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For full show notes please check out my website.   Thank you for tuning in to Episode 143 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles     DK + Fingering Shawl Design Prototype   Yarn: 1 skein of DK (charcoal), 1 skein of fingering (plum) Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Top Down crescent shaped shawl. DK (gray) always in garter. Fingering weight plum colored yarn always in stockinette. Sometimes with lace border. Short rows are done in the fingering section 560 meters  Landscape Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 273.6 meters   Laura's Socks that Rock Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 299.7 meters    Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3 Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0mm Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway (purple, peach, cream, green) 495.9 meters   Christmas Stockings x2 Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Completed 2 stockings for my Mom's cousin who requested them for her grandchildren. finishing always takes longer than I remember it will. Meters: 458 and 444 meters      Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Needles: US 4 & 6 Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Lengthened the sweater and added short rows to the back. Project page by KnitWit50 on how to have a better transition between stockinette and ribbing using instructions from the Tech Knitter Blog Post. It really does look much cleaner and evens out the knit stitches that trail down into the ribbing       Large Granny Square Blanket Hook: C yarn 3x4 layout. Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn) 3603.9 meters     Stash Dash Total: 17,906.5 meters  in 37 projects.   Next time I record will be after 8/27 and Stash Dash will be over!     On the Needles     Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Paintbox Socks Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway Pattern: TBD Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Adding length by crocheting along the bottom with charcoal fingering weight yarn.     Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Only 4 rounds of color Bought Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn from Craftsy- SW Fingering in the Grey Heather colorway (6, 50 gram skeins) 76 hexagons done. Instructions on how to make half hexagons     Brainstorming Vacation knitting planning!   From the Armchair Enjoying watching Making it on NBC   Crafty Adventures Mom machine sewed sleeves on a store bought cardigan for me to lengthen. I cuffed them and sewed by hand to finish them up. Quick, poolside project!   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. August post is up July winner announced Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns   The Splash Pad Party KAL     Prize winners announced! Thanks again to all of our awesome sponsors for making this possible!     Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit Celestial Sews Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Just Run Knit Designs Knit Circus Yarns Knit Style Yarns Knits4comfort Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Love Bird Lane Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Prairie Bag Works A Simple Homestead Stitched by Jessalu Sunsoaked Yarns Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Yarnandewe YumiYarns Snack Shack Be Ewe Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts Daizie Knits Heddi Craft Designs Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knit-by-Bit Designs Knitty by Nature Shop Progress Keepers by Meliabella Mrs U Makes Remade by Hand V Yarn Windswept Designs     Pigskin Party Starts September 6th! Interested in sponsoring? As of this post, there are 10 Pro Shop Sponsor spots available. All sponsors must commit by 9/1 by filling out this form. I'll then email you with details. Need more information click here Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA Ask Me Anything   This time I answered a question from shateenamanda about resources for designers. I mentioned this book (which I haven't read yet). Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns by Kate Atherly. I also highly recommend paying a tech editor   On a Happy Note Our nephews Will and Oisin came for the weekend for their birthday sleepover and we had a blast. Pool Days! I had a sleep study done. Can't wait to find out more. Refocused on my healthy habits! Down 7 pounds since June thanks to healthy eating and prioritizing moving my body. Visited my niece Hattie to take her 6 month photos!   Quote of the Week If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present... gratefully.   -Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!      

