Podcasts about Picaboo

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 189 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 Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Holly Press Fibers  Many links below are links to Ravelry, but where other links were available I have noted that specifically.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Teddy’s Christmas Stocking Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine (Non Ravelry Link) Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Red, White and Everglade Heather Hook: F (3.75 mm) A very special thank you to listener- Annette- Readorknit on Ravelry who sent me her copy of Family Circle 1977 that contains this pattern! Stash Dash total: 460 meters Altered Denim Skirt Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime in the Gulf Colorway  Hook: B & C Hooks Pattern: None Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime base in the Gulf colorway  Yarn leftover from Riley Rose shawl sample- Caribbean blue waters. Bought the skirt at Savers & thought it would be perfect to jazz up with some crochet trim.  10g used for bottom trim and pockets. Belt- C hook. 18g used 117 meters Stash Dash Cake Party Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway + Patons Kroy in Red for heels, cuffs & toes Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Finished socks used 72g total: 44g of the main and 28g contrast color, so I have enough to make another pair.  Stash Dash Total: 271 meters To Knit or to Hike Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Yarn: Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock in the To Knit or To Hike Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Finished socks are 64g. Stash Dash: 270 meters.  Summer 2020 Wash Cloths Round 2 Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (Non- Ravelry Link) Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream  Hook: J (6.0 mm) 70 granny squares (4 rounds each). I also did one large hexi, 1 large circle and 2 small circle cloths for make up removal  Stash Dash: 1518 meters Spinning 3 ply- 2 Corriedale, 1 BFL 24 grams 67 meters Stash Dash total: 268 meters. Beesy Bee Fibers- Cream Corriedale Total 2 ply 210g  1,258 meters Stash Dash Total= 3774 Beesy Fibers 4oz Natural BFL Total 2 ply: 98 grams 431 meters Stash Dash Meters: 1,293 This episode’s Stash Dash Total: 18,881 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5) Hook: G (4.25 mm) Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn + 2 skeins of Lion Brand Sock Ease marshmallow  Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) 3 rounds per square Summer Camp Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Summer Camp Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cedar River Blanket Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non Ravelry Link Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black Hook: I (5.5 mm) Spinning  Blueberry Chick Yarn – 4oz Cheviot in the Splash Pad Party Exclusive – Tequila Sunrise  Brainstorming Purchased yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz– Winnie Sanderson-Mini Sock Skein Set I ordered a bunch of new Knit Picks Felici colorways! From the Armchair Check out the Knitting with Knitboop hosted by Ya Ru on YouTube PodcastYa Ru is also the host of the Quiet Queers Craftalong, for which I’m a sponsor.  Crafty Adventures/ Knitting in Passing I finished my Photo album for January- June 2018. I made my pages in the Project Life App and am printing through Picaboo. I order the 12×2 Lay Flat books. They’re pricy but the quality is beautiful.  Riley told me she’d like to make a cushion for a little nook in her room so I started teaching her crochet. Garret, 10, took a bit of interest in my wheel and specifically the Tequila Sunrise colorway. While Garret petted the wool, Riley dug out old Picaboo calendars that have collages of photos of the family and made pages for her own scrapbook.   KAL News   Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.  Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here. Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and Bees Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter: #LessentheLibrary Splash Pad Party – Check out the Start Here Thread for Details & Links to everything you need Pro Shop Sponsors: 2 Guys Yarn Company Adoreknit agirlandherwool BedeSisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Jennifer Lassonde Designs Prairie Bag Works Rising Tide Fiber Co Sunsoaked Yarns Yumi Yarns Designs Snack Shack Sponsors Anne Beady Designs Apple Fiber Studio Cookie and Bees Fair Winds Farm Irocknits Designs Keegan Lane Designs Kino Knits Knitters Brewing Company Legacy Fiber Artz NähSt Design Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella The Sensible Stitcher Pigskin Party still going ahead as scheduled even if the NFL Football season is altered or canceled. I moved the start date to 9/25/20. We will kick off with virtual events on 9/25 & 26. More details to follow! I am still looking for sponsors. Do you want to sponsor? Check out this page on my website and fill out the Google Form. Already signed up? Check your email for a confirmation email from me. Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($60 for Pigskin Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. I believe I have 9 left at this time so please fill out form soon if interested.  Interception Sponsors (Pigskin Party ONLY) host a challenge within the Pigskin Party ($25). There are a max of 5 spots.- 3 already filled.  Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots. Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group. Contest, News & Notes Check out this YouTube video on how to more easily Download Ravelry Library. Thank you to ladies of Tipsy Knits Podcast for mentioning it. Just a reminder that my patterns are available both on on Ravelry and LoveCrafts.  Life in Focus I reviewed my progress on my 20 for 2020 list. Tip- can’t get to your local museums? See if they have an email newsletter to keep you posted on virtual events. Plastic Free July- I admitted I’m not quite as committed as last year. Need tips? Check out this Article on How to Reduce Plastic on a Budget Social Justice Learning/Work Updates Check out my cousin’s husband, Trey Ellis’, Interview with John Lewis I attended (Virtually) the Monumental Change: Addressing the Legacies of Systemic Racism in Public Art Presented by BU Arts Initiative and WBUR The ARTery at Online/Virtual Space. It is available to watch now on YouTube I’m working on the Me & White Supremacy Workbook by Layla F. Saad & listening to So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo via Hoopla in conjunction with my local library system. Learning so much!  Great resource for becoming anti-racist and supporting Black Lives Matter causes On a Happy Note Love me Stand in the Gap tumbler. Collaboration between GGMadeIt & Magpie Fibers (Gaye Gillespie).The proceeds go to The Conscious Kid who This focuses on bringing Anti-Racism into the schools. I completed a huge studio clean out.  Kayaking with Megg, Oisin and Hattie.  Will’s track meet.  Zoom morning workouts are still going well.  We enjoyed celebrating our nephew Will’s 13th birthday  Quote of the Week “When you lose track of time, you are either living your best life or wasting it.” James Clear Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Es ist der April 2011 und Evan Spiegel präsentiert sein Projekt im Klassenraum. Es heißt aktuell noch Picaboo. Bald wird es in Snapchat umbenannt. Aber für Spiegel gibt es wichtigeres als Noten – es geht um potenzielle Investoren und die Zukunft der Kommunikation, wie wir sie kennen.Mark Zuckerberg hält derweil die weltweit größte Social-Networking-Site, mit 500 Millionen Nutzern. Aber er weiß: sein Erfolg hängt davon ab, relevant zu bleiben. Dazu muss er mit Snapchat konkurrieren.+++ Indeed ist die größte Jobseite der Welt* und in über 60 Ländern präsent – seit 2008 auch in Deutschland. Unsere Mission: „We help people get jobs.“ 250 Millionen Besucher_innen** sind jeden Monat auf Indeed, um nach Jobs und Informationen zu Unternehmen zu suchen. Auch immer mehr Arbeitgeber nutzen Indeed, um ihre offenen Positionen mit qualifizierten Kandidatinnen und Kandidaten zu besetzen. Starte jetzt deine Suche auf: www.indeed.com* gemäß comScore, bezogen auf Total Visits weltweit 
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Nous sommes en avril 2011 et Evan Spiegel est sur le point de présenter son projet de classe. Pour le moment, son projet s’appelle Picaboo. Bientôt, il deviendra Snapchat. Mais pour Spiegel, c’est plus important que les notes, il y a en jeu des investisseurs potentiels et l’avenir de la communication telle que nous la connaissons. Mark Zuckerberg, pendant ce temps, dirige sur le plus grand site de réseautage social au monde, avec 500 millions d’utilisateurs. Mais il sait que sa réussite dépend de sa capacité à rester pertinent. Pour ce faire, il va devoir rivaliser avec Snapchat.

Es abril de 2011 y Evan Spiegel está a punto de presentar su proyecto de clase. En este momento, se llama Picaboo. Pronto se convertirá en Snapchat. Pero para Spiegel, esto es más importante que las notas; están en juego posibles inversores y el futuro de la comunicación como la conocemos. Mark Zuckerberg, mientras tanto, forma parte del sitio de redes sociales más grande del mundo, con 500 millones de usuarios. Pero sabe que su éxito depende de que siga siendo relevante. Para hacerlo, tendrá que competir con Snapchat.

