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  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!  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 120 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Saco River Socks Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way ( Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 64 grams-  256.3 meters   Gray + Black Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 69 grams-  296.5 meters   Black/Gray Patons Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 75 grams-  227.7 meters My Stash Dash Total (as compared to last year) 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects   Frankensocks #5 and #6 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Reese's Christmas Stocking 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) On the Needles   Erik's Christmas Stocking 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)   Frankensock #7 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams     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. Navy Cuff (Cascade Heritage Sock), then rainbow. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf.   Crafty Adventures   Aila made a memory/memento box out of scrapbooking supplies and a photo calendar Riley, Aila and Millie all made tulle tied flip flops: Here's a link to a tutorial that is similar to what we did. Aila painted some pottery at the South Shore Pottery Shop I am nearly finished with my January-June Project Life Pages! 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 first 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.     4th Annual Pigskin Party KAL     Details Discussed on This Episode: Rules Pre-Game Chat Roster The Draft Prize Thread + Coupon Thread Full list of sponsors will be announced soon but you’ll get sneak peek by looking at the Prize Thread. Check out the Exclusive items by our Pro Shop Sponsors. Events Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 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 Contest, News and Notes I announced the winner of the Yeksa Shawl by Janine McCarty of the Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Life in Focus My September Plan: Learning  I'm thinking about taking a Craftsy class, trying new knitting or crochet techniques, taking out some library books. Do you have any suggestions from me? On a Happy Note   We saw America and 3 Dog Night at South Shore Music Circus. My friends came to visit for the weekend and we celebrated my grandmother's birthday. I enjoyed the Solar Eclipse, but even funnier is this video Total Eclipse of the Heart Literal Video. I met up with some knitting friends at Slum Brew in Assembly Row Somerville.  We've had lots of summer fun with the nieces and nephews. Sleepovers, crafts, dance camps etc! Dan and I kayaked the North River. The first half was amazing. The rest was a struggle but we survived! Ha! The kids contracted lice and so kindly shared it with me. Sigh. If you ever have the misfortune, my recommendation is to go to a professional place like this instead of using the drugstore shampoos! Signed up for hiit training for 4 weeks with my work friends. We survived! Quote of the Week "Happiness and misery consist in a progression towards better or worse; it does not matter how high up or low down you are, it depends not on this, but on the direction in which you are tending."   -- Samuel Butler   Bonus audio from the nieces at the end! ------   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 119 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note   Off the Needles   Jujuy  Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Needles:US 5 (3.75 mm) Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering- 3 colorways Stash Dash= motivation to finish it!  798.4 meters     Cozy Christmas Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Used 291.9 meters of yarn   Stash Dash Total 5,520.2meters     On the Needles   Saco River Socks Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Cast on for our Saco River trip.  First sock finished. Second sock past heel. Will finish before Stash Dash ends on August 20th.   Brainstorming Finish Reese Stocking Crochet Erik's Stocking Lengthen  Construction Zone sweater Finish at least 1 pair of socks before Stash Dash ends Red Monster for Will   From the Armchair Budgets + Cents Podcast: Transforming Your Money Story Book: I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam She Can Make (a new knitting audio podcast) with Kate and Lindsey. Check them out! 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 first 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. Splash Pad Party 2017 Winners Announced! Check out the prize thread for photos and details about prizes The Pigskin Party KAL kicks off September 7th. More details in the next episode but for now check out these threads. Rules Pre-Game Chat Roster Prize Thread + Coupon Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Events   Stash Dash KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast runs May 26-August 20, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 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 A Weekend with Ann Weaver: Steeking and Finishing at Neighborhood Fiber Company November 18 + 19 I am going to see Gretchen Rubin on her book tour on September 12th at the Brattle Theater. To see if the tour is coming to a location near you check out this website. There you can find more details about Gretchen’s new Four Tendencies Book, her other books and her podcast (all of which I enjoy and find incredibly useful).   