 players had submitted for their Tailgate Talk points! But players aren't just chatting--they are also finishing projects! So far there are 307 finished projects on the scoreboard, including 10 blitzes! And it looks like players are really using sponsor products to rack up some extra points. So far, finished projects have earned over 50 points on average by using sponsor products! Symama09 is a great example of how to really maximize those sponsor points. She earned 280 sponsor points on her recently finished gnome by using 2 proshop exclusive products, three proshop non-exclusive products, and two products from snack shack sponsors! Her gnome is super cute too- check out the Project Page here! Finally, don't forget to spread the word about the PSP! You can join 14 players who have been earning points by drafting players! Tune in to hear if you're a September Participation Prize winner. I will be in touch with all winners via email. Events October 5 & 6, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY : November 9-10, 2024 in West Friendship, Maryland For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! 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 Update on Mom: Diane is still in the hospital after being admitted on 9/12. Attempts at the bedside to put filler into her right vocal cord to bring back her voice didn't work, so they brought her down to the OR and did the procedure there. She has so much more volume now! She doesn't notice a huge difference but we all do. We thought about 2 weeks in that she'd be going home, bags were all packed and they decided to do a last minute CT which showed spots in her lungs. We were told it wasn't cancer but it took until Thursday to do a Bronchoscopy to reveal the cause of that issue- 2 different bacterial infections. Of course at first we were told it was just 1 and she could go home on oral antibiotics. 10 minutes later the other was found and now she has to stay for at least a few days of IV antibiotics. How to make it fun in the hospital Get to know your caregivers; find out what you have in common. It makes it more interesting if you can actually have a bond with the people you're interacting with on a regular basis. Get some new pajamas- especially if that's all you get to wear. If your family can stay over with you- get matching PJs. It's a little thing but it can make it feel a bit more special. Find ways to make the little things into bigger things. Our first matching PJ night, we wore flamingo pajamas. In advance of that, I purchased flamingo decorations at the party store and bought light up necklaces, straws & ice cubes to turn the evening into a party. The next night, we planned to have an ice cream sundae party. The unit always has ice cream on hand. Mom ordered a peach puree from the daily menu and I saved M&Ms that my cousin Jenny brought and we had an ice cream party. As it turns out, I spotted fireworks out the windows of the elevator lobby that night and was able to bring Mom over to see. Made what could have been an average night - or a depressign one because we thought she'd be home, more entertaining. Have folks send in mail and bring it to the patient! Chellescraps- Michelle, sent a bouquet of paper flowers (I believe they're from )- my brother's family also got her one early on in her stay (these are great because, you may not know this but some patients cannot have fresh cut flowers- burn patients, some immunocompromised patients etc); Sewrunknit, Suzanne, sent a funny card, ElsaandEm, Emily, sent a handknit/embroidered flower pin, my cousin Jenny brought a WonderWoman balloon and ironically on the same day, a friend dropped off a Wonder Woman pillow at the house (great to use to push into Mom's side when she had pain) Ask friends and family to text photos and videos! Hattie sent Mom the cutest video of a little dance/kartwheel which was so fun. On a Happy Note Sharpie Rollerball Pens (.5mm)- available on . The only thing that would make it better is if it was a click top, but I'm totally willing to live without the convenience. Honey Hydration Day & Night Cream Duo. $7.99 (dupe for Farmacy Honey Halo, which I've never tried) One day when my SIL brought Riley, Garret and Millie in to see Mom at the hospital, Millie said she wanted to see my office, so since Mom was still at her MRI, we took a detour. Millie did a full on simulation of me at work, drinking selzter, typing on my computer etc. My parents celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary. Thankfully Dan had more brain cells and time than the rest of us and got Mom flowers on his way in to visit. I picked up my grandmother to bring her in for a visit with my Mom. We had a lovely visit. My cousin Sabrina came up from Tennessee with her girlfriend Maria for a visit with my Mom. It was so great catching up with them. Watching The American President. I love that movie. Mom and I had been talking about it in the hospital that day- specifically the line from Michael J. Fox (as Lewis Rothschild) "I tell any girl I'm going out with to assume that all plans are soft until she receives confirmation from me thirty minutes beforehand." Robin McCall: "And they find this romantic?" Lewis Rothschild: "Well, I say it with a great deal of charm." I was able to use our John Deere tractor/backhoe to free myself when a tree fell in our driveway and I was trapped. Dan was in Vermont and I thought I'd have to call my nephew Oisin but it didn't come to that! I scored a $300 ski bag with a charging set-up for boot warmers for $15 at a yard sale this weekend. Trader Joe's pumpkin Kringle! with Cinnamon coffee. Quote of the Week Strive to be whole, not perfect, for in wholeness we embrace both our strengths and our flaws, while in perfection, we lose the beauty of our true selves. -Unknown ------ 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 282: Every Room is the Craft Room
09/15/2024
Episode 282: Every Room is the Craft Room
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 282 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 Crafty Adventures KAL News Events 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 Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from & Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) 96 total hexagons + half hexies to square off the edges. Border: 1 round of sc (used nearly 1 skein of yarn), 2 rounds of hdc, 2 rounds of Dc on short sides and sc on long sides 4,499 grams used 1,728 grams of multi color yarns / around 10 skeins 2,771 grams wheat used. / around 16 skeins used Total for Stash Dash: 2,567.6 meters Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cast on July 12 About the yarn- lemon yellow, sherbet orange and pink. I worked the first heel in a pink sparkle yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz because I have some spiral striping going on and didn’t want to disrupt it. Stash Dash Update (of the ) & I competed again this year. . Here’s My 2024 Stash Dash Total: 12,088 26 projects- 16 knit, 8 crochet, 2 spinning 2 blankets, a cowl, 3 hats, a book holder, a pair of mitts, 11 pairs of socks, 1 Christmas stocking, 2 tops and 4 skeins of yarn Jasmin’s total: 29,811 with the meters for a finished spinning project not yet on her spreadsheet. I always knew if she buckled down and finished one of her massive spinning projects she’d annihilate me and she finally did! One of her spinning projects was 23k! Nicely done, friend!! My hat is off to you. On 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. I’m loving how its working up so far. 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there’s a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my . Progress: I finished 9 my July squares & seamed them. I started my August squares and have 1 package waiting for me to open- the last batch. 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. I didn’t get to join in the round until that night, but now its well underway. About the colorway- stripes of: orange, hot pink, purple, navy blue, medium blue and red. Progress- almost to heel of the first sock. Brainstorming Autumn Doodle Cup Cozy by Jamie Lomax ($2 knitting pattern- ) . Quick fall colorwork project with DK yarn. From the Armchair Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. . . Listened to this because I want to watch the based on this starring Sarah Chalke & Katherine Heigl 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 During Marta’s visit, the kids turned the living room at my parents’ into a craft room. Millie knit on the hat she’s making for her dad. Riley worked on crochet hexagons for our matching blankets. Roc crocheted on a crab and eventually started a giraffe amigurumi and a baby hat. Riley taught Roc to make a crochet hexagon. Even Max & Garret got in on the action and did some drawing. One of the first afternoons, we were sitting at the bar at my parents’ pool. Marta was sewing up a hole in Max’s shirt, I was finishing some socks and Roc was crocheting his crab. Throughout the trip, Roc (age 12) was crocheting constantly- in the car, at the table, at the park, anytime he had a few free minutes. He was incredibly adept at chatting and keeping up with his pattern working in increases and decreases. We ended up going to 6 craft stores- , Michaels, Joann, , Hobby Lobby, . Roc also got a crochet kit at Dollar Tree (the same dinoaur my niece Aila bought earlier this summer). We had a campfire at my house one night. Roc, Millie and Hattie spent most of the night crafting in my studio. We visited my house after kayaking & ice cream one afternoon- Hattie also did a bit of knitting on my Musselburgh hat. I found a few dropped stitches the next time I picked it up but that’s ok. Crafty Adventures Marta, Roc and I did some resin projects while they were visiting. Roc put resin in the bottom of a small wooden crate and then we worked together on a pumpkin lazy susan. 