Thank you for tuning in to Episode 99 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 On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to episode sponsors Knitters Brewing Company, Fiber Nymph Dye Works, Bijou Basin Ranch   Off the Needles Neon Halloweeny Socks

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway

    Dandy Sir Cephalopod

• Pattern: Dandy Sir Cephalopod by Susan Claudino $6 pattern
• Needles: US 6
• Yarn: Spunky Eclectic Targhee Classic in colorway: Emerald Isle Lot 1015 (195 yards)
• Eyes from 6060 on Etsy
• Mustache- Tangerine Designs

  On the Needles  

Christmas Socks

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway

  Christmas Shortie Socks  

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) Little Shop of Horrors Mini Skein Set 

  Hot Air Balloon Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) (Need to do this when more than 450 yards in 100 gram skein)
• Yarn: Andre Sue Knits (Etsy)

  Key West Socks

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Spring Sonata Colorway

  Sunwalker Shawl

• Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg
• Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
• Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.

  Hexagon Scrappy Blanket

• Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial
• Yarn: leftover sock yarn
• Hook: D 3.25 mm

  Rugged Ripples Blanket

• Pattern: Rugged Ripples by Stephanie Gage (free)
• Hook: I, 5.5 mm
• Yarn: Caron One Pound, Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop, Loops and Threads Impeccable
• Tutorial available by Very Pink

From the Armchair

• Grown by Kate Oates
  • So excited to be part of the Grown Blog Tour. Check out other podcasters and bloggers talking about it here.
  • Check out the patterns on Ravelry- ebook available now for $19.00
  • Pre-order your copy today! $22 amazing deal. Get in early and your preorder will include e-book, your choice of any one PDF of the coordinating Tot Toppers patterns (immediate delivery), hard copy of the book and a custom Grown Retromantic wooden gauge (shipped in December-January), all for the price of the hard copy book (plus shipping).
  • Come over to Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of the Grown ebook!

 

 

• Row Counter Bracelet from Knit Life Design Retails for $28.00 US

      Rhinebeck Festival Prep: My Tips

• Clothes- layers. Wear your knits.
  • Tip: pick your hand knits first. Choose the rest of your outfit accordingly!
• Shoes should be comfy (and not new). Something you won't mind if they get covered in muck.
• Bag/purse- try not to make it too big.
• Camera- capture the fun. For me, iPhone is great.
  • Pen + paper- in case you see a pattern you want to jot down name of etc. If you're a digital person you could take photos and jot them down later.
• Check out vendor list in advance. Make list of MUST go to vendors and where they are located.
• Make list of what you'd like to buy yarn for. Put list of what you need on phone/paper (something that doesn't require internet) cell service is getting better but can still be spotty.
• Bring snacks/water. Aim to eat at non-traditional times. Everyone wants to get lunch at 12 or 1. It's hard to do when you just want to shop and see and chat. I recommend setting timers on your phone if you're the type who can get lost in the day.
• Bing a mix of cash and card if possible.
  • Food vendors sometimes only take cash
  • Some booths line for cash and one for cards. if have both- you can pick shorter line.
• Don't pack too much knitting. Simple sock etc. bring extra sock needle or hat needle. You may want to cast on right  away!
• Many things at the really packed booths at Rhinebeck DO SELL OUT. Some vendors bring stock for Sunday. Some don't. Many people like to do a loop before committing to things but if there's only a couple and you're going to majorly regret it if its gone later. Consider buying it on the first pass.

Check out this Knitty Article by Stephanie Purl-McPhee & a blog post I wrote in prep for Stitches Midwest: Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success   In My Travels Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival   Lisa and I went up on Saturday morning. We met up with  Holly from Fish Belly Fiber Works (Field Sponsor for Pigskin Party) and her friend Maureen.    Got to see Pro Shop Sponsor Jen from Knits4Comfort! and met her lovely mom Nancy!  

Was great seeing Kathy from Merlin Tree again so soon!

 

Purchases

• Periwinkle Sheep- 2 skeins 1) grey/rose quartz, the witch's cauldron
• Hampton Artistic Yarns- 2 skeins
• Dyenamics Yarn Supersocke in Zombie Colorway- grays with green, orange/red
• Katrinkles- Needle gauge with the state of MA etched in. Also bought ornaments.
• Pair of socks from Dan.
• Cloth needle keeper and a small pottery bowl from Northside Knit Co
• Bulky skein of yarn from Hampton Fiber Mill and Spinnery based out of VT 

  Key West Dan and I went with friends Mike and Cheryl and my parents   We purchased Hammock Swings for our deck made by Cobble Mountain Hammock Co. KAL News  12 Months to Christmas

• This KAL runs all through 2016. Finish 1 item each month that you plan to gift for the holidays this year. Enter your FOs here.
• New Prizes:
  • Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon
  • Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway
  • Project bag from Freckled Whimsey
  • Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White

The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long

• Runs October 1st-November 15, 2016
• Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed)
• 7 Podcasts Participating- many are offering prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls
• We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry.
• We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out. 

Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group       Pigskin Party 2016

Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES!

Pigskin Party ’16

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links.
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing sponsors.
  • Find the coupons here.
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
• Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group.

A special thank you to Pro Shop Sponsors

• Berry Colorful Yarnings
• Bijou Basin Ranch
• Daizie Knits
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fiber Nymph Dye Works
• Knit Life Designs
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knits4Comfort
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knitty Kitty Bags
• Lilliput Yarn
• Media Peruana Designs
• One Geek To Craft Them All
• Pearl and Plum
• Plum Deluxe Tea
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• The Yarn Sellar
• Yarn Geek Fibers

Key Details Mentioned in this Episode  

• 312 People on the Roster! Not to late to join in. 5 month KAL join whenever, craft as much or as little as you like.
• Sidelines Thread:
  • Bingo will be hosted on Monday 10/10 & Thursday 10/27
  • Interceptions:
    • Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Oct 1-Nov 15
    • Plum Deluxe Slow Down Interception October 12-October 31 | Chat Thread & Enter to Win
• This episode I announced the 10 Grand Prize Packs up for grabs this year.

• Thank you again to all of our sponsors. If you choose to purchase something from them and have the opportunity to let them know you heard about them from this podcast please do let them know that their advertising here is worth their time and money.

Events

• Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
• Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017

  Life in Focus in the last episode I shared a bit about my health journey and motivation to lose weight. So much great feedback on this segment. Started a Life in Focus Thread in Ravelry Group. Check it out! Thank you for sharing bits of your life, struggle and successes with me!   This week I shared some eating and meeting tips that have helped me along this journey.   This week I wanted to share just a few things that I’ve learned over the course of this year that may be good concrete tips for you     On a Happy Note

• My grandmother is home from the hospital and doing well.
• Lu La Roe- I bought a few pieces and love them.
• #minsgame challenge. Heard about on the Slow Home Podcast 

  Quote of the Week "When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else- we're the busiest people in the world." -Eric Hoffer   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
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    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 98 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Daizie Knits, Plum Deluxe Tea & Media Peruana Designs   Off the Needles Amma Granny Square Top

• Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles
• Hook: C 2.75 mm
• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color

Regia Shortie Sock

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Regia 4 Ply

  A Blue Dress for Giraffe Mommy 

• No Pattern
• J Hook
• Lion's Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (Aran weight)

  On the Needles   Christmas Socks

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway
• Love it! lime green and hunter green striped with red! super fun
• 2nd christmas pair i'm working on. past heel on first sock!

  2016 Patriots Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway
• Cast on 64 with US 1 needles- bamboo.
  • Too big
• Cast on 56 with US 1- metal
  • Thought it was too small at first. Think it may be fine.

Neon Halloweeny Socks

• OMG Heel Sock Pattern
• US 1.5 Needles
• Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway & leftover Knit Picks Kaleidescope colorway

  Started a new design project which I'll share more details on soon   Brainstorming   Rugged Ripples Blanket   Tutorial available by Very Pink       Debating the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli or Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaire.   I am watching with Mae C. Jemison Worsted Merino Bamboo from Yarn Geek Fibers- lovely light gray.     From the Armchair   Della Q Hanging Circular Needle Organizer- retails for $44 US     Point/Counterpoint Volume 1 by  Mary Hull and Sarah Schira     Two new audio podcast I've been enjoying

• Imagined Landscapes Podcast- with Sarah & Katie
• Maine Yarn Podcast- Jenn and Julie

Life in Focus In this episode I shared about my motivation to lose weight and some reasons why I think the Weight Watchers program has worked well for me.sed to be photography. focusing on what's important in life. If you have questions, feel free to post in the Ask Me Anything Thread. KAL News   The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long

• October 1st-November 15, 2016.
• Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed)
• 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls

• We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016.
  Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry.
• We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.
  • Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.
  • Lollipop Yarns:  Use the code BigBadBergAlong for free shipping until 10/1. Check out her Ravelry group where she is doing a kit giveaway.
  • One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL.
• I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway.
• Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points

  Pigskin Party ’16

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links.
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing sponsors.
  • Find the coupons here.
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
• Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group.

