Down Cellar Studio Podcast

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March 31, 2022Episode 229: 10 Years Later!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 229 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos, check out 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

Crafty Adventures

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Life in Focus

Ask Me Anything

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Yarn Sellar. Check out their Fiber Marketplace on Saturday 4/9/22 in York Beach Maine!
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Kris' Dance Shoe Legwarmers

Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)

Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway

Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

If you'd like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel

Blue Kamakaze Socks

Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
A's Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers

Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)

Yarn: Various Fingering Weight leftovers including Knit Picks Felici

Needles: US 1 5(2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Eme's Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi

Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Pumpkin Patch Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video.

Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box.

Sagamore Flyover Cowl

Pattern: in draft

Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)

Yarn: Sugarbush Dawson in the Graphite Gray Colorway- 50% Llama/50% Merino 100 grams, 151 meters

My Ravelry Project Page

Ribbing, mistake rib used in my Sagamore Flyover Hat pattern.

Kim's Christmas Stocking

Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White

Hook: G (4.00 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

From the Armchair

In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link

Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

I heard about this one on interview with the author on the Bad on Paper Podcast

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
March 11. 2022 was our 10 year podcast anniversary! THANK YOU to everyone who has listened, told a friend, left a review, purchased a pattern, joined my Patreon group, participated in a KAL. THANK YOU! I'm so appreciative.
Crafty Adventures
I helped Millie (age 10) with a craft kit: Mini Garden Unicorn- Amazon Affiliate Link
Knitting in Passing

I was gifted yarn from Megg in Ireland: Hedgehog Fibres– Sock Yarn (90% Merino, 10% nylon) in the Crush colorway. Pinks from light to magenta with yellows, oranges and royal blues.

My niece Millie received yarn from the nurse at her school whose daughter had taken up knitting and then given it up.

I ordered needles for Millie and cast on a cowl she wants to knit with the skein of yarn from A Hundred Ravens at Russell's Garden Center Farm Fiber Days at the beginning of March.

KAL News

Splash Pad Party '22 Call for Sponsors!

Sponsor Call: Deadline 4/25/22

Want to sign up (after you read the details)? Please fill out this Google Form

Info Page for Sponsors on my Website- click here

Kick Off Date- Monday 5/30- Memorial Day. Virtual Events.Sign ups for Participants coming soon

Life in Focus

Thanks to Nikki for telling us about the Hiking Project App (available for Apple & Android)

I shared an update on my plan to incorporate 20 min of movement/4 times per week into my life and a check in on my word for the year PAUSE.

Ask Me Anything

Tune in to hear more about killing acrylic. Check out this blog post from Sew Homey who found using a hair dryer to flatten acrylic worked best.

On a Happy Note

Something Rotten Musical

Garret's birthday sleepover

St. Patrick's Day with my cousins

Tom visiting from Ireland

A weeknight sleepover with Riley, Garret & Millie. Snuggles and reading Ply magazine from Suzanne during the kids' reading time before bed.

Oscar party

Dress shopping with Mom

Immersive Frida Exhibit in Boston with Melissa

Quote of the Week
Poet May Sarton on the importance of rest: "I always forget how important the empty days are, how important it may be sometimes not to expect to produce anything, even a few lines in a journal. A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of a room."

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March 15, 2022Episode 228: What's Old is New Again
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 228 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos check out my website by clicking here.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Some Years Later

Crafty Adventures

Knitting in Passing

In my Travels

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Megg's 40th Birthday Socks

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in Raspberry Cream Colorway (from my Yarnable February 2022 Subscription Box). Check out my YouTube Unboxing Video here.

Unicorn for Millie's 10th Birthday

Pattern: Unicorn Amigurumi by Amy Faulkner 4.90 Euros. About $5.50 crochet pattern (US & UK terms) Available on Etsy.

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (white). Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis (tail & mane)

My Ravelry Project Page

Bunny fix

Ravelry Project Page

Pattern: Best Bunny by Tamie Oldridge. Free crochet pattern from Lion Brand. Available as a PDF directly- click here.

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in purple. Repaired with Knit Picks Brava Worsted

Knit in October 2016

Milly Doll Makeover

Pattern: Mary, Millie & Morgan by Susan B. Anderson

My Ravelry Project Page

Knit in 2015.

7 years later she's getting a makeover.

Garret's Nana Blanket

My Ravelry Project Page

Hook: I (5.5. mm)

Yarn: likely Red Heart Super Saver

Fixing Garret's Nana blanket. I shared more on a blog post on my Down Cellar Studio Patreon!

I used the Crumpled Griddle stitch, which I believe is what my Nana used, to redo the side panel that I ripped back.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Blue Kamakaze Socks

Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Dance Shoe Legwarmers

Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)

Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway

Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

If you'd like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel

Pumpkin Patch Socks

Pattern: TBD

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway

Ravelry Project Page

Kim's Christmas Stocking

Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! You can find that PDF here.

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White

Hook: G (4.00 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

2022 Fun with Fiber

Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites)

Check them out on Facebook

Check out my Ravelry Project Page

Mom's tried on Jessica's Shift Cowl- pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry available for $7 on Ravelry. I might turn some handspun into this project.

Brainstorming
Inspired by PliedYarnCo's Instagram post- this Log Cabin Pillow. Check out this free pattern "Little Log Cabins Recipe" on their website.
From the Armchair
Love is Blind Season 1 on Netflix
Some Years Later

Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow. $9 US Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry or directly from their website.

