Down Cellar Studio Podcast

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 169 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:    

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: agirlandherwool & Jennifer Lassonde designs     Off the Needles   I finished a new version of a hat design I’m working through. DK weight yarn from Goosey FibersSquish Base. So squishy and soft. Highly recommend. Also realized that this base is a 75% super wash merino wool 25% nylon which I think is hard to find. But if you’re ever wanting to make DK weight socks this is a great option.   On the Needles Watayuki Pullover

• Pattern: Watayuki by Natsuko Iida $6.34 US at time of checking
• Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill
• Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
• #myRHINEbipoc sweater #2 for me. This also counts for the #BIPOCMAL

  Flamingo Yarn Bombing Project

• She needs a name! Suggestions on Facebook: Flora, Flo, Rosa, Penelope, Florence, DANielle (because I said she was going to replace Dan), Flossy, Peggy, Paulette, Fifi, Mango, Frankie for Francesca, Fran,Felicia the Fab Flamingo, Ethyl,  Phyllis, Fabriana, Robin, Fiona, Flora, Fantasia, Fleur
• Will be on display at the Mansfield, MA Fall Festival at Fulton Pond October 4 + 5, 2019

  West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)

  Mystery Spirit Yarn Christmas Socks

• Yarn: Unknown
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan (Knit-Wit Designs— Pigskin Sponsor)

To Knit or to Hike Socks

• Yarn: Holly Press Fibers Sheepish base in the To Knit or to Hike Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• First Pigskin Party 19 Project. Holly Press Fibers is a Pro Shop  Sponsor (8pts) and I'm carrying it in a fun woodland themed bag from Kitchen Counter Crafter- Snack Shack Sponsor (4 pts)

  Kaylee’s Christmas Stocking

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

From the Armchair

• Hoopla App for Library books (loving it)
• Do Overby Jon Acuff. Check out the summary notes from Actionable Books. Audiobook read by the author.

Knitting In Passing  I shared a story about chatting with a man on my train about knitting socks (and then found out Lisa was on my train the whole time but we didn't see each other). 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 September 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
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn

Pigskin Party ’19    Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.     Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Threadin the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Threadwhere you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!     September Interception is posted! Presented by Pigskin Sponsor Woodsy & Wild  

• Prize: A Woodsy & Wild signature Birch Bag
• You can also find a video of me talking about it on my Instagram profile page listed as #1 Interception or find it on YouTube.

  Pro Shop Sponsors 

• 2 Guys Yarn Company
• Abstract Fiber
• AdoreKnit
• agirlandherwool
• Designs of Acadia(Pigskin Logo Bag)
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Imagined Landscapes Designs
• Infinite Twist
• JDStudios480
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Knitosophy Designs
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knit Style Yarns
• Prairie Bag Works
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• Yarn Love

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• APLCrafts
• Birch Hollow Fibers
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Designs by Meliabella
• Geektastic Fibers
• IrocKnits Designs
• Kino Knits
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit/Wit Designs
• Leading Men Fiber Arts
• Lilliput Yarn
• Lolodidit
• Love in Stitches
• Nicole Simmons Designs
• Queen City Yarn
• Remade By Hand Designs
• Shanalines Designs
• Tangerine Designs
• Teal Torch Knits
• The Project Bag
• UNICORN CLEAN
• Wild Branch Design
• Windswept Designs
• Woodsy and Wild

Events  

• Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019
• October 4 & 5th: Fall Festival at Fulton Pond in Mansfield, MA. Come check out the yarn bombing.
• VT Sheep & Wool- October 5 & 6, 2019
• NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 & 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)
• Needles Up !Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center
• Indie Untangled (sold out instantly)

Contest, News & Notes #BIPOCMAL: Started by DesamourDesigns on Instagram. Click here for a link to her website with all the details.   Life in Focus

• Health: Focusing on drinking more water and eating breakfast later. Skipping snacking and working through urges to eat. Time to get off the summer pound or two I put on.
• Design- got a huge stack of stitch dictionaries from the library! Psyched to pour through them.

On a Happy Note

• I shared stories from Labor Day weekend. Yes, Mom and I made another trip to Savers.
• Last Saturday, we hung out at - Vitamin Sea Brewing. Then I saw a friend in fundraiser musical- the Bridges of Madison County.
• Applepicking at Applecrest.

