Thank you for tuning in to Episode 259 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   Crafty Adventures   KAL News   Events   Life in Focus   Ask Me Anything   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week     Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Enchanted Etchings   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Shock Star Hat   Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway   Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) &amp; US 7 (4.5 mm)   Pattern: none   Ravelry Project Page   About the yarn: cream base with small bits of neons + black.   92 sts   130.5 meters for Stash Dash     Watermelon cozies   Pattern: Ball Band (free pattern on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts) &amp; Ball Band with a Twist ($2 crochet pattern on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts)  by Jennifer Lassonde   Yarns: Loops &amp; Threads Capri Eco Cotton in Colorway: Cranberry. Loops &amp; Threads Everyday Cotton in Jade. Leftover scrubby yarn for lighter green   Hooks: 3.75 mm (F) &amp; 4.25 mm (G)   Ravelry Project Page   Inspiration- Ali (starryeyesali) posted a watermelon bowl she made with leftover yarn on Instagram   Small Jar cozy (16 oz wide mouth Mason jars). All sc (like the original ball band pattern). 7 rounds of Jade, 2 rounds of light green, 9 rounds of red. Black "seeds" sewn in later.   Large Jar cozy (24 oz wide mouth Mason jars)- following Ball Band with a Twist instructions. 6 rounds of bottom section in Jade. 2 rounds of light green and the rest in Red. Black "seeds" sewn in later.   Large Jar cozy #2  (24 oz wide mouth Mason jars)-  rounds of Jade, 2 rounds of light green,  rest was done in red. Black "seeds" sewn in later.   156.4 meters for Stash Dash     Woolens and Nosh Socks   Yarn: Woolens &amp; Nosh Targee Socks- 2022 Advent Calendar   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   20g mini in dark purple; used for cuff and heel.   285.8 meters for Stash Dash     Zebra Stripes Socks     Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   273.6 meters for Stash Dash     Children of Time Spinning   Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway   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.    Ravelry Project Page   1 ply of Wool of the Andes in 2 colors of blue + 2 plies of Into the Whirled    Skein 1= 94g. 116.91 yards or 106.9 meters   Skein 2= 82g  120.3 yards, 110 meters   Total meters of yarn 216.9    For Stash Dash= 4 x 216.9 = 867.6 meters     Purple Spring Spin   Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.   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.    Ravelry Project Page   2 skeins of finished yarn with Fluffypuf &amp; Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiber Works    Skein 1- 66g. 80.97 yards or 74.04 meters   Skein 2= 66g. 79.44 yards or 72.64 meters   Total Meters= 146.68    I still had singles left of the Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks fiber, so I plied that with some mystery purple singles.    Skein 3: 28g. 54.44 yards or 49.78 meters   Meters for Stash Dash- 49.78 x 4= 199.12    Total Meters for Stash Dash for all 3 skeins = 795.84     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.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; YouTube Tutorial   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300    Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374.    Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.   As of 7/25/23- 51' wide by 58" long. (13 x 17 hexis)     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 Ravelry )   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: on the foot of the first sock.     3 Christmas Stockings     Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf   Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White   Hook: G (4.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: I have 3 of the 4 front/back panels I need for the frist 2 done. The forth is onto the leg. I am going to crochet up 2 more and then iron them, and start seaming them.     Rainbow Crochet Crop   Pattern: 100% improvised.   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up. Colors: Ecru, Red, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and Raspberry   Hook: E (3.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Wide, oversized crochet top that I completely improvised on the go. Thought I'd do all granny squares but didn't think I'd have enough yarn.   Originally finished in June 2022, but it was too short and I only wore it once.   Had hdc rows in rainbow colors at the bottom. Ripped all of that back and instead of doing 1 round of each color, I did 2. Extending beyond blue to include purple and pink.     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 Ravelry )   Ravelry Project Page   Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80's child loved this one.     From the Armchair   The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.    Recommended by Dan's cousin Melissa    Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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   Mom sent 2 socks to be repaired. Her Knit Picks Felici Zen Socks had a hole in the foot. It was easy to repair with a bit of yarn. I washed them and they're ready to give back. I only finished these in May 2022, right before Mother's Day so these haven't held up very well. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.   I also did a blanket repair on a knitted blanket a friend's mother asked me to fix. I was assuming it was crochet, so the fact that it was knitted was a surprise. The section that was torn was part of a very long strip of knitting that was knit on the bias, so it was a little tricky but it was in garter stitch and I did a good job of pulling the stitches back up. Its not 100% invisible, but I'm happy with it. I have it washed and ready to return.     Crafty Adventures   Resin adventures with Gayle &amp; Meagan for their Bucket List with a Twist. They made us aprons to wear while working that Bucket List with a Twist!   KAL News   Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023   Sign up using this Google Form.   To confirm you're signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.   Click here for the full list of Sponsors with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media.   Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread.   Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize.   End of the event winners will be announced in Episode 260     Events     Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the Knit Girllls Video Podcast starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the knit girllls discord    My total as of this episode: 8,140 meters   You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.    Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the Treehouse Fiber Arts website    Runs May 29- September 4, 2023   #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash    Crafty Bingo- Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast    May 26-September 4, 2023   Grab the Bingo card over on their Instagram feed    The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group &amp; in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel.   Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group    5/26- 8/31/2023    Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)     Life in Focus   After 3+ years I got Covid.   Mom's July MRI &amp; CT Scans show that the cancer has not grown/changed! Great news!     Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answers to these questions:   AnnahB wants to know how many UFOs I have. (12 somewhat active + hibernations)   MaysMomNH- How your Mom is doing.   Elisa.Knits- How you pick yarn for sweaters and cardis please.   Nali_Knits- what motivates you to keep knitting/podcasting after so many years?   KGZKnits- Can we watch instead?   Red-Christina- trying to knit men's cardigan for my grandpa- any suggestions?    Classic Cardigan by Tin Can Knits. $8 knitting pattern on Ravelry or Tin Can Knits website.   Slade by Michelle Wang (for Brooklyn Tweed). $10 pattern available on Ravelry; $9 on Brooklyn Tweed Website.   Reading Cardigan by Jared Flood. $16 knitting pattern available on Ravelry &amp; for $15 on Brooklyn Tweed website)    DogMomKnits- Fall Knitting Plans- Pigskin Party (if there will be one) info?    There will be a Pigskin Party. I'll be planning it very soon!      On a Happy Note   After a day of resin crafts and pool time, Mom, Dad, Gayle, Meagan, Liz and I headed out for ice cream and then back for 2 round Tock match (Meagan &amp; I won one, Gayle &amp; Liz won one).   I went to Minute Clinic to confirm I had Covid, but mostly to see if I also had strep throat, and was treated by my childhood bestie, Maribeth!   Grateful for my own craft room with a comfy chair in a cool part of the house. Perfect for isolating and making sure Dan didn't get sick. I did go outside a bit on the weekend days. Dan brought up my wheel. I still spent a lot of time lying down between projects but it was nice to get out. I missed our nephew's 16th birthday pool party, though, so that was a bummer.   Jeff was able to get an extra ticket for me to join he and Riley to see Lainey Wilson at the Mohegan Sun casino on Friday night! We had dinner, loved the show, got a cool Watermelon Moonshine Stanley Tumbler, and then I slept over at their house. Hung out with Riley &amp; Millie in the morning, singing Hamilton as Riley made us homemade waffles.     Quote of the Week   The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. –OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, SR ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   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Episode 259: Covid Frenzy

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 258 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   In my Travels   KAL News   Events   Life in Focus   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks     Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   253.8 meters for Stash Dash   Hattie’s Water Bottle Holder     Pattern: Freedom Water Bottle Holder by Wendy Serrao (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry &amp; on Wendy’s website)   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up   Hook: G (4.25 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the project: Hattie (age 5) saw a water bottle holder at the local refill store and asked for one. Her Mom, Megg texted asking if I could please make one for Hattie. The pattern is designed for an adult/larger sized water bottle so I knew I wanted to make mine smaller than called for in the pattern. I started in blue and increased up to about 38 sts around. Instead of double crochets, I worked half double crochets instead. 6 rows hdc, followed by 3 rows of (ch1, dc around) in purple. Then I repeated that in pink.   I had planned to do the strap half pink and half purple, but when I had Hattie try it on, it was too long (even though I had been accounting for a serious amount of stretch). She said it needed attention regardless because there wasn’t any blue in the strap. Noted. Thankfully, I’d anticipated my picky client and brought all three colors with me to the pool. I ripped back, adjusted the length, added some blue to the second half of the strap and voila!   80.2 meters for Stash Dash   Seeing Spirals Washcloth     Pattern: Seeing Spirals Washcloth by Lindsey Dale (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry or on Lindsey’s website)   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up   Hook: G (4.25 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   14 meters for Stash Dash   Musselburgh Hat     Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on Ysolda’s website)   Yarn: YarnBaker Fingering in the Blazer Colorway &amp; On The Round Nimble Sock (unsure of colorway)   Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning &amp; end of project &amp; US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat   Ravelry Project Page   Size: Adult Medium   About the project: Half light blue, half darker denim blue, about 8.5 inches tall. You can still fold up the brim if you really want to.   384.7 meters for Stash Dash   Chevron Scrap Blanket     Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry &amp; the Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.    This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.    Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac   Hook: J (6.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page)   For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on https://youtu.be/mQPVlaRE4Gw   Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.   I used mattress stitch to seam  all 6 strips together. I used white to do a dc border round, then a hdc round. From there I did a crochet pom pom border using 2 puff stitches that you fold over to make bobbles. I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket last summer (Ravelry project page here). I learned about this edge technique on this website.   3,024 meters for Stash Dash   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket     Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; https://youtu.be/X4hgFCAKHkg?list=PLsrz34yAA5TqZ9zDYjyLp4A1tx_2x0Ub6   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I’ve been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300    Twin sized blanket is 60×80 inches. 17×22 hexis- 374.    Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.   Progress: I started seaming!   3 Christmas Stockings     Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf   Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White   Hook: G (4.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: I have 3 of the 4 front/back panels I need for the frist 2 done. The forth is onto the leg. I am going to crochet up 2 more and then iron them, and start seaming them.   LFA Helical Socks     Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway + 50g skein in a mystery colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the colorways: both have a pink base. The mystery skein leans more to blues and purples. Portal has some brighter sky blues and bits of green and maroon. Together they just look like one beautiful colorway.    Progress: a few inches from the heel on the first sock   Zebra Stripes Socks     Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the colorway- approximately 3 round stripes of black and cream   Progress: Finished first sock. Turned the heel on the second sock.   Woolens and Nosh Socks     Yarn: Woolens &amp; Nosh Targee Socks- 2022 Advent Calendar   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   1 stripe a day. So manageable– then I got to Vegas and realized I was using US 2 instead of US 1.5. Thought the gauge looked strange. Ripped back to cuff. I got off track after that.   20g mini in dark purple; used for cuff and will use for the heel.   Progress: I finished the first sock (did not use the mini for the toe). Cast on the second sock, using the mini for the cuff.   From the Armchair   Watching: Shrinking (on Apple TV+)I finished reading:   Beach Read by Emily Henry. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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.   In My Travels   While in Phoenix with Mom, she, Merry &amp; I took a day trip tour to Sedona through Detours. Nicki was our guide. First stop: Montezuma Castle. where the Sinagua people built dwellings into the side of the rock face. It was a 20 room, multi-story structure access via sets of wooden ladders.   Bell Rock trailhead/ vista.    Chapel of the Holy Cross – beautiful setting with nearly 360 views of the red rocks all around, beautiful face of windows on one end with a large statue of Jesus over the altar.   Uptown Sedona. Lunch. Coffee. Shopping. Ice cream!   KAL News Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023     Sign up using this Google Form.   To confirm you’re signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.   Splash Pad '23 Sponsors  with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media.   Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread.   Tune in to hear if you are one of our Participation Winners   Events   Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the Knit Girllls Video Podcast starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the knit girllls discord    My total as of this episode: 5,630 meters   You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.    Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the Treehouse Fiber Arts website    Runs May 29- September 4, 2023   #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash    Crafty Bingo- Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast    May 26-September 4, 2023   Grab the Bingo card over on their Instagram feed    The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group &amp; in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel.   Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group    5/26- 8/31/2023    Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Life in Focus   I shared in the last episode that my mother-in-law, Marilyn, passed away shortly before I left for Phoenix. When I returned home, we finished the of the plans and held her funeral mass that Thursday morning. Dan’s younger sister Kathy (and her husband Tony) came in from Florida and stayed with us as did my friend Laura (from NYC). We all met up for dinner on Wednesday night with Dan &amp; Matt’s aunt who came in from Maine and 2 of her daughters and their families.   The services and lunch afterwards were beautiful. Readings and music were all specially chosen and read/performed by people she loved. Its was a beautiful send off. We had a small gathering after at my friend Megg’s house. She, Laura and I walked down to the beach just before sunset.   On a Happy Note   While Laura was in town we went for a late lunch with Kris and Megg at the Salt Society and then Laura, Kris and I got ice cream at Hornstra and Laura and I went on to see No Hard Feelings at the movies.   Saturday July 8th we had a big pool party for our friend Trish’s birthday. Fun day with all the kiddos before they head off to their various camps.   On Sunday, Dan’s friends came for a visit and brought us a delicious homemade strawberry rhubarb pie.   Monday night we did a double date night with Megg and Tom to The Snug, an Irish pub, for live music to catch up before they head to Ireland for summer visits.   Thursday I celebrated 20 years at Mass General with the annual Ether Day Dinner (normally held in October but ours was postponed) where they celebrate staff with milestones in 5 year increments from 20-60 years of service. Cocktail hour with live music followed by a delicious dinner for over 600 people! It was made especially fun because my dear friend Waveney and her husband Atticus were there- and Dan ran into a friend from work whose wife was also celebrating 20 years.    On October 16, 1846, the first successful public demonstration of the use of ether for surgical anesthesia was performed, making pain-free surgery possible.    Friday pool night. Meagan and Gayle, up from NH, brought resin/acrylic crafts and the fam decorated cutting boards and trays. I missed it but Dan and the others who learned are going to teach me.   Quote of the Week We can take a wonderful vacation in spirit, even though we are obliged to stay at home, if we will only drop our burdens from our minds for a while. –Laura Ingalls Wilder Thank you for tuning in!Contact Information:     Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Instagram: BostonJen1   YouTube: Down Cellar Studio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio   Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel   Knit Picks Affiliate Link   Bookshop Affiliate Link   Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Episode 258: Finally Home & Fun Finishes

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 257 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 In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week  Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Bella Fio, Woolen Women Thanks to Mom for joining me for part of this episode! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cushion Bags  Pattern: none Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up &amp; Other Dish Cloth Cotton Hook: F (3.75 mm) I made 2 cushion covers for Mom because the bags for her inflatable seat cushions were too small to easily fit back into.  Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 1: green and aqua  Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 2 : black and aqua 155 meters for Stash Dash (in the 2 projects)  2021 Scrappy Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps Ravelry Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022) In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty &amp; Cate’s Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial  by clicking here. 228 meters for Stash Dash  In a Fog Mittens  Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry &amp; the designer’s website) Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) &amp; US 6 (4.0mm) Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray) Size: Medium (3 sizes available) Ravelry Project Page 161 meters for Stash Dash  Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page These count for the #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal Will weigh these socks when I get home from Phoenix  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Almost to the heel of sock #2  Zebra Stripes Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway: Progress: Finished most of the first sock  Chevron Scrap Blanket  Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry &amp; the Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.  This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac Hook: J (6.0 mm)  Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page) For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on YouTube. Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white. Progress: 5 strips finished. 1 more started. Once finished, I need to seam them together &amp; debating a border.  From the Armchair  Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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 Cozy Classic Raglan  Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK in color 547 Sunny Knitting Size Medium.  Finished in May 2020 I never loved the way it fits me. Riley recently wore it during sleepover, so I let her take it home. She sent me a fit check wearing it with white jean cut offs, a slick hairdo and some poppin lips! Looking gorgeous. Makes me even happier than the meters that helped me kick Jasmin’s butt in 2020!  In My Travels  Mom and I are recording from Phoenix, Arizona at the List Perfectly Camp Listing Party Event. Mom &amp; I gave a presentation on the Fearless Living Fund where we’ve already raised over $1600!  You can donate to the Fearless Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada on Venmo.  KAL News Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023  Sign up using this Google Form. To confirm you’re signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.  Click here for the full list of Sponsors with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media. Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread.  Events  Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the Knit Girllls Video Podcast starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the knit girllls discord  My total as of this episode: 1,619 meters (plus socks I haven’t been able to weigh) You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.   Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the Treehouse Fiber Arts website  Runs May 29- September 4, 2023 #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash   Crafty Bingo- Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast  May 26-September 4, 2023 Grab the Bingo card over on their Instagram feed   The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group &amp; in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel. Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group  5/26- 8/31/2023   Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)  Life in Focus  It’s been a tough couple weeks with Mom having a bad reaction to her normal infusion, then Dan’s mother, Marilyn passed away on June 25th.  On a Happy Note  Our nephew Oisin turned 15 and we enjoyed his taco truck birthday party. That same weekend, we had 3 kiddos in a dance recital, and our niece Aila was in Beauty &amp; the Beast as Maurice that night. Mom, Riley, Millie and I grabbed dinner (and for the adults a cold beer) in between! We enjoyed Father’s Day with my dad and gave him custom corn hole boards and bags! Mom, Riley and I got VIP tickets to Kane Brown at Fenway Park. We wore matching tees Mom bought for us. Not one but 2 bucks in our driveway at the same time. Stayed long enough for me to bring Dan back. Fireflies are out! I got to show our friend Liz when she came for dinner. I got to go into the ORs for the first time, after working at MGH for nearly 21 years.  Quote of the Week One’s life begins on so many occasions, constructing itself out of accident derived from coincidence compounded by character.–DONALD HALL  —— Thank you for tuning in!  Contact Information:  Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 257 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: <ul> <li>Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</li> <li>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</li> <li>From the Armchair</li> <li>Some Years Later</li> <li>In my Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul> Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/sunsoaked_yarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarn</a>s, <a href="https://www.bellafio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bella Fio</a>, <a href="https://woolenwomenfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolen Women</a> Thanks to Mom for joining me for part of this episode! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cushion Bags <ul> <li>Pattern: none</li> <li>Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up &amp; Other Dish Cloth Cotton</li> <li>Hook: F (3.75 mm)</li> <li>I made 2 cushion covers for Mom because the bags for her inflatable seat cushions were too small to easily fit back into.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/moms-seat-cushion-cover-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 1</a>: green and aqua</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/moms-seat-cushion-cover-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry Project Page- Cushion 2 </a>: black and aqua</li> <li>155 meters for Stash Dash (in the 2 projects)</li> </ul> 2021 Scrappy Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>)</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li>Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-138" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022)</li> <li>In this project, I used Helical knitting using <a href="https://youtu.be/unViU927DOw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video Tutorial</a> from Knitty Natty &amp; Cate’s Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial  <a href="https://youtu.be/bsLUpFAxudI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</li> <li>228 meters for Stash Dash</li> </ul> In a Fog Mittens <ul> <li>Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-a-fog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; the <a href="https://kniterations.wordpress.com/patterns/in-a-fog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">designer’s website</a>)</li> <li>Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) &amp; US 6 (4.0mm)</li> <li>Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray)</li> <li>Size: Medium (3 sizes available)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/in-a-fog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>161 meters for Stash Dash</li> </ul> Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>These count for the #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal</li> <li>Will weigh these socks when I get home from Phoenix</li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>Progress: Almost to the heel of sock #2</li> </ul> Zebra Stripes Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> <li>About the colorway:</li> <li>Progress: Finished most of the first sock</li> </ul> Chevron Scrap Blanket <ul> <li>Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; the <a href="https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2020/01/crochetscrapblanket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.</a> <ul> <li>This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac</li> <li>Hook: J (6.0 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry Project Page</a> (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page)</li> <li>For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-c2c-corner-start-tutorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Download</a> from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on <a href="https://youtu.be/mQPVlaRE4Gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.</a></li> <li>Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.</li> <li>Progress: 5 strips finished. 1 more started. Once finished, I need to seam them together &amp; debating a border.</li> </ul> From the Armchair <ul> <li>Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780063251922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3CSgx24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a></li> <li>The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781982199456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/4350318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a></li> </ul> Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cozy-classic-raglan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cozy Classic Raglan</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs</li> <li>Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body</li> <li>Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK in color 547 Sunny</li> <li>Knitting Size Medium. </li> <li>Finished in May 2020</li> <li>I never loved the way it fits me. Riley recently wore it during sleepover, so I let her take it home. She sent me a fit check wearing it with white jean cut offs, a slick hairdo and some poppin lips! Looking gorgeous. Makes me even happier than the meters that helped me kick Jasmin’s butt in 2020!</li> </ul> In My Travels <ul> <li>Mom and I are recording from Phoenix, Arizona at the <a href="https://listperfectly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List Perfectly</a> <a href="https://listperfectly.com/blog/news/camp-listing-party-2023-list-perfectlys-first-reseller-event/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Listing Party Event</a>.</li> <li>Mom &amp; I gave a presentation on the Fearless Living Fund where we’ve already raised over $1600! </li> <li>You can donate to the Fearless Living Fund to benefit the <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwiV2-f1zen_AhV2LNQBHUrUC4IYABAAGgJvYQ&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESbOD2isrCkEeNR9LPax8frzfI5aSIpm0O8xc2m6Qf84OOwCjLO20kZ7zTkyozXklhEIV0unIcSAxEzP3Kb8FLqCMzDzZ2Jmp_tDHYjljW3-yZ5oMIUb4ZnBCUBWwPDzxQ1BohD87IT_VoJJTfzw&amp;sig=AOD64_2ulnLwDFXoKwRlLMGSg4yNYCs0bA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjozd71zen_AhV9lGoFHZE3DWgQ0Qx6BAgIEAE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Center of Nevada</a> on <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/FearlessLivingFund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Venmo</a>.</li> </ul> KAL News <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/splashpad23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Pad Party 23</a>: May 26-July 31, 2023 <ul> <li>Sign up using this <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2cwh59p4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a>.</li> <li>To confirm you’re signed up, check the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdcvyxyj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6mhjDFx1ah1dnEKItePQtiQM7hhf6kJp8l_5O91qUU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here for the full list of Sponsors</a> with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media.</li> <li>Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e89BHoXhpSAefYH3vN_u1zVCVyxZjCYaZHwl6wPbapk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Doc</a> or <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4253817/1-25#14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Thread.</li> </ul> Events <ul> <li>Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the <a href="https://theknitgirllls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Girllls Video Podcast</a> starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the <a href="https://discord.gg/RpRRzfsbhM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">knit girllls discord</a> <ul> <li>My total as of this episode: 1,619 meters (plus socks I haven’t been able to weigh)</li> <li>You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11ToUHOpddfaYl3MgYWjyCJItKE-gpCiYzNve51U8SZI/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Sheet</a>.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the <a href="https://thknits.com/legacyfiberartzknityourstashmal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treehouse Fiber Arts website</a> <ul> <li>Runs May 29- September 4, 2023</li> <li>#legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash</li> </ul> </li> <li>Crafty Bingo- <a href="https://craftcookreadrepeat.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Cook Read Repeat</a> Podcast <ul> <li>May 26-September 4, 2023</li> <li>Grab the Bingo card over on their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17966526476403474/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram feed</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/grocery-girls-podcast/4260403/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group &amp; in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/xoYrUbBqZ2o?feature=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 183</a> on their YouTube Channel.</li> <li>Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/crazy-sock-lady-podcast/4259238/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group <ul> <li>5/26- 8/31/2023</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds</li> <li><a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds</li> <li>Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206)</li> </ul> Life in Focus <ul> <li>It’s been a tough couple weeks with Mom having a bad reaction to her normal infusion, then Dan’s mother, Marilyn passed away on June 25th.</li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li>Our nephew Oisin turned 15 and we enjoyed his taco truck birthday party.</li> <li>That same weekend, we had 3 kiddos in a dance recital, and our niece Aila was in Beauty &amp; the Beast as Maurice that night. Mom, Riley, Millie and I grabbed dinner (and for the adults a cold beer) in between!</li> <li>We enjoyed Father’s Day with my dad and gave him custom corn hole boards and bags!</li> <li>Mom, Riley and I got VIP tickets to Kane Brown at Fenway Park. We wore matching tees Mom bought for us.</li> <li>Not one but 2 bucks in our driveway at the same time. Stayed long enough for me to bring Dan back.</li> <li>Fireflies are out! I got to show our friend Liz when she came for dinner.</li> <li>I got to go into the ORs for the first time, after working at MGH for nearly 21 years.</li> </ul> Quote of the Week One’s life begins on so many occasions, constructing itself out of accident derived from coincidence compounded by character.–DONALD HALL —— Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 257: Fiber in Phoenix