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 @ Playoff Prediction Contest: Check this Thread on 9/4 for post. Choose the NFL team you think will win the Super Bowl this year (before the thread closes on 9/19). Correct guesses will get you extra points. Tailgate Talk Challenge– Click here for Link Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you’ll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1). Stay Tuned for our October Challenge hosted by . Commentator Mary: The season is off to a great start! The first Monday Night Football game was still on and there were already 18 projects in the end zone dance thread! There were lots of hats and dishcloths, of course, as these are often quick projects. But one player went above and beyond! Shellylynnknits already completed a blitz in 4 days! She crocheted a scrap yarn basket that is super cool! That pattern looks like a really fun idea for using up scraps! The September chat thread is in full swing. There are lots of old friends reconnecting after some months away and new players introducing themselves and getting warm welcomes. There is a lot of chatter about life events, plans for pigskin, and an interesting discussion about why people like knitting socks. In addition, if you are a reader or a cook, be sure to check out that Pigskin Book Talk () and Pigskin Recipe Ideas ()! threads as they are quite lively too! Don’t be worried about falling behind on any of these threads…you can jump in at any time! Events ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY , (CA and NV) – Sept 12-15, 2024 (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Dixon, CA – Oct 5-6, 2024 For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! 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! This year they’re especially looking for men’s things. Life in Focus 2024 Word of the Year- Heart Thank you Emily for sending me a knit & embroidered heart pin! Its so beautiful and it made my day! Update on Mom: Mom had a couple good days while Marta was visiting. Grateful we were able to spend time together even when she couldn’t leave the house. The sound of the boys laughing brought her joy. She had the catheter removed from her lung. Began having throat issues that worsened day after day. On Thursday 9/12 came for scans and chemo, but only had scans and then was admitted. She’s had a whole slew of tests and so far they haven’t found anything wrong which is good news, but we still need to get to the bottom of things. One bit of good news, she should be having an injection of filler into her paralyzed right vocal cord that will allow her voice to come back. Ask Me Anything Herdofhills asked about: fall project plans, books, favorite fall recipes I am looking forward to: apple picking, apple sauce, wood chopping weekend, oven baked oatmeal (), a Better Off Dead movie party, I’ve already enjoyed watching Hocus Pocus (1 & 2), pulling out the wool socks and wearing those at night, decorating, overnight oats for breakfast which I tend to eat more in fall/winter. Even better for fall is warm. Deborahjay- Love is blind UK I was watching but got sidetracked with Marta’s visit. For the first time, I found myself fast forwarding through the pre-wedding stuff to hear yes/no. Liked that it seemed like folks were actually there for love and that the cast was far less dramatic than the US participants. kjkcrochet- I’d love to know a little bit more about your job I’m a Project Manager in the Nursing Dept of a big boston hospital, supporting a communication system and other projects thank involve communication, responsiveness (to patients) and technology). Tune in to hear more. On a Happy Note Max’s reaction to Plymouth Rock! Teaching Roc some new crochet stitches and seeing his enthusiasm. He’s definitely my new buddy. My heart almost burst when he sent me a screenshot of his Home Screen- photo of us outside the Craft Loft in Cambridge. Handpicked sunflowers from my friend Eileen’s garden. Laser tag Going on a 2 whole weeks with Marta. We haven’t been together that long since 1998! And all of the funny moments and inside jokes that come from it. Connections at work making tough days a little easier. Quote of the Week Summer ends, and Autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night. ~ Hal Borland —— 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 281: Ready to PARTY!
08/31/2024
Episode 281: Ready to PARTY!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 281 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 Knitting in Passing KAL News Events 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 Declan's 70s Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Seventies Stripes Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Finished August 3rd Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters (304.2 yards) Log Cabin Mitts Pattern: Log Cabin Mitts by Karen Templar (free knitting pattern available on & on this ) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) 9 sections of garter stitch log cabin. I decided to knit the 2 squares concurrently so I'd remember which yarns I used for each section, not reading ahead enough to know that you were supposed to work them slightly differently to make matching mitts, but that doesn't bother me at all, so I just went with it and mine are opposites. I like that I can see all of the colors on the top or bottoms of my hands. 60g fingering weight yarn (held double) 253.8 meters for Stash Dash Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on ) Project Page: Started July 9. Finished August 7th. Total for Stash Dash: 115.2 meters Laura's London Socks Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Base in the Salt colorway (cream with blips of neons & gray) & a 50g Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Micro Skein in a Mystery Colorway (gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Bought the Qing Fibres Yarn in London in November 2022 with Laura. She chose this skein from my stash in 2023 not realizing we bought it when we were together. Total for Stash Dash: 272 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from & Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 30 done in July. 47 done by August 7th. Had to order more yarn (twice) and ended up with 96 hexagons. The blanket is nearly the size of a full sized comforter. Last summer's hexi blanket was fingering held double- 60x84 inches and took about 300 hexis which were 4 rounds each (these have only 3). (Check out the here) Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Progress: I've finished the heel on the second sock. LFA Helical Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway & a Mystery Colorway (both 50g skeins: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon). Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page Cast on in June 2023. Finished the first sock and am nearly to the heel on the second sock. I'm helical striping the LFA yarn and used leftover Knit Picks Felici Self Striping Yarn (purple, blue and a pumpkin orange) for the heel and toes. You can't tell its striped at all. Looks like 1 cohesive colorway. Progress: first sock finished, nearly to the heel on the second sock. Brainstorming I'm debating starting my first Woolens and Nosh advent sock early since December is hectic I never get as far as I'd like. I thought I could make a sweater from me with the leftovers of Mom's Rhinebeck Sweater yarn, but it doesn't look like I'll have enough yarn, so that project is on hold. Perhaps I'll look for more yarn to add to it and save it for that. Dan's Litchfield Hat with Welcome to Litchfield Handspun () I'm planning to knit socks for my friend Sheri. My niece Aila asked for socks for Christmas. She'd like these Daisy Socks- pattern on From the Armchair The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters. . . No One Tells You This by Glynnis Macnicol. . All Fours by Miranda July. . Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe. . 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 Last Saturday, Oisin came here to Work with Dan. When Megg, Tom and Hattie came to pick him up they stayed for a chat. Hattie got out the ponies and Barbies, then she abandoned that to knit on my Berry Lemonade socks with me. She did fantastic after a quick reminder of the stitches and even took my feedback about putting her left index finger on the second stitch on the needle to prevent that from falling off while slipping the stitch she just worked, off the left needle. Hattie asked to start her own pair of socks (ambitious) and tried on scrappy helical socks I started in November () She tried on the scrappy helical socks I started in November and they fit. I need about 1.5 inches before toe on the first sock, so I should pick those back up soon. 