Episode 161: Beachy Knits & Brainstorming

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 161 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
  • On the Needles
  • Brainstorming
  • 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: Infinite Twist, Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks & Fibernymph Dye Works

On the Needles

  • Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
  • Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)Patons Kroy Tourmaline Stripes0B8ECF24-F97A-4A83-86D9-B4FE2DB1DD06
  • Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
  • Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
  • Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)Paintbox Stripes-Autumn
  • Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl (Free crochet pattern)
  • Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)

I’m working on another sample for a new design that will match the Riley Rose Shawl & Riley Rose Cowl.  This hat is knit out of Holly Press Fibers Sheepish minis (5 colors) – Petticoat series.

Brainstorming

Just back from beach vacation. Wore my Amma crochet top and my Easy Swim Cover up which is making me want to whip up something else for summer. Any suggestions?56D1AF13-CA4D-4843-BDC2-555209B65DC7 D0267CFE-C792-4E32-82EC-F48E199F1CFF
Amma Crochet Top

From the Armchair

 Tune in to hear my review and some highlights from Atomic Habits by James Clear

 In My Travels

  • Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Punta Cana- we stayed at the Iberostar Punta Cana. 6D24BDF5-73B2-49B3-987B-486EA0129C95
  • 20 of us went to celebrate Dan’s friend’s Dad’s 80th birthday. We ordered these silly t-shirts as surprise and he loved them. T-shirts are from Arielle’s Treasures C7590AFF-1BBA-4BAD-8D90-2C1EA2819078 A0C11E8A-22D1-40F0-B1F7-63BD8B2D13AF
Travel Tips
  • Run water through coffee maker (without coffee) to heat it.
  • Finally got our answer to “how much sunscreen is enough?” Answer: 7 days, 2 people, 3 spray sunscreens (plus something for face). Rashguard and hats are a must.
  • Traveling with own water bottle was great. Dan and I filled with ice and water at breakfast lunch and dinner to always have water with us. I brought small container dish soap and cleaned in room with a face cloth.
  • Have a pen handy for immigration and custom forms. Pack an extra for a friend too!
  • Always negotiate price with vendors when prices aren’t listed. It may feel weird – and you have to be willing to walk away. They WILL let you walk away if they’re not going to make a profit.

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2019
  • 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 (purchased before 2019) – and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
  • Check out the May Post Thank you to Another Crafty Girl for sponsoring in May!
  • Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019
Splash Pad Party– runs June 1 through July 31 2019
 Artwork - Tattoo Splash - BLUE
Pro Shop Sponsors
Snack Shack Sponsors

 Events

  • Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village: May 25-27 9:30a-5p One Day Pass $28 for adults, $26 senior, $14 kids
  • MA Sheep and Wool: May 26& 27 in Cummington, MA Fair Admission:Parking – $10 per car,  $15 for a two day pass
  • 19th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic– June 1 & 2-  Windsor Fairgrounds Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  June 1 & 2, 2019, 9 am – 4 pm  $5/adult, $8/adult 2 day pass $2/senior adult,  children under  12 are free. (3 hours from me- not sure I’ll be going)
  • World Wide Knit in Public Day– Saturday June 8th. Find an event near you!
  • Check out the “Where are Jen & Lisa” Thread in the group to see what events we’ll be attending and feel free to note where you’re going to find other friends also going!
 Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019
  • Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter

Life in Focus

2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle
Designs
Build Muscle
 
I’m participating in the #30x30stopstroke challenge
The goal is to get as many as of us as possible to exercise for 30 minutes a day for 30 days in May—to help prevent stroke, maintain and increase our physical and mental well-being, and have some fun!
I’ve been trying out something new called the “on the clock” challenge
  • I start stop watch on my phone when I first feel hungry. Drink some water and then see if the hunger stays the same or gets stronger. Many times I can go over an hour before anything really changes.D292F714-31DD-466A-BBA3-72139E2C4C0A
  • It’s fun when its a game and a good way to learn more about what my body actually needs. Hunger is not always an emergency.  I can eat any time I like… but its helped me realize I don’t always need a snack when I think I might.

On a Happy Note

  • Software upgrade at work went well!
  • Mother’s Day- with Mom, Dad, Gram and my cousin Gayle– played Skipbo, watched Red Sox and had a nice lunch together at Mom’s house. Shared stories and photos from our trip.F1AAABBC-9705-40A7-BA3B-72232A25BFA3 FBB6B492-E75F-4A75-8A2B-96F7963C2293

Quote of the Week

Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.
—Jim Rohn
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