Thank you for tuning in to Episode 69! This week, we had a special guest, my mom Diane! For full show notes and photos visit. www.downcellarstudio.com/69
Today's segments include
Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Events
Contest, News and Notes
Knitting in Passing
In My Travels
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
Stripey Leftovers Hat
Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared FloodYarn: leftovers- Dragonfly Fibers & some mystery black yarnNeedles: US 5- 3.75mmArgent
Pattern: Argent by Hunter HammersenNeedles: US 6- 4mm needlesYarn: Frog Tree Pediboo (sport) color 1130 Jade- 80% Merino, 20% BambooUsed Jenny's surprisingly stretchy bind off. Blocked out huge and I love it!
Maryland Socks
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Pitter Pat Colorway Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mmPattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan WilliamsCast on 64, 2x2 rib. loving spiral pooling.Decrease to 60 after ribbing and then to 56 about an inch later. almost a striping effect! Made them extra tallDid the Citric Acid Treatment on them. No dye came out.Kirby Wirby Socks
Yarn: RAF: Fraternal Twin Brother to RBF- Self striping colorway from Kirby Wirby. 75% Superwash BFL, 25% nylon (first time using BFL) Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mmPattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan WilliamsDid the Citric Acid Treatment on them. No dye came out.Oisin's Alien
Pattern: Alien by Hannah KaminskyYarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in the Ghoulish colorwayEyes from 6060 (etsy shop). 2-3 inches tall. Looks just like the photo! Granny Square Blanket
Yarn: Lion Brand. Lion's Pride Woolspun Bulky- 80% Acrylic, 20% WoolHook: K 6.5 mmMom and I discussed some old grant square blankets she made when I was a kid. She thought they were so ugly she wouldn't even put them together, but my Nana decided they should be finished and seamed them up. We used them in the car when we were kids.
For the record Mom thinks granny square blankets with more modern yarns are perfectly nice!
On the Needles
Friendship Socks
Yarn: One Twisted Tree in the Shimmer Base- 93 Diagon Alley ColorwayPattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan WilliamsNeedles: US 1.5- 2.5mmGreen heel. Mini skein from Sarah of YarnGeekFibers. Super Geek base in Temple Grandin colorway.
Hallow Moon Shawl
Pattern: Hallow Moon by Dieuwke van MulligenYarn: Ashton Studio Arts Genoa Fingering- Almost Black & trio of peach/salmon mini skeinsNeedles: US 7- 4.5mmModification- edge: RS, s1wyif, k1, s1wyif. WS: k1, s1wyif, k1.
Colorful Cowl
Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarnNeedles: US 5Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. Will make a very long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.Random striping- gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerineElectric Slide Socks
Yarn: white birch fiber arts. Electric Slide colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan WilliamsNeedles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
Whiz Bang Socks
Pattern: Whiz Bang by Sarah SYarn: Socks that Rock in the Grimm ColorwayNeedles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)Slipped stitches that are staggered. My first toe up sock. Looking forward to the Bootylicious Heel!Brainstorming
Sloppy Sunday Cowl
Crochet cowl from blog: Pink MilkLooks like its knit. Striped up. Would be a great stash buster.
From the Armchair
Getting Things Done Podcast Tara SwigerEvents
Participating in Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast 2,888 yards complete= 2640 meters
Contest, News and Notes
Trickle Shawl Kits available from Infinite Twist now! Kits available in single colors and five-color gradients and include 500 yards of hand-dyed yarn, a bamboo circular knitting needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pattern marking pencil, and a zippered brocade notions pouch. and free shipping for the U.S. and China. Canada and UK shipping is now $10 (formerly $20), other international is $20.
Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn You don’t have to finish your shawl to be eligible to win.Post photos of your progress and use #trickleshawl. If you’re using the Infinite Twist Trickle Kit be sure to use #tricklekit.Prizes:Two Infinite Twist yarn prizes- any who tags their photos with #trickleshawl will be eligible to winThose who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite TwistKnitting in Passing
Knitting on socks Will's baseball game and ended up teaching someone how to Magic Loop Knitting after dinner at the bar at a local restaurant and a friend of a friend asked about knitting and then asked if she could try it! I was impressed with her enthusiasm.In my Travels
Portland, Maine for the weekendWe both enjoyed massages at the Nine Stones SpaI visited 2 yarn shops Knit Wit & Tess Designer YarnsWe sampled beer at 4 different breweriesRising TideBissell Brothers- I love their Substance Ale (IPA) Foundation- I loved their Epiphany IPAAllagash4 free samples just for visiting!First time trying AirBnB and we were really pleased with the experience.
On a Happy Note
Birthday dinner with the famDinner & movie with my 2 best friends Pool party birthday (after recording)
Mom received great customer service from Heart Warmer Gifts on EtsyQuote of the Week
I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.
Audrey Hepburn
