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June 16, 2015Episode 69: A Chat with Mom
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 Flood
Yarn: leftovers- Dragonfly Fibers & some mystery black yarn
Needles: US 5- 3.75mm
Argent
Pattern: Argent by Hunter Hammersen
Needles: US 6- 4mm needles
Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo (sport) color 1130 Jade- 80% Merino, 20% Bamboo
Used 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- 2.5mm
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Cast 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 tall
Did 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- 2.5mm
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Did the Citric Acid Treatment on them.
No dye came out.
Oisin's Alien
Pattern: Alien by Hannah Kaminsky
Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in the Ghoulish colorway
Eyes 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% Wool
Hook: K 6.5 mm
Mom 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 Colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mm
Green heel. Mini skein from Sarah of YarnGeekFibers. Super Geek base in Temple Grandin colorway.

Hallow Moon Shawl
Pattern: Hallow Moon by Dieuwke van Mulligen
Yarn: Ashton Studio Arts Genoa Fingering- Almost Black & trio of peach/salmon mini skeins
Needles: US 7- 4.5mm
Modification- edge: RS, s1wyif, k1, s1wyif. WS: k1, s1wyif, k1.

Colorful Cowl
Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn
Needles: US 5
Provisionally 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 tangerine
Electric Slide Socks
Yarn: white birch fiber arts. Electric Slide colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Whiz Bang Socks
Pattern: Whiz Bang by Sarah S
Yarn: Socks that Rock in the Grimm Colorway
Needles: 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 Milk
Looks like its knit. Striped up. Would be a great stash buster.

From the Armchair
Getting Things Done Podcast
Tara Swiger
Events
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 win
Those who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite Twist
Knitting 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 weekend
We both enjoyed massages at the Nine Stones Spa
I visited 2 yarn shops Knit Wit & Tess Designer Yarns
We sampled beer at 4 different breweries
Rising Tide
Bissell Brothers- I love their Substance Ale (IPA)
Foundation- I loved their Epiphany IPA
Allagash
4 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 fam
Dinner & movie with my 2 best friends
Pool party birthday (after recording)
Mom received great customer service from Heart Warmer Gifts on Etsy
Quote 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
1 hr 5 min
May 25, 2015 Episode 68: Stash Dash Crazed
Thanks for tuning in! This week I have a lot of FOs, a bunch more on the needles. Some chatter about events I've been to, things that are coming up, a weaving project with my niece and some audio from my nephew.

Hope you enjoy the episode. Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for full show notes and links to everything I talk about!