É abril de 2011 e Evan Spiegel está prestes a apresentar seu projeto de aula. No momento, é chamado de Picaboo. Em breve, vai se tornar Snapchat. Mas para Spiegel, isso é mais importante do que notas, em jogo estão os investidores em potencial e o futuro da comunicação como a conhecemos.Enquanto isso, Mark Zuckerberg lidera o maior site de redes sociais do mundo, com 500 milhões de usuários. Mas ele sabe que seu sucesso depende de permanecer relevante. Para isso, ele terá que competir com o Snapchat.

Welcome to the History of Computing Podcast, where we explore the history of information technology. Because understanding the past prepares us for the innovations of the future! Today we're going to cover my daughter's favorite thing to do these days: Snapchat. Today Snapchat has over 203 million users. That's up from 188 just a year ago. And with around 50 million logging in monthly, it's becoming one of the most used social networks in the world. But how does a company manage to go from nothing to, well, so… much… more… You see, the numbers don't tell the full story. Nearly 80 percent of people on the Internet between 18 and 24 use Snapchat. As does pretty much every kid I know who's younger than that. A lot of people don't really like Snapchat, but the seems to be partly because a lot of them don't seem to understand it. Neither does the world of finance. They have yet to figure out how to turn a profit. But in a world where users means once that number starts to slow, the adults will be called in to make all the money. This doesn't mean the stock of Snap Inc doesn't jump around. Facebook did it. And in the short term, life looked good. But in the long term, many of those decisions Facebook made has led to talk of breaking up Facebook, and has caused CEO Mark Zuckerberg to spend more time in front of the leaders of various nation states than I think he'd like. But Snapchat is a Gen Z company. And there's something more there. How did Snapchat end up in these types of conversations? In part this was because with the popularity of Facebook growing amongst older generations, Gen Z and beyond wanted to stay connected but more more authentically and less for show as is common when trying to just go out and gather likes. This starts with how the company was founded. Snapchat was started in 2011 by now-CEO Evan Spiegel and partners Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown, while going to school at Stanford University. They had a core tenant: that messages are removed once viewed. In the beginning, it was just for sharing pictures from one person to another. And it was the first social app to really embrace a mobile-first design philosophy. They worked on Picaboo, the first name, for a few months and after launch kicked out Reggie Brown, who had the idea in the first place. They rebranded to Snapchat, keeping Reggie;s Ghostface Chillah icon though. They would later settle with good old Brown for a little more than $150 million dollars in 2014. At release time in 2011, Snapchat was an iOS app. The next year, they released an Android app and similar to the guys from Silicon Valley they were having a rough time keeping up with demand of over 20 million photos per day already zipping through their network. 2013 brought a bunch of features like the ability to find friends, to reply by double-tapping, better navigation, and Snapkidz for children 13 and lower. The “My Story” feature allowed users to put snaps in storylines. In 2013 Snapchat also taught the world about API rate limiting. Given that they didn't limit the number of possible API connections they leaked about 4 and a half million usernames and phone numbers on a website called SnapchatDB.info. As is often the case, getting hacked in no way hurt them. I mean they said they were sorry. I think that's painful for Stanford… Nevermind. They added video in 2014. The network continued to grow and Snapchat teamed up with Square in 2014 to send money to friends through Snapchat. After 4 years, Snapcash was discontinued in 2018. 