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Recorded on May 20, 2025 Book talk starts at 22:15 Our Colorwork KAL is over! There were 111 FOs...YAY!! Stay tuned to the end of this episode to find out if you've won a prize... Our new knit along is a CHARITY KAL! Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity? Well, this knit-along is for you! DATES - May 15, 2025 until September 1, 2025 Rules: 1. Post pictures of your completed projects in the FO thread. Along with the picture(s), please tell us what charity you are knitting for and a link to their website if possible. 2. Post a separate post for each item. 3. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to enter a project for a prize. 4. Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our Charity KAL Chatter thread! Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA. Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild. From the flier: By popular demand, we have new food vendors this year! Boots Bakes Sweets will dazzle us with cookies and other yummy desert items. Check out her Instagram @bootsbakessweets Edward from Italian Brothers Pizza will be baking us fresh wood fired pizza on site! His creations can be seen @italianbrotherspizza And our new coffee vendor, High Flier Coffee will be providing fresh roasted craft coffee all day. View their Instagram at @highfliercoffee And a great vendor market with: Harvey Farms Pan's Garden Yarn & Fibers Wonderland Dyeworks Back Porch Fiber Co Red Creek Farm Invictus Yarns Art Fiber Frenzy Blue Thistle Fiberarts Duren Dyeworks Meridian Jacobs Integrity Alpacas & Fiber Valley Oak Wool Mill Ewe and Me 2 Ranch Siren Song Fleece Works Spin Glitz Treadles to Threads - Used Equipment sale KNITTING Barb has finished: 4 Knitted Knockers Tracie finished: 2 Knitted Knockers Mother Bear 334 and 335 Bear for Baby Boy Colorwork Dip by SuviKnits in The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress Chemo cap #1- Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK Barb is still working on: Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway Barb has cast on: Hudson Bay Hat by Allison Shuman, using 3 colors of Berroco Lanas Worsted - Cream, Forest Green and Gold Tracie cast on: Pampas Tee by Samantha in CasaSol Bambu M in Rosa Coral Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer n Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging and Wool and the Gang The One Cotton in Azure Blue She continues to work on: 4th Rachel by Josée Paquin in Carpool Artisan Fibers 100% Cotton Vanilla socks in Knitting Fever Cashmere Indulgence BOOKS Barb read: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters - 4 stars The Reunion Party vy Penny Batchelor - 2 stars Never Alone by Woniya Dawn Thibeault - 5 stars Tracie read: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver - 4.5 stars Frankie by Graham Norton - 3.5 stars One of Us by Craig DiLouie - 4 stars The Texas 7: A True Story of Murder and a Daring Escape by Gary C. King - 4 stars Deenie by Judy Blume - 3 stars
Listen Recorded Thursday, April 24, 2025 Colorwork KAL info - you'll find it HERE Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA. Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild. From the flier: By popular demand, we have new food vendors this year! Boots Bakes Sweets will dazzle us with cookies and other yummy desert items. Check out her Instagram @bootsbakessweets Edward from Italian Brothers Pizza will be baking us fresh wood fired pizza on site! His creations can be seen @italianbrotherspizza And our new coffee vendor, High Flier Coffee will be providing fresh roasted craft coffee all day. View their Instagram at @highfliercoffee KNITTING Barb has finished: 6 Knitted Knockers Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel Tracie finished: 2 Knitted Knockers Raglan Turtleneck for Lexi's Scraps Chaps rabbit - didn't use a pattern. In Sea Change Fibers Ecola Worsted in Flower Fairy Loose Ends Project Textured Sweater in off-white wool Mother Bear 333 2nd Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK in 174 Skye Barb is still working on: Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway Bankhead Hat #34 Tracie cast on: 4th Rachel by Josée Paquin in Carpool Artisan Fibers 100% Cotton Vanilla Socks in Knitting Fever Cashmere Indulgence She continues to work on: Colorwork Dip by SuviKnits in The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress BOOKS Barb read: One by One - Freida McFadden - 4 stars The Coworker - Freida McFadden - 3.5 stars While Innocents Slept: A True Story of Revenge, Murder and SIDS by Adrian Havill - 3 stars Long Bright River by Liz Moore - 4 stars Tracie read: Secrets in the Cellar: A True Story of the Austrian Incest Case that Shocked the World by John Glatt - 4.5 stars Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3 1/2 stars Broken Bayou by Jennifer Moorhead - 2 1/2 stars Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir - 2 1/2 stars Tracie gives a giant thumbs down to RFK jr's incredibly unkind and untrue remarks about the lived experiences of those on the autism spectrum.
Recorded Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Book talk begins at 28:40 Colorwork KAL info - you'll find it HERE Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: NoCKRs - April 10-13, 2025 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA. Bring a chair and lunch! Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada KNITTING Barb has finished: 2 Knit Knockers Bankhead hat #33 using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Tracie finished: 4 Knitted Knockers Raise the Woof by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport in Spock Puppet and 5 others Cat Hoodie from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime in Emma's Yarn Super Silky in Oops I Did It Again Izzy Knitted Comfort Doll by Shirley O'Conner Emotional Support Little Chickie by Annette Corsino in Plymouth Encore Barb is still working on: Garter Stitch Scarf using a Sirdar Colourwheel Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and one in the Natural colorway Tracie has cast on: Colorwork Dip by SuviKnits in The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress Loose Ends project Textured Sweater in off-white wool Tracie has frogged : Socks in LMFA SHOW Stopper in the Shantay You Stay colorway held double on size 2 BOOKS Tracie has read: The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, and an Unsolved Mystery by Jake Anderson - 4 stars Family Family by Lauren Frankel - 3 1/2 stars Deep South by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex True Biz by Sara Nović - 4 1/2 stars Barb has read: Bird Box (Bird Box #1) by Josh Malerman - 4 stars The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue - 3.5 stars The Last Juror by John Grisham - 5 stars Barb talked about the Big Bear Live Eagle Nest Cam
Recorded Saturday, February 22, 2025 Barb and Tracie are both appalled at what has been happening since the Trump inauguration. What can we do? Call your representatives Sign up at Indivisible - STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK COUP February 28 - Economic Blackout - no purchases in person or online. thepeoplesunionusa.com is planning a series of boycott days - I will post the link and all of the dates in the show notes Please join our Colorwork KAL! Here are the details: Starts 2/1/25, ends on 5/1/25 Any project with colorwork - could be stranded, fair-isle, stripes, mosaic, intarsia, etc. Your project can be a hat, mitts, mittens, gloves, anything around the neck, a toy - but it must be larger than a washcloth! You might want to go big, like a sweater, vest or poncho WIPs less than 50% done are eligible for the KAL Have fun with it. Challenge yourself to try something new. Chat it up in the Colorwork KAL thread here! Our Zoom group is continuing. Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time. All the info you need is in our Ravelry group! I am the guest on Episode 283 of the Life After MLM podcast talking about my experience as the mother of someone on the autistic spectrum EVENTS NoCKRs 2025 - April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. If you are interested in getting on the waitlist, please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA. Bring a chair and lunch! Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together! Are you interested in meeting other knitters and crocheters who listen to the podcast? Please join us at the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together next September 18-21 at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. For more information, take a look at the Get Together Thread thread on Ravelry. Please get your registration in as soon as possible. KNITTING Barb has finished: 4 Knitted Knockers Tracie finished: Alignment by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated in Rhododendron Purple rainbow socks for Rachel in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Dark Side of the Moon in Purple Haze Never Not Gnoming #29 for our Capitola realtor in bright blues Ever After Sweater by Claire Jackson in Malabrigo Rios in the Gemini colorway Barb is still working on: Marklee #2 by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye 24 Carat MCNin the Peppermint Julep colorway Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel Knitted Knockers Barb has cast-on Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway ad 1 in the Natural colorway Bankhead hat #33 by Susie Gourley using some Lion Brand Mandala picked up on a destash table Tracie has cast on: 2 Knitted Knockers Raise the Woof by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport in Spock Puppet and many others - doing both dog motifs! Socks in LMFA Show Stopper in Shantay You Stay held double on size 2 needles BOOKS Barb read: You Like it Darker by Stephen King - 4.5 stars The Worst of You by Sarah Richards - 3 stars Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars Tracie read: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars All the Rage (DI Adam Fawley #4) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982 by Chris Nashawaty - 5 stars
Friday, August 16, 2024 Book talk starts at 10:10 Studio 49 Retreat - October 18-20, 2024 at Tuolomne Trails outside Groveland, CA. Enrollment is still open! This episode is NOT brought to you by Alaska Airlines, but we are all big fans. Knitting Eileen is working on the Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart in scrap yarn and is getting back into her Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill in Quince & Co. Chickadee Shelley is working on the Misurina tee by Caitlin Hunter in two different silk yarns Susan is working on a Luminos Tee from a kit from Yarn Snob for her niece Barb finished her Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass and is working on a Mother Bear, a new tee, and a hat Tracie finished turtles needlepoint project after 15 years! She continues to slog through her Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock Books Barb read Internal Combustion: The True Story of a Marriage and a Murder by Joyce Maynard Eileen is reading Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe by Carl Safina and Broken Harbor by Tana French, and catching up on some favorite series by Jacqueline Winspear, Dana Stabenow, CJ Box and Tony Hillerman Tracie read Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel - 4 stars Shelley is looking forward to reading Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home by Chris La Tray Susan recommends Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes
This month, the penultimate regular podcast, Nicole and Monica watched Elemental, a Pixar movie about two young adults who fall in love in a fantasy city despite their massive differences. Nicole spun and Monica knit Zweig by Caitlin Hunter. Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin.
