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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 112 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:      Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Off The Needles Brooklyn the Ballerina  Pattern: Brooklyn the Ballerina by Yarn Society on Etsy (not list on Ravelry) $4.99 Hook: C Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (white), Knit Picks Brava (blue), Malibrigo (red)    On the Needles   Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks  Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks  Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Lea’s Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)  Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2  Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Using 3 rounds of one color of fingering.  Hexagon Scrappy Blanket  Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm    Brainstorming  Swatching for Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Yarn= Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets- Jenny base which is a 50/50 bamboo cotton fingering in the driftwood colorway Getting Gradient Angles back on track.  I encourage you to check out the amazing kits at Infinite Twist. be sure to put Down Cellar Studio in the referral box at check out to get some free goodies. For a free copy of the Quintia Shawl pattern through May 31st with code: highfive   It's the the of year to wash the winter knits before storing them for the winter. That will help to keep any critters away.  Crafty Adventures Week in the Life Project by Ali Edwards. Some products I mentioned.  Becky Higgins 6x8 page protectors Snap brand 6x8 page protectors Pics Art app to put digital stamps on photos Digital stamps from Ali Edwards    KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL  Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread &amp; FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!  WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt  Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. April Prize: Fibernymph Dye Works- A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each)  Splash Pad Party KAL  The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details.  Snack Shack Sponsors (as of 4/28)  Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns The Martini Knitter Company MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe Windswept Designs The Worsted Purl  Zombody Knits    Pro Shop Sponsors (as of 4/28)    Atelier de Soyun Colorful Eclectic Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Knit Style Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags The Periwinkle Sheep Pearl and Plum Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked Yarns Wooly Wonka Fibers  Designs of Arcadia will be selling Splash Pad Party Logo Totes- get Pro Shop points for using that as your project bag. Also makes a great beach/pool tote! I love mine.   Events   Where are Jen &amp; Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool: May 6 &amp; 7, 2017 + Pop Up Event a the Knot House May 5-7 in Frederick MD  NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 &amp; 14, 2017  RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece &amp; Fiber Fair- May 20 &amp; 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 &amp; 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 &amp; 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 &amp; October 1, 2017  Tune in to hear my best trips for Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool Planning. Also check out:  My blog post on Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success Mary, Kino Knits, created a free downloadable fiber festival planning sheet, available exclusively to subscribers to her new Kino Knits newsletter. Sign up here.    Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th.   Contest News and Notes Please check out my latest shawl design Emelyn Mae Shawl  regular price $6.00. On sale for 50% off until May 15th.       Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- April Explore my Surroundings    Exploring Charles Street after work. $10 sock blockers at store that's moving. Dan and I went to a local restaurant for their $2 tapas Thursday night events three weeks in a row. Adding date night into routine definitely making me happier.  On A Happy Note  Easter with the family Retirement Planning Kris' birthday dinner Bowling for A’s 8th birthday. CT Sheep and Wool Festival with Emelyn (our 4th fiber festival together). Tune in for audio at end of the episode.  Quote of the Week “To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill, “Hobbies”   ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:  Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram &amp; Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio! 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 112 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     <ul> <li>Off the Needles</li> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contests, News and Notes</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Off The Needles <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/brooklyn-the-ballerina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn the Ballerina</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238279621/ballerina-crochet-pattern-brooklyn-the?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=brooklyn%20ballerina&amp;ref=sr_gallery_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn the Ballerina</a> by Yarn Society on Etsy (not list on Ravelry) $4.99</li> <li>Hook: C</li> <li>Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (white), Knit Picks Brava (blue), Malibrigo (red)</li> </ul>   On the Needles   <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mexicali Stripes Socks</a> + <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blues Stripey Socks</a> <ul> <li>Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes</li> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-56" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li>Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams</li> </ul><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/leas-christmas-stocking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lea’s Christmas Stocking </a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine</li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White</li> <li>Hook: F (3.75 mm)</li> </ul><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/weaveless-colorful-granny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free)</li> <li>Hook: D (3.25 mm)</li> <li>Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps</li> <li>Using 3 rounds of one color of fingering.</li> </ul><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/hexagon-scrappy-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hexagon Scrappy Blanket</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: <a href="http://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instructions from this tutorial</a></li> <li>Yarn: leftover sock yarn</li> <li>Hook: D 3.25 mm</li> </ul>   Brainstorming <ul> <li>Swatching for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/donner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donner</a> by Elizabeth Doherty.</li> <li>Yarn= Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets- Jenny base which is a 50/50 bamboo cotton fingering in the driftwood colorway</li> <li>Getting <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/gradient-angles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gradient Angles</a> back on track. <ul> <li>I encourage you to check out the amazing kits at <a href="http://infinitetwist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a>. be sure to put Down Cellar Studio in the referral box at check out to get some free goodies. For a free copy of the <a href="http://infinitetwist.com/shop/pattern-for-quintia-shawlette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quintia Shawl </a>pattern through May 31st with code: highfive</li> </ul> </li> <li>It's the the of year to wash the winter knits before storing them for the winter. That will help to keep any critters away.</li> </ul> Crafty Adventures <a href="https://aliedwards.com/projects/week-in-the-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Week in the Life Project by Ali Edwards</a>. Some products I mentioned. <ul> <li><a href="http://beckyhiggins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becky Higgins</a> 6x8 page protectors</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Stories-Match-8-Inch-Protectors/dp/B007MS3Y74/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_tr_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WC9HEQ5P34513PW3DFK6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snap brand 6x8 page protectors</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picsart-photo-studio-picture-editor-collage-maker/id587366035?