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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 280 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, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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: Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins     Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Started in May 2023. Finished on June 28, 2024 Total for Stash Dash: 262 meters   Baby James' Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Bobble Border instructions from this blog Finished size- 30.5 inches wide by 38.8 inches tall (not including the bobbles) Finished on July 2 Total for Stash Dash: 1,010 meters (833 meters Caron Cakes [2.25 skeins] - 178 meters Loops & Threads- less than 1 skein)   Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Finished on July 3 Total for Stash Dash: 259 meters   American Ewe Turn a Square Hat Yarn: American Ewe Worsted Tweed in the Terrace Mountain Colorway Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on Ravelry & Brooklyn Tweed website) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: 3 ply Merino/Rambouillet Shaniko Wool (89%) with 6% acrylic and 5% rayon flecks. The colorway is a natural with brownish tweedy bits. I purchased the yarn for $15 at Adventures in Knitting in Harwich, MA on the way to visit friends who were staying in Wellfleet. They had a cool display of "used needles" for $4 each. I bought bamboo US. Modifications: I use worsted weight yarn and knit the smallest size, omitting the increases after the ribbing. I knit 6 inches before the crown decreases. Total for Stash Dash: 99.8 meters (109.2 yards), 51 grams   Portland Socks Yarn: Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering in Colorway 3024 Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: self striping yarn- cornflower blue, dusty orange, yellowy green, peach, magenta and purple. I purchased the yarn at Knit Wit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine. You can purchase the same yarn online from them. I held a strand of navy blue nylon thread along with yarn for the heel flap and gusset to give more strength to the heel. I used the Lemonwood Mini Minder (also purchased at Knit Wit) and knit the vast majority of this pair of socks in 2 days walking around Portland, visiting breweries and hanging out with friends. You can see a video I made of this project on Instagram. Total for Stash Dash: 254.7 meters   Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Fiber: I purchased two 4oz braid of fiber from Into the Whirled in the Welcome to Litchfield colorway (1 braid Texel & 1 braid BFL Tussah Silk) along with 1 gray  (The Traveler on Cheviot base) braid to ply them together. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page I didn't fully spin the gray Traveler colorway braid. Finished Project- 3 braids of 3 ply yarn: 184g= 252.2 meters (275.9 yards) ~Aran weight Total for Stash Dash= 252.2 meters x 4= 1,008.8 meters   Book Holder Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Roving Stripes in Daisy & 1 other mystery colorway (lost the ball band), Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (mustard) & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Ravelry Project Page Hook: 9.0 mm (M/N) I took inspiration from this pattern on Ravelry. (Boho Book Nook crochet pattern- but I was using MUCH chunkier yarn and I didn't want to use the same textured stitches) I chained 21 sts and worked with 20 hdcs across each row- working in the third loop after the first row. I wasn't going to have enough of the Lion Brand Roving to make the whole thing, so I held the Wool of the Andes double for the part that would be covered. I worked a single crochet around the edges, and then sewed the front to back in just 1 spot on either side. I used a chain for the loop to tack it up on the wall. Total for Stash Dash: 128.1 meters   Declan's Adrift Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Adrift colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- short stripes (about 3 rounds each) with 3 shades of blue- navy, denim and cornflower plus orange and brown. Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters   Deschain Pattern Deschain by Leila Raven Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn. Rowan Creative Linen. Colorway 00624-   Gray. Worsted weight 50% Linen / Flax, 50% Cotton. 200 meters / 100 grams. Bought 4 skeins. Used a little more than 2 Size: Smallest (54 1/4 in bust) Calls for 16-22" positive ease. I should have around 19" Ravelry Project Page Originally finished July 10, 2021. I ripped out in 2024 because the back was far too short. I ripped out the sleeves (tossed) and unseamed the back and front. The instructions call for the back to be 12 inches but the front falls about 17 inches from collarbone to the bottom hem. I knit about 14 inches on the back and then worked a few sets of German Short Rows before the bottom hem instructions. I tried a few options for sleeves and then decided I"d just sew up the ends in a way to tuck/hem the ends under and I love that. In the end I made the body longer and the sleeves shorter Total for Stash Dash: 424.0 meters (463.7 yards), 212 grams   First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I started in October 2022. My November 2022 notes say- I'm losing mojo on this and I don't think it has to do w/ the pattern or my yarn. I like it... but its not getting finished before my trip to the UK so I will need to find other wooly accessories to bring with me. I picked up again July 2024 and it flew off the needles! Modifications: In Section 4, I skipped adding color 4 & 5 (1-3 only). Skipped Section 5. Finished size: 21 inches around. 15 inches tall. Total for Stash Dash: 406 meters   Vera's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 456.5 meters   8,353 meters for Stash Dash Over 4,500 meters added since the last episode!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) Notes: started in April 2022. I never talked about it on the podcast.  Inspired by an instagram post from Lion Brand. This WIP has been taking up a ton of space in my craft room ever since. When the pump in my dehumidifer went and we had to move some things to get at it, I decided I had to get this WIP done. 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 18 were done. 30 finished now   Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn- lemon yellow, sherbet orange and pink. I worked the first heel in a pink sparkle yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz because I have some spiral striping going on and didn't want to disrupt it. Progress: I've finished the heel on the first sock.   Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page: About the yarn: blues/tans that is almost striping at my gauge. The hat is a 1x1 rib that has a cool purl ridge detail. Progress: I've worked two repeats of the pattern   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Fiber: Cold Goat Farm Batt- I believe its Merino/Mohair but there are no details on the business card in my bag. I think I purchased it at Rhinebeck 2023. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming Connections socks! Have you heard about them? You take your Daily NY Times Game- Connections Results and put them into colorwork socks. Suzanne told me about them- and recently saw and loved Wendy's! Here's a link to Wendy's Connection Socks Ravelry Project Page.   From the Armchair Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. I'll Just Be Five More Minutes (and other tales from my ADHD brain) by Emily Farris. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Feed by M.T. Anderson. Bookshop Affiliate Link (not available). Amazon Affiliate Link. Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures I found a small hole in my Mabel Style cross body sling bag and decided to use embroidery floss for a better hold and to add a bit of visible mending color. I received great customer service when I reached out to them! I'm in the midst of a massive studio clean out. It started w/ issues with my dehumidifier and it's really spiraled from there. I'm excited to see how it all comes back together.   Knitting in Passing   Aila FaceTimed me from a friend's house after buying a crochet dinosaur kit at the dollar store. The next day after pool day and dinner we practiced chain and single crochet.   In My Travels Dan and I spent a long weekend in Portland, Maine to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. I was able to go up a night early to attend the knit night at Rising Tide Brewery. I loved meeting Heather from Rising Tide and Jenn & her husband Chuck from Knit Wit. Friday morning, I visited Knit Wit Yarn Shop's new location and then walked around. Dan, Dana and Sheri arrived and we met at Duck Fat for lunch before showing them around to some of our favorite breweries. Saturday we visited local shops and more breweries before going to see comedian Kathleen Madigan. Sunday, I did some shopping while Dan watched soccer then we enjoyed some drinks together and ended up back at Rising Tide where there was a 6p Burlesque show so Dan got us tickets. Really fun end to an awesome weekend.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). We're looking for Sponsors for this season. Interested or know someone who is? Sign up for my email newsletter and click the box saying you're potentially interested in sponsoring events and you'll get first dibs on spots. And/or email me for details!   