Quote of the Week "To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little." ― Criss Jami   ------     For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 168 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• 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 sponsor: Sunsoaked Yarns   Off the Needles Coffee Break Socks 

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Coffee Break Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 244 meters

Rock You Like a Hurricane Socks

• Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• West Yorkshire spinners for heel only.
• 278 meters

  Dan's 1st Felici Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8 Bit Colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Rhinebeck Socks 

• Yarn: Sock blank by AndreSue Knits
• US 1 (2.25mm)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• 353 meters

  Riley's Messy Bun Hat 

• Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Dover Sand colorway. blue
• Hook: H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat
• 121 meters

  Millie’s Messy Bun Hat

• Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Lavender Frost Colorway
• Hook: H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat
• 125 meters

  Aila’s Messy Bun Hat

• Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable in the Orange Crush colorway
• Hook: H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat
• 101 meters

Holly Press Fibers Boxy

• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You.
• 1945 meters

  Sandbar Cardi 

• Yarn: Berocco Summer Silk in the colorway:
• Hook: K (6.5 mm)
• Pattern: Sandbar Cardi by Toni Lipsey (crochet pattern $7.50)
• 1051 meters

  Herringbone Square Basket

• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Charcoal Colorway
• Hook: I (5.5 mm)
• Pattern: Herringbone Square Basket by Rebecca Langford (free crochet pattern)

  West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Finished 1 sock= 152 meters

  4 Christmas Washcloths

• Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Stripes in the Holiday Stripes Colorway + Cream
• Hook: J (6.0 mm)
• Pattern: none- basic hexagon
• Notes: held yarn double with cream.
• 153 meters

  My Stash Dash Result=. 16,355 meters (Goal 10k. Stretch Goal 15k)

• Find all of my Stash Dash 2019 Projects Here
• Types of projects: 31 crochet, 20 knit. | 1 pair of mitts, 10 hats, 19 household, 1 scarf, 6 shawls, 12 socks, 2 sweaters. 24 gifts
• Jasmin's total=11,355
• We both donated to Act Blue (heard about from Pod Save America)

On the Needles I'm working Flamingo crochet project for Mansfield Yarn Bombing. No pattern.   West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm

Spirit Yarn Christmas Sock

• Yarn: Unknown
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan (Knit-Wit Designs)

Brainstorming

• Need to get started on Christmas gifts & stockings
• Wendy knitters Brewing compnay posted adorable football coaster! Free crochet pattern.
• listener Sara KnitsKC- sent me even better idea for the Crayon pattern for Aila's Christmas gift.
• My friend Melissa asked me to think about designing a pattern for a roll up pouch to hold silverware + a re-useable straw.

From the Armchair   I discussed audiobooks: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life  by Samantha Irby  Michael Hyatt's Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World   In My Travels  

• I discussed an afternoon in Portland visiting Duck Fat, Rising Tide, Austin Street Brewing, Lone Pine. Maine Beer Company
• We spent the rest of the weekend camping Wolfe's Neck Ocean Front Camping. .

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 September 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

Pigskin Party  6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off —- September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020 Check out the Start Here Thread for everything you need to know   Pro Shop Sponsors

• 2 Guys Yarn Company
• Abstract Fiber
• AdoreKnit
• agirlandherwool
• Designs of Acadia
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Imagined Landscapes Designs
• Infinite Twist
• JDStudios480
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Knitosophy Designs
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knit Style Yarns
• Prairie Bag Works
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• Yarn Love

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• APLCrafts
• Birch Hollow Fibers
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Designs by Meliabella
• Geektastic Fibers
• IrocKnits Designs
• Kino Knits
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit/Wit Designs
• Leading Men Fiber Arts
• Lilliput Yarn
• Love in Stitches
• Queen City Yarn
• Remade By Hand Designs
• Shanalines Designs
• Tangerine Designs
• Teal Torch Knits
• The Project Bag
• UNICORN CLEAN
• Wild Branch Design
• Windswept Designs
• Woodsy and Wild

  Events

• Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- September 12-15-
• Friday September 13 from 6p-8p I'll be hosting a trunk show and cast on party at Yarn's End in Hanover. Come see my designs in person. Get help picking out yarns and getting started.
• Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019
• VT Sheep & Wool- October 5 & 6, 2019
• NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 & 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)
• Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center
• Indie Untangled (sold out)

Life in Focus

• Tune in to hear updates on my 2019 Goals around publishing 10 patterns and building muscle.

Ask Me Anything

Tune in to hear my answers to questions listeners posted on Instagram.