Kayleigh is on holiday this week so our colleague Susan joined Carmen on today's episode. Susan has a fantastic show and tell to talk us though (though to get the full experience you should watch this episode on YouTube too!). -----------------------------------Chapters(00:00:50) Meet Susan(00:04:42) Wine Chat! (00:12:44) Colour combos - WATCH HERE(00:20:14) Show & Tell - Susan's finished objects(00:21:28) Moonbumps by Maxim Cyr(00:24:37) Suri Shirt by Caidree(00:25:41) Wisp by Caitlin Hunter(00:27:59) Liebling by Camilla Vad(00:32:26) The Shift by Andrea Mowry(00:35:07) Nice sweater by Anne Ventzel(00:37:38) Iro by Knitting for Breakfast(00:45:10) What Susan's working on(00:45:24) Pear socks by Summer Lee(00:48:01) Stockholm round neck by PetiteKnit(00:49:12) Robinia Light by Anne Ventzel(00:55:35) Sande Summer Cardi by Helga Jona(00:59:24) The Shift by Andrea Mowry(01:02:50) Bag chat(01:13:33) Wrap upEpisode NotesWine we reviewed: Pinotage Rose from LidlColour combo suggestions Walcot Yarns Origin + Spincycle Yarns Dream State:Beaver's Den + Rosy MapleWild Lilac + MidsommarFireweed + Dream WorldJuniper + Salty DogPacific + Overshadow OR Ghost RanchLighthouse + Stay ReadySusan's FO (finished objects) show & tell:Moonbumps by Maxim Cyr in les Garçons Suri Alpaca + Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in Vibe CheckSuri Shirt by Caidree in The Urban Purl Cloud 9 in Witching HourWisp by Caitlin Hunter in The Urban Purl in Flamingo on FireLiebling by Camilla Vad in Spincycle Yarns Plump in Ghost RanchThe Shift by Andrea Mowry in Spincycle Yarns in Lapis, Wallflower and The Family JewelsNice by Anne Ventzel in Isager Hør + Alpaca 1Iro by Knitting for Breakfast in mYak KupaSusan's WIP (working in progress) show & tell:I'm So Basic Socks by Summer Lee in Malabrigo SockStockholm by PetitKnit in Isager Tweed + les Garçons Suri AlpacaRobinia Light by Anne Ventzel in Isager Spinni + Silk MohairSande Summer Cardi by Helga JonaThe Shift by Andrea Mowry in Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool Shade of the Earth, Space Oddity and Stay Out of the Forest.-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239
In Episode 5 of A Yarn Story Podcast Carmen discusses her Iceland trip and Kayleigh talks secret yarn plans!-----------------------------------Chapters(03:37) The Wine Ritual(11:04) Carmen's Iceland Trip(33:21) Wisp by Caitlin Hunter(43:28) Cute Headbands(50:26) Recent Author Panel About Freedom-----------------------------------Episode NotesWine of the day is Adria Vine ‘Ancora' Rose 2022 from Good Pair DaysCarmen finished two Chunky Twist Headband by Destiny Myers in Spincycle Yarns new PlumpSusan finished Wisp by Caitlin Hunter in The Urban Purl Flaming Flamingo and she let us borrow it show off.On the needles:Stockholm V-Neck Slipover by PetitKnit in Isager Tweed. + Silk MohairA pair of vanilla socks in some gorgeous Shirley Bryant gradient sock yarnLinur og Strik in Vatnsnes yarn and Hex Hex dye worksKayleigh is swatching for Totally Tanked by Jassie Mae & a user secret test knit she can't tell us about yet.We also chatted about an author panel about Freedom we had just attended. Authors and their books we mention are:I'm a Fan by Sheena PatelLoosing the Plot by Derek OwusuVariations by Juliet Jacques-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239
In Episode 4 of A Yarn Story Podcast, we review a Sauvignon Blanc that Kayleigh was gifted and then dive into the knitting (after a tiny detour to cricket bats!).-----------------------------------Chapters(01:09) What Wine We're Drinking(04:02) What Kayleigh Is Wearing(07:23) Cricket Bat Chat (a quick detour!)(09:14) What Carmen Is Wearing(13:36) Cloud 9 Pattern Suggestions(22:07) What We're Knitting Right Now (not a lot!)(29:21) How To Knit A Beanie Hat(31:48) New Yarn For Carmen!(33:47) Kayleigh's Sock Update-----------------------------------Episode NotesKayleigh is wearing her newly finished Trinigan Cardigan by Andrea Mowry using The Fibre Co. Cumbria in Blackbeck and Spincycle Yarns Dream State in Salty Dog.Carmen is wearing Stripes by Andrea Mowry in eight colours of Walcot Yarns Opus. (Hickory, Spearmint, Tropical Punch, Bumblebee, Grey, Evergreen, Spellbound and Taffy)Cloud 9 pattern suggestions:The Wisp by Caitlin Hunter - not yet releasedSuri Shirt by Caidree Spring Chicken by Beata JezekSolveig Shawl by Valentina BogdanovaPebble Beach by Helen StewartColors we were showing off are: Urban Sprawl, Boudicca's Revenge and Dragon Glass.Travel project possibilities for Carmen's trip to Iceland:Vanilla socks in some Shirley Brian yarn I was gifted.Carmen's Mom is going to knit The Shift Cowl by Andrea Mowry in Dream State colours Shades of Earth, Stay Ready and Ghost Ranch.Stockholm Slipover V-Neck by Petitknits in Isager Tweed color Wine plush Isager Silk Mohair color 19.Carmen's finished her Spur Hat by Hiromi Nagasawa in Garthenor Preseli.-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us: A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239
Welcome to The Knit Chat, a podcast where I talk about knitting, spinning and crafting in general. Let's answer some questions! If you have a channel or just want to answer in the comments, here are the questions:1- Which yarn weight is your go-to?2- Which yarn weight is nonexistent in your stash?3- Multi or mono project? 4- Do you knit the same pattern more than once?5- Which pattern has been on your to-do list the longest? (Spot Sweater by Anne Ventzel)6- Morning or evening knitter?7- Printed or electronic pattern?8- Your favorite stitch to knit?9- Your favorite stitch for the finished look?10- Toe up or cuff down?11- Metal or wood needles?12- Which designer needs to get more hype? (Mine is Camille Descôteaux!)13- Which pattern is so gorgeous but you'll never knit it? (Multiple Marie Wallin)14- Which super popular pattern is just not for you? (Zweig by Caitlin Hunter)15- One (or more) knitting podcasts to follow! ( @WOOLNEEDLESHANDS , @tinyhumanknitspodcast3566 , @EngineeringKnits )You can find me on most social media as CloTricots #knitting #podcast #fiberart #yarn
Spoilers warning! This episode we play a game of "fact or fiction" with stories of fiber felonies. Answers in the show notes below! Fact: "Jumper Cables", "Skein of the Crime Fiction: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series by Peggy Ehrhert, Berkeley Prime Crime Knitting Mysteries by Maggie Sefton, A Riverbank Knitting Mystery Series by Allie Pleiter Other themed mysteries: Nevada Barr National Park mysteries, Tony Hillerman and Anne Hillerman, William Kent Krueger mysteries, Sarah Andrews forensic geologist series, Toni Dwiggins forensic geologist series Natalie's projects are Jili socks w/ The Blue Brick sock twins yarn & another test sweater for Jennifer Brou w/ stash yarn including Brown Sheep Wildfoote, ND Yarn Company fingering, super vintage Phildar Lugano, & Zitron Trekking XXL. Natalie is snacking on frozen grapes, freezies, & Canadian Smarties. Ashley is knitting Winter Weekend Socks by Shannon Squire w/ Blue Brick in Muskoka DK & casting on for Easy V by Caitlin Hunter w/ Shelter & Spincycle from Starlight. She is snacking on Kitchen Kettle Jams, especially Fig Balsamic. We also mentioned our National Park Centennial Blanket project!
Today we sit down with Caitlin Hunter with Chevron to discuss their new sponsorship with us!Monthly Donors: www.tinyurl.com/MonthlyGivingFBBreakfast: www.laso.org/breakfast
In this episode, I catch listeners up on recent knitting projects, like my completed Baltian sweater. I'm contemplating patterns for summer tops. Plus, sustainable options for buying and recycling and a poem by Amy Gerstler. Baltian designed by Caitlin Hunter socks knit with Knit Spin Farm "Hay Girl, by Spot the Sheep" Brise cardigan designed by Hannah Fetig knit in Spencer Hill Harriett wool.and #30daydresschallenge re-BRYR buy and sell pre-loved Bryr clogs re-Girlfriend recycle worn Girlfriend products TATTER Stitch Gathering for Ukraine "Night Herons" by Amy Gerstler
Brainy Thing: 17:35 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 29:50 What We're Learning from our Knitting: Catherine is continuing on with her mitered square blanket. Margaret hasn't completed anything but continue with a little stockinette knitting here and a little crochet there. She does have a report about Fast Fashion ripping off Crochet Designers https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/crochet-trend-fast-fashion-copy-designs, a recommendation for new video tutorials from Nimble Needles https://nimble-needles.com/category/tutorials/page/4/ , and a major tip for long tail cast ons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcvzB_9o8qc. Brainy Thing: Catherine reports on Perfectionism and its positive and negative sides. She's wondering if she suffers from a little bit of perfectionism that is stopping her from starting the colorwork sweater Ghost Horses https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ghost-horses. by Caitlin Hunter. https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/striving-perfection-can-completely-exhaust-brain/2030504 Jody Deluca, Ph.D. https://www.eriecoloradocounseling.com/publications Behind the Redwood Curtain: The university where Catherine and Margaret worked is changing its orientation and name. It's now Cal Poly Humboldt and is focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs. https://www.humboldt.edu/sites/default/files/polytechnicreport_hsuhighlights.pdf https://pmc.humboldt.edu/portal/climate-action-plan-20 https://facilitymgmt.humboldt.edu/sites/default/files/hsu_stars_path_to_platinum_2020-2022_final.pdf pcci.humboldt.edu. Welcome to Episode 134 of Teaching your Brain to Knit. Today we talk about Perfectionism, both its positive and negative effects. Catherine and Margaret have been working on blankets and other projects but not finishing things. And Margaret reports on the changes from Humboldt State University to Cal Poly Humboldt.
