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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 102 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Knitting in Passing 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, Knitty Kitty Bags, Plum Deluxe and Prairie Bag Works   Off the Needles Mary's Harley Socks   Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Wild Hare Fiber Studio Pinnacle Fingering in Hope Colorway Needles- US 1 (2.25mm) 56 stitches   3 baskets Pattern: Ombre Basket pattern by  Elizabeth Pardue (free crochet pattern) 1st basket 2nd basket 3rd basket On the Needles Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Cast on initially and was knitting with the textured pattern called for. Talking too long. Beautiful texture but taking too long. The effect while beautiful wasn’t worth the effect. Ripped out after a few inches. Switched to garter stitch using increases called for. Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.   Legwarmers for Riley Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.   Ashley's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet by Family Circle  (originally in November 1977 magazine) Was reprinted in 90's got off ebay. made one for my cousin's daughter in 2014 Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Paton's Classic Wool Regia Blue Jean Socks Pattern: Spacious OMG Yarn: Regia Jean Style Color Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Grammy's shawl Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport Needles: US 8 Pattern: New design, half hex like My Own Backyard Brainstorming   Christmas Knitting/Crochet plans: Dragon for Will using Yoki the Dragon pattern Unicorns for Ella and Carina using Shy Little Unicorn Pattern Outfits for Riley's doll (made last year) Oisin- alien or another star wars toy or two A child's poncho (Azel pullover by Heidi May) and a kitty using Small Cat Pattern A penguin using a pattern gifted to me by Happyfox24 More crochet baskets Garret requested more ninjas Anna dolla (from Kit) Some crochet washcloths Wintertide Headband pattern Crafty Adventures I'm working on my annual photo calendars from Picaboo   Knitting in Passing On this episode I shared three stories about knitting as it popped up in conversation at work, on the train, and in my car. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread 283 entries so far! Don't forget to get in your November and December entries. Even if you haven't participated all year- enter your gift knitting now and you'll still have a chance to win. 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsey- navy with hearts. Good sock size. Removeable wristlet strap. Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White     The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long Must be cast on on/after October 1st and be finished by November 30, 2016 to count. Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out. Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group 87 entries so far! They are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Even if you're not participating go over and check out the thread. Chatter thread has been really fun. You are all such great cheerleaders for each other. Love seeing that!   Prizes: $30 Gift Certificate to Sun Valley Fibers 600 yard, 5 color tweedy gradient kit from Quaere Fibre Skein of yarn (winner chooses base & color way) from Octopus Yarns   Pigskin Party Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES!   Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the RulesCheck out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsorsCheck out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode   10/10 Bingo winner- chiromom2- pattern from Becky Kelly- chose:  Bijou Creek Cowl.   Interceptions Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Oct 1-Nov 30 Berry Colorful Yarnings- Self-Striping Interception- November 1- November 30 Need ideas: check out this Bundle: http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/self-striping-not-socks Chat Thread FO Thread WIPs Interception- runs through 12/31 Finish some WIPs that you started before 9/8 Rules are posted in the Chat Thread and the FO Thread. Please post any/all questions in the Questions Thread. Prizes * $30 gift certificate to Knitters Brewing Company * DubbleBubble Sock Kit by Knitters Brewing Company * A set of Inversibles (Bounce fingering weight base - two 200-yard skeins) from Fibernymph Dye Works * $25 Gift Certificate to Beautiful Syster (Project bag maker) on Etsy * A pattern of the winner's choice from Knit Knight Designs * A pattern of winner's choice from Brenda Castiel * A pattern of winner's choice from Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Company Points- 25 points for each WIP you finish before 12/8. No yardage points, sponsor points. No other points at all. 25 max. Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won't start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off. Runs December 1- January 15th Take photo of your mini skeins before. Make project. Come chat about it here Enter to win prizes: Post mini skeins and FO photo in a post. Can enter as many times as FOs you have. 1 post per FO. Will pull for prizes. A copy of the book Mini Skein Knits and two sets of Fibernymph Dye Works minis. Nahst Designs- medium sized project back with zipper- black with plaid print. Easily fit a shawl or 2 socks. Includes notions pouch. Lilliput Yarn- skein of self striping in winner's choice of team colors (or whatever colors you like from her selection) Enter for points: in your End Zone Dance Thread 150 points for using Fibernymph Dye Works Mini Skeins (sponsor of this Interception)* 50 points for using mini skeins from any Pigskin Party ‘16 Sponsor (Pro Shop or Field Sponsor)* Plus your yardage, special teams points you’d already be eligible for. *Doesn't matter if you use one mini skein or 10, max is 150 pts for using Fibernymp and 50 points for using a Pro Shop or Field Sponsor yarn Check the Ravelry Board- Lisa (jamlknitter) is going to start a thread announcing a Mini Skein swap. Events   Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017   Contest, News & Notes I pulled a winner of Filament No 1 Fall 2016 ebook   Thank you for the support for my new shawl design- My Own Backyard I pulled a winner for the pattern and the gradient kit from Dragonfly Fibers.   