Other current & upcoming events: Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here     Events Flock Fiber Festival- August 9-11 in Seattle, WA FIber Revival: August 10 in Newbury, MA Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Life in Focus   Tune in for a health Update on BostonJensMom   On a Happy Note Dan and I took vacation the first week of July. Monday after Portland we just chilled. Tuesday I took Mom for whole brain radiation, then to visit my grandmother (her mother) and out for lunch. Wednesday/Thursday we visited friends renting a house in Wellfleet (Cape Cod) and Thursday/Friday we visited friends in Falmouth. Friday morning we picked up Riley from Camp and brought her to our house before she and I headed to Hornstra to get ice cream for lunch (because that's what vacation is for!) and over to my parents to the pool for the day. Monday 7/8- I met up with my friend Megg to do a 5+ mile beach walk before she headed out to Ireland for the month. Wed 7/10  Mom and I stayed in Boston to save her the back & forth daily for treatment. We met her friend Jacky for lunch. I went back to work in the afternoon. After work, we cooled off in the hotel pool and then had dinner, played Uno and bar trivia at The Hill. We stunk but it was fun! Sunday July 14th pool day at my parents. Jenna, Dave, Gabriella and Zach came over. Within a few hours they were both jumping off the diving board! July 17-18th Mom and I stayed in Boston again after her Radiation treatment. We hit the pool and fared slightly better at trivia but it was hard to be out as long. Mom's energy was much lower, she was coughing more and couldn't speak above a whisper. July 21st we had a pool day at my parents. Jeff, Millie and Garret, Jenna, and the 2 kiddos, Kris, Will, Aila and Matt. We celebrated Will's 17th birthday. Mom's hair had started falling out and the blank spots at the back of her head looked like a butterfly! Mom told us to go find some Sharpies and color it in! It was a hard day for her and by extension us, but this added a bit of fun and whimsy to it! Millie even attached little plastic gems to parts of the butterfly. After the "temporary tattooing" we shaved off the rest of her hair to help w/ the shedding. July 23rd- Mom's last day of Whole Brain Radiation! Coming home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Dan. Getting 2 massages this month after missing my scheduled on in June for our Portland trip! I always feel like I need it but I've been going up on weights at the gym and my upper body was screaming!   Quote of the Week “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” -Emily Dickinson   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 268 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, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Domingo the Easter Goat Pattern: I used the basic idea from this crochet pattern available on Etsy. Hook: Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Clarity (blue- body), Mint (green- stripe on egg), Custard (yellow- egg) + pink and taupe mystery yarn Ravelry Project Page I made mine much smaller than called for in the Etsy pattern. chained around 10 stitches, worked in the round from there to make a base and then come up for body/head like a Squishmallow.   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Area 51 Fibres is Snack Shack Sponsor.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- I crocheted all 9 squares from the November kit (theme- Tomb of the Lost Queen). I still need to seam them up and add a border   Christmas in July Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Area 51 Fibres is Snack Shack Sponsor. Progress: 1st sock is finished.   Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sarah Jordan of Knit/Wit designs is a Snack Shack Sponsor.   Colourful Mini Dino Pattern: Colourful Mini Dino by Anika Kam (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in the Lady Slipper colorway + mystery worsted acrylic yarn of a similar shade of purple   Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Ravelry Project Page Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting. Progress: I'm about half way through the leg of the first sock.   Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page Progress: keeping up on one sock. The other has maybe 6 stripes. After day 12 ready to turn heel so I might get behind for a couple days depending. Woolens & Nosh is a Pro Shop Sponsor.   Vampires of Venice Spinning Fiber: Into the Whirled. 4oz Falkland in the Vampires of Venice colorway. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Split braid in half. First half has already been spun, washed and dried. Plan is to use the yarn to knit this Tweed Tie available on Ravelry.   Tailgate Party Mittens Pattern: Tailgate Party Hat & Mittens by Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Co Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn: Dancing Leaf Dyeworks. Bee Bop 100% SW Merino DK  (no colorway name) Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming   I have such a strong urge to cast on a Christmas afghan that has a quilt-like effect. Any suggestions for me?   Crochet Star Quilt by Sandra Paul (~$6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Sport weight yarn C2C Barn Quilt Blanket by Emily Marie Davies ($5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry or on this website) Granny Square Snowflake Blanket by Briana K Designs ($8 Crochet pattern available on Ravelry Winter Plaid Blanket  by Mallory Krall- (~4.66 crochet pattern on Ravelry)   From the Armchair Wool by Hugh Howey (The Silo Series- Book 1) Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures Sled Decorating with Mom. Check out our beautiful project.   Knitting in Passing In talking about vlogging at the gym, we also got talking about knitting and I learned that my friend Taylor wants to learn to knit. I was knitting at Nutcracker intermission and Hattie did a stitch before the lights went down. I was knitting at my niece's Funky Nutcracker performance which was so long. Megg's neighbors said I'd have a whole blanket done before it was over.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Quarter 3 Challenge: The Waymaker's Cowl brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Mandi's Makings. Runs December 1-31, 2023. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Updates from Commentator Mary Tune in to hear if you're the winner of the Quarter 2 challenge. November Participation Prize Winners be will announced in the next episode. Updates from Commentator Mary There's lots of talk about favorite warm beverages and baking in the December thread: If you are a tea lover, check out post 288, where multiverseknits shared some of their favorite places to buy tea.  If you are a sourdough baker, check out post 628 where lmecoll shared a recipe for sourdough chocolate chip cookies that she will not be making but has heard are quite good.  I also popped over to the end zone dance thread to see what people have finished lately. One project in particular caught my eye: Rubyrx recently finished a slip stitch party shawl in yarn from sheep she raised! She proceeded, spun, dyed and knit up the yarn into a gorgeous shawl! Amazing!! Check it out on Ravelry.   Events Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024   Contest, News & Notes 3rd installment of Mom's Health Update/catch up available on YouTube Vlogmas 2023 Playlist December Yarnable Video   On a Happy Note December 1 we celebrated Dan's birthday & Mom's 2nd anniversary of diagnosis. So grateful she's here! Mom, Riley, Trish, Merry and I went to a Sample Sale. Mom, Riley and I then did more shopping and a "bakery tour." I definitely recommend that Vlogmas episode. It's very silly. Attending live performances of: Aladdin Jr. , the Nutcracker, The Plot Thickens and the Funky Nutcracker. Running into my old boss at work Hattie's sleepover. She enjoyed crafting time, pancakes and a tractor ride with Uncle Dan. My cousin Colleen having a baby boy in June! Deer in the compost bins. Working on a puzzle advent with Dan.   Quote of the Week "Summer is for surrendering; winter is for wondering.”  — Debasish Mridha   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Ep 123 recorded  10/4/23  FOs 2 knitted knockers in Bamboo Pop from Universal yarns Ban Bigots Not Books hat.  Knit in 5 colors of CobaSi, a wool-ree sock yarn – indigo, neutral, red, orange and yellow WIPs 4th knitted knocker in bamboo pop Runaway Shorties by Sarah Jordan, aka Knit/Wit designs.   Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.   Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana Grossa Elastico in the Dark Green colorway.   Out and About – upcoming Fiber events in the NE USA (and there are lots this fall) Pigskin Party Ends after the Super Bowl in February. Fryeburg Fair, Oct 1-8, Fryeburg Maine Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool) Oct 21-22, Rhinebeck, NY Vogue Knitting Virtual Oct 27-29 Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6 & 7 at Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, MA Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Nov 11-12, West Friendship, MD Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Festival,  Nov 18-19, Leesburg PA Vogue Knitting Virtual, Dec 1-3 Vogue Knitting Live, Jan 24-28 2024 Maryland Sheep and Wool May 4-5, 2024 I've Got Sunshine Ice Skating lessons