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 256 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Quote of the Week Stay tuned for a special interview at the end of the episode  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ninja Turtle Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.  Solstice Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I finished the first sock in Nashville &amp; cast on the cuff of the second  Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I purchased this as a Micro Sock set; 50g of main color + a 20g mini. I also had another LFA mini that I liked with it, so I have green and purple to choose from. Progress: I finished the first sock at Lucky Bastard Bar in Nashville and kitchenered the toe listening to live music. I cast on the second sock.  In a Fog Mittens  Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry &amp; the designer’s website) Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) &amp; US 6 (4.0mm) Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray) Size: Medium (3 sizes available) Progress: finished 1st mitten  Crafty Adventures Emelyn came over after work to do a crafty project together. They decided they wanted to make a snail backpack for which we could find no ready-made tutorials online. We found instructions for round bag that we’ll modify. We went to JoAnn to purchase supplies, grabbed dinner and headed home. Eme cut the two circles (using a large bowl as a guide) and sewed swirl pattern on each piece before we ran out of time. I’m looking forward to picking it back up soon. Knitting in Passing My mom’s childhood friend Rosie came to Nashville with us. She was asking about my circular knitting on magic loop and we got talking about how her mother knit and taught her to knit as a kid. Her mother would make sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens. In My Travels My brother Jeff, my parents and I went to Nashville for CMA Fest 2023. Tune in to hear all about our trip and the incredible musicians &amp; bands we saw. KAL News Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023  Sign up using this Google Form. To confirm you’re signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.  Click here for the full list of Sponsors with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media. Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread.  Events  Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the Knit Girllls Video Podcast starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the knit girllls discord  My total as of this episode: 1,075 meters in 4 pairs of socks You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.   Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the Treehouse Fiber Arts website  Runs May 29- September 4, 2023 #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash   Crafty Bingo- Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast  May 26-September 4, 2023 Grab the Bingo card over on their Instagram feed   The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group &amp; in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel. Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group  5/26- 8/31/2023   Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)  Quote of the Week “Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question.”– Julian Barnes This episode we had a special conversation originally recorded by my friend Beverly Baptiste who co-hosts the weekly sewing podcast-  Punk Frockers with her friend Jenny Hassler for their series on sewing adjacent hobbies. My friends Nicki, Karen, Ryan and Maggie and I share about the kinds of fiber crafts we enjoy, other creative outlets, whether creative people attract creative partners and whether our partners know how much we spend on craft supplies.  You can find the Punk Frockers podcast on their website. You can also find this conversation on Episode 118 Knitting #PFSewingAdjacent.  ——Thank you for tuning in!  Contact Information:  Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 256 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: <ul> <li>Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</li> <li>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>Knitting in Passing</li> <li>In my Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> <li>Stay tuned for a special interview at the end of the episode</li> </ul> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.</li> </ul> Solstice Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Summer Rainbow Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>Progress: I finished the first sock in Nashville &amp; cast on the cuff of the second</li> </ul> Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>I purchased this as a Micro Sock set; 50g of main color + a 20g mini. I also had another LFA mini that I liked with it, so I have green and purple to choose from.</li> <li>Progress: I finished the first sock at Lucky Bastard Bar in Nashville and kitchenered the toe listening to live music. I cast on the second sock.</li> </ul> In a Fog Mittens <ul> <li>Pattern: In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony ($5.50 US knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-a-fog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; the <a href="https://kniterations.wordpress.com/patterns/in-a-fog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">designer’s website</a>)</li> <li>Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) &amp; US 6 (4.0mm)</li> <li>Yarn: MC: Spun Right Round (multi color) CC: Fibre Seed Costa Laurel worsted yarn in Colorway CL014 (gray)</li> <li>Size: Medium (3 sizes available)</li> <li>Progress: finished 1st mitten</li> </ul> Crafty Adventures Emelyn came over after work to do a crafty project together. They decided they wanted to make a snail backpack for which we could find no ready-made tutorials online. We found instructions for round bag that we’ll modify. We went to JoAnn to purchase supplies, grabbed dinner and headed home. Eme cut the two circles (using a large bowl as a guide) and sewed swirl pattern on each piece before we ran out of time. I’m looking forward to picking it back up soon. Knitting in Passing My mom’s childhood friend Rosie came to Nashville with us. She was asking about my circular knitting on magic loop and we got talking about how her mother knit and taught her to knit as a kid. Her mother would make sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens. In My Travels My brother Jeff, my parents and I went to Nashville for CMA Fest 2023. Tune in to hear all about our trip and the incredible musicians &amp; bands we saw. KAL News <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/splashpad23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Pad Party 23</a>: May 26-July 31, 2023 <ul> <li>Sign up using this <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2cwh59p4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a>.</li> <li>To confirm you’re signed up, check the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdcvyxyj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6mhjDFx1ah1dnEKItePQtiQM7hhf6kJp8l_5O91qUU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here for the full list of Sponsors</a> with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media.</li> <li>Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e89BHoXhpSAefYH3vN_u1zVCVyxZjCYaZHwl6wPbapk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Doc</a> or <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4253817/1-25#14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Thread.</li> </ul> Events <ul> <li>Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the <a href="https://theknitgirllls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Girllls Video Podcast</a> starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the <a href="https://discord.gg/RpRRzfsbhM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">knit girllls discord</a> <ul> <li>My total as of this episode: 1,075 meters in 4 pairs of socks</li> <li>You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11ToUHOpddfaYl3MgYWjyCJItKE-gpCiYzNve51U8SZI/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Sheet</a>.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the <a href="https://thknits.com/legacyfiberartzknityourstashmal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treehouse Fiber Arts website</a> <ul> <li>Runs May 29- September 4, 2023</li> <li>#legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash</li> </ul> </li> <li>Crafty Bingo- <a href="https://craftcookreadrepeat.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Cook Read Repeat</a> Podcast <ul> <li>May 26-September 4, 2023</li> <li>Grab the Bingo card over on their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17966526476403474/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram feed</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/grocery-girls-podcast/4260403/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group &amp; in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/xoYrUbBqZ2o?feature=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 183</a> on their YouTube Channel.</li> <li>Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/crazy-sock-lady-podcast/4259238/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group <ul> <li>5/26- 8/31/2023</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds</li> <li><a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds</li> <li>Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206)</li> </ul> Quote of the Week “Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question.”– Julian Barnes This episode we had a special conversation originally recorded by my friend Beverly Baptiste who co-hosts the weekly sewing podcast-  Punk Frockers with her friend Jenny Hassler for their series on sewing adjacent hobbies. My friends Nicki, Karen, Ryan and Maggie and I share about the kinds of fiber crafts we enjoy, other creative outlets, whether creative people attract creative partners and whether our partners know how much we spend on craft supplies.  You can find the Punk Frockers podcast on their <a href="https://punkfrockers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. You can also find this conversation on <a href="https://punkfrockers.com/118-knitting-pfsewingadjacent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 118 Knitting #PFSewingAdjacent.</a> ——Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 256: Nashville Notes

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 255 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website.   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   Contest, News &amp; Notes   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week     Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Carmen Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the yarn: Half of the skein is navy blue the other half is a neon rainbow. At my gauge it is microstriping!     Scrappy Helical Socks   Yarn: various fingering scraps   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Ravelry Project Page   I am using Cate's Clasp Weft Join when joining a new yarn. Using this method, I only have 4 ends to weave in even though I am changing yarns often.     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; YouTube Tutorial   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video.   Progress Update: 225 hexagons done on 5/22/23 (74 unwashed + 151 washed)- goal is 374     Chevron Scrap Blanket   Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria's Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry &amp; the Maria's Blue Crayon Website.    This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.    Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac   Hook: J (6.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page)   For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on YouTube.   Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.   Progress: 3 strips finished. 1 more started.     Summer Scrappy Helical Socks #2   Yarn: various fingering scraps   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Ravelry Project Page   I am using Cate's Clasp Weft Join when joining a new yarn. Using this method, I only have 4 ends to weave in even though I am changing yarns often.   Progress: Sock 1 is close to the heel. Sock 2 has a cuff.     Ninja Turtle Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.   Progress: almost to the toe on the second sock     Summer Rainbow Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: 1st cuff down + a few inches into the leg     Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   I purchased this as a Micro Sock set; 50g of main color + a 20g mini. I also had another LFA mini that I liked with it, so I have green and purple to choose from.   Progress: ready to start heel on first sock     Purple Spring Spin   Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.   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.    Ravelry Project Page   About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink   I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks at CT Sheep &amp; Wool.   I will plan to do a 3 ply   Update this episode: I broke my new driveband! Will replace w/ kitchen cotton yarn for now     Brainstorming   With the announcement of the Legacy Fiber Artz MAL, I decided to wind up all of my LFA minis on the sparkle base to knit some scrappy, helical, clasp-weft sparkle socks!     From the Armchair     The Cartographers by Peng Shepard. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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.   In My Travels   Friday night we had dinner at Water Street in Wiscasset, Maine   Maine Botanical Gardens.    The girls and I especially loved the 5 giant troll sculptures   We loved the flowers and other exhibits too. One especially neat thing was The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses which made me think of Gretchin Rubin &amp; her new Life in Five Senses book which I reviewed in Episode 254    Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.       KAL News   Splash Pad Party 23: May 26-July 31, 2023   Sign up using this Google Form.   To confirm you're signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.   Click here for the full list of Sponsors with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media.   Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- Google Doc or Ravelry Thread.     Events   Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the Knit Girllls Video Podcast starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the knit girllls discord    Jasmin (aka cuteknitter) &amp; I will be doing our annual, mostly-friendly challenge.   2 pairs of socks so far= 548 meters   You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.    Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the Treehouse Fiber Arts website    Runs May 29- September 4, 2023   #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash    Crafty Bingo- Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast    May 26-September 4, 2023   Grab the Bingo card over on their Instagram feed    The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their Ravelry Group &amp; in Episode 183 on their YouTube Channel.   Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady Ravelry Group    5/26- 8/31/2023    Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds   Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)     Contest, News &amp; Notes   Check out my latest shawl design- Mas Vida! Find all of the details on my website. Mas Vida is available on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts for $7. Use code mas for 30% off on Ravelry through 6/2.   On a Happy Note   Mother's Day celebrations seeing Millie in Matilda followed by dinner at a local brewery   Flowers from Chris &amp; Margarita   Vikki &amp; Katy visited from Las Vegas. I picked them up at the airport and then we met Mom, Dad, Trish and Liz for dinner.   Dan &amp; I celebrated our 19th Anniversary at a local brewery after work.   Thank you Steph for the beautiful AdoreKnit Splash Pad '23 Exclusive Bag &amp; Stitch Markers   Getting video messages from Riley about her crochet project! Riley joined one of our Patrons-only Zooms during the Splash Pad Party and that was a lot of fun!   Memorial Day weekend visits to my parents'.  Mom shared a cool tip on how to clean jewelry which I'll share on Instagram. Sunday after the pool, the 4 of us headed to Matt &amp; Kris' to celebrate Matt's birthday and Carly's birthday. I gifted her the Carmen socks I'd just finished! She's a skiier so I'm hoping she enjoys them.   On Monday, a bunch of my cousins and their kids came! We got a fun photo of 9 kiddos together on my parents' swing! The kids swam and ate ice cream. I played bocce with Garret.     Quote of the Week   In the beginning I was so young and such a stranger to myself I hardly existed. I had to go out into the world and see it and hear it and react to it, before I knew at all who I was, what I was, what I wanted to be.   –Mary Oliver   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Instagram: BostonJen1   YouTube: Down Cellar Studio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio   Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel   Knit Picks Affiliate Link   Bookshop Affiliate Link   Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 255 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/255" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my website.</a>   This week's segments included:   <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> Brainstorming </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Contest, News &amp; Notes </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul>   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Carmen Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> About the yarn: Half of the skein is navy blue the other half is a neon rainbow. At my gauge it is microstriping! </li> </ul>   Scrappy Helical Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: various fingering scraps </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I am using <a href="https://youtu.be/bsLUpFAxudI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cate's Clasp Weft Join</a> when joining a new yarn. Using this method, I only have 4 ends to weave in even though I am changing yarns often. </li> </ul>   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Do and Crew Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtu.be/X4hgFCAKHkg?list=PLsrz34yAA5TqZ9zDYjyLp4A1tx_2x0Ub6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Tutorial</a> </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mini-skein-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnJ1Dhsh6_W/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> post </li> <li> 4 rounds per hexagon. </li> <li> Learned double magic circle from this <a href="https://youtu.be/bvQsM7VzRMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>. </li> <li> Progress Update: 225 hexagons done on 5/22/23 (74 unwashed + 151 washed)- goal is 374 </li> </ul>   Chevron Scrap Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria's Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; the <a href="https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2020/01/crochetscrapblanket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria's Blue Crayon Website.</a> </li> <ul> <li> This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique. </li> </ul> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac </li> <li> Hook: J (6.0 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page) </li> <li> For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-c2c-corner-start-tutorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Download</a> from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on <a href="https://youtu.be/mQPVlaRE4Gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.</a> </li> <li> Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white. </li> <li> Progress: 3 strips finished. 1 more started. </li> </ul>   Summer Scrappy Helical Socks #2 <ul> <li> Yarn: various fingering scraps </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I am using <a href="https://youtu.be/bsLUpFAxudI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cate's Clasp Weft Join</a> when joining a new yarn. Using this method, I only have 4 ends to weave in even though I am changing yarns often. </li> <li> Progress: Sock 1 is close to the heel. Sock 2 has a cuff. </li> </ul>   Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022. </li> <li> Progress: almost to the toe on the second sock </li> </ul>   Summer Rainbow Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn:  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base in the Summer Rainbow Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> Progress: 1st cuff down + a few inches into the leg </li> </ul>   Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn:  Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Curiouser &amp; Curiouser Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> I purchased this as a Micro Sock set; 50g of main color + a 20g mini. I also had another LFA mini that I liked with it, so I have green and purple to choose from. </li> <li> Progress: ready to start heel on first sock </li> </ul>   Purple Spring Spin <ul> <li> Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk. </li> <li> Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S </li> <ul> <li> This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/purple-spring-spin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink </li> <li> I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks at CT Sheep &amp; Wool. </li> <li> I will plan to do a 3 ply </li> <li> Update this episode: I broke my new driveband! Will replace w/ kitchen cotton yarn for now </li> </ul>   Brainstorming <ul> <li> With the announcement of the <a href="https://thknits.com/legacyfiberartzknityourstashmal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legacy Fiber Artz MAL</a>, I decided to wind up all of my LFA minis on the sparkle base to knit some scrappy, helical, clasp-weft sparkle socks! </li> </ul>   From the Armchair   <ul> <li> The Cartographers by Peng Shepard. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780062910691" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/43xArdL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780593490693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/43zZnRN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul>   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 <ul> <li> Friday night we had dinner at <a href="https://waterstreetmaine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water Street</a> in Wiscasset, Maine </li> <li> <a href="https://www.mainegardens.org/visit/plan-your-visit/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U1-20D8iBP5tDBT-wR2Bdx5SnLslB8Zn8tMjjrpYW71eZirNVIp3qRoCgQAQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Botanical Gardens</a>. </li> <ul> <li> The girls and I especially loved the <a href="https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/giant-trolls/meet-our-trolls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 giant troll sculptures</a> </li> <li> We loved the flowers and other exhibits too. One especially neat thing was The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses which made me think of Gretchin Rubin &amp; her new Life in Five Senses book which I reviewed in <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/254" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 254</a> </li> <ul> <li> Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780593442746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3WduNvb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul> </ul> </ul>   KAL News   <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/splashpad23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Pad Party 23</a>: May 26-July 31, 2023 <ul> <li> Sign up using this <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2cwh59p4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a>. </li> <li> To confirm you're signed up, check the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdcvyxyj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here</a>. </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6mhjDFx1ah1dnEKItePQtiQM7hhf6kJp8l_5O91qUU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for the full list of Sponsors</a> with all the links you need to their websites &amp; social media. </li> <li> Many of our Sponsors are offering coupon codes. Find them here- <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e89BHoXhpSAefYH3vN_u1zVCVyxZjCYaZHwl6wPbapk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Doc</a> or <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4253817/1-25#14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Thread. </li> </ul>   Events <ul> <li> Stash Dash, hosted by Leslie &amp; Laura of the <a href="https://theknitgirllls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Girllls Video Podcast</a> starts May 26th and runs through August 31, 2023. Check out details in the <a href="https://discord.gg/RpRRzfsbhM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">knit girllls discord</a> </li> <ul> <li> Jasmin (aka cuteknitter) &amp; I will be doing our annual, mostly-friendly challenge. </li> <li> 2 pairs of socks so far= 548 meters </li> <li> You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11ToUHOpddfaYl3MgYWjyCJItKE-gpCiYzNve51U8SZI/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Sheet</a>. </li> </ul> <li> Legacy Fiber Artz Knit Your Stash MAL- check out the details on the <a href="https://thknits.com/legacyfiberartzknityourstashmal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treehouse Fiber Arts website</a> </li> <ul> <li> Runs May 29- September 4, 2023 </li> <li> #legacyfiberartzknityourstashMal and #flashyourstash </li> </ul> <li> Crafty Bingo- <a href="https://craftcookreadrepeat.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Cook Read Repeat</a> Podcast </li> <ul> <li> May 26-September 4, 2023 </li> <li> Grab the Bingo card over on their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17966526476403474/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram feed</a> </li> </ul> <li> The Grocery Girls are hosting Hot Granny Square Summer MAL. Check out details in their <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/grocery-girls-podcast/4260403/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group &amp; in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/xoYrUbBqZ2o?feature=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 183</a> on their YouTube Channel. </li> <li> Summer Sock Camp hosted in the Crazy Sock Lady <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/crazy-sock-lady-podcast/4259238/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Group </li> <ul> <li> 5/26- 8/31/2023 </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds </li> <li> Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206) </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes   Check out my latest shawl design- Mas Vida! Find all of the <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/masvida/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">details on my website</a>. Mas Vida is available on Ravelry &amp; <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/mas-vida-shawl-knitting-pattern-by-jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveCrafts</a> for $7. Use code mas for 30% off on Ravelry through 6/2.   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Mother's Day celebrations seeing Millie in Matilda followed by dinner at a local brewery </li> <li> Flowers from Chris &amp; Margarita </li> <li> Vikki &amp; Katy visited from Las Vegas. I picked them up at the airport and then we met Mom, Dad, Trish and Liz for dinner. </li> <li> Dan &amp; I celebrated our 19th Anniversary at a local brewery after work. </li> <li> Thank you Steph for the beautiful AdoreKnit Splash Pad '23 <a href="https://adoreknit.com/products/2023-splash-pad-party-equator-or-day-to-day-project-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive Bag</a> &amp; <a href="https://adoreknit.com/products/2023-splash-pad-party-blue-basket-progress-and-stitch-markers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Markers</a> </li> <li> Getting video messages from Riley about her crochet project! Riley joined one of our Patrons-only Zooms during the Splash Pad Party and that was a lot of fun! </li> <li> Memorial Day weekend visits to my parents'.  Mom shared a cool tip on how to clean jewelry which I'll share on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Sunday after the pool, the 4 of us headed to Matt &amp; Kris' to celebrate Matt's birthday and Carly's birthday. I gifted her the Carmen socks I'd just finished! She's a skiier so I'm hoping she enjoys them. </li> <li> On Monday, a bunch of my cousins and their kids came! We got a fun photo of 9 kiddos together on my parents' swing! The kids swam and ate ice cream. I played bocce with Garret. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week   In the beginning I was so young and such a stranger to myself I hardly existed. 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Episode 255: Event-Full Summers

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 254 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.    This week's segments included:     Off the Needles   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   From the Armchair   Crafty Adventures   Some Years Later   In my Travels   KAL News   Events   Contest, News &amp; Notes   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week     Thanks to Riley, our special guest co-host this week!   Off the Needles   Winter Mint Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022)    You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video    Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue     Riley recently finished a knitted tote from the Rheinpack Tote pattern available on Ravelry.     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; YouTube Tutorial   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300    Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374.    Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.   Bought 2 grab bags of minis from Legacy Fiber Artz and some yarn from Knit Picks with a gift card I got for my birthday. Minis from CT Sheep &amp; Wool and Maryland S&amp;W   Thanks Nicole (ndoyle) for the care package for Riley that included a Crumbl cookie cutter and minis for Riley to make more hexis out of. You can check out our Crumbl taste test in this video.     Purple Spring Spin   Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.   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.    Ravelry Project Page   About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink   I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks at CT Sheep &amp; Wool. I split it in two. 2 oz already spun. I will plan to do a 3 ply     Shock Star Hat   Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway   Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) &amp; US 7 (4.5 mm)   Pattern: none   Ravelry Project Page   About the yarn: cream base with small bits of neons + black.   92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. Planning on a slouchy hat     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 Ravelry )   Ravelry 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.   Progress: Almost done with the first leg.     Scrappy Helical Socks   Yarn: various fingering scraps   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Ravelry Project Page   I tried to weave in ends as I went and I wasn't loving the look of it. My friend Nicki suggested Cate's Clasp Weft Join after starting new yarn. I thought of it but talked myself out of it, thinking it wouldn't work well. It totally does! Let me know if you'd like to see a tutorial on it.   Progress: just finished heel on second sock     Ninja Turtle Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.   About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green   Progress: Turned second heel     Riley is knitting on her Riley Rose Cowl (pattern by me, named for her) out of Goosey Fibers Yarn. You can get this pattern on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts. She is also practicing working flat in double crochet using Knit Picks Brava yarn.   From the Armchair     Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.     Riley is re-reading The Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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.   Crafty adventures   This weekend, I had my first go at needle felting. It was a lot of fun!     Some Years Later   Me Made May has me wearing my handknits and posting on Instagram.   Day 1: Yorkshire Meadow Shawl- details on my website.   Day 2: Grace &amp; Frankie Shawl-    Day 3: Tan House Brook Shawl   Day 4: World of Difference Shawl   Day 5: Boxing Day Bonus (me) + Jean Marie Shawl (Mom)   Day 6: Mas Vida Shawl (Coming soon)   Day 7: Deschain Tee by Leila Raven   Day 8: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter   Day 10: Riley Rose Shawl   Day 13: Amma Top  by Maria Valles (me) + Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs (Riley)     In My Travels   Riley &amp; I attended Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool. Check out our vlog video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.   Mom &amp; I spent Thursday through Monday in Maryland, attending Yarncentrick on Friday &amp; Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool on Saturday. Stay tuned for a 2 part vlog series on my YouTube Channel     KAL News     Splash Pad Party Registration opened May 1st. Sign up using this Google Form.   To confirm you're signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.   The 8th Annual Splash Pad Party opens on Friday May 26th and runs through July 31st.   Virtual Events to open the Splash Pad will be Friday 5/26 &amp; Saturday 5/27. Check out this link for details. All times are in Eastern Time.   Check out the Sponsor list here.       Events     Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds   Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds   Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)     Contest, News &amp; Notes   My new shawl pattern, the Mas Vida Shawl is coming soon!!     Mas Vida is a simple sideways shawl that is written for 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn but can be knit up in any yarn you choose. There isn’t a single purl in the project, and the eyelets are easy to work. Many of you will only need to reference the pattern occasionally once you understand the basic increases and increase repeats.   I designed this to take along on a European vacation. I wanted something with a bit of interest, but that wouldn’t be too large, wouldn’t require too much brain space and that wouldn’t work up too quickly (as smaller travel projects tend to do). -   Note - This pattern has already been Tech Edited &amp; Test Knit, so it should be smooth sailing!     On a Happy Note   I went to see Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan with Megg, Tom &amp; Matt.   Seeing my 11 year old niece perform in Matilda.   Zach’s 1st birthday dinner.   Riley got 2 awards in her last dance competition of the season!     Quote of the Week Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either...Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.   –DAG HAMMARSKJOLD   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 254 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/254" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>.    This week's segments included:   <ul> <li> Off the Needles </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Crafty Adventures </li> <li> Some Years Later </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Contest, News &amp; Notes </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul>   Thanks to Riley, our special guest co-host this week!   Off the Needles   Winter Mint Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022) </li> <ul> <li> You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my <a href="https://youtu.be/JVXPwHbyENk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video</a> </li> </ul> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue </li> </ul>   Riley recently finished a knitted tote from the Rheinpack Tote pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rheinpack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry.</a>     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Do and Crew Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtu.be/X4hgFCAKHkg?list=PLsrz34yAA5TqZ9zDYjyLp4A1tx_2x0Ub6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Tutorial</a> </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mini-skein-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnJ1Dhsh6_W/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> post </li> <li> 4 rounds per hexagon. </li> <li> 3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300 </li> <ul> <li> Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374. </li> </ul> <li> Learned double magic circle from this <a href="https://youtu.be/bvQsM7VzRMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. </li> <li> Bought 2 grab bags of minis from Legacy Fiber Artz and some yarn from Knit Picks with a gift card I got for my birthday. Minis from CT Sheep &amp; Wool and Maryland S&amp;W </li> <li> Thanks Nicole (ndoyle) for the care package for Riley that included a Crumbl cookie cutter and minis for Riley to make more hexis out of. You can check out our Crumbl taste test <a href="https://youtu.be/DxuXlgKM8Ek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in this video.</a> </li> </ul>   Purple Spring Spin <ul> <li> Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk. </li> <li> Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S </li> <ul> <li> This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/purple-spring-spin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink </li> <li> I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks at CT Sheep &amp; Wool. I split it in two. 2 oz already spun. I will plan to do a 3 ply </li> </ul>   Shock Star Hat <ul> <li> Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) &amp; US 7 (4.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: none </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/shock-star-hat-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the yarn: cream base with small bits of neons + black. </li> <li> 92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. Planning on a slouchy hat </li> </ul>   Silver Spoon Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Progress: Almost done with the first leg. </li> </ul>   Scrappy Helical Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: various fingering scraps </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I tried to weave in ends as I went and I wasn't loving the look of it. My friend Nicki suggested <a href="https://youtu.be/bsLUpFAxudI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cate's Clasp Weft Join</a> after starting new yarn. I thought of it but talked myself out of it, thinking it wouldn't work well. It totally does! Let me know if you'd like to see a tutorial on it. </li> <li> Progress: just finished heel on second sock </li> </ul>   Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022. </li> <li> About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green </li> <li> Progress: Turned second heel </li> </ul>   Riley is knitting on her Riley Rose Cowl (pattern by me, named for her) out of Goosey Fibers Yarn. You can get this pattern on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riley-rose-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/riley-rose-cowl-knitting-pattern-by-jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveCrafts</a>. She is also practicing working flat in double crochet using Knit Picks Brava yarn.   From the Armchair   <ul> <li> Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780593442746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3WduNvb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780063252349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3O5bhPs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781250088567" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3W00I1P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul>   Riley is re-reading The Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781416968290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/41A8gK2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.   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 <ul> <li> This weekend, I had my first go at needle felting. It was a lot of fun! </li> </ul>   Some Years Later <ul> <li> Me Made May has me wearing my handknits and posting on Instagram. </li> <li> Day 1: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CruBOFxMh-h/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yorkshire Meadow Shawl</a>- <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/yorkshiremeadowshawl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">details on my website</a>. </li> <li> Day 2: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Crwa6jGJHI5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace &amp; Frankie Shawl</a>-  </li> <li> Day 3: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrzWtGhohZk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tan House Brook Shawl</a> </li> <li> Day 4: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr1yDSeJzy_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World of Difference Shawl</a> </li> <li> Day 5: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr3_XTop6EG/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boxing Day Bonus (me) + Jean Marie Shawl (Mom)</a> </li> <li> Day 6: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6mQm2pkB_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mas Vida Shawl</a> (Coming soon) </li> <li> Day 7: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_vr2-J1L8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deschain Tee</a> by Leila Raven </li> <li> Day 8: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_-beqpXTU/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soldotna Crop</a> by Caitlin Hunter </li> <li> Day 10: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsFAhw-pA3S/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riley Rose Shawl</a> </li> <li> Day 13: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsMWIaQpCtz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amma Top  by Maria Valles (me) + Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs (Riley)</a> </li> </ul>   In My Travels <ul> <li> Riley &amp; I attended Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool. <a href="https://youtu.be/F6siGXLVMqM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out our vlog video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.</a> </li> <li> Mom &amp; I spent Thursday through Monday in Maryland, attending Yarncentrick on Friday &amp; Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool on Saturday. Stay tuned for a 2 part vlog series on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@downcellarstudio3576" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> </li> </ul>   KAL News   <ul> <li> Splash Pad Party Registration opened May 1st. Sign up using this <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2cwh59p4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a>. </li> <li> To confirm you're signed up, check the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdcvyxyj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here</a>. </li> <li> The 8th Annual Splash Pad Party opens on Friday May 26th and runs through July 31st. </li> <li> Virtual Events to open the Splash Pad will be Friday 5/26 &amp; Saturday 5/27. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_GlmsaRYQb9Pcn3tV9NGPMUP1LwdgYuFEch0P6Cff3Q/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this link for details</a>. All times are in Eastern Time. </li> <li> Check out the Sponsor list here. </li> </ul>     Events   <ul> <li> <a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds </li> <li> Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206) </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes   My new shawl pattern, the Mas Vida Shawl is coming soon!!   <ul> <li> Mas Vida is a simple sideways shawl that is written for 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn but can be knit up in any yarn you choose. There isn’t a single purl in the project, and the eyelets are easy to work. Many of you will only need to reference the pattern occasionally once you understand the basic increases and increase repeats. </li> <li> I designed this to take along on a European vacation. I wanted something with a bit of interest, but that wouldn’t be too large, wouldn’t require too much brain space and that wouldn’t work up too quickly (as smaller travel projects tend to do). - </li> <li> Note - This pattern has already been Tech Edited &amp; Test Knit, so it should be smooth sailing! </li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> I went to see Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan with Megg, Tom &amp; Matt. </li> <li> Seeing my 11 year old niece perform in Matilda. </li> <li> Zach’s 1st birthday dinner. </li> <li> Riley got 2 awards in her last dance competition of the season! </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either...Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.   –DAG HAMMARSKJOLD   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Bostonjen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!</a> </li> <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> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen1</a> </li> <li> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio</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> <li> Check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://shrsl.com/2ucib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Picks Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bostonjen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://lddy.no/azlz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 254: Making, Wearing, Traveling, Sharing