Book Talk starts at 41:25 Recorded March 22, 2021 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe. Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! KNITTING Barb has finished: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Twist Sock, in the Ocean and the Magenta colorways Vindaloo Shawl by Melissa Schoschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway Mother Bear #234 Tracie has finished Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon 1st of Four Cats by Kath Dalmeny Zickzack Scarf (cowl) by Christy Kamm in Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and Dawn colorways Kindling Mitts by Helen Stewart in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendelton in Snow for my friend Dawn’s birthday Barb continues to work on: River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway Mother Bear #234 And has cast on: Alaska hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knitcircus Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway. One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway. Tracie has cast on: Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in Artfibers Houdini And continues to work on: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit) 2nd Cat from 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS Barb read: In the Dark by Loreth Anne White - 3 stars The Murder of Marion Miley by Beverly Bell - 4.5 stars Tracie read: His Favorites by Kate Walbert The Secret Place by Tana French
Recorded on March 3, 2021 Book Talk starts at 36:43 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series! The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway. Post here to be entered to win. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe. Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! KNITTING Barb has finished Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using random mini skeins and Knit Picks Palette from my stash Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Quiviut (217 yds. Lace weight) in a deep purple/blue color Tracie has finished Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) Cannon Bandana by Adventure du Jour Designs in Louisa Harding Mulberry Hand Beaded in the Rocket colorway Cannon Bandana in Trendsetter Yarn Victory in copper Cannon Bandana in Grandma’s Hand Dyed Merino/Cashmere dyed for Grandma’s Spinning Wheel in Tucson, AZ Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock Barb is working on: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway And has cast on: River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway Mother Bear #234 Tracie has has cast: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Out of Hibernation! Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit) Continues working on: 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar RibbonBOOKS Barb read: Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker - 3 stars Tracie read: Dead Reckoning by Caitlin Rother - 4 stars The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, Age 83 1/4 by Hendrik Groen (Peter de Smet) Tracie recommends Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Recorded on February 15, 2021 Book talk starts at 25:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! The chatter thread has opened here. Katy H. Carroll aka Katinka Designs will be hosting a KAL for her cowl designs! Use the promo code COWLABUNGA to receive 50% off any of her cowl designs for the next few weeks, and then plan to knit along in March. Check out Katy's cowl designs here, and look for details in her Ravelry group here. Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series! The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway. Post here to be entered to win. KNITTING Barb has finished: 1. Mother Bear #233 2. Ran House Book Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using scraps of leftover Caron Cakes 3. Bankhead Hat #14 Tracie has finished: Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock Barb continues to work on: 1. Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways 2. Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash 3. Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway Barb has cast on 1. Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Qiviut (217 yards of lace weight) in a blue-purple colorway Tracie has cast on: 1. 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc. And continues to work on: 1. Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) 2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway 3. Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon BOOKS Barb read: 1. The Widow's House by Carol Goodman - 2.5 stars 2. Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste - 4 stars Tracie read: 1. The Playground Murders (The Detective's Daughter #7 by Lesley Thomsen - 2.5 stars 2. Squeeze Me (Skink #8) by Carl Hiaasen - 4 stars 3. Possessed: The Infamous Texas Stiletto Murder by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars 4. Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - 4 stars 5. Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars Tracie recommends the Easy View Anti-fog Cloth - it really works to keep your glasses from fogging up when you wear a mask!
Recorded on January 28, 2021 Book Talk starts at 23:29 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended - listen to the end of the episode to find out if you are a prize winner! Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! The chatter thread has opened here. KNITTING Barb has finished: Multidirectional Scarf #10 by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake Create Your Own Adventure shawl by Fredi Baker, using an Invictus Yarns Beyond kit bought at Stitches 2019. Tracie has finished Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset Scintillation by Hunter Hammersen - just playing with this, making stars in different yarns and sizes Barb continues to work on: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway And has cast on Tan House Brook Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using Caron Cake leftovers for a color blocking effect. Tracie has cast on: Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock And Continues to work on: Girl Cat by Julie Williams in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS Barb read: Drowning with Others by Linda Keir - 3 stars A Keeper by Graham Norton - 4 stars Tracie read: Lakewood by Megan Giddings - 4 1/2 stars Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike #5) by Robert Galbraith - 4 stars To learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, check out the American Scandal podcast Verizon Call Filter
Recorded on 1/13/2021 Book Talk starts at 34:34 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15! This episode was recorded on January 13th, so please plan on listening to Episode 219 to find out if you won a prize! The Chicks are mulling over ideas for our next knit-along...stay tuned! Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here KNITTING Barb has finished: 1. Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake 2. Mother Bear #232 Tracie has finished: 1. Moon of My Life pullover by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Christmas Chaos colorway, and Serendipidye Silken Sock in the Papaya colorway Barb has frogged: Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways Barb continues to work on: 1. Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake 2. Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn {-- And has cast on: 1. Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways 2. Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash 3. Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway Tracie has cast on: 1. Table runner in Tracie's handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co. Merino/Silk 2. Girl Cat by Julie Williams in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK -} And continues to work on: 1. Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset 2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS Barb read: 1. Yard Work by David Koepp - 5 stars 2. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs by Amanda Lamb - 3.5 stars 3. Love and Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere by Poe Ballantine - 5 stars 4. Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump by Michael Cohen - 4 stars 5. The Dinner by Herman Koch - 4 stars Tracie read: 1. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell - 5 stars 2. One True Thing by Anna Quindlen - 4 stars 3. Victim: The Other Side of Murder by Gary Kinder - 4 stars
Baby countdown on!You can also listen directly at: https://archive.org/details/skeinenable-ep-108(pattern links are direct links to Ravelry)What I've Finished:Jill finished up the Fingering Entrechat Bonnet by Lisa Chemery in Spun Right Round SW Sock in Combat Boots and Baby doll Dresses. She used the same yarn to make Christine's Stay On Baby Booties by Christina Bourquin. She wrapped up the Baby Yoda for Babies by Arianna Soloway out of Berroco Vintage doubled in taupe, and Craftsmart Value in Sage also doubled for the hood. Her Rav page here. And finally! Jill finished the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in Knit Picks Palette, in Seafaring, Edamame, Huckleberry Heather, Silver and Clarity. She also did the embroidery on the Baby Kaftan by Debbie Bliss. The baby sweater was knit in Rowan Cotton Glace, colorway 9C4, and the embroidery was done in some scraps of Knit Picks Shine and other cotton yarns. Her Rav page here. Jill sewed up a few Half Contour Burp Cloths out of terry cloth and flannel using the tutorial from Mary Martha Mama. She also made some nursing pads out of grey flannel using some variation of the tutorial at The DIY Mommy. My Current Fix:The only things that Jill is working on is a pair of Genevieve's Tube Socks by Jasmin Canty out of MadTosh Sock in the Holi Festival colorway and a baby mobile out of Arne & Carlos Embroidered Birds in Knit Picks Palette.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is wanting to cast on a sweater, and is looking at Misurina by Caitlin Hunter and Posy by Marzena Kolaczek. She likes the Rosebud baby bodysuit by pawlymade/Novita Knits. She likes a number of baby patterns by Rille Rundt, including Blomsterbleie. She needs to make some Baby Mitts by Susan B. Anderson. (Thanks for the suggestion Krista!) She would love to knit some preemie hats before going to the hospital and was looking at the Elvish teeny tiny hat by Alexandra Davidoff.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:French Macaroon baby sweater knit by Brenda CastielLove Note by Tin Can Knits from Mork Made Fiber CoElfbaby hat by RobynnWeldon knit by Twisted Stitches Podcast13 Reasons Why, Season 4The Old Guard (2020)Project Power (2020)Toy Story 4 (2019)Unorthodox1BR (2019)Love on the SpectrumDanger 5Like a Mother by Angela Garbes
Episode 105 is finally up! I hope you are all doing well. What I've Finished:Jill finally wrapped up her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Briar Heather and other scrap yarns. Her Rav page here. This was sent to her swap partner along with a tiny glove ornament knit from the Mini-Me pattern by Julia Mueller. She used scrap sock yarn for this. Her Rav page here. Jill also finished and blocked her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter. She used Malabrigo Rios in Denim, Sandback, Valentina and Magenta.My Current Fix:Jill's still slowly working on her Fox Paws stole by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette. Her Rav page here. She started a Compass baby blanket by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala in Pixie. She also cast-on a Baker Jo (little) by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina fingering weight leftovers held double. She also finished the piecing and backing of the Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes, which was originally a Mystery KAL. She's into the Hands cardigan by Chantal Belisle. She also thinks it would be funny to make Facehugger by Neetza Drake for baby/maternity photos. She likes two baby patterns, Genevieve's Tube Socks from Knitmore Girls and the Hope Romper Dress by Nomad Stitches.Re-Ups:Wee Cupcake by Taiga Hilliard and other goodies from Lynne (TSimpleKelly)Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea RangelHolst Garn Tides in MaroonLavishea lotion barTannei Casey project bagsFebruary Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman from Kim (slow.cloth)Turtlepurl self-striping in Trenchcoat (based on Burberry plaid!)Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Twinset Designs podcastInsecure Season 4We're Here on HBOUpload on AmazonJingle All the Way (1996)The Wrong Missy (2020)Pierced by the Sun by Laura Esquivel