Knit in March/April 2018

My Ravelry Project Page

Can't really wear it with a coat but I do wear it several times a season in fall/winter/early spring. Add some fun jewelry, leggings, heels. great for a date night. Great for chilly winter day when you just want to be wrapped up in many layers!

Caesious by Hunter Hammersen

Curls: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge- book details on the Pantsville Press website.

Knit Feb-April 2015

My project notes do not say, but think I used close to/all of fingering weight skein and yet it wasn't big enough to wrap around my neck and stay put.

In the end, I frogged it to use the yarn for something else.

Knitting in Passing
Stephanie @farmsteadknits on Instagram sent mom a very special car package including a pair of handknit socks & a shawl. Shawl pattern: Around Every Corner by Stephanie Lotven (tellybeanknits). Check out Stephanie's Ravelry Project Page for full details. Yarn: Sea Panda Yarn- click here for their website. Looks like their Blue Lagoon Mini Set.
In My Travels Russell's Garden Center- March 2022 Farm Fiber Days Event

Purchases-

Fibery Jewels Teal Speckle Sock Yarn

4 oz of Falkland Fiber Jewels Spots

Friends in Fiber on Etsy

2 skeins of Lillian from Dirty Water Dyeworks- in Mediterranean and Sea Breeze

Subito Farms yarn for Millie- pink yarn gradient set- 35 yards each pf the pinks and 90 yards natural- 100% cormo raised in Montana, dyed in MA

A Hundred Ravens for Millie- Vanir 100% merino DK in the Fantasia Colorway

Lunch across the street at The Local afterwards

Visited The Goodwill Bins location in Hudson, NH. Life in Focus

Checked off another item on my 22 for 2022 list- check out new trail. I've also done yoga several times in March- towards my goal of doing yoga every month.

On a Happy Note

Garret had a scare with appendicitis but didn't need emergency surgery!

Booked basics of our trip to Ireland, Scotland and Barcelona.

Millie's Birthday Weekend

Dinner in an igloo with a tiki theme

Decorated for Easter

Quote of the Week
People pay for what they do, and still more, for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply: by the lives they lead.

–James Baldwin

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Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.
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February 28, 2022Episode 227: Unicorns, Sunshine & PRIZES
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 227 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website- click here.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Knitting in Passing

In my Travels

KAL News

Ask Me Anything

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles
Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi

Pattern: Unicorn Macaron Amigurumi free crochet pattern by Anitha Domacin available on their website.

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in white and various other colors. Small bit of silver metallic yarn from Stash

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Blue Kamakaze Socks

Yarn: ThreadHeadKnits Co. Plump Sock (100% Superwash Merino 4 ply- 438 yards/100g) in the Blue Kamakaze Colorway.

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams $5 on Ravelry.

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Mr. Fezziwig Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol

Kim's Christmas Stocking

Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! You can find that PDF here.

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White

Hook: G (4.00 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming
Check out this Granny Square Chain. It's a free Crochet pattern from Homemade@MyPlace
From the Armchair
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.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.
Knitting in Passing

I met my cousin Chris' fiancee's grandmother who will soon be 98 years old. She told me she used to knit and crochet.

I found some lovely handkerchiefs at my Mom's. I think some of the edges were trimmed by my grandmother and my great-aunt Rachel.

In My Travels

Tune in to hear about our trip to NH to Ski at Loon Mountain.

We visited Woodstock Inn & Brewery and One Love Brewery.

We checked out the Three on the Tree Boutique- check out their Instagram feed.

We went to the Ice Castles which was so cool.

We played Penny Drop- available on Amazon (Affiliate Link).

Riley practiced with her new Cat Eye Stamp using the iMethod Eyeliner Stamp- click here for my Amazon Affiliate Link

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: is officially over! WOW!

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

278 on Roster this Season

135 people earned 1-25 entries

66 people earned 26-50 entries

58 people got between 51-100 entries

14 of you earned more than 100 entries or more entries towards grand prizes.

Only 5 did not post any points.

Pigskin '21 Teams & Conferences

Our Teams were Part of 2 Conferences this year- Alpaca Conference (Commissioner: Wendy) & Llama Conference (Commissioner: Jen)

Llama Conference won- 508,420 points

Alpaca Conference had a strong showing with 456,414 points

Highest scoring Team was also in the Llama conference- Team 2- Llamaste- 62,849

2nd Place goes to : Team 10- International Llamas- 50,896

In 3rd Place from the Alpaca Conference is: Team 24 Suri Longnecks- 50,721!

Congrats to all of our players and teams! Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize or one of our 10 GRAND PRIZES!
Ask Me Anything
How do you knit for Massachusetts winters (Elisa.knits)

Layers!

Worsted weight hats and shawls.

Make fingerless mitts or mittens. Purchase gloves if you prefer those and the idea of making them doesn't sound appealing.

Which fiber did you spin with when you began to spin (kmac0107)

Corriedale. Highly recommend!

What do you want to hear "my name winning a prize? Smile- Mom updates that you are willing to share" (javajennie) & related question "How's Mom doing? Sending good vibes her way "(bayoumamaLA)

She's doing well.

We recorded an update video and shared on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel at the end of January. You can find that video by clicking here.

Updates also shared to CaringBridge if you'd like to subscribe- https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dianelassonde

On a Happy Note

Random dance parties during Ski weekend.

I only fell once skiing in two days!

Sharing IPAs with my brother.

So much fun with Snapchat filters. Millie made everyone participate.

I got to see my friend Laura's new apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

My cousin's fiancee's bridal shower.

