Thank you for tuning in to Episode 142 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

    Off the Needles     Hibernate Rainbow Blanket

• Pattern: Hibernate Blanket (free crochet pattern) by Yarnspirations Design Studio
• Hook: K (6.5 mm)
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (gray- 7 skeins- used 6 ) & Knitters Brewing Company  fingering (24-30g each of red, orange, yellow, green blue and purple).
• Simple two row repeat.
• 14 rows of color. 4 plain gray. 
• Total: 1224 meters

  Camping Fry Pan Protector 3 fingering weight yarns held together. Mint rain self striping. Two mystery skeins in Stash

• H hook and I hook
• crocheted in a circle. Added a tie on each side to tie under pan. Can pack and not scratch the surface of the pan
• 46 grams. 168.4 meters  worked up in about a half hour.

  Portland 2018 Socks

• Yarn: Lane Cervinia Forever (75% wool, 25% nylon)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

    Current Stash Dash Total: 10,338.3   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here.   On the Needles   Large Granny Square Blanket

• Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn)
• Hook: C yarn
• Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project

  Dan’s Slate Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Landscape Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan WIlliams
• I purchased most of my Paton's Kroy Yarn from Craftsy

  Laura's Socks that Rock

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

    Construction Zone

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm
• Knit this last year but am lengthening it with crochet + fingering weight yarn

Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3

• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H 5.0mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway 

Brainstorming

• I'd like to make some more crocheted circles for my Aunt' Camp to use between her pots.
• Reviewing my Stash Dash plans and schemes. 
• I want to make all of the blankets!!!

  From the Armchair   Little Drops of Wonderful- video podcast on YouTube. Hosted by Ali in the UK. Knitter & Crocheter.   Crafternoon Treats video podcast on Youtube hosted by Kathryn in the UK. Mostly Crochet some knits too i think.   Must Love Yarn video podcast on YouTube hosted by Angela and Kelly who own an online shop & store in Shelburne, VT.   Wool Hands Needlesvideo podcast on YouTube hosted by Tayler Earl, dyer behind Fiber for the people. Beautiful video quality, talks about knitting in the news, fun KALs etc.   In My Travels  

• I shared a bit about a recent kayak camping trip on the Saco River. We stayed one night here and loved it- On the Saco Family Campground.

  KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018

• 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 that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• August Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

  The Splash Pad Party KAL Runs June 1-July 31

• Rules can be found here
• Logo Bags available from Designs of Acadia
• Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here!
• This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here.

Will pull winners from chat threads and Summer Celebration in early August.   Pro Shop Sponsors  

1. AdoreKnit
2. Celestial Sews
3. Designs of Acadia
4. Fibernymph Dye Works
5. Just Run Knit Designs
6. Knit Circus Yarns
7. Knit Style Yarns
8. Knits4comfort
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Lilliput Yarn
11. Love Bird Lane
12. Pearl and Plum
13. Plum Deluxe
14. Prairie Bag Works
15. A Simple Homestead
16. Stitched by Jessalu
17. Sunsoaked Yarns
18. Twisted Owl Fiber Studio
19. Yarnandewe
20. YumiYarns

Snack Shack

1. Be Ewe Fibers
2. Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts
3. Daizie Knits
4. Heddi Craft Designs
5. Imagined Landscapes
6. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
7. Knit/Wit Designs
8. Knit-by-Bit Designs
9. Knitty by Nature Shop
10. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
11. Mrs U Makes
12. Remade by Hand
13. V Yarn
14. Windswept Designs

  Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.    

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

  Life in Focus Update on no spend July       On a Happy Note

• Hitting up a local brewery. Untold Brewing. 
• Instagram live for the first time with Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
• My nephew Will's 11th birthday party. 
• Work deadline is nearly here!
• Hiit classes start back up tomorrow.

  Quote of the Week "Courage doesn't mean you never feel afraid. It simply means you choose NOT to let your fear control you and step forward anyway." -Allanah Hunt ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/142  If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came ov   Contact Information:

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