2015 Brough in app purchases to get more replays. I never liked that. They also relaxed the requirement to hold down a button while watching snaps but didn't remove the requirement that you couldn't take a screenshot without alerting the sender. But the big thing was adding effects. This led to an explosion in popularity. Bunny ears and noses were everywhere. And world lenses led to those little frames at special events all over the world. Snapchat got big enough to release a notable figures feature. 2015 also saw Spiegel say that Snapchat was for rich people, not Indians or the Spanish. They temporarily lost 1.5% in share price but… I guess it's like when people have been drinking too much wine, they say what they really think. 2016 brought Snapchat Memories, which allow saving story posts in a private location in the app. We also got geofilters in 2016, bitmojis, and locking snaps with a PIN. They managed to raise $1.8 billion in private equity that year. In 2017, you could view a snap for an unlimited amount of time, but they would be removed at the end of the viewing time. 2017 also saw links in chats and given the popularity of other graphical tools, we got backgrounds. We also got custom stories which let people make stories by combining images. They bought Zenly in 2017. 2018 gave us the Snap Camera and Snapchat lenses which allow for those silly bunny filters video chat and live streaming services such as Skype, Twitch, YouTube, and Zoom. Seeing that they would like to foster a spirit of integration, Snapchat also released an integration platform known as Snap Kit, which allows for OAuth logins with OMG bitmoji avatars. They also released a new interface in 2018. One that Kylie Jenner dissed, supposedly causing the company to drop over a billion in market cap. Pretty sure that drop lasted less time than how long people will actually know who Kylie is. 2019 mostly just gave us Snapchat employees spying on other people using an internal tool called SnapLion. Pretty sure that's not SOC2 compliant. Also pretty sure there will be law suits. It's crap like that that can stifle the growth of a company. Instagram added similar features and investors later sued Snap for not disclosing how substantial a threat Instagram ended up being. This with dropping over a billion dollars a year to keep gaining that marketshare. Becoming a big name on Snapchat and Insta can skyrocket people to stardom and open the floodgates for an entire new career: influencer. People long thought Apple would buy Snapchat. They have enough cash on hand to do so and they've tried for a long time to build social networks to no avail. But Apple builds frameworks others use for Augmented Reality, not Augmented Reality worlds. Others thought Amazon would acquire the company to further build out the Snapchat camera and further promotional options to a younger audience. Snapchat also has better visual searching options than Amazon. Tencent owned 17 percent of the Class A shares of Snap in 2018 who has a market cap of over ten billion dollars. I believe they call that a decacorn. People keep trying to say Snapchat can't stand alone forever. They sure burn through a lot of cash. But Facebook has tried to buy Snapchat and failed, just as Friendster tried to buy Facebook once upon a time. Special aint it. A lot of these tech empires are built by buying up smaller scrappier companies. What's a couple hundred million here and there? The fact that Snapchat has managed to stand alone should be an inspiration. Until they become the company gobbling up everyone else. My daughter, who's my Super BFF, sends me tons of snaps. It's become one of her favorite things to do I think. It's sweet. I don't get snaps from anyone else. But then, I'm also a different generation. Which is both good and bad. She also chats me up a plenty in Instagram. Personally, I just want to see it all in one place and don't care which place that is. So if you wanna' hit me up listeners, you can find me at krypted dot com. And I'd be happy to take any feedback on the podcast that you might have. Or at Snapchat. Or at Twitter. Or… Well, you get the point. And thank you for tuning into another episode of the History of Computing Podcast. We're lucky to have you. Have a great day!

