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The Yarn Over Podcast
Yarn Over Podcast 008: Using Simple Shapes for Crochet Projects

The Yarn Over Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 32:14


Join host Sarah-Jayne from Bella Coco Crochet and her guest for the Yarn Over Podcast. In this episode Sarah-Jayne talks with Jess Coppom from Make and Do Crew about using simple shapes for crochet projects.Show notes: https://bellacococrochet.com/yarn-over-podcastYarn over apparel: https://bit.ly/YarnOverApparelJessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeanddocrew/Jessica's Website: http://www.makeanddocrew.comBella Coco Ebook: https://bellacococrochet.com/ebook/? Patchwork Blanket: https://www.bellacococrochet.com/patchwork-blanket/

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Ep 131: Pent-Up Conversation

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 97:21


An extra large episode about a trip to Stitches West and a lot of projects and news from Kelly. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Marsha I finished a pullover called Seven Sisters by Sarah Pope using Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone. Love the fit! I made lots of progress on my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill. I’m using Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine. I cast on the night before I left for Iceland and it was bus knitting. I am a little over halfway done. The shawl is going to be big using 1,500 yards. Haven’t knit a stitch on my John O'Groats socks.  Kelly: First, my  newest project: Bailey, a 1-year-old German Shepherd (possible German Shepherd mix). We adopted Bailey in January and we’ve had her a little over a month. She had a rough first 11 months with about half of them spent fostering in a boarding kennel after the first half of her life landed her in the shelter with no hope of being adoptable.  She is doing great and making remarkable progress. She is also a lot of work! But I’m ready to play dog games again and I’m looking forward to having a young dog in training. We’ve started doing some training, but we start class next week.  She likes listening to the podcast! Thanks to whoever it was at Stitches who suggested it as a solution for her anxiety in the crate when the house is empty. It’s been a long time since I’ve reported in about my fiber adventures. I finished my Habitat Cardigan, a crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom that I made with Lion Brand Heartland. I finished it in time for the first day back for spring semester for professional development. I got more compliments on this sweater than I have on anything in a long time. I wore it belted and with boots. I’ve since also worn in around the house unbelted and to work with and without the belt. It’s a great sweater!  I also finished Never Have I Ever Socks--Fix or Nix project. I decided to Nix the socks I had started, but instead of destashing the gradient sock blank, I decided to cast on a bigger sock cuff (80 stitiches) and make them long socks. So I started with 80 stitches and decreased with a little calf shaping and they are now finished. I used almost all of the sock blank. What is left is going to be used to reknit the foot of Robert’s SF Giants argyles from my argyle class at Stitches 2018.  Since the last episode I was in I’ve started and finished a Hat for Walking out of a mini-skein set that I got as a door prize at the retreat. It’s a sockhead hat using the full amount of slouch so I could use as much of the yarn as possible. It is replacing my old sockhead hat that is faded and developing holes from sun damage.  While at Stitches I made great progress on the Mariannes Cardigan that I am making as a tee. It is a pattern by Trine Bertelsen that combines crochet and knitting. I’ve split for the sleeves and I’m several inches down the body. The pattern calls for no waist shaping and I’m thinking about whether to do a little bit of increasing for a slight A-Line.  Stitches West 2020 On our way to Stitches, we stopped in San Jose to visit Fillory Yarns, owned by Andrea Haws, who was on Marsha’s Iceland trip. We had a great time! We met fiber adventurers and connected with friends from previous years. We took a Tunisian crochet class taught by Cindy Craig. Here is a video about the technique. The marketplace was great again this year. The vendors we spoke with said yellow and orange were the most purchased colors this year. Dusky burgundy continues to be popular. Some of the booths we thought were interesting were: Baltic Linen Designs and The Yarn Dynamic Loop Fiber Studio The Royal Bee Yarn Company Red Fish Dyeworks - We both bought skeins of lace weight silk to make socks. Saraba African Art - We both bought ikat fabric. We also met Frank Jernigan of Phrancko Designs. He has designed a program to create a custom fit sweater pattern using a top down, seamless “set in” sleeves. On his website is a video explaining the process. There is also a video of Frank being interviewed by Suzanne Bryan. Apple Fiber Studio  donated a skein of their Cosmic Crisp yarn. Participate in the prize drawing by going to the thread on Ravelry. We’ll draw prizes during our first episode in April.  

