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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 241 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes with photos on my website by clicking here.  This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knit Style Yarn Woolen Women Fibers Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins The Shift (Cowl) Pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry ($7 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website) Yarn: 3 Skeins of my Handspun Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Marled Wave of Change Jacket Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($10 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 8 – 5.0 mm, US 9 – 5.5 mm + US 10 – 6.0 mm Yarn Marled effect achieved by holding yarn together. 2 sock + 1 DK or worsted 1 DK or worsted + 1 Aran Ravelry Project Page Needles: US 10 for the body. US 8 for the neck ribbing. US 9 for the bottom hem and non-button band ribbing sections. Yarns Used: Goosey Fibers, Sunsoaked Yarns, Hypnotic Yarn, Ross Farm (Henrietta), McKnits, Teenie Button Studio, Legacy Fiber Artz ,Spitfire & Fury DK+ my own handspun+ others! Modifications in the sleeves- after the first 3 decreases, I changed to doing decreases every other round until I got to the designated stitch count. Finished in the 3rd color stripe. If you're weary of marling, choose colors that are similar in value. Mixing a white with a dark color like black, dark purple or maroon is going to be a very stark contrast. I don't always love that. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh Socks Yarn:  Woolens and Nosh 90% SW Targhee, 10% Nylon 3 Ply Yarn (411 yards / 100 grams) in the Sprout Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sprout- 10 stripe- Light yellow, peach, ballet pink, maroon, dusty blue, kelly green, taupe, lighter grass green, cream, pale green. Yarn from Woolens & Nosh-  Pigskin Party Pro Shop Sponsor Project Bag- Pigskin '22 Exclusive from Anne Beady Designs Brainstorming Christmas ideas- like these cute crocheted pieces that attach to a large wooden ring. You put them over the bar on the oven or dishwasher and then you can hang a dishtowel from the wooden ring. Here's a Pinterest link for a crochet option. Aila wants a fox. Oisin wants an alien. Hattie wants a unicorn because she thinks hers was lost. TBD. From the Armchair The Girl Next Door Podcast: I thoroughly enjoyed their annual Fall Extravaganza episodeand this year was no exception. I didn't especially enjoy the Serial Podcast recent update about Adnan Syed's case but I was relieved to hear that Syed was officially ruled out as a suspect in the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999 (though he served 23 years in prison) Check out this local Baltimore news story. Congrats to Syed & and his family and especially his fierce friend and advocate Rabia Chaudry. Check out this video on Rabia's Instagram Feed for more details. Listen to Season 1 of Undisclosed if you want more about this case (especially if you only ever listed to Serial). I also enjoyed episodes 1 & 2 of Rabia's new podcast- Rabia & Ellyn Solve the Case. Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus I adored it! In My Travels Riley, Mom & I enjoyed the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul. Check out video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Highlights- getting to see Cheryl & Jess from Hypnotic Yarn. Getting to see (and purchase) Pigskin sponsor Mcknits Yarn in person at Plymouth Harbor Knits At Wicked Good Yarn in Rockland, MA we learned about the Open Studios Event coming up November 19th & 20th. Check out the event's Facebook page for more details. We learned about Locker Hooking at Wicked Good Yarns in Rockland during the 2022 Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul. The Color Crazy website has the mesh you need to make it and the crochet hook with the eye. Have you ever tried it? You can buy a book about Locker Hooking on the Woolery's website for $12. Here's a blog post that seems to cover the basics if you're curious. KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Check out October's Coin Toss Interception hosted by Sunsoaked Yarns. Click here for the Ravelry Thread or here for the Google Doc with all the details you need. Will announce first of the Participation prizes in the next episode! Events Rhinebeck – NY Sheep and Wool Festival. October 15 & 16. CAKEpalooza: October 14 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with ticketed & timed slots in Saugerties, NY Rhinebeck Prep- check out this PDF for my best tips. Rhinebeck- come see at 1p Saturday Podcaster Meet up on the Hill. Behind the Petting Zoo on the Map. EarthTonesGirl Falling Leaves Sock KAL runs 9/15 through 11/15 Check out this Instagram Post for details. The 5th annual Falling Leaves Sock KAL (knit along) runs from September 15-November 15. The official hashtag is #fallingleavessockkal2022 On a Happy Note Our well is at a normal level again! Cooking & doing laundry feels like a privilege when you haven't been able to do it for months. We have some Sneaky Pumpkins growing near our deck (where last year's pumpkins must have met their demise!) Apple Picking- my favorite day of the year Kids working around the yard with Dan. Getting firewood chopped and stacked. They moved our back steps to get ready for new railings that we're hiring a contractor to install. My Dad turned 70! We had a super fun party for him at my parents' house. I had a nasty cold which was a bummer for me, but otherwise it was great. Merry Everything & Happy Always Yarn Swap is open for sign ups. Thanks to those who knew I wanted to sign up and made sure I got in there. Swap Partners will be assigned on 10/16 so get into the Between Knits & Purls Ravelry Group ASAP if you want to join. 24 mini skeins/balls of 5-7 grams each (Fingering/Sock Yarn) I got self striping from Desert Vista Dyeworks yarn in the mail + my October Yarnable Subscription Box. Check out my Yarnable Unboxing Video on my YouTube Channel. Quote of the Week To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.–SAMUEL JOHNSON Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Welcome to the AdoreKnit Podcast! A Show about a scattered caffeinated mom who loves her family, knits, makes stitch markers and tries to keep it all running smoothly.  We have a prize drawing, shop update, finished objects, additions, works in progress, and some day-in-the-life footage. Show Notes: Pigskin Party KAL with Down Cellar Studios: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast … Continue reading Episode 35: VOTE! →