Ep 122 recorded  9/20/23  I love modern medicine FOs Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  This is a flexible garment that can be worn as a sleeveless top or a poncho.  It's knit in two pieces then seemed.  I'm using 2 rainbow gradients from Scheepjes Whirl (1 for each piece).  I finished the first piece! Summer Dream (Songe d'ete) designed by Armelle Robert.  Knit in Linea Pura Unico by Lana Grossa in a peachy-orange shade. 1 knitted knocker WIPs 2nd knitted knocker in bamboo pop, doing a series of these in a variety of skin tones Runaway Shorties by Sarah Jordan, aka Knit/Wit designs.  I'm making these for Thing 1 in CoBaSi, a wool-free sock yarn made of cotton, bamboo, silk &Nylon and I'm using the Indigo colorway, a rich, deep blue Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  I started the 2nd piece Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana Grossa Elastico in the Dark Green colorway.   Out and About – upcoming Fiber events in the NE USA (and there are lots this fall) Pigskin Party Ends after the Super Bowl in February. Vermont Sheep and Wool Sept 30-Oct 1, Tunbridge, VT Fryeburg Fair, Oct 1-8, Fryeburg Maine Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool) Oct 21-22, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6 & 7 at Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, MA Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Nov 11-12, West Friendship, MD Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Festival,  Nov 18-19, Leesburg PA I've Got Sunshine I love modern medicine!!  Anaphylaxis is no fun.