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 253 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out 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 &amp; Notes   Life in Focus   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week     Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Zach’s 1st Birthday Teddy   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Dove Heather, Silver, Mint, Tranquil and Marina colorways   Hooks: D (3.25 mm) for stuffed parts &amp; H (5.0mm) for Granny Square   Pattern: Theo the Teddy Bear from book: Snuggle &amp; Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys by Carolina Guzman Benitez   Ravelry Project Page     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Winter Mint Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022)    You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video    Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue   Progress: Turned heel of first sock     Zebra Stripes Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   About the colorway:   Progress: Turned heel of first sock and knit several inches on the foot during our trip to Nantucket     Musselburgh Hat     Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on Ysolda's website)   Yarn: YarnBaker Fingering in the Blazer Colorway &amp; On The Round Nimble Sock (unsure of colorway)   Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning &amp; end of project &amp; US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat   Ravelry Project Page   Size: Adult Medium   Progress check- More than half way done. Added in second color     Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; YouTube Tutorial   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300    Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374.    Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.   196 hexagons done by 4/25/23 (151 washed/ 45 unblocked) More than half way there if my goal is 374     Children of Time Spinning   Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway   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.    Ravelry Project Page   About the Fiber: purple, plum, tans, browns and blues   Progress: Finishing spinning all 4 oz     Benjamin's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf   Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White   Hook: G (4.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: finished green panel. Finished the last ~20 rows of the red side on the train this week.     From the Armchair     The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   "You Just Need to Lose Weight" and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.     I'm also excited for new book from Virginia Sole-Smith- Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.   Check out Episode 265 of the Forever 35 Podcast &amp; Episode 30 of the Struggle Care Podcast for Interviews with Virginia Sole-Smith about her book. Virginia also has her own podcast called Burnt Toast (and a Substack by the same name) which I've just started listening to.     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   Check out our 2 part Nantucket Vlog series on my YouTube Channel: Part 1 &amp; Part 2     KAL News   Splash Pad Party Registration Opens May 1st. Sign up using this Google Form.   To confirm you're signed up, check the Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here.   The 8th Annual Splash Pad Party opens on Friday May 26th and runs through July 31st.     Events   Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool: May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds    Mom &amp; I are planning to attend    NH Sheep &amp; Wool: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH   Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds   Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds   Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)     Contest, News &amp; Notes   Thanks to test knitters testing my Mas Vidas shawl     Life in Focus   I checked off two things on my 23 in 2023 list   #1- Read 23 Books- now at 24!   #23- Create a new music playlist. Riley’s. Plus CMA fest artists.     On a Happy Note   Walking at the beach with Megg &amp; Maria before Oisin's boat race. His team set the course record for the day!   Laura came in from NY that evening and joined us for Tom's birthday dinner.   On Sunday, I drove down to Orleans where Laura was house sitting to watch the Love is Blind "live" Re-union debacle on Netflix.   Training at the gym &amp; the energy that comes with it!   Going w/ Riley and Mom to get our nails done before Nantucket. Riley took us for boba smoothies afterwards. We had a great time.   Riley was showing a friend a nail polish in TJ Maxx that looks like mine and it was the exact color of OPI I always get- Don't Bossa Nova Me Around- and she bought it for me. So sweet!   Nantucket! 4 day weekend was just the break I needed from work. The candy and cookie taste tests were a fun way to do something memorable without having to spend a ton of time or money.   Getting Mom to watch on Love is Blind   Watching The Sinner on Netflix with Dan.   Working on a slide show for my friend's son's Bar Mitzvah.     Quote of the Week Writer and psychoanalyst Marion Milner on the work required to be happy:   "Let no one think it is an easy way because it is concerned with moments of happiness rather than with stern duty or high moral endeavour. For what is really easy, as I found, is to blind one’s eyes to what one really likes, to drift into accepting one's wants ready-made from other people, and to evade the continual day to day sifting of values."   Source: A Life of One's Own   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Instagram: BostonJen1   YouTube: Down Cellar Studio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio   Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel   Knit Picks Affiliate Link   Bookshop Affiliate Link   Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 253 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/253" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my website. </a>   This week's segments included: <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Contest, News &amp; Notes </li> <li> Life in Focus </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul>   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins <ul> <li> Zach’s 1st Birthday Teddy </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Dove Heather, Silver, Mint, Tranquil and Marina colorways </li> <li> Hooks: D (3.25 mm) for stuffed parts &amp; H (5.0mm) for Granny Square </li> <li> Pattern: Theo the Teddy Bear from book: Snuggle &amp; Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys by Carolina Guzman Benitez </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/zachs-1st-birthday-teddy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul>   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Winter Mint Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022) </li> <ul> <li> You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my <a href="https://youtu.be/JVXPwHbyENk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video</a> </li> </ul> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue </li> <li> Progress: Turned heel of first sock </li> </ul>   Zebra Stripes Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Zebra Stripes Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the colorway: </li> <li> Progress: Turned heel of first sock and knit several inches on the foot during our trip to Nantucket </li> </ul>   Musselburgh Hat   <ul> <li> Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or on <a href="https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ysolda's website</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: YarnBaker Fingering in the Blazer Colorway &amp; On The Round Nimble Sock (unsure of colorway) </li> <li> Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning &amp; end of project &amp; US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/musselburgh-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Size: Adult Medium </li> <li> Progress check- More than half way done. Added in second color </li> </ul>   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Do and Crew Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtu.be/X4hgFCAKHkg?list=PLsrz34yAA5TqZ9zDYjyLp4A1tx_2x0Ub6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Tutorial</a> </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mini-skein-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnJ1Dhsh6_W/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> post </li> <li> 4 rounds per hexagon. </li> <li> 3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300 </li> <ul> <li> Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374. </li> </ul> <li> Learned double magic circle from this <a href="https://youtu.be/bvQsM7VzRMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. </li> <li> 196 hexagons done by 4/25/23 (151 washed/ 45 unblocked) More than half way there if my goal is 374 </li> </ul>   Children of Time Spinning <ul> <li> Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway </li> <li> Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S </li> <ul> <li> This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/children-of-time-yarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Fiber: purple, plum, tans, browns and blues </li> <li> Progress: Finishing spinning all 4 oz </li> </ul>   Benjamin's Christmas Stocking <ul> <li> Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20171113024537/https://www.familycircle.com/holiday/christmas/decorations/stocking-pattern-test/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web archive link.</a> I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xoYkLIpvnsv3_2yefuoVVkB5NkbB-JC/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf</a> </li> <li> Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White </li> <li> Hook: G (4.0 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/granny-square-christmas-stocking-18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> Progress: finished green panel. Finished the last ~20 rows of the red side on the train this week. </li> </ul>   From the Armchair   <ol> <li> The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781250280015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/44fqx1N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780804172448" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3LBsPRu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781982185824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3HmrYSf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a> </li> <li> "You Just Need to Lose Weight" and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780807006474" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3HpfadQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a> </li> </ol>   I'm also excited for new book from Virginia Sole-Smith- Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture. <ul> <li> Check out <a href="https://forever35podcast.com/episode-archive/episode-265-with-virginia-sole-smith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 265 of the Forever 35 Podcast</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss/30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 30 of the Struggle Care Podcast</a> for Interviews with Virginia Sole-Smith about her book. Virginia also has her own podcast called <a href="https://virginiasolesmith.substack.com/s/the-burnt-toast-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burnt Toast</a> (and a Substack by the same name) which I've just started listening to. </li> </ul>   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   Check out our 2 part Nantucket Vlog series on my YouTube Channel: <a href="https://youtu.be/DxuXlgKM8Ek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtu.be/95D9udQ1O2Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a>     KAL News <ul> <li> Splash Pad Party Registration Opens May 1st. Sign up using this <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2cwh59p4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a>. </li> <li> To confirm you're signed up, check the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdcvyxyj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stats/Registration Spreadsheet here</a>. </li> <li> The 8th Annual Splash Pad Party opens on Friday May 26th and runs through July 31st. </li> </ul>   Events <ul> <li> <a href="https://sheepandwool.org/2023-maryland-sheep-wool-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool:</a> May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds </li> <ul> <li> Mom &amp; I are planning to attend </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://nhswga.org/festival/nh-sheep-wool-festival-information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NH Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH </li> <li> <a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th at the Windsor Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds </li> <li> Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206) </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes <ul> <li> Thanks to test knitters testing my Mas Vidas shawl </li> </ul>   Life in Focus   I checked off two things on my 23 in 2023 list <ul> <li> #1- Read 23 Books- now at 24! </li> <li> #23- Create a new music playlist. Riley’s. Plus CMA fest artists. </li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Walking at the beach with Megg &amp; Maria before Oisin's boat race. His team set the course record for the day! </li> <li> Laura came in from NY that evening and joined us for Tom's birthday dinner. </li> <li> On Sunday, I drove down to Orleans where Laura was house sitting to watch the Love is Blind "live" Re-union debacle on Netflix. </li> <li> Training at the gym &amp; the energy that comes with it! </li> <li> Going w/ Riley and Mom to get our nails done before Nantucket. Riley took us for boba smoothies afterwards. We had a great time. </li> <li> Riley was showing a friend a nail polish in TJ Maxx that looks like mine and it was the exact color of OPI I always get- Don't Bossa Nova Me Around- and she bought it for me. So sweet! </li> <li> Nantucket! 4 day weekend was just the break I needed from work. The candy and cookie taste tests were a fun way to do something memorable without having to spend a ton of time or money. </li> <li> Getting Mom to watch on Love is Blind </li> <li> Watching The Sinner on Netflix with Dan. </li> <li> Working on a slide show for my friend's son's Bar Mitzvah. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week Writer and psychoanalyst Marion Milner on the work required to be happy:   "Let no one think it is an easy way because it is concerned with moments of happiness rather than with stern duty or high moral endeavour. For what is really easy, as I found, is to blind one’s eyes to what one really likes, to drift into accepting one's wants ready-made from other people, and to evade the continual day to day sifting of values."   Source: A Life of One's Own   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Bostonjen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!</a> </li> <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> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen1</a> </li> <li> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio</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> <li> Check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://shrsl.com/2ucib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Picks Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bostonjen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://lddy.no/azlz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 253: Travel & Tasting

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 252 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week’s segments included:  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Mint Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022)  You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue Progress: Leg of the 1st sock is complete  Solstice Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress- Finished 1st sock. Cast on second.  Ninja Turtle Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022. About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green Progress: Sock #1 done. 2nd one on the leg  Carmen Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402 Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: Half of the skein is navy blue the other half is a neon rainbow. At my gauge it is microstriping.  Purple Spring Spin  Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk. 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.    Ravelry Project Page About the braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink Ordered 4 ounces of a purple fiber that I plan to split in half and ply with this for a 3-ply.  Children of Time Spinning  Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway 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.    Ravelry Project Page About the Fiber: purple, plum, tans, browns and blues  Chevron Scrap Blanket  Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on Ravelry &amp; the Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.  This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac Hook: J (6.0 mm)  Ravelry Project Page (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that Ravelry Project Page) For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free Ravelry Download from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on YouTube. Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white. Progress: 2 strips finished. 2 more started. I am going to run out of Knit Picks Brava White yarn.  I did finish a top down elongated triangular shawl that was a design idea. I think I like it, but waiting for it to come off the blocking mats for final decisions. Brainstorming I’m debating what to make for my nephew Zachary’s 1st birthday in May. This is a strong contender: Baby Snuggler by Cheryl of Crochet 365 Knit Too. Crochet pattern available for $4.49 on Ravelry or free on the Crochet 365 Knit Too Website or ad-free from Cheryl’s website here.  From the Armchair I talked in the last episode about  Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.Thanks to Sarah, PAKnitWit who mentioned that some of the book tour might have been recorded. I found this video on YouTube.  Foster by Claire Keegan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Normal People by Sally Rooney. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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 Riley wore her Everyday Cables Cardigan to Easter this year. I knit this very bulky sweater for her for Christmas 2021 (From Dec 10-24th!). You can check out my Ravelry Project Page here. Knitting in Passing  Eme sleepover We played Cube Escape Collection. We played The Mill which is like an electronic version of an escape game where you have to go around the room to find clues and figure out how to solve a puzzle. Grandmother knit her own hair (which we had to spin on a castle style spinning wheel) to make a pot holder so we could get hot duck out of oven. We messaged with Z, Emelyn’s former roommate, and sending videos to try to help with their ssk issues. I had so much fun teaching Eme to crochet. I bought them some hooks and yarn to keep going.  KAL News  Splash Pad Party starts on Friday May 26th. Save the date for our virtual kick off events on Friday &amp; Saturday May 26-27th. More details to come. Call for Sponsors went out. You can find information on my website.  Events  Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. Click here for details. Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool: May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds  Mom &amp; I are planning to attend   NH Sheep &amp; Wool: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds Maine Fiber Frolic: June 3-4th from 9-10a at the Windsor Fairgrounds Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)  Life in Focus  While it’s been difficult, I’m really enjoying taking small group workout classes at a new to me gym nearby.  On a Happy Note  Hiking with Megg and alone. Seeing The Secret Garden musical at The Company Theatre. Eme &amp; Kris’ birthday dinner. Watching Love is Blind on Netflix and talking about it with Laura. It’s such a fun way to connect w/ a friend. Easter at my parents’ house. Warmer, longer days. My houseplants. I’ve recently divided up some more of my plants. Getting ready to fertilize them. They are bringing me so much joy, and having kept them alive (many for well over a year now), I’m getting confidence to try a few new plants. Maybe soon!  Quote of the Week“ The events of your past are fixed. The meaning of your past is not. The influence of every experience in your life is determined by the meaning you assign to it. Assign a more useful meaning to your past and it becomes easier to take a more useful action in the present.” -James Clear- —-Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:  Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 252 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my website.</a> This week’s segments included: <ul> <li>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>From the Armchair</li> <li>Some Years Later</li> <li>Knitting in Passing</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Mint Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022) <ul> <li>You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my <a href="https://youtu.be/JVXPwHbyENk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> <li>About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue</li> <li>Progress: Leg of the 1st sock is complete</li> </ul> Solstice Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> <li>Progress- Finished 1st sock. Cast on second.</li> </ul> Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.</li> <li>About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green</li> <li>Progress: Sock #1 done. 2nd one on the leg</li> </ul> Carmen Socks <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> )</li> <li>Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a></li> <li>About the yarn: Half of the skein is navy blue the other half is a neon rainbow. At my gauge it is microstriping.</li> </ul> Purple Spring Spin <ul> <li>Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.</li> <li>Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S <ul> <li>This means when I’m spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/purple-spring-spin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> <li>About the braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink</li> <li>Ordered 4 ounces of a purple fiber that I plan to split in half and ply with this for a 3-ply.</li> </ul> Children of Time Spinning <ul> <li>Fiber: Into the Whirled Cheviot (4 oz) in the Children of Time colorway</li> <li>Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S <ul> <li>This means when I’m spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/children-of-time-yarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry</a> Project Page</li> <li>About the Fiber: purple, plum, tans, browns and blues</li> </ul> Chevron Scrap Blanket <ul> <li>Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon (free crochet pattern) available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; the <a href="https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2020/01/crochetscrapblanket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria’s Blue Crayon Website.</a> <ul> <li>This pattern presumes you already know the c2c crochet technique.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White &amp; Tranquil (light green), Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Pink and Loops &amp; Threads Snuggly Wuggly Big! in colorway Soft Lilac</li> <li>Hook: J (6.0 mm)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ravelry Project Page</a> (I crocheted one of these in summer 2020- click here for that <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/chevron-scrap-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page)</li> <li>For help learning the Corner to Corner Crochet method you could check out this free <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-c2c-corner-start-tutorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Download</a> from Lauri Bolland or this video tutorial from Lion Brand on <a href="https://youtu.be/mQPVlaRE4Gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.</a></li> <li>Each section is 11 squares tall. Green, white, pink, white, purple, white.</li> <li>Progress: 2 strips finished. 2 more started. I am going to run out of Knit Picks Brava White yarn.</li> </ul> I did finish a top down elongated triangular shawl that was a design idea. I think I like it, but waiting for it to come off the blocking mats for final decisions. Brainstorming I’m debating what to make for my nephew Zachary’s 1st birthday in May. This is a strong contender: Baby Snuggler by Cheryl of Crochet 365 Knit Too. Crochet pattern available for $4.49 on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-snuggler-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry </a>or free on the <a href="https://www.crochet365knittoo.com/bunny-crochet-snuggler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crochet 365 Knit Too Website</a> or ad-free from Cheryl’s website <a href="https://shop.crochet365knittoo.com/products/bunny-crochet-snuggler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. From the Armchair I talked in the last episode about  Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781982168445" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3KgcwZK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.Thanks to Sarah, PAKnitWit who mentioned that some of the book tour might have been recorded. <a href="https://youtu.be/Rz5galxTyrE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I found this video on YouTube</a>. <ol> <li>Foster by Claire Keegan. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780802160140" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/41dDxCy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</li> <li>This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780525539001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/41iuq3v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</li> <li>Normal People by Sally Rooney. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781984822185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>.<a href="https://amzn.to/3Kqolv3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</li> </ol> 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 Riley wore her Everyday Cables Cardigan to Easter this year. I knit this very bulky sweater for her for Christmas 2021 (From Dec 10-24th!). You can check out my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/everyday-cardigan-in-merino-no-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page here</a>. Knitting in Passing <ul> <li>Eme sleepover We played Cube Escape Collection. We played The Mill which is like an electronic version of an escape game where you have to go around the room to find clues and figure out how to solve a puzzle. Grandmother knit her own hair (which we had to spin on a castle style spinning wheel) to make a pot holder so we could get hot duck out of oven.</li> <li>We messaged with Z, Emelyn’s former roommate, and sending videos to try to help with their ssk issues.</li> <li>I had so much fun teaching Eme to crochet. I bought them some hooks and yarn to keep going.</li> </ul> KAL News <ul> <li>Splash Pad Party starts on Friday May 26th.</li> <li>Save the date for our virtual kick off events on Friday &amp; Saturday May 26-27th. More details to come.</li> <li>Call for Sponsors went out. You can find information <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/splashpad23sponsor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on my website</a>.</li> </ul> Events <ul> <li>Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. <a href="https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for details.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ctsheep.org/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds.</li> <li><a href="https://sheepandwool.org/2023-maryland-sheep-wool-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool:</a> May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds <ul> <li>Mom &amp; I are planning to attend</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://nhswga.org/festival/nh-sheep-wool-festival-information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NH Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH</li> <li><a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds</li> <li><a href="https://fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Fiber Frolic</a>: June 3-4th from 9-10a at the Windsor Fairgrounds</li> <li><a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds</li> <li>Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206)</li> </ul> Life in Focus <ul> <li>While it’s been difficult, I’m really enjoying taking small group workout classes at a new to me gym nearby.</li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li>Hiking with Megg and alone.</li> <li>Seeing The Secret Garden musical at The Company Theatre.</li> <li>Eme &amp; Kris’ birthday dinner.</li> <li>Watching Love is Blind on Netflix and talking about it with Laura. It’s such a fun way to connect w/ a friend.</li> <li>Easter at my parents’ house.</li> <li>Warmer, longer days.</li> <li>My houseplants. I’ve recently divided up some more of my plants. Getting ready to fertilize them. They are bringing me so much joy, and having kept them alive (many for well over a year now), I’m getting confidence to try a few new plants. Maybe soon!</li> </ul> Quote of the Week“ The events of your past are fixed. The meaning of your past is not. The influence of every experience in your life is determined by the meaning you assign to it. Assign a more useful meaning to your past and it becomes easier to take a more useful action in the present.” -James Clear- —-Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 252: Socks, Chevrons & Gardens

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 251 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.   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   KAL News   Events   Contest, News &amp; Notes   Life in Focus   Ask Me Anything   On a Happy Note   Quote of the Week     Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Aggie, Alexis, Alicia, Beth, Erica, Haidi, Kristina, Rachel, Rachel and Steph   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl   Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts).   Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)   Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each)   Ravelry Project Page     Own Two Feet Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist Tiny Stripe in the Own Two Feet Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   56 stitches. Cuff Down.   About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Musselburgh Hat     Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on Ysolda's website)   Yarn: fingering weight yarn from stash in a denim blue (can't find the ballband)   Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning &amp; end of project &amp; US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat   Ravelry Project Page   Size: Adult Medium   Plan: Switch colors half way through. I have a lighter blue skein from On the Round that I purchased at Wicked Good Yarns in Rockland, MA that I want to use to make it a reversible hat.     Ninja Turtle Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   56 stitches. Cuff Down.   Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.   About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green.   Progress: Sock #1 is most of the way through the foot.     Carmen Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page     Cloudy + Rainbows Spinning Project   Fiber: 4oz braid of BFL from Frabjous Fibers in the Rainy Day Rainbows Colorway   Description- long stretches of light gray punctuated with shorter blips of rainbow colors   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.    I bought a new poly drive band for my Kromski Minstrel from Spinning Bunny on Etsy that I heard about on a Kromski Spinning Wheel Owners message board on Ravelry.   Finished spinning all 4 ounces. I would like to ply with other gray fiber.     Wild Air Farm Fiber   Fiber: 3.9 ounces of Shetland &amp; Pygora from Wild Air Farm. Tag indicates "Melody &amp; Cadence" which I presume are the animal names. 1 bump in green, 1 bump in blue   Ravelry 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.      From the Armchair     Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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.   Crafty Adventures   I finally got around to hanging up items to create a collage wall in the Down Cellar Studio.     Knitting in Passing   While knitting on my Musselburgh Hat at Oisin's show, the women behind me asked me at Intermission what I was making because she's a "big knitter." I explained about the hat and what a sensation the pattern was. It was nice chatting with her.     KAL News     The Annual Splash Pad Party is ON for this summer. Save the dates for virtual kick off events Friday &amp; Saturday May 26-27th   Call for sponsors going out soon. Sign up for my email newsletter &amp; check the box for getting Sponsor emails if you want to be the first to know about available sponsor spots.    Participant sign-ups will start in May.     Events   Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. Click here for details.   Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. Click here for details.   Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds.   Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool: May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds    Mom &amp; I are planning to attend    NH Sheep &amp; Wool: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH   Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds   Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds   Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)     Contest, News &amp; Notes   I will have a new shawl pattern ready for test knitters soon. I think I will run the test on Ravelry because it's what I know and is easiest and life is still a little challenging for me right now, so thank you for giving me a little grace.     Life in Focus   Tune in for my update on 23 in 2023.   Any tips for brands/types of fake eyelashes to try?   Skiing didn't happen this year. Sigh.   I'm making good progress of reading, going to musicals, sending cards and going to the movies!     I celebrated the 11 year anniversary of the Podcast with a quick look back at Episode 1!     On a Happy Note   Follow-up after Mom's recent scans show things look good. She &amp; Dad headed off to Florida for vacation.   Dan &amp; I helped Dad replace their broken TV and we had a nice dinner together.   My cousin Susan's annual St. Patrick's Day Party with birthday cake for my cousin Christopher whose baby I met for the first time that day and a Bailey's toast to my dear Aunt Florence.   Picked up Riley and Millie to go meet Mom &amp; Trish for mani pedis before Mom &amp; Dad headed to Florida on Vacation.   Seeing Oisin play Shrek in Shrek Jr. at his Middle School.   Girls Game Night at my cousin Joanie's house   Going back to Zumba before my old gym closes.   I had my annual mammogram and thought there was cause for concern but ultrasound proved everything is normal! PSA: Get those boobies checked!! It's important.     Quote of the Week   I realized I was as happy as I’d ever been in my life. It was the happiness of the right-before, when everything is potential and no branch on the tree of possibility has yet been closed off by action. –Dawn Drzal   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Instagram: BostonJen1   YouTube: Down Cellar Studio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio   Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel   Knit Picks Affiliate Link   Bookshop Affiliate Link   Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 251 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/251" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here.</a>   This week's segments included:   <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Crafty Adventures </li> <li> Knitting in Passing </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Contest, News &amp; Notes </li> <li> Life in Focus </li> <li> Ask Me Anything </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul>   Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Aggie, Alexis, Alicia, Beth, Erica, Haidi, Kristina, Rachel, Rachel and Steph   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl <ul> <li> Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jean-marie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/jean-marie-knitting-pattern-by-jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveCrafts</a>). </li> <li> Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/jean-marie-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul>   Own Two Feet Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist Tiny Stripe in the Own Two Feet Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> 56 stitches. Cuff Down. </li> <li> About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray </li> </ul>   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Musselburgh Hat   <ul> <li> Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague ($7.77 US/ 6 GBP knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or on <a href="https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ysolda's website</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: fingering weight yarn from stash in a denim blue (can't find the ballband) </li> <li> Needles: US 2 (2.75) circular- 32 in (magic loop for beginning &amp; end of project &amp; US 2 (also called US 2.5) 3.0 mm 16-inch circular for the body of the hat </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/musselburgh-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Size: Adult Medium </li> <li> Plan: Switch colors half way through. I have a lighter blue skein from On the Round that I purchased at <a href="https://www.wgyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wicked Good Yarns</a> in Rockland, MA that I want to use to make it a reversible hat. </li> </ul>   Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> 56 stitches. Cuff Down. </li> <li> Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022. </li> <li> About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green. </li> <li> Progress: Sock #1 is most of the way through the foot. </li> </ul>   Carmen Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Gusto Wool Carmen Sock Weight Yarn (80/20 Merino/Nylon) in Colorway 1402 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> </ul>   Cloudy + Rainbows Spinning Project <ul> <li> Fiber: 4oz braid of BFL from Frabjous Fibers in the Rainy Day Rainbows Colorway </li> <li> Description- long stretches of light gray punctuated with shorter blips of rainbow colors </li> <li> Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S </li> <ul> <li> This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. </li> </ul> <li> I bought a new poly drive band for my Kromski Minstrel from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/215073269/drive-band-for-single-drive-spinning?ref=yr_purchases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinning Bunny on Etsy</a> that I heard about on a Kromski Spinning Wheel Owners message board on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/kromski-spinning-wheel-owners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>. </li> <li> Finished spinning all 4 ounces. I would like to ply with other gray fiber. </li> </ul>   Wild Air Farm Fiber <ul> <li> Fiber: 3.9 ounces of Shetland &amp; Pygora from Wild Air Farm. Tag indicates "Melody &amp; Cadence" which I presume are the animal names. 1 bump in green, 1 bump in blue </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/wild-air-farm-fiber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S </li> <ul> <li> This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. </li> </ul> </ul>   From the Armchair   <ul> <li> Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780062684738" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3TUKBSm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a> </li> <li> The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780451491879" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/40pNHzY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. Bookshop Affiliate Link. <a href="https://amzn.to/3KdfZrY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781982168445" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3KgcwZK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul>   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 <ul> <li> I finally got around to hanging up items to create a collage wall in the Down Cellar Studio. </li> </ul>   Knitting in Passing <ul> <li> While knitting on my Musselburgh Hat at Oisin's show, the women behind me asked me at Intermission what I was making because she's a "big knitter." I explained about the hat and what a sensation the pattern was. It was nice chatting with her. </li> </ul>   KAL News   <ul> <li> The Annual Splash Pad Party is ON for this summer. Save the dates for virtual kick off events Friday &amp; Saturday May 26-27th </li> <li> Call for sponsors going out soon. <a href="http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my email newsletter</a> &amp; check the box for getting Sponsor emails if you want to be the first to know about available sponsor spots.  </li> <li> Participant sign-ups will start in May. </li> </ul>   Events <ul> <li> Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. <a href="https://www.yarnsellar.com/fiber-marketplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for details</a>. </li> <li> Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. <a href="https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for details.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ctsheep.org/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. </li> <li> <a href="https://sheepandwool.org/2023-maryland-sheep-wool-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool:</a> May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds </li> <ul> <li> Mom &amp; I are planning to attend </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://nhswga.org/festival/nh-sheep-wool-festival-information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NH Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 13 &amp; 14 in Deerfield, NH </li> <li> <a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds </li> <li> Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the <a href="https://www.seattleknittersguild.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Knitters Guild site</a> (thanks Kristen- kips206) </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes <ul> <li> I will have a new shawl pattern ready for test knitters soon. I think I will run the test on Ravelry because it's what I know and is easiest and life is still a little challenging for me right now, so thank you for giving me a little grace. </li> </ul>   Life in Focus   Tune in for my update on 23 in 2023. <ul> <li> Any tips for brands/types of fake eyelashes to try? </li> <li> Skiing didn't happen this year. Sigh. </li> <li> I'm making good progress of reading, going to musicals, sending cards and going to the movies! </li> </ul>   I celebrated the 11 year anniversary of the Podcast with a quick look back at <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/01/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 1!</a>     On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Follow-up after Mom's recent scans show things look good. She &amp; Dad headed off to Florida for vacation. </li> <li> Dan &amp; I helped Dad replace their broken TV and we had a nice dinner together. </li> <li> My cousin Susan's annual St. Patrick's Day Party with birthday cake for my cousin Christopher whose baby I met for the first time that day and a Bailey's toast to my dear Aunt Florence. </li> <li> Picked up Riley and Millie to go meet Mom &amp; Trish for mani pedis before Mom &amp; Dad headed to Florida on Vacation. </li> <li> Seeing Oisin play Shrek in Shrek Jr. at his Middle School. </li> <li> Girls Game Night at my cousin Joanie's house </li> <li> Going back to Zumba before my old gym closes. </li> <li> I had my annual mammogram and thought there was cause for concern but ultrasound proved everything is normal! PSA: Get those boobies checked!! It's important. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week   I realized I was as happy as I’d ever been in my life. 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Episode 251: Spinning 'round