Happy Knitting!
55 min
May 10, 2015Episode 67: Festivals Abound
Thanks for tuning in. This week's segments included:
Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
In My Travels
Events
Contest, News and Notes
Knitting in Passing
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
Crochet Bunting
Hook Size: D 3.0mm
Yarn: leftover Oh Loops Platinum Socks in the Cindy Lou Who color way
Aila Doll
Pattern: Mary, Millie and Morgan by Susan B Anderson
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in various colors
Needles: US 3
Mother's Day Socks
Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns in the Marceline colorway.
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
On the Needles
Sock Yarn Blanket
Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
Hook Size: D 3.0mm
Pattern: double crochet granny square
Argent
Pattern: Argent by Hunter Hammersen
Needles: US 6- 4mm needles
Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo (sport) color 1130 Jade
Colorful Cowl
Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn, 50% Llama, 40% Merino, 10% Angora in gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine
Needles: US 5
Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. Will make a very long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.
Kirby Wirby Socks
Yarn: RAF: Fraternal Twin Brother to RBF- Self striping colorway from Kirby Wirby. 75% Superwash BFL, 25% nylon
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Maryland Socks
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Pitter Pat Colorway (hot pink, hot orange, hot purple, watermelon/strawberry pink, electric blue and a tealy green.
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Brainstorming
Purple baby hat for Kiley (MiniPurlGirl) on Ravelry who is collecting purple baby hats as part of her senior project to raise awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome, the Period of Purple Crying and Accidental Infant Death. If you're interested, check out Kiley's Ravelry profile for details on where to send hats by the end of May. She is offering a A skein of purple Wollmeise will be randomly given to one donator. One entry per hat. #ClickforKiley if you post on Instagram or Facebook.
Stash Dash 2015- Knit Girlls Event- May 22nd-August 14th.
Suburban Stitcher- Around your Neck KAL- June 1- August 31st.
Michelle Actually Knitting- PAL KAL. June 1- September 1 Use pattern, project bag, stitch markers, yarn... made by podcasters. This year she's going to be offering coupon codes, including one from me, so go check out her Ravelry group.
In My Travels
Emelyn and I share the story of our visit to Gore Place Sheep Shearing Event in Waltham with Lisa.
I recount my first experience at Maryland Sheep & Wool!
Maryland Sheep & Wool purchases:
Socks that Rock Lightweight in Pitter Pat colorway
Yowza Whatta Skein- in Urgent Message & Into the Void
Marigold Jen- Sock yarn in Merry & Bright (inspired to buy by Minerva Turkey)
Gale's Art Wonder Sock- Graffiti & Asphalt colorway
Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply toes- in Ghoulish Colorway
Ashton Studio Arts- fingering in Not Quite Black and 3 mini skeins in corals- purchased to make the Hallow Moon shawl
Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn in long stripes in the Old Rose colorway
Events
Marathon Spring Cleaning -Marathon KAL - pulled for winners between episodes & posted. Check out thread on Ravelry if you haven't already!
Fiber Related Plans for 2015
NH Sheep and Wool May 9 & 10: I can't make it, but hope you can!
World Wide Knit in Public Day- June 13th- Join my local knitting group in Christopher Columbus Park in Boston near the Longwharf Marriott anytime after 11:30a.
Stitches Midwest in Shaumburg IL August 6-9
NY Sheep and Wool- Oct 17-18
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.
Trickle KAL Instagram Contest (Starting now and running through June 30, 2015)
Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn (when pattern is published separately later this month).
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 win
Those who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite Twist.
Knitting in Passing
A nice lady, whose name I later learned is Sue, asked on the train one afternoon if I was knitting a Curl! [She was correct] Now that's a first!
On a Happy Note
Getting back into habit of cooking & running.
Planning a weekend away with Dan to Portland, Maine.
The joy in seeing Aila open the doll I knit for her birthday. She told Emelyn "I asked for one and she made it for me!!!"
The snow is gone and it's finally getting warm here.
Mother's day is coming up Sunday. Happy Mother's Say to all of you moms and grandmothers out there.
Quote of the Week
A mom reads you like a book, and wherever she goes, people read you like a glowing book review. ~Robert Brault
50 min
April 19, 2015 Episode 66: Trickle Shawl
2 FOs and lots on the needles. Many upcoming events and an announcement about my new design- The Trickle Shawl which is now available through Infinite Twist. Check out the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group for details & to enter the contest!

For full show notes, visit my website.
39 min
April 06, 2015 Episode 65: Sheep & Socks
Thanks for tuning in. Lots of FOs this time and some new projects too! For full show notes check out www.downcellarstudio.com
42 min
March 14, 2015 Episode 64: Flowers in the Snow
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 64.
For show notes come visit www.downcellarstudio.com

57 min
February 25, 2015 Episode 63: And The Winners Are...
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 63! This week I share some finished objects and some WIPs. You'll hear about my travel adventures some fun winter stories.

Did you participate in the Pigskin Party KAL? If so, tune in to see if you're a prize winner!

Full show notes will be posted on www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for listening!
58 min
February 04, 2015 Episode 62: Wins & Losses
Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast!

This week I talk about some finished projects, a few new knits, a little sewing, a yarn review & book review and lots more fun (including a new KAL announcement).

Check out www.downcellarstudio.com for more details and full show notes!

Thanks for listening!
Happy Knitting!
56 min
January 20, 2015 Episode 61: I Heart New York
This week I talk about a bunch of recently finished objects and my trip to Vogue Knitting Live in New York City!