On a Happy Note

• Exploring new trails at state park.
• Gram's 85th birthday.
• Receiving produce from Misfit Market. Use this link to get a discount off your first box.
• Kayaking!
• A Monday off, and making time to visit our local library.

Quote of the Week Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity for action, a superior man exists in torture. —Benedetto Croce     ------       Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 167 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found at: www.downcellarstudio.com/167    This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles  Holden Cable Crochet Hat 

• Pattern: Holden Cable Crochet Hat by Lakeside Loops ($5 crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Sugarbush Yarns Dawson (Bulky weight; 50% llama, 50% merino) in the Wandering Vine Colorway (red)
• Hook: K 6.5mm
• 157 meters 

Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash
• Saw IG post from knitmom2one
• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Meters: 1395

Ryan’s Rainbow Cozy 

• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up
• Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm)
• Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde
• Meters: 56 

Pink & Purple Cozies 

• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up
• Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.25 mm)
• Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde
• 208 meters

  Deja Blue Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Deja Blue colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Meters: 262 

• I'm designing a hat using Goosey Fibers: 131 meters

  Stash Dash KAL: 11,528 meters to date   On the Needles   Coffee Break Socks 

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Coffee Break Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Gina’s Messy Bun Hat

• Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Dover Sand colorway. blue
• Hook: H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat

  Holly Press Fibers Boxy

• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You + 3 mystery skeins from stash. Using fingering held double.

  Sandbar Cardi

• Yarn: Berocco Summer Silk in the colorway 4006 Boardwalk
• Hook: K (6.5 mm)
• Pattern: Sandbar Cardi by Toni Lipsey (crochet pattern $7)
• This will likely be a #RhineBIPOCsweater for me 

Crafty Adventures I learned some basic Embroidery from my friend Beverly. On the way home, I ordered this tracing light box for use in future projects.   Knitting in Passing I shared a story about meeting a man in Baltimore who told us a story about how he learned to crochet during recovery from surgery. In My Travels Tune in for stories about my recent trip to visit with friends in Baltimore

• I got out walking - cool park trails on Sunday morning
• We enjoyed Paper Moon for breakfast. We visited a cute plant store B.Willow and I purchased a Tinted Lip balm (with no plastic container) from Priya Means Love. 

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 August Post
• Tune in to see if you're the July winner! 
• 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

  The Splash Pad is closed for the season! Tune in to see if you won a prize.     Pigskin Party: the 6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off on September 5, 2019 and runs through February 3, 2020   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.  

• All of the details you need can be found in Pigskin '19 Start Here Thread 
• Want to sponsor? Details for the Sponsor options can be found here.
• Tune in to hear more about this year's Team option
• Get your Pigskin Party Logo Bag here!
• Don't forget to use #DCSPigskinParty19 on Instagram! 

  Pro Shop Sponsors (so far)

1. Abstract Fiber
2. AdoreKnit
3. agirlandherwool
4. Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag)
5. Fibernymph Dye Works
6. Holly Press Fibers
7. Imagined Landscapes Designs
8. Infinite Twist
9. JDStudios480
10. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
11. Knitosophy Designs
12. Knitters Brewing Company
13. Prairie Bag Works
14. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
15. Sunsoaked Yarns
16. Yarn Love

  Snack Shack Sponsors (so far)

1. Anne Beady Designs
2. APLCrafts
3. Birch Hollow Fibers
4. Brenda Castiel Designs
5. Designs by Meliabella
6. Geektastic Fibers
7. IrocKnits Designs
8. Kino Knits
9. Kitchen Counter Crafter
10. Knit/Wit Designs
11. Leading Men Fiber Arts
12. Lilliput Yarn
13. Love in Stitches
14. Queen City Yarn
15. Remade By Hand Designs
16. Shanalines Designs
17. Teal Torch Knits
18. The Project Bag
19. UNICORN CLEAN
20. Windswept Designs
21. Woodsy and Wild

    Events   Online Events

• 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
• The Blanket Project- the Art Division and other groups throughout the country have begun knitting and quilting blankets for children at the border. Social Media:  Feel free to share your pictures/videos with us using the hashtags #theblanketprojectla #artdivisionla Instagram: @artdivisionla    Facebook: @artdivision.org  Twitter: @ArtDivisionLA
  • Knitted, Quilted, Crocheted and Fleece tie/knot Blankets are welcome. 