In this fun episode Cousin Nancy has a blast interviewing her and Tony's dear friend Jean Weber and the laughter is non-stop as Jeans entertains CN, Joan and Tony with hilarious stories about friends and family and her beloved cat Tiger.

Hey Now Cabalists! Remember, our Fundraiser is live on Kickstarter right now and ends on Friday, June 25th at 5pm Eastern time. If you would like to support our content, please check it out on Kickstarter! Today the founder jump into discussion about Tony returning home to Pennsylvania for a visit and then we discuss some games we might play with him including Hadrian's Wall, Shiver Me Timbers, 7 Wonders, Knit Wit, Donning the Purple and Blood Rage. Then Steve and Jamie go wild with a feature review of Titans from Go On Board! Tony T is ready to throw every great news story in his news sport hopper at you while the rest of the gang chirps in the background. And finally, the gang discusses a recent opinion article on Polygon.com entitled "Is Kickstarter killing board game expansions?" Titans Overview 01:01:41, Titans Review 01:05:16, News with Tony T 01:30:55, Is Kickstarter Killing Board Game Expansions Reaction 02:19:02

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Can I have a Word. Talking about great word games. Also a review of Sorcerer from White Wizard Games and a bunch of games in our week in review including Big Trouble In Little China, Terra Mystica, Gorinto, Azul Summer Pavilion, Go Cuckoo, Lost Cities Rivals and Imhotep. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 75th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 22nd, 2020. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine P.M. Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small commission, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Suggestion Box--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comGames for under $50 Lords of Waterdeep, Terraforming Mars, Red 7, Shadowrun Beginner Box 5e Review, Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box, Best Licenced Games X-Wing, Imperial Assault, Dune, Great 5 Player Games: Dogs of War, Game of Thrones the Board Game, We would love an Apple Podcast Review, ---Ask The Bellhop--- Today’s question comes from founding patron of the show Brian Kurtz,Are there any good word-based games out there besides Scrabble? In your opinion, is this even a category? Does it include word-guessing games like Taboo or Charades, or word-defining games like Balderdash?Scrabble, Upwords, Boggle, Quiddler, Tapple, Word on the Street, Kerfuddle, Bananagrams, Pictomania, Knit Wit, Hardback, Train of Thought, Codenames, Letter Tycoon, Just One, Letter Jam, Werewords, Trapwords, ---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comEnd of Month AMA This year we will continue to have an AMA the last Wednesday of every month. Our next AMA will be January 29thUpcoming Giveaway We still haven’t received our copies of Medium to show up. We will be sure to let you know when this goes live.We Would Love Your Reviews It would be awesome if you took a moment to leave us a review wherever it is you get your podcasts!---The Game Room - Sorcerer from White Wizard Games--- A review of the dueling card game Sorcerer.Buy a copy of this game on Amazon and support The Bellhop: Written Review of Sorcerer on the Blog: Sorcerer Unboxing Video: Sorcerer Three Player Actual Play Video:---The Bellhop's Tabletop---A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.Big Trouble in Little China, Legacy of Lo Pan Expansion, Terra Mystica, Gorinto, Azul Summer Pavilion, Lost Cities Rivals, Go Cuckoo, Imhotep, ---VIP Guest Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347 YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Hindsight in 2020, looking at our past, and thinking about the future. We talk about gaming challenges, what we did and didn’t achieve of last years plans. Also a review of Chocolatiers, then in our week in review featuring some games we don’t normally talk including Splendor, Ticket to Ride and more. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 73rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 8th, 2020. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine P.M. Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small commission, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Suggestion Box--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comMust have gaming accessories: Silicone Baking Cups, Lazy Susan Kitchen Turntable, Kids games: My Little Scythe, First Orchard, Animal Upon Animal, Feuerdrachen, Two player date night games: Hanamikoji, 7 Wonders Duel, Arboretum, Roll for the Galaxy, EXIT the Game series, Under $50 game: Coimbra, ---Ask The Bellhop--- This week we’ve got a timely question from Nate Parker who asked this on twitter:Do you participate in any boardgaming-related New Year's resolutions (e.g. play 5x5 or 10x10, reduce pile of shame by X games this year, play certain games a certain number of times, no funding KS games, etc.)? Which ones & why, if so? If not, why not?Our Origins 2019 CoverageMost Played Games of 2019 Race for the Galaxy, Gloomhaven, Go Cuckoo, 7 Wonders, Eminent Domain, Tokaido, Gizmos, Best new to me games of 2019 Moe: Go Cuckoo, Tyrants of the Underdark, Imhotep Builder of Egypt, Vinhos Deluxe, War Chest, Sean: The Duke, DC Deck-Building Game, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, Biggest surprise of 2019 Ravensburgers licenced games including: Minecraft Builders & Biomes, Horrified, Jaws, Disney Villainous, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Con plans for 2019 Breakout Con, Origins Game Fair, Queen City Conquest, ---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comEnd of Month AMA This year we will continue to have an AMA the last Wednesday of every month. Our next AMA will be January 29thUpcoming Giveaway We are going to be working with Greater Than Games to give away a few copies of their hot new game Medium. Watch here for details. ---The Game Room - Chocolatiers---01:29:02 A review of Chocolatiers from Daily Magic GamesBuy a copy of this game on Amazon and support The Bellhop:Written Review of Chocolatiers on our Blog:---The Bellhop's Tabletop---A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.Carpe Diem, Imhotep Builder of Egypt, Imhotep A New Dynasty Expansion, Knit Wit, Icecool, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Defense Against the Dark Arts, ---VIP Guest Shout Out---02:01:06 Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347 YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