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 250 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbin   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Brainstorming   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 sponsor: The Yarn Sellar and be sure to check out their annual Fiber Marketplace Saturday April 1 2023, 10-3 pm  at the Union Bluff in York Beach,Maine.   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Hattie's Ice Cream   Pattern: Ice Cream Cone by Shannon Holding. Free Crochet Pattern available on the LoopholeFox website &amp; on Ravelry   Hook: C (2.75)   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Cotton Candy (pink), Blush (pink), White. Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe (cone)   2 scoops of ice cream (instructions include option for 3 scoops).   1st scoop is pink, 2nd scoop is white. Pink and purple sprinkles   Ravelry Project Page     Hattie's Cupcake   Pattern: Cupcake by Stitch11. Free crochet pattern available on this website &amp; on Ravelry.   Hook: C (2.75)   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in White. Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe (cake), Big Twist Twinkle in Gray (wrapper)   Silver sparkle yarn for cupcake wrapper, taupe for cupcake, white frosting with pink and purple sprinkles to match ice cream.   Ravelry Project Page     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from Make Do and Crew Website &amp; YouTube Tutorial   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn   Ravelry Project Page   I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post   4 rounds per hexagon.   3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300    Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374.    Over 160 full hexagons done now.   I washed all of my finished hexis (that already had ends woven in), in the washing machine on delicate inside a lingerie bag. The lingerie bag is important because with small pieces, you can lose pieces into your machine and cause problems.   Results:    5 of them came apart at the join on the final round.   No bleeding or fading.   No shrinking.   I'm glad I did this so I could get the bad ones out of the mix before I seam them.    Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.     Ninja Turtle Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   56 stitches. Cuff Down.   About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green. Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.   Progress: Sock #1 is beyond the heel.     Own Two Feet Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )   Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist Tiny Stripe in the Own Two Feet Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   56 stitches. Cuff Down.   About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray   Progress: Just finished the heel of the second sock.     Benjamin's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf   Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White   Hook: G (4.0 mm)   Ravelry Project Page   Progress: finished green panel. Almost done w/ the red.     Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl   Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts).   Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)   Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each)   Ravelry Project Page   Just finished Section 2 of 3.     Brainstorming   I charted out elongated shawl design idea which feels really good.   From the Armchair     Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Modern Loss: Candid Conversations about Grief. Beginners Welcome. by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Part of your World by Abby Jimenez. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon 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.   Crafty Adventures   I finished my January-June Covid Photo Book/Scrapbook that I made in Shutterfly and ordered it!   I started working on second half of the year. I have notes about each day of the year that I'm mostly copying/pasting into Shutterfly and adding photos from Google Photos which makes it easier. So grateful I journaled during 2020 as it will likely end up being one of the wildest year of our lives.     Knitting in Passing   Riley texted me that she's ready for her next knitting project. We purchased some Goosey Fibers yarn at Yarn's End during the Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul so she can knit the Riley Rose Cowl, which, yes, is named after her. You can find my pattern on Ravelry &amp; LoveCrafts.     In My Travels   Mom, Millie &amp; I went to Russell's Garden Center for Farm Fiber Days Event.   Blue Heron Farm set-up table for people to learn Needle Felting. Millie made a butterfly and then a bunny. We purchased a needle felting kit from them. Later Mom found cookie cutters.   Millie got lots of snuggle time with 2 French Angora Rabbits that she wants to convince her dad to adopt. Thank you, Jessica.   I purchased two batts of Shetland from Wild Air Farm in Bolton, MA.   I also chose 3 minis from Sassy Black Yarns.   Millie chose a skein of Making Tracks from Junction Fiber Mill    Our marled variegated 2 ply yarn. Hand-dyed in small limited-edition batches. Made with 100% American wool.      KAL News   I emailed all Grand Prize Winners and the sponsors who donated their prizes. Check your email if you haven't already.   Splash Pad preliminary prep underway     Events   Knit for Food Knit-a-thon 2023 Event: a Fundraiser for Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels organized by Laura Nelkin is happening on March 26, 2023   Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. Click here for details.   Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. Click here for details.   Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds.   Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool: May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds    Mom &amp; I are planning to attend    Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds   Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds     On a Happy Note   Getting more minis from Nicole in the mail!   Met up with my friend Gary from college for coffee while he was in Boston.   Hattie's first ever birthday sleepover for her 5th Birthday. I picked her up and then we picked up Millie, at Hattie's request. We had a low key night at home, and went to the Children's Museum the next morning. Hattie was overtired, so we drove her home and then Millie and I met up with my parents to head back into Boston for Riley's dance competition. Mom, Dad, Jeff, Millie, Garret and I all went to an early dinner between her performances.   Monday night at a local Irish pub listening to live music for Megg's birthday.   Last Saturday, Megg dropped off Oisín to work with Dan, and we all had breakfast before Megg and I went off for a hike. We got back to the car just as the rain started.   Millie's Bucket List with a Twist item was to ride horses with Grammy in the snow. It nearly snowed on Saturday May 11, but it was too warm. Thankfully, the rain stopped while we were inside the barn at Nancy &amp; Roger's house, meeting the animals. Our friend Terri is friends with Nancy and Roger who kindly and enthusiastically agreed to help make Millie check off her bucket list item. We met all of the animals, most of whom were rescued. They have a very silly goat, some miniature horses (Goliath, Delilah &amp; Princess Buttercup), 2 Gypsy Vanners (Zoe &amp; her mother Dulcie) and another large horse, Scooter. Mom and I each rode Zoe and Millie rode Dulcie.   Garret's 13th birthday sleepover. We went to Altitude to jump on the trampolines, to Panera for dinner and then he taught me how to edit videos using the CapCut app.     Quote of the Week   In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering is less intense.   –DALAI LAMA   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!   Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Instagram: BostonJen1   YouTube: Down Cellar Studio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio   Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel   Knit Picks Affiliate Link   Bookshop Affiliate Link   Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 250 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website.</a>   This week's segments included:   <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbin </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> Brainstorming </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Crafty Adventures </li> <li> Knitting in Passing </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsor: <a href="http://www.Yarnsellar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Yarn Sellar</a> and be sure to check out their annual Fiber Marketplace Saturday April 1 2023, 10-3 pm  at the Union Bluff in York Beach,Maine.   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Hattie's Ice Cream <ul> <li> Pattern: Ice Cream Cone by Shannon Holding. Free Crochet Pattern available on the <a href="https://theloopholefox.com/crochet-ice-cream-cone-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoopholeFox website</a> &amp; on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-cream-cone-24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> Hook: C (2.75) </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Cotton Candy (pink), Blush (pink), White. Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe (cone) </li> <li> 2 scoops of ice cream (instructions include option for 3 scoops). </li> <li> 1st scoop is pink, 2nd scoop is white. Pink and purple sprinkles </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ice-cream-cone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> </ul>   Hattie's Cupcake <ul> <li> Pattern: Cupcake by Stitch11. Free crochet pattern available on this <a href="https://stitch11.com/free-crochet-cupcake-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> &amp; on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cupcake-30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>. </li> <li> Hook: C (2.75) </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in White. Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe (cake), Big Twist Twinkle in Gray (wrapper) </li> <li> Silver sparkle yarn for cupcake wrapper, taupe for cupcake, white frosting with pink and purple sprinkles to match ice cream. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cupcake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> </ul>   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern &amp; Tips from <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Do and Crew Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://youtu.be/X4hgFCAKHkg?list=PLsrz34yAA5TqZ9zDYjyLp4A1tx_2x0Ub6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Tutorial</a> </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mini-skein-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnJ1Dhsh6_W/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> post </li> <li> 4 rounds per hexagon. </li> <li> 3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300 </li> <ul> <li> Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374. </li> </ul> <li> Over 160 full hexagons done now. </li> <li> I washed all of my finished hexis (that already had ends woven in), in the washing machine on delicate inside a lingerie bag. The lingerie bag is important because with small pieces, you can lose pieces into your machine and cause problems. </li> <li> Results: </li> <ul> <li> 5 of them came apart at the join on the final round. </li> <li> No bleeding or fading. </li> <li> No shrinking. </li> <li> I'm glad I did this so I could get the bad ones out of the mix before I seam them. </li> </ul> <li> Learned double magic circle from this <a href="https://youtu.be/bvQsM7VzRMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube video</a>. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop. </li> </ul>   Ninja Turtle Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> 56 stitches. Cuff Down. </li> <li> About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green. Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022. </li> <li> Progress: Sock #1 is beyond the heel. </li> </ul>   Own Two Feet Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> ) </li> <li> Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist Tiny Stripe in the Own Two Feet Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> 56 stitches. Cuff Down. </li> <li> About the yarn: 2 round stripes of plum, lavender, brown and gray </li> <li> Progress: Just finished the heel of the second sock. </li> </ul>   Benjamin's Christmas Stocking <ul> <li> Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20171113024537/https://www.familycircle.com/holiday/christmas/decorations/stocking-pattern-test/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web archive link.</a> I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xoYkLIpvnsv3_2yefuoVVkB5NkbB-JC/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf</a> </li> <li> Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White </li> <li> Hook: G (4.0 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/granny-square-christmas-stocking-18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Project Page</a> </li> <li> Progress: finished green panel. Almost done w/ the red. </li> </ul>   Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl <ul> <li> Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jean-marie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/jean-marie-knitting-pattern-by-jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveCrafts</a>). </li> <li> Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/jean-marie-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Just finished Section 2 of 3. </li> </ul>   Brainstorming   I charted out elongated shawl design idea which feels really good.   From the Armchair   <ul> <li> Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780307887443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3YRzydy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Modern Loss: Candid Conversations about Grief. Beginners Welcome. by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9780062499189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3JdBHKL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Part of your World by Abby Jimenez. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23280/9781538704370" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3mR7UzK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul>   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 <ul> <li> I finished my January-June Covid Photo Book/Scrapbook that I made in Shutterfly and ordered it! </li> <li> I started working on second half of the year. I have notes about each day of the year that I'm mostly copying/pasting into Shutterfly and adding photos from Google Photos which makes it easier. So grateful I journaled during 2020 as it will likely end up being one of the wildest year of our lives. </li> </ul>   Knitting in Passing <ul> <li> Riley texted me that she's ready for her next knitting project. We purchased some <a href="https://www.gooseyfibers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goosey Fibers</a> yarn at <a href="https://www.yarnsend.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn's End</a> during the <a href="http://www.capesouthshoreyarnhaul.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul</a> so she can knit the <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/rileyrosecowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riley Rose Cowl,</a> which, yes, is named after her. You can find my pattern on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riley-rose-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/riley-rose-cowl-knitting-pattern-by-jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveCrafts</a>. </li> </ul>   In My Travels <ul> <li> Mom, Millie &amp; I went to <a href="https://www.russellsgc.com/farmersmarket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russell's Garden Center for Farm Fiber Days Event</a>. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.blueheronfarmvt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Heron Farm</a> set-up table for people to learn Needle Felting. Millie made a butterfly and then a bunny. We purchased a needle felting kit from them. Later Mom found cookie cutters. </li> <li> Millie got lots of snuggle time with 2 French Angora Rabbits that she wants to convince her dad to adopt. Thank you, Jessica. </li> <li> I purchased two batts of Shetland from <a href="https://wildairfarm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Air Farm</a> in Bolton, MA. </li> <li> I also chose 3 minis from <a href="https://www.sassyblackyarns.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sassy Black Yarns</a>. </li> <li> Millie chose a skein of <a href="https://www.junctionfibermill.com/shop/making-tracks-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Tracks</a> from <a href="https://www.junctionfibermill.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Junction Fiber Mill</a> </li> <ul> <li> Our marled variegated 2 ply yarn. Hand-dyed in small limited-edition batches. Made with 100% American wool. </li> </ul> </ul>   KAL News <ul> <li> I emailed all Grand Prize Winners and the sponsors who donated their prizes. Check your email if you haven't already. </li> <li> Splash Pad preliminary prep underway </li> </ul>   Events <ul> <li> <a href="https://givebutter.com/knitforfood23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit for Food</a> Knit-a-thon 2023 Event: a Fundraiser for Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels organized by Laura Nelkin is happening on March 26, 2023 </li> <li> Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. <a href="https://www.yarnsellar.com/fiber-marketplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for details</a>. </li> <li> Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. <a href="https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for details.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ctsheep.org/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connecticut Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: April 29, 2023 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. </li> <li> <a href="https://sheepandwool.org/2023-maryland-sheep-wool-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maryland Sheep &amp; Wool:</a> May 6 &amp; 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds </li> <ul> <li> Mom &amp; I are planning to attend </li> </ul> <li> <a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massachusetts Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: May 27 &amp; 28th at the Cummington Fairgrounds </li> <li> <a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vermont Sheep &amp; Wool</a>: Sept 30 &amp; Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds </li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Getting more minis from Nicole in the mail! </li> <li> Met up with my friend Gary from college for coffee while he was in Boston. </li> <li> Hattie's first ever birthday sleepover for her 5th Birthday. I picked her up and then we picked up Millie, at Hattie's request. We had a low key night at home, and went to the Children's Museum the next morning. Hattie was overtired, so we drove her home and then Millie and I met up with my parents to head back into Boston for Riley's dance competition. Mom, Dad, Jeff, Millie, Garret and I all went to an early dinner between her performances. </li> <li> Monday night at a local Irish pub listening to live music for Megg's birthday. </li> <li> Last Saturday, Megg dropped off Oisín to work with Dan, and we all had breakfast before Megg and I went off for a hike. We got back to the car just as the rain started. </li> <li> Millie's Bucket List with a Twist item was to ride horses with Grammy in the snow. It nearly snowed on Saturday May 11, but it was too warm. Thankfully, the rain stopped while we were inside the barn at Nancy &amp; Roger's house, meeting the animals. Our friend Terri is friends with Nancy and Roger who kindly and enthusiastically agreed to help make Millie check off her bucket list item. We met all of the animals, most of whom were rescued. They have a very silly goat, some miniature horses (Goliath, Delilah &amp; Princess Buttercup), 2 Gypsy Vanners (Zoe &amp; her mother Dulcie) and another large horse, Scooter. Mom and I each rode Zoe and Millie rode Dulcie. </li> <li> Garret's 13th birthday sleepover. We went to Altitude to jump on the trampolines, to Panera for dinner and then he taught me how to edit videos using the <a href="https://www.capcut.com/?ad_platform_id=googleadwords_int&amp;af_c_id=18473513439&amp;af_adset_id=144447497880&amp;af_ad_id=625330585114&amp;af_keywords=kwd-1197955056228&amp;keyword_name=capcut%20app&amp;af_channel=g&amp;placement=&amp;target=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk7ugBhDIARIsAGuvgPalXrpJiREhCv8RPdBkTVMcRE-p4XjBPP4yy0E8jsYS3abTlriizy4aAuNkEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapCut</a> app. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week   In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. 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Rhinebeck Recap

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 172 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    In My Travels KAL News Contests, News &amp; Notes Quote of the Week  In My Travels Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck recap with Mom   Friday Highlights    When we picked up Megan at Hudson train station and met Stephen West!   Indie Untangled   Loved seeing and chatting with Pigskin Sponsors- Leading Men Fiber Arts, Woodsy and Wild. Cori aka Irocknits        Mom bought a “this is my Rhinebeck sweater” enamel pin from Shelli Can I bought mom some beautiful yarn from Brooke of Fully Spun  Needles Up   Mom bought me the one thing I really wanted to find— a Stitch Marker Necklace in the Paige the Framer Booth. The maker is Heidi and Lana. I got the  36" inch silver chain with the Pewter Stitch Markers.   Thank you Sue and Chelsea of Legacy Fiber Artz for joining up as a Pigskin Party Sponsor and for the beautiful donation of sock sets for prizes    I bought a skein of self-striping from Fibernymph Dye Works for socks for Mom. It was great seeing Lisa’s rainbow version of Tan House Brook shawl in the FIbernymph Booth!      Saturday Highlights   Sweitzer's Fiber Mill   I bought a beautiful basket   Barn 31= the magical barn   Loved the Stowe Away sweater by Rose Beck &amp; was so happy to meet the ladies behind Nomadic Knits. Tune in to episode 173 for a review.     Ran into Lisa and Anne!   We saw some llamas.    No line at Kettle Corn! Bought 2 bags!   Podcaster Meet-up at 1p on the hill. It was so great seeing and chatting with so many of you.    After the meet-up we headed to the beer garden to catch up with friends. We ran into Melissa- Progress Keepers by Meliabella, cute project bag tag with Pigskin Theme. Progress Keepers- 2. Mom stole one immediately and put it on her bracelet.   Check out the Episode 172 Thread to guess what progress keeper Mom stole looks like? I'll pull a random winner on November 8th.     Loved seeing Shelly and Judy- wearing their World of Difference and Emelyn Mae Shawls &amp; my friends from Gather Here.   We did some more afternoon shopping in barns. We always love visiting the Ross Farm booth to see Sarah Jordan- PAKnitWit- Pigskin Sponsor and of course Amy &amp; Scooterpie.    Mom loved petting bunnies   Mom bought sweater quantity- Battenkill Fiber Millin NY. $10/skein    Mom enjoyed apple crisp and ice cream. We sat and knit with Ryan and Nicki before we left the fairgrounds.   We enjoyed dinner (and/or beer and kettlecorn) and then did show and tell. So funny!      Sunday Highlights    Got some photos with the year’s festival logo and the yarn bombing installation on the way in. They were made by the talented London Kaye   Tried on some samples. One pattern that was neat was the Love Note done without mohair and modified sleeves.   Mom got to show Crispina Ffrench the jacket she made.   We ran into group of friends outside buildings on way over to see my friend Mara at Beer Garden and I finally got to meet the dyer behind Lavender Lune- Sam.    Marabrought her beautiful boys and her finished Riley Rose Shawl to show me.    We ended the day in Building E (the food building) I bought 2 kinds of jam for Dan. We had a lovely chat with the ladies of Coyote Kitchen  Nicki and Amy stayed at my house. Tried out Nicki’s new Electric Eel Wheel Nanoe-spinner. Frustrated but intrigued.      KAL News    Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!    Check out the  November Post   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in theStart Here Threadin the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including theRules,Questions Thread,End Zone Dance Threadwhere you post your FOs,Coupon Code Thread,List of Prizes,Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!   Pro Shop Sponsors  2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool  Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love     Snack Shack Sponsors  Anomalous Mind  Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs  Designs by Meliabella Fish Belly Fiber Works Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Legacy Fiber Artz Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns  Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild   We have 3 new Snack Shack sponsors- Legacy Fiber Artz, Fish Belly Fiber Works, Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns &amp; Anomalous Mind   Tune in to hear the details of the November Interception sponsored by Queen City Yarn  Put in Your Back-up Quarterback- details can be found here.      Contests, News and Notes   My latest pattern will be available soon! Sign up for my email newsletterto make sure you’re the first to know when my  Thumper Hat is available and to get the best intro code.     Quote of the Week “No effort is required to define or even attain happiness, but enormous concentration is needed to abandon everything else.” -- Quentin Crisp    ------ Thank you for tuning in!    Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram:BostonJen1   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 172 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   <ul> <li>In My Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Contests, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul> In My Travels Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck recap with Mom   Friday Highlights  <ul> <li> When we picked up <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/justrunknit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan</a> at Hudson train station and met Stephen West! </li> <li> Indie Untangled <ul> <li> Loved seeing and chatting with Pigskin Sponsors- <a href="https://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Men Fiber Arts</a>, <a href="https://woodsyandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodsy and Wild</a>. Cori aka <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/irocknits-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irocknits</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Mom bought a “this is my Rhinebeck sweater” enamel pin from <a href="https://shellican.com/product/rhinebeck-sweater-pin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shelli Can</a></li> <li>I bought mom some beautiful yarn from Brooke of <a href="https://fullyspun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fully Spun </a></li> </ul><a href="https://www.legacyfiberartz.com/pages/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needles Up</a> <ul> <li> Mom bought me the one thing I really wanted to find— a Stitch Marker Necklace in the <a href="https://frameandfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paige the Framer</a> Booth. The maker is <a href="https://www.heidiandlana.com/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi and Lana</a>. I got the <a href="https://www.heidiandlana.com/store/p9/Stitch_Marker_Necklace.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 36" inch silver chain</a> with the Pewter Stitch Markers. </li> <li> Thank you Sue and Chelsea of Legacy Fiber Artz for joining up as a Pigskin Party Sponsor and for the beautiful donation of sock sets for prizes  </li> <li> I bought a skein of self-striping from Fibernymph Dye Works for socks for Mom. It was great seeing Lisa’s rainbow version of Tan House Brook shawl in the FIbernymph Booth!  </li> </ul>   Saturday Highlights <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.sweitzersfibermill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweitzer's Fiber Mill</a> </li> <li> I bought a beautiful basket </li> <li> Barn 31= the magical barn <ul> <li> Loved the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stowe-away" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stowe Away</a> sweater by Rose Beck &amp; was so happy to meet the ladies behind <a href="https://nomadicknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">N</a><a href="https://nomadicknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omadic Knits</a>. Tune in to episode 173 for a review. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Ran into Lisa and Anne! </li> <li> We saw some llamas.  </li> <li> No line at Kettle Corn! Bought 2 bags! </li> <li> Podcaster Meet-up at 1p on the hill. It was so great seeing and chatting with so many of you.  </li> <li> After the meet-up we headed to the beer garden to catch up with friends. We ran into Melissa- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a>, cute project bag tag with Pigskin Theme. Progress Keepers- 2. Mom stole one immediately and put it on her bracelet. </li> <li> Check out the Episode 172 Thread to guess what progress keeper Mom stole looks like? I'll pull a random winner on November 8th. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Loved seeing Shelly and Judy- wearing their <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/world-of-difference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World of Difference</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emelyn-mae-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emelyn Mae</a> Shawls &amp; my friends from <a href="https://www.gatherhereonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gather Here</a>. </li> <li> We did some more afternoon shopping in barns. We always love visiting the <a href="https://www.therossfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ross Farm</a> booth to see Sarah Jordan- <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/knit-wit-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAKnitWit</a>- Pigskin Sponsor and of course Amy &amp; Scooterpie.  </li> <li> Mom loved petting bunnies </li> <li> Mom bought sweater quantity- <a href="http://www.battenkillfibers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battenkill Fiber Mill</a>in NY. $10/skein  </li> <li> Mom enjoyed apple crisp and ice cream. We sat and knit with Ryan and Nicki before we left the fairgrounds. </li> <li> We enjoyed dinner (and/or beer and kettlecorn) and then did show and tell. So funny!  </li> </ul>   Sunday Highlights  <ul> <li> Got some photos with the year’s festival logo and the yarn bombing installation on the way in. They were made by the talented <a href="https://www.londonkaye.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London Kaye</a> </li> <li> Tried on some samples. One pattern that was neat was the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-note" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Note</a> done without mohair and modified sleeves. </li> <li> Mom got to show <a href="https://www.crispina.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crispina Ffrench</a> the jacket she made. </li> <li> We ran into group of friends outside buildings on way over to see my friend Mara at Beer Garden and I finally got to meet the dyer behind <a href="https://lavenderluneyarn.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lavender Lune</a>- Sam.  </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/sk8mara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mara</a>brought her beautiful boys and her finished Riley Rose Shawl to show me.  </li> <li> We ended the day in Building E (the food building) I bought 2 kinds of jam for Dan. We had a lovely chat with the ladies of <a href="http://coyotekitchenllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coyote Kitchen</a></li> <li> Nicki and Amy stayed at my house. Tried out Nicki’s new <a href="https://www.dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Electric Eel Wheel Nano</a>e-spinner. Frustrated but intrigued.  </li> </ul>   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!  </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3972646/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> November Post</a> </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a> </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start Here Thread</a>in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XU2nj8pzOBNEE2_uwGRl2GCSfc-MPQlIN5O4Xz3O5s/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944347" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Questions Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End Zone Dance Thread</a>where you post your FOs,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coupon Code Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of Prizes</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive Items from our Sponsors</a>!   Pro Shop Sponsors  <a href="http://www.2guysyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys Yarn Company</a> <a href="http://www.abstractfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abstract Fiber</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> <a href="http://www.agirlandherwool.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agirlandherwool</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/542602022/exclusive-pigskin-party-tribal-tattoo?ref=shop_home_active_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Designs of Acadia</a> (Pigskin Logo Bag) <a 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Episode 172: Rhinebeck Recap with Mom