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) (Team Chats will open 9/1/24) Enter your projects using the Find the full list of Sponsors in this Being updated regularly so keep checking back. 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 @ A special THANK YOU to our team Umpire- Wendy- socalknitgirl Commissioners Emily- (ElsaandEm)- Llama Conference Alicia (almariecraft)- Alpaca Conference Nicole (KnitterNicole)- Sheep Conference Commentator- Mary (Maryklute) Playoff Prediction Contest: Check the on 9/4 for post. Choose the NFL team you think will win the Super Bowl this year (before the thread closes on 9/19). Correct guesses will get you extra points. Tailgate Talk Challenge- Click here for Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you'll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1). This year, we'll have 4 primary challenges during the full months of the event- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. Stay tuned for those details. The sponsors are: October: Thelittlewolfknits November: Twin Mountain Handcrafts December: Fangirl Fibers January: Fibernymph Dye Works Other current & upcoming events: with Monica & Cortney of the Colors of Fall with the Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 with the Crazy Sock Lady are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: (of the ) & I are competing again this year. . Here's I have 9,273 meters as of August 25. Jasmin is on the board with 5,910 meters Sending much love to Jasmin & Gigi after hearing about Gigi's recent stroke. Events , (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 (MA) September 14-17, 2024 ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus Mom Update: After Whole Brain Radiation, Mom went right into 5 targeted radiation treatments to help reduce the size of the cancer in a lymph node that was pressing on nerves that then get in the way of her right vocal cord. As of about mid-July, she didn't have any voice, and they hoped to correct that. On her last day of that radiation, she also had a PleureX cathetered installed in her right lung to allow regular at-home drainage to keep that pressure off her lung. The day after that- Dad and I tested positive for Covid and by Monday Mom had too. Thankfully Dad and I had only mild symptoms and Mom had none- which was a blessing because the insertion of that port left her riddled with pain for days. Now she's coming out of that but starting a new chemo. We're hopeful that this will take away some of her pain and its already meant she doesn't need her lung drained as frequently. Hoping September will be a better month for her than the last couple. Ask Me Anything NDoyle asks: What has been your favorite item you've made this year and why? Millie's Squishmallow Sheltie Dog that I crocheted without a pattern- Emotional Support Chicken- Marilynknits- What gauge do you knit your socks at? 8-8.5 sts per inch. 56 sts on US 1.5 needles= 6.5 to 7 inch circumference On a Happy Note I am very relieved that Covid was mild for us, especially for my Mom. Also very grateful that my brother who was on vacation in Virginia just as we came down with Covid, ended up having a bicycle accident that left him with bruises all over and a broken rib- but is going to be OK. I made everyone promise we'd all stay out of the hospital for one full week! Visits with my cousin Jenny and her daughter Vera who often come over to see my Mom. Weekend pool time, especially with our youngest niece and nephew who are absolute fishies! My dear friend Nathan (only a couple years older than me) had a successful heart and kidney transplant only 1 day apart from each other but is recovering well. Our family all bought t-shirts and made donations to help his family and got a great photo to send him poolside one afternoon! My Mom wanted to get eyelash extensions so she, my cousin Jenny and I all went and it was a lovely experience. Dan and I picked up my grandmother and we all went to my cousin Nancy's Surprise 60th birthday. Mom and Gram both had a great day that. Beautiful sunny poolday with all the kiddos swimming, I caught up with many of my cousins who I don't get to see all the time, learned there's another new baby coming in January and enjoyed fresh pizza from a woodfired oven. We also sang to my grandmother. From there, we headed to Terri's Graduation Party. She runs the dancing school where I met Kris & Megg, two of my best friends who have 5 of our niblings. Dan's younger brother Dave played in the band, the kids all played together. We got to see Terri's brother who came up from FL, and Conor, Carly and baby Miles after they were in Nantucket for a couple weeks. Dinner & Les Mis with Kris, Aila and Megg. At Mom's chemo treatment, we got to see my friend Waveney who was my officemate in my first job at the hospital 22 years ago and her son, Tighe, checked us in at the Infusion Clinic. As soon as I said hello, his whole face lit up with a smile and he came around and immediately hugged us all. It was pure joy! He'll be back off to college soon. We hosted a 90th birthday party for my grandmother at The Tavern in her assisted living facility. I put together all sorts of cool photo decorations & used some of her old picture frames for the tables and guests could take them as favors. Dan DJed, and my Dad, our friend Sharon & cousin Susan prepared the food) and the kiddos all acted as bartenders. Hattie even went around and took photos. All of the joy and hope coming out of Democratic party with coverage of the DNC. It feels great to have a candidate I'm truly joyful about supporting. A quieter weekend- getting ready for my friend Marta to arrive from Barcelona (if I'm a bit MIA that's why) Quote of the Week One evening in August, you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden, it’s pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive. ~ Tove Jansson ------ 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 280: Ring the Bell!
07/31/2024
Episode 280: Ring the Bell!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 280 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 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: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Started in May 2023. Finished on June 28, 2024 Total for Stash Dash: 262 meters Baby James' Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits ( & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Bobble Border instructions from this Finished size- 30.5 inches wide by 38.8 inches tall (not including the bobbles) Finished on July 2 Total for Stash Dash: 1,010 meters (833 meters Caron Cakes [2.25 skeins] - 178 meters Loops & Threads- less than 1 skein) Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Finished on July 3 Total for Stash Dash: 259 meters American Ewe Turn a Square Hat Yarn: American Ewe Worsted Tweed in the Terrace Mountain Colorway Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on & ) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn: 3 ply Merino/Rambouillet Shaniko Wool (89%) with 6% acrylic and 5% rayon flecks. The colorway is a natural with brownish tweedy bits. I purchased the yarn for $15 at in Harwich, MA on the way to visit friends who were staying in Wellfleet. They had a cool display of "used needles" for $4 each. I bought bamboo US. Modifications: I use worsted weight yarn and knit the smallest size, omitting the increases after the ribbing. I knit 6 inches before the crown decreases. Total for Stash Dash: 99.8 meters (109.2 yards), 51 grams Portland Socks Yarn: Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering in Colorway 3024 Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: self striping yarn- cornflower blue, dusty orange, yellowy green, peach, magenta and purple. I purchased the yarn at in Portland, Maine. You can purchase the online from them. I held a strand of navy blue nylon thread along with yarn for the heel flap and gusset to give more strength to the heel. I used the (also purchased at Knit Wit) and knit the vast majority of this pair of socks in 2 days walking around Portland, visiting breweries and hanging out with friends. You can see a video I made of this project on . Total for Stash Dash: 254.7 meters Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Fiber: I purchased two 4oz braid of fiber from in the Welcome to Litchfield colorway (1 braid Texel & 1 braid BFL Tussah Silk) along with 1 gray (The Traveler on Cheviot base) braid to ply them together. 