Welcome to the AdoreKnit Podcast! A Show about a scattered caffeinated mom who loves her family, knits, makes stitch markers and tries to keep it all running smoothly. This is a quick unboxing of the Rom-Com kit. Don’t forget to tag your projects with #AdoreKnit on Instagram! Each month we will draw for a $10 … Continue reading Unboxing Desert Vista Dyeworks Romantic Comedy BINGO Kit 2020 →

Recording 10/26/19…. FOs Somer Knitting Half Moon Tee by Dragon Hoard Designs using Lazy Cat Yarn Opulence (MSC) in “Time and Space” and Endurance in “Upgraded” and “Amber Waves” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Desert Vista Dyeworks in “Zombody’s Eating Candy Corn” Depth Cowl by talitha kuomo using The Fiber Seed […]

Welcome to the AdoreKnit Podcast! A Show about a scattered caffeinated mom who loves her family, knits, makes stitch markers and tries to keep it all running smoothly.  It’s been so long! Welcome Back!  This week there are a few Finished Objects and some dream knitting.  A giant Desert Vista Dyeworks haul and plans for … Continue reading Episode 12: Welcome Back! →

Episode 20 July 29, 2019 On the Needles 1:44 Foxtrot Cardigan by Marie Greene -- DONE! Madelinetosh Farm Twist in Tart Yarniacs Colors of fall KAL   Michele by Sarah Punderson, Desert Vista Dyeworks dk in ketchikan -- DONE!   Flax Lite by Tin Can Knits in whiskey in a teacup Gauge Dyeworks   Socks: Regia design line by Arne and Carlos   Hermione’s Everyday socks by Erica Lueder, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 sock in Nasty Woman   On the Easel 7:32 (In the Garden) Succulent pots   Early Rubens at the Legion of Honor On the Table 12:41 Foreign Cinema  Madras Curry Fried Chicken Smitten Kitchen Every Day Romesco Chickpea and Smashed Egg Bowl Charred Corn Succotash with Lime and Crispy Shallots   Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Cauliflower gratin Peanut sauce Dinner a Love Story Salmon salad  kale/mushroom tacos   On the Nightstand 24:29 A Different Kind of Daughter by Maria Toorpakai The Red Rose Crew by Daniel J. Boyne Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard The Girl with 7 Names by Hyeonseo Lee (Audio Jimmy Neurosis by James Oseland (Audio) City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert Big Sky by Kate Atkinson Duke and I by Julia Quinn She would be king by Wayétu Moore The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston   Hot & Bothered, the romance novel podcast What should I read next? podcast History Chicks podcast On the Road 44:23 Beads by the Bay Morro Bay  Coalesce Book Store Morro Bay Malibu Farm Pier Cafe on Malibu Pier Beads Beads in Orange Venteux vineyards in Templeton, Ca California Coast Beer Company, Paso Robles   Skagway Aurora Yarns Olivia’s Ketchikan  Fabulous Fiber Arts Alaska Crepe Co. Victoria Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS Royal BC Museum Bingo 1:08:16 To enter you must post a picture of your bingo card with a completed row on instagram with #CCRRSummerBingo2019.  If we are not following you (or you are not sure), tag us as well. Last date for entries is September 2, 2019. Pictures of your completed squares are not required but we’d love to see them!  