Visiting with my former boss & totally losing track of time.

Quote of the Week
"You don't have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt with. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you're holding and my dear one, you and I have been granted a mighty generous one."-Cheryl Strayed

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Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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February 15, 2022Episode 226: Birthday Fun with Handmades
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 226 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Contest, News & Notes

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Dotted Rays

Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)

Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.

Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Pink Moon Sweater

Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.

Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)

Yarn:

Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019

Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020

mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019

Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS

Marroon- Handspun

Ravelry Project Page

The sleeves were too long so I ripped back after the cuff, then did the kitchener stitch in the round to reattach to the sleeve.

Check out this video I used to learn how to do the Kitchener Stitch in the Round

Vlog January 29 & 30th – shared a little bit of the process.

Fear Less Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway

My Ravelry Project Page

Story about the yarn: Shortly after my cousin Gayle listened to E222 that I recorded with mom where we talked about her cancer diagnosis, she was out running an errand and the only parking spot she could find was directly in front of a yarn shop. She took it as a sign and asked for something local that would be good for socks.

Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL

I stitched Fear & Less just before the toes on each sock using stranded color work and a basic chart I made in Excel.

Boujee New Years Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarn in the Boujee New Year Colorway (January 2022 Subscription Box colorway)

My Ravelry Project Page

Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link

Ball Band Cozy

Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern on Ravelry & LoveCrafts).

Yarn: Aqua- Lion Brand re-up. Green- other kitchen cotton of unknown origin

Hook:

My Ravelry Project Page

Citrus Hat

Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm)

Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work.

2×2 rib then a 6×2 rib

Stripes- blues, greens, grays.

My Ravelry Project Page

Gift for my brother's 40th birthday!

Heart Garland

Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog)

Hook: G (4.0 mm)

Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted

Gift for my friend Liz.

Mom's Card Heart Garland

Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog)

Hook: G (4.0 mm)

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted & other worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash- blues, greens, yellows, white and silver.

My Ravelry Project Page

Gift for Mom for all of the cards she's received recently.

February Yarnable Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Raspberry Creme Colorway (February Yarnable Subscription Box colorway)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Garret's Nana Blanket

My Ravelry Project Page

Fixing Garret's Nana blanket. I shared more on a blog post on my Down Cellar Studio Patreon!

Caribbean Blue Handspun Cowl- frogged

Yarn: Handpun made with Merino Fiber from Beesy Bee Fibers on Etsy in Caribbean Hues Colorway. 5 colors greens/blues. 3 ply yarn

Needles: US 7 (4.5)

Pattern: None- playing around with stitch pattern for potential design. didn't love it.

My Ravelry Project Page

Mr. Fezziwig Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol

Finished first sock!

Brainstorming

Check out this video from Ysolda on Instagram. It shows how you don't need to start with a slip knot to start a long-tail cast on and how that can help you avoid that extra little bump of fabric that slip knot creates. Mind blown!

Millie's birthday gifts.

Tip: Warm water and white vinegar worked perfectly to get slime off a commercial stuffed animal. It removed the thick, crusted on slime from her handmade but still left a bit of a pink color cast on them.

From the Armchair
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. 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.
Knitting in Passing

Kris legwarmer sock. It fits. Now that I know that, I can make second.

Knitting at local brewery turned into a conversation!

Finished up my Ice Time Hat Class.

I visited Staci's Stitches for the Hypnotic Yarn trunk show last weekend.

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21:

The Pigskin Party is officially over. Thank you to all of you who made it such a huge success! I will announce all of the rest of the winners on Episode 227 at the end of February!
Contest, News & Notes

Vlog– Vlog January 29 & 30th

February Yarnable Unboxing Video.

On a Happy Note

We got about 2 feet of snow in 1 storm during the last weekend in January

Decorating my very boring laptop shell with stickers

Netflix Series: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

Mom's birthday. Sleepover. Spa day. Shopping lunch. Dinner. Presents every couple hours. So much fun!

Some good news at mom's recent appointment with her Oncologist.

My brother Jeff's birthday fun at Dave and Busters.

Rachel kindly sent me a gift card to try out Silk and Sonder monthly journal.

Wordle– I'm enjoying it! Are you?

Quote of the Week
"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."~ Albert Pike

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Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.
50 min
January 31, 2022Episode 225: Ski Stories & Stitches
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 225 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.

Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

In My Travels

KAL News

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Winter Carnival Hat

Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama's Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green)

Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm)

Size: Adult Medium

My Ravelry Project Page

Costume Party Socks

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Ravelry Project Page

Plied 2 skeins of yarn:

Three Waters Fiber- Forested Hills Colorway- 4 ozs. Split into 3rds but didn't weigh anything.

Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway

Washed it but I still need to measure, weight etc.

Check out my Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Mr. Fezziwig Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol

Finished the first sock

Emma's Yarn Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway from Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL

My Ravelry Project Page

Boujee New Years Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarn in the Boujee New Year Colorway (January 2022 Subscription Box colorway)

My Ravelry Project Page

Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link

Dotted Rays

Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)

Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.

Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

2022 Fun with Fiber

Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites)

Liz from Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works very kindly sent this braid, and a few others, for me to try out.

Check them out on Facebook

1 bobbin full. Started second.

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From the Armchair

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

Makers Gonna Sell Podcast Cheryl Ham of Hypnotic Yarn and Nicki Avery of Avery Lane Creations.

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Crafty Adventures

Taught Millie how to make pom poms to make them into little doggies. She didn't finish but we got the basics of 2 pom poms done.

