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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 273 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 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 sponsor: Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Jenny's Blanket Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket  (Ravelry project page here). I learned about this edge technique on this website.   Millie's 2nd Squishmallow Pattern: None. I did base some of the basic shaping on this pattern on Etsy Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn in brown, tan, white & pink I worked bottom up with the brown, adding in a patch of white at the belly. I created the face out of tan/white and added safety eyes and sewed it on. I added 2 brown ears and a pink and white headband like this Squishmallow: Andres the Sheltie Dog (Amazon Affiliate Link)   Declan's 2nd Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Greener Pastures Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Green, black, gray, cream, mustard stripes + gray/green/white self patterning stripe. Thanks for all the tips for his care package! Definitely taking some of those into account.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   FearLESS Socks (DK) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: XS About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock) Progress: 1st sock is finished. I'm knitting on the foot of the second sock.   FearLESS Socks (Cozy Toes) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Size: M About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock) Progress: Finished the first sock and the cuff of the second. These socks will be gifted to my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence.   Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website) Hook: I (5.5) Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins) Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50” The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables.   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 finished the 3 round DC border to my December squares. My January squares done and seamed. I need to add the border to that.   From the Armchair   Reading The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Watching: Dan and I recently watched all 4 seasons of Jack Ryan on Prime. We also loved Jury Duty (also on Prime). I'm thoroughly enjoying Love is Blind Season 6 & chatting about it with my friend Laura.   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.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 Tune in to hear if you're a January Participation Winner and/or a Grand Prize Winner!   Contest, News & Notes Check out all of the details about our Fiber Community February FearLESS Living Fundraiser including the participating makers.   To make a personal donation, you can use this link  Please use the option to “Add a Public Comment” to let us know you're part of this Fiber Community Fundraiser.  I recommend including your Instagram/Ravelry user name so sponsors doing prize drawings and confirm/find you.   Life in Focus   I gave updates on a few of my 24 for 2024 items #4- Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) well on my way with 10 books in first 2 months of the year. #10- Publish at least one new pattern redid the math and proportions for a shawl I came up with last year. talked to an indie dyer about yarn support #16- go skiing   6 of 24 completely done!   On a Happy Note Valentine's Day software upgrade at work went well. I was awake at 2:30a so it was a long day and nothing festive really but it was a good day! We hosted Millie and Hattie for their birthday sleepovers. I took them to the Altitude trampoline park and Panera on Friday night. Saturday morning: Millie and I hiked while Hattie and Dan did a dump run and rode around in the tractor. We all did some crafts together before heading to the movies to see Migration. I tried a new OPI nail color and loved it. It's called "Pink in Bio" I've completed teaching 2 of 4 classes on the OMG Heel at my LYS and we've already got more than half of the class successfully turning heels. I enjoyed a movie night at my Mom's to watch Wonka. Dan and I did a 1000 piece Ford puzzle. I went skiing at Crotched Mountain. Tune in to hear a funny story about Megg's fall. We all had a fabulous time at my cousin Jenny's baby shower. She loved her crochet blanket. I had a lovely visit with my middle-school best friend Maribeth who is very sick. She was inpatient at the hospital where I work and I was able to go up and see her and catch up. I love the daily puzzles from the New York Times- especially Spelling Bee. On the 21st I got every possible word earning me Queen Bee status! My friend Trish gave me a souvenir from a trip she took to New Orleans; she went to a local yarn shop and bought yarn from Louisiana- which I'll definitely knit into socks for her. Cat Tails yarn dyed exclusively for the Quarter Stitch Colorway Christmas Bonfires   Quote of the Week It is hard, so terribly hard, to please yourself. Far from being the easy thing that it sounds like, it is almost the hardest thing in the world, because we are not always comfortable with that true self that lies deep within us. –Christopher Alexander   ------   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 267 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, The Little Wolf Knits & Suburban Stitcher   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Splash Socks Yarn: Biscotte Yarn Bis Sock in the Splash Colorway (blue self-striping yarn) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Made for David Markus as a thank you for donating to the FearLESS Living Fund in October of 2023. Finished in time for Laura to bring them back with her after her visit the weekend before Thanksgiving. Length of foot- 8.5 inches before toe Knit them in line at a Sample Sale Mom, Laura, Trish and I went to the Saturday morning of Laura's visit. People in line jumped in to photo bomb so that was fun.   2 Christmas Stockings   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! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Patrick's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Melissa's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Ravelry Project Page Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.     Wish Star Patterns: Sol Amigurumi by Vanessa Doncatto (free crochet pattern on Ravelry ) Wide Mustache by Crochet with Clare (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Crochet with Clare website) Heart Garland by Sarahndipidities (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Sarahndipidities website) Hooks: B (2.25 mm), C (2.75 mm) & D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist- Solids in Varsity Yellow (for the sun body) and Big Twist Twinkle in Yellow for the heart/face. Leftover red fingering yarn for the mustache. Ravelry Project Page Made on Black Friday afternoon   Brachiosaurus Pattern:  Dinosaur Jurassic World No Sew Crochet Pattern by Klein Maker on Etsy ($9.89 for 4 patterns) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Jade colorway (body) & Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Sky colorway Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Pattern wouldn't be ideal for beginners. Doesn't tell you when/where to put in Safety Eyes before closing things up. No other major issues, but just be thoughtful. I paid less than $4 for the 4 pack of dino patterns. Worth it.   Bobble pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Succulent Colorway Ravelry Project Page I used nearly all 97 meters in this skein with 6 repeats of the pattern.   On 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. Progress: Almost done with the first leg.   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- 1st two sets of squares are done. I've crocheted a few from the November kit.   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 Note- pair 199 of OMG Heel Socks!   DK Bella Fio Socks Yarn: BellaFio DK Sock (75% SW Merino/ 25% recycled nylon) in the Great Gray Owl colorway.  Goosey Fibers Goosey Hefty (100% SW Merino- Worsted Weight) in Buckbeack (cuffs, heels and toes) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page About this project: Great Gray Owl colorway is a beautiful blend of light blues with hints of green, some small bits of a yellowy green and some neutral cream/tan hues. Buckbeak is a beautiful taupe color that pairs beautifully and I love that both colorway names are based on birds. Perfect for our Q2 challenge! Thanks again to BellaFio for sponsoring this month and encouraging us to Embrace Nature! Pair 200 of OMG Heel for me!   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. Plan is to use the yarn to knit this Tweed Tie available on Ravelry.   Clown collar Pattern: improvsing on my own. Used this free Clown Ruff pattern from Slipped Stitch Hollow as a starting point Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle (Gray), Big Twist Value (Grape), Craft Smart Neon Value (neon yellow) & mystery worsted sparkle yarn in pink and white Ravelry Project Page I had a quick visit with Emelyn while they were home for Thanksgiving break. When I asked if there was anything on their Christmas wish list I should know about, they said they'd like a handmade clown collar! I love a good curveball!   Brainstorming Millie wants a goat squishy/toy that looks like her squishmellow I'd like to make toys for Hattie and Gabriella and another dinosaur for Zachary. Mom picked out a skein of yarn for mitts at Rhinebeck that I'd like to knit up before Christmas. I'd like to make 1 other pumpkin.   From the Armchair   Escaping Twin Flames Documentary on Netflix Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV   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.   Knitting in Passing I shared two recent stories about meeting other knitters/talking about knitting in the wild. I met a lovely woman named Joanne at her consignment shop. She was knitting when Mom was wandering around the store so of course she struck up a conversation. Turns out, Joanne also spins too! We had a lovely chat and Mom took a photo of us. I was recently waiting for my car to get it's oil changed when a kind.79 year old woman asked about my knitting and we ended up chatting for an hour. We talked about restoration of old Victorian in my home town where she owns a condo now.   Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! The 2023 Limited Edition Holiday prints are currently listed - hurry to order yours while they are still available!   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 In this episode: Finish up your Q2 Project by the end of November. Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. 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   Lots of players are talking about double-dipping in other make-alongs. A great thing about the PSP is that you can work on whatever you want so it is easy to have one project count for both PSP points and another MAL! Hikesandbikes is planning an epic shawl project (the Genesis Shawl- check out her Ravelry Project Page) for the Yarniacs podcast's self-indulgent make along. Find details in their Ravelry group. Many many players are planning to participate in PSP-sponsor Imagined Landscapes' snow matter what December mystery gnome knit along. There's lots of chatter on the boards about what colors folks plan to use.  