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 171 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my webpage.   This week's segments included:    Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, Fibernymph Dye Works&amp; Progress Keepers by Meliabella   Off the Needles   Lasso Socks   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Lasso color way   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Watayuki Pullover  Pattern: Watayuki by Natsuko Iida  Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill   Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)   Yarn: bought in bargain bin at Rhinebeck.   #myRHINEbipoc sweater #2 for me. #BIPOCMAL2019   Matches perfectly with my OPI Nail polish-  Berlin There Done That   On the Needles   Knit Picks City Tweed Dragon Belly Shawl   Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl   Yarn: Knit Picks   Hook: J   Melville - City Tweed DK Value Pack.  Aila’s Orange Crayon   Pattern: Crayons Amigurumi by StringyDingDing   Yarn: Plymouth DK   Hook: D (3.25 mm) I may go down a hook size the body of the crayon.   Cake Party Christmas Socks   Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Pix in the Cake Party Colorway   Pattern: TBD   Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)   56 stitches, cuff down.  Playhouse Socks  Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Playhouse colorway   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Brainstorming  I'd like to start a pair of socks for my friend, Laura. Last night I wound up a skein of the color way "The Huddle is Real" a Pigskin Party Exclusive from 2018 by Queen City Yarn  Rhinebeck packing- at least 2 pair of socks (maybe 3) Maybe another Dragon Belly shawl? Friday, I think I’ll wear my Sandbar Cardiby Toni Lipsey Saturday, if its cool enough and initial forecasts indicate it will be, I’ll wear my new Watayuki pullover Sunday I may wear my Grace &amp; Frankie Shawl I'll be packing my Ice Time Hat &amp; Cowl for sure.    From the Armchair   I share my tips on getting #RhinebeckReady. If you’re on my email newsletter list you’ll receive this PDF in the email newsletter going out w/ the podcast episode.     Share your packing and your tips with #RhinebeckReady on Instagram.  If you're coming to Rhinebeck, bring me a swatch! My friend Beverly is working on an art project with the theme “connection.” She wants to work with swatches from knitters all over the world into one piece.  Details:  Swatches DO NOT need to be blocked, or be from any particular type of fiber, color, or weight. Please attach the following info (if you bring your swatch in a plastic bag you can slip a note in it or just safety pin to it): Where are you from? (City, country) What did you swatch this for? (it’s ok to say just for fun or for this project) If you want me to send you a photo of the finished project, please include some sort of contact info - even just a ravelry name.     Knitting in Passing Riley took the sock I was knitting on at my Dad's birthday dinner. Millie asked to knit in the car on the way home but I had to tell her no.     KAL News      Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the October Post   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Tune in to see if you're the September winner   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party ‘19   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!    September Interception Winner Announced October Interception sponsored by IrocKnits!    Pro Shop Sponsors 2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool  Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love   Snack Shack Sponsors Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs Designs by Meliabella Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches  Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild   Events     Indie Untangled I’ll be attending in the 12-2p time slot.   Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center. I'm planning to attend after Indie Untangled.   Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar : Friday October 18 from 2-6p in Rhinebeck. Knit night event at 7:30p (must buy ticket). I am not planning to attend.    NY Sheep &amp; Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 &amp; 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4). I'll be there both days! Come say hi.     Whinebeck Bingo- for those who can’t attend but want something fun to do that weekend- check out  Whinebeck Bingo by the Knitmore Girls. This year there’s a printable Bingo card. Check off the things you do and share on social media!   Fiber Festival of New England- November 2 &amp; 3 in Springfield, MA (I cannot attend this year).       Contest, News &amp; Notes    Check out the #BIPOCMAL2019 started by DesamourDesigns on Instagram.Click here for a link to her website with all the details. If you want to do some charity knitting and crochet- consider making Refugee hats for those having to flee their homes in Congo and Angola: Maine Access Immigrant Network, 237 Oxford St. Suite 25A, Portland, ME 04101     Ask Me Anything I answered two questions from Instagram users.    What are you most looking forward to at Rhinebeck? What’s on your wishlist? Knitting for the body one has now, rather than waiting until one loses/gains enough weight?     On a Happy Note   I got to see my nephew Will’s footsol game last Friday which totally cheered me up after a tough day.   I received some beautiful flowers from Dan (to my office) while I was at conference.  I attended the yarn bombing event I participated in with my family last Saturday.   Dinner for Dad’s birthday- Millie (7) talked us into a sleepover. Highlights: snuggles before bed, holding hands, reading Polar Express, building her a sleeping fort next to the guest bed in what she calls "her room." Pancakes in the morning. Craft project.    My niece Aila (9) will be performing with Boston Ballet in the Nutcracker in Boston this winter. She’ll be a mouse and a polichinelle!  BONUS AUDIO at the end with Millie    Quote of the Week    “It is all a question of weeding out what you yourself like best to do, so that you can live most agreeably in a world full of an increasing number of disagreeable surprises.” -- M.F.K. Fisher ------   Thank you for tuning in!    Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram:BostonJen1   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 171 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my webpage.</a>   This week's segments included:   <ul> <li>Off the Needles</li> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>From the Armchair</li> <li>Knitting in Passing</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contest, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Ask Me Anything</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="http://www.knittersbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a>&amp; <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a>   Off the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lasso Socks</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Lasso color way </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/watayuki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watayuki Pullover</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Watayuki by Natsuko Iida</li> <li> Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill </li> <li> Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: bought in bargain bin at Rhinebeck. </li> <li> #myRHINEbipoc sweater #2 for me. #BIPOCMAL2019 </li> <li> Matches perfectly with my OPI Nail polish- <a href="https://www.target.com/p/o-p-i-nail-lacquer-berlin-there-done-that-0-5-fl-oz/-/A-51077780?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&amp;AFID=google_pla_df&amp;fndsrc=tgtao&amp;CPNG=PLA_Beauty%2BPersonal+Care%2BShopping_Local&amp;adgroup=SC_Health%2BBeauty&amp;LID=700000001170770pgs&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;location=&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;ds_rl=1246978&amp;ds_rl=1247077&amp;ds_rl=1246978&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw84XtBRDWARIsAAU1aM0npVHTLSvBNdNtN2KtYn8cjpbmnC1-5sJ6elltabYoIH535gfBgRAaAtMZEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Berlin There Done That</a> </li> </ul> On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Picks City Tweed Dragon Belly Shawl</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks </li> <li> Hook: J </li> <li> Melville - City Tweed DK Value Pack. </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/crayons-amigurumi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aila’s Orange Crayon</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crayons-amigurumi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crayons Amigurumi</a> by StringyDingDing </li> <li> Yarn: Plymouth DK </li> <li> Hook: D (3.25 mm) I may go down a hook size the body of the crayon. </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cake-party-christmas-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cake Party Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Pix in the Cake Party Colorway </li> <li> Pattern: TBD </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) </li> <li> 56 stitches, cuff down. </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playhouse Socks</a><ul> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Playhouse colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li>I'd like to start a pair of socks for my friend, Laura. Last night I wound up a skein of the color way "The Huddle is Real" a Pigskin Party Exclusive from 2018 by <a href="https://queencityyarn.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn </a></li> <li>Rhinebeck packing- at least 2 pair of socks (maybe 3) Maybe another Dragon Belly shawl?</li> <li>Friday, I think I’ll wear my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/sandbar-cardi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandbar Cardi</a>by Toni Lipsey</li> <li>Saturday, if its cool enough and initial forecasts indicate it will be, I’ll wear my new <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/watayuki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watayuki</a> pullover</li> <li>Sunday I may wear my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace--frankie-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace &amp; Frankie Shawl</a></li> <li>I'll be packing my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-time-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice Time Hat</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-time-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cowl</a> for sure.</li> </ul>   From the Armchair   I share my tips on getting #RhinebeckReady. If you’re on my email newsletter list you’ll receive this PDF in the email newsletter going out w/ the podcast episode.   <ul> <li> Share your packing and your tips with #RhinebeckReady on Instagram. </li> <li>If you're coming to Rhinebeck, bring me a swatch! My friend Beverly is working on an art project with the theme “connection.” She wants to work with swatches from knitters all over the world into one piece.  Details: <ul> <li>Swatches DO NOT need to be blocked, or be from any particular type of fiber, color, or weight.</li> <li>Please attach the following info (if you bring your swatch in a plastic bag you can slip a note in it or just safety pin to it): Where are you from? (City, country) What did you swatch this for? (it’s ok to say just for fun or for this project)</li> <li>If you want me to send you a photo of the finished project, please include some sort of contact info - even just a ravelry name. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Knitting in Passing Riley took the sock I was knitting on at my Dad's birthday dinner. Millie asked to knit in the car on the way home but I had to tell her no.     KAL News     Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the October Post </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> <li> Tune in to see if you're the September winner </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Pigskin Party ‘19   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XU2nj8pzOBNEE2_uwGRl2GCSfc-MPQlIN5O4Xz3O5s/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944347" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Questions Thread</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End Zone Dance Thread</a> where you post your FOs, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coupon Code Thread</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of Prizes</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive Items from our Sponsors</a>!   <ul> <li>September Interception Winner Announced</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3964210" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">October Interception</a> sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/irocknits-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrocKnits!</a></li> </ul>   Pro Shop Sponsors <a href="http://www.2guysyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys Yarn Company</a> <a href="http://www.abstractfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abstract Fiber</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> <a href="http://www.agirlandherwool.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agirlandherwool</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/542602022/exclusive-pigskin-party-tribal-tattoo?ref=shop_home_active_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Designs of Acadia</a> (Pigskin Logo Bag) <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-schira" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagined Landscapes Designs</a> <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jdstudios480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JDStudios480</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a> <a href="http://www.knitosophy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitosophy Designs</a> <a href="http://www.knittersbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a> <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.prairiebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/sunsoaked_yarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.yarnloveyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Love</a>   Snack Shack Sponsors <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/anne-beady-designs-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Beady Designs</a> <a href="http://www.aplcraftshandmade.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">APLCrafts</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirchHollowFibers" 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href="http://www.unicornclean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNICORN CLEAN</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildbranchdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Branch Design</a> <a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> <a href="http://www.woodsyandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodsy and Wild</a>   Events   <ul> <li> <a href="https://indieuntangled.com/indie-untangled-rhinebeck-trunk-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indie Untangled</a> I’ll be attending in the 12-2p time slot. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.legacyfiberartz.com/pages/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needles Up!</a> Friday October 18, 2019. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center. I'm planning to attend after Indie Untangled. </li> <li> <a href="https://rbkyarnbazaar.wixsite.com/mysite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar </a>: Friday October 18 from 2-6p in Rhinebeck. Knit night event at 7:30p (must buy ticket). I am not planning to attend.  </li> <li> <a href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Sheep &amp; Wool Festival</a> (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 &amp; 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4). I'll be there both days! Come say hi.  </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fdd8UlGnm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whinebeck Bingo</a>- for those who can’t attend but want something fun to do that weekend- check out <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/idmaj28gmpj225x/Untitled_Artwork.pdf?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whinebeck Bingo</a> by the Knitmore Girls. This year there’s a printable Bingo card. Check off the things you do and share on social media! </li> <li> <a href="https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/fiberfestival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber Festival of New England</a>- November 2 &amp; 3 in Springfield, MA (I cannot attend this year). </li> </ul>     Contest, News &amp; Notes   <ul> <li>Check out the #BIPOCMAL2019 started by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/desamourdesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DesamourDesigns</a> on Instagram.<a href="https://desamourdesigns.com/2019/08/10/bipoc-make-along-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for a link to her website with all the details.</a></li> <li>If you want to do some charity knitting and crochet- consider making Refugee hats for those having to flee their homes in Congo and Angola: Maine Access Immigrant Network, 237 Oxford St. Suite 25A, Portland, ME 04101 </li> </ul>   Ask Me Anything I answered two questions from Instagram users.   <ul> <li>What are you most looking forward to at Rhinebeck? What’s on your wishlist?</li> <li>Knitting for the body one has now, rather than waiting until one loses/gains enough weight? </li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> I got to see my nephew Will’s footsol game last Friday which totally cheered me up after a tough day.  </li> <li>I received some beautiful flowers from Dan (to my office) while I was at conference.</li> <li> I attended the yarn bombing event I participated in with my family last Saturday. </li> <li> Dinner for Dad’s birthday- Millie (7) talked us into a sleepover. Highlights: snuggles before bed, holding hands, reading Polar Express, building her a sleeping fort next to the guest bed in what she calls "her room." Pancakes in the morning. Craft project.  </li> <li> My niece Aila (9) will be performing with Boston Ballet in the Nutcracker in Boston this winter. She’ll be a mouse and a polichinelle! </li> <li>BONUS AUDIO at the end with Millie</li> </ul>   Quote of the Week   “It is all a question of weeding out what you yourself like best to do, so that you can live most agreeably in a world full of an increasing number of disagreeable surprises.” -- M.F.K. 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Episode 171: #RhinebeckReady

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 175 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website.  This week’s segments included:  Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Imagined Landscapes Off the Needles Ribbit Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbit Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks  Yarn: Unknown Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan   Velvet Bear  Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum &amp; Blush Pink colorways Hook: H Used eyes and nose from 6060 on Etsy.   Beanie for Bernie  Pattern: improvised based on Gina’s Messy Bun Hat Hook: H (5.0mm) Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum color way  On the Needles Hattie’s Hedgehog   Pattern: Hedley the Hedgehog by by Moji-Moji Design Hook: B Yarn- Mystery yarn from stash (maybe wool/alpaca from Long Island Livestock co)  Dragon Belly  Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl  Hook: J (6.0 mm) Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.   Cadet Colors Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Cadet Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Gram’s 2019 Christmas Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Green Striped Ragg Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Brooklyn’s TeenyBeanie  Pattern: The TeenyBeanie by Vanessa Smith (Hooked on Sunshine Crochet) -free crochet pattern Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect (DK) Hook: E (3.5 mm)  Millie’s Lipsticks  Yarn: leftover fingering weight Hook: Unsure- it was handed down to me. Says 0 Pattern: made up as I went.  Soccer Ball  Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP)  Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in White and Black 12 pentagons. 20 hexagons.   Brainstorming  Before Christmas: Red Hat for Garret, 2 lipsticks for Millie, Hat and booties for Brooklyn (coming for sleepover this weekend). Ideally a hat for my dad, and a shawl for my grandmother (Dragon’s belly) Before New Year’s: hedgehog for Hattie. 2 more toys for our friends’ daughters.  Crafty Adventures  I enjoyed a crafty day Thanksgiving Weekend with Megg. She got all of the fabric cut for the front of a quilt for her youngest daughter Hattie. Helped her with that while I started some projects.  Knitting in Passing I shared stories of Millie spending lots of time on our recent trip to NH, knitting on “socks for Uncle Dan” which she proudly told anyone who inquired. Enjoyed some fiber chat with my cousin Chris’ wife Leah.   I met a lovely lady on the train who talked about caring for someone with special needs who would sometimes crochet a chain for hours. Other times she’d make a blanket. She still brings her friend yarn when she goes to visit.  KAL News Slay the Stash 2019  Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) – and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!  Check out the December Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media  Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019   January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn  We are not bringing Slay the Stash back as is in 2020:  Instead we’ll have a new quarterly challenge called the Quarterly Quest  Quench the Queue Lessen the Library  Free the Favorites Slay the Stash  Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along. Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Everything you need to know is linked in the  Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the  Rules,  Questions Thread,  End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs,  Coupon Code Thread,  List of Prizes,  Exclusive Items from our Sponsors! Pro Shop Sponsors   2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool  Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love  Snack Shack Sponsors   Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs Creations of Anomalous Mind Designs by Meliabella Fish Belly Fiber Works  Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns  Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag  Tin Can Knits UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild  Updates this episode  November Participation Winners November Interception Winner The WIPs interception runs through end of KAL. Check out the details  The WIPs Interception is POSTED! Team Check In  Events  Vogue Knitting Live in New York- January 16-19th.  Stitches West in Santa Clara- February 20-23   Contest, News &amp; Notes  I shared the sad news of Scott (Scooterpie) Manko’s passing  Tune in to Episode 56 (Down Cellar Studio Podcast episode from 2014) where I told the story about first meeting Scooterpie and the running joke that ensued.  Want to contribute to help out Amy? check out this link Want to send some handmade love Amy’s way?Check out this thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group  Life in Focus Plastic-free July Update What’s working well?   Bamboo toothbrush  Tooth soap from the Hippie Farmer  Bar soap in shower and sink  Charcoal bar soap for face  Coconut oil for eye make up remover   Argan oil from Trader Joe’s comes in glass  Misfit box every two weeks.  If you think you might like it, check out this link to get 25% off your first order.  Seltzer in can. Pour small amount into each glass or bottle of water for day  Hot and iced coffee cup with me.  Silverware and napkin and straw in purse and set in car.  Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar at work and home. Fits in my cup holder in the car. I do have a plastic cover but its made from recycled plastic and I use a metal straw with it.  Was a gift from my best friend. Link to Cuppow Lid that I use Made wash cloths for work- dishes. I already have cups, plates, silverware that stays at work and I was there. Was using paper towel. Cotton wash cloth dries quickly enough overnight its not a problem. Continue to use my reusable mug for coffee with metal straw.   Harder   Still buying the occasional plastic seltzer bottle or soda on the go.  Shampoo bar from Whole Foods + 1 from Hippie farmer. Neither worked. Ordered  Crush &amp; Brush Toothpaste tabs. They don’t foam up enough for my liking. Peanut butter- can buy in bulk w/ my jars only at one store locally and its not in my path. Haven’t been going back. Would like to make a point to go with 2-3 jars and refill. Berries and tomatoes in plastic containers.  Try to limit when I can, but I also value getting in whole foods- different nutrients etc.   On a Happy Note  Aila in the Nutcracker Crafty day with Megg Spotify for Christmas music Yoga by the Christmas Tree New glasses! 2 existing pairs with new lenses. 2 new pair.  Quote of the Week For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. –Audrey Hepburn Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:  Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio! 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 175 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/175" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out full show notes and photos on my website. </a> This week’s segments included: <ul> <li>Off the Needles</li> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>Knitting in Passing</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contest, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul> Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-schira" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagined Landscapes</a> Off the Needles <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-108" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ribbit Socks</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams</li> <li>Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Ribbit Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mystery-christmas-spirit-yarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li>Yarn: Unknown</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> <li>Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/velvet-valentine-crochet-bear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Velvet Bear</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman</li> <li>Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum &amp; Blush Pink colorways</li> <li>Hook: H</li> <li>Used eyes and nose from 6060 on Etsy. </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/beanie-for-bernie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beanie for Bernie</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: improvised based on Gina’s Messy Bun Hat</li> <li>Hook: H (5.0mm)</li> <li>Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Plum color way</li> </ul> On the Needles <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/hedley-the-hedgehog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hattie’s Hedgehog </a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Hedley the Hedgehog by by Moji-Moji Design</li> <li>Hook: B</li> <li>Yarn- Mystery yarn from stash (maybe wool/alpaca from Long Island Livestock co)</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Belly</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl </li> <li>Hook: J (6.0 mm)</li> <li>Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray. </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cadet-colors-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cadet Colors Socks</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams</li> <li>Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Cadet Colors Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-109" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram’s 2019 Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams</li> <li>Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Green Striped Ragg Colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/the-teenybeanie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn’s TeenyBeanie</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: The TeenyBeanie by Vanessa Smith (Hooked on Sunshine Crochet) -free crochet pattern</li> <li>Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect (DK)</li> <li>Hook: E (3.5 mm)</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/millies-lipsticks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millie’s Lipsticks</a> <ul> <li>Yarn: leftover fingering weight</li> <li>Hook: Unsure- it was handed down to me. Says 0</li> <li>Pattern: made up as I went.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/football-soccer-ball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soccer Ball</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP) </li> <li>Hook: F (3.75 mm)</li> <li>Yarn: Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in White and Black</li> <li>12 pentagons. 20 hexagons. </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li>Before Christmas: Red Hat for Garret, 2 lipsticks for Millie, Hat and booties for Brooklyn (coming for sleepover this weekend). Ideally a hat for my dad, and a shawl for my grandmother (Dragon’s belly)</li> <li>Before New Year’s: hedgehog for Hattie. 2 more toys for our friends’ daughters.</li> </ul> Crafty Adventures <ul> <li>I enjoyed a crafty day Thanksgiving Weekend with Megg. She got all of the fabric cut for the front of a quilt for her youngest daughter Hattie. Helped her with that while I started some projects.</li> </ul> Knitting in Passing I shared stories of Millie spending lots of time on our recent trip to NH, knitting on “socks for Uncle Dan” which she proudly told anyone who inquired. Enjoyed some fiber chat with my cousin Chris’ wife Leah.   I met a lovely lady on the train who talked about caring for someone with special needs who would sometimes crochet a chain for hours. Other times she’d make a blanket. She still brings her friend yarn when she goes to visit. KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li>Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) – and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li>Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3722513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">December Post</a></li> <li>Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media</li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li>January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a></li> <li>February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a></li> <li>March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a></li> <li>April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a></li> <li>May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a></li> <li>June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a></li> <li>July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a></li> <li>August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a></li> <li>September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a></li> <li>October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a></li> <li>November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a></li> <li>December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a></li> </ul> We are not bringing Slay the Stash back as is in 2020:  Instead we’ll have a new quarterly challenge called the Quarterly Quest <ol> <li>Quench the Queue</li> <li>Lessen the Library </li> <li>Free the Favorites</li> <li>Slay the Stash</li> </ol> Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along. Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Everything you need to know is linked in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XU2nj8pzOBNEE2_uwGRl2GCSfc-MPQlIN5O4Xz3O5s/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rules</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944347" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Questions Thread</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> End Zone Dance Thread</a> where you post your FOs, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Coupon Code Thread</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> List of Prizes</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Exclusive Items from our Sponsors</a>! Pro Shop Sponsors  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.2guysyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys Yarn Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.abstractfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abstract Fiber</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.agirlandherwool.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agirlandherwool</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/542602022/exclusive-pigskin-party-tribal-tattoo?ref=shop_home_active_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Designs of Acadia</a> (Pigskin Logo Bag)</li> <li><a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-schira" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagined Landscapes Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jdstudios480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JDStudios480</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.knitosophy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitosophy Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.knittersbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.prairiebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/sunsoaked_yarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.yarnloveyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Love</a></li> </ul> Snack Shack Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/anne-beady-designs-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Beady Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aplcraftshandmade.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">APLCrafts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirchHollowFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birch Hollow Fibers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Castiel Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnomalousMind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creations of Anomalous Mind</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/melissa-tuttle-sibley-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designs by Meliabella</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.geektasticfibers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geektastic Fibers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/irocknits-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrocKnits Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.javajennie.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/knit-wit-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit/Wit Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Men Fiber Arts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lilliputyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilliput Yarn</a></li> <li><a href="https://lolodidit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lolodidit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/knitty-natty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in Stitches</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mintrainyarns.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/nicole-simmons-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nicole Simmons Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.queencityyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/erin-kurup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade By Hand Designs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/shana-s-cohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shanalines Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tangerine-designs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tangerine Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tealtorchknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teal Torch Knits</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theprojectbag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Project Bag</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/tin-can-knits-on-ravelry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tin Can Knits</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unicornclean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNICORN CLEAN</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildbranchdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Branch Design</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.woodsyandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodsy and Wild</a></li> </ul> Updates this episode <ul> <li>November Participation Winners</li> <li>November Interception Winner</li> <li>The WIPs interception runs through end of KAL. Check out the details <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3982615/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The WIPs Interception is POSTED!</a></li> <li>Team Check In</li> </ul> Events <ul> <li><a href="https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/newyork2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vogue Knitting Live</a> in New York- January 16-19th. </li> <li><a href="https://www.knittinguniverse.com/West2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitches West</a> in Santa Clara- February 20-23</li> </ul> Contest, News &amp; Notes  I shared the sad news of Scott (Scooterpie) Manko’s passing  Tune in to <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/56/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 56</a> (Down Cellar Studio Podcast episode from 2014) where I told the story about first meeting Scooterpie and the running joke that ensued. <ul> <li>Want to contribute to help out Amy? <a href="https://everloved.com/life-of/scott-manko/donate/?goal=0_3b6e20eeb3-61a3e35169-296808093&amp;mc_cid=61a3e35169&amp;mc_eid=ae2540f214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out this link</a></li> <li>Want to send some handmade love Amy’s way?<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3984713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a></li> </ul> Life in Focus Plastic-free July Update What’s working well?  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UYFH6YO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamboo toothbrush </a></li> <li>Tooth soap from the <a href="https://thehippiefarmer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hippie Farmer </a></li> <li>Bar soap in shower and sink </li> <li>Charcoal bar soap for face </li> <li>Coconut oil for eye make up remover  </li> <li>Argan oil from Trader Joe’s comes in glass </li> <li>Misfit box every two weeks.  If you think you might like it, <a href="http://misfitsmarket.refr.cc/jenniferlassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out this link to get 25% off your first order</a>. </li> <li>Seltzer in can. Pour small amount into each glass or bottle of water for day </li> <li>Hot and iced coffee cup with me. </li> <li>Silverware and napkin and straw in purse and set in car. </li> <li>Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar at work and home. Fits in my cup holder in the car. I do have a plastic cover but its made from recycled plastic and I use a metal straw with it.  Was a gift from my best friend. Link to <a href="https://cuppow.com/collections/cuppow/products/original-cuppow-wide-with-straw-tek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuppow Lid that I use</a></li> <li>Made wash cloths for work- dishes. I already have cups, plates, silverware that stays at work and I was there. Was using paper towel. Cotton wash cloth dries quickly enough overnight its not a problem.</li> <li>Continue to use my reusable mug for coffee with metal straw. </li> </ul> Harder  <ul> <li>Still buying the occasional plastic seltzer bottle or soda on the go. </li> <li>Shampoo bar from Whole Foods + 1 from Hippie farmer. Neither worked.</li> <li>Ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QKFBB1C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crush &amp; Brush Toothpaste tabs</a>. They don’t foam up enough for my liking.</li> <li>Peanut butter- can buy in bulk w/ my jars only at one store locally and its not in my path. Haven’t been going back. Would like to make a point to go with 2-3 jars and refill.</li> <li>Berries and tomatoes in plastic containers.  Try to limit when I can, but I also value getting in whole foods- different nutrients etc. </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li>Aila in the Nutcracker</li> <li>Crafty day with Megg</li> <li>Spotify for Christmas music</li> <li>Yoga by the Christmas Tree</li> <li>New glasses! 2 existing pairs with new lenses. 2 new pair.</li> </ul> Quote of the Week For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. –Audrey Hepburn Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 175: Sock Take Over