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Ep 128: A Sweater Quantity of Dishtowels

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 57:25


Knitting, crochet and weaving are all in full swing! Also a frenzy of casting on for a trip to Iceland. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Kelly’s Projects I’m close to finishing the crocheted sweater! It’s the Habitat Cardigan, crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. I’m making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. The sleeves are on the hook right now and it should be done by the end of the weekend. I’m still hooking along on the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst.  My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray. Once the sweater is finished I’ll work on this more and get it finished.  Stashbuster Weaving. Warp problems are fixed! Crowd-sourcing works!  Several listeners helped with this problem. The bottom line is that when warping multiple threads at the same time I need to make sure they don’t twist as I put them on the warping board. Winding onto a warping reel rather than a warping board can somewhat alleviate this problem, it seems. That would explain why the warping process in the video didn’t talk about this potential problem. I could also use a warping paddle as another potential solution. Or I could go back to warping with one or two threads at a time instead of 4.  I finished my Christmas cast-on of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. It was from a fun kit that my mom found at her Joann store. The pattern is by Ann Franklin.  Never Have I Ever Socks--Fix or Nix project: I have resurrected and fixed these instead of nixed. I am knitting them in tandem on dpns and making them longs socks using a larger stitch count to fit on my calves. So far I am really enjoying them. The double sock blank gradient from Invictus Yarns was too beautiful to nix and destash. Marsha’s Projects I finished Shared Rib by Anne Hanson as a cowl and love it! The yarn,  Old Maiden Aunt fingering in the colorway Crimson Lips, is wonderfully soft.  I finished the first sock of my John O Groats Socks and have knit about 2” on the second sock. I’m using Yarns From the Plains fingering weight in the colorway Cumbrian View. I bought the yarn from the dyer at the Caithness Craft Retreat in May. The pattern I’m using is the sock recipe from Nancy Lindberg, NL7 Knit to Fit Socks. I’m getting ready for my Iceland trip from January 17 to February 3. I’m still mulling over what clothes to bring, but I have my projects ready to go! I’ll be bringing a sweater called Seven Sisters by Sarah Pope using Dovestone Baa Ram Ewe from my stash. Pattern starts with a tubular cast on and is straight stockinette until I stop, knit the sleeves and join them to body and begin the yoke pattern. Should be good airplane and talking knitting. Also bringing a shawl, Dusk Into Twilight, by Rosemary (Romi) Hill. I’m using our Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet in fingering weight. It's a  three color shawl and I'll use Falling Leaves (multi), Bourbon and Suede (Rust), and Aquamarine (aqua). I think the pattern will also be good for knitting and talking. Because I was in the mood to cast on a sweater and use my stash, I cast on a second sweater called Isle au Haut Pullover by Beatrice Perron Dahlen. The stash yarn I’m using is Columbia from Imperial Yarns. It will be an unusual project for me: an aran weight pullover with a high collar.  Daphne’s Skull designed by Ellen Sibelius of Wooly Wonders hasn’t been worked on at all since we last recorded. I thought I would set a goal to finish it by Stitches West the end of February. But that’s unrealistic since I will be in Iceland. I will be lucky to get it done in time for the NoCKRs retreat. If I do, I can bring it to Kelly’s and use her washer to felt it.  Giveaway Winners! Fix It or Nix It Winner won a pattern of her choice up to $12.00 Quarterly Patreon Drawing winner won yarn from Quintessential Knits: Intrepid Otter northwest dyer, Superwash merino sock yarn. Green with navy speckles. Colorway “12” referring to the Seattle Seahawks football team.  Thank you to patrons who supported us in 2019. Thanks also to the newest patrons Nathalie and Martha. To support us on Patreon go to patreon.com/twoewes. There are threads in the Ravelry discussion board if you have questions that you would like us to answer. Also, we are soliciting ideas for the kind of contests and “Alongs” that you would like to see in 2020. Events Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you have plenty of time for weaving projects.  Iceland January 17-February 3 Marsha and her friend Kim will be travelling to Iceland with Janine Bajus, who will be replacing Cat Bordhi as our guide and teacher on this trip.   Stitches West is February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is a podcaster meetup hosted by Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks on Saturday the 22nd in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (connected to the Convention Center). 

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Ep 126: Two Ewes Cooking-for-Days Adventures!