In episode 144, Kestrel welcomes Zinzi Edmundson, the editor + cofounder of Knit Wit Magazine, to the show. A website for fiber freaks, Knit Wit explores everything about fiber arts and their makers. “Just like cutting out fast fashion and knowing about your materials and the process behind where your clothing is coming from, that’s equally as important with buying your materials for crafting.” -Zinzi Edmundson, Founder of Knit Wit Throughout this chat, Zinzi shares more on Knit Wit's recent shift from print to digital, and how listening to her readers was an integral piece of this decision. Additionally, she shares more with us on which crafts are "all the rage" right now, and how even though there are trends in crafting, makers tend to not ditch the past trends when they find a new one - instead, they just add them to their fiber art arsenal.  The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat: Sashiko, Mend and Make New, article Kestrel wrote for Knit Wit about Jessica Marquez’s new book Make + Mend DMC embroidery thread Wool and the Gang x DMC Partnership What’s currently “trending” in the maker scene according to Zinzi? embroidery, needle tufting, rag rugs “That is very old vs new media - old media tells you what’s what and you’re like ok I guess you’re the authority - I will do that or I should like that - and then new media can kind of adapt and respond.”

Nadszedł czas by rozruszać szare komórki. Ale tym razem nie przy ciężkiej „euro-grze”, lecz przy czymś bardziej „imprezowym”. Przygotowując się do tej audycji sięgnęliśmy po Knit Wit i Ubongo. Już od jakiegoś czasu Magda zachwalała nam Ubongo. Do sięgnięcia po łamigłówkę, która na pierwszy rzut oka przypomina nieco Tetrisa, nie trzeba było nas długo namawiać. […] Artykuł Przystanek Planszówka – odcinek 72 – Knit Wit i Ubongo pochodzi z serwisu Przystanek Planszówka.

Nadszedł czas by rozruszać szare komórki. Ale tym razem nie przy ciężkiej „euro-grze”, lecz przy czymś bardziej „imprezowym”. Przygotowując się do tej audycji sięgnęliśmy po Knit Wit i Ubongo. Już od jakiegoś czasu Magda zachwalała nam Ubongo. Do sięgnięcia po łamigłówkę, która na pierwszy rzut oka przypomina nieco Tetrisa, nie trzeba było nas długo namawiać. […] Artykuł Przystanek Planszówka – odcinek 72 – Knit Wit i Ubongo pochodzi z serwisu Przystanek Planszówka.

Panel:  Ward Bell John Papa Joe Eames Charles Max Wood In the episode of Adventures in Angular the panel discusses Deploying Angular. Specifically, the panel talks about the complexities of the development server and CLI. Each panelist talks about their own paths on how they might deploy, the uses of guides, projects, tools or technologies and strategies they use to help the production. This is a great episode to grasp different approaches and tools to deploying Angular. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: •Is it easy Joe? Did you figure it out? Difficulties, Effort CLI is different in Production ng-doc. io Staging environments Deploying with Rails Using the web packer gem Fall back routes Web servers for deployment? Guides CLI as a crutch Reducing cost with Circle CI  Building a web server Schematics Docker File In person deploying…rather then someone else? Checking-In Code Ship, Git Lab Azure Comfortability to implement Investing time to learn how to do this! Building a docker image If you are not using VS Code, how long does it take? •and much more! Links:  Code Ship Git Lab Circle CI Azure Docker schwarty.com Picks: Charles •Stranger Things 2 Avengers: Infinity War  Joe •NG Conf. Knit Wit  Convergent Evolution  Ward Novel - The Shadow of the Wind  John Try other Technologies  

Panel:  Ward Bell John Papa Joe Eames Charles Max Wood In the episode of Adventures in Angular the panel discusses Deploying Angular. Specifically, the panel talks about the complexities of the development server and CLI. Each panelist talks about their own paths on how they might deploy, the uses of guides, projects, tools or technologies and strategies they use to help the production. This is a great episode to grasp different approaches and tools to deploying Angular. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: •Is it easy Joe? Did you figure it out? Difficulties, Effort CLI is different in Production ng-doc. io Staging environments Deploying with Rails Using the web packer gem Fall back routes Web servers for deployment? Guides CLI as a crutch Reducing cost with Circle CI  Building a web server Schematics Docker File In person deploying…rather then someone else? Checking-In Code Ship, Git Lab Azure Comfortability to implement Investing time to learn how to do this! Building a docker image If you are not using VS Code, how long does it take? •and much more! Links:  Code Ship Git Lab Circle CI Azure Docker schwarty.com Picks: Charles •Stranger Things 2 Avengers: Infinity War  Joe •NG Conf. Knit Wit  Convergent Evolution  Ward Novel - The Shadow of the Wind  John Try other Technologies  

