Podcasts about winter mittens

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 313 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 Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   I mended Hattie's mittens (store bought) and added snaps to her mermaid's removable tail.   Granny Square Ski Helmet Balaclava Pattern: none Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather & Marina, Big Twist Value Solids in Aqua, Vanna's Choice in Charcoal Gray + 1 unknown blue worsted weight acrylic yarn. Ravelry Project Page I did one square to practice and see how I liked the colors together. Originally had a pop of a lime green in there. Liked the colors but didn't love the square. I also used that square to see for the smaller skeins (~30g) would I have enough yarn. I made a second square and that one I really enjoyed. 7 colors- from center out- light gray, medium/bright blue, white, aqua, charcoal, marina (teal), white I made 8 squares. Check out this Instagram post from Grandma.era on how to seam them together. Chroma Twist Bulky in Cousteau for trim around the face and along the bottom edge. It was riding on the train with me in my AdoreKnit Pigskin Party bag. Did you see that Steph from Adoreknit donated 10% of her Down Cellar Studio KAL items to our FearLESS Living Fund? With your help she donated $613 in 2025!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Back to the Future Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes. Micro-Sock Kit in the Back to the Future Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Back to the Future Sock set- gifted to me by Sue & Chelsea- part of their 4 Sundays of Advent yarn in 2025. About the Colorway- speckles of pink, orange, yellow purple and blue with a blue/purple mini. I cast these on before day trip up to Loon Mountain. I am almost to the heel of sock 1.   Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Size: 3 Drawstring- fingering weight yarn- US 6 DPNs. I washed it several times, because it was bleeding yellow. I had to wash it several times before all of the rest of the dye let go.   Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Ravelry Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Ravelry Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's Instagram that she made a YouTube video about this spin/knit. I plied up about 8.5 grams of the BFL with the Finnsheep. 23 wraps (690 inches/19 yards) Knit up a swatch on a US 4 and got gauge almost exactly To knit another size 3 Traveler I think I need approximately 19 ounces of each fiber. I did a lot of spinning during the big snowstorm we got last weekend. I am so into it! I cleaned my wheel and wound off fiber onto storage bobbins.   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: worked on the foot of the second sock during game night at home   Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Inspired by Rachel (treehousefiberarts on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea (Legacy Fiber Artz on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Ravelry Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL. Ends December 21st (but you don't have to finish. 2 prize drawings will be done). My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post. Progress- made one more. Total to date: 12   Hattie's Rainbow Mittens Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Vegas Baby colorway Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Cast on at Fiber Club at my library. The next morning my train was slow so I finished all but the thumb on the first mitten.  Cast on second About the colorway- stripes of gray, blue, green, mustard, red and pink.   From the Armchair   Podcast: The Walkers- The real Salt Path (Tortoise Investigates/The Observer) The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Amazon Affiliate Link Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash. Amazon Affiliate Link. (recommended by Paige)   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.   Some Years Later   A look back my 2025 fiber crafting and podcast related items.   60 projects- click here to see these projects in Ravelry. 47 gifts/ 13 for me 34 knit/ 26 crochet No finished spinning projects 1 bag 3 blankets 6 cozies 8 hats 25 socks 1 Christmas stocking 1 sweater 2 tops 13 toys   Other fun numbers: Podcast Episodes- 23 Videos on YouTube- 33 BostonJen1- Instagram Followers-10,275 - I finally hit 10k!!!!!!! Ravelry Group Members: 3137  (up from 2981 in 2024) 1 Interview for Love in Stitches Group Podcaster Meet-ups: 1 with Natalie at Flock; 1 at Rhinebeck I was paid to do social media for the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul   Knitting in Passing   I am teaching classes on the OMG Sock at Staci's Stitches, my LYS and enjoying seeing my students progress! My friend Mara texted me from the Celtics game the other night saying she was fairly sure one of the other fans in her section was wearing an Ice Time Hat (one of my designs)- you can find the pattern on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration 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 