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Our shopping haul from the weeknd: * Designs by Yasmen: store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByYasmen?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=724130547) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/designsbyyasmen/?hl=en) * Woodsy and Wild: store (https://woodsyandwild.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/woodsy_and_wild/) * Woolens and Nosh: store (https://www.woolensandnosh.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/woolensandnosh/) * Queen City Yarn: store (https://queencityyarn.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/queencityyarn/) * The Shetland Trader, Book Three (https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage) by Gudrun Johnston * Craeft (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393356571) by Alexander Langlands * madder root: store (https://madderroot.com) | Instagram (https://instagram.com/madderrootmaine) * Sawkill Farm: store (https://sawkillfarm.com) | Instagram (https://instagram.com/sawkillfarm) Dutchess County Fairgrounds (https://www.dutchessfair.com) I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Carole Foster takes time out of her very busy schedule to talk about life on her farm and her beautiful yarn. You can find Carole at www.fostersheepfarm.com fostersheepfarm on Instagram The Yarn Shop at Foster Sheep Farm on Facebook Look for her booth at: Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival Sat. September 25 - Sunday,September 26 Washington Co Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY   41st NYS Sheep and Wool Festival October 16 & 17 Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY  

Episode 67 – Get Ready for Rhinebeck Segments this week include – Wips, FOs, Knitting Fail, Wearables and Out and About – getting ready for Rhinebeck edition Quick reminder, Pont du Marais shawl is on sale for podcast listeners – use code FOG to get 30% off through Friday, 10/18 Wips Christmas socks for Thing 2 – finished 1st, turned heel this morning for 2nd. A few rows on the latest Hitchhiker – then I put it down and decided to save it for Rhinebeck Knitting. FOs Taking Flight – done and blocking, needs ends woven in Knitting Fail What happens when you finish a sock at Legoland... and have nothing to cut the yarn so you can start the 2nd? Wearables Mommy’s Tunic – one of my patterns, knit in the discontinued Be Sweet Bamboo.  Wore this on a recent warm day Empire Tunic by Lily Go made in discontinued Frog Tree Picoboo, a cotton bamboo blend.  ¾ sleeve tunic that crosses over the bust, perfect for the in-between fall weather and leggings Changing Staircases 2 – designed by Dragon Hoard Yarns and knit up in Great Adirondack Yarn bamboo/cotton blend that I picked up at Rhinebeck last year Changing Staircases – knit up in Fiber Lady’s Mousou 100% Bamboo Out and About Rhinebeck!  New York Sheep & Wool Starts Thursday 10/17 – Sunday 10/20 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY.  In a minute I’m going to go over some Tips For First Timers, but first lets do logistics.  I will be there Saturday and Sunday likely almost all day both days.  Feel free to stop me and say “Hi!” if you see me.  On Saturday I will be at the Ravelry Meetup at noon on The Hill, and at the Podcaster meetup at 1, also on The Hill.  On Sunday I will be at the Leaping Llama Contest in Bldg 34 at 11:15, and possibly at the Ravelry Meetup right afterwards, depending on timing.  The rest of the time I’ll be walking around, shopping, knitting, spinning and soaking up the general awesomeness. Terminology – I’ve already used some words you might not understand if you haven’t been before The Hill – there are several small hills on the property and this confused me so much the first year I went. Look at the fairgrounds map – The Hill is just above the petting zoo.  It’s a wide open hillside where lots of folks can gather The Buildings – shorthand for Buildings A, B, C, D and 41 which is really one large building divided into sections. Sometimes also refers to Building E, the food hall The Barns – a group of much smaller, free standing, well, barns, on the far side from The Buildings. Building 22 has Upper and Lower levels (separate entrances), the rest are all 1 story Food – lines are crazy from 11:30 to 2 – eat before or after if you can.   Link to Map Seating – there are lots of places to sit, scattered around.  However, if you have issues with mobility, bring a chair in your car and have someone in your party go get it for you.  The paths or paved, but the fairground is all small hills.  Sit down if you need to, it’s not worth getting hurt.   Bags – try not to bring a backpack.  I made this mistake the first year, and you keep bumping into people by accident, it’s not worth it.   Book Signings & Author Talks – lots of fiber authors there, check out the link in the shownotes and make a note of who you want to see. On a related note – Make A List On Paper!  - Check out the list of vendors (link to searchable page) Cell phone signal is spotty.  Don’t count on having it – write down what you want to do, what time it is and where it is.  Speaking of spotty cell signal – it affects the vendors too.  If you have cash you won’t be stuck waiting while the vendor tries to process your card – and some of the bigger vendors will have a fast Cash-Only line. What am I bringing? Purse & 2 resuable shopping bags Water bottles – large one for the car, smaller one for carrying around in my purse. Larabars or healthy snack to combat the junkfood lol Cash Easy knitting – hitchhiker or a sock or both for walking around Intermediate knitting for hanging out with friends and dinner, etc Drop spindle and fiber Folding Chair Spinning Wheel & fiber for if I get tired and need to sit for a while   What am I wearing? Haven’t decided yet, probably my Frosted sweater by Lisa K Ross or Dancing Dragons Coat by Heike Campbell over a Mommy’s Tunic or Second Grace by Bristol Ivy.  I’ll probably have a shawl each day as well and maybe a hat or mitts.  I’ll have layers underneath to keep warm because I am always cold.  I will probably wear warm, well-loved boots the first day and sneakers the second

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 123 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Joy in Rugging, Woodsy and Wild. and Colorful Eclectic   Want to chat about this episode? Come chat in the Ravelry group. Link here Off the Needles   Gradient Stripes Sockhead hat  Yarn: The Periwinkle Sheep in Witch’s Cauldron Colorway and Woolbearer’s Gradient Set in Magenta (leftovers from my new crescent shawl). Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure On the Needles   Amethyst Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in Amethyst Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern   Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: FLK Heel   Christmas Stockings: 3 more under way. 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)   Scrappy Halloweeny Socks Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Knitting on a new 3 color shawl design and swatched another idea!   Brainstorming Aila is going to be a lamb in Nutcracker. Ornament keepsake. Suggestions? Millie wants pig and elephant from Piggy and Gerald- crochet pattern suggestions? From the Armchair Last episode I asked about ideas on doing a contrast color for a Fish Lips Kiss heel. Thanks Teena for telling me about this post in which the designer answers the question. Seems really simple. Crafty Adventures  Mom, Megg, Emelyn and I made progress on Emelyn's epic Marie Antoinette costume for Halloween. In My Travels Dan and I visited with family in Largo, FL. I also visited these yarn shops: Stash, St. Petersburg A Good Yarn, Sarasota. 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! Prizes you could win: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon & Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen     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 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: Announced this year's 10 Grand Prize Packs Announced Kick it Off with Color- Sept Interception Winners (thank you to sponsor Yarn Love) and September Huddle/Instagram Winners Don't forget about our Ornament Interception which runs through 10/31. Thank you to Sponsor: Knitters Brewing Company      Events   Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Life in Focus Happiness Project:  October: Time & Energy Ironically too busy to focus on this. Have been really focused on using my Evernote for GTD system. Reviewing it regularly and making sure I know what I need to do; it has definitely helped me keep my sanity. On a Happy Note Woodchopping Weekend- tractor rides. delicious fall foods.  Dinner for Dad’s birthday at a great new local restaurant.   Florida Trip highlights   Millie sleepover! Quote of the Week Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, ‘What else could this mean?’” ― Shannon L. Alder     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!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 121 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitty Kitty Bags, MediaPeruana, Knitters Brewing Company   Off the Needles Erik's Christmas Stocking 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) On the Needles   Frankensock #7 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Scrappy Halloweeny Socks Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Cast on first sock   Christmas Ribbon Socks Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist This was my #DCSpigskinparty17 Cast on!   