Panel:  Ward Bell John Papa Joe Eames Charles Max Wood In the episode of Adventures in Angular the panel discusses Deploying Angular. Specifically, the panel talks about the complexities of the development server and CLI. Each panelist talks about their own paths on how they might deploy, the uses of guides, projects, tools or technologies and strategies they use to help the production. This is a great episode to grasp different approaches and tools to deploying Angular. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: •Is it easy Joe? Did you figure it out? Difficulties, Effort CLI is different in Production ng-doc. io Staging environments Deploying with Rails Using the web packer gem Fall back routes Web servers for deployment? Guides CLI as a crutch Reducing cost with Circle CI  Building a web server Schematics Docker File In person deploying…rather then someone else? Checking-In Code Ship, Git Lab Azure Comfortability to implement Investing time to learn how to do this! Building a docker image If you are not using VS Code, how long does it take? •and much more! Links:  Code Ship Git Lab Circle CI Azure Docker schwarty.com Picks: Charles •Stranger Things 2 Avengers: Infinity War  Joe •NG Conf. Knit Wit  Convergent Evolution  Ward Novel - The Shadow of the Wind  John Try other Technologies  

Episode 27 – Playing Catch Up Knitting and Running in 30 min or less Segments this week include: Fos, Wips, Stash, Out and About, On the Run and Patterns Be A Helper KAL - extended through January 6th so you can also participate in the Knitmore Girls Do Some Good KAL. FOs MIL hitchhiker shawl, pattern by Martina Behm, knit in Ito Yarn’s Kinu 100% silk Thing 2’s Christmas socks, 4 toddler vanilla socks knit in Plymouth Diversity in the Multi Blue Taube colorway which is self-striping white, taupe, aqua, navy and bright orange. Thing 1’s Christmas knee socks in Berroco Comfort Sock in Red Lillesand cowl by Monika Eckert for my aunt in some deep stash, Rozetti Yarns Soft Payette and Cascade Sateen Solids Blue baby socks for friend’s son, just a simple vanilla sock in some deep stash that I don’t remember the name of Husband’s super secret scarf in Pendenza by Plymouth Yarns.  At Thanksgiving, as I was audibly working mn my LAST Christmas gift,  he commented that I wasn’t making him anything for Christmas.   So when mom and I went shopping on Small Business Saturday I stopped into A Great Yarn in Chatham and bought this lovely gradient yard and knit him a Hitchhiker by Martina Behm, which I knit in secret and finished yesterday. Mom’s Christmas shawl – this is my new pattern, which hasn’t been released yet and I’ll talk more about it later, but I knit it in some Bernat worsted weight Handicrafter Holida yarn that I’ve had for a while, with the white on the lace edge and red for the body Wips My 1st non-vanilla socks! – Mahalo by Dana Gervais in CoBaSi by Hikoo My 2nd non-vanilla socks – Newlin by Sarak Jordan, aka Knit/Wit Designs – Berroco Comfort Sock and I’m working these on my brand new Size 2 Lykke needles to test them out. New shawl sample, hoping to release around Christmas, knitting it in Triyang, by Lee Meredith, in Araucania’s Yumbrel, a cotton thread/laceweight yarn in Pastels colorway, which is pastel peach, pink, blue and purple. Out and About Vogue Knitting in January!  It’s my birthday gift from my boys as it’s happening right around my birthday.  I’ll be there on the Friday so if you see me, say hello! Probably going to Stitches United in March in Hartford, CT.  Not planning on taking any classes at the moment, just enjoying the market and hanging out with people. Stash Rhinebeck: 9 skeins of bamboo dyed by Artisinal Yarns, 3 gold, 3 pink & gold blend, 3 pink with gold undertones.  Think I’m going to fade a Lush by Tin Can Knits and possibly make it in the round instead of a cardigan, since I’m always cold. 2600 yards of lace-weight bamboo dyed by Spinnaway Farms (so nice, btw) Pendenza by Plymouth Yarns, bought at A Great Yarn in Chatham, MA over the Thanksgiving holiday 1 mini-skein of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd sock in “ooak” colorway 2 skeins of Elsebeth Lavold’s Hempathy in Light Denim (looks more like a light purple) 1 skein of Firefly by Classic Elite in a warm pinky-beige colorway called Delos – destined to be embroidery on a Downton Abbey themed Garden Kimono sweater I knit years ago Fiber (!) – have not started spinning any of these 16 oz Green/Mocha/White Show Special by Little Barn -  a blend of 3 naturally occurring, undyed cottons, one which is tan, another greenish, and the third the traditional whitish. 2 oz Tussah Silk from Fiber Kingdom 1 oz Yak/silk blend from Liberty Ridge 1 oz camel/silk blend from Fiber Kingdom 2 oz Tencel from Fiber Kingdom 2oz Bamboo from Fiber Kingdom Patterns I bought 4 patterns during the Indie Design Gift-A-Long kal, including the 2 sock patterns I mentioned earlier, Newlin by Knit/Wit and Mahalo by Dana Gervais.  I also bought Peppermint Mocha by CC Almon of Java Purl Designs the Isis Talicoat by Kari-Helene Rane (Side note for clarity – this pattern was released in 2012 before the current jihadist movement and was named after the ancient Egyptian goddess) it looks like the old fashioned Victorian women’s tailcoat but without all the frilly nonsense.  It has a detailed edging but the body is stockinette and fits under the bust with a large decorative button, then the edges gently angle towards the hips.  I plan to wear this with knee high boots and leggings in the spring and fall as an indoor/outdoor coat. On The Run As I mentioned last week, I threw my back out again after Rhinebeck and finally went to the doctor, the result of which is I’m now in physical therapy, again.  It’s been about 4 weeks now and I am seeing definite progress.  I am already stronger and I’ve been cleared to start basic exercises, within reason. No running yet, but I’m walking a few days a week and learned today that I can swim, ride my bike or even row if I take it slow and easy to start.  So I am very excited to get back out there.  With the PT I’ve been concentrating on strength training since my last On The Run segment, for obvious reasons, and it is definitely paying off.  My shoulders and upper back are a lot stronger and I’m starting to work on the middle and lower back and transverse abdomis, which is your central core muscle, what lays under your 6-pack abs (or lack thereof, in my case) and it’s the muscle that actually holds you upright.  Having a stronger core is awesome and I know will help me a lot in running once I’m cleared to start that.  In the show notes I am linking to some articles on Transverse Abdominis workouts that could help you. So if you want to work your abs, focus on your transverse abdominus, NOT a 6-pack.  Crunches make your tummy look pretty but it won’t make you stronger.  Try exercises like planks, modified planks, side planks, wood chops, burpees, or dead bugs – and as always, please check with a medical professional if you have any pain, especially any recurring pain.  I am not a medical professional, I am only trying to arm you with knowledge.    