There's also some talk of the Indie Gift Along which is hosted on Ravelry. Several PSP sponsors are participating so this one is particularly ripe for double-dipping! Some players are also planning on joining Andrea Mowry's instafriends KAL Also on the boards there is lots of chatter about holiday movies, including Emmet Otter's Jug Band. That is a new to me Jim Henson movie that I definitely plan to check out!     Events THANK YOU to everyone who donated handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Check out these beautiful photos. I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists:  Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist Advent Knitting. Check out this Ravelry Bundle put together by Knitty Natty if you need ideas for an Advent project. Thanks for including my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl- Ravelry | LoveCrafts. Don't forget you can use coupon code 10 years for 25% off any of my patterns on Ravelry. Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024 (not sure if I'll be there yet. More to come)   Contest, News & Notes What's going on on the YouTube Channel? Health Update videos with Mom (Diane Lassonde). Check out Part 1 and Part 2. November Let the Mystery Unravel Video   On a Happy Note My friend Laura visited from NYC the weekend before Thanksgiving! We did some consignment shopping & went out to eat with Mom on Friday. Saturday we went to a Sample sale then a couple craft fairs with Mom & Trish. We had a wuick visit to Megg and got to see my nephew Oisin. We survived a big regulatory visit at the hospital I work at. Thanksgiving highlights- Coloring with Gabriella, reading and making snowflakes with my cousins' kids. Black Friday shopping. No lines Decorating with Mom and Dad. Oisín signing Christmas carols. Decorating our tree with Liz. Dan is finished a huge work project. Crazy hours over holiday but it all went well. I'll do an update on my 23 for 2023 list in the next episode but I'm feeling really good about it. If you do these kinds of lists, I'd love to crowdsource ideas in the Ravelry Group!   Quote of the Week   For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock. –James Baldwin      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.  

Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived At Your Destination Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs LolaBean Yarn Co. in Salt Water Taffy, Jam on It, and Strawberry Milk Note – while I was checking links for the show notes, I noticed that Olga does not have all of her patterns listed on her Etsy shop. The rest are via Ravelry. Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague Legacy Fiber Artz in Hocus Pocus AdoreKnit progress keeper Drive I talk about the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party make-along Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers Halloween socks OMG Heel by Megan Williams Woolens and Nosh – Dear Great Pumpkin Twin Mountain Handcrafts stitch markers In my excitement to podcast, I totally forgot to mention the scrappy mittens I am making for the girls. I finished the first one for Aurora out of various DK leftovers from sweaters I've knitted for the girls over the years. Zelda's will be knit out of DK minis from the Passion Knits Yarn Care Bear box. I am using The World's Simplest Mittens pattern from Tin Can Knits Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago. We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever. Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Your hosts: Amy aka JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan aka JustRunKnit on Ravelry This week we are sharing recent WIPs. Grab your crafting and join us! Grab your crafting and join us!2022 Self-striping Craft-alongTrough KAL through FebAmy WIPsTrough projectsSocks Diamonds in the light  OMG HeelColorwork sweaterStriping mittensMegan WIPsMarled mittens with leftovers from Holographic socksNeedle adjacent - more stripes from 716knit, Rockefeller CenterMentioned: All Wound Up Sock Class  Yarnover Sock ClassUpcoming ZKN events and Sign-up info Join Discord

Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording.   Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue) Black Mountain Yarn Shop Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)   Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - The Elves Were in the Egg Nog Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel - kid sized Another Crafty Girl - Twinkle Sock - The Glitch King of the Forest (Totoro) by Robin Zillman Jacobson Started this one in January 2015 Holding Cascade 220 double - sapphire Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs   Road Trips Enjoying Virtual Events recently: Espace Tricot Knit Night - Friday, April 9 for Knit City Canada Gaye Glasspie - GGMadeIt Julie Asselin The Grocery Girls Aimée from La Bien Aimée Vogue Virtual Knitting Live Let's Talk Socks - Friday April 16 Denise DeSantis - EarthtonesGirl Terra Mitchell - Mitchell's Creations Lara Neel - Sock Architecture Marceline Smith - Heybrownberry Stephanie Lu Sinclair - Edible.Thoughts.Makes (IG and YouTube) Friday's with Felicia - Friday April 16 Felicia Eve from String Thing Studio Brooklyn General Argyle Yarn Shop Woolyn Keynote with Stephen West - Saturday, April 17 Note I want to knit ALL THE WESTKNITS designs I mention the Painting Honeycombs collection After Hours with Kristy Glass - Saturday, April 17 -  LYS Day Yanwen (Yan) Qian from Forever Yarn Doylestown Lisa from A Knit Sheep Aimée from La Bien Aimee Lizzie from The Mermaids Purl As I was putting together the show notes after recording, I received the email from VKL that the May event schedule has been set, which you can find here. Registration starts tomorrow, April 21st - perfect timing!   Your Mileage May Vary I continue my discussion from last episode about finding ways to bring knitting back into my every day routines   Backseat Drivers The twins are not joining us on the podcast today, but they say "hello!"   Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com   e2j8QB7XcHQvThtOgveC