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   Poppy Troll Hat x2 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 New Crescent Shape Shawl Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Crescent shawl that calls for 1 main color, a gradient set and a contrast color for the border. Over 800 yards (further details TBD) If you are interested in Test knitting, please email me (downcellarstudio at gmail dot com Brainstorming Like you, I've been prepping for Pigskin Party '17, by finding all of the things I've purchased from our amazing sponsors (and ordering some more) I love my Patriots Team bags and my football notions pouch from Danie of One Twisted Tree. Freckled Whimsy- was offering pre-orders of the "Rock you like a hurricane"- with some of the profits going to Hurricane Harvey relief I pulled out some Mint Rain self striping yarn I love my Colorful Eclectic Splash Pad Colorway and have some plans to crochet it into a shawl. I'm thinking of turning some Ross Farm yarn into a hat I have a couple Pearl and Plum Bags and Beautiful Syster project bags I'll put back in the rotation My Plum Deluxe Teas are ready to go now that it's getting cooler- Coconut Macaroon and Mindful Morning black teas are my favorite! I'd like to knit the Never Not Gnoming Pattern and an ornament from the Victorian Yuletide Ornament ebook My gallon jug of Unicorn Clean lives in the bathroom ready for woolly washing! Crochet shawls I'm debating Blurre by Deanne Ramsay $6.00 Summer Morning by Yulia Tkachenko (free) Bella Vita Shawl by Wilma Westerberg (free)   Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook; $6.95 US     GoodReader class: I am going to begin working on a course I can offer to those who want to learn how to use GoodReader for knitting without having to come to an in-person class with me. Please come share your feedback and tell me how you learn best. From the Armchair   I learned a lot about pleasure versus happiness from these podcasts/articles about/by Dr. Robert Lustig   The Model Health Show:Episode 240 Happiness Vs. Pleasure and the Hacking of the American Mind with Dr. Robert Lustig Related article about Dr. Lustig's new book in The Guardian. Leonard Lopate Show: How Corporations Changed Our Brains Knitting in Passing   My cousin Patrick loved the stocking I made for his new daughter. When he opened it, my cousin Grant commented how he has one but his younger sisters don't which made him sad. I signed up to make some for them too! 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!   New Prizes: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the first 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. At the top of the thread you can click on "Projects" to see what everyone has been working on. 532 projects that have been worked on, many finished since January! That's amazing.   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! 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: Over 240 people on Roster as of 9/12 A few things: you do not have to watch Football to participate. You can craft anytime not just during football games. You can post your points for your FOs in the End Zone dance thread anytime you want. Don't have to do it immediately after you finish. Favorite Post in End Zone Dance Thread: Instructions (click gray heart- find it in your Favorites in your Notebook) Florence of Designs of Acadia has created a Pigskin Party Logo Tote Get yours today. They're only $12. Monday Night Scavenger Hunt Every Monday night Lisa will post a clue to an item by one of our sponsors. You have until the following Monday night to look up that clue and find the item. Kick It Off With Color : Our First Interception. Thank you to Sponsor: Yarn Love Yarn Most football teams have 2-3 colors in their uniforms! Let's get inspired by all that color and get some colorful projects off the needles/hooks. Requirements: Finish a project of at least 50 yards before 9/30 that contains at least 2 different colors The 2 colors can be found within 1 yarn. You can use multiple yarns. Totally up to you. If you have to ask if its two separate colors it's probably not. Blue and light blue are not two different colors. Blue and orange are two separate colors. These colors do not have to be your team colors, NFL colors or even any sports teams colors. It's just the kicking off point for color combinations but don't limit yourself. Project can be knit, crocheted, woven, spun or machine knit. Max of 2 entries per person. Prizes: 2 lucky winners (pulled by Random Number Generator from this thread) will get to choose a skein of yarn of his/her choice from Yarn Love Yarn Events Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Life in Focus September Happiness Project: Learning Labor Day free streaming on Craftsy Thanks to  knittykitties  for gifting me a Creative Bug 3 month subscription. I can't wait to try out a few classes. Thanks to DCAlaneknits for posting in the Episode 120 chat thread with this link to Mother Bear Face Tutorials: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast. I'm looking forward to watching and learning about the Philosopher Wool Technique for 2 handed colorwork knitting. Planning ahead for colorwork baby sweater I want to cast on soon I watched a Podcasting 101 on Creative Live (9/11). Crochet Shawl (will be a first for me) Fish Lip Kiss Heel (will be a new heel for me) Thank you to Lisa for letting me borrow her spindle and some fiber and teaching me basics so I could play with spinning at home. Won't get all of these done in next 15 days or so, but having found resources and prepped things out will set me on the right path and I'm really enjoying this focus.   On a Happy Note My cousin Kara's wedding. So much fun! Wore my new black lace dress. Thanks for all of the compliments! HIIT training at gym. Really hard, but the 30 minutes goes by really fast. twice a week for 4 weeks. In the third week now. Fall coming. Very cool in the mornings here. My parents pool is closed (sniff) and I've had two weekends at home to get things done. Feels good. Mostly why I've gotten so much shawl design work done. Family dinner and campfire time! Gretchen Rubin's new book The Four Tendencies was released on 9/12. I was lucky to get tickets to the first stop on her book tour that night in Cambridge. Went with my friend Kim. We've read all of Gretchen's books, listen to her Happier Podcast religiously and use her framework all the time at work. As project managers we don't have staff who report to us. Have to use influence and persuasion to get others to do things for us.   Quote of the Week “Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” - Roy T. Bennett     ------------ 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!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 120 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Saco River Socks Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way ( Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 64 grams-  256.3 meters   Gray + Black Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 69 grams-  296.5 meters   Black/Gray Patons Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 75 grams-  227.7 meters My Stash Dash Total (as compared to last year) 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects   Frankensocks #5 and #6 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Reese's Christmas Stocking 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) On the Needles   Erik's Christmas Stocking 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)   Frankensock #7 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams     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. Navy Cuff (Cascade Heritage Sock), then rainbow. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf.   Crafty Adventures   Aila made a memory/memento box out of scrapbooking supplies and a photo calendar Riley, Aila and Millie all made tulle tied flip flops: Here's a link to a tutorial that is similar to what we did. Aila painted some pottery at the South Shore Pottery Shop I am nearly finished with my January-June Project Life Pages! 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 first 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.     4th Annual Pigskin Party KAL     Details Discussed on This Episode: Rules Pre-Game Chat Roster The Draft Prize Thread + Coupon Thread Full list of sponsors will be announced soon but you’ll get sneak peek by looking at the Prize Thread. Check out the Exclusive items by our Pro Shop Sponsors. Events Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Contest, News and Notes I announced the winner of the Yeksa Shawl by Janine McCarty of the Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Life in Focus My September Plan: Learning  I'm thinking about taking a Craftsy class, trying new knitting or crochet techniques, taking out some library books. Do you have any suggestions from me? On a Happy Note   We saw America and 3 Dog Night at South Shore Music Circus. My friends came to visit for the weekend and we celebrated my grandmother's birthday. I enjoyed the Solar Eclipse, but even funnier is this video Total Eclipse of the Heart Literal Video. I met up with some knitting friends at Slum Brew in Assembly Row Somerville.  We've had lots of summer fun with the nieces and nephews. Sleepovers, crafts, dance camps etc! Dan and I kayaked the North River. The first half was amazing. The rest was a struggle but we survived! Ha! The kids contracted lice and so kindly shared it with me. Sigh. If you ever have the misfortune, my recommendation is to go to a professional place like this instead of using the drugstore shampoos! Signed up for hiit training for 4 weeks with my work friends. We survived! Quote of the Week "Happiness and misery consist in a progression towards better or worse; it does not matter how high up or low down you are, it depends not on this, but on the direction in which you are tending."   -- Samuel Butler   Bonus audio from the nieces at the end! ------   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!