Thank you for tuning in to Episode 157 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Ask me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles   Acrobat Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Acrobat color way

  A Very Little Giraffe 

• Pattern: A Very Little Giraffe by Annaboo’s House- free crochet pattern available on website not for download
• Hook: B (2.25 mm)
• Yarn: leftover super wash worsted yarn in yellow, brown and cream.

On the Needles   Rock You Like a Hurricane Socks

• Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Sunset Stripes Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Sunset Stripes color way- black + white self patterning, orange, red, yellow and purple.

Brainstorming

• Travel projects for my upcoming trip to Portugal & Spain.
• Current plan- 1 pair of socks & 2 skein crochet shawl project for the Dragon Belly shawl by Johanna Lindahl.
• While in Barcelona & Spain I am planning to buy yarn to bring back (and work on while there as needed)

From the Armchair  

• Highly Recommend the podcast Still Processing podcast. Specifically the Fantasies episode
• Almost 30 podcast: 196 - An Inclusive Conversation on Implicit Bias, Systemic Oppression, and Racial Equity with Rachel Rosen
  • Link to shownotes

The Case Against Adnan Syed on HBO   Crafty Adventures

• I bought 2 king sheets at Savers. Sewed together. Threw them over my Christmas tree + tied on each side. Stored for the season (yes i know its nearly spring)! Quick and dirty but it works!

In My Travels

• I shared stories from Farm Fiber Days at Russell’s Garden Center
• Hung out with Lisa, Anne & Ryan
• Met up with Monique- host of the Knitting on the Run podcast
• Got such a positive response to my new Ice Time Hat which was really exciting!
• Lisa is knitting sample for Lisa Dachinger Wools for use at future events!
• Judy Sullivan from Clover Works Farm who will knitting up an Ice Time hat sample soon too!
• I bought two skeins of DK from A Hundred Ravens
• Two skeins SW merino/yak and silk fingering $18 each from Friends in Fiber
• Nice chatting with Dianne of Lady Dye Yarns

KAL News Slay the Stash 2019

• 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 (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
• Official Rules for 2019 
• Check out the March Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
• February winner announced!

  Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019 

• January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
• February- KnitCircus Yarns
• March- Holly Press Fibers
• April- Fibernymph Dye Works
• May – Another Crafty Girl 
• June- Flying Finn Yarns
• July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
• August- Knit Style Yarns
• September- Artistic Lilly 
• October – Infinite Twist 
• November- 716 Knit 
• December –  Hypnotic Yarn

Events

• Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17
• CT Sheep & Wool: April 27 9-4rain or shine

  Check back for updates later in the year   Contest, News & Notes I released 2 new patterns on 3/8/19: Ice Time Hat & Ice Time Cowl Purchase them together before the end of the day on 3/16 and get both for only $5.   

The Ice Time Hat is a 2-color hat worked with mosaic knitting (so you’re never using more than 1 color in any given row). After the brim, you change colors every 2 rounds which I promise will have you saying “just one more round!” after each one. The pattern effect is achieved using slipped stitches and simple 1x1 cables. Perfect for even an adventurous beginner. If you like the hat, be sure to check out the matching Ice Time Cowl.

Check out #icetimehat on Instagram to find other color combinations that testers + knitters have used.

Yarn

• Main Color used 80 yards / 73 meters | Contrast Color used 65 yards / 60 meters
• Sample knit in Legacy Fiber Artz DK. Main Color= Vanilla Bean (cream) & Contrast Color= Grey Gardens (gray)

Finished Size

• Size: 18 in. / 45.75 cm around & 9 in. / 23 cm tall
• Fits head: 19-21.5 in. / 48.25-54.75 cm around
• I’ve found it fits nearly every teen and adult I’ve tried it on. If you need a larger hat, you could try going up a needle size and using worsted weight yarn (be sure to check gauge first of course)

  Ice Time Cowl

 

Yarn

• Main Color used: 120 yards / 110 meters
• Contrast Color used: 96 yards / 88 meters
• Sample knit in Legacy Fiber Artz DK. Main Color= Vanilla Bean (cream). Contrast Color= Grey Gardens (gray)

Finished Size
* Size: 20.5 inches / 52 cm around & 12 in. / 30.5 cm tall

  Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answers to these questions!   Designs coming up:

• I am working on a new DK weight triangular shawl design. Nearly done! Yarn: Suburban Stitcher DK in thePredictability colorway! Totally in love with it!
• Working on a Riley Rose hat idea to coordinate with the cowl and shawl

On a Happy Note

• Our new couch and recliner were delivered!
• Garret's 9th Birthday Sleepover
• ThredUP Goody Box- I got one recently and loved it. If you're interested, please use my referral code.
• Went to see Gretchen Rubin on her latest Book Tour for Outer Order Inner Calm.
• Birthday dinner for my friend Megs.
• I'm still sore from straining muscles in my ribs at Altitude with Millie... and my treadmill died, but I'm finally getting back to the gym and feeling good.
• Skype with Marta- to do more Barcelona trip prep. Any tips for Porto or Barcelona? Let me know!

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