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pics Art app</a> to put digital stamps on photos</li> <li>Digital stamps from <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/digital" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ali Edwards</a></li> </ul>   KAL News <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/christmaskal17/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 Months to Christmas KAL</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/christmaskal17/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to find about more about this KAL.</a></li> <li>Check out: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3559155" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3559159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FO Thread </a></li> <li>The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!</li> </ul><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3551480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt</a> <ul> <li>Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.</li> <li>April Prize: <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a>- A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each)</li> </ul> Splash Pad Party KAL <ul> <li>The Splash Pad Party KAL runs <a>June 1- July 31.</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1noLcp9RPACfZt73Jy5h3Mkq4hthnz927tMvF6AhU3Nk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here for Rules</a>.</li> <li>Interested in Sponsoring?<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WS93keUtBjeulwUWTpASeaI8BDYLFvhsBHSiSxIbWuw/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here for details</a>.</li> </ul> Snack Shack Sponsors (as of 4/28) <ul> <li><a href="http://daizieknits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daizie Knits</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.imaginedlandscapes.com/design-gallery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagined Landscapes Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.knits4comfort.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knits4Comfort</a></li> <li><a href="http://marigoldjen.etsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/themartiniknitterco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Martini Knitter Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mediaperuana.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MediaPeruana Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://remadebyhand.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade By Hand Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheIsSewWhimsical?ref=hdr_shop_menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Is Sew Whimsical</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnyshoppe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunny Shoppe</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.windsweptdesignsonline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://etsy.me/2pBTfGT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Worsted Purl </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits</a></li> </ul>   Pro Shop Sponsors (as of 4/28)   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtelierDeSoyun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atelier de Soyun</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.colorfuleclectic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colorful Eclectic</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dragonflyfibers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragonfly Fibers</a></li> <li><a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.bigcartel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a></li> <li><a href="http://infinitetwist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Knitstyleyarns?ref=hdr_shop_menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.knittersbrewing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Knittykittybags.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitty Kitty Bags</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theperiwinklesheep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Periwinkle Sheep</a></li> <li><a href="http://Pearlandplum.etsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl and Plum</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.PrairieBagWorks.Etsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.skeindalous.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skeindalous Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsoakedyarns?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.woolywonkafiber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wooly Wonka Fibers</a></li> </ul> Designs of Arcadia will be selling <a href="https://goo.gl/iPrirX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Pad Party Logo Totes</a>- get Pro Shop points for using that as your project bag. Also makes a great beach/pool tote! I love mine.   Events <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3576154" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Where are Jen &amp; Lisa?</a>: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group</li> <li><a href="http://sheepandwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool:</a> <a>May 6</a> &amp; 7, 2017 + Pop Up Event a the <a href="http://www.knothouseyarns.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knot House</a> May 5-7 in Frederick MD</li> <li><a href="http://www.nhswga.com/index.php/events/190-2015-nh-sheep-wool-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NH Sheep and Wool</a>: <a>May 13</a> &amp; 14, 2017</li> <li><a href="http://www.coggeshallfarm.org/events-programs-and-workshops/fiber-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RI Fiber Festival</a>: <a>May 20, 2017</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/long-island-fleece-and-fiber-fair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Island Fleece &amp; Fiber Fair</a>- <a>May 20</a> &amp; 21, 2017</li> <li><a href="http://www.masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep and Wool</a>: <a>May 27</a> &amp; 28, 2017</li> <li><a href="http://www.adkwoolandarts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival</a>: <a>September 23</a> &amp; 24</li> <li><a href="http://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VT Sheep and Wool:</a> <a>September 30</a> &amp; <a>October 1, 2017</a></li> </ul> Tune in to hear my best trips for Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool Planning. Also check out: <ul> <li>My blog post on <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/fiber-events-set-yourself-up-for-success/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success</a></li> <li>Mary, Kino Knits, created a free downloadable fiber festival planning sheet, available exclusively to subscribers to her new Kino Knits newsletter. <a href="http://kinoknits.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>.</li> </ul>   Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the <a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Girllls Podcast</a>. <a>Starts May 26th.</a>   Contest News and Notes Please check out my latest shawl design <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emelyn-mae-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emelyn Mae Shawl </a> regular price $6.00. On sale for 50% off until May 15th.     Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- April Explore my Surroundings   <ul> <li>Exploring Charles Street after work. $10 sock blockers at store that's moving.</li> <li>Dan and I went to a local restaurant for their $2 tapas Thursday night events three weeks in a row. Adding date night into routine definitely making me happier.</li> </ul> On A Happy Note <ul> <li>Easter with the family</li> <li>Retirement Planning</li> <li>Kris' birthday dinner</li> <li>Bowling for A’s 8th birthday.</li> <li>CT Sheep and Wool Festival with Emelyn (our 4th fiber festival together). Tune in for audio at end of the episode.</li> </ul> Quote of the Week “To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill, “Hobbies”   ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li>Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a></li> <li>Twitter: Instagram &amp; Periscope: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio</a></li> <li><a href="http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my email newsletter</a> to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!</li> </ul>