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 119 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note   Off the Needles   Jujuy  Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Needles:US 5 (3.75 mm) Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering- 3 colorways Stash Dash= motivation to finish it!  798.4 meters     Cozy Christmas Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Used 291.9 meters of yarn   Stash Dash Total 5,520.2meters     On the Needles   Saco River Socks Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Cast on for our Saco River trip.  First sock finished. Second sock past heel. Will finish before Stash Dash ends on August 20th.   Brainstorming Finish Reese Stocking Crochet Erik's Stocking Lengthen  Construction Zone sweater Finish at least 1 pair of socks before Stash Dash ends Red Monster for Will   From the Armchair Budgets + Cents Podcast: Transforming Your Money Story Book: I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam She Can Make (a new knitting audio podcast) with Kate and Lindsey. Check them out! 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 first 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. Splash Pad Party 2017 Winners Announced! Check out the prize thread for photos and details about prizes The Pigskin Party KAL kicks off September 7th. More details in the next episode but for now check out these threads. Rules Pre-Game Chat Roster Prize Thread + Coupon Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Events   Stash Dash KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast runs May 26-August 20, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY A Weekend with Ann Weaver: Steeking and Finishing at Neighborhood Fiber Company November 18 + 19 I am going to see Gretchen Rubin on her book tour on September 12th at the Brattle Theater. To see if the tour is coming to a location near you check out this website. There you can find more details about Gretchen’s new Four Tendencies Book, her other books and her podcast (all of which I enjoy and find incredibly useful).   Contest, News and Notes   Yeksa Shawl by Janine McCarty of the Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast on YouTube If you like my Tan House Brook or Aila Grace I think you'd like this. Kits for this pattern are available on her website at www.yarnandewe.com Come over to the Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of this beautiful pattern. Life in Focus   August-Happiness Project focus: home and love Getting back on track with minimizing our/our home's impact on the environment because that is important to me Began using my reusable iced coffee cup again Set of 8 metal straws from Amazon Made a kit for my purse with fork, knife, spoon, cloth napkin and metal straw. haven’t used it yet, but I’m excited for the opportunity. Talking with Dan about reducing our plastics- buying items with less/no packaging or glass/tin containers. Decorating our home and making it feel more homey--- put this on the back burner until fall On a Happy Note   I bought gorgeous black lace dress for my cousin's wedding. I went to see the Red Sox with my brother. They didn't play because of rain but we had a great night. Mom and Dad asked us about going to dinner and we ended up spending 2+ hours with an old childhood friend and her husband who saw us check in on Facebook! Dan and I went camping at the State Park behind our house as a test run for our Saco River Trip. Saco River Trip. 3 days/2 nights, starting in North Conway NH and ending at the Brownfield Bridge in Brownfield, ME. About 26 miles. Much of that we didn’t even paddle. Gear all worked great. It was so peaceful, gorgeous scenery. Need a laugh? Check out this video by Jim Gaffigan- Seafood 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!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 118 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note     Thank you to this episode's sponsors Colorful Eclectic, Dragonfly Fibers, KnitCircus Yarns   Come chat about this episode in the Ravelry group! Off the Needles   Amma Granny Square Top Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Hook: C 2.75 mm Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color Finished last year and brought it to Key West. The bottom trim got stuck on something in my suitcase and unraveled so I ripped back and finished it again. Peregrine Falcon Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website. Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C This is made in many pieces. Finishing instructions aren't great but the FO is cute!     New Stash Dash Total: 4,429.9 meters On the Needles   Reese's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Black/Gray Patons Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams First sock is done.   Cozy Christmas Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Holly Jolly Christmas Socks Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   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   Jujuy  Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Needles:US 5 (3.75) Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering   Brainstorming Will wants another crochet monster like Rock n Rolla (aka Binky the Bubbly Monster- free pattern) Sunday Slippers; super cute free pattern for Super Bulk Slippers Mimic - boxy short sleeved pullover Tiles for Miles free crochet Baby Blanket pattern From the Armchair Finished reading Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty Crafty Blog post re: 7 Smart Hacks to Crochet Perfectly Straight Edges 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 first 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.     Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here. Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Prize Thread Questions Thread     Key Details Mentioned in this Episode Use coupon code AUGUST at periwinklesheep.com From Aug 1-15 to get 15% off your order. Finish your projects by 7/31- but don't forget you have until 8/5 to post the details in the Summer Celebration Thread.   Be sure to check out our Pro Shop Sponsors   Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers The Pigskin Party will start up at the end of August! Interested in sponsoring, get the details and first chance at Pro Shop spots by signing up for my email newsletter and clicking the box to say you're interested in Sponsorship Opportunities. Events Fiber Revival: Saturday August 12 from 9a-4p at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury, MA Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24, 2017 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, 25 Garden St Rhinebeck NY 12572- Legacy Fiber Artz, Andre Sue Knits, Sucre Sucre Minatures (Chelsea), Knit Cahoots (Cori and Megan), Fat Squirrel Speaks (AmyBeth) Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Contest, News & Notes Thank you to Knitters Pride for allowing me to giveaway a set of their Knitter's Pride- Knit Blockers to one lucky winner. Tune in to see if you won!   Forgot to tell you my other favorite Knitters Pride Product: Nova Platina (I prefer fixed circulars)   Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- July= Focus on Family Played a board game called Spontuneous with my cousins, aunt and uncle. I'm not usually huge into board games but this was fun and I'm glad I chose to say yes! We went to a movie night at local shopping center. I love the new Beauty and the Beast. Kids had a blast (Garret spent half the night talking about hand knit socks and coming up with his 2-part sock idea) I made it a point to go up to Camp to see my cousin for my great uncle's memorial service. So great to spend quality time with my cousin who lives in Florida. On a Happy Note Kayaking Christi78 reached out to say: " Really enjoyed this episode. Just thought I'd toss out that LL Bean offers great trips, including my favorite - a full moon paddle around Casco Bay. When we went we saw seals and it was a magical date night." Dan and I did about 8 miles of kayaking in NH last week. I love it so much!  I've been experimenting with getting at least 70g of protein per day to see if it will help me build muscle and potentially lose a pound or two. Some resources I mentioned My Fitness Pal (app and website Garden of Life Raw Chocolate Protein Powder, 365 Grass Fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, Garden of Life Raw Unflavored Protein Protein Pancakes- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 whole egg, 2 tbsp PB2. Syrup- 2 tbsp PB2 plus some water.  -----------   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!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 99 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In My Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to episode sponsors Knitters Brewing Company, Fiber Nymph Dye Works, Bijou Basin Ranch   Off the Needles Neon Halloweeny Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway     Dandy Sir Cephalopod Pattern: Dandy Sir Cephalopod by Susan Claudino $6 pattern Needles: US 6 Yarn: Spunky Eclectic Targhee Classic in colorway: Emerald Isle Lot 1015 (195 yards) Eyes from 6060 on Etsy Mustache- Tangerine Designs   On the Needles   Christmas Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway   Christmas Shortie Socks   OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) Little Shop of Horrors Mini Skein Set    Hot Air Balloon Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) (Need to do this when more than 450 yards in 100 gram skein) Yarn: Andre Sue Knits (Etsy)   Key West Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Spring Sonata Colorway   Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.   Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm   Rugged Ripples Blanket Pattern: Rugged Ripples by Stephanie Gage (free) Hook: I, 5.5 mm Yarn: Caron One Pound, Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop, Loops and Threads Impeccable Tutorial available by Very Pink From the Armchair Grown by Kate Oates So excited to be part of the Grown Blog Tour. Check out other podcasters and bloggers talking about it here. Check out the patterns on Ravelry- ebook available now for $19.00 Pre-order your copy today! $22 amazing deal. Get in early and your preorder will include e-book, your choice of any one PDF of the coordinating Tot Toppers patterns (immediate delivery), hard copy of the book and a custom Grown Retromantic wooden gauge (shipped in December-January), all for the price of the hard copy book (plus shipping). Come over to Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of the Grown ebook!     Row Counter Bracelet from Knit Life Design Retails for $28.00 US       Rhinebeck Festival Prep: My Tips Clothes- layers. Wear your knits. Tip: pick your hand knits first. Choose the rest of your outfit accordingly! Shoes should be comfy (and not new). Something you won't mind if they get covered in muck. Bag/purse- try not to make it too big. Camera- capture the fun. For me, iPhone is great. Pen + paper- in case you see a pattern you want to jot down name of etc. If you're a digital person you could take photos and jot them down later. Check out vendor list in advance. Make list of MUST go to vendors and where they are located. Make list of what you'd like to buy yarn for. Put list of what you need on phone/paper (something that doesn't require internet) cell service is getting better but can still be spotty. Bring snacks/water. Aim to eat at non-traditional times. Everyone wants to get lunch at 12 or 1. It's hard to do when you just want to shop and see and chat. I recommend setting timers on your phone if you're the type who can get lost in the day. Bing a mix of cash and card if possible. Food vendors sometimes only take cash Some booths line for cash and one for cards. if have both- you can pick shorter line. Don't pack too much knitting. Simple sock etc. bring extra sock needle or hat needle. You may want to cast on right  away! Many things at the really packed booths at Rhinebeck DO SELL OUT. Some vendors bring stock for Sunday. Some don't. Many people like to do a loop before committing to things but if there's only a couple and you're going to majorly regret it if its gone later. Consider buying it on the first pass. Check out this Knitty Article by Stephanie Purl-McPhee & a blog post I wrote in prep for Stitches Midwest: Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success   In My Travels Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival   Lisa and I went up on Saturday morning. We met up with  Holly from Fish Belly Fiber Works (Field Sponsor for Pigskin Party) and her friend Maureen.    Got to see Pro Shop Sponsor Jen from Knits4Comfort! and met her lovely mom Nancy!   Was great seeing Kathy from Merlin Tree again so soon!   Purchases Periwinkle Sheep- 2 skeins 1) grey/rose quartz, the witch's cauldron Hampton Artistic Yarns- 2 skeins Dyenamics Yarn Supersocke in Zombie Colorway- grays with green, orange/red Katrinkles- Needle gauge with the state of MA etched in. Also bought ornaments. Pair of socks from Dan. Cloth needle keeper and a small pottery bowl from Northside Knit Co Bulky skein of yarn from Hampton Fiber Mill and Spinnery based out of VT    Key West Dan and I went with friends Mike and Cheryl and my parents   We purchased Hammock Swings for our deck made by Cobble Mountain Hammock Co. KAL News  12 Months to Christmas This KAL runs all through 2016. Finish 1 item each month that you plan to gift for the holidays this year. Enter your FOs here. New Prizes: Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsey Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long Runs October 1st-November 15, 2016 Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- many are offering prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry. We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out.  Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group       Pigskin Party 2016 Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES! Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. A special thank you to Pro Shop Sponsors Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers Key Details Mentioned in this Episode   312 People on the Roster! Not to late to join in. 5 month KAL join whenever, craft as much or as little as you like. Sidelines Thread: Bingo will be hosted on Monday 10/10 & Thursday 10/27 Interceptions: Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Oct 1-Nov 15 Plum Deluxe Slow Down Interception October 12-October 31 | Chat Thread & Enter to Win This episode I announced the 10 Grand Prize Packs up for grabs this year. Thank you again to all of our sponsors. If you choose to purchase something from them and have the opportunity to let them know you heard about them from this podcast please do let them know that their advertising here is worth their time and money. Events Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017   Life in Focus in the last episode I shared a bit about my health journey and motivation to lose weight. So much great feedback on this segment. Started a Life in Focus Thread in Ravelry Group. Check it out! Thank you for sharing bits of your life, struggle and successes with me!   This week I shared some eating and meeting tips that have helped me along this journey.   This week I wanted to share just a few things that I’ve learned over the course of this year that may be good concrete tips for you     On a Happy Note My grandmother is home from the hospital and doing well. Lu La Roe- I bought a few pieces and love them. #minsgame challenge. Heard about on the Slow Home Podcast    Quote of the Week "When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else- we're the busiest people in the world." -Eric Hoffer   ------   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!

 SHOW NOTESThis week's episode is a little bit late due to Wendy's move and lack of internet. Sadly, the show notes are packed somewhere in the house! So enjoy the mystery content episode. We also had a lot of problems with iMovie so there are quite a few awkward transitions in this episode. In other words, this episode is brought to you via a lot of patience! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September!Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.Show Notes Will Be Updated Once They Are Unpacked!Fiber EventsFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 98 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Life in Focus KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Daizie Knits, Plum Deluxe Tea & Media Peruana Designs   Off the Needles Amma Granny Square Top Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Hook: C 2.75 mm Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color Regia Shortie Sock OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Regia 4 Ply   A Blue Dress for Giraffe Mommy  No Pattern J Hook Lion's Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (Aran weight)   On the Needles   Christmas Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway Love it! lime green and hunter green striped with red! super fun 2nd christmas pair i'm working on. past heel on first sock!   2016 Patriots Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway Cast on 64 with US 1 needles- bamboo. Too big Cast on 56 with US 1- metal Thought it was too small at first. Think it may be fine. Neon Halloweeny Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway & leftover Knit Picks Kaleidescope colorway   Started a new design project which I'll share more details on soon   Brainstorming   Rugged Ripples Blanket   Tutorial available by Very Pink       Debating the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli or Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaire.   I am watching with Mae C. Jemison Worsted Merino Bamboo from Yarn Geek Fibers- lovely light gray.     From the Armchair   Della Q Hanging Circular Needle Organizer- retails for $44 US     Point/Counterpoint Volume 1 by  Mary Hull and Sarah Schira     Two new audio podcast I've been enjoying Imagined Landscapes Podcast- with Sarah & Katie Maine Yarn Podcast- Jenn and Julie Life in Focus In this episode I shared about my motivation to lose weight and some reasons why I think the Weight Watchers program has worked well for me.sed to be photography. focusing on what's important in life. If you have questions, feel free to post in the Ask Me Anything Thread. KAL News   The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long October 1st-November 15, 2016. Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry. We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL. Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. Lollipop Yarns:  Use the code BigBadBergAlong for free shipping until 10/1. Check out her Ravelry group where she is doing a kit giveaway. One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway. Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points   Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Pro Shop Sponsors Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers Key Details Mentioned in this Episode   Check out Sideline Games Thread Virtual Knit NIGHT and FOOTBALL Join Lisa on Google Hangout on Thursday Night September 29. We will meet online at 8:00pm eastern time. We can all chat and watch the Dolpphins vs Bengels. The best thing about the video chat is you don’t need to type. Link will be posted in the Sideline Games Thread on September 29. All you need to do is copy the link and put it in your browser. The Google Hangouts only accommodate 10 people so you may need to wait to get in. We had our first Bingo Game on Monday 9/19- winner EmilyK3661 who chose the Tumbao pattern from Media Peruana Designs Upcoming Bingo Dates-  Monday Night October 10th & Thursday Night October 27th Events Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY On a Happy Note Custom Orthotic- seems to be working well for my heel. I won photo contest at work! Will and Aila sleepover We went to look at well, explored the woods. I fixed Will's rhino's cheek and leg Aila worked on her loom for about 6 min. Dan and I spent first half of Pats game untangling her yarn. MyaStone - Taryn was in MA for a conference and came to my local knitting group last week! It was great meeting her.   