Thank you for tuning in to Episode 163 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes, click here for links AND photo.   This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Pearl & Plum, Fibernymph Dye Works & Prairie Bag Works     Off the Needles   Secret Paths of Christmas

• Pattern: Secret Paths by Johanna Lindahl (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: US I (5.5 mm)
• Yarn: Malabrigo Ríos in the Teal Feather Colorway (2 skeins)
• 380 Meters

  Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 297 Meters

  Tutorial Dishcloth

• Pattern: to be released along with GoodReader Tutorial
• Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream in the Greige colorway
• Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
• 28 Meters

  Hexagon Scrappy Blanket

• Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial
• Yarn: leftover sock yarn
• Hook: D 3.25 mm
• Instructions on how to make half hexagons
• 1782 Meters

  Autumnal Mitts

• Pattern: Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles (free knitting pattern)
• Yarn: Bijou Spun (75/25 Yak/Merino) DK weight yarn in Color 50-034 (teal/blue
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Started in October 2014. Made the second in 4 train rides & about 30 minutes on a Sunday morning

  Stash Dash total so far: 4915 Meters   On the Needles   Barcelona/Porto Socks #2

• Yarn: Hjerte Garn. magic Colours Stompegarn jacquard Magic Color: 7749
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Bronwyn Shawl (in blues)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash
• Hook: J (6 mm)

Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)

• Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper
• Hook: J (6 mm)

  West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas Socks

• Pattern: TBD
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)

  Spooky Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)

  Autumn Stripes Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)

  Rainbow Hexagon Blanket 

• Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
• Hook: K (6.5mm)
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash
• Inspired by IG post from knitmom2one

Brainstorming Still haven't decided on a summer crochet sweater- so instead I'm just trolling Instagram and Ravelry for other ideas.  

• Sandy Shores Cover Up by Anna Riley. $3.50 Crochet pattern.
• Inmost Cardigan by Linda Skuja

From the Armchair Podcasts I'm enjoying

• YouTube podcast- Ocean State Yarncast : hosted by Coral and Rachel.
• Audio Podcast: Craft Cook Read Repeat Hosted by Monica and Cortney.

Tune in to hear my review of  WipFit by Cate Carter-Evans. $10 PDF Workbook available on the Infinite Twist website.   Crafty Adventures

• I am crocheting an edging on trim on skirt for Riley with leftover turquoise fingering weight yarn. Began also adding edging to pockets.
• Purchased a Fiskars Skip Rotary Blade that works with my rotary cutter. Perforates fabric every 1/4 inch.

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!
• Check out the June Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
• Official Rules for 2019 

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 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  Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019

• Watch the friendly competition with Jasmin and me on Instagram: #teambostonjen #beatcuteknitter

    Contest, News & Notes   Ice Time Hat featured on Style Craft blog on 5/30/19   My latest shawl pattern is now available on Ravelry! Riley Rose Hat is a 5-colored slouchy hat based on the stitch patterns in my Riley Rose shawl. It is an easy to knit hat project where the stitch patterns and colors change just often enough to keep you from getting bored! Pairs beautifully with the Riley Rose Shawl & Cowl. Get 50% off though 6/15. No coupon code required.     Life in Focus

• Building muscle- I am still working hard and learning to better find the fine line between pushing myself hard enough without going too far and causing a real pain flare.
• Design- the Riley Rose Hat is my 6th pattern of year (Goal=10).

On a Happy Note

• Met knitting friends at Article 15 Brewing. Saw friend and designer Jenn Sheelen
• Enjoyed my nieces' Riley and Millie’s dance recital.
• Kayaking Sunday Whitman’s pond in Weymouth MA

Quote of the Week

“Happiness is essentially a state of going somewhere wholeheartedly, one-directionally, without regret or reservation.”

-- W.H. Sheldon   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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