Stay safe out there! Anti-racism resources: https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resourcesGood list of organizations to donate to, to support Black Lives Matter causes. What I've Finished:Jill spun up her Mork Made Fiber Co batt. It's a 2-ply, 4.6oz, 246 yards.My Current Fix:Jill just needs some finishing touches before completing her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather. She's pulled out her WIP of Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using five colors of Knit Picks Palette. Her Rav page here. She's halfway done already with her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter using Malabrigo Rios in Blue Jeans, Sandbank, Valentina and Magenta. She used WoollyBear99's modifications for a looser neckline. She's been spinning some Naked Bubblegum colorway 80/20 South American Wool/Viscose fiber from Goodie Supply Company. She also started the Frolic Quilt pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew using a kit from Connecting Threads that has Cluck Cluck Sew designed fabrics.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the Pupu scrunchie pattern by Sari Nordlund despite all her scrunchie hatred. She likes the From Where You Were Plucked newborn hat by Corrie Willard. She's been looking at baby mobiles, including Monster Mobile by Rebecca Danger, Hot Air Balloons Mobile by Doreen Blask and Hot Air Balloon Baby Mobile by Tatyana Korobkova. She also likes the pullover Windkissed by Tif Neilan.Re-Ups:Holstgarn Coast and SupersoftUppers and Downers:King Arthur Flour Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels recipe.The Lovebirds (2020) - not originally produced for Netflix, but released there.Total Recall (1990)Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
Recorded on May 15, 2020 Book Talk Starts at 29:00 Our Poncho Knit Along is done! Prize winners are announced at the end of this episode Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the 2020 Swap Thread to keep up with questions at least once a week. Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 1pm PST - Details here For fans of the My Favorite Murder Podcast only! We are giving away 3 Stay Out of the Forest hat patterns by the fabulous Jennifer Lassonde. Please comment in the thread in Ravelry. This contest will end on May 20, 2020. Tracie’s son Will made a film about Tracie, her fiber addiction, her mom, the podcast, etc for his documentary film class. There are two cuts, because Will’s professor liked the Knitted Knockers cut better but Tracie and Barb like the Mother Bear cut better! https://youtu.be/83hlLeY1O4s https://youtu.be/83hlLeY1O4s KNITTING Barb has finished Mother Bears 205, 206, 207 & 208 Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia sock in the Wisp colorway, and WSK Magnolia sock in the Sage color way Jason’s Cashmere Hat by Melissa Tomson, using Lion Brand Heartland in the Hot Springs colorway. Swap partner gift Tracie has finished Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Styx and Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in Pining 4 Ewe Mother Bears 209, 210, 211 & 212 Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun Barb is working on Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way and has cast on Eco Duo Cabled Scarf by Shannon Dunbabin using a Caron Cake Papillion /Butterfly by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways Boyfriend Beanie by Expression Fiber Arts, using destash table yarn. Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie Soxxi Tracie has cast on Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue and continues to work on 80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chilll That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway. Vanilla socks in Fish Knits sock gradient in greens BOOKS Barb has finished The Getaway by Greer Hendricks - 3 stars Inside Jobs: Tales from a Time of Quarantine Ben H. Winters - 3.5 stars BAD KARMA: The True Story of a Mexican Surf Trip From Hell by Paul Wilson - 4 stars The Weight of Silence by Gregg Olsen - 4 stars Tracie has finished: Scat by Carl Hiaassen - 3 stars The Suspects by Katharine Johnson - nah Little by Edward Carey - 4 stars The Weight of Silence by Greg Olson - 3 1/2 stars Blood Mist by Mark Roberts - 4 stars The Keeper by Graham Norton - 4 1/2 stars Barb was attacked by a turkey! There were no injuries. It looks a lot like the attack in this video: https://www.newsflare.com/video/279288/animals/turkey-attack-on-college-campus Tracie loves her iRobot Roomba 960 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 183 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes – with special guest Mary Kino Knits Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Little Brother’s Romper Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnit (knitting pattern. ~$4.50 US at time of purchase) Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 mystic purple & mystery skein of fingering. Mom found buttons for me & dropped them off but they are still in quarantine. Quarantined Unicorn Pattern: Tiny Unicorn Amigurumi by Ahooka Migurumi (free crochet pattern) Hook: E (3.5 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (White) & scraps of acrylic Put it in an empty trail mix jar that we took the label off- and put a note saying she was in quarantine. Don’t open for a few more days. Rainbow Birthday Cake Pattern: Rainbow Birthday Cake by Yarn Blossom Boutique ($1.99 US Crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up in Colorways: Raspberry, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and White Included a note saying Quarantine cakes take longer to cook than normal cakes so to let it cook a few days before opening Dan’s 32 oz Jar Cozy Pattern: none Hooks: E, F and G Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up Denim and gray. Reverse Abington Hat Pattern: Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Farmers Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed DK- Amos Moses colorway Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) Worked hat according to instructions but switched all purl and purl decreases for the body of the hat to knits and k2tog. Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn: 2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of positive ease. Modified the last section of the colorwork yoke. Love how that came out. Decided to knit the number of body repeats called for in the pattern. Ribbing longer than called for. On the Needles Cozy Classic Raglan Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK- 57% Merino, 33% Microfiber, 10% Cashmere goat Christmas Stocking for Jenna & Baby Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore) Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red Hook: F (3.75mm) Finished applique pieces for Jenna’s. Both pieces done for baby. Can’t put together until I the know gender. Paton’s Kroy Socks for Gram Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy Green Stripe Ragg Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) The 2×2 ribbing on the front of the sock was hampering my progress. When I posted about it on Instagram, user Sheldon_Brungard suggested “Try using a progress keeper and set a small daily goal to complete such as 10 rounds. Once the daily goal is met you can switch to something else that excites you more.” That did the trick! Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) 3 rounds per square. Crafty Adventures Started a scrapbook of COVID-19 using Shutterfly. I love documenting life and this is definitely the most bizarre thing I’ve ever lived through. I am already forgetting some tiny details that were striking at the time. I’m including things like “new buzz words, what sold out at the stores, funny memes, what I’m grateful for, home improvement projects. I made banana ice cream using this recipe for Mom since the local place is closed. Hard to find flavor. Recipe from wellplated.com I Reorganized all leftovers and mini skeins after ordering bag of randoms from Knitty in Color. I packaged up yarn to swap with my friend Melissa. KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 yearsIt can be something you’ve made before Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahStDesigns, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers. Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests & #FreetheFavorites & you can always add #downcellarstudiopodcast Splash Pad Party – Opens May 30, 2020! Still have sponsor spots available. Email me downcellarstudio@gmail if you’re interested. During Kick off weekend May 30th & 31st I am planning some virtual events. Google Hangout. Instagram Lives with our vendors. Events Maryland Sheep & Wool Virtual Market– check out their Facebook group May 2 & 3. Contest, News & Notes Tune in to hear a chat with Mary of Kino Knits and check out her Instagram feed. We talked all about our new Point/Counterpoint Vol 5 Collection Available on Ravelry! Get our 4 accessory collection normally $18 for only $5 through 5/31/20 with code COLLAB. Click here for a link to the collection. May 1 at 8p Eastern Instagram live. Check out Kino Knits Podcast for more of our chat. Life in Focus 2020 Goals 3 times a week (average) exercise of 20 min or more (focus on strength training)= 156 workouts 7 published patterns on Ravelry 10% more sales of designs compared to 2019 I am becoming a morning workout person which surprised me. April workout totals: Total: 18 out of 30 days – 58% of days worked out. 11 of 18 were strength workouts. Having a blast exploring new trails within a new conservation land property that’s open to the public near my house. It’s so so peaceful and beautiful there. Design progress- I have a mitt pattern almost ready for test knitting. Stay Out of the Forest which was already published and 2 designs in Point/Counterpoint. Sales are going really well! What’s helping during Stay at Home: All in April prompts from Corinne Crabtree. Watch video from Corinne Crabtree here . Daily four-point check-in: 1. What’s in my control today? 2. Who am I reaching out to today? 3. How will I move my body a minimum of 5 min. today? 4. Clean mind, clean body…get it done. Other things I’ve been enjoying: Here For You Podcast with Kate & Doree *who also host the Forever35 Podcast Playing Games with Family on Jackbox.tv Friday evening happy hour with friends on Zoom. On a Happy Note I painted guest room- well I applied the first coat of primer but its a start. I’m using Sherwin Williams- Knitting Needles & Pewter Cast. One day heading out for a walk and saw a cardboard sign on telephone pole- Pop-up Art show ahead. On our Neighbor’s fence (on a corner) a local artists hung painted canvases. Brightened my day. Misfits Market Box. Interesting in trying it? Use this code to get 25% off: COOKWME-NV9CXZ Sharing- I brought dinner to my friend Megg who is a hard working teacher and Mama. We chatted for a few from the lawn while they were up on their deck and I got to see my 2 year old niece Hattie. We had fun with my niece Aila’s 11th birthday parade and game night that followed. Quote of the Week Sharon Salzberg on faith and keeping an open mind: “It’s not the existence of beliefs that is the problem, but what happens to us when we hold them rigidly, without examining them, when we presume the absolutely centrality of our views and become disdainful of others.” —— Thank you for tuning in. Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & 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!