Knitting in Passing

I lost my new ski hat in NH but thankfully was able to find it.

Riley got her sweater project back and knit on that during sleepover at my parents and then on our ski trip. Millie brought her cowl and knit a bit in the car… and then per usual got car sick.

Millie wore a granny square jacket mom made for me when I was little, out to dinner the other night! It looks super cute on her.

My friend Laura sends me photos of her feet, warm and cute in her handknit socks which makes me so happy! Now my friend Megg has started doing that too. It's a fun little game.

Check out my Reel. Use the Hashtag. Share your knits. Encourage your loved ones to play along too!

#knitgiftwearshare

I picked up a bottle of wine for big storm this weekend and received a nice compliment on my Felici Hat. Aran weight slouchy hat I knit out of Duck Duck Wool in the Summer Sidewalk Colorway. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.

In My Travels

Tune in to hear a story of our ski trip to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. PSA: Please wear a helmet!

Patrons, check out the Patreon feed for a video vlog from that weekend!

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Tune in to hear if you're a December Participation Winner
Life in Focus
Tune in to hear an update on my Goals for 2022 and my 22 for 2022 list.
On a Happy Note

Encanto on Disney Plus. Riley made us a popcorn/candy bar!

Liz & Millie playing guitars

I got to see Millie's last session of gymnastics for the season.

Meeting up with my friend Melissa and her daughter for lunch.

We bought a book called "Mom Tell Me Your Stories" from Savers. It's a book where you can document answers to questions about your Mom's life. Riley and Millie are into it. We spent an hour Sunday morning asking Mom questions.

Dan bought me a cool new contraption so I can make hot coffee when we go camping.

Dan surprising me with dinner one night and lunch another day when my week was really hectic.

Not so great- Millie & Mom getting Covid. Happy note- Mom was chosen in the lottery to get monoclonal antibody infusion!

Snow is coming!

Quote of the Week
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small, manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one."

—Mark Twain Contact Information:

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49 min
January 14, 2022Episode 224: New Year, New Projects!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 224 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Click here for full show notes & photos on my website.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

KAL News

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Perry's Vase Cozy

Pattern: none

Yarn: Lily Sugar n' Cream (teal color)

Hook: 4.5 mm

My Ravelry Project Page

Ripped back and repaired toe of Mom's Patons Kroy Deep End Socks. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
2022 Fun with Fiber

Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites)

Check them out on Facebook

1 bobbin nearly full.

Check out my Ravelry Project Page

I shared information from the Livestock Conservancy & from Northwest Yarns.

Citrus Hat

Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm)

Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work.

My Ravelry Project Page

Dotted Rays

Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.)

Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce.

Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Winter Carnival Hat

Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama's Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green)

Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm)

Size: Adult Medium

My Ravelry Project Page

Emma's Yarn Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway

My Ravelry Project Page

Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL

Bayou Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Bayou Colorway

My Ravelry Project Page

New Years Eve cast on based on ones you all selected on Instagram

Want to try Knit Picks? Please consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link

Mr. Fezziwig Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol

Brainstorming
Pink Moon Sweater

Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.

Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)

Yarn:

Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019

Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020

mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019

Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS

Marroon- Handspun

Ravelry Project Page

Finished before the last episode. Blocked it again and the sleeves are too long.

I am going to wash and block again, but there's a 95% chance I'll be ripping back the sleeves by a good 4-5 inches.

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using#DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Updates for this episode:

December Interception Winner: Congrats to sarahkatsq for Post #10. Thanks to Natalie for hosting the Cozy Up Interception

No Interception in January

Monthly Scavenger Hunt (January clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.

KAL ends on February 14, 2022

Life in Focus
Word of the Year: Pause

Pause: take a time out. Breathe. Relax. Be present.

Pause: put obligations that you may no otherwise, on hold and reprioritize.

Pause: savor the moment. Cherish it. Freeze time if only for a second.

Pause: I want the cancer to pause. To stop, if only for awhile, to give us some more time. I know it won't be forever but I am putting energy into this pause.

Pause: a period or time free from engagement

Pause: take a breather

Pause: take five

Pause- and connect. connect my feelings. connect with others.

Primary Goals:

Move your body 4 days a week. Any movement for 15 minutes or more counts.

Say Yes to time spent with Mom. Call often. Visit once a week, more if possible. Say yes to things that involve her unless it's interferes with my own mental health or need for rest.

Journal about each day of this year. I can write about things a day or two later if need be, but I do want to keep a record. I do want to pause and reflect on things are they happen this year.

22 for 2022 List

Check out this episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin to hear more about this project.

Go Skiing (from 2021)

Knit a garment out of handspun (from 2021)

Spend at least two hours learning something new (on my own, in a class, YouTube videos etc)

Read 22 novels

Go to an art museum

Buy something a little extravagant

Meet with financial planner about new investments.

Do at least 1 yoga video per month

Kayak at one new place

Create the collage wall in my studio

Visit Eme at school

Try out the new trail on Grove Street

2nd Annual Nora Ephron Movies Day

Purge & declutter the secretary

Plan and go on at least 1 date with Dan that involves going at least 1 place we don't "normally" go

Take a vacation/staycation before August

Buy a fabulous new dress to wear to weddings

Have my car's backup camera checked out & ideally fixed

Hire a professional photographer for family photos

Spend a weekend with Laura (in NY or MA)

Go Apple Picking

Hang a calendar in the diningroom

On a Happy Note

Quiet New Year's Eve at home, with Covid all around us. Homemade popcorn, cold craft beer, and Lupin on Netflix.