It’s April 2011, and Evan Spiegel is about to present his class project. Right now, it's called Picaboo. Soon, it's going to become Snapchat. But for Spiegel, this is more important than grades--at stake are potential investors and the future of communication as we know it. Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, is sitting on the world's biggest social networking site, boasting 500 million users. But he knows his success depends on staying relevant. To do so, he's going to have to compete with Snapchat.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Ehua is a producer we've been rinsing on the show in recent times ever since hearing her record Picaboo. She joins Carly & Shan in the studio to talk about gaining support from Joy Orbison and many other parts of her career thus far.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 131 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles   Newborn Vertebrae Pattern: Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Dark Side Colorway (rainbow with charcoal gray stripes) Needles: US 2 + US 3 On the Needles   Scrappy Halloweeny Socks Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Christmas Stockings 2 more under way: 3 to do in 2018. One for my cousin Kara who is expecting a baby girl in August! 2 that my mom's cousin in VA asked for for grandkids. 1 girl (Noelle), 1 boy (Noah) Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu color way Pattern: OMG Heel (most likely) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Worsted Boxy Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) & US 8 (5 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Wool Worsted Twist in the Slate Heather Colorway Swatched with 8, 9 and 10s. 8 worked well. Definitely a twisted yarn. Doesn’t plump up all that much. Not SW yarn. So far I’m enjoying it but I’m not head over heels in love with the yarn. But I bought 9 skeins for total of $27 after Christmas during Craftsy sale can’t beat that for 100% wool handmade sweater. Cast on Friday 2/9- Ravellenics project Looked through Project Pages linked to the pattern. Impressed by the split hem on this project. Cast on for the back with US 7s. Put stitch markers 5 stitches in on each side. RS: (k1, s1wyif, k1, s1wyif, k1) WS- (s1, k1, s1, k1, s1). Garter stitch for the bottom hem. Then kept up with the edging and switched to US 8 needles and stockinette stitch. Knit the back longer than the front then joined them together to work in the round. Brainstorming   Pig Miniature Amigurumi by Miss Dolkpots (free crochet pattern)- looks like piggy bank pig   Non-Euclidian sock pattern by Sarah Jordan- $5 Ravelry download     From the Armchair   Tune in to hear the details of my review of the Rittenhouse Bag from Fairmount Bag Co. This bag is not available in retail yet but if you want to support this company and are company funding Kickstarters you can check out their Kickstarter campaign which runs through March 2nd.   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL- winners announced! Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen Bundle Up Betty Doll and outfit patterns from AndreSue Knits     Pigskin Party KAL Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize for January or February or one of the 10 Grand Prizes!! All prize details can be found here.   Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love     Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. February Post: 80 skeins declared. Can't wait to see how many finish! Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus-- January Winner announced this episode! February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns  Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group. Ravellenics: knit along with the Winter Olympics on a project of your choosing (runs from February 9-25) Ravellenics Group- here you can find the rules + another handy link that's a good place to start. Team Sasquatch group Contest, News & Notes I joined Emily on her Tightly Spun Podcast this month. Check out my episode here! Tune in for details about two shawls for which that I'm looking for test knitters. Would you like to know when I'm looking for sponsors for upcoming KALs? Sign up for my newsletter and check the box saying you might be interested in sponsoring. Life in Focus I am still going strong making weekly goals that align with my 18 in 2018 and also other important things I need to do for that week. Not 100% success rate but I am doing things that I know for sure I’d put off if I wasn’t setting the goal for it. Project Life 2017 album 2 done, ordered from Picaboo. It arrived and I love it! Ask Me Anything This episode I answered this question: I have a kinda behind the scene question : how long does it take you to produce the podcast? From preparation to recording to KAL maintenance. Because it seems to me you must spend quite a lot of time, and yet you work and are a very productive knitter/crocheter and have other crafts projects and a busy family life. Are you a speedy knitter?   