Life in Focus  In this episode I talked about cleaning out my closet, getting rid of me old, too-large clothes and how that morphed into participating in the *minsgame. I listen to an audio podcast called the Slow Home Podcast and in the month of October they were doing a Minimalist Challenge called the Minsgame where they invite listeners to play along.     Ask Me Anything   SaraknitsKC asks: "Can you talk more about your virtual knit nights? How did you find a group? Sounds like a lot of fun!"   My groups found me. But I'd highly recommend it. We use Google Hangout- details on how to start a video chat.   On a Happy Note   Making lifetime in Weight Watchers! Cooking chili! My friend Laura came to visit last weekend. We checked out these vendors at a local craft fair (our favorites) Stir it Up Cuisine Encore Apparel-   ‘ Gilmore Girls, tacos and good friends!    Quote of the Week   Attention is the most basic form of love. By paying attention we let ourselves be touched by life, and our hearts naturally become more open and engaged. -Tara Brach       -------------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Recorded on February 3, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 32:00   Are you ready for the 2 Knit Lit Chicks VEST KAL/CAL?  Well, hurry up and gather your materials, because we start on February 15th! Any adult-sized vest or short-sleeve sweater, open-front or pullover, may be entered for the KAL.  You must be a member of our  Ravelry Group to enter. We already have a very active Chatter Thread and a rapidly growing Bundle of vest patterns to start the planning!  Once we get started, we’ll put up an FOs where you can post your garments to be entered to win.  The KAL will end on May 15.   Our first 2 Knit Lit Chicks Swap is on!  The deadline has passed for you to join, but if you are participating, chatter away here.  Thank you to SandraMaz, the proprietress of the SweetSerendipity37 shop on Easy and friend to our podcast, for organizing the swap!   A Message from Sox Therapist – creator of the Fish Lips Kiss Heel: CHECK YOUR GIRLS! I’m going through my Stage 3B cancer journey right now. Wasn’t due for a mammogram, but found sore nodes and got diagnosed on the 3rd anniversary of my sweet Mom’s death from cancer. It’s a very tough journey, but I’m doing it, and plan to get more active on Ravelry soon, and publish more $1.00 patterns, so I can earn enough to gather our kids and their families from around the country for a “Mom’s gonna beat cancer” reunion. CHECK YOUR GIRLS!   Stay tuned to the end of this podcast to find out who won our Modern Lopi ebook giveaway   Tracie and Barb will be at Stitches West  - February 18-21, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.  Come join us in the bar on Saturday afternoon for our meet-up with the Yarniacs and lots of other fun people!  Also - Knit some Knockers and turn them in at the Knitted Knockers booth!  They have a goal to collect 1,000 Knockers at Stitches this year!   2015 - The Chicks Year in Review   Barb knit a total of 64 projects: 6 sweaters 4 cowls 5 scarves 11 hats 5 mitts 10 socks 2 vests 2 shawls 17 bears 2 other   While Tracie knit 56 items total, including: 17 Mother Bears 10 hats 7 cowls 6 sweaters 5 pairs of socks 3 pairs of mitts 2 Bakery Bears 1 scarf 1 poncho 1 top 1 shawl 1 Earbud Pouch and 1 dress for the runway at Paris Fashion Week   Barb read 73 books in  2015, and Tracie read 74.     Barb has finished: Grandpa Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Cascade Cash Vero DK (a cashmere, (a merino, microfiber, and cashmere blend) in a royal blue colorway (a $6.50 pattern).     Winter Wander Shawl by Helen Stewart, using Invictus Yarns Victorious in the Exotic colorway and Knit Picks Aloft in the Carbon Colorway. (photo)   Barley Hat by TinCanKnits using leftover Universal Yarns Classic Shades - free   Luuk Hat by Annis Jones, using leftover Universal Yarns Classic Shades - free   Kindling Hat by Helen Stewart using leftover King Cole Riot DK (part of the Knitvent 2015 collection)   Mother Bear #69   Knitted Knockers   Tracie has finished: Posy’s Little Black Sweater - Dog-o-matic by Angela Kreutzer (in Stitch’n’Bitch Superstar Knitting) in Universal Yarns Classic Worsted Holiday (black).  No idea why this was a UFO for 3 years!   The Starshower cowl by Hilary Smith Callis, using La Bien Aimee MCN Light in the Jon Snow colorway.   The Meditate cowl by Elizabeth Doherty, using Redfish Dyeworks Silk Sock.   Lacy Boot Toppers ($1 on Ravelry) by Jillian Mellan in  Frog Tree Pediboo Sock in Tan     Barb is currently working on: Vanilla Socks using Fishknits Warm Heart 2-ply in the Cadillac colorway   Never Not Knitting Mystery Shawl KAL, using Berroco Vintage in colorway 5194.   And has cast on: Silverthorne Hat by Becky Kelly,  using Plymouth Galway in the Dark Coral Rose colorway.  $4   More Knitted Knockers   Poppy Poncho by Cathy Donnabello, using Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play Satchel in the Port Vintage colorway.     Tracie has cast on the Yipes Stripes Cowl by Ann Weaver in  5 colors of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (kit purchased at Stitches)     She is working on: Rodeo Drive Poncho by Stacy Perry in Fonty BB Merino in Brun Scooby Doo   Vanilla socks with a Fish-Lips-Kiss Heel, using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway.   The Longstreet shawl by Nancy Totten using Abstract Fibers Temptation in The Gorge colorway.   And she gave up and frogged her Shalom Cardigan by Meghan McFarlane in Araucania Tepa (bulky, wool/mohair/silk).  This yarn + this pattern + Tracie = no bueno!   Barb’s finished books: Salem’s Lot by Stephen King The Wild Inside by Christine Carbo The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R. Carey (photo) The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon     Tracie did not finish The Bone House by Brian Freeman   Tracie finished reading:  Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia September Sacrifice by Mark Horner Mrs. Budley Falls From Grace by M.C. Beaton Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer   Barb is reading: Exposed:  The Secret Life of Jodi Arias by Jane Velez Mitchell The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith   Tracie is reading: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry     Thumbs Up – Grease Live!

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