Thank you for tuning in to Episode 165 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Kitchen Counter Crafter    Off the Needles   Jar Cozies  

1. Coral & Navy- pint sized. 46 meters
2. July 4th- pint sized- 46 meters
3. Mustard & Gray- pint sized. 38 meters
4. Ball Band Cozy- 24oz size- 56 meters
5. Black & Gray- 32 oz- 62 meters
6. Gray & White- pint sized- 32 meters
7. Dan’s 24 oz Jar Cozy- 56 meters

 

• Enjoying Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn
• Fits well into my plastic free july personal challenge.
• I use mine with a metal straw and a recycled plastic cover from Cuppow

    Washcloths for Work

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
• Hook: G (4.25 mm)
  • Magic ring 6
  • Increase up through inc, sc7
  • Last round in a contrast color for ones I’m using at the gym. Single color for washing dishes at work.
• Made 6 so far. 60 grams of yarn- 88 meters

  2 new designs in the works. 3 samples knit

• MFM Worsted Weight Hat & My Favorite Murder Hat (Fingering Weight) . Final pattern will likely be written for DK weight yarn.
•  Lacy/Slouchy Hat

Meters for Stash Dash as of this episode: 7,373 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
• Finished 3 out of 4 shorties

  Spooky Socks

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

  Deja Blue Socks

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

  Dan's 1st Felici Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8-bit color way
• Needles: US 1 (2.0 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

  Knit Picks Brava Bits Colorful Granny Blanket

• Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet
• Hook: K 6.5 mm
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Value packs

Fisherman's Wife 

• Pattern: The Fisherman's Wife
• Hook: 12 mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Fig Colorway

Project from class Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80     Brainstorming

• I talked to the nieces and nephews about crochet toy requests (to get ready for Christmas). Aila asked for an orange crayon with a cute face. Oisín wants an alien with a baseball and a hat. Will wants Rocky Balboa! 

From the Armchair   Chernobyl  on HBO & Sky UK Chernobyl Podcast   Prompted me to want to learn more about the subject. Some links you might find interesting: 

• Nuclear power in US 
• What Waste Is Produced in Generating Nuclear Power
• Radioactive Waste Myths

  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 July Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
• Pull June winner- post #16 laDiDa2u- Knit picks felici.

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

Splash Pad Party

• Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
  • For Official Rules, click here.
  • Poolside Chat
  • Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
  • Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items
  • Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread
  • Follow #splashpadParty '19 on Instagram
  • Participation Winners 

Pro Shop Sponsors

• AdoreKnit
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Holly Press Fibers
• Infinite Twist
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Pearl & Plum
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sunsoaked Yarns

Snack Shack Sponsors

• Anne Beady Designs
• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store
• a girl and her wool
• Heddi Craft Designs
• Kino Knits
• Knit/ Wit Designs
• Knitting Daddy Designs
• Love in Stitches
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Remade by Hand Designs
• Windswept Designs

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

Check back for updates later in the year   Contest, News & Notes  

• Tune in to hear if you won a copy of the Moduloncho by Shana Cohen- check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs 
• Private Notes feature on Ravelry! new. Not sure when. So handy. For design stuff. notes about the pattern that are too specific and don't want to violate someone else's copyright.
• Check my first ever Crochet pattern available free on Ravelry. It's called the Ball Band Cozy
• The GoodReader Tutorial Washcloth- is also now available on Ravelry for $10 US. Check out the Ravelry page for full details. If you have any question about whether the GoodReader app will work for your iPad, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Ravelry (BostonJen).
• Come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Thread for GoodReader App users  

 Life in Focus   I talked about my personal Plastic Free July Challenge. Tune in for all of the details. Here are a couple links you might find helpful.

• Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar with my Cuppow Lid
• Ordered Crush & Brush Toothpaste tabs. Was really skeptical but I like them.
• Whole Foods who says their policy is that you have to use the plastic containers they provide.
  • Yes, I know many of you can bring their own containers so not every store follows this policy. 
  • I heard on a recent podcast that some people get those Whole Foods provided plastic containers once, fill in bulk section, bring items home, put into glass containers, wash out the plastic and re-use them next time (& Whole Foods cashier can't tell!) A little sneaky and not so above board? Perhaps. But also if someone uses a plastic bag and sneezes on it before filling- not sure we're any worse off... 

Resources

• Reusable Nation
• Zero Waste Home
• Paris to Go
• Life without Plastic
• Marine Conservation Society
• https://www.soulgoodstuff.com/
• Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Swaps (thanks to Rav user Louisetilbrook)
• 8 weeks to Waste-free lifestyle.
• Trex Recycling (thanks to Rav user ofsticksandstring for mentioning this) 

  On a Happy Note

• Oisin's birthday!
• Attending our friend's wedding, a beautiful rainbow and rocking my David Bridal dress I got at Savers for less than $10!
• Knitting with Riley and Millie
• The water balloon toss my Dad organized for our big pool party!
• 4th of July fun and kayaking with friends.

  Quote of the Week It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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