Thank you for tuning in to Episode 157 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
- Contest, News & Notes
- Ask me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
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Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
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Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Acrobat color way
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Pattern: A Very Little Giraffe by Annaboo’s House- free crochet pattern available on website not for download
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Hook: B (2.25 mm)
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Yarn: leftover super wash worsted yarn in yellow, brown and cream.
On the Needles
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Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
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Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
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Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Sunset Stripes color way- black + white self patterning, orange, red, yellow and purple.
Brainstorming
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Travel projects for my upcoming trip to Portugal & Spain.
- Current plan- 1 pair of socks & 2 skein crochet shawl project for the Dragon Belly shawl by Johanna Lindahl.
- While in Barcelona & Spain I am planning to buy yarn to bring back (and work on while there as needed)
From the Armchair
- Highly Recommend the podcast Still Processing podcast. Specifically the Fantasies episode
- Almost 30 podcast: 196 – An Inclusive Conversation on Implicit Bias, Systemic Oppression, and Racial Equity with Rachel Rosen
- The Case Against Adnan Syed on HBO
Crafty Adventures
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I bought 2 king sheets at Savers. Sewed together. Threw them over my Christmas tree + tied on each side. Stored for the season (yes i know its nearly spring)! Quick and dirty but it works!
In My Travels
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I shared stories from Farm Fiber Days at Russell’s Garden Center
- Hung out with Lisa, Anne & Ryan
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Got such a positive response to my new Ice Time Hat which was really exciting!
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Lisa is knitting sample for Lisa Dachinger Wools for use at future events!
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Judy Sullivan from Clover Works Farm who will knitting up an Ice Time hat sample soon too!
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I bought two skeins of DK from A Hundred Ravens
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Two skeins SW merino/yak and silk fingering $18 each from Friends in Fiber
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Nice chatting with Dianne of Lady Dye Yarns
KAL News
Slay the Stash 2019
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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!
- Official Rules for 2019
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Check out the March Post
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
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February winner announced!
Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019
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January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
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February- KnitCircus Yarns
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March- Holly Press Fibers
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April- Fibernymph Dye Works
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May – Another Crafty Girl
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June- Flying Finn Yarns
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July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
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August- Knit Style Yarns
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September- Artistic Lilly
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October – Infinite Twist
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November- 716 Knit
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December – Hypnotic Yarn
Events
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Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17
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CT Sheep & Wool: April 27 9-4rain or shine
Contest, News & Notes
I released 2 new patterns on 3/8/19: Ice Time Hat & Ice Time Cowl
The Ice Time Hat is a 2-color hat worked with mosaic knitting (so you’re never using more than 1 color in any given row). After the brim, you change colors every 2 rounds which I promise will have you saying “just one more round!” after each one. The pattern effect is achieved using slipped stitches and simple 1×1 cables. Perfect for even an adventurous beginner. If you like the hat, be sure to check out the matching Ice Time Cowl.
Check out #icetimehat on Instagram to find other color combinations that testers + knitters have used.
Ice Time Hat
Yarn
- Main Color used 80 yards / 73 meters | Contrast Color used 65 yards / 60 meters
- Sample knit in Legacy Fiber Artz DK. Main Color= Vanilla Bean (cream) & Contrast Color= Grey Gardens (gray)
Finished Size
- Size: 18 in. / 45.75 cm around & 9 in. / 23 cm tall
- Fits head: 19-21.5 in. / 48.25-54.75 cm around
- I’ve found it fits nearly every teen and adult I’ve tried it on. If you need a larger hat, you could try going up a needle size and using worsted weight yarn (be sure to check gauge first of course)
Ice Time Cowl
Yarn
- Main Color used: 120 yards / 110 meters
- Contrast Color used: 96 yards / 88 meters
- Sample knit in Legacy Fiber Artz DK. Main Color= Vanilla Bean (cream). Contrast Color= Grey Gardens (gray)
Finished Size
* Size: 20.5 inches / 52 cm around & 12 in. / 30.5 cm tall
Ask Me Anything
Tune in to hear my answers to these questions!
Designs coming up:
- I am working on a new DK weight triangular shawl design. Nearly done! Yarn: Suburban Stitcher DK in thePredictability colorway! Totally in love with it!
- Working on a Riley Rose hat idea to coordinate with the cowl and shawl
On a Happy Note
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Our new couch and recliner were delivered!
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Garret’s 9th Birthday Sleepover
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ThredUP Goody Box- I got one recently and loved it. If you’re interested, please use my referral code. to get $10 off!
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Birthday dinner for my friend Megg
- I’m still sore from straining muscles in my ribs at Altitude with Millie… and my treadmill died, but I’m finally getting back to the gym and feeling good.
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Skype with Marta- to do more Barcelona trip prep. Any tips for Porto or Barcelona? Let me know!
Quote of the Week
Be steady and well-ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work.
—Gustave Flaubert
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Thank you for tuning in!
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