Book Talk starts at: 29.15 Recorded on April 21, 2020 Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Join the Chatter thread and post your finished poncho in the FOs thread. This KAL will run until May 1, 2020.We have 2 new giveaways! 1. Our own Dinaripper has made 25 knitting-themed face masks! They will be given away to the first 25 people that comment on the giveaway thread that will go up on APRIL 28, 2020. 2. For fans of the My Favorite Murder Podcast only! We are giving away 3 Stay Out of the Forest hat patterns by the fabulous Jennifer Lassonde. Please comment in the thread in Ravelry. This contest will end on May 20, 2020. Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the 2020 Swap Thread to keep up with questions at least once a week. KNITTING: Barb has finished 1. Mother Bears #203 & #204 2. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 3. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway 4. 1-Color Brioche Scarf (no pattern) using a Caron Cake 5. Bankhead Hat #11 by Susie Gourlay Tracie has finished: 1. Vanilla socks in Mountain Colors Crazyfoot - Chinook colorway 2. 25 Knitted Knockers 3. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll in Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in Melted Box of Crayons 4 Mother Bears #205, #206, #207, #208 Barb is still working on: 1. Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway. And has cast-on: 1. Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way 2. Mother Bear #205 3. Super-secret hand knit for my swap partner! Tracie is continuing to work on: 1. Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun 2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chill Tracie has cast on: 1. That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway. 2. Vanilla socks in a Fish Knits sock gradient in greens BOOKS Barb read: 1. The Deep Deep Snow by Brian Freeman - 3.5 stars 2. Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting - 3 stars 3. Wild Game: My Mother, her Lover and Me by Adrienne Brodeur - 5 stars Tracie read: 1. The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars 2. She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge - 4 stars 3. This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel - 4 stars 4. Degrees of Guilt by HS Chandler - 2 stars 5. Alice and Gerald: A Homicidal Love Story by Ran Franscell - 3.5 stars
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 182 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/182 This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Prairie Bag Works Off the Needles Crochet Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0 mm Yarn: worsted weight acrylic scraps Made garland for Eme’s birthday parade. Mod Podge Stiffy to stiffen them up. Purple Marled Romper Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnits Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 held together with fingering weight yarn On the Needles Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn: 2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of positive ease. Christmas Stocking for Jenna & Babies (3 total in progress) Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red Hook: F (3.75mm) Paton’s Kroy Socks for Gram Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy Green Stripe Ragg Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cake Party Christmas Socks Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Pix in the Cake Party Colorway & Patons Kroy in Red Pattern: OMG heel Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) I’m using Patons Kroy for cuff, heel and toe. First sock done and I still have 80g of main yarn left. Staci’s Stitches Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plus Sock in the Staci’s Stitches colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn named for my LYS Stacis’ Stitches. Happiest Blanket Ever Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for Main Color. Worsted Acrylic partial skeins for accent colors. Hook: K (6.5 mm) Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Crafty Adventures Dan and I spray painted sheet for Emelyn’s birthday parade Talked on the last episode about the Crispina Scrapbox Challenge. Mom and I both participated. Our stories and projects are on the blog. Mom’s post is here. Find my post here. KAL News Quarterly Quests: Tune in to hear if you’re a Quarter 1 Winner Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 yearsIt can be something you’ve made before Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahSt Designs, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers. Contest, News & Notes Stay Out of the Forest is a DK colorwork hat inspired by true crime podcast, My Favorite Murder. It’s the perfect hat for my fellow Murderinos! It is written for 2 sizes, and uses 3 skeins/colors of yarn. The colorwork charts make it easy to fly through this project. I recommend mostly tonal or solid yarn with a lot of contrast from the other colors. You especially want contrast between the MC and CC1. If you really want to delve into the My Favorite Murder theme, check out the beautiful yarns I used from Goosey Fibers! Full details can be found on the pattern page on Ravelry. Life in Focus Tune in to hear an update on my 2020 goals Ask Me Anything Meliabella asked: Your Favorite Way to decompress after working remotely during Covid. Knitwise09- To celebrate the release of your new hat- tell us your hometown murder. I kept it family friendly on the podcast but here’s a link to a serial killer named Gary Sampson who grew up in my mom’s neighborhood. He and my Uncle used to play together as kids. Agirlandherwool- how has planning and organizing your to do lists changed during this stay at home quarantine? Jen.on.the.block- thinking of knitting the Mezzo cardigan. Curious how much you wear/love yours. I love mine! Here’s a link with details. Highly recommend knitting one. My niece Riley asked- Crafty adventures you’ve had or would like to try- Brioche. jen.cragen- how you’re feeling with all of this stuff in the world. So many feelings. Tune in to hear more. On a Happy Note Eme’s Sweet 16 Birthday Parade Mom making us all masks. As always I’m so grateful for her. I did a video chat with Riley for her 12th birthday. She asked me how to bind off headband she was making. Worked on that then pulled out a cowl project I cast on and gave her for Christmas. Virtual happy hour with friends on Saturday night. An unusual but lovely Easter. Quote of the Week “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” —Hermann Hesse Thank you for tuning in! Ravelry: BostonJen & 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!
Recorded on April 2, 2020 Book Talk Starts at 30:35 Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Join the Chatter thread and post your finished poncho in the FOs thread. This KAL will run until May 1, 2020. Sunnydale Cowl giveaway - we draw for winners at the end of the podcast Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the Swap thread to keep up with questions at least once a week KNITTING Barb has finished Mother Bears 201 & 202 (such a difference in size!) Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted, in the Stormy Weather color way Tracie has finished 2 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes in my handspun for nieces’ birthdays Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in Koi Pond Barb is still working on Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway And has cast on 1-color brioche scarf (no pattern) using a Caron Cake Tracie has cast on Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun Vanilla socks in Mountain Colors Crazyfoot - Chinook colorway And continues to work on: 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway BOOKS Barb read Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare - 3 stars The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell - 4 stars Tracie read: Bad Kid: A Memoir by David Crabb - 3.5 stars Blacklands by Belinda Bauer - 4 stars Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes - 3.5 stars Thumbs Up - Pluto Living and SGN with John Krasinski Face Mask How-tos from Huffington Post
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 181 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Yumi Yarns, The Yarn Sellar & Bee Kind Yarn Off the Needles Little Brother’s Romper Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnit (knitting pattern. ~$4.50 US at time of purchase) Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Sweitzer’s Fiber Mill mystery yarn (2018 Rhinebeck Bargain bin) On the Needles Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn: 2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of positive ease. Christmas Stocking for Jenna Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red Hook: F (3.75mm) Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5) Calls for 600 yards of sport weight. I’m using fingering. Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway Cake Party Christmas Socks Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Pix in the Cake Party Colorway Pattern: OMG heel Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) 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) Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) 3 rounds per square. Happiest Blanket Ever Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for Main Color. Worsted Acrylic partial skeins for accent colors. Hook: K (6.5 mm) Cast on for Baby Size. From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review a small drawstring project bag and cake coozies from Brianne of Cookie and Bees. Crafty Adventures I’ve been working on a weaving project for the Crispina Scrapbox Challenge. KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. In Quarter 1 we did sQuelch the Queue I will pull winners next episode. Thanks again to our Q1- Sponsors Anne Beady Designs: Friendship is Forever Hat & Cowl patterns KnitCompanion: Stand It Up Tablet Stand Fibernymph Dye Works: On Frozen Pond Colorway Knitters Brewing Company: 2 skeins of sock yarn and a set of stitch markers. Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter: #sQuelchtheQueue #FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash & you can always add #downcellarstudiopodcast Q2 April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 years. Check out the Quarter 2 Thread Events Check out Knitty’s list of Canceled Fiber Events & ways you can support the vendors who are losing out on business. Life in Focus My approach to getting through COVID-19 (so far) Establishing new routines & keeping up with existing ones. Make a list of routines that you normally do. Find a way to keep doing those. Make a list of things you’ve been wanting to do but never have time- some fun, some chores. Decide how to divide out. One per day? Maybe have your whole family make a list- turn it into a challenge! Learn something new. A language. A new knitting skill? A new craft? Each day make a list of GOOD things that have happened. Something you accomplished. Someone you connected with. Time you spent on something you otherwise couldn’t. Gretchen Rubin suggests having Ambitious Projects, Medium Projects & Fun projects. Move your body: there are so many virtual options these days. Try some Pilates virtual sessions with my dear friend Laura Anders. Find a workout app, take a hike (just keep your distance). Try out Peleton or one of the other subscription services that are currently offering a couple months free Listening & Watching Meditation apps can be a great option. Many are free. I love listening to my crafty podcasts. The Life Coach School Podcast is doing a COVID-19 coping series. I hear Bluprint and other sites are offering lots of free classes. Search and see what you find. Limit time watching the news. You likely know a lot already about how to keep yourself and your family safe. Pick a time, catch up on what’s new for the day and shut it off. Anything THAT important will break through. Socialize Without Getting Germs Physical distancing doesn’t mean you can’t be social Virtual knit nights are a great option. Watch Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry group for posts about upcoming options. Here is the Virtual Knit Night Thread. All are welcome! Marco Polo app: send videos to your friends. Facetime, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts and Facebook all ofter options for video chatting with those you love. Support local (if you can) Breweries offering delivery with extra fees to keep employees working. If you’re one of the fortunate ones not scrambling to pay bills right now consider buying a gift on Etsy or Bbay or other small indie business- send it to a friend having a birthday or just because. See if your LYSs offering pick up or if you can buy a gift card online. Ask Me Anything Phoenixknitter3 asked- What are your favorite notions? Good scissors, a tape measure, plain metal circle stitch markers and a tapestry needle. Proudfootk & Marilynknits- What is your favorite brand and type of knitting needles? Check out my review of Knitter’s Pride Nova Platina Special Interchangeable Set in Episode 97 recorded in September 2016 where I reviewed the Knitters Pride Nova Platina Special Interchangeable Set. Nova Platinas fixed circulars are my favorite needles. Lizzym_knits- What are your favorite budget yarns and how do they hold up to wear? Knit Picks Felici– $6.99 for 50g skein. $14 for a pair of socks. Patons Kroy Sock Yarn $5-7 depending on sales. $10-14 for a pair of socks. Bluprint Sprightly Acrylic Worsted $3.95 for 100g Blueprint Cloudborn Yarns $10-13 for 100g depending on the weight. Very affordable for sweaters, blankets etc if you want wool. Shanalines-designs: Do you really need me to answer this, Savers finds, obvi! Tune in to hear about baby clothes and a bench I bought recently. On a Happy Note Home improvements & reorganization that’s getting done while Dan and I are home (mostly Dan’s efforts). Dan made me a tray for the bathtub from an old piece of cabinet from his Uncle Charlie who was a cabinet maker. Video chatting Mom re: scrapbook challenge Zoom chat with my family last weekend. Dad 3 costume changes. I finally took time to make homemade popcorn. Quote of the Week “Remember when you go into the world and keep your eyes and ears wide open. And be kind.Love one another. Take care of each other. Tell the truth. Always do your best. Listen to the big people and the little people. Explore new paths and have fun. Know that you are loved like crazy. Give thanks for all your blessings. Above all else, love and you will do wonderful things in this world.”-Rebecca Puig Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & 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!