Pro Shop Sponsors

• Berry Colorful Yarnings
• Bijou Basin Ranch
• Daizie Knits
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fiber Nymph Dye Works
• Knit Life Designs
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knits4Comfort
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knitty Kitty Bags
• Lilliput Yarn
• Media Peruana Designs
• One Geek To Craft Them All
• Pearl and Plum
• Plum Deluxe Tea
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• The Yarn Sellar
• Yarn Geek Fibers

Key Details Mentioned in this Episode  

• Check out Sideline Games Thread
  • Virtual Knit NIGHT and FOOTBALL Join Lisa on Google Hangout on Thursday Night September 29. We will meet online at 8:00pm eastern time. We can all chat and watch the Dolpphins vs Bengels. The best thing about the video chat is you don’t need to type. Link will be posted in the Sideline Games Thread on September 29. All you need to do is copy the link and put it in your browser. The Google Hangouts only accommodate 10 people so you may need to wait to get in.
• We had our first Bingo Game on Monday 9/19- winner EmilyK3661 who chose the Tumbao pattern from Media Peruana Designs
• Upcoming Bingo Dates-  Monday Night October 10th & Thursday Night October 27th

Events

• Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

On a Happy Note

• Custom Orthotic- seems to be working well for my heel.
• I won photo contest at work!
• Will and Aila sleepover
  • We went to look at well, explored the woods.
  • I fixed Will's rhino's cheek and leg
  • Aila worked on her loom for about 6 min. Dan and I spent first half of Pats game untangling her yarn.
• MyaStone - Taryn was in MA for a conference and came to my local knitting group last week! It was great meeting her.

  Quote of the Week “The only guarantee, ever, is that things will go wrong. The only thing we can use to mitigate this is anticipation. Because the only variable we control completely is ourselves.”  -Ryan Holiday   -----------------------------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 97 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
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles Skipping Stones Hat 

• Pattern: Skipping Stones by Sally Cameron part of the Friendship across the Oceans collection with Clare Devine
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm)
• Yarn: Gale's Art Super Star DK

  Misfit Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm) & US 1.5 (2.25 mm)
• Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn- Self Striping Twist Sock in the "We're all Misfits" colorway

  Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat  

• Pattern: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon (Unraveling Podcast)
• Yarn: Holiday Yarns- Flocksock in Peachy Keen
• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Counts as an entry for the  PAL KAL in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group, runs until 9/15.

  On the Needles   Halloween Socks 2016

• Pattern: Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Yarn: Regia, Arnie & Carlos Color #02459

    Amma Granny Square Top

• Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles
• Hook: C 2.75 mm
• Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color 

  Sir Dandy Cephalopod

• Pattern: Sir Dandy Cephalopod by Susan Claudino
• Needles: US 6
• Yarn: Spunky Eclectic Targhee Classic in colorway: Emerald Isle Lot 1015 (195 yards)- worsted weight- greens and blues….. so oceanic. 

  Hot Air Balloon Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) (Need to do this when more than 450 yards in 100 gram skein)
• Yarn: Andre Sue Knits (Etsy)
• Notes. Plan for 4 shortie socks with different heels and toes.

2016 Patriots Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway

Brainstorming

• I mentioned last time I'm looking for yarn for more Christmas socks. I purchased a skein from Lilliput Yarn in the Bumpus Hounds colorway and I love it!

   

• I'm totally jonesing to cast on the Fidra Hat by Gudrun Johnston

From the Armchair In this episode I reviewed the Knitters Pride Nova Platina Special Interchangeable Set.

• This is a set of  16 inch (40 cm) needles that retails for $64.39.
• It comes with needle sizes 4-10.
• Definitely worth checking out, but tune in to hear my review!

Some new (to me) podcasts I'd recommend:

• Stitching the High Notes (video- on YouTube)
• Slow Your Home Podcast (audio podcast available on iTunes or wherever you subscribe to podcasts)

Crafty Adventures I've been doing some sewing. I used the following two tutorials:

• Hue Loco Holiday Project Bag Tutorial Video Tutorial
•  Open Wide Zippered Pouch Tutorial

 

KAL News

12 Months to Christmas KAL

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long

• We will start on October 1st and go through November 15, 2016.
• Knit any pattern by talented Melanie Berg
• 6 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast

• We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016.
  Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry.
• We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.
  • Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link “Big Bad Berg-Along” on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.
  • Lollipop Yarns:  On September 11 at 7pm Eastern there will be an update featuring Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the codeBigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will have these kits up for preview starting Monday September 5th, 2016 in the Lollipop Yarn Ravelry Group as well as on her website, linked above.
  • One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.
• I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway.
• Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points!

Pigskin Party '16

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links.
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing sponsors.
  • Find the coupons here.
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!
• Don't forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you're doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
• Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group.