Contest, News and Notes   Yeksa Shawl by Janine McCarty of the Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast on YouTube If you like my Tan House Brook or Aila Grace I think you'd like this. Kits for this pattern are available on her website at www.yarnandewe.com Come over to the Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of this beautiful pattern. Life in Focus   August-Happiness Project focus: home and love Getting back on track with minimizing our/our home's impact on the environment because that is important to me Began using my reusable iced coffee cup again Set of 8 metal straws from Amazon Made a kit for my purse with fork, knife, spoon, cloth napkin and metal straw. haven’t used it yet, but I’m excited for the opportunity. Talking with Dan about reducing our plastics- buying items with less/no packaging or glass/tin containers. Decorating our home and making it feel more homey--- put this on the back burner until fall On a Happy Note   I bought gorgeous black lace dress for my cousin's wedding. I went to see the Red Sox with my brother. They didn't play because of rain but we had a great night. Mom and Dad asked us about going to dinner and we ended up spending 2+ hours with an old childhood friend and her husband who saw us check in on Facebook! Dan and I went camping at the State Park behind our house as a test run for our Saco River Trip. Saco River Trip. 3 days/2 nights, starting in North Conway NH and ending at the Brownfield Bridge in Brownfield, ME. About 26 miles. Much of that we didn’t even paddle. Gear all worked great. It was so peaceful, gorgeous scenery. Need a laugh? Check out this video by Jim Gaffigan- Seafood 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 118 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 On a Happy Note     Thank you to this episode's sponsors Colorful Eclectic, Dragonfly Fibers, KnitCircus Yarns   Come chat about this episode in the Ravelry group! Off the Needles   Amma Granny Square Top Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Hook: C 2.75 mm Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color Finished last year and brought it to Key West. The bottom trim got stuck on something in my suitcase and unraveled so I ripped back and finished it again. Peregrine Falcon Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website. Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C This is made in many pieces. Finishing instructions aren't great but the FO is cute!     New Stash Dash Total: 4,429.9 meters On the Needles   Reese's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Black/Gray Patons Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams First sock is done.   Cozy Christmas Socks Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Holly Jolly Christmas Socks Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   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   Jujuy  Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Needles:US 5 (3.75) Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering   Brainstorming Will wants another crochet monster like Rock n Rolla (aka Binky the Bubbly Monster- free pattern) Sunday Slippers; super cute free pattern for Super Bulk Slippers Mimic - boxy short sleeved pullover Tiles for Miles free crochet Baby Blanket pattern From the Armchair Finished reading Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty Crafty Blog post re: 7 Smart Hacks to Crochet Perfectly Straight Edges 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 first 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.     Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here. Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Prize Thread Questions Thread     Key Details Mentioned in this Episode Use coupon code AUGUST at periwinklesheep.com From Aug 1-15 to get 15% off your order. Finish your projects by 7/31- but don't forget you have until 8/5 to post the details in the Summer Celebration Thread.   Be sure to check out our Pro Shop Sponsors   Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers The Pigskin Party will start up at the end of August! Interested in sponsoring, get the details and first chance at Pro Shop spots by signing up for my email newsletter and clicking the box to say you're interested in Sponsorship Opportunities. Events Fiber Revival: Saturday August 12 from 9a-4p at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury, MA Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24, 2017 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, 25 Garden St Rhinebeck NY 12572- Legacy Fiber Artz, Andre Sue Knits, Sucre Sucre Minatures (Chelsea), Knit Cahoots (Cori and Megan), Fat Squirrel Speaks (AmyBeth) Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Contest, News & Notes Thank you to Knitters Pride for allowing me to giveaway a set of their Knitter's Pride- Knit Blockers to one lucky winner. Tune in to see if you won!   Forgot to tell you my other favorite Knitters Pride Product: Nova Platina (I prefer fixed circulars)   Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- July= Focus on Family Played a board game called Spontuneous with my cousins, aunt and uncle. I'm not usually huge into board games but this was fun and I'm glad I chose to say yes! We went to a movie night at local shopping center. I love the new Beauty and the Beast. Kids had a blast (Garret spent half the night talking about hand knit socks and coming up with his 2-part sock idea) I made it a point to go up to Camp to see my cousin for my great uncle's memorial service. So great to spend quality time with my cousin who lives in Florida. On a Happy Note Kayaking Christi78 reached out to say: " Really enjoyed this episode. Just thought I'd toss out that LL Bean offers great trips, including my favorite - a full moon paddle around Casco Bay. When we went we saw seals and it was a magical date night." Dan and I did about 8 miles of kayaking in NH last week. I love it so much!  I've been experimenting with getting at least 70g of protein per day to see if it will help me build muscle and potentially lose a pound or two. Some resources I mentioned My Fitness Pal (app and website Garden of Life Raw Chocolate Protein Powder, 365 Grass Fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, Garden of Life Raw Unflavored Protein Protein Pancakes- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 whole egg, 2 tbsp PB2. Syrup- 2 tbsp PB2 plus some water.  -----------   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!

This episode I am grateful for reaching 100 episodes, recap my 2015 goals, and share several new WIPs that have been under wraps for a bit.  Stay tuned after the closing music for some previously unaired audio from the "sound check" before the pilot episode.Rearview MirrorRecap/Check-in for 2015 goals and #stashdownthrowdownDriveMama VertebraeHalloween SocksArne & Carlos SocksDCS Pigskin Party with BostonJen A quick detour with news that will provide context to the next few WIPsNewborn VertebraeGo BuffaloRainbow Ripple Baby BlanketWhere Shall We Go Today?A new segment to answer your questions.  This episode I talk all about choosing projects for travel and vacation knittingRoad TripsWestern CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18Come Find me on the InterwebsRavelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPeriscope - Commuter KnitterEmail - commuterknitter@gmail.comShow notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.comGoogle + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04