YOU DID NOT MISS EPISODE 200! We are just waiting until we can record together again to record our milestone episode. Sorry for the sound quality issues in this episode. We hate recording remotely and are bad at it. Book Talk starts at: 29:36 Recorded on March 18, 2020 Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Haven't picked a poncho to knit or crochet yet? Get thee over to our Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run until May 1, 2020. You may have noticed that we have skipped episode 200! We are going to answer your questions during that episode. Right now, both Tracie and Barb are both "sheltering-in-place" in their respective towns due to the coronavirus and we must record remotely. We have decided to postpone Episode 200 until we can record together. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions. KNITTING Barb has finished 1. Beech Hill ruana by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry colorway 2. Pioneer Braid Scarf #6 by Catherine Ryan, using Loops and Threads yarn 3. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using a sport-weight yarn by Rising Moon Farm Tracie has finished: 1. A total of 19 Knitted Knockers 2. Tracie's Rachel pullover by Josee Pacquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-ply in the Slate colorway 3. Gnome is Where You Hang your Hat by Sarah Schira Barb continues to work on: 1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway And has cast on: 1. Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway. 2. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway Tracie continues to work on: 1. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way 2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway 3. Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in the Koi Pond Colorway 4. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars) Barb read: 1. My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars 2. Dopesick: Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy - 5 stars 3. The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra by Alex Messenger - 5 stars Tracie read 1. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs by Amanda Lamb - 3 stars 2. Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff - 3 stars Tracie talked about Vote Forward, an organization that is helping to get out the vote in November! You Can Help! Sending a Vote Forward letter is one of the easiest things you can do to increase turnout. It takes two minutes and one stamp, and meaningfully increases the odds that the recipient will vote. A concrete action you can take, no matter where you live, to get unlikely-to-vote fellow citizens to the polls.
This week on the New to Knitting Podcast, listen as husband and wife duo talk about knitting. While this is Kayleigh's passion, Brian may not know much or anything about this hobby so Kayleigh tries to talk to the ultimate novice about the craft. Kayleigh shares about her latest finished object a pattern from Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knit Works, while using a Purl Soho natural wool yarn. The "News Desk" features @darlingjadore Sierra. The "Secret Knit" of the week is an original design by Kayleigh Kirkland herself. You can purchase the latest Diamonds Star Bonnet pattern on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonds-star-bonnet) Check out Brian's new company, Black Raven AFC and come get you a website (https://blkrvn.co/N2K)
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness. Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com On the Needles:(0:34) Thank you, LittleSkeinAnne for co-hosting in Mom's absence! ** admin update. Episodes 101-491 aren’t available until we finish admin work on them. The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is done, second sleeve is past the halfway point. Anne is knitting an Ama sweater in her hand-dyed Merino Sport. Jasmin is still casting on a Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock Anne cast on a Pebbles & Pathways Sock, designed by heybrownberry, in her Smooth Sock club colorway “Marilla’s Amethyst Brooch.” (This is for Sock School) Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment MAL we're collaborating on! We talk about a Rhinebeck Lonely Hearts type club. Jasmin is making some slow progress on her Viajante. Jasmin mentions getting to see Patti LuPone in concert, and Brenda's French Soul Food (restaurant). Jasmin mentions her Tundra pullover. Most of Anne’s knitting time has gone to an upcoming kit sample (Hiirnaqtuq) designed by Caroline Dick which is inspired by a children’s book about an Inuktitut mother’s love for her child and their arctic landscapes. Anne finished a two-night project: Alfalfa (baby) Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn. In Stitches (22:39) San Francisco summer means Karl the Fog and sweater weather. Anne has been wearing her Birkin sweater (now steeked into a cardigan), Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak (bulky cropped pullover, knit in a bright ruby red grapefruit color for cheerfulness in the damp grey weather), Water & Stone by Veera Valimaki, and her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter. Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover in San Francisco. Anne has also been wearing two different styles of the Odacier “Thea Rachelle Raglan” pattern, both are short sleeve, and one is regular mid-hip length and the other is tunic length and she made it to wear under her Soldotna. Both are made from Kaufman Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen. Jasmin talks about Rick Mondragon's Knit to Fit class, and proportion. Events: (33:04): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Anne mentions Amy Herzog's CustomFit. - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28, Mother Knows Best:(37:14) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about how we squeak in our knitting time. Where do you find time to knit? Jasmin talks about Sultana. When Knitting Attacks:(47:52) Anne’s beagle attacked her ball of Do or Donut. Review:(56:14) Online Activism for the Conflict Averse Anne’s Instagram: @littleskeinanne Book recommendations: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Anti-racism educators: Where Change Started, Layla Saad, Rachel Cargle Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain - If you're consuming their writing, please buy your teachers a KO-FI. - Engage in social proof. (Hit the like button) Signal boost posts from people of color. - Diversify purchases and buy from POC. - Cartoon of Equality, Equity, Justice - If you have a question, start with googling your question. - What is tone policing? (Don't tell a person of color that they would be more effective, if they were "nice") - Signal boost salient comments, so they rise to the top - The "An Unfinished Object" blog, Follow it, and support it Tour de Fleece:(1:35:58) Driveband and WW woes. Genevieve drop spindles! Jasmin mentions sewn drive bands. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably
The Complicated-a-long is starting! WIPs are fine and any craft is fine! Just start chatting in the Ravelry group. What I've Finished: Jill made a Milo by Georgie Nicolson in Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rustic colorway. She used the 6month numbers and the 9 month length. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on the Annex tank by Norah Gaughan from the Framework book out of HempforKnitting AllHemp6 in Augergine. She is knitting a Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette in the colors Edemame, Clarity, Seafaring, Grey Mist and Huckleberry. Her Rav page here. She has also spun the singles of a 4oz braid of Bee Mice Elf BFL in Finale. She's swatched for Panjareh by Christina Danaee using Plucky Solo in Under the Sea and Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Steady Beat. What I'm Jonesing For:Jill really wants to make Navelli by Caitlin Hunter. Another top she likes is Argil by Clare Lakewood. She favorited a couple baby sweaters including Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee and The Ruth Baby Ginsburg by Park Williams. She likes the accessories Strolling On Cloud 9 by Suzanne Nielsen and the Siki Shawl by Dawn Henderson. Her crochet favorites this week are the Marguerite Blanket by Sandra Eng and the Finger Sloth by Alia Bland.Re-Ups:Needlepoints WestGoodie Supply Co.Herbert Niebling bookSlipped Stitch StudioUppers and Downers:The Act (2019) on HuluRussian Doll (2019) on NetflixCrashing (2017) on HBOGame of ThronesOverboard (2018)John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)Generation Wealth (2018)Fatal Beauty (1987)
This week, Felicia is chatting with Caitlin Hunter. Caitlin runs her own knitwear design company called Boyland Knitworks and lives in Oregon with her husband and three boys. Caitlin has a degree in apparel design and manufacturing and worked as a designer in the traditional fashion manufacturing industry before leaving her career to care for her children before becoming the successful knitwear designer she is today. Caitlin's garments feature fantastic stranded colourwork and are designed to be fashionable, comfortable, and fun! Please join Felicia and Caitlin for their discussion on fashion, colour, and designing! ” In fashion for so long we women have been… stuffed into uncomfortable garments. So there's nothing really less flattering than seeing somebody who they might look great standing still but they can't walk in their outfit… or they're pulling on their hem, adjusting things… it's not fun to be that person… To try to find that happy balance between looking good and feeling good… that's my sweet spot. ” – Caitlin Hunter on designing knitwear that's fun to make and wear In this episode, we talk about: 1:18 Caitlin chats about how she got interested in knitting 8:15 Felicia asks Caitlin what inspires her knitwear designs 10:53 Talking about comfort in knitwear patterns 11:53 Felicia asks Caitlin what she thinks makes a knitwear pattern go viral 14:17 Does Caitlin get nervous before launching a new design? 17:12 Chatting about the price of knitwear patterns. What is the value of a pattern and how much work goes into being a knitwear designer? 21:08 Caitlin and Felicia talk about trying to find balance between work and family 27:15 Caitlin discusses her passion for stranded colourwork knitting 30:13 Colour dominance in stranded colourwork knitting 32:14 How Caitlin chooses colours for her projects 33:10 Is there anything Caitlin wishes she had known before becoming a knitwear designer? 34:30 What is currently inspiring Caitlin and what plans she has for 2019 37:10 Where you can find Caitlin online 38:32 Felicia's Final Notes Here's Where You Can Find Caitlin: Instagram: @boylandknitworks Website: www.boylandknitworks.com Ravelry: Boyland Knitworks Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it's on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, so we welcome your comments. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our show! Until next time, enjoy colour! Music Credits: Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic Click to subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Radio Subscribe on Spotify
Jill had such a good time in Barcelona! She does a long recap of the trip, so stop after the first half if you don't care. :) My Current Fix:Jill only brought Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Contemplate colorway. She's back to being monogamous to her Lobelia (by Meghan Fernandes) and Pop Crop Cardi (by Ambah O'Brien) mash-up using her friend Jessie's handspun Mork Made fiber. Her Rav page here. She did a row or two on a Scintillation star by Hunter Hammersen. She keeps meaning to cast on Gnome de Plume/Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, but hasn't managed to yet!What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter. She's also into the Bouquet sweater by Junko Okamoto. She likes the Autumn Gold Shawl by Jayalakshmi, along with some of her other new shawls. Jill bought the Lyne Socks by Dawn Henderson, because they are cute but also because the proceeds were going to the family of victims of the mosque shooting in Christchurch. Uppers, Downers, and Miscellaneous Links:Captain Marvel (2019)Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) - Cynthia ErivoThe Predator (2018)Leaving NeverlandBobbie Burlesque - Tim Burton Barcelona Links:La Sagrada FamiliaCasa Mila (La Pedrera)Fil&TropiaLalanalu - Soc Una Troca!!! sockAll You Knit Is Love - Mur MurFundacio MiroDali Theatre-MuseumPicasso MuseumYarn stores in Madrid and Barcelona
Hello dear knitters and welcome to our 66th episode and our 3rd podiversary! Today, Marcy and Kim pop open a bottle of champagne and share what they've been making and also list their favorites from this year. Spoiler alert, Andrea Mowry and Caitlin Hunter are mentioned about 100 times! Grab your knitting, a glass of something bubbly or fizzy (or just nice and warm!) and join us! You can find our show notes on our blog here!