Show notes will be up soon at www.downcellarstudio.com

Thanks for tuning in!
38 min
January 04, 2015Episode 60: Knit, Gift, Review, Repeat
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 60!
This week's segments included:
Off the Needles
On the Needles
Crafty Adventures
From the Armchair
Events
Contests, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Off the Needles
The only photo I have of this so far. Garret thought it looked like a veil! Riley & Garret are wearing Mom's new dishcloths as hats!
Shawl for Mom
New design in the works
Needles: US 7 needles
Yarn: Berrocco Ultra Alpaca Light in black
Emelyn's Christmas Hat
Pattern Goblin Hat by Elizabeth Murphy (free pattern)
US 5 (smaller than called for)
Yarn: Miss Babs Kawaeh DK
Monster for Oisin
No pattern (cast on 24 stitches)
Needles: US 8
On the Needles
Legwarmers
Pattern: None
Needles: US 2
Measure in Love
Pattern: Measure in Love by Megan Williams
Yarn: Mad Tosh DK in Embers color way- burnt orange
Needles: US 5
Nutcracker Socks
Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
Yarn: Nutcracker Candy Colorway from Must Stash Yarn in the Perfect Sock Base
Needles: US 1.5
Crafty Adventures
I did some sewing (alone and with my best friend). I love these project bags. I vary up the sizes, but they are all based on this tutorial.
I did some sewing with my niece and nephew during our recent sleepover. Emelyn is 10. She made 3 pillows! Two for her, and one for Oisin's new alien stuffed monster, Dave.

Oisin learned to sew buttons in school but hasn't done it in awhile. I gave him the swatch from my Rocky Coast Cardigan and bunch of old buttons. He had a blast!
Every year I make custom photo calendars from Picaboo. The quality is great and I appreciate how customizable they are.
From the Armchair
2014 accomplishments:
I finished 51 projects (20 more than last year) including publishing 2 designs. 10 things for me, the rest were gifts.
Click here to check out my 2014 Projects Tab in Ravelry.
2015 goals:
Knit from my well curated stash. I've updated my stash on Ravelry. Currently I have 65 yarns stashed/ 91 skeins total.
Publish at least 2 if not more patterns in 2015.
Take more classes, especially at fiber events I'm already planning to go to.
Keep me in mind when knitting (make sure my gift knitting ratio doesn't go up too much)
Fiber Related Plans for 2015
January- Vogue Knitting Live. January 16-18 in NYC.
February- I'm going to North Carolina for a scrapbooking weekend!
May: Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 2 & 3
May: NH Sheep and Wool: May 9 & 10 (I'll be taking Emelyn & Aila on Saturday)
August: Stitches Midwest in Shaumburg IL August 6-9
October: NY SHeep and Wool- 3rd full weekend in Oct 16-18th 2015
Events
Pigskin Party KALTune in to Episode 52 if you haven’t already
Knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 4 and Feb 2nd you'll earn points which are used to give you entries in for fantastic prizes. Opportunities to get more points along the way by using products from our awesome sponsors and for posting on instagram, getting others to participate in the KAL and things like that.
Never too late to sign up. Go to downcellarstudio.com/pigskinparty for all of the details. This is the last full month.
There are also monthly prizes for participating by using hashtag #DCSPigskinParty on Instagram and for chatting in the Monthly Huddle Tread in the DCS Ravelry Group! Come play along. We're having so much fun!
WIP Interception- Winner Announced!!
New sponsor: Jan Smiley Bag- Check out this martini themed bag! What a great prize!
Just arrived in the mail- a beautiful new bag from Prairie bag works- beautiful cardinals and other birds on the outside. would be great for a 2-3 skein project. drawstring. inside has 2 pockets and a jump ring
December Participation Prizes were announced
Contests, News & Notes
Taste of Nomad Kit:
One lucky winner will get a 3 month subscription to the Taste of Nomad Taster Package. Kits will arrive each month and include one original pattern and the yarn to make it, along with a recipe card from the garden behind the shop and a fun surprise.
How to enter: Come on over to this thread, check out their patterns and tell us what you like best to be entered to win a 3 month subscription. Contest ends January 5th. You must be a member of the Ravelry Group to be entered to win.
News- VAT increase European Union have gone into effect. I want to make sure you can still buy my patterns. If you live in the EU and want one of my designs, please PM me on Ravelry, I'll send you my Paypal info. If you make a donation to podcast I'll give you the patterns you'd like. I'm still hoping for better solution in the coming weeks/months.
On a Happy Note
We had a wonderful Christmas.
Aila loved the huge giraffe we bought her. Will loved him Rhino!
My best friend, Kris, made me a chevron burlap pillow with my podcast logo on a pocket on the front! AMAZING!
Millie loved her Anna hoodie! The kids all had a great day!
I went to see the The imitation Game at the movies. I think this is a must see.
Dan and I are doing a biggest loser style weight loss challenge with our friends. It's been a really fun and super motivating competition so far!
I've enjoyed quality time with Dan over the vacation. We've started watching the League on Netflix. Totally irreverent raunchy humor, but if you're interested in that this is a funny show.
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