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   Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers. Check out this Ravelry Thread for  4th & Goal with Yarnaceous Fibers Challenge Details Wild Card WIP Bonus- check out this Ravelry thread for details (ran 1/5/26 through 1/16/26)- 43 projects finished. Check out this view of the Ravelry chat thread which shows all of the Projects mentioned. A few highlights: ScrapperChris made a beautiful snowflake cardigan (started in 2020)- Ravelry Project Page TXHeather crocheted a 2k+ meter Christmas Tree skirt (also started in 2020)- Ravelry Project Page IWillKnitUaSock- finished knitting a beautiful Angel's Eyes cabled cardigan sweater by Thea Colman that she started in 2022- Ravelry Project Page ImaginedLandscapes finished not 1 but 2 beautiful sweaters, the Diona Pullover (Ravelry Project Page) & the Sonrae (Ravelry Project Page)   Commentator Update We are in the home stretch of the Pigskin Party and players are working hard to finish their projects before the clock expires!     I wandered over to the end zone dance thread to see what players have finished recently. Here are some amazing projects that caught my eye:   Adrie9 finished a knitted knockers blitz!  Some of them are specific requests and others for general donation. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#965 Katanorand finished an amazing spinning project! 26 oz of beautiful 3-ply  yarn! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#960 Players have also completed some beautiful intricate socks! Rosberrycrafts completed some beautiful Christmas colorwork socks https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#962 Fgcreations posted a picture of her second completed pair of socks for 2026! Amazing! They are another beautiful colorwork pattern and the colors she chose are beautiful https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#955 Sandima finished a lovely pair of mosaic socks that used 4 colors for the q4 challenge. So pretty! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#954 There's been a lot of conversation in the January huddle about laundry…yep, you heard that right. It's actually pretty fascinating. I've learned a lot. But whether you are into laundry or not, come on over to the friendliest place on the internet before the PSP is over!   Events New England Farm & Fiber Festival- Sunday February 8 from 10a-4p in Boston, MA Fiberfest at the Boston Public Market- March 21 & 22nd from 10a-5p in Boston, MA Fiber Witch Festival- April 24-26th in Salem, MA NH Sheep and Wool - May 9 & 10 in Deerfield NH   Life in Focus   26 in 2026 List A-Aim for one night at week at the pool in July and August- make it regular and invite friends to pop over B- Blood- donate at least 5 times C- Christmas Sleepover D- Declutter 26+ items E- Events- go to at least 26 ticketed events F-Find 2-6 new things and try them out! G-Go on a trip with Dan (just us) H- Headshots for Hattie I- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum- GO! J- Journal- Write 365 entries in my I Remember Journal about Mom (inspired by Liz Craft who talked about it on Ep 451 of Happier in Hollywood podcast) K- Knit at least 2 projects with handspun L- Literary pursuit- read at least 65 books M- Museum- go to at least 1 N- NYC- go visit Laura at least once O- Organize a FearLESS Living Fundraiser P- Puzzle- do at least 1 with Dan Q-Quarterly review of calendar/photos & goals (to make Year in Review easier and faster)- calendar it! R- Restaurant- try at least 1 new local restaurant S- Socks- knit 26 pair T- Tattoo U- Up the amount of muscle in my body- at least 1 pound by end of the year. V- Vlogmas- take the year off (even if you're tempted) W- Wheel- sit down at my spinning wheel every month (put reminders on my calendar at the beginning of each month to help remind me) X- Cross 1 thing off this list that no longer serves me Y-Yoga at least 2-6 times Z- Create Zone to keep important papers   2026 Word of the Year: Fresh (think: fresh start, fresh foods, fresh powder, fresh air,  etc new & therefore interesting or exciting recently made, done etc & especially not yet changed by time in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing clean and pleasant energetic, enthusiastic, and not tired: (of a face) natural, healthy, and young looking (of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room: recently done   On a Happy Note Wonder at ART- extended through 2/5. Check out their website for tickets. Sound of Music at the Boston Opera House Game night with Liz, Jay, Riley and Dan. A snowy slow MLK weekend. Car shopping. I've been able to hack 3 classes a week at my gym. A cold walk with Megg at Wompatuck. A cute message about Miles enjoying his Christmas gifts- "emotional support calendar" A pipe broke while I was washing woolies on Sunday during snowstorm. Silverlining was that Dan had the part we needed on hand and was able to fix it so quickly.   Quote of the Week "Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." -Nathaniel Hawthorne   ---- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Mastering the Knits Episode #3b: Board Games Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!   