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 59:49


Marsha was a Marvelous Hostess for the Holidays and Kelly is considering a career as a Gingerbread Architect! Holiday shenanigans meant the Ewes haven’t talked in awhile. This was a MEGA episode but polling in the Ravelry Group led to us splitting this into two regular episodes. This is the first of the pair.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. We had lots of catching up to do so the fibery content starts late. Skip to about the 27:30 minute mark if you’d prefer to get right to the fiber adventures. In our conversation about Christmas I promised the Spruce Eats blog links to the gingerbread house recipes. Here they are:   Structural Gingerbread Royal Icing Gingerbread House Tips Kelly’s Projects My newest cast on is a knitted Nativity from a Kit that my mom got me for Christmas. I’m close to finishing the crocheted sweater! It’s the Habitat Cardigan crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. I’m making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. I’m doing the ribbing right now and I’ve made some modifications to the pattern due to my tight crocheting and maybe my choice of sweater size. I don’t think that the positive ease is built into the pattern.  I’m still hooking along on the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst.  My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray. The rows are getting bigger and bigger as I go so they are taking a long time.  I finished four towels (out of a warp of six) of my  Stashbuster Weaving. These dishtowels have yellow/gold/orange/brown tones in warp, and I used mostly a cream/yellow cotton weft. My favorite of the four towels I alternated wefts. I used the pattern LDLLD with the cream as the light and a gold cotolin as the weft. I also used pebbleweave and another twill variation so each towel was a different weave structure. They were given as gifts for Christmas. I will have to straighten out my warp before I tie back on. I had some tangling starting to happen and I’m not sure what I did wrong. It’s my first back to front warp and also my first time winding warp threads four at a time. Somehow in each bout of four there was twisting and tangling and it was ok until the end of the fourth towel. By that time the threads were so twisted it was affecting their ability to pull through the heddles as I advanced the warp.  I’ve made two of the Mash it Up hats from the pattern Marsha talked about in a previous episode. I’m using sock yarn scraps that I had been saving for baby socks. I was tired of having so much and I wanted to deplete the jar. They will be charity hats.  Marsha’s Projects I finished a Mash It Up hat for Ben’s girlfriend using this free pattern by Babs Ausherman that uses sock yarn scraps. Great stash buster pattern. The first hat was too big so I knit a second (middle size) that fits great. I also gave Ben and Bar each a skein of Shepherd’s Wool worsted to knit them an 1898 Hat. I hope to finish Bar’s before she leaves on January 9th. I’m almost done with Shared Rib by Anne Hanson as a cowl.  Old Maiden Aunt fingering in the colorway Crimson Lips. Had a mistake and debated ripping back. Check the next episode to see how this ends! The sequel to this cliff hanger episode will be published the weekend of January 4th!

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Ep 124: Catching Up, Crochet Projects, and Creative Stash Busting

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 65:39


Crochet projects on the hooks and knitting projects on the needles! We’re finally back but not with full technology just yet. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Kelly’s Projects I finished two gnomes for my mom using the Oh Gnome You Didn’t pattern by Sarah Schira.  I added beards to the gnomes instead of using a scarf. They are really cute with their hands in their pockets and tassels on their hats! I started a new crocheted sweater! It’s the Habitat Cardigan crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. It’s big and cozy and I’m making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. I’ve also started a crochet shawl. It’s called the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst.  My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray.  The Sonny Bono Jacket is once again on hold and in need of another skein of yarn. One sleeve is done,(twice because the first one was way too wide), but I don’t think I have enough yarn for the second sleeve and the collar.  I’ve also been doing some Stashbuster Weaving. These are dishtowels with yellow/gold/orange/brown tones in the warp, using cream/yellow cotton weft. Marsha’s Projects I’m working on Shared Rib by Anne Hanson as a cowl.  Old Maiden Aunt fingering in the colorway Crimson Lips. About halfway done. Daphne’s Skull designed by Ellen Sibelius of Wooly Wonders is not quite finished. I finished the teeth on the bottom jaw. Need to knit 16 teeth for the upper jaw. Slow going. Using 000 needles. Meanwhile, I started a new project! John O Groats Socks are a pair of socks using Yarns From the Plains fingering weight in the colorway Cumbrian View. I bought the yarn from the dyer at the Caithness Craft Retreat in May. The pattern I’m using is the sock recipe from Nancy Lindberg, NL7 Knit to Fit Socks. Mash It Up is the newest pattern on my needles. Started a hat for Ben’s girlfriend using this free pattern by Babs Ausherman that uses sock yarn scraps. Great stash buster pattern. 2019 in Review We took a look at our Ravelry project pages using the advanced search button and then filtering by Year Finished.  It’s a fun way to look at the data in your projects.  Kelly’s Year in Review--Finished in 2019 5 pair of socks (4 shorties, 1 regular, all for me) 9 charity hats from spirit yarn 2 sweaters 1 shawl, a pair of cowls, a shawlette 2 Gnomes, 1 bee, 1 tarantula,10 bears, 1 sugar skull 3 (K)Not Along projects--quilt top and 2 punch needle projects No finished weaving, finished crochet projects are Bee, Tarantula, and most of the bears. Almost zero spinning! That’s what happens when you break your foot, I guess! Marsha’s Year in Review--Finished in 2019 4 Sweaters 2 Tees (So that's really 6 sweaters!!!!!) 4 hats 3 pair of socks Events Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you have plenty of time for weaving projects.  Fix it or Nix It--Starts November 1st and goes through January 1. Join the planning on the Ravelry group discussion board. St. Distaff Day 2020 is Saturday, January 4th at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington. It is put on by a Chapter of the Northwest Regional Spinners Association.  Stitches West is February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is a podcaster meetup hosted by Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks on Saturday the 22nd in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (connected to the Convention Center). 