Quote of the Week “The only guarantee, ever, is that things will go wrong. The only thing we can use to mitigate this is anticipation. Because the only variable we control completely is ourselves.”  -Ryan Holiday   -----------------------------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 SHOW NOTESThis week's FOs include Lemongrass sweater and No Purl Scarf. WIPs include Sitka Spruce, Recoleta cardigan, Vanilla socks in Koigu and Endeavour socks. We didn't have any Baubles and Bling this week, but we did draw four winners for the Charity Shawl contest! We are continuing the contest for another month, and more winners will be drawn at that time! Big thanks to those who donated prizes! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September!Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DKRecoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca GoldSheila is working on:Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way.Vanilla socks in KoiguRate Your Date:Wendy finished:Lemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color waySheila finished:No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks.Sheila will finish what she has, and work on another vanilla sock.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week.Gossip & Innuendo:Last week, we reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.  We will draw a pattern in the next episodeWe drew 4 winners of prizes for the Shawl Charity KAL!  We will draw even more winners at the end of September!  So stay tuned.Fiber EventsFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESIt's been a while! WIPs this week include Lemongrass sweater, Sitka Spruce Mittens, Endeavor socks, Ribbed Scarf and Weigh It Shawl #4. FOs include Fountain socks, Jedi the Giraffe, Sitka Spruce Hat, North Shore Sweater, Regular guy's beanie, Super Stretchy Baby Hat, and Vanilla sock with colorwork. We get a lot done when we don't record, apparently. Sheila also showed a blanket repair she did for her LYS. Baubles and Bling include Stunning String markers, Knitter's Pride cable needles, and Knit Picks Royale needle sets. We will put up a thread for the Riley Rose shawl, which we forgot to do last time!! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DKLemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color waySheila is working on:Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way.No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashWeight It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson in Tess YarnsRate Your Date:Wendy finished:Fountain Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in various acrylic yarnsSitka Spruce Hat by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DK.Sheila finished:Regular Guy Beanie by Chuck Wright in Cascade 220Super Stretchy Baby Hat by Julie Tarsha in Cascade FixationVanilla Sock with colorwork in BMFA STR yarn set.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks.Sheila will rework her Clapotis that is too long, and work on socks.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Stunning String Studio stitch markers.Knitter's Pride Dreamz Cable Needles Knitter's Pride Royale Deluxe Interchangeable Set Gossip & Innuendo:We reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.Fiber EventsFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 95 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note   Off the Needles   Pool Party Socks Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16 Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down     Boxy Sweater Needle: US 3/ 3.25mm Yarn: Holiday Yarn Flocksock in Peachy Keen Colorway Pattern: Boxy by Joji Locatelli Size: X-Small Click on link above to my project page for detailed notes   Jeff's Christmas Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in Blue Brown Marl colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Peacock Socks Yarn: Quaere Fibre Sock Blank Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Click this link to see all of my Stash Dash 2016 Projects! On the Needles Sock Yarn Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock Hook Size: D 3.0 mm & H 5.0 mm Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square 3 rounds with sock yarn, 1 round with Plymouth Select DK in white Going to finish seaming this summer. That's my new goal! Brainstorming Want to hit 10k in stash dash. As of this recording I'm at 6,545 meters. Click this link to see all of my Stash Dash 2016 Projects!   Stash Dash runs until Sunday August 21 Sock Yarn Blanket- need to crochet together Dunks Socks- on second sock Perfect Beach Shawl- nearly done Two Frankensocks in progress Colorful Cowl- said I'd finish last summer & didn't. Thoughts of casting on the Amma Granny Square Top. Crochet two squares (front/back) seam together. Really cute. Free pattern by  by Maria Valles   From the Armchair   Review: Colorworks by Debi Yarn   The yarn I reviewed is Jadzia, 50/50 cotton-Tencel blend. Check out Debi's kits here. Check out Debi's yarn here. This is a really fun, fresh, unique take on yarn! So many possibilities! Definitely check it out.   Podcast Episode: Elise Gets Crafty: E102 On "Being Busy"     Overcast iOS App for podcasts I highly recommend this app. It's free and contains a lot of cool features over the iOS native app. Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread New Prizes- will giveaway in Episode 96 Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy Looking for gift knit/crochet ideas- check out the Splash Pad Party Golf Tournament Team Threads & Mini Golf Threads for small project ideas.   Splash Pad Party '16 The big bash wrapped up 7/31! What a great time it was! Tune in to hear if you won a prize! If you did, be sure to contact me via email or Ravelry PM. Click here for reminder of the amazing prizes we have for this KAL!    Thank you again to our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns Still waiting to hear from winners announced on last episode for the participation prizes so if you haven't tuned in yet, please check out Episode 94.   Thank you to Lisa for coming up with most of the amazing ideas behind this KAL, to Designs of Acadia for creating our amazing logo and to our pool boys Greg and Joey from the Unraveling with Greg & Joey podcast for keeping things interesting.   The Pigskin Party KAL will be kicking off with the NFL Football season in September. I still have just a few spots left. Click here for details, and fill out the form today if you're interested in signing on as a sponsor. Fiber Events Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you’ll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry. Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival: September 24 & 25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, NY Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Contest News & Notes I pulled winners for the Phoenix Hat by Sally Cameron. Thanks Emilia for offering up this wonderful prize!   I am currently accepting sponsor applications for the 2016-2017 Pigskin Party KAL. Click on this link for more details.   Ask Me Anything I answered a question from cynalune on Ravelry about my dream knitting bag. My favorite purse currently I purchase from this shop on Etsy. Hear more about my 2 bag system for commuting to work via train on Episode 93. On a Happy Note My cousin's bachelorette party in Provincetown (Cape Cod). Favorite places: Patio (went to lunch with Mom), Boat Slip Beach Club Tea Dance (4-7p) MGH Diversity Statement- came through on my work email and I was so touched by it. Because of diversity we will excel.   We think broadly about diversity and everything that makes us unique.  It is core to our mission. Our differences make the MGH a more interesting and distinctive environment in which to work and are an important means of providing the very best care to every one of our patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, life experiences, geographic backgrounds, skills and talents among others. We will not excel without recognizing and appreciating everyone’s perspectives. Through inclusion we will respect.  Together we work hard to make this hospital a diverse and inclusive place of healing. Encouraging a broad range of opinions, ideas and perspectives drives creativity, innovation and excellence. Our continued engagement in our nationally recognized initiatives and programs highlights our commitment to diversity and inclusion. But this ongoing work will not be complete until every employee, every patient, every family member, every visitor feels safe, respected, welcome, comfortable, supported and accepted within our walls. Focused on equity we will serve, heal, educate and innovate.  Our job is to improve health and save lives, regardless of what our patients or colleagues look like, where they come from, what they believe, or who they love. Issues of equity and justice are not separate but rather intertwined with patient care, education, research, and community health. Targeting inequality enhances the quality of care for all. We believe in treating our patients and each other with the dignity that every human being deserves. Meeting up with new friends at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA for knit night. Bathing suits that fit from Athleta. Rash guard love. Pacifica (long sleeved version) Not so happy- water in our well is low because of the summer drought. Good news is that we're finding ways to conserve water and hopefully are building in some better long-term routines.