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. Project Page I didn't fully spin the gray Traveler colorway braid. Finished Project- 3 braids of 3 ply yarn: 184g= 252.2 meters (275.9 yards) ~Aran weight Total for Stash Dash= 252.2 meters x 4= 1,008.8 meters Book Holder Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Roving Stripes in Daisy & 1 other mystery colorway (lost the ball band), Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (mustard) & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Project Page Hook: 9.0 mm (M/N) I took inspiration from this pattern on . (Boho Book Nook crochet pattern- but I was using MUCH chunkier yarn and I didn't want to use the same textured stitches) I chained 21 sts and worked with 20 hdcs across each row- working in the third loop after the first row. I wasn't going to have enough of the Lion Brand Roving to make the whole thing, so I held the Wool of the Andes double for the part that would be covered. I worked a single crochet around the edges, and then sewed the front to back in just 1 spot on either side. I used a chain for the loop to tack it up on the wall. Total for Stash Dash: 128.1 meters Declan's Adrift Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Adrift colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page About the colorway- short stripes (about 3 rounds each) with 3 shades of blue- navy, denim and cornflower plus orange and brown. Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters Deschain Pattern Deschain by Leila Raven Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn. Rowan Creative Linen. Colorway 00624- Gray. Worsted weight 50% Linen / Flax, 50% Cotton. 200 meters / 100 grams. Bought 4 skeins. Used a little more than 2 Size: Smallest (54 1/4 in bust) Calls for 16-22" positive ease. I should have around 19" Originally finished July 10, 2021. I ripped out in 2024 because the back was far too short. I ripped out the sleeves (tossed) and unseamed the back and front. The instructions call for the back to be 12 inches but the front falls about 17 inches from collarbone to the bottom hem. I knit about 14 inches on the back and then worked a few sets of German Short Rows before the bottom hem instructions. I tried a few options for sleeves and then decided I"d just sew up the ends in a way to tuck/hem the ends under and I love that. In the end I made the body longer and the sleeves shorter Total for Stash Dash: 424.0 meters (463.7 yards), 212 grams First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I started in October 2022. My November 2022 notes say- I'm losing mojo on this and I don't think it has to do w/ the pattern or my yarn. I like it... but its not getting finished before my trip to the UK so I will need to find other wooly accessories to bring with me. I picked up again July 2024 and it flew off the needles! Modifications: In Section 4, I skipped adding color 4 & 5 (1-3 only). Skipped Section 5. Finished size: 21 inches around. 15 inches tall. Total for Stash Dash: 406 meters Vera'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: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 456.5 meters 8,353 meters for Stash Dash Over 4,500 meters added since the last episode! On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from & Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) Notes: started in April 2022. I never talked about it on the podcast. Inspired by an . This WIP has been taking up a ton of space in my craft room ever since. When the pump in my dehumidifer went and we had to move some things to get at it, I decided I had to get this WIP done. 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 18 were done. 30 finished now Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the yarn- lemon yellow, sherbet orange and pink. I worked the first heel in a pink sparkle yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz because I have some spiral striping going on and didn’t want to disrupt it. Progress: I've finished the heel on the first sock. Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on ) Project Page: About the yarn: blues/tans that is almost striping at my gauge. The hat is a 1x1 rib that has a cool purl ridge detail. Progress: I've worked two repeats of the pattern Cold Goat Farm Spinning Fiber: Cold Goat Farm Batt- I believe its Merino/Mohair but there are no details on the business card in my bag. I think I purchased it at Rhinebeck 2023. 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. Project Page Brainstorming Connections socks! Have you heard about them? You take your Daily NY Times Game- Connections Results and put them into colorwork socks. Suzanne told me about them- and recently saw and loved Wendy's! Here's a link to Wendy's Connection Socks Project Page. From the Armchair Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. . Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. . I'll Just Be Five More Minutes (and other tales from my ADHD brain) by Emily Farris. . . We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz. . . Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. . Feed by M.T. Anderson. Bookshop Affiliate Link (not available). Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur. . . 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 found a small hole in my cross body sling bag and decided to use embroidery floss for a better hold and to add a bit of visible mending color. I received great customer service when I reached out to them! I'm in the midst of a massive studio clean out. It started w/ issues with my dehumidifier and it's really spiraled from there. I'm excited to see how it all comes back together. Knitting in Passing Aila FaceTimed me from a friend’s house after buying a crochet dinosaur kit at the dollar store. The next day after pool day and dinner we practiced chain and single crochet. In My Travels Dan and I spent a long weekend in Portland, Maine to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. I was able to go up a night early to attend the knit night at . I loved meeting Heather from Rising Tide and Jenn & her husband Chuck from Knit Wit. Friday morning, I visited 's new location and then walked around. Dan, Dana and Sheri arrived and we met at Duck Fat for lunch before showing them around to some of our favorite breweries. Saturday we visited local shops and more breweries before going to see comedian Kathleen Madigan. Sunday, I did some shopping while Dan watched soccer then we enjoyed some drinks together and ended up back at Rising Tide where there was a 6p Burlesque show so Dan got us tickets. Really fun end to an awesome weekend. KAL News Pigskin Party '24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). We're looking for Sponsors for this season. Interested or know someone who is? and click the box saying you're potentially interested in sponsoring events and you'll get first dibs on spots. And/or email me for details! Other current & upcoming events: with Monica & Cortney of the Colors of Fall with the Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 with the Crazy Sock Lady are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: (of the ) & I are competing again this year. Events - August 9-11 in Seattle, WA : August 10 in Newbury, MA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY , (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus Tune in for a health Update on BostonJensMom On a Happy Note Dan and I took vacation the first week of July. Monday after Portland we just chilled. Tuesday I took Mom for whole brain radiation, then to visit my grandmother (her mother) and out for lunch. Wednesday/Thursday we visited friends renting a house in Wellfleet (Cape Cod) and Thursday/Friday we visited friends in Falmouth. Friday morning we picked up Riley from Camp and brought her to our house before she and I headed to Hornstra to get ice cream for lunch (because that's what vacation is for!) and over to my parents to the pool for the day. Monday 7/8- I met up with my friend Megg to do a 5+ mile beach walk before she headed out to Ireland for the month. Wed 7/10 Mom and I stayed in Boston to save her the back & forth daily for treatment. We met her friend Jacky for lunch. I went back to work in the afternoon. After work, we cooled off in the hotel pool and then had dinner, played Uno and bar trivia at The Hill. We stunk but it was fun! Sunday July 14th pool day at my parents. Jenna, Dave, Gabriella and Zach came over. Within a few hours they were both jumping off the diving board! July 17-18th Mom and I stayed in Boston again after her Radiation treatment. We hit the pool and fared slightly better at trivia but it was hard to be out as long. Mom's energy was much lower, she was coughing more and couldn't speak above a whisper. July 21st we had a pool day at my parents. Jeff, Millie and Garret, Jenna, and the 2 kiddos, Kris, Will, Aila and Matt. We celebrated Will's 17th birthday. Mom's hair had started falling out and the blank spots at the back of her head looked like a butterfly! Mom told us to go find some Sharpies and color it in! It was a hard day for her and by extension us, but this added a bit of fun and whimsy to it! Millie even attached little plastic gems to parts of the butterfly. After the "temporary tattooing" we shaved off the rest of her hair to help w/ the shedding. July 23rd- Mom's last day of Whole Brain Radiation! Coming home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Dan. Getting 2 massages this month after missing my scheduled on in June for our Portland trip! I always feel like I need it but I've been going up on weights at the gym and my upper body was screaming! Quote of the Week “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” -Emily Dickinson ------ 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 279: Makes, Milestones & Memories