Charmed Knits Podcast
Episode 29 - Patterns? we don't need no stinkin' patterns

Charmed Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 59:04


Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Zigzagular Socks by Susie White aka Prairie Girl Knits Master Knitter Improvised afterthought heel socks using sock yarn by Kristin Lehrer aka Voolenvine Weezie Portwenn by Becky Greene Vanilla socks with Hedgehog Fibres yarn Cait Mojito Socks test knit for LInda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys with Red Heart Super Saver Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne with Baby Bee Sweet Delight (Mentioned Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder) Plotting & Scheming Jenny Kiddo mittens Third penguin hat Third fox hat Kiddo hoodies (Mentioned Top This Hat, Caron One Pound, Pound of Love) Cait doll clothes Ta da!! Jenny BFL from the Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler - all done! Revenge of the Knits Jenny Lost a bobbin - oh wait i found it Fangtastic socks rtfm! Weezie Vanilla socks are evil Cait Ubuntu yarn miscalculation (Mentioned Cascade Heritage, Woolee Winder) Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Berenice by Julie Hoover Svenson (For Her) by Jared Flood Calming the Storm by Lisa Hannes Haskell by Gudrun Johnston Bretzel by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne professor meow-gona-cowl by tiny owl knits moon phase scarf by tiny owl knits (Mentioned BT Deep Fall 18, Ixchel by Catherine Clark) Jenny Storm Watch by Martha Wissing Hudson Valley Hat by Patty Lyons Kells by Lucy Hague A Cardigan for an Indian Summer by 1ou2mailles 1ou2mailles Fluff n Stuff Jenny Fall braid is coming with me this weekend! In the Deep End Creating colorwork charts for fun and profit! (Mentioned Knit Companion, Geek-a-long squares by Lattes and Llamas) Events/News Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11

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Charmed Knits Podcast
Episode 28 - Super Secret

Charmed Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 69:38


Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Zigzagular Socks by Susie White aka Prairie Girl Knits Master Knitter Favorite Socks by Kristin Lehrer aka Voolenvine (Mentioned Knitmore Girls) Weezie Portwenn by Becky Greene Albion by General Hogbuffer LCFC scarf Sipila by Caitlin Hunter (Mentioned Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer) Cait Mojito Socks test knit for LInda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys  Plotting & Scheming Jenny Super secret shawl maybe sipila Weezie Drew sweater - Brownstone by Jared Flood Cait Swatches for secret design thing Ta da!! Cait Dodson Socks test knit for Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Stjärna by Karolina Eckerdal with handspun scraps Jenny Finn and falkland from the Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler are both plyed! Chain ply, not skeined yet Weezie All the master knitter resubmits Revenge of the Knits Jenny Broken leather on my spinning wheel Momentary panic about master knitter Cait Replaced Dodson toes Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Indian Nights Blanket by Jenise Hope Sùilean by polo sylvie Charlotte's Web Mittens by Tanis Gray Cait Mermaid Unicorn Hippocampus by Crafty Intentions Pegasus by Crafty Intentions Indian Nights Blanket by Jenise Hope Persian Dreams by Jenise Hope Jenny Giddy as a Goat by Jo Price Origami Sweater Heuristic by conceptcreative.store Fluff n Stuff Jenny Started the BFL from the sampler Want to start my southern cross (Mentioned Spin the Bin) In the Deep End Swatching! When do you swatch? Swatching in the round Blocking swatches (Mentioned Madelinetosh Pashmina, Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu) Events/News Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11