 SHOW NOTESThis week, Wendy finally got her Webs order after it was mysteriously lost for 15 days. WIPs include No Purl Scarf, Basic Beanie, North Shore sweater and Bubble socks. FO was a Lined Beanie. Baubles and Bling this week was the missing Webs yarn! We drew a prize for the Ellsworth Tee contest and introduced the Riley Rose shawl, which we will be giving away in two weeks!!! Don't forget the Shawl Charity gift-along. Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Sheila is working on:Patons Basic Beanie with Patons yarnNo-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashRate Your Date:Sheila finished:Fingering weight beanie based on Patons Basic Beanie and Lined Beanie Jawoll cotton blendWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy really has to finish Jedi the GiraffeSheila will knit the Endeavor Socks by Sockmatician for her Ravellenics knitting.  She is also thinking about doing the Yowza Weight Shawl No. 4 Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased (and finally received) 2 skeins of Cascade 220 and a skein of MadelineTosh DK in the Esoteric colorway.Gossip & Innuendo:We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!We also introduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 94 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Thank you to this week's sponsors: Little Skein in the Big Wool & Fair Winds Farm   Off the Needles   A Dress for Giraffe Mommy Hook: US H/ 5.0mm Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant Colorway and a little white for trim No pattern. Blanket for Giraffe Mommy Hook: US H/ 5.0mm Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant and scraps from a blue/green/purple/white striping Pattern: Hexagon from this tutorial   Crochet Dishcloths Hook: I/ 5.5 mm Yarn: Pattern: Used this tutorial to learn how to make a hexagon.   Granny Square Candle Cozy Hook: unsure Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix and Cascade 220 Superwash leftovers Pattern: double crochet granny squares Idea from Susan B Anderson in this blog post.   Pats Socks Needles: US 1.5/ 2.5 mm Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarning in the Pats Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Riley Rose Shawl Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral is called Seashell). Color B (dark coral is called Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue is called Gulf) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl    Stash Dash Total (so far): 4,537 meters   On the Needles   Pool Party Socks Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16 Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Boxy Sweater Needle: US 3/ 3.25mm Yarn: Holiday Yarn Flocksock Pattern: Boxy by Joji Locatelli From the Armchair  Dave The Sheep Dog? Written and Photographed by Carrie McKie $10.99 online or in store at The Yarn Sellar in York, ME Really cute book. I encourage you to go check it out!   Crafty Adventures Tie dye project with kids! Tulip Tie Dye Products In My Travels  I went for the weekend to Old Saybrook, CT with my friends Christine and Ryan. Cute shops and restaurants. Favorite dinner restaurant: Nancy’s Rosemary & Sage. Out favorite breakfast places: Mirsina’s & Paperback Cafe Yarn Shops Saybrook Yarn The Knit   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread New Prizes- will giveaway in August Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy   Splash Pad Party   See official rules for all of the details Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors. Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes. I announced prizes for our first team to finish the tournament; more prizes will be announced in Episode 95. We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread. Tune in to hear if you won a prize in the Splash Pad Party for Instagram or chatting in one of our various chatter threads. I'll announce the rest of the winners in Episode 95. Even though the KAL ends on 7/31 there is still plenty of time for summer knitting. Feel free to continue to use the #splashpadparty16 so others can see your projects. Chat threads will still be open.   Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns   Fiber Events Stitch and Pitch Boston 2016 Thursday August 11 at 7:10p $45 per ticket. Purchase online, gets you voucher then you meet up outside Gate K with the group to get your actual ticket for entry. Lisa and I are going. If you’re local you should join us. Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you’ll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry. Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Contest News & Notes My new design, the Riley Rose pattern is now available.  There is a coupon code available for podcast listeners. Tune in for details. If knit and finish by August 6th. Post project page and PM me. Pick one of my patterns free for yourself and a friend of your choice.  I pulled a winner of Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway! Tune in to see if you won. New Contest: Emilia  (emilcarv1963 on Ravelry) would like to gift the Phoenix Hat by Sally Cameron to 2 lucky group members. Check out the thread in the Ravelry Group to enter. I am currently accepting sponsor applications for the 2016-2017 Pigskin Party KAL. Click on this link for more details. On a Happy Note I went to see Vertical Horizon’s free concert in the Boston Common with Lisa, and her son and daughter. Really fun night. It was hot but the show was great, forgot how much I loved their music. And we knit! Aila and Will slept over the weekend of the 16-17th so parents can finish some renovation work at their house. Pool day Sat and Sunday! Sunday afternoon went to a cookout at my Nana’s assisted living facility. Knit and listened to the music. Fun! Knitting definitely helped what could have been an otherwise boring function. Aila left Giraffe Mommy- her prized possession- at our house. I came home and found her. Told Kris I’d send lots of photos of GM and me having fun so A would know she was ok. Dinner, showers, reading, made her a tent to sleep in, snuggles, riding the train, going to work. set up her own little office. Went to the craft store and then taught her to crochet so she could make a dress. Aila called Monday night when she got back from a trip with her grandmother, sad about it. Told me all of Giraffe Mommy's favorite things so I’d know. Very sweet. Brought her back on Tuesday. Wednesday night I went to Will and Aila’s track meet where we did a mini birthday celebration for Will before they left for vacation. I gave him the Rhino I had intended for Christmas! Finally scored a sock blank from Andre Sue Knits on Etsy Mom found a photo of a dress she made when she was in her early 20's that she wore to her Bridal Shower. She handed it down to me and its my favorite item of clothing! Was fun to have a photo of her wearing it.   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: Facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Bubble socks, North Shore sweater, Lined Beanie, and No-Purl rib scarf. FOs include Fishknit toe-up socs, CBD Fudge Neckcessory shawl and a Helix knitting hat. Featured Baubles and Bling include Knitpicks Stroll, Queen Bee Creations bag and Fishknits sock yarn in the Canadiana colorway. We drew a second Ellsworth Tee patter winner! One more will be drawn in the next episode!! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Sheila is working on:Fingering weight beanie based on Patons Basic Beanie and Lined Beanie Jawoll cotton blendNo-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashRate Your Date:Sheila finished:Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn.Helix Hat by Jessica RoseWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy really has to finish Jedi the GiraffeSheila plans to finish what she has on the needles and start a pair of socks with colorwork inspired by the Chicane Socks  by Debbie O'Neill out of BMFA STR.  She wis also thinking about doing the Yowza Weight Shawl No. 4 Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week!Gossip & Innuendo:We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  Stay tuned, because there will be one more chance to win.Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week begins our annual prayer/comfort shawl drive! If you have new or gently used shawls, you can donate them to get a chance at winning prizes! WIPs this week include North Shore sweater, Bubble socks, Fishknit vanilla socks, and CBD Fudge Neckcessory shawl. FOs include one Bubble sock and No-Purl Monkey socks. No Baubles and Bling this week. We drew winners for the monthly BMFA KAL/CAL/SAL and the Yellow-themed KAL/CAL. We also drew the first winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes. Two more winners will be drawn, so stay tuned. Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Sheila is working on:Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn.Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:One Bubble sockSheila finished:No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy just needs to finish projects.Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles and start a pair of socks with colorwork inspired by the Chicane Socks  by Debbie O'Neill out of BMFA STR.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week!Gossip & Innuendo:We drew winners of our two monthly KAL/CALs.We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  Stay tuned, because there will be two more chances to win.Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

  For full show notes including photos check out www.downcellarstudio.com/93    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 93 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     On the Needles Off the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: North Light Fibers, Dragonfly Fibers, KnitCircus Yarn On the Needles  Jeff's Christmas Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in Blue Brown colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Pool Party Socks Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16 Needles: US 1.5 (22.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Patriots Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down Worked on these on 4th of July- Pub Crawl along the Freedom Trail with friends. Seemed fitting.   Riley Rose Shawl Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral - Seashell). Color B (dark coral- Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue- Gulf) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl-- soon to be released Yarn Availability: Tuesday July 12th at One Twisted Tree 5 colors to choose from. Shadow (gray), Sandbar (tan), Gulf (aqua blue), Seashell (light coral), Reef Coral (dark coral). If you haven't signed up for Danie's newsletter I recommend it (enter your email address on right side of her webpage). Off the Needles Fluormania Socks Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down How I knit-- US 1 needles 2x2 rib for 10 rounds, stockinette for 10 rounds. May just do all ribbing to heel next time. How do they wear? GREAT! Stash Dash Update: 3,422 meters to date!     From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary by Wendy Bernard (spoiler alert- I think this a great resource. Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear a chat with my newly 8 year old nephew Oisin about how he learned to knit. What he likes to work on. Why he likes knitting etc. He talks about having Dysgraphia and how working with his hands in knitting helps him.   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread Prizes- will giveaway in August Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy   Splash Pad Party This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31 See official rules for all of the details Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors. Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes. We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread. POOL BOY SHENANIGANS abound! Thanks to Greg for his special audio message! You can hear more from Greg and his co-host Joey over on the Unraveling Podcast Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party will be starting up in early September. Click here for details from last year's Pigskin PartyInterested in sponsoring? Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter.   Fiber Events Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little's Lane Newbury, Massachusetts $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you'll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry. Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY   Contests, News & Notes   Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway  Click on this link to be entered to win!   Great Northern Yarn Haul-- Check out this yarn crawl in VT & Maine from July 8-17th   Ask Me Anything   In this episode I answer a question from CrochetbyChineka about train/commute knitting tips.   I mention a bag I bought on Amazon that sits on the floor of the train (that I don't mind if it gets dirty). It was a great deal and has served me well. Here is a photo of my 2 bag system.   On a Happy Note Tune in for audio of my nephew Oisin after our visit to Legoland Discovery Center We also had a sleepover for his birthday and he got the much anticipated birthday pancakes! Pool days! and pool knitting of course   I bought my first Felici Self Striping Yarn! Lisa and I went in on an order (it's not all mine I swear).       Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: Facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Bubble socks, No Purl Monkey socks, vanilla toe-up socks, and CBD Neckcessory. FOs include the not really Extempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Flutterby socks and one monkey sock. Featured Baubles and Bling include Fibernymph Dyeworks and Knitpicks yarn. We drew a winner of the Knit Your Skirt contest and announce a new pattern designed by Carolyn Noyes with three chances to win! Shout Outs:The KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.  We will draw a winner next week.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarnBubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwaySheila is working on:Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn.Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Extempore Shawl by Briony Singleton (heavily modified) in Freia Handpaints.Sheila finished:Flutterby socks in the BMFA Seascape colorway for a friend.One No Purl Monkey sockWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled Sock in Mixed Up KittyKnitpicks Felici in Bubble, Dark Side and Sprinkle.Sheila received:bracelet from Crystal Butterfly Company in exchange for socks she knit.Wendy and Sheila received Sock Rulers from Lise at Webs!Gossip & Innuendo:We drew a winner of the Knit My Skirt contest.We announced a new contest to win the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  To win, just tell us which colors you would knit it in.  We will draw one winner a week from the contest thread for three weeks!Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include the Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, a granny square pot holder, toe-up striped socks and Flutterby socks Sheila is finishing for a friend. No FOs this week, but Sheila finished one sock. Baubles and Bling include a Sucre Sucre progress marker and Dyeabolical Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor striping colorway. Don't forget to play in our Knit My Skirt contest!! Winner will be drawn next week. Shout Outs:The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarnIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Sheila is working on:Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.Granny square cotton dish clothRate Your Date:Sheila finished one toe-up striped sock and reknit a BMFA Flutterby sock in the Seascape colorway for a friend.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Sucre Sucre Miniatures Hostess cupcake progress markerWendy won:Dyeabolical Yarns Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor stripes colorwayGossip & Innuendo: Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Indigo Frost poncho, Ex Tempore shawl, vanilla ankle socks and vanilla toe-up socks. No dates to rate, but Wendy finished a lot of little African Flower motifs for the giraffe. We announce the winner of the May BMFA KAL/CAL and we review the new XRX book Knit My Skirt. Shout Outs:The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarnIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Ex tempore shawl by Briony SingletonSheila is working on:Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarnGeneric To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.Rate Your Date:None this week, although Wendy finished a ton of African Violet motifs for her Giraffe.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week.Gossip & Innuendo:BOOK REVIEW:We reviewed a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick.  It is available on the XRX website and also on Amazon!We both really liked this book.  The concept is simple:  this book teaches you how to make a custom-fitting skirt and how to add an undergarment to give it structure.  The patterns are sorted by construction:  bottom up, top down and side to side.  There really is something for everyone in the variety of designs.  We didn't like some styles and we loved others.  There are definitely some skirts that need a slender figure, but there were also plenty that would work on larger sizes.  The fact that you customize your skirt makes it way more likely the end product will be flattering!This book is well written and includes a lot of great extras.  There is a history of the skirt that we both really enjoyed reading.  The photography is great and each pattern shows a lot of views of the skirt so you can see the garment as a whole but also see close-ups of important features.  We love a book with plenty of good photos!  It includes the usual features like a stitch guide and instructions, and the e-book also has hyperlinks to the patterns from the index, which is a another feature we both love.  There's even a clever section explaining why you NEED a knit skirt, and providing a counterargument to all the reasons you don't think you want one.  If you are interested in knitting a different kind of garment and learning how to make it your exact size, this is a great book for you.  It is probably best suited to intermediate knitters and above, but an enthusiastic beginner could definitely tackle some of the patterns.Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Ex Tempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, Cuff down shorty socks, Toe Up generic socks and CBD Fudge Neckcessory. FOs include toe-up Patons Kroy socks. No knitting related Baubles and Bling this year. We will be reviewing a new book from XRX called "Knit My Skirt" next week, so stay tuned! Shout Outs:The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarnIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Ex tempore shawl by Briony SingletonSheila is working on:Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarnCBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line.Generic To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:Generic Patons Kroy socks.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.Sheila plans to knit a sockhead beanie.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week.Gossip & Innuendo:We will be reviewing a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick next week.  We will also have a contest to win this book, so stay tuned!Fiber EventsMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week we review Stephannie Tallent's new Craftsy class! WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Indigo Frost, Ex tempore shawl and vanilla socks. FOs include Atomic Blender socks and one vanilla sock. Featured Baubles and Bling is a bag from Tricia Paul Designs. Shout Outs:The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.This week, we review Stephannie Tallent's new Craftsy class!  See below for a summary review.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarnIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Ex tempore shawl by Briony SingletonSheila is working on:Generic cuff down sockRate Your Date:Sheila finished:Atomic Blender socks.  Design will be out this week.Sheila also finished a generic cuff down sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:If the crocheted toy goes well, Wendy my try another of these patterns.Sheila has chosen her next skin of BMFA and will knit socks.Baubles & Bling:Sheila purchased:bag from Tricia Paul DesignsGossip & Innuendo:REVIEW:Wendy watched the new Craftsy course by Stephannie Tallent:  Custom Colorworks Techniques:  Mitts.  This is a great course if you want to take your knitting from following patterns as written (and always being a little disappointed by the outcome) to customizing everything about a project.  Not only will this teach you how to customize an existing mitt pattern, but it will give you the skills to design your own pattern and to begin to learn how to customize everything that you knit.The class is packed with extras that can really help up your knitting game.  For those who dread chart reading, there is a nice section on how to read charts to give you a leg up.  There is also a great section on the color wheel and how to select colors that go well together.  I think this is a key skill that everyone could use.  You will also learn how to use knitter's graph paper (and where to source it), how to do the necessary math calculations for the project, and how to get inspired to create your own pattern motifs.  As with all Craftsy classes, you will get downloadable class materials that you can refer to again and again while doing future projects.  And Stephanie is there to answer any questions that you post on the class as you go along.I would not recommend this class for beginning knitters unless you are very adventurous.  You will at least need to know stockinette, garter, knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, increases/decreases and chart reading (although you can learn about charts in the handy tutorial).  At the end of this class you will have a perfectly fitting pair of mitts in colors you love with the design of your choice!  And this could be the beginning of you modifying patterns to suit what YOU want instead of settling for what the designer likes.  Two thumbs up!Fiber EventsMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Atomic Blender socks, Ex Tempore shawl, and Indigo Frost poncho. FOs include Opal yarn socks in the Harry Potter colorway, 1 Atomic Blender sock and one felt slipper. Featured Baubles and Bling include a birthday bag of recovery goodies for Wendy from Sheila, Hamamelis Shawl pattern by Kristin Kapur, Fireflies Rising Shawl pattern and Summertide Shawl pattern by Helen Stewart. We also got donations this week! Thank you! Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL prizes are drawn this week!  We will post the new KAL/CAL next week.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  Because she was unable to record today, she will draw a winner in the next episode.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available soon.This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit the Extempore shawl by Briony Singleton in Freia Handpaints Metropolis gradient.  She also plans to knit the Pebble Beach shawl  by Helen Stewart.  These will both be great recovery shawls.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:The Lemonade Shop Yarns fingering weight in the Disco Hippo colorwayGossip & Innuendo:Wendy drew the KAL/CAL winners this week.  She will post a 50% off code in the group for those who wish to purchase Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class.  Her review of the class will be in the next episode.Fiber EventsMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIP is the Indigo Frost poncho. FOs include Atomic Blender and This Way That Way socks. Featured Baubles and Bling is yarn from The Lemonade Shop. Wendy draws winners of the bi-monthly KAL and announces a code to get Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class for 50% off! Wendy will review that class in the next episode. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL prizes are drawn this week!  We will post the new KAL/CAL next week.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  Because she was unable to record today, she will draw a winner in the next episode.