06/30/2024
Episode 279: Makes, Milestones & Memories
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 279 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: Announcement- I’ll be putting out only 1 episode per month through the summer to keep things manageable. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Julia’s Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits ( & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border) Hooks: H (5.0 mm) Project Page Bobble Border instructions came from this Caron Cakes – 1054.6 meters Loops & Threads – 130.5 meters Meters for Stash Dash- 1,185.10 My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80’s child loved this one. Meters for Stash Dash: 286.3 4 Bowl Savers for Mom Pattern: None Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in the Seaglass colorway Hook: 5.0 mm (H) Project Page I crocheted 2 circles and 2 hexagons for Mom to put between her Pyrex bowls. Meters for Stash Dash: 119 Riley’s 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern: Riley found in this Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Project Page Meters for Stash Dash: 872.4 (1.2 skeins) I am calling it done but I need Riley to try it on and may need to adjust the neck. Children of Time 2 Ply Yarn Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot in the Children of Time colorway Project Page About: I originally spun this last summer and plied 1 ply of Into the Whirled with 2 plies of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes fiber ( Project Page here). I had two bobbins of leftovers and I needed the bobbins so I plied those up. The result was much more yarn than I expected. Total= 116 Meters 2 ply: which means things went through the oriface of the wheel 3 times= Stash Dash Meters- 116.5 x3= 349.5 Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Meters for Stash Dash: 285.8 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project 4 oz of Texel from Into the Whirled- Welcome to Litchfield Project Page Progress: finished the second braid- 4 oz in the Welcome to Litchfield Colorway in 70/30 BFL/Tussah Silk Up next: spinning 3rd braid- Into the Whirled- The Traveler colorway (medium gray). 4 oz Cheviot 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there’s a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my . The patterns for this kit will be the Northeasterly Blanket by Melissa Alexander-Loomis (knit version) and the Northeasterly blanket by Katy Stevens (crochet version). Progress: I finished 9 my May squares but haven’t seamed them yet. Vera’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: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Progress: Stocking and cuff are finished and ironed. I crocheted the three circles for the snowman, made the scarf and earmuffs and ironed those too. I still need to crochet a carrot nose, sew on the snowman and add the name to the cuff. Nearly done! Trish’s New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Progress: Friday night we hung out with friends and I finished the leg of the second sock, and turned the heel on a rainy Saturday. Baby James’ Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits ( & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page Progress: Nearly done w/ the second Caron cake. Bobble Border instructions from this Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Started in May 2023 Progress: nearly to the toe on the second sock. Brainstorming Socks for Dan Christmas stocking for my cousin Colleen’s son, Owen At least another pair of socks. I really want to crochet a summer top but I can’t find anything that’s really exciting me… Ideas welcome! From the Armchair The Nix by Nathan Hill. . Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. . . One Last Summer by Kate Spencer. . . Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. . Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. . 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 was crocheting on Riley’s top on the T. Man told me about how he crocheted as a kid in Cape Verde and Holland. He had nothing to do. No tv. Needed something to entertain himself so he taught himself. Sister knew but couldn’t teach him. It wasn’t a normal thing for boys in holland. Or girls as far as he knew and they didn’t teach it in school but he had fond memories of it. Great chat learning about his travels and his work as a union carpenter now. KAL News Pigskin Party ’24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). I will be sending out an email to sponsors in the next 2-3 weeks asking folks to sign up. Interested or know someone who is? and click the box saying you’re potentially interested in sponsoring events and you’ll get first dibs on spots. with Monica & Cortney of the Tour de Fleece- check out this Group for official details. Saturday, June 29, 2024 through Sunday, July 21, 2024. Rest Days: Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 15. There are challenge days, Teams and prizes. Colors of Fall with the Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Podcast Group- May 27 – September 2 with the Crazy Sock Lady are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here’s a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: (of the ) & I are competing again this year. My total as of this episode: 3,765.2 meters Events – August 9-11 in Seattle, WA : August 10 in Newbury, MA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus 24 for 2024 list #1-Get 2 massages beyond the one per month at Massage Envy (1 and the guy was GREAT) #4- Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) 31 as of June 24 #7-Visit 1 new (to me) museum or historical site. Going to Portland- maybe will look there. Health Update– BostonJensMom begins whole brain radiation on July 1. Every weekday (except July 4) through July 22. Keep those prayers and good vibes coming. We recorded a very long health update video that will go up in 2 parts on the YouTube Channel. It takes a bit of time to edit because I like to add in photos/videos of the fun life stuff we chat about to make it more fun. Keep an eye out for that if you want the full story of my parents car accident and April and everything that’s happened since our last recording in February. On a Happy Note Mom, Megg, Kris and I went to see Come From Away in Boston I helped Dan build a shed for his brother and then relaxed in the pool at my parents once we were done (and good and sweaty). I pressure washed the house and the deck- it’s currently covered in pollen but at least I got the worst of it off. It’s such a satisfying chore! Mom and I went to Aila’s voice recital and out for drinks after. I brought my grandmother to my cousin Jenny’s daughter Vera’s Baptism Party. Beautiful day! Celebrated my birthday at a local Irish Pub for live Irish music. Dan treated us all for dinner. My parents, Megg, Tom (who is from Ireland) and their friend David (visiting from Ireland), Megg’s Mom Terri, Trish and Liz. Very fun, silly night as usual. Megg and I weren’t doing gifts this year because of our Opera House season tickets but I made her socks in March and she brought me a beautiful plant! We all went back to Megg and Tom’s after which was fun because I got to see Eme, Oisin and Hattie too. The boys made lobster for David who hadn’t tried New England Lobster before. After the most stressful and hellish week at work I’ve had in 22 years, I convinced the directors in charge of my Nurse Call Integration project that it was too unstable and had to be shut down so while it was awful, it was done in little more than 3 days. Thankfully, none of the blame was on me (didn’t make it feel that much better). Vendor was woefully unprepared and mismanaged things. On that Friday, my boss told me to leave early. I met up with Dan for lunch at The Galley in Scituate. Sitting in the window/door until a huge storm blew in and they had to close it up. June 11th- my cousin Colleen had her baby boy- Owen (not on my birthday but soo close) June 12th- my nephew Garret graduated from 8th Grade and my Mom (and Dad) were there for it! June 14th- Conor and Carly welcomed their baby boy Miles. I did the stage decorations and played house manager in the last ever Terri’s School of Dance recital. We had a party at Kris’ house after. Father’s Day Pool Party- Dan taught Garret and his friend Terry how to properly shuck a lobster. We played games and swam a little in the pool. My cousin Gayle flew in from FL and joined us for the recital and Father’s Day fun. I had Monday off and headed over to Mom and Dad’s. Jenny and Vera were there, and Millie never left. We swam, played Tock, and went to Heidi’s for an ice cream. On Juneteenth- I hit the gym then took Millie and Riley to get their nails done, then took Gayle to Athleta, swam a bit. Dan, Jeff and Melissa came over and we all had dinner together by the pool. Quote of the Week As soon as I have a deadline, I work much better. Time unbounded is hard to handle. –May Sarton —— Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 278: Game ON!