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 162 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: AdoreKnit, Infinite Twist, and Knitters Brewing Company   Off the Needles   Dragon Belly Shawl    Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl Free crochet pattern   Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway. 2 skeins   Hook: F (3.75 mm)  Meters: 889 Secret Paths- Worsted   Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)   Hook: US I (5.5 mm)   Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, 50% wool, 50% alpaca. 2 skeins   Meters: 384  Secret Paths- Fingering   Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)   Hook: US H (5.0 mm)   Yarn: Madeline Tosh Twist Light in the Opaline colorway (2 skeins)   Meters: 884  Barcelona/ Porto Socks #1    Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Meters: 192    Stash Dash Total (to date): 2349 meters    On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2   Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Bronwyn Shawl (in blues)   Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)   Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash   Hook: J (6 mm)  Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)   Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)   Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper   Hook: J (6 mm)   Brainstorming  Stash Dash 2019 Goal: 15k Stash Dash 2019 Set in my Projects-  click here to see my projects.  A summer top for me. Debating between the Midnight Top, Britannia Beach Boxy Sweater and the most likely contender is the  Vanier V-Neck Tunic   2 crochet Christmas stockings   I may add border on crochet hexagon blanket- a good chance to try new edging. Have any ideas for me?   Christmas gifts- socks, shawls and toys. Also considering the Resistance Hat, a Boxy by Joji Locatelli, a cowl with leftovers from my Holly Press Fibers minis held with white for my niece Riley, another Hibernate blanket   I recently ordered: from Holly Press Fibers-  To Hike or To Knit Self striping- purple, mauve, orange taupe &amp; the Pearl &amp; Plum- Splash Pad Exclusive Project Bag      From the Armchair   The Fix on ABC (10 episodes, 1st season)   Bless this Mess on ABC  (6 episode, 1st season)   Yarn Punk- Episode 104 of the Be Hooked Crochet Podcast. Check out Vincent’s  website. Find him on Instagram as Knot.Bad  &amp; yarnpunk     Crafty Adventures     I made Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies with Emelyn.  Click here for the recipe.   We also made more melted crayon art. She used a wooden board, I used a canvas. We both made jellyfish. painted the top with watercolor and/or acrylic paint   In My Travels Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground   First time out on Kayaks for the season   Dan bought us a new tent,  Grand Hut 4, - worked out great.   We hiked at  Wolfe’s Neck State Park   Visited Maine Beer Company : They're doing great things. Check out 1% for the Planet    KAL News     Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (only 3 yards or less can remain). Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the  May post    Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group    For Official Rules, click here.    Pre Pool opener chat    Poolside Chat (to be opened 6/1)    Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!    Check out Splash Pad Party '19 Exclusive Items    Splash Pad Party '19 Prize Thread       Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit   Fibernymph Dye Works   Holly Press Fibers   Infinite Twist   Jennifer Lassonde Designs   Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Knit Style Yarns   Knitters Brewing Company   Pearl &amp; Plum   Prairie Bag Works   Sunsoaked Yarns   Snack Shack Sponsors   Anne Beady Designs   Brenda Castiel Designs    Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store   a girl and her wool   Heddi Craft Designs   Kino Knits   Knit/ Wit Designs   Love in Stitches   MediaPeruana Designs   Progress Keepers by Meliabella   Remade by Hand Designs   Windswept Designs       Events     19th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic- June 1 &amp; 2-  Windsor Fairgrounds Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  June 1 &amp; 2, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm  $5/adult, $8/adult 2 day pass $2/senior adult,  children under  12 are free. (3 hours from me- not sure I'll be going)   World Wide Knit in Public Day- Saturday June 8th. Find an event near you!   Check out the "Where are Jen &amp; Lisa" Thread in the group to see what events we'll be attending and feel free to note where you're going to find other friends also going!    Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019   Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter     Contest, News &amp; Notes    Ann Weaver is donating all pattern sale income to ACLU through end of June!  I ran a little pop-up contest over Memorial Day weekend on Instagram. Check out #getoutsideandcraft It's SO fun seeing what you were up to! Let’s keep it going all year!   Life in Focus 2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle    #30x30stopstroke challenge going well. I've exercised 30 minutes a day everyday this month! Design- I've been experimenting with a new shawl shape that was giving me fits. Then I stopped and focused on my goal--10 patterns. Not specific patterns. And I asked myself what if this was easy? That flipped the switch and now I'm swatching a new idea I’m psyched about. Why make it hard?! It's not necessary!    On a Happy Note   15th anniversary   Went out for beer and early dinner after a very long day at work     30x30stopstroke challenge- so far every day in May   Lots of good walks.   Trader Joe’s flowers. $5.99 last 2 weeks.   Quote of the Week  Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece. —Nadia Boulanger   ------   Thank you for tuning in!     Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: 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 162 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>From the Armchair</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>In my Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contest, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a>, <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieBagWorks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a>   Off the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Belly Shawl </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl Free crochet pattern </li> <li> Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway. 2 skeins </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li>Meters: 889</li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/secret-paths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Paths- Worsted</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Hook: US I (5.5 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, 50% wool, 50% alpaca. 2 skeins </li> <li> Meters: 384 </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/secret-paths-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Paths- Fingering</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Hook: US H (5.0 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Madeline Tosh Twist Light in the Opaline colorway (2 skeins) </li> <li> Meters: 884 </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barcelona/ Porto Socks #1 </a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li>Meters: 192</li> </ul>   Stash Dash Total (to date): 2349 meters    On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barcelona/Porto Socks #2</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/bronwyn-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bronwyn Shawl</a> (in blues) <ul> <li> Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash </li> <li> Hook: J (6 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/bronwyn-shawl-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bronwyn Shawl</a> (in purple) <ul> <li> Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper </li> <li> Hook: J (6 mm) </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li>Stash Dash 2019 Goal: 15k</li> <li>Stash Dash 2019 Set in my Projects- <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen?set=sd19&amp;view=large" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> click here to see my projects.</a></li> <li> A summer top for me. Debating between the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/midnight-top-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midnight Top</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/britannia-beach-box-sweater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Britannia Beach Boxy Sweater</a> and the most likely contender is the  <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanier-v-neck-tunic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanier V-Neck Tunic</a> </li> <li> 2 crochet Christmas stockings </li> <li> I may add border on crochet hexagon blanket- a good chance to try new edging. Have any ideas for me? </li> <li> Christmas gifts- socks, shawls and toys. Also considering the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/resistance-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resistance Hat</a>, a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boxy</a> by Joji Locatelli, a cowl with leftovers from my Holly Press Fibers minis held with white for my niece Riley, another <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hibernate-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hibernate blanket</a> </li> <li> I recently ordered: from Holly Press Fibers- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/649116873/to-hike-or-to-knit-self-striping-hand?ref=shop_home_active_1&amp;pro=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> To Hike or To Knit</a> Self striping- purple, mauve, orange taupe &amp; the Pearl &amp; Plum- <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911857/1-25#5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Pad Exclusive Project Bag </a> </li> </ul>   From the Armchair <ul> <li> <a href="https://abc.go.com/shows/the-fix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fix</a> on ABC (10 episodes, 1st season) </li> <li> <a href="https://abc.go.com/shows/bless-this-mess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bless this Mess</a> on ABC  (6 episode, 1st season) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2019/02/21/yarn-punk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Punk- Episode 104 of the Be Hooked Crochet Podcast</a>. Check out Vincent’s <a href="https://knotbadami.com/?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=resource&amp;utm_campaign=episode_104&amp;utm_content=guest_website" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> website</a>. Find him on Instagram as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knot.bad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knot.Bad </a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnpunk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yarnpunk</a> </li> </ul>   Crafty Adventures   <ul> <li> I made Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies with Emelyn. <a href="https://www.thescranline.com/nutella-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here for the recipe.</a> </li> <li> We also made more melted crayon art. She used a wooden board, I used a canvas. We both made jellyfish. painted the top with watercolor and/or acrylic paint </li> </ul> In My Travels <a href="https://www.freeportcamping.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground</a> <ul> <li> First time out on Kayaks for the season </li> <li> Dan bought us a new tent, <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/128687/rei-co-op-grand-hut-4-tent?sku=1286870002&amp;store=82&amp;cm_mmc=PLA_Google_LIA%7C404_1050560217%7C1286870002%7Cnone%7C3d5a6e06-8280-419e-b7f3-319b1db7734e%7Cpla-296303633664&amp;lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA%7C404_1050560217%7C1286870002%7Cnone%7C3d5a6e06-8280-419e-b7f3-319b1db7734e&amp;kclid=3d5a6e06-8280-419e-b7f3-319b1db7734e&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuLPnBRDjARIsACDzGL2_Fgs9hHTkxKrPfuXUF6HRp2TLSqOpw3y3JyI_LpSglMIHatkdb7waAuVPEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Grand Hut 4</a>, - worked out great. </li> <li> We hiked at <a href="https://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wolfe’s Neck State Park</a> </li> <li> Visited <a href="https://www.freeportcamping.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine Beer Company </a>: They're doing great things. Check out <a href="https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1% for the Planet </a> </li> </ul> KAL News   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25#1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slay the Stash 2019</a> <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (only 3 yards or less can remain). Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3912960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> May post </a> </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911853" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out the Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ubu1JwALE2jN16ujrvNT5EpYoDIcQjovL2NYFTy4Ka8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> For Official Rules, click here.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3904944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pre Pool opener chat</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3911862" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Poolside Chat</a> (to be opened 6/1) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911859" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to see Coupon Codes</a> especially for you from our sponsors! </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911857" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out Splash Pad Party '19 Exclusive Items</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Splash Pad Party '19 Prize Thread</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Pro Shop Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.kingdomfleeceandfiberworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/javajennie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" 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="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlandPlum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl &amp; Plum</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.priairebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsoakedyarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a> </li> </ul> Snack Shack Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/beadyam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Beady Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Castiel Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/corrine-walchers-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/agirlandherwool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a girl and her wool</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/heddi-craft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heddi Craft Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/Sarah-jordan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit/ Wit Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/knitty-natty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in Stitches</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristen-jancuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MediaPeruana Designs</a> </li> <li> Progress Keepers by Meliabella </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/erin-kurup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade by Hand Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> </li> </ul>     Events   <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic</a>- June 1 &amp; 2-  Windsor Fairgrounds Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  June 1 &amp; 2, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm  $5/adult, $8/adult 2 day pass $2/senior adult,  children under  12 are free. (3 hours from me- not sure I'll be going) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.wwkipday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Wide Knit in Public Day</a>- Saturday June 8th. Find an event near you! </li> <li> Check out the "<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3576154" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where are Jen &amp; Lis</a>a" Thread in the group to see what events we'll be attending and feel free to note where you're going to find other friends also going! </li> <li>  Online Event: Knit Girllls annual <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knit-girllls/3873690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Dash KAL</a> will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 </li> <li> Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/ann-weaver" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ann Weaver</a> is donating all pattern sale income to ACLU through end of June!</li> <li> I ran a little pop-up contest over Memorial Day weekend on Instagram. Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/getoutsideandcraft/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#getoutsideandcraft</a> It's SO fun seeing what you were up to! Let’s keep it going all year! </li> </ul> Life in Focus 2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle   <ul> <li>#30x30stopstroke challenge going well. I've exercised 30 minutes a day everyday this month!</li> <li>Design- I've been experimenting with a new shawl shape that was giving me fits. Then I stopped and focused on my goal--10 patterns. Not specific patterns. And I asked myself what if this was easy? That flipped the switch and now I'm swatching a new idea I’m psyched about. Why make it hard?! It's not necessary!</li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> 15th anniversary <ul> <li> Went out for beer and early dinner after a very long day at work </li> </ul> </li> <li> 30x30stopstroke challenge- so far every day in May </li> <li> Lots of good walks. </li> <li> Trader Joe’s flowers. $5.99 last 2 weeks. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece. —Nadia Boulanger   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Twitter: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener 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>

Episode 162: Secret Paths to Stash Dash

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 163 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes, click here for links AND photo.   This week's segments included:      Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Pearl &amp; Plum, Fibernymph Dye Works &amp; Prairie Bag Works     Off the Needles   Secret Paths of Christmas   Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)   Hook: US I (5.5 mm)   Yarn: Malabrigo Ríos in the Teal Feather Colorway (2 skeins)   380 Meters  Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  297 Meters Tutorial Dishcloth  Pattern: to be released along with GoodReader Tutorial Yarn: Lily Sugar &amp; Cream in the Greige colorway Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) 28 Meters  Hexagon Scrappy Blanket   Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial   Yarn: leftover sock yarn   Hook: D 3.25 mm  Instructions on how to make half hexagons 1782 Meters Autumnal Mitts   Pattern: Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles (free knitting pattern)   Yarn: Bijou Spun (75/25 Yak/Merino) DK weight yarn in Color 50-034 (teal/blue   Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)   Started in October 2014. Made the second in 4 train rides &amp; about 30 minutes on a Sunday morning     Stash Dash total so far: 4915 Meters   On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2   Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Bronwyn Shawl (in blues)   Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)   Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash   Hook: J (6 mm)   Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)   Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)   Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper   Hook: J (6 mm)  West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks   Pattern: TBD   Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway   Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)  Spooky Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way   Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)  Autumn Stripes Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn   Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)   Rainbow Hexagon Blanket   Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons &amp; Half-Hexagons Hook: K (6.5mm) Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash Inspired by IG post from knitmom2one  Brainstorming Still haven't decided on a summer crochet sweater- so instead I'm just trolling Instagram and Ravelry for other ideas.    Sandy Shores Cover Up by Anna Riley. $3.50 Crochet pattern. Inmost Cardigan by Linda Skuja  From the Armchair Podcasts I'm enjoying  YouTube podcast- Ocean State Yarncast : hosted by Coral and Rachel. Audio Podcast: Craft Cook Read Repeat Hosted by Monica and Cortney.  Tune in to hear my review of  WipFit by Cate Carter-Evans. $10 PDF Workbook available on the Infinite Twist website.    Crafty Adventures  I am crocheting an edging on trim on skirt for Riley with leftover turquoise fingering weight yarn. Began also adding edging to pockets. Purchased a Fiskars Skip Rotary Blade that works with my rotary cutter. Perforates fabric every 1/4 inch.   KAL News    Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the June Post   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media  Official Rules for 2019   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019       January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn       Events  Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019   Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter       Contest, News &amp; Notes   Ice Time Hat featured on Style Craft blog on 5/30/19   My latest shawl pattern is now available on Ravelry! Riley Rose Hat is a 5-colored slouchy hat based on the stitch patterns in my Riley Rose shawl. It is an easy to knit hat project where the stitch patterns and colors change just often enough to keep you from getting bored! Pairs beautifully with the Riley Rose Shawl &amp; Cowl. Get 50% off though 6/15. No coupon code required.     Life in Focus   Building muscle- I am still working hard and learning to better find the fine line between pushing myself hard enough without going too far and causing a real pain flare.   Design- the Riley Rose Hat is my 6th pattern of year (Goal=10).   On a Happy Note   Met knitting friends at Article 15 Brewing. Saw friend and designer Jenn Sheelen   Enjoyed my nieces' Riley and Millie’s dance recital.   Kayaking Sunday Whitman’s pond in Weymouth MA   Quote of the Week  “Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere wholeheartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation.” -- W.H. Sheldon   ------   Thank you for tuning in!     Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: 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 163 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes, <a href="downcellarstudio.com/163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here for links AND photo</a>.   This week's segments included:     <ul> <li>Off the Needles</li> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>From the Armchair</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contest, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlandPlum" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl &amp; Plum</a>, <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.PriaireBagWorks.Etsy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a>     Off the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/secret-paths-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Paths of Christmas</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Hook: US I (5.5 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Malabrigo Ríos in the Teal Feather Colorway (2 skeins) </li> <li> 380 Meters </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-96" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li>297 Meters</li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/tutorial-dishcloth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tutorial Dishcloth</a> <ul> <li>Pattern: to be released along with GoodReader Tutorial</li> <li>Yarn: Lily Sugar &amp; Cream in the Greige colorway</li> <li>Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)</li> <li>28 Meters</li> </ul><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/hexagon-scrappy-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> He</a><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/hexagon-scrappy-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">xagon 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> <li>Instructions on how to make <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/tutorial-free-pattern-crochet-half-hexagon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">half hexagons</a></li> <li>1782 Meters</li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/autumnal-mitts-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumnal Mitts</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles (free knitting pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Bijou Spun (75/25 Yak/Merino) DK weight yarn in Color 50-034 (teal/blue </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) </li> <li> Started in October 2014. Made the second in 4 train rides &amp; about 30 minutes on a Sunday morning </li> </ul>   Stash Dash total so far: 4915 Meters   On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barcelona/Porto Socks #2</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/bronwyn-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bronwyn Shawl</a> (in blues) <ul> <li> Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash </li> <li> Hook: J (6 mm) </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/bronwyn-shawl-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bronwyn Shawl</a> (in purple) <ul> <li> Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper </li> <li> Hook: J (6 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: TBD </li> <li> Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooky Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Stripes Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rainbow-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rainbow Hexagon Blanket </a> <ul> <li>Pattern: <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons</a> &amp; <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/tutorial-free-pattern-crochet-half-hexagon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Half-Hexagons</a></li> <li>Hook: K (6.5mm)</li> <li>Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash</li> <li>Inspired by IG post from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitmom2one/summer-garden-granny-square" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">knitmom2one</a></li> </ul> Brainstorming Still haven't decided on a summer crochet sweater- so instead I'm just trolling Instagram and Ravelry for other ideas.   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandy-shores-coverup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandy Shores Cover Up</a> by Anna Riley. $3.50 Crochet pattern.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/inmost-cardigan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inmost Cardigan</a> by Linda Skuja</li> </ul> From the Armchair Podcasts I'm enjoying <ul> <li>YouTube podcast- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczoAiGO3ohL5Ttq1C97RUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ocean State Yarncast </a>: hosted by Coral and Rachel.</li> <li>Audio Podcast: <a href="https://craftcookreadrepeat.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Cook Read Repeat</a> Hosted by Monica and Cortney.</li> </ul> Tune in to hear my review of  WipFit by Cate Carter-Evans. $10 PDF Workbook available on the <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/shop/wipfit-workbook" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist website</a>.   Crafty Adventures <ul> <li>I am crocheting an edging on trim on skirt for Riley with leftover turquoise fingering weight yarn. Began also adding edging to pockets.</li> <li>Purchased a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-193610-1001-Perforating-Rotary-Replacement/dp/B06Y4HVRHW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2VXY8XF68L7L2&amp;keywords=fiskars+skip+cut+rotary+cutter+blade&amp;qid=1560429487&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=fiskars+skip+rot%2Caps%2C126&amp;sr=8-3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fiskars Skip Rotary Blade</a> that works with my rotary cutter. Perforates fabric every 1/4 inch.</li> </ul> KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3922524" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">June Post</a> </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Official Rules for 2019 </a></li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019   <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul>   Events  Online Event: Knit Girllls annual <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knit-girllls/3873690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Dash KAL</a> will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 <ul> <li> Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter </li> </ul>     Contest, News &amp; Notes   <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/fathers-day-making/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice Time Hat</a> featured on Style Craft blog on 5/30/19   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riley-rose-hat" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My latest shawl pattern is now available on Ravelry!</a> Riley Rose Hat is a 5-colored slouchy hat based on the stitch patterns in my <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/rileyrose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riley Rose shawl</a>. It is an easy to knit hat project where the stitch patterns and colors change just often enough to keep you from getting bored! Pairs beautifully with the Riley Rose <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/rileyrose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawl </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/designs/rileyrosecowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cowl</a>. Get 50% off though 6/15. No coupon code required.     Life in Focus <ul> <li> Building muscle- I am still working hard and learning to better find the fine line between pushing myself hard enough without going too far and causing a real pain flare. </li> <li> Design- the Riley Rose Hat is my 6th pattern of year (Goal=10). </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Met knitting friends at <a href="https://articlefifteenbrewing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Article 15 Brewing</a>. Saw friend and designer <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/jennsheelen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Sheelen</a> </li> <li> Enjoyed my nieces' Riley and Millie’s dance recital. </li> <li> Kayaking Sunday Whitman’s pond in Weymouth MA </li> </ul> Quote of the Week “Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere wholeheartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation.” -- W.H. Sheldon   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Twitter: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener 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>

Episode 163- Making a Splash

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 167 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found at: www.downcellarstudio.com/167    This week's segments included:  Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week  Off the Needles   Holden Cable Crochet Hat    Pattern: Holden Cable Crochet Hat by Lakeside Loops ($5 crochet pattern)   Yarn: Sugarbush Yarns Dawson (Bulky weight; 50% llama, 50% merino) in the Wandering Vine Colorway (red)   Hook: K 6.5mm  157 meters    Rainbow Hexagon Blanket    Hook: K (6.5mm)   Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash   Saw IG post from  knitmom2one  Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons &amp;  Half-Hexagons Meters: 1395   Ryan’s Rainbow Cozy    Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up   Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm)   Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde   Meters: 56    Pink &amp; Purple Cozies    Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up   Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm)   Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde  208 meters Deja Blue Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Deja Blue colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Meters: 262    I'm designing a hat using Goosey Fibers: 131 meters    Stash Dash KAL: 11,528 meters to date   On the Needles   Coffee Break Socks    Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Coffee Break Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Gina’s Messy Bun Hat   Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Dover Sand colorway. blue   Hook: H 5.0 mm   Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat  Holly Press Fibers Boxy   Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)   Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness &amp; Seeking You + 3 mystery skeins from stash. Using fingering held double.  Sandbar Cardi   Yarn: Berocco Summer Silk in the colorway 4006 Boardwalk   Hook: K (6.5 mm)   Pattern: Sandbar Cardi by Toni Lipsey (crochet pattern $7)   This will likely be a #RhineBIPOCsweater for me    Crafty Adventures I learned some basic Embroidery from my friend Beverly. On the way home, I ordered this tracing light box for use in future projects.   Knitting in Passing I shared a story about meeting a man in Baltimore who told us a story about how he learned to crochet during recovery from surgery. In My Travels Tune in for stories about my recent trip to visit with friends in Baltimore  I got out walking - cool park trails on Sunday morning We enjoyed Paper Moon for breakfast. We visited a cute plant store B.Willow and I purchased a Tinted Lip balm (with no plastic container) from Priya Means Love.   KAL News    Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the August Post  Tune in to see if you're the July winner!   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn       The Splash Pad is closed for the season! Tune in to see if you won a prize.     Pigskin Party: the 6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off on September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.    All of the details you need can be found in  Pigskin '19 Start Here Thread   Want to sponsor? Details for the Sponsor options can be found  here.   Tune in to hear more about this year's Team option   Get your Pigskin Party Logo Bag here!  Don't forget to use #DCSPigskinParty19 on Instagram!     Pro Shop Sponsors (so far)   Abstract Fiber   AdoreKnit   agirlandherwool    Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag)   Fibernymph Dye Works   Holly Press Fibers   Imagined Landscapes Designs   Infinite Twist   JDStudios480   Jennifer Lassonde Designs   Knitosophy Designs   Knitters Brewing Company   Prairie Bag Works   Progress Keepers by Meliabella   Sunsoaked Yarns   Yarn Love     Snack Shack Sponsors (so far)   Anne Beady Designs   APLCrafts   Birch Hollow Fibers   Brenda Castiel Designs   Designs by Meliabella   Geektastic Fibers   IrocKnits Designs   Kino Knits   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Knit/Wit Designs   Leading Men Fiber Arts   Lilliput Yarn   Love in Stitches   Queen City Yarn   Remade By Hand Designs   Shanalines Designs   Teal Torch Knits   The Project Bag   UNICORN CLEAN   Windswept Designs   Woodsy and Wild       Events   Online Events   Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter   The Blanket Project- the Art Division and other groups throughout the country have begun knitting and quilting blankets for children at the border. Social Media:  Feel free to share your pictures/videos with us using the hashtags #theblanketprojectla #artdivisionla Instagram: @artdivisionla    Facebook: @artdivision.org  Twitter: @ArtDivisionLA  Knitted, Quilted, Crocheted and Fleece tie/knot Blankets are welcome.     Local Events  August 31st- Lexington MA- 12 – 4 PM, Lexington’s Spinning Protest Harrington Road (across from the Battle Green) Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul- September 12-15- Friday September 13 6p-8p I'll be hosting a trunk show and cast on party at Yarn's End in Hanover Friday September 13th from 6-8p Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019 VT Sheep &amp; Wool- October 5 &amp; 6, 2019 NY Sheep &amp; Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 &amp; 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4) Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center     Indie Untangled (sold out)     Ask Me Anything This episode I answered two questions from Instagram.  MegsDuffy- How do you stay motivated when you have so much going on??? ProudfootK- Plans for fall sweater knitting? Tips on curating your stash/or curbing stash acquisitions?   In my answer I mentioned the Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter &amp; Stash Fit workbook by Cate Carter Evans. Check out my review in Episode 156 of the podcast.      On a Happy Note   Old friends: my friend Laura visited the first weekend in August. I spent last weekend with friends I've know for more than 12 years- originally met through scrapbooking.   Cooler mornings.   Long walks outside.     Quote of the Week There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” -- William Shakespeare,  Hamlet    ------   Thank you for tuning in!    Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: 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 167 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found at: <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.downcellarstudio.com/167</a>    This week's segments included: <ul> <li>Off the Needles</li> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Crafty Adventures</li> <li>Knitting in Passing</li> <li>In my Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Ask Me Anything</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul> Off the Needles  <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/holden-cable-crochet-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Holden Cable Crochet Hat </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Holden Cable Crochet Hat by Lakeside Loops ($5 crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Sugarbush Yarns Dawson (Bulky weight; 50% llama, 50% merino) in the Wandering Vine Colorway (red) </li> <li> Hook: K 6.5mm </li> <li>157 meters </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rainbow-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rainbow Hexagon Blanket </a> <ul> <li> Hook: K (6.5mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash </li> <li> Saw IG post from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitmom2one/summer-garden-granny-square" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> knitmom2one</a> </li> <li>Pattern: <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons</a> &amp; <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/tutorial-free-pattern-crochet-half-hexagon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Half-Hexagons</a></li> <li>Meters: 1395</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ball-band-with-a-twist-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ryan’s Rainbow Cozy </a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up </li> <li> Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde </li> <li> Meters: 56  </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ball-band-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink &amp; Purple Cozies </a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up </li> <li> Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde </li> <li>208 meters</li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deja Blue Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Deja Blue colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li>Meters: 262 </li> </ul> <ul> <li>I'm designing a hat using <a href="https://www.gooseyfibers.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Goosey Fibers</a>: 131 meters</li> </ul>   Stash Dash KAL: 11,528 meters to date   On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-102" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee Break Socks </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Coffee Break Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/gina-messy-bun-hat-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gina’s Messy Bun Hat</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Dover Sand colorway. blue </li> <li> Hook: H 5.0 mm </li> <li> Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/worsted-boxy-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers Boxy</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli </li> <li> Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness &amp; Seeking You + 3 mystery skeins from stash. Using fingering held double. </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/sandbar-cardi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sandbar Cardi</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Berocco Summer Silk in the colorway 4006 Boardwalk </li> <li> Hook: K (6.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: Sandbar Cardi by Toni Lipsey (crochet pattern $7) </li> <li> This will likely be a #RhineBIPOCsweater for me  </li> </ul> Crafty Adventures I learned some basic Embroidery from my friend Beverly. On the way home, I ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PDXZYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this tracing light box</a> for use in future projects.   Knitting in Passing I shared a story about meeting a man in Baltimore who told us a story about how he learned to crochet during recovery from surgery. In My Travels Tune in for stories about my recent trip to visit with friends in Baltimore <ul> <li>I got out walking - cool park trails on Sunday morning</li> <li>We enjoyed <a href="http://papermoondiner24.com/page/menu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Moon</a> for breakfast. We visited a cute plant store B.Willow and I purchased a Tinted Lip balm (with no plastic container) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PriyaMeansLove" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Priya Means Love</a>. </li> </ul> KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3942944/1-25#3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">August Post</a> </li> <li>Tune in to see if you're the July winner! </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul>   The Splash Pad is closed for the season! Tune in to see if you won a prize.     Pigskin Party: the 6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off on September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   <ul> <li>All of the details you need can be found in <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pigskin '19 Start Here Thread </a></li> <li> Want to sponsor? Details for the Sponsor options can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gDv-DJ-HkTeGfwYzOK0DkWVR-HyBfmJaf42o0o9Gg14/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here.</a> </li> <li> Tune in to hear more about this year's Team option </li> <li> Get your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/542602022/exclusive-pigskin-party-tribal-tattoo?ref=shop_home_active_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pigskin Party Logo Bag here</a>! </li> <li>Don't forget to use #DCSPigskinParty19 on Instagram! </li> </ul>   Pro Shop Sponsors (so far) <ol> <li> <a href="http://www.abstractfiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abstract Fiber</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.agirlandherwool.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agirlandherwool</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/542602022/exclusive-pigskin-party-tribal-tattoo?ref=shop_home_active_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Designs of Acadia</a> (Pigskin Logo Bag) </li> <li> <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-schira" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagined Landscapes Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jdstudios480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JDStudios480</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.knitosophy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitosophy Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.knittersbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitters Brewing Company</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.prairiebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/sunsoaked_yarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.yarnloveyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Love</a> </li> </ol>   Snack Shack Sponsors (so far) <ol> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/anne-beady-designs-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Beady Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.aplcraftshandmade.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">APLCrafts</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirchHollowFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birch Hollow Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Castiel Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/melissa-tuttle-sibley-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designs by Meliabella</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.geektasticfibers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geektastic Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/irocknits-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrocKnits Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.javajennie.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/knit-wit-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit/Wit Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Men Fiber Arts</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.lilliputyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilliput Yarn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/knitty-natty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in Stitches</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.queencityyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/erin-kurup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade By Hand Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/shana-s-cohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shanalines Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.tealtorchknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teal Torch Knits</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theprojectbag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Project Bag</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.unicornclean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNICORN CLEAN</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.woodsyandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodsy and Wild</a> </li> </ol>     Events   Online Events <ul> <li> Knit Girllls annual <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knit-girllls/3873690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Dash KAL</a> will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter </li> <li> <a href="https://www.artdivision.org/the-blanket-project.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blanket Project</a>- the Art Division and other groups throughout the country have begun knitting and quilting blankets for children at the border. Social Media:  Feel free to share your pictures/videos with us using the hashtags #theblanketprojectla #artdivisionla Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artdivisionla/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@artdivisionla</a>    Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artdivision.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@artdivision.org</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtDivisionLA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ArtDivisionLA</a> <ul> <li>Knitted, Quilted, Crocheted and Fleece tie/knot Blankets are welcome. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Local Events <ul> <li>August 31st- Lexington MA- 12 – 4 PM, <a href="https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lexington’s Spinning Protest</a> Harrington Road (across from the Battle Green)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/429131107683123/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul</a>- September 12-15- Friday September 13 6p-8p I'll be hosting a trunk show and cast on party at Yarn's End in Hanover Friday September 13th from 6-8p</li> <li><a href="http://www.yarn-crawl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Boston Yarn Crawl</a>- October 3-6, 2019</li> <li><a href="https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VT Sheep &amp; Wool</a>- October 5 &amp; 6, 2019</li> <li><a href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Sheep &amp; Wool Festival</a> (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 &amp; 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)</li> <li><a href="https://www.legacyfiberartz.com/pages/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needles Up!</a> Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center   </li> <li> <a href="https://indieuntangled.com/indie-untangled-rhinebeck-trunk-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indie Untangled</a> (sold out) </li> </ul>   Ask Me Anything This episode I answered two questions from Instagram. <ol> <li>MegsDuffy- How do you stay motivated when you have so much going on???</li> <li>ProudfootK- Plans for fall sweater knitting? Tips on curating your stash/or curbing stash acquisitions?  <ul> <li>In my answer I mentioned the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=soldotna%26sort=best%26view=captioned_thumbs%26page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soldotna Crop</a> by Caitlin Hunter &amp; <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/shop/stashfit-workbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Fit</a> workbook by Cate Carter Evans. Check out my review in <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/156/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 156</a> of the podcast.</li> </ul> </li> </ol>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Old friends: my friend Laura visited the first weekend in August. I spent last weekend with friends I've know for more than 12 years- originally met through scrapbooking. </li> <li> Cooler mornings. </li> <li> Long walks outside. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” -- William Shakespeare, <a href="https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/p9ud8k7lna9h9w57kfq/o8ukhqh6r8wg4d/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbXpuLnRvLzJGakpXb2U=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hamlet</a>   ------   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: <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>