On a Happy Note   Trader Joe’s cauliflower rice stir fry Making time for date nights even/especially during busy weeks Carina and Ella sleepover weekend! My niece Hattie Louisa is here! Quote of the Week “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 126 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Queen City Yarn, Fancy Image Yarn and Prairie Bag Works     Off the Needles     Gerald Patterns used: Albert the Mouse by Bubbles and Bongo and Elephant & Piggie by Kristel Koevenig Yarn: Sprightly Worsted (from Craftsy) Hook: C   Christmas Stockings Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux New snowman appliqué pattern   Spring Leaf Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Laura's Blue Socks Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn in the Depths of Space Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Christmas Ribbon Socks Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist   Kylo Ren Kylo Ren pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Will   Admiral Ackbar Admiral Ackbar pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Will   Poe Dameron Poe Dameron pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Garret   BB8 Pattern: BB8 pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash + unknown white acrylic Hook: C For: Garret   Lando Calrissian Pattern: Lando Calrissian by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps Hook: C For Oisin   Riley's iPhone 4 Case Pattern: improvised Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps in turquoise and gray Hook: C   On the Needles   Striped Worsted Boxy Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins) Needles: US 7 & US 9 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Poppy Troll Hats Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella: 1-4 year old child size.       VAA Hat Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood Yarn: Malibrigo Rios in the VAA Colorway Needles: US 5 for brim, US 7 for body Cast on 92 stitches (less than called for). I always do stockinette longer than called for. I think 7 inches. For my boss for Christmas. He mentioned in passing he needed a hat. Not in a beggy way... can't believe I've never knit for him. Good on the go project.   Amethyst Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Amethyst Stripes Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Realized I had socks for all my usual suspects at Christmas except my BFF. Already had the first of these done from our trip to FL so I cast on the second. Past the heel. Knit on these at Nutcracker which is special and she'll appreciate. Millie also knit on these at Thanksgiving which is fun.   Brainstorming To finish up Christmas knitting I need to finish the VAA hat and Patons Kroy socks Crochet Greedo Emelyn asked for a bunny instead of a sheep this year. This is the pattern I'm using from the 4 Seasons Easter Pattern by Lydia Tresselt. Riley asked for more clothes for her Chelsea doll I crocheted for her 2 years ago. I made her some clothes last year too. Won't likely be done by 12/1 for Knitmore Girls' Grinch along but I'll be doing it in spirit this year. My Indie GAL purchases Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher Purchased Ninilchik Swoncho Pattern by Caitlin Hunter Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook In My Travels I share about my adventures to Baltimore to take classes at Neighborhood Fiber Company with the incredibly talented Ann Weaver.   Some highlights!   Meeting Ann and soaking up a bit of her incredible knowledge! Nicki, Beverly and I all wore our Lush Cardigans and Electric Slide socks. So fun! Made the day seem even more special! I learned how to steek a sweater! I got to spend time with 2 of my listeners in the class. MDQuilter (Beth) and Kaikaknits2 (Kaarina). Photo of Kaarina and me in our half finished sweaters here: Lunch: Mount Vernon Marketplace Breakfast at 9a at R House with Mary (Kino Knits Designs + Podcast) and Ashley and Tara from Misadventures in Knitting Podcast Seeing Nicki's MEGAROW Shawl in person. Learning a no-sew zipper installation technique   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! Prizes:   Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.   Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: November Interception: Travel Knits for the Touchdown (get your entries in before 11/30): Sponsored by Kino Knits December Interception: Off Sides Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works   Events The Down Cellar Studio Podcast will be kicking off a new year-long KAL for 2018. If you're a yarn dyer interested in sponsoring- click here for details!   Life in Focus Happiness Project November: Gratefulness I've left positive reviews from podcasters I enjoy. I'm working on a photo/journaling book through Picaboo   Ask Me Anything This time I answered a question from cynalune about how I got started podcasting and whether I'll make another crochet garment.   Check out my Crochet Favorites on Ravelry On a Happy Note Yarn in the mail from Anotherhornfrog! Reordered tea from Plum Deluxe! $1 cards at Trader Joe's . Did you know?! Thanksgiving + my friend Laura visiting Aila made her debut in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Tune in at the end of the show for audio of she and I talking about it a few weeks ago. (Aila is the black sheep in the center of the photo) Black Friday shopping with Mom and Laura. I'm nearly done shopping! Quote of the Week   Stillness is our most intense mode of action. It is in our moments of deep quiet that is born every idea, emotion, and drive which we eventually honor with the name of action. We reach highest in mediation, and farthest in prayer. In stillness every human being is great. -Leonard Bernstein       ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!        

