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Episode 281: Ready to PARTY!

Saturday, August 31, 2024 • Duration 01:12:53

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 281 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
Events
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Declan's 70s Socks

Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Seventies Stripes Colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Finished August 3rd
Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters (304.2 yards)

Log Cabin Mitts

Pattern: Log Cabin Mitts by Karen Templar (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on this site)
Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
9 sections of garter stitch log cabin. I decided to knit the 2 squares concurrently so I'd remember which yarns I used for each section, not reading ahead enough to know that you were supposed to work them slightly differently to make matching mitts, but that doesn't bother me at all, so I just went with it and mine are opposites. I like that I can see all of the colors on the top or bottoms of my hands.
60g fingering weight yarn (held double)
253.8 meters for Stash Dash

Rafa's Hat

Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Ravelry Project Page:
Started July 9. Finished August 7th.
Total for Stash Dash: 115.2 meters

Laura's London Socks

Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Base in the Salt colorway (cream with blips of neons & gray) & a 50g Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Micro Skein in a Mystery Colorway (gray)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Ravelry Project Page
Bought the Qing Fibres Yarn in London in November 2022 with Laura. She chose this skein from my stash in 2023 not realizing we bought it when we were together.
Total for Stash Dash: 272 meters

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket

Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal
Hook: 10mm (N/P)
2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal
30 done in July. 47 done by August 7th. Had to order more yarn (twice) and ended up with 96 hexagons. The blanket is nearly the size of a full sized comforter.

Last summer's hexi blanket was fingering held double- 60x84 inches and took about 300 hexis which were 4 rounds each (these have only 3). (Check out the Ravelry Project Page here)

Berry Bliss Socks

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: I've finished the heel on the second sock.

LFA Helical Socks

Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway & a Mystery Colorway (both 50g skeins: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon). Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik Colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Cast on in June 2023.
Finished the first sock and am nearly to the heel on the second sock. I'm helical striping the LFA yarn and used leftover Knit Picks Felici Self Striping Yarn (purple, blue and a pumpkin orange) for the heel and toes.

You can't tell its striped at all. Looks like 1 cohesive colorway.

Progress: first sock finished, nearly to the heel on the second sock.

Brainstorming

I'm debating starting my first Woolens and Nosh advent sock early since December is hectic I never get as far as I'd like.
I thought I could make a sweater from me with the leftovers of Mom's Rhinebeck Sweater yarn, but it doesn't look like I'll have enough yarn, so that project is on hold. Perhaps I'll look for more yarn to add to it and save it for that.
Dan's Litchfield Hat with Welcome to Litchfield Handspun (Ravelry Project Page)
I'm planning to knit socks for my friend Sheri.
My niece Aila asked for socks for Christmas. She'd like these Daisy Socks- pattern on Ravelry.

From the Armchair

The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
No One Tells You This by Glynnis Macnicol. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
All Fours by Miranda July. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe. 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. Knitting in Passing Last Saturday, Oisin came here to Work with Dan. When Megg, Tom and Hattie came to pick him up they stayed for a chat. Hattie got out the ponies and Barbies, then she abandoned that to knit on my Berry Lemonade socks with me. She did fantastic after a quick reminder of the stitches and even took my feedback about putting her left index finger on the second stitch on the needle to prevent that from falling off while slipping the stitch she just worked, off the left needle. Hattie asked to start her own pair of socks (ambitious) and tried on scrappy helical socks I started in November (Ravelry Project Page) She tried on the scrappy helical socks I started in November and they fit. I need about 1.5 inches before toe on the first sock, so I should pick those back up soon. KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24

Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025
Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
Official Rules
Registration Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)

Find out what Team you're on (Team Chats will open 9/1/24)

Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.

Being updated regularly so keep checking back.
Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread
Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread

Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com

A special THANK YOU to our team

Umpire- Wendy- socalknitgirl
Commissioners

Emily- (ElsaandEm)- Llama Conference
Alicia (almariecraft)- Alpaca Conference
Nicole (KnitterNicole)- Sheep Conference

Commentator- Mary (Maryklute)

Playoff Prediction Contest: Check the Ravelry Group on 9/4 for post. Choose the NFL team you think will win the Super Bowl this year (before the thread closes on 9/19). Correct guesses will get you extra points.
Tailgate Talk Challenge- Click here for Ravelry Link

Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you'll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1).

This year, we'll have 4 primary challenges during the full months of the event- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. Stay tuned for those details. The sponsors are:

October: Thelittlewolfknits
November: Twin Mountain Handcrafts
December: Fangirl Fibers
January: Fibernymph Dye Works

Other current & upcoming events:

Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast
Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22
Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2
Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady
The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024.

Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself.
Discord link: knit girllls discord
Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here. Here's Jasmin's Spreadsheet.