Episode 23 – 9/25/17 Knitting and running in 30 minutes or less Topics this week include FO, Wips, Out and About, On the Run FO Itty Bitty Kitty Preemie Hat test knit from Sarah Jordan, aka Knit Wit.  To fit 2-3lb baby hat worked in Berroco Comfort Sock Wips Emerald Deep by Romi Hill – finished charts B & C, started chart D.  Finished that Irish-style lace section I mentioned.  It was lots of fun but you have to place close attention because it’s knit lace on both sides – no rest rows.  Gift for my cousin’s wife for Christmas in Prism Delicato Layers in Kale colorway Another Itty Bitty Kitty preemie hat, the same test knit pattern in the Maldvies colorway of Berroco comfort sock Lillesand cowl by Monika Eckhert, working on this in some deep stash, Cascade Yarn’s Sateen in a burgundy-red color and Rozetti Yarns Soft Payette in white with a few sequins for sparkle here and there – got a few more rows done on this cowl for my aunt for Christmas Hitchiker by Martina Behm in Ito Yarn’s Kinu, 100% silk – still plugging away at this a few rows a week.  It’s my purse knitting Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima – literally just cast this on waiting for my toddler to fall asleep so I can record this show – visit their website at www.knittedknockers.org Knitting Talk Fit and Ease Ease - how much extra room (or lack thereof) do you want in your garment?  An inch or so of ease will be a fitted garment but the material will not stretch to fit you.  Negative ease, where the material is actually less around than your body, will give you a very fitted garment where the material itself is stretching to fit around your body – think a typical sock. 2-3 inches of you will give you a comfortable fit without feeling fitted. 4 inches or so and we’re getting more into loose-fitting cardigans and approaching boyfriend sweater territory.  Some of the huge boxy sweaters out there these days may have as much as 8 inches of ease to give you that boxy effect. Out and About Rhinebeck!  I’m headed to Rhinebeck for the day via the bus from Webs.  Gonna be a long day – I have a grad school reunion at the MFA in Boston the night before then I have to leave my house around 5-5:30am to drive to Webs. I cannot wait!  The artichoke line was waaaay too long by the time I found it so I hope to grab one of those earlier in the day.  I’ll be at the podcaster meetup, of course, and probably at the Ravelry meetup too.  I’m also hoping to locate the bag check this year – missed it last year, but I’ll have a big ‘ol day pack with me for the bus and car ride.  On the plus side, with a minimum of 4 hours on the bus I should get a bit of knitting done that day! On the Run After walking to school for 3 weeks today I started a Galloway-style run-walk-run on the way home and it felt good.  Rolled out my quads, IT bands and solias muscles, which have been cranky with the sudden mileage increase, but they felt OK too.  Will try again in a couple of days. Mileage Increases – keep it low, keep it slow As I mentioned last week, I broke one of the cardinal rules of running by suddenly drastically increasing my mileage by walking my son to kindergarten.  That’s an additional 3 miles or so per day for me.  Now, we mitigated this by not walking every single day – we’re averaging about 3 days a week and some days we only walk one way and not the other.   But this is a huge faux pas and something even us veteran runners forget. If you’re new to running, an important rule to remember is to keep your mileage increases small, no more than 10% increase per week.  This is super important because most injuries are directly linked to increasing intensity or duration of exercise too much too soon. Now, let’s unpack this statement – this does not mean you should increase your mileage by 10% every week – on the contrary if you look into the data, most folks should be increasing your mileage by a MAXIMUM of 5-10% every OTHER week.  You should also be incorporating rest weeks where you run less than your baseline, or average weekly miles.  The reason for all this is your body needs time to adjust to the changes your asking of it. Particularly when starting out, don’t plan on increasing mileage or speed any time soon.  Listen to your body.  Take more rest weeks if you need it, or put mile increases off till next week if your body is feeling off.  The whole point is to start running or increase running without injury and that means giving yourself time to adapt.  If you have existing injuries, then you REALLY need to take it slow.  Thinking of starting a couch-to-5k program?  You can plan on repeating the 1st week 3 times to give your chronic issues time to adapt slowly.  Or something I did when I did my marathon training I took the marathon training plan and slowed it down by adding more rest weeks because I knew my body and knew that I had to be careful of asking too much of it too soon. To sum up – take it slow and stay injury free.  