NOTE! If you downloaded 4/7/17 please redownload as the uploaded file cut out a couple mins. This episode is sponsored by Greg aka Knitting Daddy and Sunflower Knit Shop. DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:01) Winner announced in episode for DaizieKnits Giveway   Aplitude Pattern Giveaway (2:45) April Giveaway starts now.  To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on Ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons!  Go comment! Master Status (5:45) Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress.  She mentions knitting the mitten and her experience.  She also talks about her next plans. Natalie mentions a Jogless Jog. Masterpieces (8:41) Natalie talks about the matching Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith she made for herself and her girls that she knit last year.  She also knit matching mittens using the Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson. In our hands(11:37) Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red.  Also Natalie talks about working on an old WIP the Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown, which was published in Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together.(Amazon affiliate link) She mentions Jasmin from the Knitmoregirls podcast. Natalie knit a new square using Rock and String Creations self-striping yarn. Simply Selfie (16:36) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit.  She talks about family visiting and a fourth birthday celebration. She talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting. Natalie mentions MadebyMara, Maureen, who we interviewed on episode 19 as she is a Master Hand Knitter and teaches and Criativity in Largo, and Trista, who sells Usborne Books. We had a guest speaker from Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County. She also discusses going to her Pinellas Weaver's Guild spin/portable projects meet up. Lucy taught Natalie how to weave on the big loom. On the Road (22:35) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company. Comfort zone (23:03) Board games: 2000s version of Trivia Pursuit, Logo, Hollywood Game night, Scattegories, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Stik Stax, and Telestration. Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits.  We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast.  Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 105  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles From the Armchair KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Riley's Mittens Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson Penguin Amigurumi Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black Hook: C (2.75mm) Pattern: Penguin Amigurumi by  Mariska Vos-Bolman Dan’s Extra Crazy Socks Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Pattern: OMG heel Christmas Tree Ornament Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Hook: F (3.75 mm) Pattern: improvised. PussyHat Project Hat #1 Yarn: MadelineTosh Tosh DK in Pop Rocks Colorway Needles: US 6 & US 7 (4.0 & 4.5 mm) Pattern: KitKat Hat by AndreSue (free) Cast on 88. Ribbing, 3 needles bind off on the inside when done Bruins Sockhead Hat Pattern: Socked Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure (free) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic Fingering weigh yarn in Bruins Tailgate Party Colorway Unicorn Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by  Ana Paula Rimoli (library book) Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted Hook: C Crochet Hexagon Washcloth H hook Pattern: Tutorial from Make & Do Crew Crafty Adventures Project Life App In the Everyday Joy Themed Cards there is a card that says "knitting is my happy place" From the Armchair   Designs: Created 5 new shawl designs, 2 of which have already been published: Riley Rose & My Own Backyard Events: We've had so much fun with the Splash Pad KAL, the 3rd Annual Pigskin Party & 12 Months to Christmas KAL Fiber Events Vogue Knitting Live- January Stitches West- February Rhode Island Fiber Fest, NH Sheep and Wool, MA Sheep and Wool- May Fiber Revival- August Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival- September Rhinebeck- October KAL News Announced last of 2016 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes!  12 Months to Christmas 2017 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. New Year-long Craft along- WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt   Pigskin Party Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES! Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. 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 Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsorsCheck out our amazing sponsors. 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! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers Key Details Mentioned in this Episode- December Huddle Winners & Instagram Winners Announced WIPs Interception Winners Announced Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works- Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won't start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off. Runs December 1- January 15th Small & Self Indulgent Interception- Sponsored by Knit Knight Designs  Cast-on on/after January 1. Finish by January 31. Create project 300 yards to less- that you plan to keep for yourself. Could be something to wear or something for your home. Anything that will be a bright spot in your life. Just tell us why it brings you joy to make/have etc. Events Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017 Women's March Boston January 21, 2017 11a-3p Life in Focus I talked about my plans for a Happiness Project for 2017. For more information, check out Gretchen Rubin's website. On a Happy Note  Christmas & New Year's! SNOW! For a video click here. Going to the library! 30 min of Zumba w/ my favorite instructor.  Quote of the Week "What I know for sure is that pleasure is energy reciprocated.  What you put out, comes back. Your base level of pleasure is determined by how you view your whole life. "  --Oprah Winfrey from What I know for sure ---------------   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook 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 104 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Knits4Comfort   Off the Needles   White Ninja Yarn: Bernat worsted weight Hook: C (2.75 mm) No pattern- details written up in project page linked above   Sylvie the Ballerina Kitty Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C (2.75 mm) Pattern: Sylvie the Ballerina from Bubbles and Bongos on Easy (not available on Ravelry)   Legwarmers for Riley Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old. Outfits for Riley's doll     (need  to photograph) Triple Luxe Cowl Yarn: madelinetosh vintage in Neon Peach Colorway (2 skeins) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Pattern: Triple Luxe Cowl free crochet pattern by Stephanie Jessica Lau Chained about 175 sts. Followed pattern aside from cast on number.     Matt's Ice Cream Quart Cozy  Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable Solids (worsted/aran acrylic yarn) Hook: H Pattern- improvised.   Grammy's shawl Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport Needles: US 8 Pattern: New design, half hex shape   On the Needles Riley's Mittens Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson 8-12 year old size for Riley who is 8.   Penguin Amigurumi Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black Hook: C (2.75mm) Pattern: Penguin Amigurumi by  Mariska Vos-Bolman   Dan’s Extra Crazy Socks Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Pattern: OMG heel Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Brainstorming I talked a bit about potential plans for 2017!     KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsy Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White New Horizons Set by Jenn Sheelen   Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. 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 Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsors 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! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode-   WIPs Interception- still running-- through 12/31 Finish some WIPs that you started before 9/8 Rules are posted in the Chat Thread and the FO Thread. Please post any/all questions in the Questions Thread. Prizes * $30 gift certificate to Knitters Brewing Company * DubbleBubble Sock Kit by Knitters Brewing Company * A set of Inversibles (Bounce fingering weight base - two 200-yard skeins) from Fibernymph Dye Works * $25 Gift Certificate to Beautiful Syster (Project bag maker) on Etsy * A pattern of the winner's choice from Knit Knight Designs * A pattern of winner's choice from Brenda Castiel * A pattern of winner's choice from Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Company Points- 25 points for each WIP you finish before 12/8. No yardage points, sponsor points. No other points at all. 25 max. Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won't start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off. Runs December 1- January 15th Check out the threads for details- Chat Thread & FO Thread January Interception- Sponsored by Knit Knight Designs Small and Self Indulgent: check out the Chat Thread Cast-on on/after January 1. Finish by January 31. Create project 300 yards to less- that you plan to keep for yourself. Could be something to wear or something for your home. Anything that will be a bright spot in your life. Just tell us why it brings you joy to make/have etc. Check out the threads for more details. Events Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017   On a Happy Note   Kris and Aila in Miracle on 34th Street the Musical Sitting by the Christmas tree Friends' Christmas Parties! Getting a new (to me) car! Sending Christmas cards this year Quote of the Week From Miracle on 34th Street   "I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor, you know. I'm a symbol. I'm a symbol of the human ability to be able to suppress the selfish and hateful tendencies that rule the major part of our lives. If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed to a life dominated by doubt." -Kris Kringle     ---------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Recorded on November 24, 2016 Book Talk starts at 17:45 Our annual fall Sweater KAL will run from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions! Enter to win a copy of the ebook Grown by Kate Oakley here.  