• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: US I (5.5 mm)
• Yarn: Malabrigo Ríos in the Teal Feather Colorway (2 skeins)
• 380 Meters

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 297 Meters

• Pattern: to be released along with GoodReader Tutorial
• Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream in the Greige colorway
• Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
• 28 Meters

• Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial
• Yarn: leftover sock yarn
• Hook: D 3.25 mm
• Instructions on how to make half hexagons
• 1782 Meters

• Pattern: Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles (free knitting pattern)
• Yarn: Bijou Spun (75/25 Yak/Merino) DK weight yarn in Color 50-034 (teal/blue
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Started in October 2014. Made the second in 4 train rides & about 30 minutes on a Sunday morning

On the Needles

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash
• Hook: J (6 mm)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper
• Hook: J (6 mm)

• Pattern: TBD
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Photos include some of the adventures in knitting during a 3.5 hour commute after a train de-railed. I only got a few minutes of knitting here and there, but I was grateful.

• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash
• Inspired by IG post from knitmom2one
• My blanket:

Brainstorming

• Sandy Shores Cover Up by Anna Riley. $3.50 Crochet pattern.
• Inmost Cardigan by Linda Skuja

From the Armchair

• YouTube podcast- Ocean State Yarncast : hosted by Coral and Rachel.
• Audio Podcast: Craft Cook Read Repeat Hosted by Monica and Cortney.

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 June Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
• Official Rules for 2019 

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019

• January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
• February- KnitCircus Yarns
• March- Holly Press Fibers
• April- Fibernymph Dye Works
• May – Another Crafty Girl 
• June- Flying Finn Yarns
• July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn 

Splash Pad Party

• Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • For Official Rules, click here.
  • Poolside Chat
  • Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
  • Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items
  • Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread
  • Follow #splashpadParty ’19 on Instagram

Pro Shop Sponsors

• AdoreKnit
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Infinite Twist
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Pearl & Plum
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store
• a girl and her wool
• Heddi Craft Designs
• Kino Knits
• Knit/ Wit Designs
• Knitting Daddy Designs
• Love in Stitches
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Remade by Hand Designs
• Windswept Designs

Events

 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

Contest, News & Notes

Ice Time Hat featured on Style Craft blog on 5/30/19

My latest shawl pattern is now available on Ravelry!

Riley Rose Hat is a 5-colored slouchy hat based on the stitch patterns in my Riley Rose shawl. It is an easy to knit hat project where the stitch patterns and colors change just often enough to keep you from getting bored! Pairs beautifully with the Riley Rose Shawl & Cowl.

 

Get your copy today!

Life in Focus

• Building muscle- I am still working hard and learning to better find the fine line between pushing myself hard enough without going too far and causing a real pain flare.
• Design- the Riley Rose Hat is my 6th pattern of year (Goal=10).

On a Happy Note

• Met knitting friends at Article 15 Brewing. Saw friend and designer Jenn Sheelen
• Enjoyed my nieces’ Riley and Millie’s dance recital.
• Kayaking Sunday Whitman’s pond in Weymouth MA

Quote of the Week

“Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere wholeheartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation.”

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl Free crochet pattern
• Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway. 2 skeins
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Meters: 889

• Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: US I (5.5 mm)
• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca, 50% wool, 50% alpaca. 2 skeins
• Meters: 384

• Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: US H (5.0 mm)
• Yarn: Madeline Tosh Twist Light in the Opaline colorway (2 skeins)
• Meters: 884

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Meters: 192

On the Needles

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash
• Hook: J (6 mm)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper
• Hook: J (6 mm)

Brainstorming

• Stash Dash 2019 Goal: 15k
• Stash Dash 2019 Set in my Projects- click here to see my projects.
• A summer top for me. Debating between the Midnight Top, Britannia Beach Boxy Sweater and the most likely contender is the  Vanier V-Neck Tunic
• 2 crochet Christmas stockings
• I may add border on crochet hexagon blanket- a good chance to try new edging. Have any ideas for me?
• Christmas gifts- socks, shawls and toys. Also considering the Resistance Hat, a Boxy by Joji Locatelli, a cowl with leftovers from my Holly Press Fibers minis held with white for my niece Riley, another Hibernate blanket
• I recently ordered: from Holly Press Fibers- To Hike or To Knit Self striping- purple, mauve, orange taupe & the Pearl & Plum- Splash Pad Exclusive Project Bag 

From the Armchair

• The Fix on ABC (10 episodes, 1st season)
• Bless this Mess on ABC  (6 episode, 1st season)
• Yarn Punk- Episode 104 of the Be Hooked Crochet Podcast. Check out Vincent’s website. Find him on Instagram as Knot.Bad  & yarnpunk

Crafty Adventures

• I made Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies with Emelyn. Click here for the recipe.