Episode 167: Rainbows, Friends & KALs

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 161 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    On the Needles 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: Infinite Twist, Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks &amp; Fibernymph Dye Works   On the Needles Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Autumn Stripes Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn   Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)   Dragon Belly Shawl    Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl (Free crochet pattern)   Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway   Hook: F (3.75 mm)   I'm working on another sample for a new design that will match the Riley Rose Shawl &amp; Riley Rose Cowl.  This hat is knit out of Holly Press Fibers Sheepish minis (5 colors) - Petticoat series. I've started a new 4 color, fingering weight shawl design. Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when patterns are released (and to get the best intro coupon)   Brainstorming Just back from beach vacation. Wore my Amma crochet top and my Easy Swim Cover up which is making me want to whip up something else for summer. Any suggestions?     From the Armchair  Tune in to hear my review and some highlights from Atomic Habits by James Clear   Atomic Habits by James Clear I also mentioned Gretchen Rubin's  Better than Before&amp; Jon Acuff's  Finish   In My Travels     Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Punta Cana- we stayed at the Iberostar Punta Cana.   20 of us went to celebrate Dan's friend's Dad's 80th birthday. We ordered these silly t-shirts as surprise and he loved them. T-shirts are from Arielle’s Treasures   Travel Tips   Run water through coffee maker (without coffee) to heat it.   Finally got our answer to "how much sunscreen is enough?" Answer: 7 days, 2 people, 3 spray sunscreens (plus something for face). Rashguard and hats are a must.   Traveling with own water bottle was great. Dan and I filled with ice and water at breakfast lunch and dinner to always have water with us. I brought small container dish soap and cleaned in room with a face cloth.   Have a pen handy for immigration and custom forms. Pack an extra for a friend too!   Always negotiate price with vendors when prices aren’t listed. It may feel weird - and you have to be willing to walk away. They WILL let you walk away if they’re not going to make a profit.   KAL News    Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the  May Post Thank you to Another Crafty Girl for sponsoring in May!   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Splash Pad Party- runs June 1 through July 31 2019     Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   For Official Rules, click here.  Pre Pool opener chat  Poolside Chat (to be opened 6/1)  Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!  Check out Splash Pad Party '19 Exclusive Items  Splash Pad Party '19 Prize Thread Use #splashpadparty19 to show us what you're up to to prep for the Splash Pad   Sponsor Spots STILL AVAILABLE. Click here to learn more!      Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit   Fibernymph Dye Works   Holly Press Fibers   Infinite Twist   Jennifer Lassonde Designs   Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Knit Style Yarns   Knitters Brewing Company   Pearl &amp; Plum   Prairie Bag Works   Sunsoaked Yarns     Snack Shack Sponsors   Brenda Castiel Designs   Heddi Craft Designs   Kino Knits   Knit/ Wit Designs   Love in Stitches   MediaPeruana Designs   Remade by Hand Designs   Windswept Designs    Events   Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village: May 25-27 9:30a-5p One Day Pass $28 for adults, $26 senior, $14 kids   MA Sheep and Wool:May 26&amp; 27 in Cummington, MA Fair Admission:Parking - $10 per car,  $15 for a two day pass   19th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic- June 1 &amp; 2-  Windsor Fairgrounds Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  June 1 &amp; 2, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm  $5/adult, $8/adult 2 day pass $2/senior adult,  children under  12 are free. (3 hours from me- not sure I'll be going)   World Wide Knit in Public Day- Saturday June 8th. Find an event near you!  Check out the "Where are Jen &amp; Lisa" Thread in the group to see what events we'll be attending and feel free to note where you're going to find other friends also going!   Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019  Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter  Life in Focus 2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle   Designs   Beginning of a new design is always scary for me but I talk a bit about how I work through that.  I also got a lot of value out of  he Life Coach School- Episode 266 Why Change is Hard    Build Muscle   I'm participating in the #30x30stopstroke challenge The goal is to get as many as of us as possible to exercise for 30 minutes a day for 30 days in May—to help prevent stroke, maintain and increase our physical and mental well-being, and have some fun!     I've been trying out something new called the "on the clock" challenge   I start stop watch on my phone when I first feel hungry. Drink some water and then see if the hunger stays the same or gets stronger. Many times I can go over an hour before anything really changes.  It's fun when its a game and a good way to learn more about what my body actually needs. Hunger is not always an emergency.  I can eat any time I like... but its helped me realize I don't always need a snack when I think I might.  On a Happy Note   Software upgrade at work went well!   Mother's Day- with Mom, Dad, Gram and my cousin Gayle-- played Skipbo, watched Red Sox and had a nice lunch together at Mom's house. Shared stories and photos from our trip.   Quote of the Week  Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.   —Jim Rohn ------      Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: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 161 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   <ul> <li>On the Needles</li> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>From the Armchair</li> <li>In my Travels</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a>, <a href="http://www.kingdomfleeceandfiberworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a>   On the Needles <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-96" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Stripes Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Belly Shawl </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl (Free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> </ul> I'm working on another sample for a new design that will match the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riley-rose-shawl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Riley Rose Shawl</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riley-rose-cowl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Riley Rose Cowl. </a> This hat is knit out of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> Sheepish minis (5 colors) - Petticoat series. I've started a new 4 color, fingering weight shawl design. <a href="http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when patterns are released (and to get the best intro coupon)</a>   Brainstorming Just back from beach vacation. Wore my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/amma-granny-square-top" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amma crochet top</a> and my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/swim-cover-up" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Swim Cover up</a> which is making me want to whip up something else for summer. Any suggestions?     From the Armchair  Tune in to hear my review and some highlights from Atomic Habits by James Clear <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_3?crid=14FIA1OZK2OK1&amp;keywords=james+clear+atomic+habits&amp;qid=1557761942&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=james+clear%2Caps%2C123&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atomic Habits by James Clear</a></li> <li>I also mentioned Gretchen Rubin's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Before-Habits-Procrastinate/dp/0385348630/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=better+than+before&amp;qid=1557761904&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Better than Before</a>&amp; Jon Acuff's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Give-Yourself-Gift-Done/dp/0525537317/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3PEWHM70CYLZA&amp;keywords=finish+jon+acuff+book&amp;qid=1557761926&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=finish+jon+%2Caps%2C123&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Finish</a></li> </ul>  In My Travels   <ul> <li> Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Punta Cana- we stayed at the <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/punta-cana/iberostar-punta-cana" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Iberostar Punta Cana. </a> </li> <li>20 of us went to celebrate Dan's friend's Dad's 80th birthday. We ordered these silly t-shirts as surprise and he loved them. T-shirts are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AriellesTreasures03" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arielle’s Treasures </a></li> </ul> Travel Tips <ul> <li> Run water through coffee maker (without coffee) to heat it. </li> <li> Finally got our answer to "how much sunscreen is enough?" Answer: 7 days, 2 people, 3 spray sunscreens (plus something for face). Rashguard and hats are a must. </li> <li> Traveling with own water bottle was great. Dan and I filled with ice and water at breakfast lunch and dinner to always have water with us. I brought small container dish soap and cleaned in room with a face cloth. </li> <li> Have a pen handy for immigration and custom forms. Pack an extra for a friend too! </li> <li> Always negotiate price with vendors when prices aren’t listed. It may feel weird - and you have to be willing to walk away. They WILL let you walk away if they’re not going to make a profit. </li> </ul> KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3912960/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> May Post</a> Thank you to Another Crafty Girl for sponsoring in May! </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Splash Pad Party- runs June 1 through July 31 2019   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911853" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out the Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ubu1JwALE2jN16ujrvNT5EpYoDIcQjovL2NYFTy4Ka8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> For Official Rules, click here.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3904944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pre Pool opener chat</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3911862" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Poolside Chat</a> (to be opened 6/1)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911859" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to see Coupon Codes</a> especially for you from our sponsors!</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911857" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out Splash Pad Party '19 Exclusive Items</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Splash Pad Party '19 Prize Thread</a></li> <li>Use #splashpadparty19 to show us what you're up to to prep for the Splash Pad</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/2019-sponsor-opportunities/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sponsor Spots STILL AVAILABLE. Click here to learn more!</a></li> </ul>     Pro Shop Sponsors <ol> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.kingdomfleeceandfiberworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/javajennie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" 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="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlandPlum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl &amp; Plum</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.priairebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsoakedyarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a> </li> </ol>   Snack Shack Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Castiel Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/heddi-craft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heddi Craft Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/Sarah-jordan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit/ Wit Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/knitty-natty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in Stitches</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristen-jancuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MediaPeruana Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/erin-kurup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade by Hand Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> </li> </ul>  Events <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.osv.org/event/wool-days/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village</a>: May 25-27 9:30a-5p One Day Pass $28 for adults, $26 senior, $14 kids </li> <li> <a href="https://masheepwool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MA Sheep and Wool</a>:May 26&amp; 27 in Cummington, MA Fair Admission:Parking - $10 per car,  $15 for a two day pass </li> <li> <a href="http://www.fiberfrolic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic</a>- June 1 &amp; 2-  Windsor Fairgrounds Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  June 1 &amp; 2, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm  $5/adult, $8/adult 2 day pass $2/senior adult,  children under  12 are free. (3 hours from me- not sure I'll be going) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.wwkipday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Wide Knit in Public Day</a>- Saturday June 8th. Find an event near you! </li> <li>Check out the "<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3576154" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Where are Jen &amp; Lis</a>a" Thread in the group to see what events we'll be attending and feel free to note where you're going to find other friends also going!</li> </ul>  Online Event: Knit Girllls annual <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knit-girllls/3873690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Dash KAL</a> will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 <ul> <li>Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter</li> </ul> Life in Focus 2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle   Designs <ul> <li> Beginning of a new design is always scary for me but I talk a bit about how I work through that. </li> <li>I also got a lot of value out of  he <a href="https://player.fm/series/the-life-coach-school-podcast/ep-266-why-change-is-hard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life Coach School- Episode 266 Why Change is Hard</a></li> </ul>   Build Muscle   I'm participating in the <a href="https://www.massgeneral.org/stopstroke/welcome/30x30.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#30x30stopstroke challenge</a> The goal is to get as many as of us as possible to exercise for 30 minutes a day for 30 days in May—to help prevent stroke, maintain and increase our physical and mental well-being, and have some fun!     I've been trying out something new called the "on the clock" challenge <ul> <li> I start stop watch on my phone when I first feel hungry. Drink some water and then see if the hunger stays the same or gets stronger. Many times I can go over an hour before anything really changes. </li> <li>It's fun when its a game and a good way to learn more about what my body actually needs. Hunger is not always an emergency.  I can eat any time I like... but its helped me realize I don't always need a snack when I think I might.</li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Software upgrade at work went well! </li> <li> Mother's Day- with Mom, Dad, Gram and my cousin Gayle-- played Skipbo, watched Red Sox and had a nice lunch together at Mom's house. Shared stories and photos from our trip. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.   —Jim Rohn ------     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:<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>

Episode 161: Beachy Knits & Brainstorming

Hello! And welcome to Episode 174 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. My name is Jen and I'm your host and I'd like to welcome both new and returning listeners to the show. Today's segments include:   [for website] Thank you for tuning in to Episode 174 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website by clicking here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week     Off the Needles   Darker Side of Pi(e) Socks   Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base in The Darker Side of Pi(e) colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams  The Huddle is Real Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Queen City Yarn NODA Sock (75 Merino/25 nylon) in the Huddle is Real Colorway (Pigskin Party '18 Exclusive colorway)   Needle: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)      Alan the Baseball Playing Alien   Pattern:Alan the Alien &amp; his Flying Saucer by Moji-Moji Design   Yarn: leftover DK/worsted weight scraps   Hook: C (2.75 mm)   Kaylee’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)   Rainbow Ninja    Pattern: None. Details on how I made it listed in project page notes.   Hook: C (2.75 mm)   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up cotton   First one with poly pellets in bottom. Used organza pouch to hold the pellets. Any better ideas out there?  Green Dragon Belly Shawl    Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl    Aussi Wool Worsted    Hook: I (5.25 mm)   3 skeins, $10 ea at Rhinebeck      On the Needles   Hattie’s Hedgehog    Pattern: Hedley the Hedgehog by by Moji-Moji Design   Hook: B    Yarn- Mystery yarn from stash (maybe wool/alpaca from Long Island Livestock co)  Dragon Belly   Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl    Hook: J (6.0 mm)   Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.    Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks   Yarn: Unknown   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan (Knit-Wit Designs— Pigskin Sponsor)           From the Armchair   Podcasts:   Dolly Parton’s America. Click here for an article about this in Rolling Stone.   The Office Girls Podcast    The Good Place Podcast    Enjoyed watching the final season of The Affair on HBO     Knitting in Passing I explained to my Aunt Florence what blocking is and got to see the beautiful projects she’s knitting for her granddaughters for Christmas.    In My Travels   Fort De Soto- we explored on 2 person bicycled    Myakka River State Park     Enjoyed our Kayaking excursion booked through Airbnb    Owen’s Fish Camp in Sarasota is a total gem        KAL News      Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!    Check out the December post    Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique–    August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the  Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including theRules,Questions Thread,End Zone Dance Threadwhere you post your FOs,Coupon Code Thread,List of Prizes,Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!   Pro Shop Sponsors  2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool  Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love   Snack Shack Sponsors  Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs Designs by Meliabella Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches  Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild The WIPs Interception is POSTED!     Thank you to Lisa for posting the  Give Thanks Bonus Point Challenge.   I am prticipating in Indie GAL this year. Check out the Ravelry Groupfor the KAL. Coupon- giftalong2019  The KAL kicks off with a sale of 25% off with code giftalong2019 from Tuesday, November 26th 8pm (US-EST) through Monday, December 2nd at 11:59 pm (US-EST). Designers can discount 10-20 patterns. All of my paid for patterns are eligible for the sale.  Click here for the bundle of all of the sale patterns. Here is the bundle of  all of the participating designers; all of their patterns count towards the KAL,   Events   Kick off to Lady Dye’s Be The Change Tourat Gather Here on Sunday 11/17/19.   Life in Focus Next month, by popular request, I’ll be doing an update on my Plastic Free July Challenge. If you have questions for me,  please post them in this thread.   On a Happy Note   I can’t believe I forgot to share with you my Stash Dash Champion Sash   Dave and Jenna’s Wedding!   Lovely prayer service for my grandmother who passed away peacefully at the age of 95.    Survived another overnight upgrade.   Yoga.     Quote of the Week  “I love repetition. Repetitions turn time into a place, turns the days into a house, where the repetitions form the walls, floor, and ceiling.” -- Karl Ove Knausgaard   ------   Thank you for tuning in!     Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Hello! And welcome to Episode 174 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. My name is Jen and I'm your host and I'd like to welcome both new and returning listeners to the show. Today's segments include:   [for website] Thank you for tuning in to Episode 174 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on my website by clicking here.</a>   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week     Off the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-107" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darker Side of Pi(e) Socks</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base in The Darker Side of Pi(e) colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-106" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Huddle is Real Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Queen City Yarn NODA Sock (75 Merino/25 nylon) in the Huddle is Real Colorway (Pigskin Party '18 Exclusive colorway) </li> <li> Needle: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/alan-the-alien-and-his-flying-saucer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alan the Baseball Playing Alien</a> <ul> <li> Pattern:Alan the Alien &amp; his Flying Saucer by Moji-Moji Design </li> <li> Yarn: leftover DK/worsted weight scraps </li> <li> Hook: C (2.75 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/granny-square-christmas-stocking-10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kaylee’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="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rainbow-ninja" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Ninja </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: None. Details on how I made it listed in project page notes. </li> <li> Hook: C (2.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up cotton </li> <li> First one with poly pellets in bottom. Used organza pouch to hold the pellets. Any better ideas out there? </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Dragon Belly Shawl </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl  </li> <li> Aussi Wool Worsted  </li> <li> Hook: I (5.25 mm) </li> <li> 3 skeins, $10 ea at Rhinebeck  </li> </ul>   On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/hedley-the-hedgehog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hattie’s Hedgehog </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Hedley the Hedgehog by by Moji-Moji Design </li> <li> Hook: B </li> <li> Yarn- Mystery yarn from stash (maybe wool/alpaca from Long Island Livestock co) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Belly</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl  </li> <li> Hook: J (6.0 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.  </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mystery-christmas-spirit-yarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Unknown </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan (Knit-Wit Designs— Pigskin Sponsor) </li> <li> </li> </ul>       From the Armchair   Podcasts: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolly Parton’s America</a>. <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dolly-parton-america-podcast-jad-abumrad-wnyc-899541/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for an article about this in Rolling Stone.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/office-ladies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Office Girls Podcast </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place/exclusives/tgp-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Place Podcast </a> </li> <li> Enjoyed watching the final season of <a href="https://www.sho.com/the-affair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Affair on HBO</a> </li> </ul>   Knitting in Passing I explained to my Aunt Florence what blocking is and got to see the beautiful projects she’s knitting for her granddaughters for Christmas.    In My Travels <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/fort-de-soto-park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fort De Soto</a>- we explored on 2 person bicycled </li> <li> <a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/myakka-river-state-park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Myakka River State Park</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Enjoyed our Kayaking excursion booked through <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/435582" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://owensfishcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owen’s Fish Camp</a> in Sarasota is a total gem  </li> </ul>     KAL News     Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!  </li> <li> Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3982612/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">December post </a> </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>–  </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Pigskin Party ‘19 Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XU2nj8pzOBNEE2_uwGRl2GCSfc-MPQlIN5O4Xz3O5s/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944347" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Questions Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End Zone Dance Thread</a>where you post your FOs,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coupon Code Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of Prizes</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive Items from our Sponsors</a>! 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Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Group</a>for the KAL. Coupon- giftalong2019  The KAL kicks off with a sale of 25% off with code giftalong2019 from Tuesday, November 26th 8pm (US-EST) through Monday, December 2nd at 11:59 pm (US-EST). Designers can discount 10-20 patterns. All of my paid for patterns are eligible for the sale.  Click here for the bundle of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/gift-a-long-2019-sale-bundle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all of the sale patterns.</a> Here is the bundle of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/indie-gift-a-long-2019-all-eligible-patterns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> all of the participating designers</a>; all of their patterns count towards the KAL,   Events   Kick off to Lady Dye’s <a href="https://ladydyeyarns.com/?page_id=5437" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be The Change Tour</a>at Gather Here on Sunday 11/17/19.   Life in Focus Next month, by popular request, I’ll be doing an update on my Plastic Free July Challenge. If you have questions for me, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3936771/76-100#77" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> please post them in this thread.</a>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> I can’t believe I forgot to share with you my Stash Dash Champion Sash </li> <li> Dave and Jenna’s Wedding! </li> <li> Lovely prayer service for my grandmother who passed away peacefully at the age of 95.  </li> <li> Survived another overnight upgrade. </li> <li> Yoga. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week “I love repetition. Repetitions turn time into a place, turns the days into a house, where the repetitions form the walls, floor, and ceiling.” -- Karl Ove Knausgaard   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Twitter: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener 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>

Episode 174: Florida + FOs

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 170 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full Show Notes include photos click here.   This week's segments included:    Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: AdoreKnit   Off the Needles   West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway   Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)  Piggie Nugget  Improvised pattern influenced by the Pig Miniature Amigurumi pattern and some counts from the Cuddle Bunny pattern (both linked on my Ravelry Project Page).   Hook: C (2.75 mm)   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava minis- 2 colors of pink.   Eyes from 6060 on Etsy  Buddy Bunny Nugget   Improvised pattern influenced by the Buddy Bunny in the 4 Seasons Easter pattern and some counts from the Cuddle Bunny pattern (both linked on my Ravelry Project Page).   Hook: C (2.75 mm)   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava minis   Eyes &amp; nose from 6060 on Etsy   Flamingo Yarn Bombing Project   Will be on display at the Mansfield, MA Fall Festival at Fulton Pond October 4 + 5, 2019   On the Needles   Watayuki Pullover  Pattern: Watayuki by Natsuko Iida $6.34 US at time of checking Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)  Yarn: bought in bargain bin at Rhinebeck.   #myRHINEbipoc sweater #2 for me    Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks   Yarn: Unknown   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan (Knit-Wit Designs— Pigskin Sponsor)   To Knit or to Hike Socks   Yarn: Holly Press Fibers Sheepish base in the To Knit or to Hike Colorway   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Lasso(nde) Socks  Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Lasso color way   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Knitting in tandem   Crafty Adventures  Tune in to hear about how I used an old swatch to cover up a conference logo and epicycle a tote bag!  I used a Fiskars Perforating blade for my rotary trimmer to make the holes into which I could sew on the swatch. I single crocheted around the outside edge (after sewing on the swatch- probably not the ideal order of operations), then steam blocked it.  Wins: Great use of swatch. Great place to put buttons and enamel pins. Great way to get more life out of a bag I may have donated but is certainly still useful to me.    Knitting In Passing     In visiting friends this weekend two brothers told me stories about their mother's quilting and knitting, the things she made for them and the memories they still cherish.  I used my half-knit sock as a beer koozie when my hand was too cold and I couldn't find the one I packed.  In my Travels Tune in to hear about my visits to all 9 shapes in the Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul- September 12-15, 2019 (the first year for this event).      Thursday- Yarns in the Square  Friday I hosted an event at Yarn's End People I mentioned: I got to meet Maureen Clarke of Green Mountain Spinnery, Ann of Alice &amp; Ann- who runs Sewing Classes inside the shop. Kate Jones and Walshcentral (Maryann) from our podcast community stopped in.    Saturday: I visited Staci's Stitches to meet Cheryl of Hypnotic Yarn &amp; her friend and helper, Jess.  I'm excited about her new Yarnable Subscription Box! If you're interested, I am an affiliate. Click here for a $5 off coupon code using code BOSTONJEN. More to come soon!   Sunday  A Great Yarn in Chatham Adventures in Knitting in Harwich Salt Yarn Studio in Dennis  It was lovely meeting Julie, the owner, and Nancy Richard- Iyanough Farm- who dyes yarn that she sells at the shop. Enjoyed her dyeing demonstration.    Who Gives a Stitch in West Yarmouth. Black Purls Yarn Shop in Sandwich. I was short on time but look forward to going back for a dyeing workshop. Plymouth Harbor Knits. Lovely chat with owner Jenn and her husband!      KAL News  Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the September Post &amp; the October Post.   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media    Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party ’19   Join us for our annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020 Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors. Wrapping up September Interception. Thanks again to Woodsy &amp; Wildfor sponsoring. Month isn’t over. Will close thread at the end of the month and announce winner in the next episode. October Interception: sponsored by Irocknits: Take Two Challenge. Click here for full details.  For this challenge you need to use a 2-color cast on. Cori has a great tutorial available on her YouTube Channel. You can use this 2 color cast on with an Iroc Knits pattern that call for it- the Choose your Own Path Hat, Cowl and Mitt trio-- or use it with any pattern you’d like to use it for.       Pro Shop Sponsors    2 Guys Yarn Company   Abstract Fiber   AdoreKnit   agirlandherwool    Designs of Acadia(Pigskin Logo Bag)   Fibernymph Dye Works   Holly Press Fibers   Imagined Landscapes Designs   Infinite Twist   JDStudios480   Jennifer Lassonde Designs   Knitosophy Designs   Knitters Brewing Company   Knit Style Yarns   Prairie Bag Works   Progress Keepers by Meliabella   Sunsoaked Yarns   Yarn Love   Snack Shack Sponsors   Anne Beady Designs   APLCrafts   Birch Hollow Fibers   Brenda Castiel Designs   Designs by Meliabella   Geektastic Fibers   IrocKnits Designs   Kino Knits   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Knit/Wit Designs   Leading Men Fiber Arts   Lilliput Yarn   Lolodidit   Love in Stitches    Nicole Simmons Designs   Queen City Yarn   Remade By Hand Designs   Shanalines Designs   Tangerine Designs   Teal Torch Knits   The Project Bag   UNICORN CLEAN   Wild Branch Design   Windswept Designs   Woodsy and Wild   Events   Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019   October 4 &amp; 5th: Fall Festival at Fulton Pond in Mansfield, MA.Come check out the yarn bombing   VT Sheep &amp; Wool- October 5 &amp; 6, 2019   NY Sheep &amp; Wool Festival(aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 &amp; 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)   Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center   Indie Untangled (sold out)    Contest, News &amp; Notes  #BIPOCMAL: Started by DesamourDesigns on Instagram.Click here for a link to her website with all the details. Refugee hats for Maine. Information from Clara Parkes on Instagram: Having fled their homes in Congo and Angola and then traveled 10,000 miles they didn’t exactly have time to stock up on warm winter woolens before they got there. This is where knitters and crocheters come in. They need warm hats and mittens especially for babies and children. Address: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St. Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101    Life in Focus   For our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party we bought and used compostable plates, bowls and utensils. Felt great not throwing out a bunch of trash! We had some recyclables, but mostly cans. Bought growlers to cut down on the single server beer containers.   Have still been hitting the gym hard. Consistently 3-4 days per week now instead of 2.   Finalizing tech edit of a hat pattern, and knitting up 2 more. Updating those notes. Feeling very happy with my progress this year but will be happier when I get each of them across the finish line.   On a Happy Note   Camping in VT. Exploring new trails on our friend's property which inspired Dan and I to do some more work on our own land.   Woodchopping weekend- funny moment when talking about colorwork and being unsure if letters would stand out. Dan contributes “once you swatch it you’ll be able to tell”   Riley, Aila, Oisin slept over afterwards. Riley says she’s going to carry on Uncle Dan’s pancake tradition. Tune in after the credits for some audio with Riley and Aila.    Quote of the Week  Change may not always bring growth, but there is no growth without change.” ― Roy T. Bennett   ------   Thank you for tuning in!    Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram:BostonJen1   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio   Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Episode 170: Flo, Fall & Haul