I have 9,273 meters as of August 25. Jasmin is on the board with 5,910 meters Sending much love to Jasmin & Gigi after hearing about Gigi's recent stroke. Events

Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024
Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul (MA) September 14-17, 2024
Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT
Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024
NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY
For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.

Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Life in Focus Mom Update: After Whole Brain Radiation, Mom went right into 5 targeted radiation treatments to help reduce the size of the cancer in a lymph node that was pressing on nerves that then get in the way of her right vocal cord. As of about mid-July, she didn't have any voice, and they hoped to correct that. On her last day of that radiation, she also had a PleureX cathetered installed in her right lung to allow regular at-home drainage to keep that pressure off her lung. The day after that- Dad and I tested positive for Covid and by Monday Mom had too. Thankfully Dad and I had only mild symptoms and Mom had none- which was a blessing because the insertion of that port left her riddled with pain for days. Now she's coming out of that but starting a new chemo. We're hopeful that this will take away some of her pain and its already meant she doesn't need her lung drained as frequently. Hoping September will be a better month for her than the last couple. Ask Me Anything NDoyle asks: What has been your favorite item you've made this year and why?

Millie's Squishmallow Sheltie Dog that I crocheted without a pattern- Ravelry Project Page
Emotional Support Chicken- Ravelry Project Page

Marilynknits- What gauge do you knit your socks at?

8-8.5 sts per inch.
56 sts on US 1.5 needles= 6.5 to 7 inch circumference

On a Happy Note

I am very relieved that Covid was mild for us, especially for my Mom. Also very grateful that my brother who was on vacation in Virginia just as we came down with Covid, ended up having a bicycle accident that left him with bruises all over and a broken rib- but is going to be OK. I made everyone promise we'd all stay out of the hospital for one full week!
Visits with my cousin Jenny and her daughter Vera who often come over to see my Mom.
Weekend pool time, especially with our youngest niece and nephew who are absolute fishies!
My dear friend Nathan (only a couple years older than me) had a successful heart and kidney transplant only 1 day apart from each other but is recovering well. Our family all bought t-shirts and made donations to help his family and got a great photo to send him poolside one afternoon!
My Mom wanted to get eyelash extensions so she, my cousin Jenny and I all went and it was a lovely experience.
Dan and I picked up my grandmother and we all went to my cousin Nancy's Surprise 60th birthday. Mom and Gram both had a great day that. Beautiful sunny poolday with all the kiddos swimming, I caught up with many of my cousins who I don't get to see all the time, learned there's another new baby coming in January and enjoyed fresh pizza from a woodfired oven. We also sang to my grandmother.
From there, we headed to Terri's Graduation Party. She runs the dancing school where I met Kris & Megg, two of my best friends who have 5 of our niblings. Dan's younger brother Dave played in the band, the kids all played together. We got to see Terri's brother who came up from FL, and Conor, Carly and baby Miles after they were in Nantucket for a couple weeks.
Dinner & Les Mis with Kris, Aila and Megg.
At Mom's chemo treatment, we got to see my friend Waveney who was my officemate in my first job at the hospital 22 years ago and her son, Tighe, checked us in at the Infusion Clinic. As soon as I said hello, his whole face lit up with a smile and he came around and immediately hugged us all. It was pure joy! He'll be back off to college soon.
We hosted a 90th birthday party for my grandmother at The Tavern in her assisted living facility. I put together all sorts of cool photo decorations & used some of her old picture frames for the tables and guests could take them as favors. Dan DJed, and my Dad, our friend Sharon & cousin Susan prepared the food) and the kiddos all acted as bartenders. Hattie even went around and took photos.
All of the joy and hope coming out of Democratic party with coverage of the DNC. It feels great to have a candidate I'm truly joyful about supporting.
A quieter weekend- getting ready for my friend Marta to arrive from Barcelona (if I'm a bit MIA that's why)

Quote of the Week One evening in August, you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden, it’s pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive. ~ Tove Jansson ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

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Episode 280: Ring the Bell!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • Duration 01:03:00

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 280 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
Knitting in Passing
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Life in Focus
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Silver Spoon Socks

Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on 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.
Started in May 2023. Finished on June 28, 2024
Total for Stash Dash: 262 meters

Baby James' Cozy Clusters Blanket

Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)
Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page