I got a text from my cousin Joanie. Her mom, my Aunt Florence has been struggling to make pom poms for the hats she's been knitting. I showed her early in December how to use the Clover pom pom maker I bought her, but she was still a bit stuck. Joanie's daughters helped her make the pom poms! They came out great! Love a good family project.

January 2: Nora Ephron Day. Started with You've Got Mail, found a Nora Ephron documentary Everything is Copy on HBO Max, then proceeded to watch Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally.

Getting silly videos of my niece Hattie in Ireland

My January Yarnable Box! Check out the video on my YouTube Channel

Yoga with Adriene: Move- A 30 Day Yoga Journey. Check out the Playlist on YouTube. I've done 4 so far.

SNOW! We got a good 7-8 inches and it was beautiful.

Fun dinner, post-Christmas but still exchanging gifts with friends, and Yahtzee playing game night at Mom's last Saturday.

I've kept my succulent alive for 1 whole year!

Started teaching my Ice Time Hat Class at Staci's Stitches this week. I won't be teaching again this year, but I will keep you posted if that changes.

An impromptu dinner and game night at mom's this Thursday.

Quote of the Week
New Year- new verse, new chapter, or just the same old story? Ultimate we write it. The choice is ours.

-Alex Morritt.

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45 min
December 31, 2021Episode 223: Finishing all the Things
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 223 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes and photos check out my website. www.downcellarstudio.com/223

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Some Years Later

Crafty Adventures

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Life in Focus

Ask Me Anything

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Mermaid Tail Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Crochet Squirrel

Pattern: Crochet Squirrel by Junuen Lisunia (free crochet pattern on Ravelry)

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from stash in light brown and dark brown

Ravelry Project Page

Among Us- Blue

Pattern- Among Us Amigurumi by Tiffany Horton- free crochet pattern available on her website or $2.50

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Ravelry Page shows Among Us Characters alive and dead (dead is when they have a bone exposed) and with a crown. But the "without a bone" and "crown" instructions are not actually included in the PDF. See below for option that has the bone.

Among Us- Yellow with Bone

Pattern- Among Us Amigurumi Dead Version by Tiffany Horton- available free on her website

Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn from Stash- in Yellow

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Camp Out Fingerless Mitts

Pattern: Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by tante ehm- Free Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry.

Yarn: Fully Spun Sock Yarn in the Blue Hole Colorway (blue) with a strand of fingering weight Corriedale handspun yarn.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Mom's Christmas Headband

Pattern: 108-18 Knitted Hair Band by DROPS Design. Free Pattern available from DROPS website & on Ravelry.

Yarn: Fully Spun Sock Yarn in the Blue Hole Colorway (blue) with a strand of fingering weight Corriedale handspun yarn.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Riley's Christmas Cardigan

Pattern: Everyday Cardigan in Merino No. 5 by Loopy Mango

Needles: US 15 (10 mm)

Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green (sage color)

My Ravelry Project Page

Pattern calls for Seed Stitch but I'm just using the basic instructions and using cables and ribbing for the body/sleeves.

For the front bands I did HDC through back/front loop.

Pink Moon Sweater

Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.

Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)

Yarn:

Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019

Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020

mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019

Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS

Marroon- Handspun

Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

I purchased, for the first time, the complete set of Knit Picks Felici. 10 colorways. 1 50g ball each (I subsequently ordered another set). Considering purchasing from Knit Picks? Consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link

Designs- when I have a bit more mental bandwidth…

We found my grandmothers rugmaking supplies at Mom's house. Need to do some googling!

Spinning.

From the Armchair
2021 Knitting in Review

90 finished knit/crochet projects

2 cardigans

5 tops

19 toys

5 shawls

24 pairs of socks

4 headbands

1 pair of mitts

1 knitted tree decoration

1 Christmas stocking

12 hats

7 blankets

2 jar cozies

7 garlands

Spinning- 4 projects, 11 skeins, 1,686 yards of Yarn (8 spinning projects in 2020 but they were smaller)

Crochet- 38 projects. Knitting 52 projects

Click here for a link to my 2021 Ravelry Projects Tab.
Some Years Later
In July, I gifted my niece Gabriella a teddy bear crochet with Bernat Velvet yarn. She bumped her lip on the way over for a Christmas visit and grabbed her bear for comfort so they brought it with them. Lots of ends sticking out. I took a cable needle and shoved them back in and she looked pretty great after that!

Gabriella's Velvet Bear

Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman- available on Yarnspirations website.

Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Misty Gray Colorway

Hook: G (4.0 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Crafty Adventures

Making banana ice cream with Garret. We use this recipe.

Making Pizzelles- tasted delicious but looked kind of crumby but confectionary sugar hides many sins.

Knitting in Passing

During a recent sleepover, Millie wanted help with a knitting project and per usual she claimed she didn't remember how to knit, but when she sat down and started, she picked right up where she left off. We have learned though that she does not enjoy bamboo needles so I need to work on getting her a short circular, metal needle replacement for the cowl she's working on.

Riley's current project is a cowl from Lion Brand in a fun color changing yarn. It turned out a bit too big and so instead, she wants to make it into a top for Millie. She's learned to make i-cord to use for straps and we'll sew those on when she's done.

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Monthly Scavenger Hunt (December clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.

December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.

Check out Natalie's patterns for ideas- Ravelry Link.