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.NOTE: For some reason YouTube thinks I broke Community Guidelines with my video so I've embedded the file from another source. If you have a clue what I did wrong, let me know! Stuff and ThingsEmily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The original winner, JamieWalcott contacted me to say that as she had won something from the podcast so recently, I should draw again. This new winner, TESOROSTITCHERY is announced in this episode.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) starting on Christmas Day and running to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits. (The shop is closed until 4th January).The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Done and DustedPamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Nephew's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in an unknown colourway.Nicole C Mendez striped socks, using my usual tailored vanilla sock pattern in Ringel Sockenwolle in the #135 colourway.Desert Vista Dyeworks socks in Viso The Fruits of Summer, a yarn from The Golden Skein club.Rusty Boat Trip Cowl in Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Creme Caramel colourway.Fondant Fibre Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Life's A Beach colourway. Spun as a chain plied worsted yarn to become a heavy worsted weight yarn giving 133m from 99g.Fondant Fibre Lina Rolags. The rolags were made from Alpaca/Camel/Shetland/Silk and spun as a woollen 3-ply to get a light sport weight yarn weighing 98g and getting 235m.Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham using handspun yarn from Hilltop Cloud. The fibre was BFL/Cashmere/Silk. In total I used 360m of the sock/4ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneSockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Regia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Aisling Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lady Lady Persephone Sock in the An Inveterate Dislike of Julia colourway and Count Cashmerino High Twist in the When Daylight Dies colourway. I have run out of yarn!Hobbledehoy Merino Tencel in the Lagoon colourway. It's been spun as a worsted 2-ply and I'm currently plying. I used my new spindle from AaronMakesStuff.PlottingMaking a Hitofude for my Mum using Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Lily Pad colourway. The bag I showed was from Shop Louleigh.My project for the #STSICAL is going to be knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I plan on making either Eyeblink by Heidi Alander or Wintermute by Melanie Berg.Crafting Library2015 Autumn Essentials: Flatland by Katya Frankel. This collection is made up of three accessory patterns; Tangent a pair of sport weight fingerless mitts, Tesseract a bulky weight cowl and Vector a worsted weight hat.Splashed OutAaronMakesStuff Acrylic and Aluminim Support Spindle with a Red Heart Shaft. It weighs 19g and measures 10 1/4".Fondant Fibre Falkland Merino in the Ginko colourway and Kinloch rolags made of Merino/Shetland/Silk.Pigeon Roof Studios 75% BFL/25% Silk in the Verdigris colourway. This is from the Glow Series.I also got Bye Brook Farm 100% Romney Batt from Sarah of FiberTrek ,Woolweb Farm Navajo Churro yarn and Starcroft Fiber Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway from my friend Debs.Online CommunityLara Smoot has kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. To enter, go to this thread and suggest a good yarn to use for this pattern. I'll draw for the winner of the copy of this pattern when I record Episode 27.Many thanks for the shout outs from podcasters about my Boat Trip Cowl pattern. I'm so delighted that this pattern seems to have been well received and that people are already posting photos of finished objects on Ravelry.

Show Notes:News and Notes -Ok, it may not be Thanksgiving anymore, but I have so much to be thankful for, I had to spend some time telling you "thank you".Thank you to every one here and on plurk for your love, prayers, and support.Thank you to jetgirl1313 for the gorgeous Hour Glass Cardigan pattern.Thank you to my fill-in podcasters: ShanthiDragon, Fifikins, lkmemphis, ekaterin4luv.Thank you for the RAP’s: Jackie-Knits, franciscangypsy, mad79, BetsyK.Thank you to my knitting BFF, Dawn aka knittinwolf, for the wonderful hug in the form of a beautiful shawl. You know I love you!!Thank you to Amy (my SO) for the generous donation to the CAC for me to have the beautiful shawl by AnnetteK18. And thank you to Annette, and all of you who sent donations to the CAC. It was a huge success, and they had enough donations to have another event soon!Love and hugs to the family of knitpurlgurl. We love you and miss you, Karrie.Finished Objects -Sunday BBQ socksHat for Daddy - my own designWorks in Progress -Pink Sugarplums socksBoatneck sweaterSwatches for knitting class homeworkRocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)Spectra by Stephen West for MomFrog/Turtle (SSK KAL)Acquisitions - Desert Vista Dyeworks custom order in the M.I.C. sock yarnBon Fiber in the London fog colorway - will be socks for ChristenKeegan Lane  - My Beautiful Wickedness Fiber

Show Notes:News and Notes -I have been moving offices. I will begin recording here during my lunch breaks.No finished objects.Works in Progress -C25K socks - Racing Hearts socks in Desert Vista Dyeworks colorway. Two options available - Gray and RedColor Affection (KAL ends Sept. 18)Abalone cardigan by Hedgehog FibersUpcoming - Zuzu's Petals knit in the Froggy Monkey colorway handspun from Gnome Acres. THis was the pattern that won the viewer vote.Gemini KAL with Stockinette Zombies. Knit in Cascade Ultra Pima in a light pinkFitness -Joined a gymUsing the Ease into 5K app for my workoutsThis episode's audio is in-sync here, iTunes, and on the YouTube channel, but not at Blip.tv.