• We also made more melted crayon art. She used a wooden board, I used a canvas. We both made jellyfish. painted the top with watercolor and/or acrylic paint.

In My Travels

Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground

• First time out on Kayaks for the season
• Dan bought us a new tent, Grand Hut 4, – worked out great.
• We hiked at Wolfe’s Neck State Park
• Visited Maine Beer Company : They’re doing great things. Check out 1% for the Planet 
• Bought some yarn at Mother of Purl Yarn Shop

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2019

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (only 3 yards or less can remain). 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 
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019

Official Rules for 2019 

• January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
• February- KnitCircus Yarns
• March- Holly Press Fibers
• April- Fibernymph Dye Works
• May – Another Crafty Girl 
• June- Flying Finn Yarns
• July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn

• Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • For Official Rules, click here.
  • Pre Pool opener chat
  • Poolside Chat (to be opened 6/1)
  • Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
  • Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items
  • Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread

Pro Shop Sponsors

• AdoreKnit
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Infinite Twist
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Pearl & Plum
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store
• a girl and her wool
• Heddi Craft Designs
• Kino Knits
• Knit/ Wit Designs
• Love in Stitches
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Remade by Hand Designs
• Windswept Designs

Events

• 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

Contest, News & Notes

• Ann Weaver is donating all pattern sale income to ACLU through end of June!
• I ran a little pop-up contest over Memorial Day weekend on Instagram. Check out #getoutsideandcraft It’s SO fun seeing what you were up to! Let’s keep it going all year!

Life in Focus

2019 goals- 10 patterns + Build Muscle

• #30x30stopstroke challenge going well. I’ve exercised 30 minutes a day everyday this month!
• Design- I’ve been experimenting with a new shawl shape that was giving me fits. Then I stopped and focused on my goal–10 patterns. Not specific patterns. And I asked myself what if this was easy? That flipped the switch and now I’m swatching a new idea I’m psyched about. Why make it hard?! It’s not necessary!

On a Happy Note

• 15th anniversary
  • Went out for beer and early dinner after a very long day at work
• 30x30stopstroke challenge- so far every day in May
• Lots of good walks.
• Trader Joe’s flowers. $5.99 last 2 weeks.

Quote of the Week

• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

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)

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)

• 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?

From the Armchair

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• I also mentioned Gretchen Rubin’s Better than Before& Jon Acuff’s Finish

 In My Travels

• Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Punta Cana- we stayed at the Iberostar Punta Cana. 
• 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 

• 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

Official Rules for 2019 

• January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
• February- KnitCircus Yarns
• March- Holly Press Fibers
• April- Fibernymph Dye Works
• May – Another Crafty Girl 
• June- Flying Finn Yarns
• July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn

Splash Pad Party– runs June 1 through July 31 2019

 

• Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • For Official Rules, click here.
  • Pre Pool opener chat
  • Poolside Chat (to be opened 6/1)
  • Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
  • Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items
  • Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread
  • Use #splashpadparty19 to show us what you’re up to to prep for the Splash Pad
• Sponsor Spots STILL AVAILABLE. Click here to learn more!

Pro Shop Sponsors

1. AdoreKnit
2. Fibernymph Dye Works
3. Holly Press Fibers
4. Infinite Twist
5. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
6. Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
7. Kitchen Counter Crafter
8. Knit Style Yarns
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Pearl & Plum
11. Prairie Bag Works
12. Sunsoaked Yarns

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Heddi Craft Designs
• Kino Knits
• Knit/ Wit Designs
• Love in Stitches
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Remade by Hand Designs
• Windswept Designs

 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

• Beginning of a new design is always scary for me but I talk a bit about how I work through that.
• I also got a lot of value out of  he Life Coach School- Episode 266 Why Change is Hard

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.
• 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.

Quote of the Week

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