Annie (Petiteweaver) joins me today! What We've Finished:Annie finished the Copy.Cat C.C Beanie by Emily Ingrid in Gedifra Metal Tweed in record time. She also made the Blaise shawl by Ambah O'Brien in Undercover Otter Squirm in Killer Clowns froM Outer Space. Jill finished her Gnome Pun Intended by Sarah Schira using leftover Malabrigo Sock in Turner and Eggplant. She used the beard from Here We Gnome Again. Her Rav page here. She also made a baby hat using the Anemone pattern by Svetlana Volkova in Berroco Vintage color 51180.Our Current Fix:Annie is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Forbidden Fiber Co sparkle yarns . Annie and Jill are both making stars from the Scintillation pattern by Hunter Hammersen. Jill is also still working on her Ixchel pullover by Catherine Clark. Her Rav page here.What We're Jonesing For:Annie wants to make the Kobuk hat by Caitlin Hunter, probably in Cascade Yarns Luminosa. She likes her Sabrina Junk Top by Born & Raised Knits so much that she is going to make the Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson. Jill is going to make a cardigan for her friend Jessie's wedding, so it will either be Lobelia by Meghan Fernandes or the Pop Crop Cardi by Ambah O'Brien, or some combination. Jill likes the Pineapple Hat by Sonya Marie for preemie/newborn babies. For the crocheters, the Casablanca 12" Square by Maria Bittner. Jill's into the new shawl by Bristol Ivy, Recursive. Jill likes the colorwork pullover Graphica by Casapinka and the Zazie cowl by Anna Maltz using her Marlisle technique. She likes Katemotz's version of the Sturgill Sweater by Caitlin Hunter.Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links:Dnice Knits - videocastThe OrvilleSirenH20The Masked SingerSurviving R. KellyAquaman (2018)BaywatchNorth ShoreStargate: AtlantisSplash (1984)FrontierIf Beale Street Could Talk (2018)Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
Happy 2019 to everyone! What I've Finished:Jill made the Ethan the Aviator baby hat by Gabrielle Danskknit in Twist Cotton DK in Cool Mist. Her Rav page here. She finished the Charadriiformes cowl by Sara Huntington Burch in Gnarledpaw Proper DK in Pinko, Mrs. Jones and Knit Picks Gloss DK in Grey. Her Rav page here. She made a pair of Vanilla is the New Black (Sport/DK) out of Gnarledpaw Super Sport in Electric Melon. Her Rav page here. She also made the Picnic shawl by Andree Beddoe in Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Lakeside and Cornflower and Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Barbie's Nighty. Her Rav page here. Her last project for the Giftalong was the Check Slouch hat by Triona Murphy from the Knitscene accessories 2012 magazine out of Cascade 220 in Ivory and Mustard and well as Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Briar Heather. Her Rav page is here.Jill just finished the Aki Hat by Svetlana Volkova in Lion Brand Jeans in Brand New. This is her second attempt. The first one was with Twist Cotton DK. Current Fix:Jill just started the Adventurer Cowl by Ambah O'Brien out of Fishknits Warm Heart in a purple tonal skein and the NorCal Wildflower Hotspots minis (7skeins ~400 yds).What I'm Jonesing For:A little late for this holiday, but Jill loves the St. Peter Port Stocking by Anne Hanson. There are a bunch of toy patterns, including Myrtil Bear by Cinthia Vallet, Liam the Llama by Brenda K.B. Anderson and Steamed Broccoli Florets by Sara Elizabeth Kellner. She also likes the Betangled Cowl by Jennifer Weissman and the Raspberry Hill shawl by Agnes Kutas-Keresztes.Re-Ups:Twisted PDXBlizzard Yarns in Vancouver, WAAmirisu - Issue 17 Fall Winter 2018 - Jill likes the Ryusei cowl by Andrea Mowry and the Paleta sweater by Caitlin Hunter.Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links:Knitscene magazine, Spring 2019Craftsy/BluprintFlickrThe Favourite (2018)Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)Maniac
Episode 49- The Witching HourWednesday October 31,2018Shout out- None this week Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 CandombeThe second Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwayIn Time Out:Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles. Not happy with the toe.Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review. Screwed up the pattern. Not sure if it will be redone or made into a new project.Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure with Knitted Wit Love Is Love DK base. Gonna frog it. Spinning/Weaving:Started weaving my new project. It’s making slow progress.Some spinning but not a lot.A Review! Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to reviewLove the yarn! The package also came with a pattern, some to-do list note pads, and a sticker. I highly recommend this yarn!In Rehearsal/PerformanceSaw “On Your Feet” at the ParamountNetflix and Knit:Doctor Who, The West Wing, A Star is Born, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Women and Spirituality- The Goddess TrilogyCraftivism:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.The US mid-term elections are in less then a week. VOTE! Use social media with discretion. Beware of bias and echo chambers. Make something that makes the world a little brighter. Book Club:Spiral Dance by StarhawkContests:Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12Events:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 and Sunday December 2 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019
Episode 49- The Witching HourWednesday October 31,2018Shout out- None this week Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 CandombeThe second Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwayIn Time Out:Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles. Not happy with the toe.Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review. Screwed up the pattern. Not sure if it will be redone or made into a new project.Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure with Knitted Wit Love Is Love DK base. Gonna frog it. Spinning/Weaving:Started weaving my new project. It’s making slow progress.Some spinning but not a lot.A Review! Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to reviewLove the yarn! The package also came with a pattern, some to-do list note pads, and a sticker. I highly recommend this yarn!In Rehearsal/PerformanceSaw “On Your Feet” at the ParamountNetflix and Knit:Doctor Who, The West Wing, A Star is Born, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Women and Spirituality- The Goddess TrilogyCraftivism:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.The US mid-term elections are in less then a week. VOTE! Use social media with discretion. Beware of bias and echo chambers. Make something that makes the world a little brighter. Book Club:Spiral Dance by StarhawkContests:Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12Events:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 and Sunday December 2 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019
Episode 48- ToleranceMonday October 15,2018Shout out- None this week Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to reviewTegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 CandombePort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwayIn Time Out:Swing Left sock the first attempt was too small and not happy. Tegna, didn’t read the chart and had to rip back some.Spinning/Weaving:Finished the weaving project that I started at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is MalabrioWarped a new project. Haven’t gotten further than that. Netflix and Knit:Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, The West Wing, Saturday Night Live, Doctor WhoWitchy Sunday featuring- Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and a few episodes of CharmedCraftivism:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.Tolerance-“the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.” - GoogleKnitmore Girls Podcast "Heart of Intersectionality" EpisodeInternet tips-Delete the Facebook app from the phoneUse the unfollow buttonKnit somethingBook Club:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on AudibleContests:Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12Events:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019
Episode 48- ToleranceMonday October 15,2018Shout out- None this week Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to reviewTegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 CandombePort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwayIn Time Out:Swing Left sock the first attempt was too small and not happy. Tegna, didn’t read the chart and had to rip back some.Spinning/Weaving:Finished the weaving project that I started at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is MalabrioWarped a new project. Haven’t gotten further than that. Netflix and Knit:Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, The West Wing, Saturday Night Live, Doctor WhoWitchy Sunday featuring- Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and a few episodes of CharmedCraftivism:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.Tolerance-“the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.” - GoogleKnitmore Girls Podcast "Heart of Intersectionality" EpisodeInternet tips-Delete the Facebook app from the phoneUse the unfollow buttonKnit somethingBook Club:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on AudibleContests:Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12Events:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019
Work in progress Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave How Cold Is It? mittens by Drunk Girl Designs zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie amigurumi stormtrooper by Lucy Collin Weezie Vanilla socks for Drew's aunt Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer Cait Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli in madelinetosh Euro Sock plying plying plying (12oz pindrafted cormo wool) Plotting & Scheming Jenny Master Knitter Weezie Caitlin Hunter (Mentioned Andrea Mowry, Find Your Fade, Rose Cardigan) Ta da!! Cait Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket by Celeste Young Bunny Lovey Parts & Pieces by Victoria Stewart Jenny Expecto Draconum socks by Elisabeth White - Cascade Heritage & leftover Yarn Geek Rocketeer Revenge of the Knits / 99 Problems and a Stitch Ain't One Weezie doggo ate my sock Cait Mismatched madtosh skeins Ran out of yarn twice, crochet hurts my hands Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Caitlin Hunter patterns Umpqua Sweater Guthrie Sweater (Mentioned Sunset Highway, Sipila, Ninilchik, Book of Sweater Design, Knitmore Girls) Cait Brioche hats, apparently Beezee by Katrin Schubert Miranka by Katrin Schubert Porcelain Hat by Raina K Columbine by Alla Saenko Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry Jenny Tomatoes! (Mentioned BoylandKnitWorks aka Caitlin Hunter , Zweig, Alyeska, Kate Davies) Fluff n Stuff Cait The Great Herd Rescue of 2018 Story Overplying takes forever and ever and ever (Mentioned walking wheels, Spinning Like a Ghost on Youtube) Imaginary Internet Points Cait I can graduate Ilvermorny! (Mentioned HPKCHC) In the Deep End Double Knitting Ladderback Jacquard KAL Blanket by Tania Richter Tonight by Caoua Coffee Yellow Submarine Cowl by Yellowcosmo Star Wars Scarf by Jessica Goddard Lucy Neatby (Mentioned Blackberry Socks by Karin Koopman) Events/News Tour de Fleece starts Sat July 7 & runs through Sun July 29 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY, October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN, October 20 & 21