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 201 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/201  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gnome for Kris Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in several shades of pinks and gray Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: none, I created this as I went. Let me know if you like it and I may write up the pattern. Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C: 2.75 mm Yarn:  Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal). Ravelry Project Page I finished the lion (left photo) and wasn’t completely happy so I moved the right eye and added more mane yarn to frame the face a little more closely (right photo). Ravelry user deafelis posted to say “ Jen, it sounds like you need a latch hook (Michaels link) for the lion mane! You basically described latch hook rug making, and that special hook makes things so much easier.” Thanks for the tip! Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres in the Christmas with the Gilmores Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Used 74g of yarn total, but used Patons for contrast heels. Excited to have leftovers. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spent most of the past 2 weeks knitting up the sample for a new shawl design and a secret project for Mom’s birthday which I am not sharing details on just yet… Ursa Ravelry Project Page. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ursa Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm) Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway (yarn provided to me free of charge for my review) Size 3 (42 inch bust)   Thanks to Ravelry user mjgnatt– MJ- who said “I believe the yarn for your Ursa pull over is Mauch Chunky. I live in Northeastern PA and there is a town called Jim Thorpe in Carbon County. The town used to be called Mauch Chunk which means Bear Place in the native Munsee-Lenape Native American language. The pronunciation of Mauch is “mock”. Just thought you might want to know how appropriate your yarn is for your Ursa pullover as Ursa Major is a constellation also known as the Great Bear.” Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in various colors Hook: 12 mm Ravelry Project Page Direct Link to Pattern on Designer’s website Cast on corner in charcoal gray. 7 rows. a little over 50g of yarn 4 rows for each strip (48g of yarn per stripe). Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes Ravelry Project Page Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Link Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair Hoopla App: I recommend checking this out to see if your library participates. I love that you don’t have to wait for items to become available! I’m working on reading more in 2021. So far I’ve read: A Promised Land by Barack Obama (loved it) Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine (liked it, and it’s short but I’m already practicing many of the things Amy suggests) The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President–and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch The book begins with the Caning of Senator Charles Sumner from MA by SC Senator Brooks. You can read a bit about it on Wikipedia. I was so excited to hear that Ken Follett has come out with a Pillars of the Earth prequel called The Evening & The Morning. Crafty Adventures I repainted a board that holds three Mason jars. I painted a small 3×3 canvas with a rainbow and added letter stickers to remind me of my Word of the Year- Delight. I helped Mom cut foam for Boxed Cushion Cover. This is the tutorial she prefers & then she showed me how to do a bling hem on pants Here is a helpful tutorial on doing a blind hem. Check it out on my January 22-24th Weekend Vlog.Riley also shared how to use felt, gems, ribbon and a glue gun to make Barbie purses. Adorable! Photography with Emelyn- in the woods, near the icy stream… it started snowing. and we took photos of my handmade gnomes! So fun. When we came inside, we taught ourselves some embroidery using this tutorial: Embroidery for beginners | TOP 10 stitches video by Craftsy available on YouTube KAL News Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread  on Ravelry or on my website.  Important Links: Pigskin Party Rules: ’20-21 Season– see what’s new and exciting this year.  Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster! Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit! Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know. 2020 Pigskin Party KAL (Responses) Pigskin Party ‘20 Sponsors Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Prize Thread Questions Thread End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details) Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page on my website. Pigskin Movie night hosted by VTKimmyKim:  Enola Holmes on February 6th at 8pm EST. Check out the Pop-up Events tab for details as it gets closer. Thank you to Mara Smith for hosting a Pigskin Party Stretching session on January 24th! So great to see your smiling faces. I felt so great afterwards- and spent the rest of that day chasing a 3 year old, so it was good to be limber! Check out Mara’s Instagram Account for her PrecisionATPerformance business or her website. She offers Zoom stretching classes that you may enjoy Flexibility: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Stretches for Stitchers: Fridays at 6:30pm. She is running a sale on February classes but you have to sign up by 1/31. So get over there now if you’re interested. Events February 11-14, 2021- Virtual Vogue Knitting Live & again March 18-21. Check their website for more details about upcoming events. Contest, News & Notes I’m excited to share the release of my Abington Mitt pattern. The Abington Mitts were designed to match my Abington Hat. They use similar repeats of twisted stitches and cables as the focal point for the top of the hand.The mitts are worked from the wrist up and are customizable.   3 Sizes: Small (Medium, Large): Finished palm circumference: 6 (7, 8) in / 15.25 (17.75, 20.25) cm Intended to fit with a little bit of negative ease. Select the size that is closest to your hand circumference as measured just below the knuckles and above the thumb gusset. If you are between sizes, I’d recommend going down to a smaller size. Yarn: DK weight:  Yarn used in samples: 66 (70, 80) grams. 162 (172, 196) yards / 148 (157, 179) meters* If you plan to make your mitts longer in the wrist and or/hand, you will need more yarn. Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm & US 6 / 4.0 mm, 32 in / 80 cm circulars for magic loop, or your preferred needles for knitting in the round. This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.Instructions are both written and charted. Find the Abington Mitts Pattern for $5 on Ravelry & coming soon to LoveCrafts. Newsletter subscribers, check your email for the best possible deal. The pattern will have an intro code for everyone else making the pattern just $4. Life in Focus Want to see more about how I’m tracking my 2021 goals using the Evernote app? Check out this video Mom and I recorded for my YouTube Channel Tune in to hear how I’m doing so far with my goals and my 21 for 2021 list. Ask Me Anything Knitgirlwagner asked. What’s the best way to teach yourself to spin?  Not sure if your goal is to 100% teach yourself, if that’s the case, I do have some tips, but if you’re interested/able to get the assistance of someone else, I recommend that. It made a huge difference for me. Crafty Classes: Foundations of Spinning with Amy King Ply to Knit: Spin the Yarn You Really Want with Jillian Moreno Also check out the Sheepspot Podcast Mfcknits- do you have a favorite sock heel method?  OMG Heel by Megan Williams: Ravelry Link Non-Eucilidian Heel by Sarah Jordan: Ravelry Link Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson: Ravelry Link On a Happy Note Splashing in the mud puddles on a recent hike with Hattie. Hattie talking about coming home with me. Wanting to sleep over “when she’s little” after I insisted she can sleep over when she gets “a little bigger.” Weekly check ins with Mom about our goals. Crafty time with Eme and Hattie. The joyous, safe Inauguration of our 46th President and first female, Asian American/African American VP. Missed watching it live, but used phone unboxing batteries at work. Had to keep myself from crying because had a feeling if I did, someone would inevitably walk in at that moment.  Amanda Gorman, 1st ever youth poet laureate, shared a poem. Read the transcript. Really recommend you watch it.  Bridgerton on Netflix with Dan. Snow!  Quote of the Week “You can do so much in ten minutes’ time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10-minute units and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity.” – Ingvar Kamprad Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 96  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles Brainstorming Knitting in Passing In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Off the Needles   Perfect Beach Shawl Yarn: Knits4Comfort Merino/Silk in the Beach Shade Colorway (438 yards of fingering)- used 80 grams Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington- used 42 grams in a medium gray Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: a new, original design that will be called the Emelyn Mae shawl after my niece who goes to knitting festivals with me and helped me pick out this skein of yarn from Knits4Comfort   Dunks Socks  Yarn: Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere Colorway- 602 Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams   RI Socks Yarn: Koigu KPPPM in Color 6156 & Louet Gems Gingering Weight (burnt orange) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Sock Yarn Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock Hook Size: D 3.0 mm & H 5.0 mm Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square Some Notes: Each square has 3 rounds with sock yarn (2 grams each) & a border of Plymouth Select DK in white (1 round= 2 grams) I purchased 16 skeins of the Plymouth DK.  3 full skeins plus almost another full skein in scraps remain. Final size- 10 squares by 16. Single crocheted together. 