This thread will close December 1. Giveaway for Helen Stewart's Curious Handmade Knitvent 2016 will run until December 1st.  Helen has kindly given us 5 copies to gift to the lucky recipients! Barb is giving away an unopened Chinook Shawl Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  This giveaway will last until December 15th. Knitting Barb’s FO’s: Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson using leftover Cascade Eco Plus in the brown colorway. Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Tracie’s FOs Skykomish by Lee Meredith in Ella Rae Silkience Vanilla Socks in Araucania Ranco Sock Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Barb has cast on: Café ua Lait hat by Kathryn C. (free pattern on Rav) using Knit Picks Swish DK in the Hollyberry colorway Tilbury Mittens – by Chrissy Graham (yes, another test knit! so no Ravelry page yet) using Cattail Knits Nugget’s Girlfriend DK in the Sexy Eyes colorway. And continues working on: Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi Grenadine by Amy Christoffers using Plymouth Mushishi Tupshin Socks, using leftover Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways Tracie has cast on: Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock And continues working on: Water and Sky by Veera Valimaki in Tracie Too in the Quail colorway Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Books: Barb Finished Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCrieght Tracie Finished:  Shirley by Susan Scarf Merrell Pippi Longstocking byAstrid Lindgren The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Journal of the Dead: A Story of Friendship and Murder in the New Mexico Desert by Jason Kersten Barb is reading: Adnan’s Story by Rabia Choudry Ordinary Grace by William Kent Kreuger Tracie is Reading: The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Pamela Mingle The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon  

Recorded on November 11, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 33:00 Our annual fall Sweater KAL will run from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions! Amplitude pattern by Greg Cohoon – listen to the end of this episode to find out who won. Current Giveaways: 1.  The givaway for an ebook copy of Grown by Kate Oates will run until December 1st.  Enter to win a copy of the ebook here. 2.  Giveaway for Helen Stewart's Curious Handmade Knitvent 2016 will run until December 1st.  Helen has kindly given us 5 copies to gift to the lucky recipients! 3.  Barb is giving away a Chinook Shawl Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  The kit has never been opened. This giveaway will last until December 15th.   KNITTING Tracie has finished: For Good Hat by Megan Williams in Berocco Vintage 3 Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose Barb’s FOs Jayla's Christmas Bear using scraps of yarn Intergalactic Shawl by Jan Heibert, using Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways, and Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn in the Peapod colorway Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using 3 different colors of Encore Tweed Worsted Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts by Lisa Beamer, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Maize Mitts #3 by Tin Can Knits, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using Noro Kureyon in the 381 colorway Tracie has Cast-On Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: Water and Sky by Veera Valimaki in Tracie Too in the Quail colorway Skykomish by Lee Meredith in Ella Rae Silkience Vanilla Socks using Araucania Ranco Sock Barb has cast-on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using scraps of worsted weight yarn The Tupshin Socks, using leftover Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways Another pair of Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using leftover Cascade Eco Plus in a brown colorway A Sweet-ish Fish (by Susan B. Anderson) ornament using leftover DK yarn Barb is continuing to work on: Grenadine by Amy Christoffers using Plymouth Mushishi Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi  BOOKS Tracie Finished:  Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue by Marion Chesney A Thousand Pardons by Jonathan Dee Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith Barb Finished: No One You Know by Michelle Richmond Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James Tracie is reading Shirley by Susan Scarf Merrell Pippi Longstocking byAstrid Lindgren Barb is reading Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCrieght Adnan’s Story by Rabia Choudry Movies mentioned (Movie trailers linked): Girl on the Train A Man Called Ove Barb talked about a new Netflix series, Doctor Foster Barb and Tracie discussed the audio podcast, My Favorite Murder  

Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Bronwyn and Sarah joined me for the episode this week. A big thank you to sponsors of the Knitting Pipeline Retreat: Klose Knit in Urbana IL The Fiber Universe, Peoria IL Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Washington IL Le Mouton Rouge Knittery, Bloomington IL Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Episode 5: The Sound Of Unraveling In Episode 5,Greg and Joey findthe sound of unraveling. Notes Beard Length Measuring Shirt Knitter's Pride Karbonz — Greg and Joey both love these needles and are totally open to a sponsorship deal with Knitter's Pride. Podcasts: Down Cellar Studio Podcast ACTuallyKNITting Podcast 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast Knitmore Girls Podcast Ewe University Podcast Yarns at Hin Hoo Podcast Projects: The Casual Friday Dog Sweater by Lion Brand Yarn — Joey's knitting this for his dog (project page) Basic Socks a la Jeanne by Jeanne Shrader — Greg knitted this for his mom (project page) Genevieve's Tube Socks by Jasmin & Gigi Knitmore — Greg knitted this for his daughter (project page) Untangled by Samiha Qureshi — Greg knitted this for himself (project page) Gramma's Dishcloth (Grandmother's 2nd Favorite) by PJ Allen — Greg's favorite dishcloth pattern This Old House New Yankee Workshop Knitting Addiction — a yarn shop in the Outer Banks of NC that Greg loves to visit Red Heart Scrubby Yarn — great for dishcloths! Cognitive Anchoring — the science behind why it's a great idea to knit simple things during meetings and conferences so that you can pay attention better Respect the Spindle (affiliate link) by Abby Franquemont — an excellent book on spinning with a spindle Help Me Find A Hat Pattern — the thread to help Joey find a hat pattern that approximates his son's favorite hat Andre Sue Knits etsy shop — Greg won a sock blank from her shop and is planning on knitting a shawl from it, either the: Come What May by Susan B. Anderson, or Fireflies Rising by Helen Steward Sugar Maple Wikipedia Page Little Waiting for Winter Mittens and Waiting for Winter Mittens patterns by Susan B. Anderson Daily Haiku: 2010 (affiliate link) — Greg's first book of silly haiku Rudolf Steiner

Episode 4 - Stitches Leaving the Ranch In Episode 4, Greg and Joey may have left the ranch, but eventually seem to have found their way back. Be sure to listen to the end for information about the very first Unraveling Podcast contest. Notes Red Heart Scrubby Yarn — great for dishcloths! Gramma's Dishcloth (Grandmother's 2nd Favorite) by PJ Allen — Greg's favorite dishcloth pattern Knitting Pipeline podcast Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch from the Sensational Knitted Socks (affiliate link) book — Joey's sock that will never end Crochet Dog Sweaters — Joey's working on The Casual Friday Dog Sweater Dancing With The Stars Doctor Who Basic Socks a la Jeanne by Jeanne Shrader — Greg is knitting these socks for his Mom for Christmas Mastering The Knits Podcast — Greg is participating in the#ElvesWorkshopAlong contest TNNA Master Hand Knitting Program KnitmoreGirls Podcast #ScrappyPreemieHatKAL Chatter and FO threads World Prematurity Day — November 17 Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern Knitting Daddy Designs Ravelry Group Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial — the tutorial that Greg uses to sew project bags Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway (TBUG) Ukulele World Congress Stash: A Place For Yarn — Joey visited this LYS when he was in Florida Tranquilla scarf by Kim Neuhauser — Joey got a kit for this Daddy Kool Records — Joey visited this record shop after visiting Stash Crochet Magic Loop Knitting Magic Loop Tony by Taiga Hilliard Designs — Joey is knitting this hat Knitter's Pride Karbonz — Greg and Joey both love these needles HiyaHiya Needles — Joey's new needles Joey's YouTube Channel — lots of ukulele-playing videos Knit The Bridge – Lindley Park — Greensboro's first yarn bomb Little Waiting for Winter Mittens and Waiting for Winter Mittens patterns by Susan B. Anderson  

Hi, Knitters,If you can't see the video for the email subscribers click here to see the video on YouTube!Here are the pertinent links for today's podcast:You are now able to subscribe to my video podcast through iTunes by searching for my name, Susan B. Anderson, and clicking on the subscribe button! Hooray! I will continue to post on my YouTube Channel and you can subscribe there as well.Ravelry Pattern Shop 25% off sale goes through tomorrow, March 31st, 2014! discount code: THINKSPRINGDyeabolical Yarns and FiberPrairie Ridge ShawlInfinite TwistWaiting for Winter MittensDouble Marl spinning technique on the Knitty BlogHow I Make My Socks (free sock pattern)Regia Super JacquardTolt Yarn & WoolSwan's Island YarnJill Draper Makes StuffKnit Spin Farm podcastKnit Spin Farm Etsy ShopSisters Baking Company (Rain City Crunch granola!)Fibre Space ~ come see me!!! April 4-6th, 2014Wisconsin Craft Market (Patons Kroy sock yarn)There you go!best, susie