05/31/2024
Episode 278: Game ON!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 278 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 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 Be Fearless Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLESS 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: this self striping colorway is a bright rainbow colorway that's meant to mimic the logo for our Meters for Stash Dash: 290.4 meters Raven Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in the Raven Colorway from the Yarnable Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Yarn: Speckled colorway with a cream base. Green, gray/black and hot pink colors speckled in. Meters for Stash Dash: 256 meters Beer Hat Pattern: Beer Stein Hat by Lindsay Hoffman (free crochet hat available on ) Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Yarn- Hepplewhite & Red Heart Super Saver- Gold Hook: G: 4.25 mm (started with an H but thought the gauge was too large. Other Materials: 3 Pipe Cleaners Project Page Dan's friend Chris' wife asked for this for her husband (he excitedly agreed). He's a brewer and manager at one of our local breweries, , so maybe he'll sport it to work. Meters for Stash Dash: 120.7 Total for Stash Dash meters for this episode: 667.1 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Vera'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: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Project Page Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern: Riley found in this Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Project Page 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my . The patterns for this kit will be the Northeasterly Blanket by Melissa Alexander-Loomis (knit version) and the Northeasterly blanket by Katy Stevens (crochet version). Progress: I finished 5 (of 9) my May squares. Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on & 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 My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80's child loved this one. Progress: Started in July of 2023. Past the cuff of the second sock when I picked them up. I knit the leg and heel over Memorial Day Weekend 2024. Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Progress: at the heel of the first sock Julia's Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits ( & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border) Hooks: H (5.0 mm) Project Page I initially bought 2 skeins based on the size of a similar blanket I made with this pattern, but after coming to the end of the first skein I knew it wouldn't be large enough. I probably should have/could have used an I hook. 2 row repeat that is easy to memorize. Almost done with the 3rd skein. Plan to finish the first week of June. Brainstorming Took a chair off the side of the road- the arms are ripped at the front but the rest looks great, so I am going to crochet covers for the arms! From the Armchair One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. . . Wellness by Nathan Hill. . . 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 Aila and I drove out to Great Barrington for Eme's Associate Degree graduation ceremony. We enjoyed dinner at Steam and an ice cream afterwards. In taking Eme to pick up their pottery pieces for the year to bring home, I got to see and hear all about it! At the graduation ceremony the next day, I was chatting for awhile only to look up when asked what I was knitting to see , who I know from her vending at Rhinebeck! Talk about a small world! KAL News with Monica & Cortney of the Tour de Fleece- check out this Group for official details. Saturday, June 29, 2024 through Sunday, July 21, 2024. Rest Days: Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 15. There are challenge days, Teams and prizes. Colors of Fall with the Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 WIP Bingo with - June 1-30th. (several West Coast US LYSs participating but you can join online too) with the Crazy Sock Lady are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Discord link: (of the ) & I are competing again this year. Events - August 9-11 in Seattle, WA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus I give a quick update on my word of the year HEART, which I've been seeing hearts in/on the trees lately! I share a quick goals update and a health update about my parents. On a Happy Note Dan and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary on May 22nd- the 143rd day of the year (which happened in 2024 only because its a Leap Year- usually Day 143 is May 23rd). Lighthouse's , a 1-4-3 flashing cycle adopted in 1894, is locally referred to as "I LOVE YOU" (1-4-3 being the ), and it is often cited as such by romantic couples within its range. Friday of Memorial Day Weekend we went out for dinner (to use up a gift card- which we still had $1 left on when we left) and to a friends' house for a fire. Saturday & Sunday pool days My niece Riley got her learner's permit and drove us home from the grocery store! Teddy and the snorkel (so cute) Baby Vera's first swim The long weekend allowed me the extra day off to clean out our pantry and my closet. I switched out my winter clothes for summer ones, took donations to Savers and did shopping and meal prep for the week. It felt great. Deer and turtles abound! Quote of the Week Writer and designer Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, on what causes old age: "The producer of old age is habit: the deathly process of doing the same thing in the same way at the same hour day after day, first from carelessness, then from inclination, at last from cowardice or inertia. Habit is necessary; but it is the habit of having careless habits, of turning a trail into a rut, that must be incessantly fought against if one is to remain alive... one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in small ways." Source: (lightly edited for clarity) Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 277: 1 month of making + updates
05/15/2024
Episode 277: 1 month of making + updates
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 277 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 From the Armchair KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolen Camelot socks Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Check out my for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box & the more recent which is available now. If you're thinking of joining, please purchase using my . It won't cost you any extra. I will make a small commission. Same as It Ever Was Hat #2 Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on ) Yarn: Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks. No colorway listed. Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Project Page I started this project in January. Used nearly all of the yarn. Loved this yarn/pattern combo. I am planning to keep this hat! It is plenty long enough to wear with the brim folded and still have it worn slouchy. Colleen's Baby Blanket Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this ) Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White Hook: H (5.0 mm) Project Page I learned about this edge technique On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern: Riley found in this Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Project Page About the yarn- probably about a sport weight yarn that gradiates through purples, blues and white. I'm enjoying this project but it involves a lot of counting on each row so it takes focused time which I haven't had a ton of. Working on the Front (or Back): 3 repeats of the pattern = 6 flowers 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my . The patterns for this kit will be the Northeasterly Blanket by Melissa Alexander-Loomis (knit version) and the Northeasterly blanket by Katy Stevens (crochet version). Progress: I finished my April squares and am working on the border. Raven Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in the Raven Colorway from the Yarnable Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About the Yarn: Speckled colorway with a cream base. Green, gray/black and hot pink colors speckled in. Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on & 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 Be Fearless Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLESS 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: this self striping colorway is a bright rainbow colorway that's meant to mimic the logo for our Julia's Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits ( & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border) Hooks: H (5.0 mm) Project Page I really enjoy this pattern. It's a 2 row repeat that I remember having memorized the first time around but thought I couldn't this time. After working maybe 10 repeats, I was able to memorize it. It's just the cozy comfort project I need right now. From the Armchair Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. . . Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. . . Counting the Cost: A Memoir. by Jill Duggar with Derick Dillard and Craig Borlaise. . . Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid. . . A Funny Story by Emily Henry. . . Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. . 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 No Splash Pad Party this Summer, but check out these other awesome online events with the Crazy Sock Lady are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: Events : May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17) : May 18th in Bristol, RI : may 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA - August 9-11 in Seattle, WA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus I shared more details about my parents' car accident. Tune in to hear more. Thankfully they are both recovering. Resources- - serves the South Shore of MA with medical equipment that they loan out. Huge savings! Look for something similar near you. I'm not sure what this will mean for mom's upcoming cancer treatments. She was supposed to be healing to be ready for radiation. Will know more within the next week. On a Happy Note Conor & Carly hosted a family game night for their Bucket List with a Twist item with my mom. We played & ! Riley gave Auntie Krissy the chicken we made together and she was over the moon! It was awesome. My cousin Jenny had her baby girl, Vera Camela, at the hospital where I work, so I got to hold her when she was only a few hours old! I went to see a local production of Gypsy that my friend Megg was in. My 12 year old niece Millie was a huge help with my parents. I finished my drawing class at the local rec center. I had to miss 2 out of 6 classes, but I learned a lot doing a portrait of Eme from a photo I took of them at the playground when they were a kid. I took my grandmother to my cousin Colleen's baby shower. Coleen had a great reaction to her crocheted blanket. I'm always grateful for that. We had a birthday dinner for Aila- low key backyard party made more interesting by a full-family cartwheel contest! Big work project rolling out new technology went well. I was still able to take Mom to her appointments (while Dad wasn't driving and they didn't have a car), and was able to work other shifts so my coworkers could attend their kids events. As a thank you for that, my boss invited us to use a suite at the Garden for game 1 of the Celtics/Cavaliers Playoff Game! The Celtics crushed it. Dan wasn't able to come, so I brought my friend Liz who is a huge fan. My friend Laura came in to visit for Mother's Day weekend- along w/ 7 of my Mom's friends. We went to a movie on Friday night then to visit Mom and her guests on Saturday. Sunday we made brunch for Mother's Day and then off to see Millie as a Munchkin and Flying Monkey in the Wizard of Oz at a local theater. 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. Quote of the Week “It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.” ~ Joan Marques 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 276: More Chicken Please