Local Events

• August 31st- Lexington MA- 12 – 4 PM, Lexington’s Spinning Protest Harrington Road (across from the Battle Green)
• Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- September 12-15- Friday September 13 6p-8p I'll be hosting a trunk show and cast on party at Yarn's End in Hanover Friday September 13th from 6-8p
• Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019
• VT Sheep & Wool- October 5 & 6, 2019
• NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 & 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)
• Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center  
• Indie Untangled (sold out)

  Ask Me Anything This episode I answered two questions from Instagram.

1. MegsDuffy- How do you stay motivated when you have so much going on???
2. ProudfootK- Plans for fall sweater knitting? Tips on curating your stash/or curbing stash acquisitions? 
   • In my answer I mentioned the Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter & Stash Fit workbook by Cate Carter Evans. Check out my review in Episode 156 of the podcast.

  On a Happy Note

• Old friends: my friend Laura visited the first weekend in August. I spent last weekend with friends I've know for more than 12 years- originally met through scrapbooking.
• Cooler mornings.
• Long walks outside.

  Quote of the Week

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” -- William Shakespeare, Hamlet

  ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 166 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:  

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

    Off the Needles   Ball Band with a Twist -24 oz (pint + a half size) and16oz(pint size)

• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in Lime (base), Sunflower (bottom), and Aqua (body)
• Hook: G (4.25 mm) & F (3.75 mm)
• 24 oz- 51 meters
• 16 oz- 35 meters
• Pattern available now! $2 on Ravelry. 2 sizes. 3 colors though that’s easy to edit. Photo tutorial showing you how to find the third loop. 

Rainbow Cozy

• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up in Lime (base), Sunflower (bottom), and Aqua (body)
• Hook: G (4.25 mm) & F (3.75 mm)
• 24 oz- 51 meters 

Fisherman's Wife

• Pattern: The Fisherman's Wife (class at Staci's Stitches)
• Hook: 12 mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Fig Colorway
• First foray into Crochet Cables!
• 129 meters 

Gina Bun Hat

• Yarn: Sugarbush Bold in the Dover Sand colorway. Cream
• Hook: H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Gina’s Messy Bun Hat
• 128 meters 

Diamond Lace Hat (gray)

• Slouchy hat Pattern design idea that I can't share yet.
• 144 meters

Bronwyn Shawl(in blues)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash
• Hook: J (6 mm)
• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes- Color A- Dove Heather, Color B Light blue (need to find ball band), and Color C- Solstice Heather (Navy)
• 778 meters

  Barcelona/Porto Socks #2

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 2 pairs of shortie socks- 359 meters

  Spooky Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 270 meters

1,946 meters since last episode. 9,319 meters to date! 15k here I come!   On the Needles Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Pattern:Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons &Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash

  Holly Press Fibers Boxy

• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You. Assylum Fibers + 2 mystery skeins from stash. Holding fingering held double. 

Deja Blue Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Deja Blue color way
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 

Dan's 1st Felici Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8-bit color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm)
• Colors_ light and dark grey with a dirty lime green. 

Red Lace Hat

• 3rd version of lace slouchy hat design. Smaller size. So addictive!

  New Slouchy Hat Design 

• Yarn: Goosey Fibers - Goosey Hefty (Worsted Weight) in the Carolina Colorway

  Brainstorming

• Garret asked for a rainbow ninja - I was confused at first because he has a whole rainbow. he wants 1 ninja with all the colors.
• Riley wants hats and booties for her doll Brooklyn. Light pinks and white each in fingering. Thicker winter hat with Pom Pom
• Oisin asked for alien with a baseball hat & a ball: Alan the Alien and his Flying Saucer. $5 crochet pattern by Moji-Moji Design. Alan can sit inside his saucer- the top comes off so you hide him in here. Not sure if I'll make the saucer or not but I may!
• When asked what she wanted, Millie said dramatically "I need to THINK about it!!"
• I now also want to make all the crochet hats! 
• I'm eyeing the Sandbar Cardiby Toni Lipsey. $7.50 crochet pattern for me. 
• Would also love to make the Easy Crop Top by Grace forthefrills (free crochet pattern) 

  Crafty Adventures Stay tuned to the end of the episode for this segment. My 11 year old niece Riley and I recorded two bits of audio last weekend about our crafty adventures during her sleepover.     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 August 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

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

 

• Get those projects finished up! Post in Summer Celebration thread! I'll close it on Thursday morning August 1st. If the thread is open You may post. Winners will be announced on the next episode. Thanks again to all of our sponsors this year!!