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 125 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found here. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Plum Deluxe Tea, Yarn Love, and Sunsoaked Yarns   Off the Needles Piggie Pattern: Pippa Pig by Bubbles and Bongo on Etsy Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C I'm modifying it to make it look like Piggie from Mo Willems books Elephant and Piggie Amigurumi Pattern available on Ravelry   Zipzip Bunny Pattern: Zipzip Bunny by Elif T (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (gray) Hook: C   Garret's 2 Part Socks Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf. Shortie socks also cast on 48, did OMG heel and 7 inch foot. Decreased down to 10 sts per needle for toe On the Needles   Poppy Troll Hats Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella:1-4 year old child size.   Christmas Stockings 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block. Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux New snowman appliqué pattern     Spring Leaf Stripes Socks   Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Brainstorming Inspiration from Rhinebeck:   Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin French Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter (check out the Google Sheet where you can test out colors). I bought Cloudborn Highland DK from Craftsy for this. Pavement by Veera Valimaki Morning Hugs Hat Tilted Cowl by Jenny F From The Armchair Before you tune in, I invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website. This week I reviewed Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I encourage you to check out her podcast, Happier. Crafty Adventures I am working on my annual family photo calendars that I create and order through Picaboo. Last year they ran amazing deals on Cyber Monday so check them out. This year's process was easier because my photos are in Google Photos and are searchable. New to Google Photos? Check out the Heart of Photo Fabulous Class to learn about it (it's free!) KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.   Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: October Interception Winners October Participation Winners November Interception Details: Travel Knits for the Touchdown Sponsored by Kino Knits   Contest News and Notes I'm excited to introduce my latest shawl design the MEGAROW Shawl now available on Ravelry for $6.00 US. (on sale for $3 until 11/25)   The MEGAROW Shawl is a top down crescent shawl that is designed for a main color, a gradient and a contrast color for the border. The body and border are done all in garter stitch. The gradient is worked in a very simple lace stitch. Short rows are worked in the garter sections so you don't even need to worry about picking up wraps.     Finished Size: 120 inches/305 cm wide and 18 in/46 cm deep at center   Yarn: Color A: 350 yards/320 meters (main color) Color B, C, D, E & F: 500 yards/ 457 meters (gradient) Color G: 260 yards (238 meters) (border)  Total: 1110 yards/1015 meter Life in Focus Happiness Project- November: Gratefulness I am working on a photo book with journaling in Picaboo focused on gratefulness Leaving podcast reviews to show others I'm grateful. On a Happy Note We had a blast at our family Halloween Party and Trick or Treating with the kids. There is some audio Millie wanted to record while we were trick or treating. I had a great time at a surprise party for my friend Melissa's birthday Dan and I enjoy dinner with my cousin from NH and my parents My good friend Laura is coming for Thanksgiving this year! The temps have really dropped and its properly cold enough to snuggle up in hand knits. Quote of the Week “Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either. It will neither give you back the past, nor satisfy your other daydreams. Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.” -- Dag Hammarskjold   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Today's special guest is Brian Grady from online photo publishing service Picaboo, a for-profit company that sifts through countless donation requests each year. In this episode, Grady shares tips to make your request stand out from the pack and form mutually beneficial partnerships with corporate donors. We'll address: Partnership success stories: How generous giving can help a for-profit company What company partners wish nonprofits knew How to make your request stand out How they accept in-kind donation requests via DonationMatch.com ...and more! For more information on Picaboo, including fundraising and thank-you cards, calendars, and photo books, visit https://www.picaboo.com To see their Cards for Causes initiative (where 50% of customized holiday card purchases can go to your charity), visit https://www.picaboo.com/cards-for-causes For more information on Picaboo yearbooks for your school, visit https://yearbooks.picaboo.com