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Charmed Knits Podcast
Episode 27 - Totally Trendsetters

Charmed Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 72:34


Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Zigzagular Socks by Susie White aka Prairie Girl Knits Master Knitter (Mentioned #fibermcgyver) Weezie Master Knitter Portwenn Socks Cait Dodson Socks test knit for Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys  Stjärna by Karolina Eckerdal with handspun scraps (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Plotting & Scheming Jenny Super secret shawl Weezie Drew sweater Working my way through Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman (Mentioned Barbara Walker) Cait More tiny stars Ta da!! Jenny Loch Hat by tincanknits with 2-ply from Ewethful Fiber Farm Revenge of the Knits Jenny Loch hat too big Oooh, Shiny! Weezie BELIEVE WOMEN by Jessica Spiegel Rustle (Adult) by Caitlin Shepherd Get Along Sock MKAL by Michelle Leanne Martin A Herd of DemoDogs Socks by Leona Chan The Dragon Shawl by Alex Mikkelborg Sexy Turkey Hat by Angela Catirina (Mentioned Sock Knitters Anonymous, Solid Socks, #woolsocksoftheday) Cait Emerson the Fox by Rachel Borello Carroll Happy Little Tree Blanket by Rachele Carmona Looked through all the back issues of Twist Collective (Mentioned Marnie MacLean) Jenny Treelight by Jennifer Steingass Black Sheep, White Sheep by Susan B. Anderson Lil' Pumpkin by Rosie Posie Baby Knits Bonehat by Gerrit Rijken (Tundra Toucan) and Noeska Smit Maple Leaf Knit Shawl by Natalia @ Elfmoda (Mentioned the Deathflake chart by Art Fiend, A Garden to Dye For by Chris McLaughlin, A Dyer's Garden by Rita Buchanan) Fluff n Stuff Weezie Found the EEW mini! Jenny Spun Finn and Falkland from the Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler Plyed mike and sully Plyed cormo Spin the Bin Cait I guess it’s spinzilla Plans for a handspun Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig In the Deep End Shopping online for yarn Some major retailers (Webs, Knit Picks, Jimmy Beans Wool, Eat Sleep Knit, also indie dyers & Etsy) Check Demon Trolls group Juried fiber festival vendor lists Ask your friends, check Ravelry reviews! (Mentioned Madelinetosh, Miss Babs, Leading Men Fiber Arts, Perfect Stitch Fiber Co.) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11

Charmed Knits Podcast
Episode 26 - Tertiary wool fumes

Charmed Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 79:00


Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Loch Hat by tincanknits with 2-ply from Ewethful Fiber Farm Vanilla socks Master Knitter Weezie Master Knitter Cait Dodson Socks test knit for Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Plotting & Scheming Cait Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther  African Flower animals by Heidi Bear (Mentioned amyflorence, Sherrill of #spin15aday) Ta da!! Jenny half of mike & sully braid Weezie Some Days are Diamonds sock test knit for Goldberry Knits - wollmeise raku regenbogen colorway Cait Test Knit hat for Yarn_Has_My_Heart Revenge of the Knits Jenny Loch hat ribbing Cait Dodson socks took an unscheduled walkabout Oooh, Shiny! Jenny Osroso Genser by Iselin Hafseld Fanciful Flower Sweater by Pelykh Natalie Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry The Throwback by Andrea Mowry Woodland Fox Baby by Kristen Cooper River Maiden Lace Shawl by Anna Victoria Lambs and Chickens and Bunnies, Oh My! by Ros Clarke Cait Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira Dr Who Double Knit Scarf by Karen Pritchard Positivity Mandala Hoop by Lucy of Attic24 Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Greene Imaginary Internet Points Jenny just need to get the hat done Cait I did quidditch round 1 Started my OWL My first Ravenclaw Blitz (Mentioned cat butt coasters) Fluff n Stuff Jenny Plying the other half of mike n sully Spin the Bin Cait Vuelta a Lana is over and I only spun 2 days, whoops In the Deep End Fiber festivals!! Favorite things Ones we’ve been to Bucket list! (Mentioned Brenda & Heather, Artichoke French Sweater, Skeincocaine, Stephen West, Zombie Knitpocalypse, SSK, Dana from Unwind, Lucy Neatby) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11