Trish's New Orleans Socks American Ewe Turn a Square Hat Portland Socks Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Book Holder Declan's Adrift Socks Deschain First Point of Libra Cowl Vera's Christmas Stocking 8,353 meters for Stash Dash Over 4,500 meters added since the last episode! Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Berry Bliss Socks Rafa's Hat Cold Goat Farm Spinning Connections socks! Have you heard about them? You take your Daily NY Times Game- Connections Results and put them into colorwork socks. Suzanne told me about them- and recently saw and loved Wendy's! Here's a link to Wendy's Connection Socks Project Page. 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. Aila FaceTimed me from a friend’s house after buying a crochet dinosaur kit at the dollar store. The next day after pool day and dinner we practiced chain and single crochet. Pigskin Party '24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). We're looking for Sponsors for this season. Interested or know someone who is? and click the box saying you're potentially interested in sponsoring events and you'll get first dibs on spots. And/or email me for details! Other current & upcoming events: Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know! Tune in for a health Update on BostonJensMom “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” -Emily Dickinson ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 271: Fiber Events & FearLESS Fundraising

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 57:00

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 271 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website- www.downcellarstudio.com/271 This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Life in Focus
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Stitched by Jessalu Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins I Love You More Socks

Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo in the Azules colorway (medium denim blue)
Needles: US 3(3.25 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
For these DK socks, I cast on 48 sts and followed the OMG heel instructions for that stitch count. I worked more ruonds of ribbing than I usually do and used that as the whole leg of the sock, then worked heel, and foot as usual. I included some colorwork in a neon coral DK yarn to say " I love" on the left sock and "you more" on the right sock. When squished up it looks like it says I Love You Mom which is also perfect!

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Jenny's Blanket

Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page

Same as It Ever Was Hat Same as It Ever Was Hat #2 Nimbus Vest 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. Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! Check them out at and stay tuned for a special FearLESS Living Fund themed bag coming soon as part of the February Fundraiser for BostonJensMom. Live in New York City Other New York City Notable Moments: Pigskin Party '23 Check out all of the details about our including the participating makers. To make a , you can use this February 9th is my mom, Diane Lassonde’s, birthday. Diane came up with the idea for the FearLESS Living Fund when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in December 2021. Since then, each birthday we celebrate with her is precious and this year, with your help, I want to make her birthday month even MORE special by raising funds for this charity she’s created. picks up where the services leave off, helping their outstanding clients to live more fearlessly in pursuit of their dreams. In 2023, we gave out over $9,000 in scholarships. You can watch a With your help, we can raise even more. I also have some wonderful goodies here that I am going to giveaway. I'll be pulling winners from those who donate via the PayPal page. Be sure to mention you're part of the Fiber Community Fundraiser and list your Instagram or Ravelry Name so I can find you and send you your prize. Energy creates energy. It is by spending myself that I become rich. –SARAH BERNHARDT ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 270: Heart

Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 51:05

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 270 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
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Calendula Christmas Quilt

Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US.
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am extending what is written as a square into a rectangle.
64 squares now. about 24 totally seamed

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm

Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.
Progress Notes- first 3 sets of squares seamed & border added. December squares- all 9 done. not seamed.

Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets Same as It Ever Was Hat Nimbus Vest Declan's 2nd Socks Bought yarn for 3 blanket projects huge sale at Joann 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. Pigskin Party '23 2023 Review: Favorite projects 23 for 2023 list Definitions: What I want to focus on in 2024: 24 for 2024 list Health update on my Mom, Diane: She was hospitalized for several days because of issues with heart palpitation and then we learned her cancer is back in brain, lymph nodes, pleura (lining of lungs) and ribs. She will start with the same chemo she had last time (Oct '22- March '23). It’s likely she’ll also need radiation for the brain, but will do an MRI 4 weeks after chemo starts to know for sure & decide what’s best… Health update video coming soon. Keep those prayers and good wishes coming. Diane starts chemo Monday 1/22. Everything and everyone at their own pace. Flow with not against yourself. -Akiroq Brost ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Email me at For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 269: Warm Hands & Hearts

Saturday, December 30, 2023 • Duration 46:54

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 269 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
From the Armchair
Some Years Later
Crafty Adventures
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tailgate Party Mittens

Pattern: Tailgate Party Hat & Mittens by Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Co
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn: Dancing Leaf Dyeworks. Bee Bop 100% SW Merino DK (no colorway name)
Ravelry Project Page
After finishing the mittens, I used Duplicate Stitch to write "fear" on the left palm and "less" on the right palm. I used this video tutorial from Very Pink Knits to help me.

Boxing Gloves Ornament

Pattern: Boxing Gloves by Michael Hon ($3 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
Yarn: Caron One Pound in Scarlet + white acrylic worsted weight yarn
Ravelry Project Page
These worked up in one busy evening after work and were a gift for the owners of my gym.