04/15/2024
Episode 276: More Chicken Please
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 276 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on . This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Christmas in July Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Christmas in July 2023 Colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on : free version w/ ads available on this ) Hook: I (5.5mm) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins- I used just shy of 5 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. Auntie Krissy's Chickens Pattern: by Kensey Davis ($5 crochet pattern on ) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Premier Yarns Chunky Parfair in Mushroom, White, Ruby and Mustard. Project Page Thanks to Riley for joining me to talk about this joint project. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Progress: I finished my March squares (month 6) and unboxed month 7! Woolen Camelot socks Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Check out my for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. If you're thinking of joining, please purchase using my . It won't cost you any extra. I will make a small commission. Colleen's Baby Blanket Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this ) Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White Hook: H (5.0 mm) Progress: I've finished 3 colors, doing 7 pairs of DC/DC3 tog per color. On the 3rd color, Riviera, I ran out of yarn, so couldn't complete the last row, so I ripped back and had to start with the Kelly Green early. Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern: Riley found in this Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Project Page From the Armchair Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. . . None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. . I'll Be You by Janelle Brown. . 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 I took my nieces Riley and Aila to Connecticut for their birthday weekend sleepover. We got an AirBnB in Litchfield. Friday night, we stayed in and watched Gilmore Girls on Netflix (the inspiration for our adventure). Saturday we toured around! Here are some handy links. (had some cute Gilmore Girls themed merch) (for lunch) - inspiration for the Independence Inn in New Preston, CT We shopped in a couple local thrift shops, did some window shopping in downtown Litchfield before stopping for coffee at . Stay tuned for a vlog coming to the YouTube Channel. KAL News Splash Pad Registration Opens May 1 Event will run Friday May 24th through Wednesday July 31, 2024 Sponsor Call will go out SOON! Events : April 19-21, 2024 in Salem, MA (marketplace and classes) : Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT : May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD : May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD : May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH : May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17) : May 18th in Bristol, RI : may 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA - August 4-6 in Seattle, WA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! On a Happy Note I went to see the musical Company in Boston. I joined my parents and a few of my cousins at the Spring Fling event at my Grandmother's Assisted Living. Riley came for a sleepover to finish Kris's chicken. On Saturday, we spent some time at my parents, and then Dad drove us to my nephew Garret's hockey final. His team won and he scored the first and last goal of the game. After spending Sunday morning with a headache, I rallied to join my parents for Riley's dance competition. I've had 2 weeks of drawing classes through my town's Rec program. We did some basic exercises the first week and then moved into more structural architectural drawing using 2 point perspective. My mom's friends ran an auction event and raised over $1200 for the FearLESS Living Fund! Mom completed another round of chemo. I did a bit of studio tidying. Gilmore Girls weekend with Riley & Aila. Quote of the Week We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down. –KURT VONNEGUT ------ 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 275: Spring-ish
03/31/2024
Episode 275: Spring-ish
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 275 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 In my Travels KAL News Events 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 Thumper Hat Yarn: Berrocco Ultra Alpaca in the Light Grey colorway Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: Thumper Hat by Jennifer Lassonde- $5 Knitting pattern available on & The Thumper Hat is a worsted weight slouchy hat with a diamond lace pattern. For the size Large/XL, I used 66g of yarn (around 144 yards/132 meters) LFA Mystery Shortie Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About 12 rounds of ribbing. 1 round of knitting before starting the heel I used 35 grams of yarn. Hair bow Pattern: Cottage Hair Accessories (Bow Tie) by Wool & Pine. $5 pattern available on or on the ) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Glitz Toes- multicolor mini skein from Christmas 2023 Advent Calendar. Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Project Page Pattern was a part of my May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box package. Watch. If you’re thinking of joining, please purchase using my . It won’t cost you any extra. I will make a small commission. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on : free version w/ ads available on this ) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. Woolen Camelot socks Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Check out my for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. If you’re thinking of joining, please purchase using my . It won’t cost you any extra. I will make a small commission. 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 Progress: My January (Month 4) squares done and seamed and the border is in progress. My February (Month 5) squares are in progress. Be Fearless Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLess Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) About the Yarn: pink, peach yellow, green and blue stripes to look like the colors in our FearLESS Living Fund logo. Pet of our February fundraiser. Progress: more than half way done with leg on the first sock Christmas in July Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Christmas in July 2023 Colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Project Page Area 51. Snack shack sponsor. Progress: finished first sock. Beyond the heel on the second sock. Brainstorming Keeping a “creative projects” list in Evernote is really helping me. With everything going on, I don’t always have the mental energy to decide on something but making feels good and I’m happier when I do it. Thinking ahead to upcoming birthdays and listing patterns out is working better for me this year than ever before. April Plans for Chris – Red heart gold + Lion Brand Homespun Yarn- Hepplewhite (May 31st birthday)- yarn purchased Mini Mock Neck Tank for Liz. Pattern by Jessie Maed Designs. $9 knitting pattern on We bought yarn for this at Rhinebeck and in an over-tired state, lost ourselves in a fit of giggles over the description of this pattern. I need to take Liz’s measurements From the Armchair I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy by Erin Carlson. . . The Women by Kristin Hannah. B. The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan. . . 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 On Sunday March 24, my friend Megg and I spent the day at in Cranston, Rhode Island. We did the 4 hour in the morning. We took a Worm Moon Sound Bath Yoga Workshop in the afternoon. I left feeling loose, refreshed, and calm. Curious about what a Sound Bath is? . KAL News Splash Pad Party will be coming! Events – April 6, 2024 in York Beach, ME : April 6-7 in Enumclaw, WA : April 6-7 in Oak Harbor, WA : April 19-21, 2024 in Salem, MA (marketplace and classes) : Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT : May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD : May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD : May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH : May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17) : May 18th in Bristol, RI : May 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA – August 4-6 in Seattle, WA ; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus I shared an update on my 24 for 2024 list 5) Organize a fundraiser for the FearLESS Living Fund 15) Purge at least 20 items from my wardrobe (March: nearly 30 pieces) 16) Go skiing- 2/24 with Rowans 20) Buy a new quilt and/or duvet cover for our bed. Ordered in march. 21) Buy a new blow dryer. March 21st ordered Dyson Ask Me Anything Rachel asked: How are you coping with your mom’s health concerns and making time for self care? Going to bed early. Not scrolling on social media- it can be fun, yes, but too much makes me feel anxious. Talking with friends and with Dan. I started seeing a therapist. Making time- not having kids definitely helps with this, but as you all know, I can definitely over-schedule myself. I have been prioritizing family events and not much else. I don’t enjoying saying no or seeing so much white space on the calendar- but I know I’ll need it and I often do. On a Happy Note Friday night game night at my parents with my brother, Dan and the kids. We played a few spirited rounds of and watched the Taylor Swift Eras tour movie on tv. Mom, Riley, Millie and I had a sleepover then spent Saturday doing some thrift and clothing shopping, went out for lunch and brought home Crumbl cookies to taste test (with my Dad/Pepere). My phone fell into the cookie with the MOST sticky frosting. It was hilarious! We all celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at my cousin Susan’s annual party. I had a blast catching up with cousins and especially playing with some of the little kiddos. Seeing the Girl from North Country (Broadway in Boston series). While Megg and I did not enjoy the show, its always fun to experience live theater and the music was beautiful. Monthly massage! Lunch with Mom, Dad, Kris and Aila. Garret’s playoff hockey game! He got a hat trick, they won and got to the next round of playoffs (they won the second game too). Dinner with work friends. 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. Quote of the Week “Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.” — Doug Larson —— 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 274: Fun, Sun & Chickens!
03/15/2024
Episode 274: Fun, Sun & Chickens!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 274 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 From the Armchair In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins FearLESS Socks (DK) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Size: XS Project Page About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Made for Mom FearLESS Socks (Steel Toes) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK Steel Toes (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Size: M Project Page About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Made for my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence. Greyhaven Hat Pattern: Greyhaven hat by Robin Ulrich ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn: Berocco Ultra Alpaca in the Avocado Colorway Project Page Made for my niece's Aila's 15th birthday after she saw and like the grey one I wear a lot. Emotional Support Chicken Pattern: Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino ($6.50 US Knitting Pattern available on & this ) Yarn: Various DK scraps Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on : free version w/ ads available on this ) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! LFA Mystery Shortie Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on ) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Project Page About 12 rounds of ribbing. 1 round of knitting before starting the heel Progress: Finished first sock and beyond the heel on the second sock. From the Armchair Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia. Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. . 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 I traveled to Orlando with my friend Megg who was going there for a conference. We stayed at the Gaylord Palms, visited Epcot one evening and had a great time. I had a couple interesting conversations with people at the pool. One lady was fascinated by my knitting and we had a rather awkward chat when I told her I was knitting a chicken. My poolside waiter told me he lived in NYC for a couple years with grandmother was a prolific knitter and he always enjoyed watching her knit. Celebrated Megg's birthday while we were there with a delicious dinner, room decorations and of course some handknit socks ( Project Page) Events : Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT : May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD : May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD : May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH : May 18th in Bristol, RI : March 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Contest, News & Notes I announced the winners of the prizes I offered up for February FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Total raised during the event: $6,627. 67 is coming out with bags with the FearLESS Living Fund logo w/ a fibery twist. Check it out Life in Focus Health Update on Mom: March scans showed growth including in her brain. Radiation likely coming soon, but they're waiting until she's done with this round of chemo (hoping for 6 cycles) On a Happy Note Impromptu sleepover with Riley. We started a new secret project I'll tell you about in an upcoming episode. We also started a blanket for my cousin Joe who is expecting a baby boy in the summer. Riley chose a granny square that has a heart at the center. We each made just 1 to try it out and to make sure our squares would come out the same size. More on that in a future episode. Riley and I went to Garret's hockey game. He got 2 goal but they ended up tying. That weekend, they did well enough to get to the next round of the playoffs. My parents went to St. Maarten with 5 of my mom's first cousins and their spouses! She, Riley and I shared pics and videos of our daily outfits via text or Snapchat which is always fun. Suzanne (SewRunKnit) turned me onto a new NY Times Game that's in beta: . My friend Marta messaged me to show me that her eldest son, Roc, has taken up crochet and made a little stuffed animal. Had planned to make a circle but he decided to free form it and it turned into a pear! Adorable! Running around with Megg at Epcot like we were kids! We even got our photo taken with Mickey. They got some candids as we were hugging him, and it looks like I'm bracing for an assault! Check out the hilarious photo. I finished up my 4 part sock class at Staci's Stitches. Quote of the Week "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." -Charles Dickens, Great Expectations ------ 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 273: Prizes Galore!
02/29/2024
Episode 273: Prizes Galore!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 273 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full 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 From the Armchair KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Jenny's Blanket Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on ) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua Hook: I (5.5 mm) Project Page I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket ( project page here). I learned about this edge technique Millie's 2nd Squishmallow Pattern: None. I did base some of the basic shaping on this pattern on Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn in brown, tan, white & pink I worked bottom up with the brown, adding in a patch of white at the belly. I created the face out of tan/white and added safety eyes and sewed it on. I added 2 brown ears and a pink and white headband like this Squishmallow: (Amazon Affiliate Link) Declan's 2nd Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Greener Pastures Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Green, black, gray, cream, mustard stripes + gray/green/white self patterning stripe. Thanks for all the tips for his care package! Definitely taking some of those into account. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins FearLESS Socks (DK) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: XS About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in , (sock) and (sock) Progress: 1st sock is finished. I'm knitting on the foot of the second sock. FearLESS Socks (Cozy Toes) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: M About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in , (sock) and (sock) Progress: Finished the first sock and the cuff of the second. These socks will be gifted to my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence. Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on : free version w/ ads available on this ) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables. 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 This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- I finished the 3 round DC border to my December squares. My January squares done and seamed. I need to add the border to that. From the Armchair Reading The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. . You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. . Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. . Watching: Dan and I recently watched all 4 seasons of Jack Ryan on Prime. We also loved Jury Duty (also on Prime). I'm thoroughly enjoying Love is Blind Season 6 & chatting about it with my friend Laura. 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 '23 Tune in to hear if you're a January Participation Winner and/or a Grand Prize Winner! Contest, News & Notes Check out all of the details about our including the participating makers. To make a personal donation, you can use this Please use the option to “Add a Public Comment” to let us know you’re part of this Fiber Community Fundraiser. I recommend including your Instagram/Ravelry user name so sponsors doing prize drawings and confirm/find you. Life in Focus I gave updates on a few of my 24 for 2024 items #4- Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) well on my way with 10 books in first 2 months of the year. #10- Publish at least one new pattern redid the math and proportions for a shawl I came up with last year. talked to an indie dyer about yarn support #16- go skiing 6 of 24 completely done! On a Happy Note Valentine's Day software upgrade at work went well. I was awake at 2:30a so it was a long day and nothing festive really but it was a good day! We hosted Millie and Hattie for their birthday sleepovers. I took them to the Altitude trampoline park and Panera on Friday night. Saturday morning: Millie and I hiked while Hattie and Dan did a dump run and rode around in the tractor. We all did some crafts together before heading to the movies to see Migration. I tried a new OPI nail color and loved it. It's called "Pink in Bio" I've completed teaching 2 of 4 classes on the OMG Heel at my LYS and we've already got more than half of the class successfully turning heels. I enjoyed a movie night at my Mom's to watch Wonka. Dan and I did a 1000 piece Ford puzzle. I went skiing at Crotched Mountain. Tune in to hear a funny story about Megg's fall. We all had a fabulous time at my cousin Jenny's baby shower. She loved her crochet blanket. I had a lovely visit with my middle-school best friend Maribeth who is very sick. She was inpatient at the hospital where I work and I was able to go up and see her and catch up. I love the daily puzzles from the New York Times- especially Spelling Bee. On the 21st I got every possible word earning me Queen Bee status! My friend Trish gave me a souvenir from a trip she took to New Orleans; she went to a local yarn shop and bought yarn from Louisiana- which I'll definitely knit into socks for her. Cat Tails yarn dyed exclusively for the Quarter Stitch Colorway Christmas Bonfires Quote of the Week It is hard, so terribly hard, to please yourself. Far from being the easy thing that it sounds like, it is almost the hardest thing in the world, because we are not always comfortable with that true self that lies deep within us. –Christopher Alexander ------ 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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