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available soon.This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy plans to knit the Extempore shawl by Briony Singleton in Freia Handpaints Metropolis gradient.  She also plans to knit the Pebble Beach shawl  by Helen Stewart.  These will both be great recovery shawls.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:The Lemonade Shop Yarns fingering weight in the Disco Hippo colorwayGossip & Innuendo:Wendy drew the KAL/CAL winners this week.  She will post a 50% off code in the group for those who wish to purchase Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class.  Her review of the class will be in the next episode.Fiber EventsMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Atomic Blender socks, generic cuff down socks and This Way That Way socks. That's a lot of socks! FOs include cotton footie socks, Atomic Blender socks and one This Way That Way socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include Rock and String Creations sock yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorway, Freia Fine Handpaints in the Metropolis colorway, and Knitter's Pride Cubics needles. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw the next winner in May.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.Sheila is working on:Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.Atomic Blender socks in BMFA mill end.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line (which we reviewed last episode). Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:One Atomic Blender sock.Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She did not use the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo on a footie sock.Wendy finished:Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.One This Way That Way sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit socks.Wendy needs to finish her current WIPs..Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Freia Fine Handpaints sport gradient in the Metropolis colorwayRock and String Creations self-striping yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorwaySheila purchased:Various sizes of Knitter's Pride Cubics needlesGossip & Innuendo:Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Indigo Frost Poncho, Atomic Blender Socks, Toe-up ankle socks, and CBD Fudge Neckcessory. We had two PHD's: one Atomic Blender sock and one ankle sock. Baubles and bling this week included a bag and notions from Knittingsmybag, Sockotta gifted to Sheila by a viewer and a miniature LL Bean bag. We also announce an upcoming Craftsy class review and a contest being held by designer Stephannie Tallent to win the class for free! Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw the next winner in May.We will also be reviewing a new Craftsy class by designer Stephannie Tallent called "Custom Colorwork Techniques:  Mitts" which will roll out around May 2.  Stephannie is holding a contest HERE up until the class release date where you can win the class for free!  Once the class is live, we will review it on the show and have a 50% coupon code for our viewers.  So, if you haven't checked out Craftsy yet, this is a good opportunity to do it.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.Sheila is working on:Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.Atomic Blender socks in BMFA mill end.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line (which we reviewed last episode). Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:One ankle sock.Wendy finished:One Atomic Blender sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit something (possibly the Simple Skyp Socks  by Adrienne Ku with her BMFA yarn of the month, a mill end in purple and blue.Wendy needs to finish her current WIPs and will definitely cast on another sock.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Bag and notions from Knittingsmybag.Sheila received:Sockotta Yarn from a viewerA miniature LL Bean bag that Wendy bought her for Christmas but lost until this week!Gossip & Innuendo:Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Indigo Frost poncho, Atomic Blender socks, and Be My Valentine socks (without the cable). FOs include BMFA mill ends vanilla toe up sock. Baubles and Bling include Fibernymph Bounce sock in the Oops Blue and Gray colorway, and a review of Deborah Tomasello's new customizable yarn line (you won't want to miss this). Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw the next winner in May.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.Sheila is working on:Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:Vanilla toe-up socks in BMFA mill end (heavy weight)Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit something (possibly the Simple Skyp Socks  by Adrienne Ku with her BMFA yarn of the month, a mill end in purple and blue.Wendy needs to finish her current WIPsBaubles & Bling:Sheila purchased:Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce sock in the Oops Blue and Gray color way.REVIEW:We received a sample of Colorworks by Debi Yarns, where you can customize the yarn by picking strands of different colors and/or fiber composition to make a 2, 3 or more ply yarn.  The sample we were sent was a cotton and tencel skein that had a lovely color, drape and shine.  Sheila will be knitting a project with the yarn, since Wendy has sensory issues with cotton based yarns. At first we thought the yarn was a laceweight until we unwound the skein a bit and understood the unique concept.  Debi takes strands of different yarns and winds them together.  It's like knitting with two strands held together, except she does the work for you and winds them up together in any combination you like!  And you can pick from many colors and bases to get the perfect customized yarn for your project.  She has price information and more on her website, which we linked above.  You can also join her Ravelry group HERE.Gossip & Innuendo:Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include the Atomic Blender sock, Indigo Frost poncho and a vanilla toe up sock. FOs include the Super Stretchy Baby Hat and Crafty Toes baby socks. No featured Baubles and Bling this week, but we have a long talk about medically-assisted weight loss and Wendy makes an announcement. We draw winners of the Masterpiece Knits pdf and the monthly BMFA KAL/CAL. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw the next winner in May.  We drew March's winner in this episode.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.Sheila is working on:Vanilla toe-up socks in BMFA mill end (heavy weight)Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:Super Stretchy Baby Hat by Julia Tarsha in Plymouth Happy Feet (red colorway).Cozy Little Toes by Judy Kaethler in Plymouth Happy FeetWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit something with self-striping yarnWendy needs to finish her current WIPsBaubles & Bling:NoneGossip & Innuendo:We drew a winner of Masterpiece Knits from Dragonfly Yarns.  We also drew a winner of the March edition of the BMFA KAL/CAL/SAL!!Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Indigo Frost poncho and Super Stretchy Baby Hat. FOs include a pair of cuff down vanilla socks and Wendy FINALLY finished her Jeck socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include notions from Stitched by Jessalu and a gradient set from Wonderland Yarns. We give lots of random technology advice in this episode. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw a new winner during the first episode in April.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorwayIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Sheila is working on:Super Stretchy Baby Hat by Julia Tarsha in Plymouth Happy Feet (red colorway).Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway.Sheila finished:Vanilla cuff down socks in Opal cotton.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit hats and socks.Wendy plans to design a new sock.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat fingering weight in the Dormouse gradient.Stitched By Jessalu notions pouchesGossip & Innuendo:We are giving away a copy of Masterpiece Knits from Dragonfly Yarns in episode 246.  Just tell us which pattern you would knit in the contest thread on Ravelry before our next episode!Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Jeck Socks, Cache Cache cowl, Indigo Frost poncho and generic cuff-down socks. FOs include one vanilla sock. We review Dragonfly Fibers Masterpiece Knits this week! Don't forget to play along in the Ravelry group for a chance to win a copy. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw a new winner during the first episode in April.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway.Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorwayIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Sheila is working on:Generic Cuff-Down sock in Opal Cotton.Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:One cuff down sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila needs to finish some projects and will knit more socks, possibly Rose City Rollers and a pair for herself from her BMFA heavyweight mill end.Wendy plans to design a new sock when she finishes the ones on her needles.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this weekGossip & Innuendo:BOOK REVIEW:This week we are reviewing Masterpiece Knits from Dragonfly Fibers.  You can purchase a pdf copy of this book on Ravelry for $18 or a hard copy plus a code for the pdf version on the Dragonfly Fibers website.The book is unusual in that it is centered around Dragonfly Fibers colorways based on fine art.  We both thought all of the featured colorways were beautiful.  The book has 15 patterns that would be suitable for almost any level of knitter.  There are simple projects for beginners as well as more complex projects for knitters with more experience.  Basically, something for everyone!We had a little trouble with the format at first as it came up on our devices with two pages at a time, which made it difficult to follow.  Wendy discovered by accident that if she sized the page up to fit only one page on the screen, it shifted to a one page at a time format, which made it much easier to read.  The patterns range from simple hats to sweaters, and include techniques like intarsia, cabling and textured stitches.  We really liked a lot of the patterns, most of which would work great with semi-solid and more variegated yarns.  The sweater patterns do come in some larger sizes for knitters who need them.  This book is definitely worth a look, especially if you love Dragonfly Fibers or fine art.  It is definitely a collection that will have you knitting more than one pattern.We will be giving away a copy of this book in episode 246.  Just tell us which pattern you would knit in the contest thread on Ravelry!Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Jeck Socks, Cache Cache cowl, Indigo Frost poncho and generic cuff-down socks. FOs include Sheila's Lined Beanie. Featured Baubles and Bling are Dyeabolical Yarn self-striping sock yarn. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw a new winner during the first episode in April.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway.Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorwayIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Sheila is working on:Generic Cuff-Down sock in Opal Cotton.Rate Your Date:Wendy finished:One Jack sock (finally)Sheila finished:Lined Beanie by Heather Kinne in Malabrigo sock in the Indecita colorwayWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila needs to finish some projects and will knit more socks.Wendy plans to design a new sock when she finishes the ones on her needles.Baubles & Bling:Dyeabolical Yarns self-striping Targhee sock in the Katatomic colorway.Gossip & Innuendo:For those of you who love Stitched by Jessalu Bags, she will have a trunk show at Circle of Stitches, 66 Wharf Street, Salem MA on March 19 during the Knit North Yarn Crawl!We drew a winner of the BMFA KAL/CAL and two winners of the WIP KAL/CAL.Fiber EventsKnit North Yarn Crawl Mar 17-20, various North Shore locations, MAConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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