Come knit with me while I take you through my FO's (finished objects) and WIPs (works in progress) for the month of May 2018! My stash is 23 skeins lighter!!Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halo-6Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Fossil from Beehive Wools in Victoria, BCConnect-a-Rug Anti-Fatigue Mats - https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.connect-a-rug-anti-fatigue-mat-with-borders-in-black-4-pack.1000830730.htmlVertices Unite by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertices-uniteMy Vertices Unite - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/vertices-unite-2The Doodler by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-doodlerMy Doodler - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/the-doodlerKnitCompanion is the knitting app I talked about (again - I just love it so much!!)Romi Hill 2018 Mystery Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/romis-mystery-shawl-2018Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ninilchik-swonchoMy Ninilchik - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/ninilchik-swonchoZweig by Caitlin Hunter - future handspun sweater plans - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zweigEwesful Creations Fiber - BFL I plan to marlHello Yarn Fiber Club - April 2018 - Moon on BFL
Work in progress Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Expecto Draconum socks by Elisabeth White - Cascade Heritage & leftover Yarn Geek Rocketeer Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer Weezie Vanilla socks using Berroco Sox More vanilla socks in Berroco Comfort Sock Ilene Bag by Hannah Mason in FibraNatura Flax Florida Socks for Melissa Kemmerer in Knit Picks Hawthorne Master Knitter mitten 2.0 in Patons Classic Wool Cait Lake Reed hat by Asita Krebs in Malabrigo Silky Merino Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli in madelinetosh Euro Sock Expecto Draconum socks by Elisabeth White in Loops & Threads Woolike and Wisdom Yarns Naked Sock No longer naked wheel Plotting & Scheming Weezie yarn for The Sweater Jenny Cold as F*** mittens, thrummed mitts, Cait Toys? Test knits? Ta da!! Weezie Master Knitter mitten Revenge of the knits/ 99 problems and a stitch ain’t one Jenny rip back the dragon Weezie Florida Sock heel trouble Cait match your yarn to your pattern yardage very carefully... (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Fluff n Stuff Cait OWL spinning - 12oz fluffy pin drafted Cormo wool Jenny (Mentioned Yarngasm by Voolenvine, Gynx Yarn, Sarah of Cephalopod Yarns & The Verdant Gryphon) Weezie #spin15aday 1764 Shepherdess Breed Study Imaginary Internet Points Cait I have an OWL project - cabled yarn In the Deep End Plying your handspun Single 2 ply True 3 ply Chain (or Navajo) ply Cable Multi-ply Odd balls or art yarns - crepe, coils, beehives, boucle, lock spinning, etc (Mentioned Jacey Boggs Craftsy class "From Worsted to Woolen", Knitmore Girls, #fibermcgyver, Lopi, Lion Brand Homespun, rosesandpurls, jazzturtle, The Device, Whirlwend, Jenny's Juno Cardigan, Caitlin Hunter's most recent design called Sipila, Zweig by Caitlin Hunter, Kate Davies, Vogue Knitting's Redwoods) Events/News Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, Lexington, May 19 & 20 Pints & Purls, Louisville, KY, May 29 Wampa Stomp Shearing Day, Cox's Creek, KY, May 26 Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival, Franklin, IN, June 1 & 2 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY, October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN, October 20 & 21 The Charmed Knitters are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
We’ve just come by from a phenomenal trip to the 2018 Edinburgh Yarn Festival, where we saw amazing yarns, caught up with friends old and new and generally soaked up as much colour and inspiration as possible! We recap EYF on today's episode, including an interview with someone who traveled a very long way to get to Edinburgh! We also review the new Jacob yarn from Blacker Yarns. What we’re working on: Allison was desperately trying to finish her handspun Gradient Pullover (by Amy Miller) over the weekend, and has 5 inches of the second sleeve left. She’s also working on some sample knitting for her upcoming trade show. Allison's EYF stash enhancement: A previously ordered kit for the Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in La Bien Aimee Comfort DK. Also a sweater quantity of fingering weight yarn for Sunset Highway by Caitlin Hunter (mostly House of A La Mode from A Yarn Story), project bag, random sock skein (House of a la Mode in Redmond, a custom colourway dyed in honour of Carmen's dad). Rachel finished her Incunabula (by Karie Westermann) and got some amazing buttons for it from Textile Garden at EYF. She also came back from the show with two sweater lots of yarn, which are planning on growing up to be a Marginalia (Triskelion Yarns Arthur DK in Old Fox and My True Sweetheart) and a Woodman Cardigan from Bristol Ivy’s amazing new book (Jill Draper Makes Stuff Mohonk Light in Grape Hyacinth). She also got some stitch markers from The Little Grey Girl, and Daughter of a Shepherd Volume 1. Gina's Yarn Adventure On the ride up to Edinburgh, Allison met the lovely Gina Ross from Natural Yarns. They got to talking (as knitters do) and discovered that Gina has a fantastic yarn adventure to share, which includes yarn, yoga, mindfulness and building community. We had a chance to catch up with her at the show, and we think you’ll be interested to hear her story. Yarn Review: Jacob Blacker’s new yarn uses the unique Jacob sheep as it’s inspiration, with four bases combining variations of the natural fleece colours. Jacob sheep naturally have multicoloured coats, which means that their wool is less marketable. Sue and her team have blended the colours together during the spinning process to create a range of four coloured bases. These are then overdyed in three colours, giving a range of subtle shades. We got to play with some of it, and boy is it lovely! Yarn stats: DK: 110 m/50 gr 4-ply: 175 m/50 g Colour card here. EYF on-the-spot interviews: Liz and Ceci, aka howmanystitches and creativececi on Ravelry! Congrats to our YINGO winner! The random number generator spoke to us and we hope @svm_treks is delighted to find that her hard work to clear her Yingo card paid off! We will be in touch via DM on Instagram to get your details to send out your prize! *** Wrap up: Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise
In this episode, I talk about my recently completed Deschain sweater, pictured above. I love it! In January, I plan a series of knits designed by Caitlin Hunter. Finally, I announce a giveaway sponsored by the FiberCrafty marketplace. The Back Porch Deschain by Leila Raabe, knit with 4 skeins of
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 125 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Plum Deluxe Tea, Yarn Love, and Sunsoaked Yarns Off the Needles Piggie Pattern: Pippa Pig by Bubbles and Bongo on Etsy Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C I'm modifying it to make it look like Piggie from Mo Willems books Elephant and Piggie Amigurumi Pattern available on Ravelry Zipzip Bunny Pattern: Zipzip Bunny by Elif T (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (gray) Hook: C Garret's 2 Part Socks Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf. Shortie socks also cast on 48, did OMG heel and 7 inch foot. Decreased down to 10 sts per needle for toe On the Needles Poppy Troll Hats Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella:1-4 year old child size. Christmas Stockings 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block. Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux New snowman appliqué pattern Spring Leaf Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Brainstorming Inspiration from Rhinebeck: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin French Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter (check out the Google Sheet where you can test out colors). I bought Cloudborn Highland DK from Craftsy for this. Pavement by Veera Valimaki Morning Hugs Hat Tilted Cowl by Jenny F From The Armchair Before you tune in, I invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website. This week I reviewed Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I encourage you to check out her podcast, Happier. Crafty Adventures I am working on my annual family photo calendars that I create and order through Picaboo. Last year they ran amazing deals on Cyber Monday so check them out. This year's process was easier because my photos are in Google Photos and are searchable. New to Google Photos? Check out the Heart of Photo Fabulous Class to learn about it (it's free!) KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check 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 where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO 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! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: October Interception Winners October Participation Winners November Interception Details: Travel Knits for the Touchdown Sponsored by Kino Knits Contest News and Notes I'm excited to introduce my latest shawl design the MEGAROW Shawl now available on Ravelry for $6.00 US. (on sale for $3 until 11/25) The MEGAROW Shawl is a top down crescent shawl that is designed for a main color, a gradient and a contrast color for the border. The body and border are done all in garter stitch. The gradient is worked in a very simple lace stitch. Short rows are worked in the garter sections so you don't even need to worry about picking up wraps. Finished Size: 120 inches/305 cm wide and 18 in/46 cm deep at center Yarn: Color A: 350 yards/320 meters (main color) Color B, C, D, E & F: 500 yards/ 457 meters (gradient) Color G: 260 yards (238 meters) (border) Total: 1110 yards/1015 meter Life in Focus Happiness Project- November: Gratefulness I am working on a photo book with journaling in Picaboo focused on gratefulness Leaving podcast reviews to show others I'm grateful. On a Happy Note We had a blast at our family Halloween Party and Trick or Treating with the kids. There is some audio Millie wanted to record while we were trick or treating. I had a great time at a surprise party for my friend Melissa's birthday Dan and I enjoy dinner with my cousin from NH and my parents My good friend Laura is coming for Thanksgiving this year! The temps have really dropped and its properly cold enough to snuggle up in hand knits. Quote of the Week “Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either. It will neither give you back the past, nor satisfy your other daydreams. Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.” -- Dag Hammarskjold ------ 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!
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