Show Notes:News and Notes -Richard joins me this week as a guest co-host. He talks about his knitting and shows off the scarf he made for Pig (my dog) for Pig's birthday.Finished Objects -TKGASS square 2 in Holiday Yarn Hanky Panky colorwayWorks in Progress -Garden socksC25K socks - Racing Hearts socks in Desert Vista Dyeworks colorway. Two options available - Gray and RedColor Affection (KAL ends Sept. 18)Abalone cardigan by Hedgehog FibersSpinning -Anzula fiber (Corridale) in the Ocean colorway (finished up)Dancing in the Hall by Storied Yarns  - 200 yes plus a small chain-plyed mini-skeinMountain Color Fiber in the Meadow colorwayChain-plyed remainder of the Abalone from Unwind Yarn Company for a mini-skein

Show Notes:Finished Objects -Something Blue finished in time for Jenn's wedding. She loved it.Works in Progress -Color Affection - KAL ends Sept. 18. Spinning - Froggy Monkey colorway from Gnome Acres. 225 yards of a DK weight.News and Notes - I announce the winner of the Desert Vista Dyeworks colorway contest.This episode's audio is in-sync here, iTunes, and on the YouTube channel, but not at Blip.tv.

Show Notes:Finished Objects -Spa Day washcloth out of Peaches and Cream for the Knitabulls May KAL.Works in Progress -Color Affection KALNews and Notes -C25K/ American Heart Association project. Check out last week's show notes or our Ravelry group for all the details!!Colorway Contest with Desert Vista Dyeworks ends Friday, May 25, so post your inspiration pics on Ravelry NOW!This episode's audio is in-sync here, iTunes, and on the YouTube channel, but not at Blip.tv.

Show Notes:No Finished Objects this week.WIP's are the same as last week. Been doing some designing that I can't show you just yet.Color Affection KAL -Started May 15 and will run through September 18. There is a prize thread up on the Ravelry group for FO's.Drawing for the patterns and yarn from Unwind Yarn Company!Spinning - Doing the Joint SAL FroggyMonkey/Knitabulls. I am spinning the FroggyMonkey colorway. Will begin in the next day or so.Also doing the Downton Abbey SAL with Storied Yarns. I got the "Dancing in the Hall" colorway, inspired by Matthew and Mary's troubled relationship.C25K Project - Begin your training now ladies!!Colorway contest sponsored by Desert Vista Dyeworks. (Thanks, Susan!) Post your color ideas to either my Ravelry group or Susan's. Winner of the contest wins a skein of the yarn. Contest runs through May 25. Pre-orders for the yarn will be posted on June 1.Pam (PKJewelry) and I are designing the "running sock". Pattern to be debuted soon.Yarn and Pattern will be a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.Fitness Swap: It is still in the works, but will begin in a month or two, once the other two big things going on are under way.