Join Hilary and Tom, the world's most trust board game reviewers and least trusted environmentalists as they light some coal and review A Feast for Odin, The Others, and Knit Wit.

The Nikki Rich Show talks with Kalifornia Kancer and Fox Empire's Music Producer

Episode 119: The Evolution Of A Pandemic Length: 1:06:22 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week Erin and Ryan ponder over the Spiel des Jahres nominee choices and then settle in to to talk all about the history of disease with Patient Zero - Matt Leacock, designer of Forbidden Island and the Pandemic game series. GUEST: Matt Leacock RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:27): T.I.M.E Stories by Asmodee Editions Onitama by Arcane Wonders World's Fair 1893 by Foxtrot Games Mice & Mystics by Plaid Hat Games QUICK TOPICS - (20:05): We didn't have time for a full preview, so instead we briefly chat about Trick of the Rails, now on Kickstarter. We've officially launched our Cardboard Republic Instagram account and monthly site newsletter!  We look over the three Spiel and Kennerspiel nominees for 2016 and give our thoughts. Tell us who you think will win! FEATURED TOPIC - (32:42): We've traced Pandemic to the source by isolating designer Matt Leacock. We know that his name is synonymous with one of the most successful game franchises to date, but to understand how we got here, we dive into the patient's history to see what it took to make it to this point. These include areas of discussion such as: How he got into the design process in the first place The inspiration behind the creation of Pandemic And what it was like to reinvent his own game His thoughts on the success of the Pandemic line overall The valuation of quality design Why he has a fondness for designing cooperative games What white boards has to do with his latest game, Knit Wit   PLUGS - (1:05:12): Did we mention the site's new Instagram already? Pretty sure we haven't. As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to either - or both if you really love us. You do really love us, right?   We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at podcast@cardboardrepublic.com. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.   Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

This week James and Jeff take a look at two recent family games, Greedy Greedy Goblins and Knit Wit. For show notes, comments or images for this podcast visit the show page for this episode: http://www.breakingdads.com/epic-gumdrop/eg-pod/ep-47-greedy-greedy-goblins-knit-wit

Get to know Zinzi Edmundson, the editor of Knit Wit Magazine, a print magazine that celebrates the dynamic world of contemporary fiber arts and craft. Rita & Zinzi talk about the process of starting a print magazine, the current crafting movement, and the feminism in the textile arts world.

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In this show, we talk about Thunderbirds, Pied Piper, Northern Pacific, Millenium Blades, Knit-Wit, Monstrous, and Pecunia non olet.  We have a pile of contributions, including both old and new!  We end the show talking about power creep, and how it affects games.

BPPPP Mombasa and Buonocore Hot Seat (click on the text to the left to listen) During this weeks episode: 1) The guys discuss RobbCon 2016, recounting their experiences and some of the games played, including The Dwarf King, Food Chain Magnate, and Knit Wit; 2) All the Pegs review Eggertspiel’s market manipulation game Mombasa; and 3) Put Stronghold Games […]

Six Top 10s + Pandemic: Legacy - game or expansion? SHOW NOTES: 2016 Games of Interest Geeklist: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/201740/rahdo-runs-through-2016-games-interest Boardgame Pricing Utility: http://www.spielboy.com/GeekPrices.php Pandemic Legacy: the expansion thread (warning: spoilers) https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1518368/legacy-4th-pandemic-expansion-spoilers-course London Walking Map http://content.tfl.gov.uk/walking-tube-map.pdf •••[00:00:42]New Games of Interest►►► Aeon's End, Retreat to Darkmoor, Fight for Olympus, Oracle of Delphi, Castles of Burgundy the Card Game, Grim Heroes, Brettspiel Easter Basket, Dale of Merchants 2, Bear Valley, Survival: Frogs of SE Australia, Agility, Knit Wit, Touria, Medici, Spirit Island, First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet, Pandemic Reign of Cthulhu, Dominion: Empires, Coal Barons The Big Card Game, Istanbul: Brief & Siegel, Heir to the Pharaoh •••[00:37:28] Q&A►►► The Nintendo Story?, Dixit a themeatic game? How successful was my videogame career? Ever going back to work? Jen jealous of virtual Jen? Would we miss Malta? Love for Gold West? Out of print games? How important is having local gamers to play with? Fave anime? Boardgame bubble? Boardgame conventions worth it? Different types of attackey games? Advice for teaching games? Where do we vote? How to use Boardgamegeek.com? Best of London? Revisiting older games? Fave podcasts? Boardgames too expensive? Best EU online boardgame retailer? •••[02:13:00] Top10 Recaps►►► Civilizations, Surprises, Best of 2016, Anticipated of 2016, Videogames, Expansions •••[02:50:49] Pandemic Legacy: The Expansion •••Help Rahdo run @ https://patreon.com/rahdo •••Send your questions to questions@rahdo.com