Life in Focus
Starting my annual Year in Review process. I shared about this last year on my YouTube Channel. Check out that video here

Tune in to hear how I did with my 21 for 2021 list. Hear more about these lists on the Happier Podcast w/ Gretchen Rubin

I also reviewed my Word of the Year and primary goals for 2021.
Ask Me Anything

Shana "Savers, duh!"- Check out the Christmas Thrifting Video on my YouTube Channel.

Marilynknits- "Could you talk about you learned to crochet? I think you probably already shared but I forget. Maybe you could also share a source for your favorite crochet tutorials. I am learning how to crochet!"

Crochet School Videos on the Crafty Minx Website

knit_read_sleep: "How the cling wrap game works. That looked so fun"- tune in to hear my description & check out our video of the Cling Wrap Game Video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.

francesgiff-knitting plans for 2022

Handspun garment

A new hat for me.

Spinning

I want to make more garlands for my house. Christmas themed one would be fun.

Genna-with-a-gee: "What are you best methods for having a successful year? Keeping low stress?"

Build habits that get you headed where you want to go. Figure out not just what you're aiming for but concrete steps of when, where, how you'll do things to move in that direction.

Be grateful. Look for the good things happening around you and you'll find those.

Remember that life isn't all good. It's a mix. We're supposed to be sad, angry, overwhelmed. Personally I don't find it useful to try to find a way out of that. Experience it. Lean in, and then…when it feels like it could pass, move on. Try to move back towards more positive emotions.

On a Happy Note

Thank you for all of your kind notes, comments, cards etc after we announced last episode that Mom is battling lung cancer. We truly appreciate it. After a grueling experience with the special pharmacy, Mom has finally started her gene therapy treatment.

Visiting with Maria who was visiting from Barcelona. Check out the Day 17 Vlogmas Video to see the treats my friend Marta and her sons sent over for Dan and me.

Thrifting with Mom & the kids followed by a 4 kid sleepover.Check out the Day 18 & 19 Vlogmas Video for more. Patrons, check out your Patreon feed for an even longer video with lots more highlights and funny moments from the kids.

In addition to fun pancakes- we also scored a sea themed waffle maker at Savers so we made Dolphin, Seahorse and Crab waffles!

Babysitting my niece Gabriella.

Singing Christmas Carols by the fire even if it was freezing outside!

A quieter Christmas Eve than we planned that turned into a lovely night.

Christmas Day with our families. So much fun and laughter. Check out Vlogmas videos for more.

Continued adventures with Helen- the mannequin head- we discussed on the last episode. Millie and Dan got into hijinks on Christmas!

Quote of the Week
"Satisfaction is always available. It is just not always looked for. If, when you enter any experience, you enter with curiosity, respect and interest you will emerge enriched and with awareness you have been enriched. Awareness of enrichment is what satisfaction is."

-Ann Hastings

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58 min
December 15, 2021Episode 222: Holidays, Hijinks & Hugs Here
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 222 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/222

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

From the Armchair

Some Years Later

Crafty Adventures

KAL News

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Charlie, Candy, Alicia, Rachel, Rainah, Luanne & Beth
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Aila Grace Shawl

Pattern: Aila Grace by Jennifer Lassonde

Yarn: Into the Whirled Gloucester Sock in the Ramble Colorway (oranges, reds, pinks, purples)

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Check out Day 10 of my Vlogmas Videos to see the shawl after blocking.

Gnomes of the Gnorth

Pattern: Gnomes of the Gnorth by Sue Perez (free crochet pattern on Ravelry & website). Video tutorial available on YouTube.

Hook: B

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Dance Shoe Legwarmers

Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)

Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway

Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

If you'd like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel

Mermaid Tail Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Riley's Christmas Cardigan

Pattern: Everyday Cardigan in Merino No. 5 by Loopy Mango

Needles: US 15 (10 mm)

Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green (sage color)

My Ravelry Project Page

From the Armchair
Sweet Bobby Podcast– 6 part investigative series about a woman's experience with being Catfished in England.
Some Years Later
In July of 201, I knit Mom a pair of socks out of scraps of Knit Picks Felici. I washed them with a large batch of socks this week and both have holes in the heels. Click here for the Ravelry Project Page. At least 1-2 other pairs in this batch were knit before 2017 and they look great.
Crafty Adventures

Mom & I did some Christmas baking with Riley and Millie.

We made Snickerdoodles, Blondies and no-bake protein bites with oats, peanuts and chocolate chips.

Decorating the tree together.

I talked on the last episode about getting wool strips of fabric from Dan's friend's mother. In this episode I chat with Mom about supplies my Nana might have for braided rugs.

KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Updates in this episode

Monthly Scavenger Hunt (December clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.

Tune in to hear the winner of the November Interception Challenge.

Tune in to hear November Interception Winners.

December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.

Check out Natalie's patterns for ideas- Ravelry Link.

Life in Focus
Diane, Jen's Mom, shared the troubling news of her lung cancer diagnosis. Click here for more information about this cancer that's caused by an EGFR mutation.
On a Happy Note

Riley & Millie's Christmas Panto

Jenny & the Pajamas

Helen!

Vlogmas– check out the playlist on my YouTube Channel.

Out supportive friends, family & medical professionals.

Getting the Christmas wrapping done quickly with Dan's help.

Quote of the Week
"Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could."

-Louise Erdrich

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1 hr 18 min
November 29, 2021Episode 221: Christmas Crafty!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 221 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.

Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Events

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Queen City Yarns. Use the code TOUCHDOWN to save 25% off all in stock items now thru Dec 15. Advent Calendars are not included.
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Little Frog

Pattern: Little Frog Toy by by Yulia Klyushina ($2.60 US crochet pattern) Available on Ravelry & Etsy

Hook: C (2.75 mm)

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Alfalfa Colorway (green) + white acrylic worsted yarn from stash

Eyes: from 6060 on Etsy- similar to these.

Sweet & Sour Socks

Yarn: hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet & Sour colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Ravelry Project Page

Christmas Stocking for Peyton

Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore)

Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red, Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Hunter Green and White

Hook: F (3.75mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Crochet Christmas Tree

Pattern: None

Yarn: White Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn, Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle in the Marshmallow Colorway, Caron Simply Soft Party in the Snow Sparkle Colorway

Hook: H (5.0 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Dance Shoe Legwarmers

Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern)

Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz Colorway

Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

If you'd like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel

Mr. Fezziwig Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol

Mermaid Tail Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Aila Grace Shawl

Pattern: Aila Grace by Jennifer Lassonde

Yarn: Into the Whirled Gloucester Sock in the Ramble Colorway (oranges, reds, pinks, purples)

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

My Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

Indie GAL patterns I purchased during Sale:

Favorite Flannel Hat by Alicia Plummer- Ravelry Link to Pattern

Rotvalli Mitts by Karoliina H Designs (around $3.30 US)- Ravelry Pattern link

Stocking for my cousin Chris' fiancée

I was given a lot of wool fabric in 1-2 inch strips. What should I use them for? Braided rug? weaving? Punch needle?

From the Armchair

Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. Started 10/31. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.

The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.

Gee Thanks… just bought it. Podcast
Crafty Adventures
Crafting with Eme and Aila. Yarn covered styrofoam trees

Made with recycled plastic

Some yarn from Savers

Lion brand Wool Ease

Red Heart Scrubby. Looks like lights and or tinsel

Girls made jewelry. Aila glued embroidery floss to match box cars for ornaments. Will cover hot glue with clay Aila embroidery box
Knitting in Passing
I share a story about a text from my friend Laura who received a comment in public about her hand knit socks.
KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

November Gratitude Bonus Ticket- get 500 tickets as a token of our gratitude by going to the Points Tally Form (Google Form) and choosing the November Bonus Ticket option by 12/1/21. Winner for November Interception to be Announced in Thread Soon. Will share winner on next episode. :

Fancy Footwork Challenge hosted by Shanalines Designs- Ravelry Link or Website Link

Check out Shana's Ravelry bundle for ideas!

December Interception: hosted by Knitty Natty. Find details in this Ravelry thread or in this Google Doc. Cast on 12/1/21 or later. Deadline to post 12/31/21.

Check out Natalie's patterns for ideas- Ravelry Link.

Live Event: 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 1st on the Knitty Natty YouTube Channel.The event with be a live cast on party + a live tutorial with tips for the knit Yarn Cozy Lite pattern

Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.

November Scavenger Hunt Clues: will be posted soon on the Ravelry Forum & on my website. October Prize Winners (pressed for time last time so didn't get to include these) Over 2k uses of the hashtag!!
Events

Vlogmas coming up on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel starting 12/1

Indie Design Gift-a-Long coming up: November 28-December 31, 2021

The sale period will run Tuesday, November 23 at 8 pm (US-EST) through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm (US-EST)

Check out the Indie Design GAL Ravelry Group

Coupon Code: giftalong2021

Fasten-off Yarn-A-Long Event– kicks off 11/30. 25% off Sale ends 12/6. KAL runs through December 31st.

Need to have patterns that are discountable off Ravelry. LoveCrafts doesn't allow this, so I'll be looking into options so I can participate next year.

I'll be teaching Ice Time Hat Class at Staci's Stitches starting in January.

Karen & Jessica of the Make Good Podcast are hosting a Sock KAL. Check out their website for details.

Windswept Monique of the Knitting on the Run Podcast is hosting her annual Be a Helper Craft-a-long. Check out her website for details or Monique's Instagram Page.

Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– December 9-12.

Vogue Knitting Live in NYC in January 2022 has been canceled. They're currently planning for: February 9–12, 2023

Stitches West: March 3-6, 2022 (proof of vaccination + masks will be required) in Sacramento, CA

On a Happy Note

Making cookies with mom

Thanksgiving!

Aila and Eme sleepover.

Tree decorating

Zoom with Patrons on Black Friday.

Breaking in my new MacBook Pro 14 inch

Dan scanning old family photos and showing them to me.

Nearly done Christmas shopping

House decorated for Christmas!

Quote of the Week
"With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything." ― Steve Maraboli

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54 min
November 15, 2021Episode 220: Of Seas & Skies
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 220 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes & photos check out my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/220

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Knitting in Passing

In my Travels

KAL News

Events

Life in Focus

Ask Me Anything

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Anne Beady Designs on Ravelry & Etsy, Charming Ewe & Imagined Landscapes
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Static Socks

Yarn: Knit Picks Static in the Neptune Colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Ravelry Project Page

Mermaid

Pattern: Melody Mermaid Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern)

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Minis in Cream (body/face), Paprika (hair), Marina (tail)

Hook: B 2.25 mm

Ravelry Project Page

Little Astronaut

Pattern: Little Astronaut by Valto Ekaterina ($4.50 crochet pattern- also available on Etsy)

Hook: B 2.25 mm

Yarn: White & Black worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash

Ravelry Project Page

Work arms & legs. Put aside. work head, neck. great instructions on how to attach limbs as you go.

