Thank you for tuning in to Episode 111 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Off The Needles

• Brown, Purple and Yellow Ninjas
• Yarn: Cascade 220 super wash
• Hook: C 2.75 mm

  Kris' 2017 Birthday Socks

• Yarn: Mint Rain Twist Sock- Self Striping in the After the Storm Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Fluffy Sheep

• Pattern: Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau
• Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak (fluffy yarn) + worsted weight acrylic yarn

  Shy Little Unicorn

• Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by  Ana Paula Rimoli (library book)
• Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted
• Hook: C
• Her name: Poopsiedoo

On the Needles  Key West Socks

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

  Beyond the Wall Socks

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

  Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks

• Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Gray + Black Socks

• Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Tune in to hear my review of trying on 9 inch circular needles.

  Riley's 2017 Christmas Legwarmers

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm)

  Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2

• Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free)
• Hook: D (3.25 mm)
• Yarn: leftover fingering weight scraps

  Worsted Weight Riley Rose Shawl

• Pattern: Riley Rose by Jennifer Lassonde
• Yarn: Hikoo by Skacel Simpliworsted in Aqua Mint, Deep Turquoise, Gypsy Red and White
• Needles: US 10 1/2 (6.5 mm)

Brainstorming

• Crochet Christmas stockings
• More socks (stocked up on Patons Kroy on sale from Craftsy.com)

Crafty Adventures

I share some thought on getting back into scrapbooking after a long hiatus.

Knitting in Passing My friend Megg and I generated a lot of conversation knitting at the Camp Pulse event last weekend. I think I may have a few more converts to teach.   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

Tune in to hear if you won a First Quarter Prize  

• Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy
• Slip and Swirl Sock pattern by Kristi Barnwell
• Lil Miss Chelsea Bean Shawl by Jenn Sheelen

  WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt

• Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

In April, we also have an additional prize from Fibernymph Dye Works

• A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each)

  Splash Pad Party KAL  

• The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules.
• Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details.

 Events

• Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group
• Connecticut Sheep and Wool: April 29, 2017
• Stitches United: April 27-30, 2017
• Gore Place Shearing Festival: April 29, 2017
• Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017
• NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017
• RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017
• Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair- May 20 & 21, 2017
• Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017
• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017

 

Coming to CT Sheep & Wool or Stitches United? Participate in our Riley Rose Shawl Contest.

• Wear your Riley Rose, take a photo and post to get one entry
• Take a photo of someone else wearing a Riley Rose shawl and get 2 entries
• See someone wearing one, make a friend and take a photo together and get 3 entries.
• All photos must be posted on Instagram with #rileyroseshawl and tag me @BostonJen1  to be eligible to win

  Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th.   #the100dayproject

• What is it: choose a creative project you will commit to for 100 days. Most people choose something very specific. I am just going to focus on doing something creative every day. So far, knitting, crochet, project life scrapbooking and hand lettering/drawing.

  Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017   April- Explore Your Surroundings

• Boston Public Library Event: Colum McCann; Click here to learn more about the author
• Dan and I went to dinner at a local restaurant for dinner on Thursday - We never do ANYTHING in our town so I treated us to dinner at a fancy restaurant near us. Turns out they do $2 tapas!

On A Happy Note

• Riley was in a Panto performance of Aladdin
• Taking Garret to Legoland for his 7th Birthday
• Emelyn's surprise 13th Birthday Party.
• I thoroughly enjoyed the new Beauty & the Beast movie
• Eme performed in Guys & Dolls!
• Camp Pulse weekend!

  Quote of the Week I'm not interested in blind optimism, but I'm very interested in optimism that is hard-won, that takes on darkness and then says, 'This is not enough.' Colum McCann ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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