Charmed Knits Podcast
Episode 24 - Overly Literal Knitter

Charmed Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 60:41


Works in progress Jenny zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal Master Knittter swatch Weezie Pinwheel Blanket by Kelly van Niekerk Cait Midori test knit socks for Linda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Dodson Socks test knit by Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsh Plotting & Scheming Jenny Project bags and design Weezie Project bags Cait Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne Ta da!! Jenny master knitter prelim swatch (Mentioned Arenda Holladay) Cait Ecliptic by Hunter Hammersen in Knit Picks City Tweed DK The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsh x3 Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Revenge of the Knits Jenny Rowing out on swatch Saga of the loch hat by tincanknits with yarn from Ewethful Fiber Farm Weezie Circular needle cord broke Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Knit Picks Special Reserve Neon Capretta yarn (Mentioned Knitmore Girls, Synthrapol, Paradise Fibers, ChemKnits, Malabrigo, Madelinetosh)  Cait Jimmy Beans Wool Craftvent Calendar with pattern by Joji Locatelli (or Linda Dean for crocheters) Jenny halloween yarn (Rock and String, invader zim yarn?) Fluff n Stuff Weezie Spin15aday spooky spin! Jenny Finished the south african fine wool (Southern Cross Fibre), suuuuper full bobbins, now i need to ply all the thing More than halfway on mike and sully too (Mentioned Harry Potter Knit & Crochet House Cup) In the Deep End Steeking Knit Picks Podcast Tracery Vest by Kathleen Sperling Machine & crochet reinforcements Deathflake chart by Art Fiend Events/News Wool Gathering, Yellow Springs, OH September 15 & 16 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October 20 & 21 Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10&11

Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 143: Splashing Around the Prizes

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 64:36


For full show notes please check out my website.   Thank you for tuning in to Episode 143 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles     DK + Fingering Shawl Design Prototype   Yarn: 1 skein of DK (charcoal), 1 skein of fingering (plum) Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Top Down crescent shaped shawl. DK (gray) always in garter. Fingering weight plum colored yarn always in stockinette. Sometimes with lace border. Short rows are done in the fingering section 560 meters  Landscape Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 273.6 meters   Laura's Socks that Rock Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 299.7 meters    Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3 Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0mm Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway (purple, peach, cream, green) 495.9 meters   Christmas Stockings x2 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) Completed 2 stockings for my Mom's cousin who requested them for her grandchildren. finishing always takes longer than I remember it will. Meters: 458 and 444 meters      Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Needles: US 4 & 6 Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Lengthened the sweater and added short rows to the back. Project page by KnitWit50 on how to have a better transition between stockinette and ribbing using instructions from the Tech Knitter Blog Post. It really does look much cleaner and evens out the knit stitches that trail down into the ribbing       Large Granny Square Blanket Hook: C yarn 3x4 layout. Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn) 3603.9 meters     Stash Dash Total: 17,906.5 meters  in 37 projects.   Next time I record will be after 8/27 and Stash Dash will be over!     On the Needles     Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Paintbox Socks Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway Pattern: TBD Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Adding length by crocheting along the bottom with charcoal fingering weight yarn.     Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Only 4 rounds of color Bought Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn from Craftsy- SW Fingering in the Grey Heather colorway (6, 50 gram skeins) 76 hexagons done. Instructions on how to make half hexagons     Brainstorming Vacation knitting planning!   From the Armchair Enjoying watching Making it on NBC   Crafty Adventures Mom machine sewed sleeves on a store bought cardigan for me to lengthen. I cuffed them and sewed by hand to finish them up. Quick, poolside project!   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. August post is up July winner announced Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns   The Splash Pad Party KAL     Prize winners announced! Thanks again to all of our awesome sponsors for making this possible!     Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit Celestial Sews Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Just Run Knit Designs Knit Circus Yarns Knit Style Yarns Knits4comfort Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Love Bird Lane Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Prairie Bag Works A Simple Homestead Stitched by Jessalu Sunsoaked Yarns Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Yarnandewe YumiYarns Snack Shack Be Ewe Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts Daizie Knits Heddi Craft Designs Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knit-by-Bit Designs Knitty by Nature Shop Progress Keepers by Meliabella Mrs U Makes Remade by Hand V Yarn Windswept Designs     Pigskin Party Starts September 6th! Interested in sponsoring? As of this post, there are 10 Pro Shop Sponsor spots available. All sponsors must commit by 9/1 by filling out this form. I'll then email you with details. Need more information click here Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA Ask Me Anything   This time I answered a question from shateenamanda about resources for designers. I mentioned this book (which I haven't read yet). Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns by Kate Atherly. I also highly recommend paying a tech editor   On a Happy Note Our nephews Will and Oisin came for the weekend for their birthday sleepover and we had a blast. Pool Days! I had a sleep study done. Can't wait to find out more. Refocused on my healthy habits! Down 7 pounds since June thanks to healthy eating and prioritizing moving my body. Visited my niece Hattie to take her 6 month photos!   Quote of the Week If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present... gratefully.   -Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!      

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Episode 142: 10k yarn / 33mi kayaking

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 42:59


  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 142 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     Off the Needles     Hibernate Rainbow Blanket Pattern: Hibernate Blanket (free crochet pattern) by Yarnspirations Design Studio Hook: K (6.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (gray- 7 skeins- used 6 ) & Knitters Brewing Company  fingering (24-30g each of red, orange, yellow, green blue and purple). Simple two row repeat. 14 rows of color. 4 plain gray.  Total: 1224 meters   Camping Fry Pan Protector 3 fingering weight yarns held together. Mint rain self striping. Two mystery skeins in Stash H hook and I hook crocheted in a circle. Added a tie on each side to tie under pan. Can pack and not scratch the surface of the pan 46 grams. 168.4 meters  worked up in about a half hour.   Portland 2018 Socks Yarn: Lane Cervinia Forever (75% wool, 25% nylon) Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)     Current Stash Dash Total: 10,338.3   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here.   On the Needles   Large Granny Square Blanket Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn) Hook: C yarn Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project   Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Landscape Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan WIlliams I purchased most of my Paton's Kroy Yarn from Craftsy   Laura's Socks that Rock Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)     Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Knit this last year but am lengthening it with crochet + fingering weight yarn Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3 Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0mm Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway  Brainstorming I'd like to make some more crocheted circles for my Aunt' Camp to use between her pots. Reviewing my Stash Dash plans and schemes.  I want to make all of the blankets!!!   From the Armchair   Little Drops of Wonderful- video podcast on YouTube. Hosted by Ali in the UK. Knitter & Crocheter.   Crafternoon Treats video podcast on Youtube hosted by Kathryn in the UK. Mostly Crochet some knits too i think.   Must Love Yarn video podcast on YouTube hosted by Angela and Kelly who own an online shop & store in Shelburne, VT.   Wool Hands Needlesvideo podcast on YouTube hosted by Tayler Earl, dyer behind Fiber for the people. Beautiful video quality, talks about knitting in the news, fun KALs etc.   In My Travels   I shared a bit about a recent kayak camping trip on the Saco River. We stayed one night here and loved it- On the Saco Family Campground.   KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. August Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns   The Splash Pad Party KAL Runs June 1-July 31 Rules can be found here Logo Bags available from Designs of Acadia Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here! This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here. Will pull winners from chat threads and Summer Celebration in early August.   Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit Celestial Sews Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Just Run Knit Designs Knit Circus Yarns Knit Style Yarns Knits4comfort Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Love Bird Lane Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Prairie Bag Works A Simple Homestead Stitched by Jessalu Sunsoaked Yarns Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Yarnandewe YumiYarns Snack Shack Be Ewe Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts Daizie Knits Heddi Craft Designs Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knit-by-Bit Designs Knitty by Nature Shop Progress Keepers by Meliabella Mrs U Makes Remade by Hand V Yarn Windswept Designs   Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.     VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA   Life in Focus Update on no spend July       On a Happy Note Hitting up a local brewery. Untold Brewing.  Instagram live for the first time with Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls Podcast My nephew Will's 11th birthday party.  Work deadline is nearly here! Hiit classes start back up tomorrow.   Quote of the Week "Courage doesn't mean you never feel afraid. It simply means you choose NOT to let your fear control you and step forward anyway." -Allanah Hunt ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/142  If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came ov   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

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Episode 139: Dancing into Summer Fun

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 49:10


Thank you for tuning in to Episode 139 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/139   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: A Simple Homestead, Knits4Comfort & Celestial Sews    Off the Needles Bergere de France Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 - Imprim Beige Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern OMG Heel by Megan Williams 283 meters   Blue Stripey Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes: Coastal Stripes Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 273 meters   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 302 meters   Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern by: Daisy Farm Crafts (blog) Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted Yarn from Craftsy in Navy, White and Silver Grey Washed and dried the finished blanket in washing machine. It's so squishy soft! 926 meters   Imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) 296 meters Baby Blue Barley Hat Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted (Craftsy) Needles: US 6 & US 8 Pattern: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits 59 meters (1/3 of the skein)   Dan's Dress Socks Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Djinni in the Rocky Top Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Reknit toe after it developed a hole 368.7 meters   Holly Jolly Christmas Socks Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel 252 meters 3840 meters for Stash Dash as of this recording     On the Needles   Gray-dient Dragon Belly Shawl   Yarn: Woolbearer's Gradient Sets purchased at Vogue Knitting Live a couple years ago. 5 mini skeins, 700 yards fingering Put two sets together using 8 of the 10 mini skeins. (140 yards per mini x 8= 1120 yards) Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl (free crochet pattern) H hook   Poison Ivy Socks Yarn: Twisted Owl Fiber Studio in the Poison Ivy Colorway (red/green variegated) Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Brainstorming ML164 Flatter Me Vest by Maddy Cranley $6.95 Ravelry Download Thoughts? I have some Knit Picks Brava Bulky in stash to use up (7 skeins, 952 yards) I'm also considering holding that gray yarn with rainbow mini skeins in stash to do granny stripe or another chevron? Market Bag by Poppy and Bliss Free Crochet pattern Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom - free crochet pattern. I purchased 3 skeins of  Lion Brand Mandala- DK weight Acrylic color changing yarn for this (enough to make 3) Good Old Fashioned Bunting free crochet pattern by Matt Farci and Dennis Marquez From the Armchair Margaret from Teaching Your Brain to knit came over to the Episode 134 thread to say-- "Thanks for the shout out for the TYBTK podcast. Since we recorded that episode about colorwork I discovered Roxanne Richardson’s video podcast on multiple colorwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORTtv5Vl6zg It was so informative. If you’re getting good gauge, I wouldn’t change it."   Thanks for sharing, Margaret!!   Knitting in Passing   Man on the train one morning ask- how many things do you make in a year. First time I’ve gotten that one. Funny timing since I’m in productivity mode right now. Maybe that was all over my face. He and the women he was standing with seemed to know I was crocheting but it got her talking about a mutual friend whom she described as a rabid knitter. He didn’t seem to think those terms jived. But I assumed him there were many of us out there. In My Travels I had a fun night visiting a local brewery- Barrel House Z- with my knitting friends a couple weeks ago. I made a trip to the Pints & Purls (Thursday night event) at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA KAL News Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. June Post Check the show notes to see if you won in the month of May. Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Don't forget you can double dip with Splash Pad Party, Stash Dash or any other KAL you participate in as long as you meet criteria. Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns The Splash Pad Party KAL     Runs June 1-July 31 Rules can be found here Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here! This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here. Check out the Mark it Monday thread Pro Shop Sponsors AdoreKnit Celestial Sews Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Just Run Knit Designs Knit Circus Yarns Knit Style Yarns Knits4comfort Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Love Bird Lane Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Prairie Bag Works A Simple Homestead Stitched by Jessalu Sunsoaked Yarns Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Yarnandewe YumiYarns Snack Shack Be Ewe Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts Daizie Knits Heddi Craft Designs Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knit-by-Bit Designs Knitty by Nature Shop Progress Keepers by Meliabella Mrs U Makes Remade by Hand V Yarn Windswept Designs Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here. PAL KAL hosted by Michelle of the Actually Knitting Podcast I am sponsoring so if you knit one of my shawl patterns it will count. Stitching the High Notes 2nd Annual Summer Garment MAL Batter Up KAL Hosted by Kristi from In a Sknit Podcast   On a Happy Note Dan and I are taking ballroom dance lessons I've been freshening up our deck where we spend a lot of time in summer- I bought a new rug and a table at a yard sale. Birthday weekend fun included Riley and Millie's dance recitals, lunch with my family and drinks with friends at another friend's surprise party. My friend Claire gifted me some handspun from her sister who is a new spinner I took some photos of my niece Hattie is is now 4 months old Loveable boys- I share stories about my nephew Oisin and our friend's son, EJ! Quote of the Week "Every man makes his own summer. The season has no character of its own, unless one is a farmer with a professional concern for the weather. Circumstances have not allowed me to make a good summer for myself this year... My summer has been overcast by my own heaviness of spirit. I have not had any adventures, and adventures are what make a summer." -Robertson Davies, "Three Worlds, Three Summers," The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!