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

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 129 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out show notes with photos on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knit Style Yarns, Knitted Wit, Inner Yarn Zen   Off the Needles   Zombie Christmas Socks Yarn:  Dyenamics Yarn Supersock Fingering in Zombie Colorway - gray base with darker gray (some blue tones) blips of red and green Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Sugar Plum Fairy Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel I referenced the Knitmore Girls Podcast (Episode 462) and their instructions for using Citric Acid to set dye in wool yarn.   Frankensock #7 Yarn: leftover bits of sock yarn joined using Cate's Clasp Weft Join Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Laura's New Year's Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy in the Blue Raspberry colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel   Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Needles: US 4 & 6 Check out my project page on Ravelry (linked above) for full project details and notes Main Color: Shaela Heather for Main color- light taupy beige. CC1: Fiberstory Core DK- Sweetly- Variegated- base looks like the Shaela heather but with pinks, plums and a bit of mustard in it CC2: Fiberstory Core DK- Sabrina (plum) CC3: Gale's Art Super Star DK in a mustard color (lost ball band) CC4 (added) Charcoal Heather- Cloudborne DK On the Needles   Teething Ring Pattern: None Yarn: Cotton dish cloth yarn Hook: D Cast on 8 with magic loop. Work in the round. Making a long tube and stuffing with poly fil as you go. Sew together at end. Made this one in a tan. Going to make a smaller, brighter color work to loop through it.   imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu color way Pattern: OMG Heel (most likely) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Rainbow Frankenstein   Yarn: Scraps (started with scraps of Paton's Blue Raspberry Colorway) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG heel   Pewter Socks Yarn: Olann Yarn the Pewter colorway  (purple/grays, tans, pewter- copper?) Pattern: Vanilla is the New Black Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   New Design for Handspun More details to come but I'm looking forward to getting back to knitting on this. From the Armchair   2017 year in review:   27 toys 24 pairs of socks 3 single socks (frankensocks) 14 hats 9 ornaments 6 stockings 4 shawls 3 outfits for dolls I've made previously 2 tops/sweaters 7 Other (iphone case, wash cloth, legwarmers and garland) Total: 99 2017 Percentages 51 crochet, 48 knitting- Almost 50/50! 19 for me / 80 gifts Tip: To find your details, go to your Ravelry Projects then click on Advanced. From there you can search like you search for patterns. I sorted by "Finished" and "Finished in 2017." In my Travels Vogue Knitting Live: NYC - Review     Friday: I took a great class on charts with Emily and Alexa of Tin Can Knits. I spent time with my friend Lauren of the Teaknits Podcast and took Pilates at my friend Laura's new studio- PilatiBod     Saturday: I got to meet Katie (one half of the Imagined Landscapes Podcast) in person for the first time. I bought a skein of yarn and cast on before my 2p Lace class with Brooke Nico which was really valuable!   Sunday: I eased into the day having breakfast with Mary (of the Kino Knits Podcast) and met up with my friend Mara. At 9am I had Shawl Shapes with Veera Valimaki     KAL News   Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode:   December "Off Sides" Interception Winner Announced December Participation Prizes Announced   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   Life in Focus 2018 Goals- 18 of them (well, not quite, at least not yet) inspired by Gretchen Rubin- Happier Podcast     Finish 2017 Project Life pages and order album Finish exporting photos out of iPhoto Create Collage Wall for Hall Publish a shawl pattern Paint and decorate guest room Publish GoodReader PDF Go on a Camping/Kayaking trip somewhere new Establish a better filing system at home Make 3 months worth of pages on my physical scrapbook Play with video and editing Finish- A week in the Life 2017 Album Build more muscle Try three new exercise classes Sleep better Get back in the habit of journaling Perform a Weekly Review (GTD) each week   Word of the Year: Flex Flex my muscles, stretch my muscles, be flexible in life, flex my design muscles. build them and flex Note: I first heard about picking a word of the year from Ali Edwards I am setting weekly goals and tracking in Evernote.   On a Happy Note Laura visit for New Years I joined another 4 week session of hiit (high intensity interval training) Beautiful snow! Really enjoying the success I’m seeing with my weekly planning. I know I”m only a few weeks in but it feels sustainable. Quote of the Week “If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” -- Leo Tolstoy, A Calendar of Wisdom       ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!      