  6th Annual Pigskin Party kicks off —-  September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020   Not familiar? It's a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light.  

• All of the details you need can be found in Pigskin '19 Start Here Thread 
• Want to sponsor? Details for the Sponsor options can be found here.
•  This year we're going to try out a Team option. Check out the Try Out thread in early August for details and to sign up.Please note:  joining a team is not required to play.   

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
• Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- September 12-15
• Greater Boston Yarn Crawl- October 3-6, 2019
• VT Sheep & Wool- October 5 & 6, 2019
• NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)- October 19 & 20 (new hours Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4)
• Needles Up! Friday October 18, 2019. VIP tickets sold out. General admission 1-6p  Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center
• Indie Untangled(sold out instantly)  

Contest, News & Notes

• Thanks for all the love for the GoodReader Tutorial! Come join our chat in the Ravelry Groupif you found cool uses or have questions.
•  Ball Band with a Twist pattern available on Ravelry!
• LadyDyeYarns is partnering up with my friends and yours- The Knitmore Girls on a project called, #myRhineBIPOCSweater. Check out this post on Instagram for details - posted below as well to help spread the word!They say, "We want to make sure this year and beyond that BIPOC designers and dyers are represented at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. So we wanted to do a KAL/CAL for the #myRhineBIPOCSweater."The way this will work is:
  •  Choose a piece from this list This list has been curated by @blacksquirrelberkeley (based on @jeanettesloan’s list)
  • Use/Purchase yarn from a BIPOC dyer (check out Lady Dye's previous post of BIPOC dyers)
  • Use the #RhineBIPOCSweater, and a dyer from the BIPOC Dyer list to spread the love.
  • Dyers: Jasmin and I did come up with colors theme for this KAL/CAL: purple, green, blue, golden yellow, and black. We are encouraging all those participating to use any/all of these colors for your sweater. We are asking #bipocdyers to use these colors to create your inspired colorways for this KAL/CAL. We have a link that we are using that can choose your color palette shade from the colors we listed above.
  • We really hope you all can join us in the KAL/CAL. We can’t wait to look on instagram and see the progress everyone is making and we will see you all at Rhinebeck with your sweaters on! This is what it’s all about. Taking action, working together, creating an inclusive community, and recognizing diversity in designers and dyers.
  • Here’s the google link For BIPOC DYERS TO SUBMIT THEIR INFO SO WE CAN LIST YOUR COMPANY. 

  Life in Focus

• Tune in to hear my updates on my Plastic Free July challenge.
• This did include 2 deliveries from Misfits Market. If you think you might like it,check out this link to get 30% off your first order.
• Update on Shampoo Bar I bought at Whole Foods- used it 3-4 times now. Still not 100% sold. Under layer of my hair looks stringy/greasy. You can't really see that from the top thankfully. Will use a little more but it may not be a good fit for me. 
• Come chat in the#PlasticFreeJuly Threadin the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group! Will definitely extend beyond this month!

  Ask Me Anything Deferred this episode's questions to Episode 167 for time.   On a Happy Note  

• Pool Party for my nephew Will's 12th birthday.
• Finding new walking trails off the beaten path at my local State Park.
• Camp- long walk. crazy hills. Pickle ball. Kayaking. Playing dominos.
• Wearing dresses!
• Check out this Superhero Muffin recipe. I got a cakeholder type thing at Savers to hold our muffins. Dan likes them so I think these may be part of our weekly food prep for awhile.

Quote of the Week Don't take criticism from someone you would never go to for advice. –Heather Antos ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 165 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Kitchen Counter Crafter    Off the Needles   Jar Cozies  

1. Coral & Navy- pint sized. 46 meters
2. July 4th- pint sized- 46 meters
3. Mustard & Gray- pint sized. 38 meters
4. Ball Band Cozy- 24oz size- 56 meters
5. Black & Gray- 32 oz- 62 meters
6. Gray & White- pint sized- 32 meters
7. Dan’s 24 oz Jar Cozy- 56 meters

 

• Enjoying Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn
• Fits well into my plastic free july personal challenge.
• I use mine with a metal straw and a recycled plastic cover from Cuppow