Colourful Mini Dino

Pattern: Colourful Mini Dino by Anika Kam (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry)

Clown collar Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Christmas in July Socks Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Calendula Christmas Quilt 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. I went consignment shopping and reminded the owner that we'd met before and that I was the "knitter" and she promptly asked for help with gauge math for a handspun cabled sweater she wants to cast on. Pigskin Party '23 Vlogmas 2023 highlights: Beauty is as much about how and whether you look as what you see. –John Green ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 268: Christmas Cheer

Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 47:06

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 268 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Domingo the Easter Goat

Pattern: I used the basic idea from this crochet pattern available on Etsy.
Hook:
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Clarity (blue- body), Mint (green- stripe on egg), Custard (yellow- egg) + pink and taupe mystery yarn
Ravelry Project Page
I made mine much smaller than called for in the Etsy pattern. chained around 10 stitches, worked in the round from there to make a base and then come up for body/head like a Squishmallow.

Space Daddy Socks

Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.

Liz's Socks

Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )

Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Christmas in July Socks Same as It Ever Was Hat Colourful Mini Dino Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Vampires of Venice Spinning Tailgate Party Mittens I have such a strong urge to cast on a Christmas afghan that has a quilt-like effect. Any suggestions for me? Wool by Hugh Howey (The Silo Series- Book 1) . 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. Sled Decorating with Mom. Check out our beautiful project. Pigskin Party '23 "Summer is for surrendering; winter is for wondering.” — Debasish Mridha ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 267: Knit, Spin, Crochet, Gift, Repeat

Thursday, November 30, 2023 • Duration 51:12

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 267 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
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, The Little Wolf Knits & Suburban Stitcher Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Splash Socks

Yarn: Biscotte Yarn Bis Sock in the Splash Colorway (blue self-striping yarn)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Made for David Markus as a thank you for donating to the FearLESS Living Fund in October of 2023. Finished in time for Laura to bring them back with her after her visit the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Length of foot- 8.5 inches before toe
Knit them in line at a Sample Sale Mom, Laura, Trish and I went to the Saturday morning of Laura's visit. People in line jumped in to photo bomb so that was fun.

2 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!

Drawn Together Cowl Wish Star Brachiosaurus Bobble pumpkin Silver Spoon Socks Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks DK Bella Fio Socks Vampires of Venice Spinning Clown collar Documentary on Netflix on Apple TV 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. Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! The 2023 Limited Edition Holiday prints are currently listed - hurry to order yours while they are still available! Pigskin Party '23 Lots of players are talking about double-dipping in other make-alongs. A great thing about the PSP is that you can work on whatever you want so it is easy to have one project count for both PSP points and another MAL! What's going on on the YouTube Channel? –James Baldwin Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 266: Head to Toe

Thursday, November 16, 2023 • Duration 59:18

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 266 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Rising Tide Fiber Co, Enchanted Etchings, Chit Chat Knits Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 3 Crochet Charity Hats

Wool Ease Thick & Quick Bedrock Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 9 mm crochet hook

Standard circle increases up to (inc, sc5)

Lion Brand Baby's First Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook.

I added a large flower using this tutorial from Instagram by tanoshiimajo.

Purple Crochet Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. Mystery yarn.

Perry's Christmas Hat

Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood
Yarn: Goosey Fibers, Squishy DK. OOAK colorway

I blocked & sewed the buttons on Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater I added belt loops to Mom's Wave of Change Cardigan- Project Page. Liz's Socks Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Christmas Stockings 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. Fiber Festival of New England Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Bad luck in small doses can cast a glittering light on the rest of life. –Ann Patchett ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information:

Episode 265: Red-Eyed & Bushy Tailed!

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 • Duration 55:09

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 265 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Imagined Landscapes, Cniotáil Láimhe Designs on Ravelry & Buxom Cat Knits Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater

Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body
Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023
My Ravelry Project Page

Sneaky Pumpkins (& their Ghost friends)

Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic (various) in white, orange and brown.
Hook: C (2.75 mm)
Pattern: Cute Halloween Decorations by Laura Sillar (~$3.85 US Crochet pattern) available on Ravelry
Safety Eyes from 6060 on Etsy.

Liz's Socks Christmas Stockings Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Samples & patterns we found at Rhinebeck: Las Vegas Rhinebeck with Mom, Liz and Riley Pigskin Party '23 My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! Shana asked about any recent Savers adventures. Tune in for a story that's more of a misadventure (spoiler alert- all ends well) Daily life may seem trivial and routine, but in fact it contains a multitude of incidents, at once rich, expansive, and touching. –YU HUA ------ Contact Information:

Episode 264: Rhinebeck Sweaters

Sunday, October 15, 2023 • Duration 59:14

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264 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 Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Twin Mountain Handcrafts, AdoreKnit & Suburban Stitcher Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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

Strathcona Sweater

Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on or on the

Liz's Socks Drawn Together Cowl Space Daddy Socks Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book. Garter Stitch Cardigans I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired! Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. . . 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. Pigskin Party '23 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. "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail." -Bruce Lee ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: