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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 154 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In My Travels Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Tune in at the end to hear some audio from my nieces and nephew- Riley, Garret + Millie. Off the Needles     Worsted Boxy Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Superwash in Solstice Heather Colorway Needles: US 7 & US 8 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Cast on for XS small size- 19 inches below arms. Used approximately 1100 yards I did a split hem modification. Details can be found in my project page.   On the Needles     Winter Storm Hat Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways Cast on Newborn size Rock You Like a Hurricane Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams Acrobat Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Acrobat color way   Amanda’s Birthday Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Yoshi & Lucy, Isabel Base in the Commissioner colorway Hattie’s Stripey Shrug Pattern: Confection Baby Shrug by Tonya Wagner (free knit pattern) Needles: US 8 (5 mm) for the body and US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Surfs Up Colorway (stripes in all blues and purples) Brainstorming I was initially brainstorming this toy: Marlene the Bunny Girl- crochet pattern by Joanna Klenmeyer available on Etsy But after talking with Millie it seems she'd rather an Elsa or Olaf doll instead.     From the Armchair   Race in the knitting community has been a huge topic of conversation on social media lately. In this segment I shared some thoughts about how I'm trying to expand my horizons to be a better informed, more sensitive person. I hope you know that you are ALL welcome here in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Community.   An interesting conversation to listen to is on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Podcast. In December they did a 2 part episode with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.  Check it out here: Part 1 & Part 2     Knitting In Passing     Check out this article about the popularity of podcasts- including knitting podcasts!       In My Travels   I shared some details from my recent trip to New York City. Some links to things I mentioned:   Visited Knitty City Saw the movie On the Basis of Sex. Highly recommend Visited the Museum of Sex . Loved the Leonor Fini exhibit Had fun at Flaming Saddles Saloon Met the lovely and talented Holly Box-Springs , admired her handmade wardrobe and am looking forward to checking out a brunch she hosts next time I visit.   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 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 (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Check out the January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019  January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.  Events The Seasonal Color Palette Natural Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr at the Boston Public Market- February 9th4 hours class $175 2nd Annual Boston Farm and Fiber Festival:February 10that Boston Public Market 10a-5p 17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25thin Freeport, ME Free Admission Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17  Contest, News & Notes   The Box o Balls Mini Skein Swap is going around after some postal delays. If you want to participate (even if you already signed up) come back to the thread to re-confirm. Thank you for all of your support for my first pattern release of the year- the Go with the Flo shawl! The Cast On Party was so much fun! check out #gowiththefloshawl on Instagram to see some fun versions that have been cast on. Thanks to everyone who responded to the call for Test knitters for my upcoming Tan House Brook hat! Testing is going well. If you're interested in test knitting for me in the future, feel free to PM me and I'll keep you posted.   On a Happy Note I went to see Mary Poppins Returns in theaters. It was delightful. We had my nieces and nephews for a sleepover. My 10 year old niece Riley cast on and began knitting on cowl and became quickly obsessed!  I was fortunate to have a Google hangout with Mary (kinoknits) and Sarah (imaginedlandscapes) about design advice. Free week at gym! I ended up joining with a 10 class per month option!   I bought tickets for Gretchen Rubin's book tour for her new Outer Order Inner Calm book. January purge feels good!!  Quote of the Week   Thinking and doing, doing and thinking--these are the sum of all wisdom. Both must move ever onward in life, to and fro, like breathing in and breathing out. Whoever makes it a rule to test action by thought, thought by action, cannot falter, and if he does, will soon find his way back to the right road.   —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe       -------------- 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!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 153 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Lilliput Yarn   Off the Needles I've been working on some design knitting- a worsted weight Tan House Brook hat! Can't wait to share more details soon. On the Needles Worsted Boxy Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Superwash in Solstice Heather  Colorway 26300 Dark blue with tints of black Needles: US 7 & US 8 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Raw Honey Mitts   Yarn: Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist Colorway 27-003 (charcoal gray) Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & 7 (4.5mm) Pattern: Raw Honey by Alicia Plummer $4.00 US (knit pattern)   Diego Pattern: Lalylala 4seasons Halloween by Lydia Tresselt- 3 pattern combo, Diego-sugar skull, Frank- Frankenstein monster (already made), Brian is a Zombie with brain exposed (haven't made) Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn Hook: B (2.25 mm) Cast on for Oisin before Christmas and completely forgot about it!    Dan's 1st Felici Socks Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8 Bit Colorway   Winter Storm Hat Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways From the Armchair 2018 Year in Review - Knit & Crochet Projects   84 FOs 23 pairs of socks 17 stuffed animals 10 shawls 6 hats ( 6 dishcloths 5 sweaters 4 blankets 3 Christmas Stockings 3 baby toys 2 pairs baby sandals 5 other   40 knit versus 44 crochet 19 things for me (same as 2017)     2018 Podcast/Knit Life in Review- Tune in to hear more 24 episodes Attended Vogue Knitting Live NYC & Rhinebeck Designed + published 2 new patterns: Jean Marie Shawl & Riley Rose Cowl Hosted 3 awesome KALs: Slay the Stash, Splash Pad & Pigskin Party Had a lot of fun with some other craft projects (detailed on the show) KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 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 (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Official Rules for 2019  Check out the January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019   January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. In this Episode: Check out Exclusive item thread!-  something you like? get it now. After Super bowl wont' be available for 6 months. Tune in to see if you won a December participation or Interception prize WIPs Interception- details can be found here. If you have any questions, please post in the Questions Thread.   Events Events in/around New England (or within driving distance) that you may want to check out. 10th Annual Slater Mill Knitting Weekend Fiber Art Marketplace- Pawtucket, RI- January 19 & 20, 10a-5p free admission Vogue Knitting Live New York, January 25-27, 2019 Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market January 27 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) The Seasonal Color Palette Natural Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr at the Boston Public Market- February 9th 4 hours class $175 2nd Annual Boston Farm and Fiber Festival: February 10th at Boston Public Market 10a-5p 17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25th in Freeport, ME Free Admission Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17 Contest, News & Notes News: Check out this Commuter Knitting in news  story from CNN   News: Please check out my first knitting pattern of 2019!   Go with the Flo   Would you like to test knit a worsted weight hat for me? PM me on Ravelry!       Life in Focus I talk more about my 2019 plans, 2 major goals, and the habits I'll be employing to help me get there. Other things I keep in mind: Your past is your teacher not your fortune teller (what can you learn from previous attempts, failures etc) What can/what do I need to cut out? We often need to prioritize our goal over other less important things. Get clear about that up front. Think ahead to what challenges you'll face and think about how to get around that. Make a list of my fears. Writing them down helps! Be ok with failure. Learn from it and move on. If I miss one day or one workout or one healthy meal, get right back on track at the next possible opportunity. "Growth is not in perfection, but in quickening your recovery time when you inevitably act contrary to your highest interests." – Neil Strauss How I Track Progress Weekly Evernote Note. List Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goals at the top. Then start a To-Do list for the week. The "to-do's" I add can be removed, moved to the next week or completed as I see fit. Plan each week on Sunday, look at the calendar and plot out my open time. Daily journaling of progress I'm making towards my two goals- paired with my existing habit of writing down my daily plan for water/food and movement.   On a Happy Note Had a lovely visit with my dear friend Laura over the New Year's Holiday weekend Watching: The Affair, Season 4. Escape at Dannemore. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Leah Remini; Scientology the Aftermath, Ray Donovan. The Mule (in theater) Purging and clean out after the holidays! New workout area I set up in the cellar! Tree still up! Quote of the Week Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. – Calvin Coolidge   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/153 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 over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: 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!        

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 152 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles   Crocheted Garland for Aila     Matt's 2018 Christmas Hat Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams On the Needles   Rock You Like a Hurricane Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams     Dan's 1st Felici Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8 Bit Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams     Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan   KFI Scrappy Socks   Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 ( 70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere goat)- DK Skacel Kenzie- worsted: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Alpaca, 10% Angora, 5% Silk Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Cast on 48 stitches.   Brainstorming Worsted Weight Boxy for my friend Laura Raw Honey by Alicia Plummer Baby Knits for Friends Honey Pie by Lisa Chemery Winter Storm Hat by Gabreille Vezina Worsted Entechat Bonnet by Lisa Chemery   Crafty Adventures Mom and I (mostly Mom) made a fascinator for a wedding I was attending.     KAL News Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (within 3 yards) . Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. Finish up that skein 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. December Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media December Sponsor: Sunsoaked Yarns Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019  January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn   Pigskin Party 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 Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Don't forget about the  December Interception: Craft a Team- sponsored byImagined Landscapes for Sponsoring. We also have the WIPs Interception running through 2/4.     Life in Focus Tune in to hear my review of my 18 in 2018 project I also talked about how I do my Year in Review:   Reviewed 2018 by theme: work, personal, podcast/design, finances, health + fitness What am I most proud of? What results did I get? New Skills or Knowledge? Things and People that brought me happiness Top 5 things I'm grateful for Habits + improvements I've incorporated   I will talk more about 2019 Planning in the next episode. On a Happy Note Met my friends for knitting, chatting and dinner!   Aila performed her first piano recital! Wedding fun with friends! We thought we should have been at table 9- 9 Ladies Dancing! Christmas Eve with my cousins! Christmas! My best friend gave me a jewelry hanger from Pottery barn    Quote of the Week Whence all this hurry to arrive at a state? Are you not already face-to-face with the eternal mystery? Take it easy for a while; just watch the snow falling or the kettle boiling, and not so much hurry. – Alan Watts           ------     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 newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 151 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes and photos.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Yumi Yarns & Knit Style Yarns     Off the Needles   Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner:Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit   Pig for Emelyn Hook D- 3.25 mm Yarn: Vanna's Choice Pattern:  Pig Miniatric Amigurumi by Miss Dolkapots (free)   Little Pig Pattern: Little Pig (free crochet pattern) by Mari-Liis Lille Hook D- 3.25 mm Yarn: Vanna's Choice (same as used for Eme's)   Flora the Fawn Pattern: Flora the Fawn by Joanna Kienmeyer (etsy Crochet pattern $5.34) Hook B- 2.25 mm Yarn: Cloudborn Highland DK   Dress and Headband for Giraffe Mommy  Hook: J Yarn: worsted held with fingering Pattern: in Ravelry notes   Crochet Thong for Yankee swap Goes with the TittensI made in 2015   Christmas Socks for Mom Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)  Dad’s Christmas Hat Pattern:Turn a Square Hat  Yarn: Leading Men Fiber Arts  Needles: US 5 & 7  Cast on 96. 6.5 inches before decrease for the crown On the Needles   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Crafty Adventures   I talked about mending Mom's fingerless mitts. Click here for the link to original project page. Clearly these have been well loved since 2012! Brainstorming Fingerless Mitts for mom (clearly she needs another pair) Another toy for Will Knit Picks Felici for socks for Dan From the Armchair Diane: Reading James Patterson's Women's Murder Club: 15th Affair     Jen: The Power of Momentsby Chip Heath and Dan Heath (Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact) audiobook from library  Headlong: Surviving Y2K Podcast   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (within 3 yards) . Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. Finish up that skein 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. December Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Tune in to see if you won! 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   Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019  January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn   Pigskin Party 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 Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.  In This Episode: Tune in to see if you won a prize for the November Interception or November participation. Reminder: December Interception: Craft a Team- is ON! We are also running the ever-favorite WIPs Interception If you have any questions, please post in the Questions Thread. Contest, News & Notes   Tune in to see if you won the Riley Rose Cowl Contest. Didn’t get your pattern yet? Sign up for my newsletter to get it for free or find it on Ravelry for only $4. Life in Focus Mom and I talked about reviewing 2018 and some ideas for focusing and shaping 2019 by getting better systems in place.   Mom mentioned Scavenger Life podcast on Youtube Some things I’ve been looking at: 10 Steps to Plan Your Best Year Yet Gretchen Rubin’s Essential 7 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever The Year Compass Download on reflecting on your year from The Quiet Brave   On a Happy Note Celebrating Dan’s Birthday Funky nutcracker - featuring my niece Emelyn I planned a surprise for my niece Aila for Giraffe Mommy's birthday but had to work. Dropped off gift for her instead. My friend Laura coming to visit after Christmas!! Quote of the Week When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.  -Marquis de la Grange (1639 - 1692) ------   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 newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 150 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 KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Tailored Knits that Fit, Infinite Twist & The Woolly Thistle.    Off the Needles   Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Riley's Christmas Doll 2018 Pattern: NickyBlade Doll (free crochet pattern) by Nicky Blade Hook: B 2.25 mm Yarn: leftover DK weight   Barbie’s Purple Dress Hook: B 2.25 mm Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn    Julian Edelman Doll Patterns: My First Babies Little Boy Blue Amigurumi Dress Up Doll Football Player Accessories + My First Babies Amigurumi Dolls pattern by Michelle Kovach (patterns each $1) Hook: US C (2.75mm) Yarn: DK/worsted from stash   Hulk Pattern- Hulk by Kati Galusz from Marvel Crochet Kit Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Fern color way + purple DK weight yarn from stash Hook: D (3.25 mm) On the Needles   Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams  Brainstorming Diego for my nephew Oisin Flora the Fawn for my niece Aila A hat for my Dad A stuffy for my niece Millie (maybe an elephant?) Something for my 10 month old niece Hattie   From the Armchair Bad Blood by John Carryrou Bear Brook podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio (true crime) Gladiator podcast from Wondery (Aaron Hernandez, football and concussion syndrome) Mayans MC  tv show   Crafty Adventures     Emelyn wanted to make gifts for her friends. Channel called Crafty on Snapchat. Series of episodes of instructional videos  Purchase pendant (these are similar to what we got) Cut up crayons with xacto knife into small pieces  Put pendants in oven on a tin foil lined cookie sheet for about 3-4 minutes on 275 F or until wax melts.  Let cooL Finish with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.  Let dry overnight    Aila painted ornaments and paintings for family! There are so many cool how to draw videos on YouTube      Knitting in Passing Meeting up with Ramona, Lisa, Jillian, Anne and Sarah in Somerville for dinner after work. Dinner with Lauren and Ryan at Lolita in Boston. Delicious wine and tacos tapas! Cold night. First snow. Warm friends and lots of laughs.    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. November 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 Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Rules and the 2019 will be posted in December   January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May - Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique- yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October - Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December -  Hypnotic Yarn     Pigskin Party 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 Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. December Interception Announced! Thank you to Imagined Landscapes for sponsoring this month. The Theme is Craft a Team! Check out the details in this post.   Events If you haven't already- check out the Indie Designer Gift-Along on Ravelry! I am participating this year as a designer. Join the KAL using one of my patterns (or any of those of the other 300+ designers) and enter to win prizes.    Contest, News & Notes Riley Rose Cowl Contest- Winner will be announced next time   Life in Focus I've been doing a daily yoga and meditation challenge this month and loving it!   Love this Date Energy Ball Recipe & drinking Natural Calm before bed   On a Happy Note Estate sale shopping and finding vintage dress for $2  Buying Christmas tree Michaels. I got the 7.5 foot pre-lit Quick Set Washington Pine Artificial Tree with Clear Lights by Ashland   Thanksgiving weekend fun!   Quote of the Week   “Ask yourself throughout the day, “what do I need to do in this moment to take care of myself?” If you can be aware of what legitimate needs and wants you’re not attending to, and then take actions to meet them on your own – or ask your partner for help if you can’t – that is the road to happiness.” – Neil Strauss   ------   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 newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 149 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website.   Bonus audio from the nieces and nephews at the end!    This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: JDStudios480, Rainy Day Fiber Company & Fibernymph Dye Works   Off the Needles   Friendly Sonya  Pattern: Friendly Sonya by AradiyaToys on Etsy $6.99 Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport in Cream, custard and Almond Hook: B 2.25mm    Pipo the Dog Pattern: Amigurumi Dog Pattern available on Etsy from Diminu $4.01 Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable in Chocolate and Soft Taupe. Cream (nose) in stash acrylic worsted/Aran weight yarn      On the Needles     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: none   Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   KFI Scrappy Socks   Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 ( 70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere goat)- DK Skacel Kenzie- worsted: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Alpaca, 10% Angora, 5% Silk Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams   Brainstorming   Patterns saw at Rhinebeck that I’ve favorited:   Junegrass Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge The Shift-by Andrea Mowry Tensile by Emily Green for Brooklyn Tweed. Brickyard Swoncho- by Erika Flory Aran weight swoncho (yarn bought at Rhinebeck)   From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of Tin Can Knits' latest ebook Strange Brew: $22 on Ravelry. Check out their colorwork tutorial series    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. November Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Tune in to see if you're the October Slay the Stash WINNER! 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 Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. In this episode: Tune in to hear If you won an October Participation Prize or an Interception Prize Details about the 10 Grand Prize Packs!     Contest, News & Notes I heard about this fun make-a-long from The Ross Farm: use at least 4 ounces of wool from one of the 22 sheep breeds on the Livestock Conservancy’s Priority List- and you can earn prizes.  Receive coupons and gift certificates after you finish projects using wool from 5, 10, and 15 different breeds. Details at  www.rarewool.org  We are continuing Slay the Stash in 2019! Want to sponsor- email or PM me on Ravelry? My latest pattern, the Riley Rose Cowl is available on Ravelry for $4 OR sign up for my email newsletter and get your copy free! Want to win an Indie Untangled Bag- check out my contest thread! Life in Focus  I've challenged myself to doing Yoga & Meditation every day in November and am thoroughly enjoying it! I moved the social media apps on my phone to the third page. I think it's helping my productivity.     On a Happy Note Halloween- Trick or Treating with Oisin and Hattie Going to see my niece Aila perform in Annie Woodchopping Weekend (fun party despite losing power) Going to see Assassins, the musical!   Quote of the Week If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.” – Confucius   ------   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!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 148 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes on my website.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: KnitCircus Yarns & Bags by Awesome Grannie      Off the Needles   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body     Winnie the Pooh Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit   Belle the Butterfly #2 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshop on Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn scraps from stash   Cuddle Bunny Mini Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarns Hook: C Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini by Emmy Faranda ($2.99 downloadable crochet pattern) Learned new invisible decrease technique. Check it out here. Working through front loop only. Works well.   On the Needles   Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit Piglet- made all pieces. Didn’t have eyes. Need to stuff and sew up     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Pattern: none Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Great conference knitting. Basically 2 15 inch leg warmers. One is ready for bind off. Second one is in the ribbing on second leg. Need to make 48 stitch shortie socks with 8 inch feet to go with. Two legs done. Pink sick cast on.   Christmas Socks Pattern: TBD Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   Asymmetrical Shawl  Yarn: Lavender Lune- full skein + a mini set Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: TBD- basic garter stitch asymmetrical triangular shawl.     In My Travels   Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck Recap with Mom!   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. October 2018 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 Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.     Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works  Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martini Knitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   Details Discussed on This Episode:   Frog it Interception Winners September Interception Winner Don't forget to finish up your October Interception Project. Thank you to Kino Knits for sponsoring! I announced the November Interception sponsored by Knitters Brewing Company Events Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA On a Happy Note My big work project going well Taking my nephew Oisin to Treat or Treat at my Nana’s Assisted Living Facility   Quote of the Week The cost of your good habits are in the present. The costs of your bad habits are in the future." James Clear from Atomic Habits   ------     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!  

    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 147 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Rainy Day Fiber Company& Fibernymph Dye Works   Off the Needles   Belle the Butterfly Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshopon Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover Worsted Weight yarn scraps from stash   On the Needles   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body   Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: from kit   Belle the Butterfly #2 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshopon Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover Worsted Weight yarn scraps from stash   Rhinebeck Socks  Yarn: Sock blank by AndreSue Knits US 1 (2.25mm) Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Pattern: none Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Mom’s Christmas Socks Pattern: TBD Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Well past heel of first sock. Christmas gift in the works Brainstorming Kimmy: Vest pattern by Josee Paquin. $6.50 US Coles River Kerchief : Crochet pattern by Toni Lipsey $7.50 US From the Armchair The Dream: podcast about MLM- multi-level marketing   Crafty Adventures Finished Week in the Life 2017 album. Unexpected free day. No apple picking. Photos of Hattie 8 months. Knitting in Passing Construction worker commenting that sweater knitting seemed a great way to pass the commute Helping Oisín get his knitting groove back on Thursday. Wearing my shawls and using #ravelry to get photo into Ravelry project page easily. In My Travels   Sarasota, Venice and Largo Florida A Good Yarn Sarasota Needlefish Yarns of Venice Restaurants- Seaweed. Columbia Restaurant. Surf Shack Kitchen Mote Aquarium.   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. October 2018 Post September 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 Pigskin Party 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 Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Details Discussed on This Episode: September Prize Winners announced Reminder- October Interception- Kino Knits Wild Side Interception   Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works  Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martiniKnitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs         Events   Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19 Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19 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 I joined the PnP tribe in September. In this episode I shared about how that coaching helped enable a healthy, fun trip to Florida!     On a Happy Note Local production of Urinetown (the musical) Celebrating my niece Hattie's Baptism TSA PreCheck interview before  our flight to FL. It was ready before we flew back. Cool fall weather. Walking. Taking baths. Leaves starting to turn. Honey crisp apple candle Trader Joe’s. Dad's retirement! Quote of the Week “I lied and said I was busy. I was busy but not in a way most people understand. I was busy taking deeper breaths. I was busy silencing irrational thoughts. I was busy calming a racing heart. I was busy telling myself I am okay. Sometimes this is my busy and I will not apologize for it.” -B. Oakman     ------   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 newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 146 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes including photos!   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, AdoreKnit & Queen City Yarn     Off the Needles Henry's Bunny Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   On the Needles   Desperately Seeking Shallow Shawl Pattern: Desperately Seeking Shallow SC Crescent by in G (free crochet pattern) Hook: 4.5 mm Yarn: Hampton Artistic Yarns HAY Snorgle (MCN) fingering in the Berry Milkshake color & Toil and Trouble Sonnet in the Wine Harvest Color.   2018 Winter Games Hat Pattern: 2018 Winter Games Hat (free knitting pattern) by Susan Rainey Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II in the NE Patriots Tailgate Party colorway held with gray fingering from stash. Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted in Red & Royal Blue Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- TBD   Porgs Pattern: Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion ($6.50 US) Hook: C Yarn: Vanna's Choice and Craftsy Sprightly Acrylic Worsted   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body Ripped out Journey Sweater  beautiful, cabled pull over. Started in January 201.   Brainstorming Planning out Christmas knitting & crocheting using a Google Spreadsheet. This year. I need to finish 2 projects per week. Think I can make it happen. 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. October Thread 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 Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martiniKnitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   This Episode:   JD Studios480  adorable exclusive football bag with embroidery. $33.99 large bag.  10% discount on your purchase. This special promo will be available from now till February 1, 2019. Use code “PIGSKINPARTY2018” at checkout. Knittyknatty- has designs featuring football theme- 40 yard dash socks Lolodidit- is sponsoring a Game Day KAL through her social media! Definitely check it out. Frog it interception 9/24-10/15- details provided in this link Wild Side Interception Sponsored by Kino Knits (October 2018) details provided in this link. Thank you Kino Knits   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 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19 Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19 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 After feeling stalled in my progress with Weight Watchers, I've decided to join a private online community called the PnP tribe after listening to the Losing 100 Pounds with Phit-n-Phat podcast and doing their free challenge in September. Then joined- private member community. Online coaching re: mindset behind losing weight. Work has been busy but it's been a great challenge. Good reminder of my strengths as a project manager. Commitment to myself on personal stuff is paying off at staying more on top of work and podcast stuff too! Ask Me Anything Posted on Instagram Stories asking for things you want to know. Tune in to hear what I said!     On a Happy Note A peek at some of the yarn I purchased from some of our Pigskin Party Sponsors   I am looving wearing and Sharing Fall shawls on Instagram check out  #fallshawlstyle to see more and post yourself wearing your shawls too so I can see. Had my nieces and nephew-Riley, Garret Millie- for a sleepover. Millie is still finding first grade very tiring. 2 naps on Saturday. Altitude trampoline park. Garret brought his 2 part rainbow socks & I lengthened toes. Instagram live on Sunday with girls and Mom.  Kids picked out things they wanted me to make for Christmas. Pancakes...SO MUCH FUN! Will's flag football game then to soccer. Helped Dan with wood. hucking trees out of the woods onto the driveway and into trailer Massage on Sunday! needed it. another round of hiit classes. Long walks to the reservoir on the weekends- my happy place. Planning to meet Meghan weekly help with Hattie's Christmas Stocking. Receiving texts with photos Hattie needing new sweater.   Quote of the Week "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go." ------   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!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 145 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included.    Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: The Woolly Thistle, Sunsoaked Yarns, Infinite Twist   Thanks to Mom for joining me! It's always so much fun!   Off the Needles   Rafa's Hat Pattern: Rafa's hat (free) by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Swan's Island Sterling Collection Worsted ( 85% Merino, 15% Alpaca) gray/blue color Needles: US 5 Size: Small   Tamarugo Hat Pattern: Tamarugo, free pattern by Anna Hintikka Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Worsted Weight Merino in the NFL Red/Blue colorway (gifted to me) Needles: US 6 (4.5 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Counts for our September Pigskin Party Interception sponsored by Rainy Day Fiber Co  On the Needles   Henry's Bunny Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) (called for US 3-- too loose) We got chatting about our fake, plastic bunny Henrietta who lived in the bushes outside our house growing up. This is where she lived, but I can't find a photo of her.   KFI Scrappy Socks   Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 (DK) & Skacel Kenzie (worsted) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Cast on 48 stitches I'm using the Cate's Clasp Weft join to change yarns   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Brainstorming Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion $6.50 crochet pattern for Oisin From the Armchair West Wing on Netflix & West Wing Weekly Podcast (Jen) Married at First Sight on Lifetime (Mom) Alex Cross books by James Patterson (Mom) In My Travels Mom and I shared a lot of stories and highlights from our trip to Nashville!   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. September Post August winner announced! Tune in! 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   Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Details Discussed on This Episode: Monday Night Scavenger Hunt September Interception: runs all month! It's not too late to hop in Pigskin Party Logo Tote Bag are available from Designs of Acadia (only $12!!)   Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The Martini Knitter Co. 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 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19 Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA On a Happy Note Millie going into first grade (Mom) making Ripie & Gramcracker videos on YouTube   ------   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!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 144 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. 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  Off the Needles   Paintbox Socks Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) 234 meters Tennessee Socks   Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Deep End colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 250 meters   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) 10.5 inch leg and foot- 334.4 meters   Parallel Bars Shawl Pattern: Parallel Bars by Annaboo's House (4 pound crochet pattern available on Etsy) Yarn: Quince & Co Tern (75% wool, 25% silk) fingering weight yarn in the Rose Quartz colorway Hook: 4.5 mm 606 meters Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn (4 rounds) + Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn in the Grey Heather colorway Hook: D 3.25 mm Made 76 hexagons done but didn't use them all. Instructions on how to make half hexagons & half hexagons with a point  1672.3 meters   2018 Stash Dash Projects: 21,004 meters total in 45 projects   Breakdown 22 Knit | 23 crochet 14 things I plan to keep, 20 gifts, 11 TBD 4 items over 1000 meters- 2 items over 900 meters each. Total for these large projects was almost 10k Comparison to previous years 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects     On the Needles   Dan's Rafa's Hat Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free) Yarn: Swan's Island Sterling Collection Worsted Weight in the Celestine Colorway 85% organic merino, 15% alpaca Needles: US 5 Size Small- 96 st cast on   Rainbow Frankenstein Socks Yarn: Scraps of fingering weight (mostly Patons Kroy) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 1x1 twisted rib for top. Brainstorming Henry's Bunny- free knit pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner that I saw at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. My niece Millie asked for another bunny for Christmas Toys for the nephews Pikachu (crochet), Winter Soldier (crochet) from Captain America, Rocket the Raccoon & Baby Groot   From the Armchair Watching Videos from Sarah on the Imagined Landscapes YouTube Channel Watched the first podcast episode from Cori's Irockits YouTube Channel Watching Season 4 of Better Call Saul Listening to Better Call Saul Insider Podcast   Knitting in Passing   I shared two quick stores from knitting in Nashville. In My Travels   I'll share some more details of our Knoxville, Bristol, Nashville trip next time, but I did love meeting Amanda and shopping at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. Thanks Meg for the recommendations for other things to see in Nashville. I purchased yarn from Teeny Button Studio- 2 skeins of BFL fingering + mini skein (partly because their sample for Andrea Mowry's Thaliah shawl was beautiful). I also got a beautiful project bag.     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. September 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     Pigskin Party 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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO 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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Details Discussed on This Episode: Reviewed the Rules Sponsors (to date)- check them out- stock up on goodies that will earn you more points Monday Night Scavenger Hunt is going to happen each week again this season! September Interception- details announce. Will posted in the group soon. Check out Coupon Codes generously posted by our sponsors- there are 12 already!   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 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show- Friday 10/19 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA   On a Happy Note I was gifted some "My Favorite Murder" podcast stuff from Dan Facetiming with my 6 year old niece Millie at work the other day Labor Day weekend ahead!   Quote of the Week “Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age, and it is the great task of youth to set the current of habit and to form the tastes which are most productive of happiness in life.”   -- William Edward Hartpole Lecky, The Map of Life     ------   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!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 130 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 KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Colorful Eclectic     Off the Needles   Sensory Crochet Ball Pattern: none Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton in Seabreeze & Hot Orange Hook: E (3.5 mm)   Teething Ring  Pattern: None Yarn: Cotton dish cloth yarn Hook: D   Baby Gym Toys I purchased supplies from Amazon- Wooden Beads by Darice - 25 mm and 20 mm & an 8 piece wooden animal teether set 25mm were good size to crochet around. 6 single crochet then increase on first round. knit straight, then decrease down to 6 on last round.   Baby To Be Hat Yarn: Online SuperSock Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) Pattern: Used the numbers from Barley Light by Tin Can Knits but omitted Garter Section   Baby Socks Pattern: Newborn Hat and Sock Set by Shelley Mackie Yarn: Online SuperSock Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Written for DPNs so I made notes about how to change for 2 needles On the Needles   Rainbow Frankenstein Socks Yarn: Scraps of fingering weight (mostly Patons Kroy) Started with Blue Raspberry from Laura's socks, then Spring Leaf Stripes from Dan's socks Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams I use Cate's Clasp Weft Join to join the yarn   Imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu color way Pattern: OMG Heel (most likely) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Past first heel. Patons Kroy charcoal gray in stash. Looks great. Forgot that I cast on 60 instead of my normal 56 so my heel had 2 extra stitches didn't realize until end. Will try them on but think it will be fine. Newborn Vertebrae Pattern: Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Dark Side Colorway (rainbow with charcoal gray stripes) Needles: US 2 + US 3 Brainstorming   Tin Can Knits has two relatively new DK color work sweater patterns that I'm really intrigued by:   Strange Brew & Dog Star     From the Armchair   Season 1 Dark (Netflix Original)- I recommend changing the settings to Closed Captioning instead of dubbing.   Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu & Mayday Podcast     Crafty Adventures   I repaired the sleeve on my friend's sweater and added pom poms to my suitcases.     Knitting in Passing Started rehearsals for Cabaret and found that some of my friends may be interested in learning to knit (or to knit again).   KAL News   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. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: Superbowl weekend is this weekend!! Don't forget you have until Monday February 5th to finish knitting, get your photos and update your End Zone Dance Post. I will close it first thing on Tuesday morning. If the thread is unlocked you can enter.   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. February Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media     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 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.   Ravellenics- knit along with the Winter Olympics on a project of your choosing (runs from February 9-25) Ravellenics Group- here you can find the rules + another handy link that's a good place to start. Team Sasquatch group Contest, News & Notes I am looking for test knitters for my Jean Marie shawl pattern (due by the end of February). PM me on Ravelry (Bostonian) if you're interested. Life in Focus Project 2018 is well underway. Set 18 goals for the year. Each week I set action items to get me closer to those goals. In this episode I reviewed some recent progress. How is 2018 going for you? Let's chat about it in the Ravelry Group!     On a Happy Note Cabaret Rehearsals started! I'm psyched to be dancing with my high school dance friends, to get my brain working in new ways, for brushing up on my tap skills and for fun costumes! Ice Skating with friends outside at Gillette Stadium (where the Patriots play) Baby shower for Megg- 9 years since last baby. Could use some new things. Watched Pats win AFC championship while she opened gifts. Will and Aila sleepover! Premier Protein- heard about at WW. I've only tried Chocolate so far but I like it.   Quote of the Week Breath is the bridge that connects life to consciousness, the bridge that units your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.   -Thich Nhat Hanh ------   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!        

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 129 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out show notes with photos on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knit Style Yarns, Knitted Wit, Inner Yarn Zen   Off the Needles   Zombie Christmas Socks Yarn:  Dyenamics Yarn Supersock Fingering in Zombie Colorway - gray base with darker gray (some blue tones) blips of red and green Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Sugar Plum Fairy Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel I referenced the Knitmore Girls Podcast (Episode 462) and their instructions for using Citric Acid to set dye in wool yarn.   Frankensock #7 Yarn: leftover bits of sock yarn joined using Cate's Clasp Weft Join Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Laura's New Year's Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy in the Blue Raspberry colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel   Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Needles: US 4 & 6 Check out my project page on Ravelry (linked above) for full project details and notes Main Color: Shaela Heather for Main color- light taupy beige. CC1: Fiberstory Core DK- Sweetly- Variegated- base looks like the Shaela heather but with pinks, plums and a bit of mustard in it CC2: Fiberstory Core DK- Sabrina (plum) CC3: Gale's Art Super Star DK in a mustard color (lost ball band) CC4 (added) Charcoal Heather- Cloudborne DK On the Needles   Teething Ring Pattern: None Yarn: Cotton dish cloth yarn Hook: D Cast on 8 with magic loop. Work in the round. Making a long tube and stuffing with poly fil as you go. Sew together at end. Made this one in a tan. Going to make a smaller, brighter color work to loop through it.   imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu color way Pattern: OMG Heel (most likely) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Rainbow Frankenstein   Yarn: Scraps (started with scraps of Paton's Blue Raspberry Colorway) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG heel   Pewter Socks Yarn: Olann Yarn the Pewter colorway  (purple/grays, tans, pewter- copper?) Pattern: Vanilla is the New Black Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   New Design for Handspun More details to come but I'm looking forward to getting back to knitting on this. From the Armchair   2017 year in review:   27 toys 24 pairs of socks 3 single socks (frankensocks) 14 hats 9 ornaments 6 stockings 4 shawls 3 outfits for dolls I've made previously 2 tops/sweaters 7 Other (iphone case, wash cloth, legwarmers and garland) Total: 99 2017 Percentages 51 crochet, 48 knitting- Almost 50/50! 19 for me / 80 gifts Tip: To find your details, go to your Ravelry Projects then click on Advanced. From there you can search like you search for patterns. I sorted by "Finished" and "Finished in 2017." In my Travels Vogue Knitting Live: NYC - Review     Friday: I took a great class on charts with Emily and Alexa of Tin Can Knits. I spent time with my friend Lauren of the Teaknits Podcast and took Pilates at my friend Laura's new studio- PilatiBod     Saturday: I got to meet Katie (one half of the Imagined Landscapes Podcast) in person for the first time. I bought a skein of yarn and cast on before my 2p Lace class with Brooke Nico which was really valuable!   Sunday: I eased into the day having breakfast with Mary (of the Kino Knits Podcast) and met up with my friend Mara. At 9am I had Shawl Shapes with Veera Valimaki     KAL News   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. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode:   December "Off Sides" Interception Winner Announced December Participation Prizes Announced   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. January 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 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.   Life in Focus 2018 Goals- 18 of them (well, not quite, at least not yet) inspired by Gretchen Rubin- Happier Podcast     Finish 2017 Project Life pages and order album Finish exporting photos out of iPhoto Create Collage Wall for Hall Publish a shawl pattern Paint and decorate guest room Publish GoodReader PDF Go on a Camping/Kayaking trip somewhere new Establish a better filing system at home Make 3 months worth of pages on my physical scrapbook Play with video and editing Finish- A week in the Life 2017 Album Build more muscle Try three new exercise classes Sleep better Get back in the habit of journaling Perform a Weekly Review (GTD) each week   Word of the Year: Flex Flex my muscles, stretch my muscles, be flexible in life, flex my design muscles. build them and flex Note: I first heard about picking a word of the year from Ali Edwards I am setting weekly goals and tracking in Evernote.   On a Happy Note Laura visit for New Years I joined another 4 week session of hiit (high intensity interval training) Beautiful snow! Really enjoying the success I’m seeing with my weekly planning. I know I”m only a few weeks in but it feels sustainable. Quote of the Week “If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” -- Leo Tolstoy, A Calendar of Wisdom       ------   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!      

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 128 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   Simple Star Ornaments I used fingering, worsted and bulky weight yarn with varying hook sizes. Soaked finished stars quickly in water. Squeeze out excess water.  Used T pins to pin into blocking board (covered in saran wrap to protect it. Dabbed on Mod Podge Stiffy with a foam brush and wiped into front and back.   Groot Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Hook: D 3.25 mm Pattern: Groot Amigurumi by Clare Heesh (free crochet)   Red Ninja II Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash- Red Hook: C: Pattern: none   You've Been Elf'ed Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Base (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon) You've been Elfed Colorway. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Encore Turn a Square Yarn: Plymouth Encore Tweed Colorway 0217- Black with tan flecks Needles: US 5 + US 7 Pattern: Turn a Square Hat (free) by Jared Flood Cast on 92- thicker yarn 6 1/2 inches before decreases but I think that was too short. My gut told me 7 inches but the only notes in my Rav Project pages said 6.. now I know.   On the Needles   Zombie Christmas Socks Yarn:  Dyenamics Yarn Supersock Fingering in Zombie Colorway - gray base with darker gray (some blue tones) blips of red and green Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Sugar Plum Fairy Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel   Frankensock #7 Yarn: leftover bits of sock yarn joined using Cate's Clasp Weft Join Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   New Design for Handspun     Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Needles: US 4 & 6 Brainstorming Fingering Yarn held double for socks. Christmas yarn leftovers with white or gray Siksak Hat Baby prop- if you have any favorites please let me know! From the Armchair Done Disappeared (parody) Podcast Broadchurch available on Netflix (season 3 available now) 2017 Year in Review: I talked about how I went about it. Here's a link to 50 Important Questions to Help you Reflect Crafty Adventures   Before Christmas I spent a crafty afternoon with my best friend Kris! My Christmas making was done so I focused on finishing and getting things unstuck. Finished sewing in the ribbon to cover the steeks on my cardigan Ripped out toe on a pair of socks that I made too short. I fixed granny square jacket my mom made decades ago so my niece can wear it... Did finish a few of those crochet stars because they were fun... And Kris got some sewing done while we chatted!   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  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 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 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. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes 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. 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 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: December Interception reminder: Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works 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. January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media  Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: click the link for full details about the mini skein swap I will be attending Vogue Knitting Live NYC: January 12-14, 2018 Life in Focus Happiness Project Gave my final thoughts on the December Project. Did a 2017 Happiness Project Review. I mentioned that I recently listened to an Episode of Slow Your Home where Cait Flanders was talking about her year long spending ban. Link above if you want to check that out. I am still planning my 2018 Goals--but if you want some recommended reading in the meantime.... Gretchen Rubin Strategies for establishing habits based on your tendency David Allen: The Big Secret About Goal Setting Mike Vardy: How to Review Your Year Ask Me Anything Citric Acid Discussion continued.... Yes, citric acid is safe to use in containers you eat from. Here's an article from Livestrong Color catchers- are another great idea. I use these sometimes too! Citric acid works to set color in wool but does not work for cellulose fibers (cotton, e.g.). On a Happy Note Funky Nutcracker- my oldest niece Emelyn was Nutcracker. and she did a great job!  We ended our Crafty Afternoon with a trip to Ann Taylor loft. Kris, Aila and I got a set of 3 bracelets with our initials for free! FUN! Enchanted Village: Aila and I squeeze in a visit and got to see Santa! Riley, Garret + Millie's Christmas Sleepover I auditioned for a local production of the musical Caberet and got in. Eeek! This is me knitting to calm my nerves before auditions Christmas! Star Wars!   Quote of the Week "I just want to highlight one perspective I’ve found very useful over the years: The value of goals is not in the future they describe, but the change in perception of reality they foster, in the present." -David Allen of Getting Things Done     Bonus audio from Riley, Garret and Millie at the end. Spoiler alert- it gets especially silly at the end. It may not make a lot of sense because I started recording part way through a conversation but the kids' laughter (especially Garret's) is especially infectious and I wanted to share!   ------   For website: 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!