    Washcloths for Work

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
• Hook: G (4.25 mm)
  • Magic ring 6
  • Increase up through inc, sc7
  • Last round in a contrast color for ones I’m using at the gym. Single color for washing dishes at work.
• Made 6 so far. 60 grams of yarn- 88 meters

  2 new designs in the works. 3 samples knit

• MFM Worsted Weight Hat & My Favorite Murder Hat (Fingering Weight) . Final pattern will likely be written for DK weight yarn.
•  Lacy/Slouchy Hat

Meters for Stash Dash as of this episode: 7,373 Meters.   On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Finished 3 out of 4 shorties

  Spooky Socks

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

  Deja Blue Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Dan's 1st Felici Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8-bit color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm)

  Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash

  Knit Picks Brava Bits Colorful Granny Blanket

• Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet
• Hook: K 6.5 mm
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Value packs

Fisherman's Wife 

• Pattern: The Fisherman's Wife
• Hook: 12 mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Fig Colorway

Project from class Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80     Brainstorming

• I talked to the nieces and nephews about crochet toy requests (to get ready for Christmas). Aila asked for an orange crayon with a cute face. Oisín wants an alien with a baseball and a hat. Will wants Rocky Balboa! 

From the Armchair   Chernobyl  on HBO & Sky UK Chernobyl Podcast   Prompted me to want to learn more about the subject. Some links you might find interesting: 

• Nuclear power in US 
• What Waste Is Produced in Generating Nuclear Power
• Radioactive Waste Myths

  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 July Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
• Pull June winner- post #16 laDiDa2u- Knit picks felici.

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

• 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
  • Participation Winners 

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

Check back for updates later in the year   Contest, News & Notes  

• Tune in to hear if you won a copy of the Moduloncho by Shana Cohen- check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs 
• Private Notes feature on Ravelry! new. Not sure when. So handy. For design stuff. notes about the pattern that are too specific and don't want to violate someone else's copyright.
• Check my first ever Crochet pattern available free on Ravelry. It's called the Ball Band Cozy
• The GoodReader Tutorial Washcloth- is also now available on Ravelry for $10 US. Check out the Ravelry page for full details. If you have any question about whether the GoodReader app will work for your iPad, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Ravelry (BostonJen).
• Come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Thread for GoodReader App users  

 Life in Focus   I talked about my personal Plastic Free July Challenge. Tune in for all of the details. Here are a couple links you might find helpful.

• Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar with my Cuppow Lid
• Ordered Crush & Brush Toothpaste tabs. Was really skeptical but I like them.
• Whole Foods who says their policy is that you have to use the plastic containers they provide.
  • Yes, I know many of you can bring their own containers so not every store follows this policy. 
  • I heard on a recent podcast that some people get those Whole Foods provided plastic containers once, fill in bulk section, bring items home, put into glass containers, wash out the plastic and re-use them next time (& Whole Foods cashier can't tell!) A little sneaky and not so above board? Perhaps. But also if someone uses a plastic bag and sneezes on it before filling- not sure we're any worse off... 

Resources

• Reusable Nation
• Zero Waste Home
• Paris to Go
• Life without Plastic
• Marine Conservation Society
• https://www.soulgoodstuff.com/
• Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Swaps (thanks to Rav user Louisetilbrook)
• 8 weeks to Waste-free lifestyle.
• Trex Recycling (thanks to Rav user ofsticksandstring for mentioning this) 

  On a Happy Note

• Oisin's birthday!
• Attending our friend's wedding, a beautiful rainbow and rocking my David Bridal dress I got at Savers for less than $10!
• Knitting with Riley and Millie
• The water balloon toss my Dad organized for our big pool party!
• 4th of July fun and kayaking with friends.

  Quote of the Week It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 164 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• 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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Holly Press Fibers, Sunsoaked Yarns, Knit Style Yarns     Off the Needles   Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)

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

  Autumn Stripes Socks

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

  Christmas Pops Socks

• Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
• 313 meters

  Summer Dishcloths (5)

• Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream (colorway- unknown)
• Hook: I (5.5 mm)
• Pattern: basic hexagon. Free photo tutorial linked here.
• 133 Meters

  6/24- 1 month into Stash Dash- 6405 meters. Goal 15k   On the Needles   Spooky Socks

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

  Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash

  Brainstorming  

• Moduloncho by Shana Cohen $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
• Check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs
• To enter to win a copy- check out this thread. If its open, you're welcome to enter!