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 165 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:      Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Kitchen Counter Crafter    Off the Needles   Jar Cozies     Coral &amp; Navy- pint sized. 46 meters   July 4th- pint sized- 46 meters    Mustard &amp; Gray- pint sized. 38 meters    Ball Band Cozy- 24oz size- 56 meters   Black &amp; Gray- 32 oz- 62 meters    Gray &amp; White- pint sized- 32 meters   Dan’s 24 oz Jar Cozy- 56 meters   Enjoying Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn Fits well into my plastic free july personal challenge. I use mine with a metal straw and a recycled plastic cover from Cuppow Washcloths for Work   Pattern: none   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up   Hook: G (4.25 mm)   Magic ring 6   Increase up through inc, sc7   Last round in a contrast color for ones I’m using at the gym. Single color for washing dishes at work.     Made 6 so far. 60 grams of yarn- 88 meters     2 new designs in the works. 3 samples knit   MFM Worsted Weight Hat &amp; My Favorite Murder Hat (Fingering Weight) . Final pattern will likely be written for DK weight yarn.  Lacy/Slouchy Hat  Meters for Stash Dash as of this episode: 7,373 Meters.   On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2   Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Finished 3 out of 4 shorties Spooky Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way   Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)  Deja Blue Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Dan's 1st Felici Socks   Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8-bit color way   Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm)   Rainbow Hexagon Blanket    Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons &amp;  Half-Hexagons   Hook: K (6.5mm)   Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash   Knit Picks Brava Bits Colorful Granny Blanket   Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet   Hook: K 6.5 mm   Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Value packs   Fisherman's Wife   Pattern: The Fisherman's Wife Hook: 12 mm Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick &amp; Quick in the Fig Colorway  Project from class  Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80     Brainstorming   I talked to the nieces and nephews about crochet toy requests (to get ready for Christmas). Aila asked for an orange crayon with a cute face. Oisín wants an alien with a baseball and a hat. Will wants Rocky Balboa!    From the Armchair   Chernobyl  on HBO &amp; Sky UK  Chernobyl Podcast   Prompted me to want to learn more about the subject. Some links you might find interesting:     Nuclear power in US     What Waste Is Produced in Generating Nuclear Power    Radioactive Waste Myths     KAL News  Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the July Post   Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media   Pull June winner- post #16 laDiDa2u- Knit picks felici.   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Splash Pad Party    Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group    For Official Rules, click here.    Poolside Chat    Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!    Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items    Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread   Follow #splashpadParty '19 on Instagram   Participation Winners      Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit   Fibernymph Dye Works   Holly Press Fibers   Infinite Twist   Jennifer Lassonde Designs   Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Knit Style Yarns   Knitters Brewing Company   Pearl &amp; Plum   Prairie Bag Works   Sunsoaked Yarns   Snack Shack Sponsors   Anne Beady Designs   Brenda Castiel Designs    Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store   a girl and her wool   Heddi Craft Designs   Kino Knits   Knit/ Wit Designs   Knitting Daddy Designs   Love in Stitches   MediaPeruana Designs   Progress Keepers by Meliabella   Remade by Hand Designs   Windswept Designs   Events Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019   Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter   Check back for updates later in the year   Contest, News &amp; Notes    Tune in to hear if you won a copy of the Moduloncho by Shana Cohen- check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs   Private Notes feature on Ravelry! new. Not sure when. So handy. For design stuff. notes about the pattern that are too specific and don't want to violate someone else's copyright.   Check my first ever Crochet pattern available free on Ravelry. It's called the Ball Band Cozy   The GoodReader Tutorial Washcloth- is also now available on Ravelry for $10 US. Check out the Ravelry page for full details. If you have any question about whether the GoodReader app will work for your iPad, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Ravelry (BostonJen).  Come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Thread for GoodReader App users   Life in Focus   I talked about my personal Plastic Free July Challenge. Tune in for all of the details. Here are a couple links you might find helpful.   Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar with my Cuppow Lid   Ordered  Crush &amp; Brush Toothpaste tabs. Was really skeptical but I like them.   Whole Foods who says their policy is that you have to use the plastic containers they provide.   Yes, I know many of you can bring their own containers so not every store follows this policy.    I heard on a recent podcast that some people get those Whole Foods provided plastic containers once, fill in bulk section, bring items home, put into glass containers, wash out the plastic and re-use them next time (&amp; Whole Foods cashier can't tell!) A little sneaky and not so above board? Perhaps. But also if someone uses a plastic bag and sneezes on it before filling- not sure we're any worse off...      Resources    Reusable Nation   Zero Waste Home   Paris to Go   Life without Plastic   Marine Conservation Society   https://www.soulgoodstuff.com/   Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Swaps (thanks to Rav user Louisetilbrook)    8 weeks to Waste-free lifestyle.    Trex Recycling (thanks to Rav user ofsticksandstring for mentioning this)      On a Happy Note   Oisin's birthday!   Attending our friend's wedding, a beautiful rainbow and rocking my David Bridal dress I got at Savers for less than $10!   Knitting with Riley and Millie  The water balloon toss my Dad organized for our big pool party! 4th of July fun and kayaking with friends.    Quote of the Week  It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau ------   Thank you for tuning in!     Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: 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 165 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>From the Armchair</li> <li>KAL News</li> <li>Events</li> <li>Contest, News &amp; Notes</li> <li>Life in Focus</li> <li>On a Happy Note</li> <li>Quote of the Week</li> </ul>   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JavaJennie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a>    Off the Needles   Jar Cozies   <ol> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/coral--navy-koozie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coral &amp; Navy</a>- pint sized. 46 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/july-4th-jar-koozie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">July 4th</a>- pint sized- 46 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mustard--gray-pint-sized-cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mustard &amp; Gray</a>- pint sized. 38 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/single-crochet-20oz-wide-mouth-jar-cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ball Band Cozy</a>- 24oz size- 56 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dans-black--gray-cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black &amp; Gray-</a> 32 oz- 62 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/gray--white-hibernate-stitch-pint-jar-cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gray &amp; White</a>- pint sized- 32 meters </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dans-24oz-jar-cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s 24 oz Jar Cozy</a>- 56 meters </li> </ol><ul> <li>Enjoying <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/yarn/re-up-yarn.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn</a></li> <li>Fits well into my plastic free july personal challenge.</li> <li>I use mine with a metal straw and a recycled plastic cover from <a href="https://cuppow.com/collections/cuppow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuppow</a></li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/washcloths-for-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washcloths for Work</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: none </li> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up </li> <li> Hook: G (4.25 mm) <ul> <li> Magic ring 6 </li> <li> Increase up through inc, sc7 </li> <li> Last round in a contrast color for ones I’m using at the gym. Single color for washing dishes at work. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Made 6 so far. 60 grams of yarn- 88 meters </li> </ul>   2 new designs in the works. 3 samples knit <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mfm-worsted-weight-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MFM Worsted Weight Hat</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/mfm-fingering-weight-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Favorite Murder Hat</a> (Fingering Weight) . Final pattern will likely be written for DK weight yarn.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/diamond-lace-hat-v1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lacy/Slouchy Hat</a></li> </ul> Meters for Stash Dash as of this episode: 7,373 Meters.   On the Needles   <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barcelona/Porto Socks #2</a> <ul> <li> Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749 </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li>Finished 3 out of 4 shorties</li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooky Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deja Blue Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-88" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan's 1st Felici Socks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8-bit color way </li> <li> Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rainbow-hexagon-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rainbow Hexagon Blanket </a> <ul> <li> Pattern: <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/basic-crochet-hexagon-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Tutorial from Make Do &amp; Crew for Full Hexagons</a> &amp; <a href="https://makeanddocrew.com/tutorial-free-pattern-crochet-half-hexagon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Half-Hexagons</a> </li> <li> Hook: K (6.5mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/weaveless-colorful-granny-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Knit Picks Brava Bits Colorful Granny Blanket</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet </li> <li> Hook: K 6.5 mm </li> <li> Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Value packs </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/the-fishermans-wife" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fisherman's Wife </a> <ul> <li>Pattern: The Fisherman's Wife</li> <li>Hook: 12 mm</li> <li>Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick &amp; Quick in the Fig Colorway</li> </ul> Project from class <a href="http://www.stacisstitches.com/store/p94/Intermediate_Crochet_-_Intro_to_Cables%2C_Thursdays_July_11_-_August_8%2C_6:30_pm_-_8:30_pm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables</a>, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80     Brainstorming <ul> <li> I talked to the nieces and nephews about crochet toy requests (to get ready for Christmas). Aila asked for an orange crayon with a cute face. Oisín wants an alien with a baseball and a hat. Will wants Rocky Balboa!  </li> </ul> From the Armchair   <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_%28miniseries%29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chernobyl </a> on HBO &amp; Sky UK <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chernobyl-podcast/id1459712981" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chernobyl Podcast</a>   Prompted me to want to learn more about the subject. Some links you might find interesting:  <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-t-z/usa-nuclear-power.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nuclear power in US </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/nuclear-basics/what-are-nuclear-wastes.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What Waste Is Produced in Generating Nuclear Power</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-wastes/radioactive-wastes-myths-and-realities.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Radioactive Waste Myths</a> </li> </ul>   KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! </li> <li> Check out the<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3931887" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3931887" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ju</a><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3931887" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ly Post</a> </li> <li> Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media </li> <li> Pull June winner- post #16 laDiDa2u- Knit picks felici. </li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a>– yarn TBD </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Splash Pad Party <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911853" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out the Start Here Thread</a> in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ubu1JwALE2jN16ujrvNT5EpYoDIcQjovL2NYFTy4Ka8/edit%3Fusp%3Dsharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> For Official Rules, click here.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3911862" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Poolside Chat</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911859" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to see Coupon Codes</a> especially for you from our sponsors! </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911857" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3911855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/splashpadparty19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow #splashpadParty '19 on Instagram</a> </li> <li> Participation Winners  </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Pro Shop Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/adoreknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdoreKnit</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollypressfibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.kingdomfleeceandfiberworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/javajennie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitchen Counter Crafter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" 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="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlandPlum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pearl &amp; Plum</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.priairebagworks.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Bag Works</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsoakedyarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoaked Yarns</a> </li> </ul> Snack Shack Sponsors <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/beadyam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Beady Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brenda Castiel Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/corrine-walchers-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/agirlandherwool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a girl and her wool</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/heddi-craft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heddi Craft Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/Sarah-jordan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit/ Wit Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/greg-cohoon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Daddy Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/knitty-natty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in Stitches</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristen-jancuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MediaPeruana Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/meliabella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Keepers by Meliabella</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/erin-kurup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remade by Hand Designs</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.windsweptknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> </li> </ul> Events Online Event: Knit Girllls annual <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knit-girllls/3873690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash Dash KAL</a> will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 <ul> <li> Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter </li> </ul> <a href="http://www.knittersreview.com/upcoming_events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check back for updates later in the year</a>   Contest, News &amp; Notes   <ul> <li>Tune in to hear if you won a copy of the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moduloncho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moduloncho</a> by Shana Cohen- check her out on Instagram as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Shanalines_designs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shanalines_designs</a> </li> <li> Private Notes feature on Ravelry! new. Not sure when. So handy. For design stuff. notes about the pattern that are too specific and don't want to violate someone else's copyright. </li> <li> Check my first ever Crochet pattern available free on Ravelry. It's called the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ball-band" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ball Band Cozy</a> </li> <li> The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goodreader-tutorial-wash-cloth" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GoodReader Tutorial Washcloth</a>- is also now available on Ravelry for $10 US. Check out the Ravelry page for full details. If you have any question about whether the GoodReader app will work for your iPad, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Ravelry (BostonJen). </li> <li>Come chat in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3939143" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Thread for GoodReader App users</a></li> </ul>  Life in Focus   I talked about my personal Plastic Free July Challenge. Tune in for all of the details. Here are a couple links you might find helpful. <ul> <li> Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar with my <a href="https://cuppow.com/collections/cuppow/products/original-cuppow-wide-with-straw-tek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuppow Lid</a> </li> <li> Ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QKFBB1C/ref%3Dppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00%3Fie%3DUTF8%26psc%3D1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crush &amp; Brush Toothpaste tabs</a>. Was really skeptical but I like them. </li> <li> Whole Foods who says their policy is that you have to use the plastic containers they provide. <ul> <li> Yes, I know many of you can bring their own containers so not every store follows this policy.  </li> <li> I heard on a recent podcast that some people get those Whole Foods provided plastic containers once, fill in bulk section, bring items home, put into glass containers, wash out the plastic and re-use them next time (&amp; Whole Foods cashier can't tell!) A little sneaky and not so above board? Perhaps. But also if someone uses a plastic bag and sneezes on it before filling- not sure we're any worse off...  </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.reusablenation.com/zero-waste-blogs-online-stores-apps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reusable Nation</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://zerowastehome.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zero Waste Home</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.paris-to-go.com/%3Fm%3D1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris to Go</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://lifewithoutplastic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life without Plastic</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.mcsuk.org/campaigns/plastic-challenge-home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marine Conservation Society</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.soulgoodstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soulgoodstuff.com/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://lucylucraft.com/beginners-guide-zero-waste-swaps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Swaps</a> (thanks to Rav user Louisetilbrook) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.reusablenation.com/8-weeks-to-waste-free-zero-waste-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 8 weeks to Waste-free lifestyle.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.trex.com/recycling/recycling-programs/%3Futm_source%3DLCWA%2520Press%2520Releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trex Recycling</a> (thanks to Rav user ofsticksandstring for mentioning this)  </li> </ul>   On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Oisin's birthday! </li> <li> Attending our friend's wedding, a beautiful rainbow and rocking my David Bridal dress I got at Savers for less than $10! </li> <li> Knitting with Riley and Millie </li> <li>The water balloon toss my Dad organized for our big pool party!</li> <li>4th of July fun and kayaking with friends.</li> </ul>   Quote of the Week It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Twitter: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener 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>

Episode 165: GoodReader Tutorial is Here!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 176  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes &amp; photos check out the show notes on my webpage by clicking here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week     Off the Needles Dragon Belly   Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl    Hook: J (6.0 mm)   Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.    Ball Band with a Twist   Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde   Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in Denim and Gray   Hooks: F (3.7 mm) and G (4.0 mm)     Garret’s 2019 Christmas Hat   Pattern: Bankhead Hat by Susie Gorley (free knitting pattern)   Yarn: Knitters Brewing Co Sock-aholic Brewski (worsted)   Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm)   Cast on Child Size.    Dad’s 2019 Christmas Hat   Pattern: prototype for new hat design   Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted (black)   Needles: US 5 &amp; 7   Soccer Ball   Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP)    Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Yarn: Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in White and Black  Millie’s Lipsticks   Pattern: none.  Improvised crochet   Hook: Says 0 but not sure what that means.   Yarn. Leftover fingering.  Gram’s Christmas Socks  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Green Striped Ragg Colorway   Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Scrappy Sock Yarn Hat   Pattern: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon   Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn (from Savers)   Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) &amp; US 3 (3.25 mm)   Cast on 64 because made one before that was 60 stitches and fit but was a little too small   The Parker Baby Booties   Pattern: The Parker Baby Booties by Ashleigh Kiser (free crochet pattern)   Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter DK Baby Fair Isle Effect   Hook: D (3.25 mm)   Crafty Adventures  I mentioned last episode my Nana passed away age of 95. Left behind a great legacy of her beautiful crocheted blankets. My cousin Megan came up with a wonderful idea. She printed photos of many of my Nana’s projects and used a heart punch to cut them into heart shape. Pasted them to a plain background and framed them! I made homemade banana ice cream for Mom and Jeff and my grandfather's family's eggplant recipe for Christmas dinner.    KAL News      Slay the Stash 2019   Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!   Check out the December Post In 2020 we'll be switching to  Quarterly Challenges  Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019  Official Rules for 2019    January- Fish Belly Fiber Works   February- KnitCircus Yarns   March- Holly Press Fibers   April- Fibernymph Dye Works   May – Another Crafty Girl    June- Flying Finn Yarns   July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique   August- Knit Style Yarns   September- Artistic Lilly    October – Infinite Twist    November- 716 Knit    December –  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party ‘19   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in theStart Here Threadin the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including theRules,Questions Thread,End Zone Dance Threadwhere you post your FOs,Coupon Code Thread,List of Prizes,Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!     Pro Shop Sponsors  2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool  Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love   Snack Shack Sponsors  Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs Designs by Meliabella Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches  Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild January Interception posted!   The January Interception is kindly sponsored by designer Windswept Designs (Monique Leonard)! Did you know there’s a whole world of yarn out there that many of you have never played with? Most knitters I know use sheep’s wool but there are so many other fibers out there that offer a world of things to try. Before you roll your eyes and think “oh no, not cotton” just remember that just like you’d never judge all sheep’s wool by that one scratchy sweater that Aunt Tilda made you twenty years ago, not all cotton feels like that scratchy dish cloth. There’s also bamboo, silk, yak, alpaca, tencel, seacell, rose fiber, camel, acrylic, nylon, rayon, soy, mohair, angora, the list goes on. From gorgeous hand-dyed soft cotton to big box store acrylic there’s a range of price points and each fiber has its own interesting properties. Blends are a joy to work with! For this month’s interception, find a yarn that does not contain sheep. Not sure what to make? The sky’s the limit, but the advanced pattern search on Ravelry allows you to search by fiber type and will give you lots of ideas. And for the record, yes, you really can knit a beautiful stranded color work sweater out of cotton, like the two I wore to Rhinebeck this year. Happy knitting! To be eligible to win   Complete a project of at least 100 yards that does not contain any sheep’s wool.   Project must have been cast on on/after 1/1/20 and completed by 1/31/20   Post your FO in this thread with a description and/or photo that shows how you’re meeting the challenge.   Entries:   1 entry for your FO (max of 1 per person)   1 additional entry if you use a pattern by Windswept Designs   Prize:   Will be posted soon!     Contest, News &amp; Notes  103 Hatis available on Ravelry for $5. It is a DK weight textured hat that features purl rows and 1x1 cables. It includes a tutorial for how to do it without a cable needle and without having dangling stitches. Instructions are written and charted. It has been tech edited and test knit.   4 sizes  Finished sizes: 15.75 in/40 cm, 17.75 in/ 45 cm, 20.25 in/ 51.5 cm and 22.5 in/ 57 cm. Finished height: 7.5 in/ 19 cm        Part of Christy Houghton Yarn Cafe Creations Cast On Collaborative- December of Designers Project. First day’s profits going to National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts    77 patterns $337 donated    Life in Focus I'm a little behind in reviewing my 2019. Last year I reviewed by theme: work, personal, podcast/design, finances, health + fitness   What am I most proud of?   What results did I get?   New Skills or Knowledge?   Things and People that brought me happiness   Top 5 things I'm grateful for   Habits + improvements I've incorporated   On a Happy Note   7 kid Christmas sleepover. Will rubbing Millie’s feet. R &amp;M to gymnastics and lunch. Eme in Funky Nutcracker. Watched newer grinch cartoon and had hot cocoa.    Dan helped me with wrapping. All done in about 2.5 hour.   Dinner and drinks with Dan's cousin and her her husband   Christmas with our families.     Quote of the Week  “Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile.” -- Bertrand Russell ------   Thank you for tuning in!     Contact Information:    Ravelry: BostonJen &amp; Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group   Twitter: Instagram: 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 176  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes &amp; photos check out the show notes on my webpage <a href="www.downcellarstudio.com/176" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">by clicking here.</a>   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News &amp; Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week     Off the Needles <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dragon-belly-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Belly</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl  </li> <li> Hook: J (6.0 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Berocco Ultra Wool in Heather (purple) and Charcoal gray.  </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ball-band-with-a-twist-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ball Band with a Twist</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde </li> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in Denim and Gray </li> <li> Hooks: F (3.7 mm) and G (4.0 mm) </li> <li> </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/bankhead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garret’s 2019 Christmas Hat</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Bankhead Hat by Susie Gorley (free knitting pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Knitters Brewing Co Sock-aholic Brewski (worsted) </li> <li> Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) </li> <li> Cast on Child Size.  </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/dads-2019-christmas-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dad’s 2019 Christmas Hat</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: prototype for new hat design </li> <li> Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted (black) </li> <li> Needles: US 5 &amp; 7 </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/football-soccer-ball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soccer Ball</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP)  </li> <li> Hook: F (3.75 mm) </li> <li> Yarn: Loops &amp; Threads Impeccable in White and Black </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/millies-lipsticks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millie’s Lipsticks</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: none.  Improvised crochet </li> <li> Hook: Says 0 but not sure what that means. </li> <li> Yarn. Leftover fingering. </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-109" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram’s Christmas Socks</a><ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams </li> <li> Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Green Striped Ragg Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/scrappy-sock-yarn-preemie-hat-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scrappy Sock Yarn Hat</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon </li> <li> Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn (from Savers) </li> <li> Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) &amp; US 3 (3.25 mm) </li> <li> Cast on 64 because made one before that was 60 stitches and fit but was a little too small </li> </ul><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/the-parker-baby-booties" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Parker Baby Booties</a> <ul> <li> Pattern: The Parker Baby Booties by Ashleigh Kiser (free crochet pattern) </li> <li> Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter DK Baby Fair Isle Effect </li> <li> Hook: D (3.25 mm) </li> </ul> Crafty Adventures <ul> <li>I mentioned last episode my Nana passed away age of 95. Left behind a great legacy of her beautiful crocheted blankets. My cousin Megan came up with a wonderful idea. She printed photos of many of my Nana’s projects and used a heart punch to cut them into heart shape. Pasted them to a plain background and framed them!</li> <li>I made homemade banana ice cream for Mom and Jeff and my grandfather's family's eggplant recipe for Christmas dinner.</li> </ul>   KAL News     Slay the Stash 2019 <ul> <li> Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!  </li> <li>Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3722513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">December Post</a></li> <li>In 2020 we'll be switching to <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3987256/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Quarterly Challenges</a></li> </ul> Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3859265/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Official Rules for 2019 </a> <ul> <li> January- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBellyFiberWorks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish Belly Fiber Works</a> </li> <li> February- <a href="https://knitcircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KnitCircus Yarns</a> </li> <li> March- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyPressFibers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Press Fibers</a> </li> <li> April- <a href="https://www.fibernymphdyeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> </li> <li> May – <a href="https://anothercraftygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Another Crafty Girl </a> </li> <li> June- <a href="https://flyingfinnyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Finn Yarns</a> </li> <li> July- Sponsored by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WindsweptMonique</a> </li> <li> August- <a href="https://knitstyleyarns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Style Yarns</a> </li> <li> September- <a href="https://www.artisticlilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artistic Lilly </a> </li> <li> October – <a href="https://www.infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist </a> </li> <li> November- <a href="https://www.716knit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">716 Knit </a> </li> <li> December –  <a href="https://hypnoticyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnotic Yarn</a> </li> </ul> Pigskin Party ‘19   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown &amp; field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products &amp; fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.   It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along.Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Everything you need to know is linked in the<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/3944346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start Here Thread</a>in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XU2nj8pzOBNEE2_uwGRl2GCSfc-MPQlIN5O4Xz3O5s/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944347" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Questions Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944349" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End Zone Dance Thread</a>where you post your FOs,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coupon Code Thread</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of Prizes</a>,<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/3944354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive Items from our Sponsors</a>! 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  The January Interception is kindly sponsored by designer <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/windswept-designs-2/patterns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windswept Designs</a> (Monique Leonard)! Did you know there’s a whole world of yarn out there that many of you have never played with? Most knitters I know use sheep’s wool but there are so many other fibers out there that offer a world of things to try. Before you roll your eyes and think “oh no, not cotton” just remember that just like you’d never judge all sheep’s wool by that one scratchy sweater that Aunt Tilda made you twenty years ago, not all cotton feels like that scratchy dish cloth. There’s also bamboo, silk, yak, alpaca, tencel, seacell, rose fiber, camel, acrylic, nylon, rayon, soy, mohair, angora, the list goes on. From gorgeous hand-dyed soft cotton to big box store acrylic there’s a range of price points and each fiber has its own interesting properties. Blends are a joy to work with! For this month’s interception, find a yarn that does not contain sheep. Not sure what to make? The sky’s the limit, but the advanced pattern search on Ravelry allows you to search by fiber type and will give you lots of ideas. And for the record, yes, you really can knit a beautiful stranded color work sweater out of cotton, like the two I wore to Rhinebeck this year. Happy knitting! To be eligible to win <ul> <li> Complete a project of at least 100 yards that does not contain any sheep’s wool. </li> <li> Project must have been cast on on/after 1/1/20 and completed by 1/31/20 </li> <li> Post your FO in this thread with a description and/or photo that shows how you’re meeting the challenge. </li> </ul> Entries: <ul> <li> 1 entry for your FO (max of 1 per person) </li> <li> 1 additional entry if you use a pattern by Windswept Designs </li> </ul> Prize: <ul> <li> Will be posted soon! </li> </ul>   Contest, News &amp; Notes <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/103-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">103 Hat</a>is available on Ravelry for $5. It is a DK weight textured hat that features purl rows and 1x1 cables. It includes a tutorial for how to do it without a cable needle and without having dangling stitches. Instructions are written and charted. It has been tech edited and test knit.  <ul> <li>4 sizes <ul> <li>Finished sizes: 15.75 in/40 cm, 17.75 in/ 45 cm, 20.25 in/ 51.5 cm and 22.5 in/ 57 cm.</li> <li>Finished height: 7.5 in/ 19 cm </li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Part of Christy Houghton Yarn Cafe Creations Cast On Collaborative- December of Designers Project. First day’s profits going to National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts    77 patterns $337 donated    Life in Focus I'm a little behind in reviewing my 2019. Last year I reviewed by theme: work, personal, podcast/design, finances, health + fitness <ul> <li> What am I most proud of? </li> <li> What results did I get? </li> <li> New Skills or Knowledge? </li> <li> Things and People that brought me happiness </li> <li> Top 5 things I'm grateful for </li> <li> Habits + improvements I've incorporated </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li> 7 kid Christmas sleepover. Will rubbing Millie’s feet. R &amp;M to gymnastics and lunch. Eme in Funky Nutcracker. Watched newer grinch cartoon and had hot cocoa.  </li> <li> Dan helped me with wrapping. All done in about 2.5 hour. </li> <li> Dinner and drinks with Dan's cousin and her her husband </li> <li> Christmas with our families. </li> </ul>   Quote of the Week “Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile.” -- Bertrand Russell ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: <ul> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Twitter: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener 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>

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