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 128 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles   Simple Star Ornaments I used fingering, worsted and bulky weight yarn with varying hook sizes. Soaked finished stars quickly in water. Squeeze out excess water.  Used T pins to pin into blocking board (covered in saran wrap to protect it. Dabbed on Mod Podge Stiffy with a foam brush and wiped into front and back.   Groot Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Hook: D 3.25 mm Pattern: Groot Amigurumi by Clare Heesh (free crochet)   Red Ninja II Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash- Red Hook: C: Pattern: none   You've Been Elf'ed Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Base (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon) You've been Elfed Colorway. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Encore Turn a Square Yarn: Plymouth Encore Tweed Colorway 0217- Black with tan flecks Needles: US 5 + US 7 Pattern: Turn a Square Hat (free) by Jared Flood Cast on 92- thicker yarn 6 1/2 inches before decreases but I think that was too short. My gut told me 7 inches but the only notes in my Rav Project pages said 6.. now I know.   On the Needles   Zombie Christmas Socks Yarn:  Dyenamics Yarn Supersock Fingering in Zombie Colorway - gray base with darker gray (some blue tones) blips of red and green Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   Sugar Plum Fairy Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel   Frankensock #7 Yarn: leftover bits of sock yarn joined using Cate's Clasp Weft Join Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel   New Design for Handspun     Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Needles: US 4 & 6 Brainstorming Fingering Yarn held double for socks. Christmas yarn leftovers with white or gray Siksak Hat Baby prop- if you have any favorites please let me know! From the Armchair Done Disappeared (parody) Podcast Broadchurch available on Netflix (season 3 available now) 2017 Year in Review: I talked about how I went about it. Here's a link to 50 Important Questions to Help you Reflect Crafty Adventures   Before Christmas I spent a crafty afternoon with my best friend Kris! My Christmas making was done so I focused on finishing and getting things unstuck. Finished sewing in the ribbon to cover the steeks on my cardigan Ripped out toe on a pair of socks that I made too short. I fixed granny square jacket my mom made decades ago so my niece can wear it... Did finish a few of those crochet stars because they were fun... And Kris got some sewing done while we chatted!   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Prizes: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.   Pigskin Party KAL Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: December Interception reminder: Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media  Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: click the link for full details about the mini skein swap I will be attending Vogue Knitting Live NYC: January 12-14, 2018 Life in Focus Happiness Project Gave my final thoughts on the December Project. Did a 2017 Happiness Project Review. I mentioned that I recently listened to an Episode of Slow Your Home where Cait Flanders was talking about her year long spending ban. Link above if you want to check that out. I am still planning my 2018 Goals--but if you want some recommended reading in the meantime.... Gretchen Rubin Strategies for establishing habits based on your tendency David Allen: The Big Secret About Goal Setting Mike Vardy: How to Review Your Year Ask Me Anything Citric Acid Discussion continued.... Yes, citric acid is safe to use in containers you eat from. Here's an article from Livestrong Color catchers- are another great idea. I use these sometimes too! Citric acid works to set color in wool but does not work for cellulose fibers (cotton, e.g.). On a Happy Note Funky Nutcracker- my oldest niece Emelyn was Nutcracker. and she did a great job!  We ended our Crafty Afternoon with a trip to Ann Taylor loft. Kris, Aila and I got a set of 3 bracelets with our initials for free! FUN! Enchanted Village: Aila and I squeeze in a visit and got to see Santa! Riley, Garret + Millie's Christmas Sleepover I auditioned for a local production of the musical Caberet and got in. Eeek! This is me knitting to calm my nerves before auditions Christmas! Star Wars!   Quote of the Week "I just want to highlight one perspective I’ve found very useful over the years: The value of goals is not in the future they describe, but the change in perception of reality they foster, in the present." -David Allen of Getting Things Done     Bonus audio from Riley, Garret and Millie at the end. Spoiler alert- it gets especially silly at the end. It may not make a lot of sense because I started recording part way through a conversation but the kids' laughter (especially Garret's) is especially infectious and I wanted to share!   ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 124 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Daisy Girl and Company & Atelier de Soyun   Off the Needles I helped my friend Nicki with bind off her MEGAROW shawl (my new shawl design that will be published soon). She taught me how to use a crochet hook as your right needle when doing a bind off it! It was so much fun, I did most of the bind off for her. Here's a link for a tutorial that looks similar to what she taught me. On the Needles   Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: FLK Heel   Christmas Stockings for: Manny, Juliana and Margaux 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)   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   Rhinebeck Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Sock Blank Needles: US 1 (2 mm) Pattern: TBD Started before 2016 rhinebeck. Didn't fit so I ripped back and brought it with me this year. I am using 64 stitches on US 1 seems to work best for me for sock blanks.   Striped Worsted Boxy Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins) Needles: US 7 & US 9 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Brainstorming Aila Giraffe= done Millie: Elephant and Pig for Millie (she also wants a person) Emelyn: sheep Riley- not sure what she wants- I made her legwarmers already Will, Oisin, Garret- Star Wars guys (Garret also wants more Ninjas so I may do one or two of those if time allows.) Patterns from: Star Wars Even More Crochet Poppy Hats for Ella and Carina   Crafty Adventures Mom, Megg and I finished up Emelyn's Marie Antoinette Costume so we shared more about the process. We were all so thrilled with the results- especially Eme! Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear about some funny reactions I've gotten when knitting in public. In My Travels 2017 Recap   Here's a video of photos from Rhinebeck!   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.   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! Sponsored by Kino Knits Events Fiber Festival of New England November 4 + 5; 9a-5; 9a-3p I won't be able to attend.    Vogue Knitting Live NYC: January 12-14, 2018 I'll be taking three classes Off the Charts: Master Using and Creating Charts with Tin Can Knits-Friday 1/12 at 9a Grab Bag of Easy and Impressive Lace Stitch Patterns-Sat 1/13 at 2p Shawl Shapes on Sunday 1/14 at 9a On a Happy Note Photo shoot with Emily. Tune in to the end for audio that Riley and Millie asked to record Halloween! Mom is surprising Millie who said she should be Luna girl (to Millie's Owelette) Mom's eBay store is so busy she's looking for help with listing. If you're looking to earn money on commission, email her at shopcreationsunlimited at gmail dot com Audio at the end of Emelyn and I discussing her Marie Antoinette costume back in September   ------     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 123 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Joy in Rugging, Woodsy and Wild. and Colorful Eclectic   Want to chat about this episode? Come chat in the Ravelry group. Link here Off the Needles   Gradient Stripes Sockhead hat  Yarn: The Periwinkle Sheep in Witch’s Cauldron Colorway and Woolbearer’s Gradient Set in Magenta (leftovers from my new crescent shawl). Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure On the Needles   Amethyst Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in Amethyst Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern   Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Socks Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: FLK Heel   Christmas Stockings: 3 more under way. 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)   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   Knitting on a new 3 color shawl design and swatched another idea!   Brainstorming Aila is going to be a lamb in Nutcracker. Ornament keepsake. Suggestions? Millie wants pig and elephant from Piggy and Gerald- crochet pattern suggestions? From the Armchair Last episode I asked about ideas on doing a contrast color for a Fish Lips Kiss heel. Thanks Teena for telling me about this post in which the designer answers the question. Seems really simple. Crafty Adventures  Mom, Megg, Emelyn and I made progress on Emelyn's epic Marie Antoinette costume for Halloween. In My Travels Dan and I visited with family in Largo, FL. I also visited these yarn shops: Stash, St. Petersburg A Good Yarn, Sarasota. 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 you could win: 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 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: Announced this year's 10 Grand Prize Packs Announced Kick it Off with Color- Sept Interception Winners (thank you to sponsor Yarn Love) and September Huddle/Instagram Winners Don't forget about our Ornament Interception which runs through 10/31. Thank you to Sponsor: Knitters Brewing Company      Events   Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Life in Focus Happiness Project:  October: Time & Energy Ironically too busy to focus on this. Have been really focused on using my Evernote for GTD system. Reviewing it regularly and making sure I know what I need to do; it has definitely helped me keep my sanity. On a Happy Note Woodchopping Weekend- tractor rides. delicious fall foods.  Dinner for Dad’s birthday at a great new local restaurant.   Florida Trip highlights   Millie sleepover! Quote of the Week Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, ‘What else could this mean?’” ― Shannon L. Alder     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!  

In our sixth episode we discuss our trip to the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. Other topics include; finished objects, WIPs, stash enhancement, and a future giveaway! FOs Kirsten's Socks Bunnies are Cute WIP's Ber's Tosh Shawl Em's Tosh Shawl Erin's Tosh Shawl Braid Hills Long Whippet Sharks! Color Exploration Varda Socks Dad Socks New Projects Hitchhiker Large Geodesic Cowl (sorry not available yet) Lapislazuli Stash Enhancement Canon Hand Dyes: Sock Club in "Hufflepuff" and "Ravenclaw" Blue Moon Fiber Arts: Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Princess Violetta" and "Forget me Knots" Fresh From the Cauldron: Schoodic Sock in "Exorcist" All Things Fiber Fest (check out our pictures here) Erin's Haul: CSDye: Alibi Sock in “Mr. Green” Spotted Circus: Merino/Firestar braid 8oz Kevin Strohmeier: Raw Shetland Fleece Yarn Geek Fibers: Stitch markers Haus of Yarn: Green Snips The Woolery: Flatiron Spinning Wheel + random fluff Twist Fiber Studios: Lexington fingering in “Andromeda” Apothefaery Fabrications: 80/20 Merino/silk in “Greens” BaH Yarns: S.P.E.W. Sock Set in “Ambition" and Tuff Toes in “Mr Roy G Biv” Ber's Haul BaH yarns: S.P.E.W Sock Set in “Loyalty” and Stitch markers Yarn Geek Fiber: Super Geek in “Grace Hopper” and Maven DK in both “Grace Hopper” and "Rosalind Franklin” Modeknit Yarn: Modework Fingering in “Time Lord Gradient - Call Box Blue” Emily's Haul Twist Fiber Studio: Rainbow sock blank BaH Yarns: S.P.E.W. Sock Sets in "Knowledge" Yarn Geek Fibers: Stripey BFL Undyed 50% White BFL 50% Brown BFL CSDye: Alibi Sock (80% merino, 20% nylon) in "A Real Hero" Spotted Circus: Stained glass merino/firestar roving Touch of Color Fiber Studio: Cotton Roving and Tahkli spindle Haus Of Yarn: Little pink snips The Dancing Goats: Wood spindle Highlights WAFFLES!! West Sixth Kate Sherratt from Ashford making rolags on the blending board