From the Armchair Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast  (audio)     Crafty Adventures

• Distressing jeans with Laura
• Showed Riley her skirt with crochet trim. She likes it! I need to finish trim on all pockets.
• Riley, Ellie and Millie made outfits for Barbies out of balloons (like they did last summer).

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

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

Don't forget about our Starting Block Challenge - a way to encourage and support new designers. This KAL's new designer is Anne Beady and her Coral Tides shawl pattern. 


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

•  Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80
• Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 
• I-91 Shop Hop  : Stop in your participating LYS and purchase your Shop Hop Passport for $5.

Contest, News & Notes 

• Ravelry group news: Thank you to  CrochetByChineka for starting a thread for Get Outside & Craft photos!
•  My upcoming GoodReader Tutorial PDF is nearly ready. Testers are finishing it up. Sign up for my newsletter to get a heads up and the best intro deal. 

 GoodReader Requirements:

• iPad with minimum of iOS 11
• Purchase & download the GoodReader App from the App Store (Note: this is specifically covering a workflow using GoodReader v5, and not the earlier versions) $5.99 (at time of publishing)
• Ravelry account (or other place where PDF knitting/crochet patterns can be purchased, stored, downloaded). Understanding of how to find and download a free or paid pattern from Ravelry.
• Basic knowledge of how to navigate App store and iPad

 

• Tune in to hear my thoughts about the Ravelry Announcement banning support of Donald Trump & his administration on Ravelry. Spoiler alert- I fully support Ravelry's decision. 
• Click here for a CNN article about the 1st Amendment & common misconceptions.

    Life in Focus

• Build Muscle: I still need to take measurements.
• Thank you Kristina anotherhornfrog for telling me about Massage Envy App for iPhone
• Design: knitting a colorwork hat with a My Favorite Murder theme to it.

    On a Happy Note

• Birthday dinner with my two besties! 
• Aila (10) and Emelyn's (15) dance recital. 
• First dinner outside on the deck.
• Double date with friend that I performed in Cabaret with. So refreshing to talk with adults outside immediate friend/family circle.
• My friend Laura came for a weekend visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our Savers run and a visit to Hornstra Farms for ice cream- coffee oreo! mmm
• First real pool day for a belated Father's Day
• Getting geared up for a July challenge through the PnP Tribe!
• Want to find a good way to participate in Plastic Free July.  Have ideas & tips? Come chat about it in the Episode 164 thread!

Quote of the Week

Asking for help with shame says: You have the power over me.

Asking with condescension says: I have the power over you.

But asking for help with gratitude says: We have the power to help each other.

–Amanda Palmer

------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 163 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes, click here for links AND photo.   This week's segments included:    

• 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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Pearl & Plum, Fibernymph Dye Works & Prairie Bag Works     Off the Needles   Secret Paths of Christmas

• 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

  Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks

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

  Tutorial Dishcloth

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

  Hexagon Scrappy Blanket

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

  Autumnal Mitts

• 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

  Stash Dash total so far: 4915 Meters   On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2

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

  Bronwyn Shawl (in blues)

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

Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)

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

  West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks

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

  Spooky Socks

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

  Autumn Stripes Socks

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

  Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• 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

Brainstorming Still haven't decided on a summer crochet sweater- so instead I'm just trolling Instagram and Ravelry for other ideas.  

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

From the Armchair Podcasts I'm enjoying

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

Tune in to hear my review of  WipFit by Cate Carter-Evans. $10 PDF Workbook available on the Infinite Twist website.   Crafty Adventures

• I am crocheting an edging on trim on skirt for Riley with leftover turquoise fingering weight yarn. Began also adding edging to pockets.
• Purchased a Fiskars Skip Rotary Blade that works with my rotary cutter. Perforates fabric every 1/4 inch.

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

  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 50% off though 6/15. No coupon code required.     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.”

-- W.H. Sheldon   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 162 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
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: AdoreKnit, Infinite Twist, and Knitters Brewing Company   Off the Needles   Dragon Belly Shawl 

• 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

  Secret Paths- Worsted

• 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

  Secret Paths- Fingering

• 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

 Barcelona/ Porto Socks #1 

• 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

  Stash Dash Total (to date): 2349 meters    On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2

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

Bronwyn Shawl (in blues)

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

 Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)

• 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 

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 Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece. —Nadia Boulanger   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 161 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Infinite Twist, Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks & Fibernymph Dye Works   On the Needles Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks

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

Autumn Stripes Socks

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

Dragon Belly Shawl 

• 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.