Pro Shop Sponsors

• Berry Colorful Yarnings
• Bijou Basin Ranch
• Daizie Knits
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fiber Nymph Dye Works
• Knit Life Designs
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knits4Comfort
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knitty Kitty Bags
• Lilliput Yarn
• Media Peruana Designs
• One Geek To Craft Them All
• Pearl and Plum
• Plum Deluxe Tea
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• The Yarn Sellar
• Yarn Geek Fibers

Key Details Mentioned in this Episode

• Show Your Team Spirit Interception has been announced. Runs 9/8-9/25. Click link for details.
• Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception.
• Lots of coupon codes available! Don't miss out!
• Looking for Sponsor knitting patterns? Check out this bundle curated by group member roocmc

On a Happy Note   

• Meeting group member, Mislissa (Melissa) who has been able to come to my local knitting group!
• Settling into fall and doing more crafting!
• Kiddos going back to school!
• Getting back to the gym and getting closer to my weight loss goal (and yes, I still eat delicious things like Chipotle!)
• My dear friend and college roommate, Amber learning to knit so we've been connecting over that which I've thoroughly enjoyed! I shared some funny audio from her at the end of the episode. I also talked about how I recommend this book by Susan B Anderson to help her learn to knit and she's loved it!

  Quote of the Week   “By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer's best of weather And autumn's best of cheer.” —Helen Hunt Jackson --------------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 96  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles   Perfect Beach Shawl

• Yarn: Knits4Comfort Merino/Silk in the Beach Shade Colorway (438 yards of fingering)- used 80 grams
• Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington- used 42 grams in a medium gray
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Pattern: a new, original design that will be called the Emelyn Mae shawl after my niece who goes to knitting festivals with me and helped me pick out this skein of yarn from Knits4Comfort

  Dunks Socks 

• Yarn: Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere Colorway- 602
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  RI Socks

• Yarn: Koigu KPPPM in Color 6156 & Louet Gems Gingering Weight (burnt orange)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Sock Yarn Blanket

• Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
• Hook Size: D 3.0 mm & H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square
• Some Notes:
  • Each square has 3 rounds with sock yarn (2 grams each) & a border of Plymouth Select DK in white (1 round= 2 grams)
  • I purchased 16 skeins of the Plymouth DK.  3 full skeins plus almost another full skein in scraps remain.
  • Final size- 10 squares by 16. Single crocheted together. 3 rounds of DC edging. Specific notes about how I did the corners are in my project page linked above.
  • Fingering for squares: 1280 yards  | White for squares: 832 yards  | White for seaming: 327.6 yards  | TOTAL: 2439 yards (2230 meters)

Colorful Cowl

• Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn
• Needles: US 5
• Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.
• Random striping- gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine
• Kitchener in the Round Tutorial: I used this video to help me kitchener this cowl together.
• Final result: 54 inches long and 5.5 inches wide

  Frankensocks #2 and #3

• Yarn: Various Scraps
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams (knit cuff down)
• Video Tutorial I created for the join I use for these socks
• So much fun! I have 3 total now. Can't wait to make more to mix and match.

  Melissa's Christmas Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams (knit cuff down)
• First Knit Picks experience- this yarn had 3 knots between the two 50 g skeins. Not the ideal first time around, especially for self striping. I did my own color management and made this best of it. I'm still totally happy with these, the yarn is super soft. I think it is great for gifts.

  Santa's Ho-Ho Hat

• Yarn: Cascade Eco Alpaca (worsted) in Nature & Burgundy
• Needles: US 6: 4.0 mm
• Pattern: Santa's Ho-Ho Hat by Jacquelynn Vance-Kuss (free)
• Saw this at knit night, friend Jenn Sheelen knit one and I wanted one! So happy to have this finished

  Stash Dash 2016 Total: 11,351 meters in 40 FOs (16 started before Stash Dash)  Brainstorming   

• I want to knit a week's worth of Christmas socks. Do you have ideas of yarn I could buy? Tell me about it in the Ravelry Group.
• My next scrap yarn blanket will be with Crochet Hexagons. Maybe with a gradiating gray border. What do you think of that idea? Here's a tutorial I found on the crocheted hexagons in case you're interested: Tutorial that might help.

Knitting In Passing  My 4 year old niece, Millie, loves the bunny I knit for her she was little. She calls it Hoppy. Pattern from Susan B Anderson: Mini-Sock Yarn Bunny pattern. She wants a friend for Hoppy in Purple!     Aila at Williamsburg - where she encountered and participating in knitting.   In My Travels  Red Sox Stitch and Pitch: super hot but we had a lot of fun!     Fiber Revival in Newbury MA on Saturday 8/13. I drove up with Lisa and Emilia. We met up with Mara & Erika.   Cool stuff I bought:

• Project bag from Stitched by Jessalu
• Yarn from Spunky Eclectic
• Mini Skeins from Pinestar Studio

Mara learned some spinning from the lovely, talented and very funny Kathy and her husband David from The Merlin Tree.   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL-- Winners Announced this Episode

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread
• Continue to enter (max 1 entry per month) through the end of the year. More prizes will be announced soon!

Pigskin Party '16 KAL

• Tune in to hear a review of the Rules and Details of the Pigskin Party '16 KAL. The KAL runs from September 8, 2016- February 6, 2017.
• Check out the Prize Thread in the Ravelry Group.
• Our list of Sponsors is almost finalized. Click here for a link but check back soon for the FINAL list. 
• Some of our amazing sponsors have offered up Coupon Codes. Check them out before you start shopping!
• The Pre-Season chat thread has already started. Want to strategize, meet some new friends and catch up with the ones you made last year-- click here!

  On a Happy Note 

• Custom orthotics might be the answer to my heel problems! Fingers crossed
• Lisa & I went to a Jazz concert by a Berklee Student at the Boston Public Library for knit night a few weeks ago! SO fun!
• Family time! Sleepovers & my grandmother's birthday. Always makes me happy!

  -----------     Contact Information:

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

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 95 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note

  Off the Needles   Pool Party Socks

• Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16
• Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

    Boxy Sweater

• Needle: US 3/ 3.25mm
• Yarn: Holiday Yarn Flocksock in Peachy Keen Colorway
• Pattern: Boxy by Joji Locatelli
• Size: X-Small
• Click on link above to my project page for detailed notes

  Jeff's Christmas Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in Blue Brown Marl colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

  Peacock Socks

• Yarn: Quaere Fibre Sock Blank
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

 

Click this link to see all of my Stash Dash 2016 Projects! On the Needles Sock Yarn Blanket

• Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
• Hook Size: D 3.0 mm & H 5.0 mm
• Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square
• 3 rounds with sock yarn, 1 round with Plymouth Select DK in white
• Going to finish seaming this summer. That's my new goal!

Brainstorming Want to hit 10k in stash dash. As of this recording I'm at 6,545 meters. Click this link to see all of my Stash Dash 2016 Projects!   Stash Dash runs until Sunday August 21

• Sock Yarn Blanket- need to crochet together
• Dunks Socks- on second sock
• Perfect Beach Shawl- nearly done
• Two Frankensocks in progress
• Colorful Cowl- said I'd finish last summer & didn't.
• Thoughts of casting on the Amma Granny Square Top. Crochet two squares (front/back) seam together. Really cute. Free pattern by  by Maria Valles

  From the Armchair   Review: Colorworks by Debi Yarn  

• The yarn I reviewed is Jadzia, 50/50 cotton-Tencel blend.
• Check out Debi's kits here.
• Check out Debi's yarn here.
• This is a really fun, fresh, unique take on yarn! So many possibilities! Definitely check it out.

  Podcast Episode: Elise Gets Crafty: E102 On "Being Busy"     Overcast

• iOS App for podcasts
• I highly recommend this app. It's free and contains a lot of cool features over the iOS native app.

Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

New Prizes- will giveaway in Episode 96

• Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne
• Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea
• Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card
• Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy

Looking for gift knit/crochet ideas- check out the Splash Pad Party Golf Tournament Team Threads & Mini Golf Threads for small project ideas.

  Splash Pad Party '16

The big bash wrapped up 7/31! What a great time it was!

Tune in to hear if you won a prize! If you did, be sure to contact me via email or Ravelry PM. Click here for reminder of the amazing prizes we have for this KAL! 

  Thank you again to our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors:

• Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn
• Colorworks by Debi
• Designs of Acadia
• Dragonfly Fibers
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fix-a-Stitch
• Imagined Landscapes
• Infinite Twist
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• KnitCircus
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Little Skein in the Big Wool
• Never Not Knitting
• North Light Fibers
• Pearl and Plum
• Stitched by Jessalu
• Suburban Stitcher
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Still waiting to hear from winners announced on last episode for the participation prizes so if you haven't tuned in yet, please check out Episode 94.   Thank you to Lisa for coming up with most of the amazing ideas behind this KAL, to Designs of Acadia for creating our amazing logo and to our pool boys Greg and Joey from the Unraveling with Greg & Joey podcast for keeping things interesting.  

The Pigskin Party KAL will be kicking off with the NFL Football season in September. I still have just a few spots left. Click here for details, and fill out the form today if you're interested in signing on as a sponsor.

Fiber Events

• Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts
  • Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you’ll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry.
• Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival: September 24 & 25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, NY
• Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

Contest News & Notes I pulled winners for the Phoenix Hat by Sally Cameron. Thanks Emilia for offering up this wonderful prize!   I am currently accepting sponsor applications for the 2016-2017 Pigskin Party KAL. Click on this link for more details.   Ask Me Anything

• I answered a question from cynalune on Ravelry about my dream knitting bag.
  • My favorite purse currently I purchase from this shop on Etsy.
  • Hear more about my 2 bag system for commuting to work via train on Episode 93.

On a Happy Note

• My cousin's bachelorette party in Provincetown (Cape Cod). Favorite places: Patio (went to lunch with Mom), Boat Slip Beach Club Tea Dance (4-7p)
• MGH Diversity Statement- came through on my work email and I was so touched by it.
  • Because of diversity we will excel.   We think broadly about diversity and everything that makes us unique.  It is core to our mission. Our differences make the MGH a more interesting and distinctive environment in which to work and are an important means of providing the very best care to every one of our patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, life experiences, geographic backgrounds, skills and talents among others. We will not excel without recognizing and appreciating everyone’s perspectives.
  • Through inclusion we will respect.  Together we work hard to make this hospital a diverse and inclusive place of healing. Encouraging a broad range of opinions, ideas and perspectives drives creativity, innovation and excellence. Our continued engagement in our nationally recognized initiatives and programs highlights our commitment to diversity and inclusion. But this ongoing work will not be complete until every employee, every patient, every family member, every visitor feels safe, respected, welcome, comfortable, supported and accepted within our walls.
  • Focused on equity we will serve, heal, educate and innovate.  Our job is to improve health and save lives, regardless of what our patients or colleagues look like, where they come from, what they believe, or who they love. Issues of equity and justice are not separate but rather intertwined with patient care, education, research, and community health. Targeting inequality enhances the quality of care for all. We believe in treating our patients and each other with the dignity that every human being deserves.
• Meeting up with new friends at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA for knit night.
• Bathing suits that fit from Athleta. Rash guard love. Pacifica (long sleeved version)
• Not so happy- water in our well is low because of the summer drought. Good news is that we're finding ways to conserve water and hopefully are building in some better long-term routines.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 94 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• On a Happy Note

Thank you to this week's sponsors: Little Skein in the Big Wool & Fair Winds Farm   Off the Needles   A Dress for Giraffe Mommy

• Hook: US H/ 5.0mm
• Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant Colorway and a little white for trim
• No pattern.

Blanket for Giraffe Mommy

• Hook: US H/ 5.0mm
• Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant and scraps from a blue/green/purple/white striping
• Pattern: Hexagon from this tutorial

  Crochet Dishcloths

• Hook: I/ 5.5 mm
• Yarn:
• Pattern: Used this tutorial to learn how to make a hexagon.

  Granny Square Candle Cozy

• Hook: unsure
• Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix and Cascade 220 Superwash leftovers
• Pattern: double crochet granny squares
• Idea from Susan B Anderson in this blog post.

  Pats Socks

• Needles: US 1.5/ 2.5 mm
• Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarning in the Pats Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Riley Rose Shawl

• Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral is called Seashell). Color B (dark coral is called Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue is called Gulf)
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl 

  Stash Dash Total (so far): 4,537 meters   On the Needles   Pool Party Socks

• Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16
• Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

  Boxy Sweater

• Needle: US 3/ 3.25mm
• Yarn: Holiday Yarn Flocksock
• Pattern: Boxy by Joji Locatelli

From the Armchair  Dave The Sheep Dog? Written and Photographed by Carrie McKie $10.99 online or in store at The Yarn Sellar in York, ME Really cute book. I encourage you to go check it out!   Crafty Adventures Tie dye project with kids!

• Tulip Tie Dye Products

In My Travels 

• I went for the weekend to Old Saybrook, CT with my friends Christine and Ryan.
• Cute shops and restaurants.
• Favorite dinner restaurant: Nancy’s Rosemary & Sage.
• Out favorite breakfast places: Mirsina’s & Paperback Cafe
• Yarn Shops
  • Saybrook Yarn
  • The Knit
     

Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread
• New Prizes- will giveaway in August
  • Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne
  • Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea
  • Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card
  • Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy

  Splash Pad Party  

• See official rules for all of the details
• Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors.
• Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes.
  • I announced prizes for our first team to finish the tournament; more prizes will be announced in Episode 95.
• We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread.
• Tune in to hear if you won a prize in the Splash Pad Party for Instagram or chatting in one of our various chatter threads. I'll announce the rest of the winners in Episode 95.
• Even though the KAL ends on 7/31 there is still plenty of time for summer knitting. Feel free to continue to use the #splashpadparty16 so others can see your projects. Chat threads will still be open.

  Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors:

• Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn
• Colorworks by Debi
• Designs of Acadia
• Dragonfly Fibers
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fix-a-Stitch
• Imagined Landscapes
• Infinite Twist
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• KnitCircus
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Little Skein in the Big Wool
• Never Not Knitting
• North Light Fibers
• Pearl and Plum
• Stitched by Jessalu
• Suburban Stitcher
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns

  Fiber Events

• Stitch and Pitch Boston 2016 Thursday August 11 at 7:10p $45 per ticket. Purchase online, gets you voucher then you meet up outside Gate K with the group to get your actual ticket for entry. Lisa and I are going. If you’re local you should join us.
• Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts
  • $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property
  • Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you’ll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry.
• Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

Contest News & Notes

• My new design, the Riley Rose pattern is now available. 
  • There is a coupon code available for podcast listeners. Tune in for details.
  • If knit and finish by August 6th. Post project page and PM me. Pick one of my patterns free for yourself and a friend of your choice. 

• I pulled a winner of Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway! Tune in to see if you won.
• New Contest: Emilia  (emilcarv1963 on Ravelry) would like to gift the Phoenix Hat by Sally Cameron to 2 lucky group members. Check out the thread in the Ravelry Group to enter.
• I am currently accepting sponsor applications for the 2016-2017 Pigskin Party KAL. Click on this link for more details.

On a Happy Note

• I went to see Vertical Horizon’s free concert in the Boston Common with Lisa, and her son and daughter. Really fun night. It was hot but the show was great, forgot how much I loved their music. And we knit!
• Aila and Will slept over the weekend of the 16-17th so parents can finish some renovation work at their house. Pool day Sat and Sunday!
• Sunday afternoon went to a cookout at my Nana’s assisted living facility. Knit and listened to the music. Fun! Knitting definitely helped what could have been an otherwise boring function.
• Aila left Giraffe Mommy- her prized possession- at our house. I came home and found her. Told Kris I’d send lots of photos of GM and me having fun so A would know she was ok. Dinner, showers, reading, made her a tent to sleep in, snuggles, riding the train, going to work. set up her own little office. Went to the craft store and then taught her to crochet so she could make a dress. Aila called Monday night when she got back from a trip with her grandmother, sad about it. Told me all of Giraffe Mommy's favorite things so I’d know. Very sweet. Brought her back on Tuesday.
• Wednesday night I went to Will and Aila’s track meet where we did a mini birthday celebration for Will before they left for vacation. I gave him the Rhino I had intended for Christmas!
• Finally scored a sock blank from Andre Sue Knits on Etsy
• Mom found a photo of a dress she made when she was in her early 20's that she wore to her Bridal Shower. She handed it down to me and its my favorite item of clothing! Was fun to have a photo of her wearing it.

  Contact Information:

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

  For full show notes including photos check out www.downcellarstudio.com/93    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 93 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

• On the Needles
• Off the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: North Light Fibers, Dragonfly Fibers, KnitCircus Yarn On the Needles  Jeff's Christmas Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in Blue Brown colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

  Pool Party Socks

• Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16
• Needles: US 1.5 (22.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down

  Patriots Socks

• Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down
• Worked on these on 4th of July- Pub Crawl along the Freedom Trail with friends. Seemed fitting.

  Riley Rose Shawl

• Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral - Seashell). Color B (dark coral- Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue- Gulf)
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl-- soon to be released
• Yarn Availability: Tuesday July 12th at One Twisted Tree 5 colors to choose from. Shadow (gray), Sandbar (tan), Gulf (aqua blue), Seashell (light coral), Reef Coral (dark coral). If you haven't signed up for Danie's newsletter I recommend it (enter your email address on right side of her webpage).

Off the Needles Fluormania Socks

• Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach
• Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down
• How I knit-- US 1 needles 2x2 rib for 10 rounds, stockinette for 10 rounds. May just do all ribbing to heel next time.
• How do they wear? GREAT!

Stash Dash Update: 3,422 meters to date!     From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary by Wendy Bernard (spoiler alert- I think this a great resource. Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear a chat with my newly 8 year old nephew Oisin about how he learned to knit. What he likes to work on. Why he likes knitting etc. He talks about having Dysgraphia and how working with his hands in knitting helps him.   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

• Prizes- will giveaway in August
  • Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne
  • Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea
  • Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card
  • Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy

  Splash Pad Party

This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31

• See official rules for all of the details
• Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors.
• Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes.
• We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread.
  • POOL BOY SHENANIGANS abound! Thanks to Greg for his special audio message! You can hear more from Greg and his co-host Joey over on the Unraveling Podcast
• Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors:

• Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn
• Colorworks by Debi
• Designs of Acadia
• Dragonfly Fibers
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fix-a-Stitch
• Imagined Landscapes
• Infinite Twist
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• KnitCircus
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Little Skein in the Big Wool
• Never Not Knitting
• North Light Fibers
• Pearl and Plum
• Stitched by Jessalu
• Suburban Stitcher
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party will be starting up in early September. Click here for details from last year's Pigskin PartyInterested in sponsoring? Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter.

  Fiber Events

• Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little's Lane Newbury, Massachusetts
  • $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property
  • Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you'll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry.
• Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

  Contests, News & Notes   Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway  Click on this link to be entered to win!   Great Northern Yarn Haul-- Check out this yarn crawl in VT & Maine from July 8-17th   Ask Me Anything   In this episode I answer a question from CrochetbyChineka about train/commute knitting tips.  

I mention a bag I bought on Amazon that sits on the floor of the train (that I don't mind if it gets dirty). It was a great deal and has served me well. Here is a photo of my 2 bag system.

  On a Happy Note Tune in for audio of my nephew Oisin after our visit to Legoland Discovery Center We also had a sleepover for his birthday and he got the much anticipated birthday pancakes! Pool days! and pool knitting of course   I bought my first Felici Self Striping Yarn! Lisa and I went in on an order (it's not all mine I swear).       Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 92 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/92   This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note

    Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fix-a-Stitch, Stitched by Jessalu, Never Not Knitting & Kitchen Counter Crafter   Off the Needles    Bergere de France Socks

• Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Beige colorway & cream
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Patons Kroy Legwarmers

• Yarn: Patons Kroy- Purple Haze Colorway
• Needles US 2 & 3 (2.75 and 3.25 mm)
• Pattern: None. Cast on 56, 2x2 ribbing for about 2 inches. Switched to stockinette then moved up to US 3 needles.

  2 improvised crochet dishcloths     Double Crochet Granny Squares     On the Needles   Fluormania Socks 

• Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach- neon orange and turquoise blue
• Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Patriots Socks 

• Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Dunks Socks    

• Yarn: Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere Colorway- 602
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
• OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Perfect Beach Shawl  

• Yarn: Knits4Comfort Merino/Silk in the Beach Shade Colorway (438 yards of fingering)
• Pattern: new design in progress

Brainstorming   The yarn for my Boxy Sweater arrived! Holiday Yarn Flocksock Fingering. Peachy Keen Colorway. 75% SW Merino. 25% Nylon.     I have some yarn from One Twisted Tree coming to knit the final sample of this shawl which should be published soon.     Crochet kit for Anna doll (from Frozen) with Jasmin at Stitches West in February. Really want to cast that on. Itching for some crochet. Hopefully soon.     From the Armchair  

• Season 7 of The League on Netflix
• Longmire- recommended by Greg and Joey of Unraveling Podcast
• Reply All Podcast On The Inside 4 part series

Crafty Adventures    I went to a local paint night with my friends Lisa and Suzanne and we painted wine glasses.       Ask Me Stuff   Mislissa asked about how I factor in sizing for gift knits. Tune in to hear my response.       Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL (feel free to double dip with Splash Pad Party if you're gifting the finished object)

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

• New Prizes- will giveaway in August
• Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne
• Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea
• Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card

    Splash Pad Party  

This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31

• See official rules for all of the details
• Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors.

Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors:

• Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn
• Colorworks by Debi
• Designs of Acadia
• Dragonfly Fibers
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fix-a-Stitch
• Imagined Landscapes
• Infinite Twist
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• KnitCircus
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Little Skein in the Big Wool
• Never Not Knitting
• North Light Fibers
• Pearl and Plum
• Stitched by Jessalu
• Suburban Stitcher
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns

  There is still time to sign up for the Swim Meet & Golf Tournament we're planning for July.   In this episode I announced 5 winners for Instagram post and Ravelry Chatter as part of the Splash Pad Party KAL.       Fiber Revival

• This event will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9am to 4pm at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little's Lane Newbury, Massachusetts
• I am hoping to attend. More details on that soon.

Contests, News & Notes   Check out the Sock Yarn Swappers group on Ravelry, as well as on Facebook. They are running a KAL to use up all these mini skeins.  The Summer of Squares KAL will run from May 27 to August 27.   On a Happy Note

Birthday fun! Which started early! On Wednesday I received a Knitter's Brewing Company Splash Pad Party gradient set from Lisa!

Thursday night- I helped out my BFF and received some more early birthday gifts. A giraffe nightgown + necklace that has first initial from each of 7 nieces and nephews. SO special.Friday- Dan and I went to see mt grandmother in the morning then to get massages. Had a wonderful time at his friend's wedding.

Saturday- spent the day photographing my nieces and nephew's dance recital dress rehearsalSunday we went out to breakfast at my favorite breakfast place then Riley made her stage debut as an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and Chocolate factory. 

With birthday money and gift cards, I bought a set of Fiestaware dishes to replace some cheaper dishes we bought 8 years ago when we first moved into our house. 

Riley and Millie's gymnastics recital, Aila, Emelyn, Will & Oisin's dance recital then our twin friends' 40th birthday party.

Sunday--- Fun day for Father's Day by the pool. Did some pool knitting but my sock was co-opted by Riley who wanted to knit on them.

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Mom joins me for Episode 91 to celebrate the opening of the pool (both real and virtual).

I announce the prizes available for the Splash Pad Party 2016 and share lots of finished objects!

Check out our Ravelry Group to chat and find show notes on my website.

Thanks for tuning in!

Jen & Diane

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For full show notes, please check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/90

 

Happy Knitting!