3 rounds of DC edging. Specific notes about how I did the corners are in my project page linked above. Fingering for squares: 1280 yards  | White for squares: 832 yards  | White for seaming: 327.6 yards  | TOTAL: 2439 yards (2230 meters) Colorful Cowl Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn Needles: US 5 Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl. Random striping- gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine Kitchener in the Round Tutorial: I used this video to help me kitchener this cowl together. Final result: 54 inches long and 5.5 inches wide   Frankensocks #2 and #3 Yarn: Various Scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams (knit cuff down) Video Tutorial I created for the join I use for these socks So much fun! I have 3 total now. Can't wait to make more to mix and match.   Melissa's Christmas Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams (knit cuff down) First Knit Picks experience- this yarn had 3 knots between the two 50 g skeins. Not the ideal first time around, especially for self striping. I did my own color management and made this best of it. I'm still totally happy with these, the yarn is super soft. I think it is great for gifts.   Santa's Ho-Ho Hat Yarn: Cascade Eco Alpaca (worsted) in Nature & Burgundy Needles: US 6: 4.0 mm Pattern: Santa's Ho-Ho Hat by Jacquelynn Vance-Kuss (free) Saw this at knit night, friend Jenn Sheelen knit one and I wanted one! So happy to have this finished   Stash Dash 2016 Total: 11,351 meters in 40 FOs (16 started before Stash Dash)  Brainstorming    I want to knit a week's worth of Christmas socks. Do you have ideas of yarn I could buy? Tell me about it in the Ravelry Group. My next scrap yarn blanket will be with Crochet Hexagons. Maybe with a gradiating gray border. What do you think of that idea? Here's a tutorial I found on the crocheted hexagons in case you're interested: Tutorial that might help. Knitting In Passing  My 4 year old niece, Millie, loves the bunny I knit for her she was little. She calls it Hoppy. Pattern from Susan B Anderson: Mini-Sock Yarn Bunny pattern. She wants a friend for Hoppy in Purple!     Aila at Williamsburg - where she encountered and participating in knitting.   In My Travels  Red Sox Stitch and Pitch: super hot but we had a lot of fun!     Fiber Revival in Newbury MA on Saturday 8/13. I drove up with Lisa and Emilia. We met up with Mara & Erika.   Cool stuff I bought: Project bag from Stitched by Jessalu Yarn from Spunky Eclectic Mini Skeins from Pinestar Studio Mara learned some spinning from the lovely, talented and very funny Kathy and her husband David from The Merlin Tree.   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL-- Winners Announced this Episode 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread Continue to enter (max 1 entry per month) through the end of the year. More prizes will be announced soon! Pigskin Party '16 KAL Tune in to hear a review of the Rules and Details of the Pigskin Party '16 KAL. The KAL runs from September 8, 2016- February 6, 2017. Check out the Prize Thread in the Ravelry Group. Our list of Sponsors is almost finalized. Click here for a link but check back soon for the FINAL list.  Some of our amazing sponsors have offered up Coupon Codes. Check them out before you start shopping! The Pre-Season chat thread has already started. Want to strategize, meet some new friends and catch up with the ones you made last year-- click here!   On a Happy Note  Custom orthotics might be the answer to my heel problems! Fingers crossed Lisa & I went to a Jazz concert by a Berklee Student at the Boston Public Library for knit night a few weeks ago! SO fun! Family time! Sleepovers & my grandmother's birthday. Always makes me happy!   -----------     Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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

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

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

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 92 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/92   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note     Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fix-a-Stitch, Stitched by Jessalu, Never Not Knitting & Kitchen Counter Crafter   Off the Needles    Bergere de France Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Beige colorway & cream Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Patons Kroy Legwarmers Yarn: Patons Kroy- Purple Haze Colorway Needles US 2 & 3 (2.75 and 3.25 mm) Pattern: None. Cast on 56, 2x2 ribbing for about 2 inches. Switched to stockinette then moved up to US 3 needles.   2 improvised crochet dishcloths     Double Crochet Granny Squares     On the Needles   Fluormania Socks  Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach- neon orange and turquoise blue Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Patriots Socks  Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Dunks Socks     Yarn: Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere Colorway- 602 Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Perfect Beach Shawl   Yarn: Knits4Comfort Merino/Silk in the Beach Shade Colorway (438 yards of fingering) Pattern: new design in progress Brainstorming   The yarn for my Boxy Sweater arrived! Holiday Yarn Flocksock Fingering. Peachy Keen Colorway. 75% SW Merino. 25% Nylon.     I have some yarn from One Twisted Tree coming to knit the final sample of this shawl which should be published soon.     Crochet kit for Anna doll (from Frozen) with Jasmin at Stitches West in February. Really want to cast that on. Itching for some crochet. Hopefully soon.     From the Armchair   Season 7 of The League on Netflix Longmire- recommended by Greg and Joey of Unraveling Podcast Reply All Podcast On The Inside 4 part series Crafty Adventures    I went to a local paint night with my friends Lisa and Suzanne and we painted wine glasses.       Ask Me Stuff   Mislissa asked about how I factor in sizing for gift knits. Tune in to hear my response.       Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL (feel free to double dip with Splash Pad Party if you're gifting the finished object) 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread New Prizes- will giveaway in August Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card     Splash Pad Party   This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31 See official rules for all of the details Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors. Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns   There is still time to sign up for the Swim Meet & Golf Tournament we're planning for July.   In this episode I announced 5 winners for Instagram post and Ravelry Chatter as part of the Splash Pad Party KAL.       Fiber Revival This event will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9am to 4pm at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little's Lane Newbury, Massachusetts I am hoping to attend. More details on that soon. Contests, News & Notes   Check out the Sock Yarn Swappers group on Ravelry, as well as on Facebook. They are running a KAL to use up all these mini skeins.  The Summer of Squares KAL will run from May 27 to August 27.   On a Happy Note Birthday fun! Which started early! On Wednesday I received a Knitter's Brewing Company Splash Pad Party gradient set from Lisa! Thursday night- I helped out my BFF and received some more early birthday gifts. A giraffe nightgown + necklace that has first initial from each of 7 nieces and nephews. SO special.Friday- Dan and I went to see mt grandmother in the morning then to get massages. Had a wonderful time at his friend's wedding. Saturday- spent the day photographing my nieces and nephew's dance recital dress rehearsalSunday we went out to breakfast at my favorite breakfast place then Riley made her stage debut as an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and Chocolate factory.  With birthday money and gift cards, I bought a set of Fiestaware dishes to replace some cheaper dishes we bought 8 years ago when we first moved into our house.  Riley and Millie's gymnastics recital, Aila, Emelyn, Will & Oisin's dance recital then our twin friends' 40th birthday party. Sunday--- Fun day for Father's Day by the pool. Did some pool knitting but my sock was co-opted by Riley who wanted to knit on them. Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: Facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Episode 53 is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and The Sock Ruler!   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I knitted these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!      Knits in Rehearsal Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I've been following the pattern in Spanish, more about that in a later segment.     Ballsack by Jennifer Sugarcane     Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by the Never Not Knitting online shop where you will find unusual gifts and notions for knitters such as handcarved knitting needles, specialty buttons, and stitch marker jewelry. Check out the latest offerings at nevernotknitting.com. Looking for a new project to knit? Use the coupon code PalKal2016 to receive 50% off of a pdf pattern of your choice!     Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 officially begins on June 15th!   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip!     Some of the KALs going on this summer: Around Your Neck KAL with the Suburban Stitcher Podcast Splash Pad Party with the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Great Outdoors Kal with Knitting Butterflies  Batter Up Kal with In a Sknit   We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from Caffeinated Knitting        5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern      C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop       Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.     Knitting Talkback: Tejer en Español I answered a question from the Ask me Anything thread on Ravelry about knitting/crochet in Spanish. Here's the link to the knitting abbreviations I referred to in the talkback.   I talk a little about my experience knitting the Pure Joy Shawl (link above) using the Spanish version of the pattern.   Episode 53 is brought to you by The Sock Ruler. The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements."   Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Limit 1 regular Sock Ruler per customer, US customers only.     Stage Craft I have finished my favorite sewing project to date, the jumpsuit pattern Butterick 6330.  It looks great!   I mentioned that I got my fabric from GirlCharlee Fabrics, about which I have mixed reviews.     One Pot Wonder Balsamic Chicken and Brussel's Sprouts    Love it or Leave it Love: It's Porch Season   Leave: Raining on my cookout night! (Update, it didn't rain! We had a great time at the cookout!)   Other News and Notes   Running Updates   I ran a 10k at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC. It was a fun time!    Official Marathon Training Starts June 4th, 2016   Reading Updates I finished listening to  The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey I gave this book 3 stars, it just wasn't my thing   I also finished reading Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn   I also started listening to Dumplin' by Julie Murphy and I am really enjoying it.   I started reading Tricky Twenty-two by Janet Evanovich   Otherwise...   School is almost finished for the year! Soon I'll be #knittinlikeitsmyjob   My mom and I are going to see Dolly Parton in concert! This is a dream come true!