Thank you to Barb and Tracy of the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast for playing our promo! Catching Up: (1:06) Laura is still remodeling. She is also preparing for KnitDizzney (we are EXCITED!). The Sunnydale Yarn Club has been pushed back a month. More information to come. Jen got to attend a lecture by Sally Melville. We ask about your knitting choices--do you choose what to knit based on what you'd wear, or because the pattern looks awesome? She also went to some Speedway races, and brought her knitting. Where is the weirdest place you've brought your knitting? Finally, she has been cleaning her craft room and Ron made her the best label for one of her tubs. Communication Breakdown. But this is so adorable. We are THROWING DOWN to the other podcasters! We bet that we can get more hats collected for Halos of Hope by Stitches West than your listeners. Email us at knottygirlsknitcast@gmail.com if you want to participate. The Rules: 1. There are no rules. 2. Okay there are a few rules. 3. Follow the Halos of Hope Guidelines 4. Start Sept 1st. 5. We finish at Stitches West. 6. Get your listeners on board however you want. We are still working out logistics to getting the hats counted, but get started knitting. We will work those details out as soon as possible. You can submit hats for more than one team (But each individual hat will only count for one team). There will be a prize drawing involved for the podcast team that collects the most hats. And KnottyGirls Listeners, we will have goodies for those of you who submit hats for our team! We will be talking more on the Fiber Hooligans Podcast on Monday, September 2nd so tune in to listen! In The Knitting Bag: (14:38) Laura has been knitting on a Simon Tam-inspired Mother Bear (Simon Tamda) out of Berroco Comfort and Knitpicks Brava. Simon Tamda She is also working on her Gridiron Lattice Wingspan in the Mean Girls Yarn Club Colorway Hoar's Yer Buddy. Her Sassy-tis (Clapotis) is out of Devil's Tower and being worked on again. Jen is working on her Effervescence Cardigan, which is blocking and just needs finishing up (Sleeves sewn in and grosgrain ribbon and buttons added). She's making it out of Madelinetosh Pashmina. It's the Neverending Cardigan She's also working on her Sunshine Socks. She started the first square from the Great American Afghan out of Cascade 220. The square was designed by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts. Shunshine on my shoulders feet makesh me happy. The first square of many. Finished Objects: (18:51) Laura's Shepherd Bear Mother Bear is done, in record time. Except for the stuffing and his hair. Jen thinks Laura might be fudging the definition of done. ;) Shepherd Bear. Laura also finished a Kninja Kitty. And she finished the Entrechat for her granddaughter. Shoutout to Knitrality for recommending the pattern. Granddaughter bait! Big eyes=cute On Deck: (22:24) Laura is also a pattern slattern. She will be doing a Malcolm Reynolds Mother Bear (Malcubb Reynolds). And then she will do the rest of the crew in Mother Bears (River, Zoe, and Jayne Cubb). She will also be making the Tree of Life Fingerless Gloves by Jenny Williams out of Knitpicks Wool of the Andes. She is making two pairs for a close friend and his wife, one in the Thistle Colorway and one in the Forest Heather Colorway. She has the yarn all dyed and ready for the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig. She still plans to make a Minion army to guard her stash. Jen plans to cast on the Rocky Coast Cardigan out of the Fibre Company Organik in Highlands. She will be finally casting on her Watership Down Mystery KAL Shawl. She will be knitting the California Poppy Shawl out of Bahh La Jolla yarn for Melissa. She is also starting two secret projects. Knit Culture: (27:54) We do our 250 member milestone drawing. The winner is Jadee! Next milestone is at 500 members! We discuss Fiber Factor Challenge 3. This challenge involved Kenzie yarn, and we both want the yarn. Let us know your thoughts in the Fiber Factor thread in our Ravelry Group. We answer a question from our Knotty Talk Thread. QallieQ asks I want to do lace- I want to do a gradient shawl- I have never done either… where do I start?. We talk about the Ravelry Advanced Pattern Search to find easier lace patterns (however, we recommend not underestimating yourself!). Jen recommends The Old Man of Storr by Carie Harling to get used to chart reading. Laura also recommends the Peacock Feathers Shawl. We point listeners to the Unique Sheep Gradience Tutorials for how to use gradience yarns the way they dye them. We also mention long color repeat yarns like Freia Yarns and Desert Vista Dyeworks for another way to use gradient yarns. Please share advice and good lace patterns on our board. Geek Culture (52:51) There is a Firefly-themed MMORPG coming. Sign up to be on the mailing list here. And there is a trailer. We mention the Mary Sue and the Signal Podcast. Jen brings up an awesome fan-generated theory by Jon Negroni that states that all Pixar movies take place in the same universe. We encourage you to take a look and let us know what you think. We talk a little bit about Ben Affleck being cast as Batman and encourage you to let us know your thoughts. Events (1:04:12) KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at Disneyland. We will be there from open to close. We will have a meetup at 2pm in the picnic area outside the Disneyland entrance; come say hi and get swag! Pre-orders are closed but yarn is still available in the Dizzy Blonde Etsy store. There will be pickup for T-shirts at the Yarn Garden in Whittier on August 31st from 2-5pm. Email Laura if you can't pick up your yarn to make other arrangements. If you have concerns about mobility/disabled parking please look at relevant information on the Disney site or call (714) 781-INFO. We will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat in Tehachapi from the evening of October 11th to the morning of October 13. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be hanging out and taking classes. The retreat is full, but contact Dr. Gemma to be on the waiting list. Dizzy Blonde Yarns will also be for sale at the Yarnosphere Fiber Festival, in the Toluca Knit Jewelry and Fine Yarns Booth. This is a new festival, taking place October 12 and 13th. We will not be there, because we are at Cogknitive, but go support.