Mended: Camp Out Fingerless Mitts

Ravelry Project Page

Free Knitting Pattern by tante ehm

I used Berrocco Ultra Alpaca

These would be great for the Nov Interception if you haven't already found a pattern for that!

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Costume Party Socks

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Ravelry Project Page

Sweet & Sour Socks

Yarn: hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet & Sour colorway

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Ravelry Project Page

Christmas Stocking for Peyton

Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore)

Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red, Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Hunter Green and White

Hook: F (3.75mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Pink Moon Sweater

Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.

Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)

Yarn:

Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019

Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020

mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019

Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS

Marroon- Handspun

Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

Little Toy Frog by Julia Ka. Ravelry Link. Etsy Link. $2.60 Crochet Pattern.

Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon- Ravelry Link (free knitting pattern).

Check out the Pigskin Sponsor Ravelry Bundle ideas for gifts. Tip (sort by Yarn used)

Dinosaur Tails Fidget Toy ($1 crochet pattern) Ravelry Link by Knitty Natty

Go Fun like Gnome Fun by Sarah Shira- Ravelry Link. Website Link.

Ball Band Cozy by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern)- Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link.

Cashmears by Sarah Jordan ($4 knitting pattern) Ravelry Link- cabled DK headband

Do or Do Not Hat by Cassandra Cruikshank of Eat Knit & Dye- $5 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link. Bulky baby Yoda hat

Trail Mix by Lisa K. Ross- $4 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link- fingering weight cable mitts- 6 mo to 6 years

Without a Paddle Hat by Mary Hull Kino Knits-$6 Knitting Pattern. Ravelry Link

Phishing Mitt(en)s by Jesie Ostermiller $6 knitting pattern- Ravelry Link. DK weight colowork mitts/mittens inspired by Phish Foods Ben & Jerry ice cream

Rambler cowl by Lisa Cannon (Fibernymph Dye Works- Ravelry Link. $5 Worsted weight twisted stitch and lace cowl

Muskoka Cowl by Brenda Castiel- Ravelry Link. $6 Knitting pattern. Dk weight- non-traditional Fair Isle designs such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes.

From the Armchair
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

Bookshop Affiliate Link

Amazon Affiliate Link

The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan

Bookshop Affiliate Link

Amazon Affiliate Link

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.
Knitting in Passing
Riley wore her Nanaimo Cardigan to play rehearsal and texted me to say her Director really liked it!
KAL News
Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)

Register to Play! (Google Form)

Points Tally Form (Google Form)

Sponsor List (Google Doc)

Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)

Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread

Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)

Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance

Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)

Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)

Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

This episode:

Congrats to October Interception Winner- KarensAdventures

Check out the details of the November Interception hosted by Shanalines Designs. Find details in this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc. Cast on 11/1/21 or later. Deadline to post is 11/30/21.

I teased the December Interception: Cozy Up Challenge with Knitty Natty

Live Event: 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 1st on the Knitty Natty YouTube Channel.The event with be a live cast on party + a live tutorial with tips for the knit Yarn Cozy Lite pattern

Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc.

Events

Indie Design Gift-a-Long coming up: November 28-December 31, 2021

The sale period will run Tuesday, November 23 at 8 pm (US-EST) through Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm (US-EST)

Check out the Indie Design GAL Ravelry Group

I'll be teaching Ice Time Hat Class at Staci's Stitches starting in January.

Karen & Jessica of the Make Good Podcast are hosting a Sock KAL. Check out their website for details.

Windswept Monique of the Knitting on the Run Podcast is hosting her annual Be a Helper Craft-a-long. Check out her website for details or Monique's Instagram Page.

Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– December 9-12.

Vogue Knitting Live in NYC in January 2022 has been canceled. They're currently planning for: February 9–12, 2023

Stitches West: March 3-6, 2022 (proof of vaccination + masks will be required) in Sacramento, CA

Life in Focus
I checked off another of my 21 in 2021 list items. #18 Do something spontaneous and delightful. Whisked Aila and Riley off to Great Barrington to see Emelyn!

Craft Fair

Rooster made from dyed eggshells and silicone.

Button Earrings from Caren Kinne Studios. Website. Instagram: carenkinnestudio

Fiesta Bar and Grill

Bistro Box– great outdoor lunch. Long line but worth the wait. Even the hungry girls agreed.

Patisserie Lenox on Main Street in Great Barrington

Even more delightful- in brainstorming what they want for Christmas the kids looked through my Rav pages at what I've already made them which was delightful in and of itself, but then we found a cute photo of Eme at age 10 w/ a pair of mitts and a cowl I made her. She had that set with her, so we did a recreation photo!

Ask Me Anything
Dorothy asked about Thanksgiving Plans.
On a Happy Note

Halloween pics of the kiddos.

Fun mail: my Advent Swap & my Legacy Fiber Artz calendar!

Teaching sock knitting classes.

Switching up the path of my morning walks.

Playing games with the girls on vacation. Relative Insanity & What do you Meme.( All variations on Apples to Apples/Cards Against Humanity)

Yarnable Subsription Box- November box contained an awesome Apple candle and mulling spices for apple cider. Delicious!

I got to see my cousin Jenny at work 2 days in a row!

Doing a bit of work on the side with my first boss at MGH.

Quote of the Week
"I love repetition. Repetitions turn time into a place, turns the days into a house, where the repetitions form the walls, floor, and ceiling."– Karl Ove Knausgaard

Thank you for tuning in.

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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.
49 min