Originally from Bangalore, India, Ayesha Mathews-Wadhwa is the Principal of PixInk , a boutique design studio in San Francisco. She is a Brand Ambassador for MicroCredit Enterprises, heads the San Francisco Bay area chapter of Savor the Success, and serves on the Board of Indus Women Leaders.PixInk is a boutique design studio. We collaborate with clients and other agencies to nurture brands and create rich, insightful and emotionally resonant visual communication. Our strategy and creative work has led to successful interactive and marketing implementations for clients ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups, including Apple, Oracle, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson, Skin by Alison Raffaele, Camel, Savor the Success and Picaboo. Branding & Visual Identity, Digital Media and Marketing Communication are our areas of expertise.As a boutique studio we provide excellent personalized service to all of our clients with focus on responsiveness, detail and quality. We’re visual choreographers. We conceptualize, develop, implement and maintain the project’s visual and messaging integrity, in line with the client’s brand identity, through all phases of the project’s life cycle. PixInk takes a hands-on creative approach, working closely with key executives, copywriters, producers and strategists. PixInk is recognized by our peers in the profession and by our clients for our ability to craft compelling visual stories.For additional information, please visit: http://www.pixinkdesign.com/

Originally from Bangalore, India, Ayesha Mathews-Wadhwa is the Principal of PixInk , a boutique design studio in San Francisco. She is a Brand Ambassador for MicroCredit Enterprises, heads the San Francisco Bay area chapter of Savor the Success, and serves on the Board of Indus Women Leaders.PixInk is a boutique design studio. We collaborate with clients and other agencies to nurture brands and create rich, insightful and emotionally resonant visual communication. Our strategy and creative work has led to successful interactive and marketing implementations for clients ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups, including Apple, Oracle, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson, Skin by Alison Raffaele, Camel, Savor the Success and Picaboo. Branding & Visual Identity, Digital Media and Marketing Communication are our areas of expertise.As a boutique studio we provide excellent personalized service to all of our clients with focus on responsiveness, detail and quality. We’re visual choreographers. We conceptualize, develop, implement and maintain the project’s visual and messaging integrity, in line with the client’s brand identity, through all phases of the project’s life cycle. PixInk takes a hands-on creative approach, working closely with key executives, copywriters, producers and strategists. PixInk is recognized by our peers in the profession and by our clients for our ability to craft compelling visual stories.For additional information, please visit: http://www.pixinkdesign.com/

This week's episode has been sponsored by: New this week: Cascade Eco Alpaca, and dyed colors of Pure Alpaca, new certified Free Trade yarns from Frog Tree Alpaca, including the new Picaboo, bamboo, pima cotton, and Green Line DK and Worsted merino from Lorna's Laces. Administrative: (00:30) Knit's up has moved to Libsyn. If you're having problems updating your feeds, find our tutorial here. On the Needles: (2:00) Gigi is making good progress on her On the Vine scarf. Jasmin cast on a sock to chase away her bad knitting mojo. She is using the Abstract Fibers "Supersock" in Newport. (Jasmin and Gigi will be reviewing this yarn in a later podcast.) Jasmin also discusses working with the square knitting needles. Jasmin suggests that LYSes should have "tester" needles so that knitters can try them. (Jasmin refers to the Addi Turbo interchangeable review episode.) Gigi is working on the Par Five sock out of the brown Malabrigo Sock. Jasmin tries to understand golf. Gigi describes golf as "banhoff". The Knit(more)-A-Long! Jasmin's: Katarina (by CocoKnits), in Tess Yarns' Silk and Merino. (Jasmin is knitting hers in one piece, as opposed to the way that the pattern is written. She talks about how she blocked her Twist.) Jasmin is knitting this at a tighter gauge than is recommended in the pattern (Jasmin is knitting it at 5 sts/6 rows per inch) because she disagrees with both the math in the pattern, the schematic, and the gauge of the recommended yarn. Gigi's: Carli (by CocoKnits) in Malabrigo worsted, Burgundy. Gigi is matching gauge and knitting the pattern as it is written, thus far. They talk about substituting yarns and the need to occasionally recalculate a pattern. They also discuss picking colors. Mother Knows Best: (30:24) Gigi and Jasmin discuss warm weather knits; they LOVE the Tess Yarns' Microfiber Ribbon. Some of Jasmin's favorite patterns include the ribbed turtleneck (by Jill Ramos), the chevron ribbed tank by Ann Budd, and the perfect periwinkle turtleneck tube vest from Fitted Knits. Jasmin seals the end of the ribbon with Fray-Check, talks about the best way to wind it, Straw into Gold: (42:13) Jasmin is still spinning Talullah, she wants to knit something with cables (like Mariah). Jasmin talks about "swatching" your spinning. Jasmin is going to use her Maggie mini skein-winder to make tiny test skeins. Reviews: (46:10) They review the Malabrigo sock yarn. Four Knitmore thumbs up! They also review the Leslie Wind cable needle necklace. (Video tutorials can be found here.) Jasmin loved it, Gigi didn't.