I've started a new 4 color, fingering weight shawl design. Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when patterns are released (and to get the best intro coupon)   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  Tune in to hear my review and some highlights from Atomic Habits by James Clear

• 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 

Travel Tips

• Run water through coffee maker (without coffee) to heat it.
• Finally got our answer to "how much sunscreen is enough?" Answer: 7 days, 2 people, 3 spray sunscreens (plus something for face). Rashguard and hats are a must.
• Traveling with own water bottle was great. Dan and I filled with ice and water at breakfast lunch and dinner to always have water with us. I brought small container dish soap and cleaned in room with a face cloth.
• Have a pen handy for immigration and custom forms. Pack an extra for a friend too!
• Always negotiate price with vendors when prices aren’t listed. It may feel weird - and you have to be willing to walk away. They WILL let you walk away if they’re not going to make a profit.

KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
• Check out the May Post Thank you to Another Crafty Girl for sponsoring in May!
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 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 Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.   —Jim Rohn ------     Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 160 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures (with Riley & Aila)
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week
• ---Stay tuned at the end for bonus sleepover audio!

  Off the Needles Whirligig Shrug   

• Pattern: Whirligig Shrug by Stephanie Japel ($8 knitting pattern. Sizes 3 months to child size 12)
• Yarn: Worsted weight super wash wool in purple
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)

 

• I repaired the Essentials Mini-PurseI knit for Aila in August 2010 when she was about 20 months old. Hole in bottom. She still uses all the time and asked me to fix it.
• I mended the doll I made for Aila in 2015 (pattern: Mary, Millie & Morganby Susan B. Anderson). Tacked down her hair. Pulled her eyes to the surface so they can be better seen. De-pilled both items.

On the Needles   Secret Paths- Worsted

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

  Secret Paths- Fingering

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

  Mystery Christmas Spirit Yarn

• Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
• Yarn: Mystery yarn reds and greens
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks

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

From the Armchair   Knit Picks' Podcast - Episode 298: Earth Day, Every Day Check out this episode for good information on cleaning your FOs before storing for the winter.  My favorite was about even if you hand wash sock you can use the Drain & Spin cycle on your washing machine to get out excess water. I am going to try it.   Wondery One Plus One: Frida and Diego series    Crafty Adventures

• Tune in to hear Riley & Aila talk about the crafty fun we had during their birthday sleepovers. Riley turned 11 and Aila 10.
• We made crayon lip gloss based on this tutorial.
• Crayon canvas art was fun!
• Crayon pendants came out cool too.
• Printed a vacation photo on 5x7 piece of wood at Walgreens 

Knitting in Passing

• I shared stories of knitting at Chicago, the musical, knitting on the plane to San Francisco and at a brewery in San Francisco

In My Travels San Francisco: Highlights of thing I mentioned  

• Henry Cowell State park to see Redwoods.
• Bargetto Winery
• LYS- Swift Stitch in Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Co
• Alcatraz & Angel Island Tour
• Bi-Rite & Mission Delores Park
• LYS- ImagineKnit 
• Hot Cookie Bakery
• LYS- Firebird Yarns
• Magnolia Brewing Co.
• Saw Diego Rivera’s mural- The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City. This mural is open to the public everyday from 9am to 5pm at the San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
• Pompei’s Grotto: Best fish and chips we’ve ever had!
• Ferry Building Marketplace

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 April Post & 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

  Events

• NH Sheep and Wool:May 11 & 12 in Deerfield NH Saturday 9am - 5pm&Sunday 9am - 4pm Admission is:  Reg price is $7.  Seniors 65 and older $5 youth 12 and under are free.
• 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

Online Events:

• Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KALwill run from May 24-August 24, 2019
• Jasmin Knitmore & I will be challenging each other again this year. Terms TBD.
• Watch our challenge Instagram. Support me by using #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter

Contest, News & Notes

• Thank you for all the love for the Grace & Frankie Shawl
• Interested in test knitting a 5 color fingering weight hat? PM me on Ravelry

On a Happy Note

• Girls sleepover. We went to see my best friend (Aila's Mom) and some other friends in a local production of Chicago (my second time).
• Had a blast at the Boston MFA with my friend Amber and her daughter. Loved seeing Rachel & Amy again!! Thanks again for the tickets!
• Booked camping in August!

Quote of the Week Goals are about the results you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results…Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. – James Clear ------     For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!