October 12, 2015

Episode 75: Wood Chopping Season

1 hour 7 minutes

Thank you for tuning into Episode 75! Please visit my website at www.downcellarstudio.com

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Events

On a Happy Note

Ask Me Stuff

Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Crochet Leaves

Yellow/Mustard- worsted- G hook

Orange Leaf- sport weight- G hook

Mustard Leaf- fingering- C hook

Yarn: All leftover yarn

Pattern: Fall Leaves by Michelle @ The Painted Hinge

Quick, satisfying project!

Aila's sparkly pink legwarmers

Yarn: Mia Bella. Disco Diva Base- Merino, Nylon Stellina mix. SUPER SOFT even with a good bit of sparkle.

No pattern: Detailed notes in my project page.

US 1 for ribbing, US 2 for body.

Dan's Socks

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers, Djinni Sock base (MCN)

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern by Megan Williams

Dragon for Elvis

Pattern: Amigurumi Spike the Dragon by Little Muggles

Yarn: leftover Impeccable Loops and Threads

Hook: G

Electric Hug Monster

Pattern: Hug Monster by Linda Salant

Yarn: White Birch Fiber arts- Electric Slide colorway- leftover from Rhinebeck socks

Hook: C 2.75mm

Parkspin Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkskin Slippers by Joan James

Needles: US 8

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash. Hunter Green.

Robot Boy

Pattern: Robot Boy and Girl by Ana Paula Rimoli

The Big Book of Little Amigurumi

Hook: C 3.75 mm

Yarn: Worsted weight scrap yarn

On The Needles

Halloween Socks

Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch's Brew Colorway

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

From the Armchair

Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin

Cowspiracy

Crafty Adventures

Sewing with Emelyn (age 11). She's preparing for a kids craft fair event. She's turning old jeans into bean bags aka Jean bags

Aila finished first weaving project. She's excited to start again!

Events

Rhinebeck: NY Sheep & Wool Festival

Podcaster meet up 1p Saturday. Checkout the Rhinebeck Ravelry group for these details + others

Friday night- Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk show

I'm going to Stitches west- Feb 2016!! More to come as it gets closer.

On a Happy Note

One Pot Quinoa Mexican Veggie Dinner

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Photographing my shawl with my cousin Kirstin.

Met my cousins son, Montgomery, at family gathering. He was wearing sweater I made him.

New quilt from aunt who passed away.

At funeral was given an afghan my dad's dad's mother made. (I said, my dad's dad in the recording. That's incorrect. It was dad's maternal grandmother)

Will and Aila sleepover

Wood Chopping Weekend

Ask Me Stuff:

erelsi on Rav asked: Ok, this might be an odd question for most Ravelers, but… could you talk a little about how you build, manage, and use your stash?

Pigskin Party

Special thanks to headline sponsors:

Donita’s Sewing Rack- project bags

Freckled Whimsey project bags

KerriKnits Designs- patterns

Lilliput Yarn yarn

MyMuddlings project bags

One Twisted Tree yarn

Prairie Bag Works project bags

Soap-a-licious soaps and lotions

Suburban Stitcher project bags

Yarn Geek Fiber yarn

Announced all prizes, and winners of September Bingo, Participation and Interception Prizes. Tune in to hear if you won!

October interception

Knit/Crochet a stuffie, any animal, doll, creature etc.(does not necessarily have to be an actual mascot) - 100 Interception pts.

(Optional) Knit/crochet an outfit in your favorite NFL/ College/ High School team colors for your stuffie)- Additional 100 Interception pts.

For full rules and details check out this thread.

Thanks for listening!

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October 12, 2015

Episode 75: Wood Chopping Season

1 hour 7 minutes

Thank you for tuning into Episode 75! Please visit my website at www.downcellarstudio.com

This week's segments included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Events

On a Happy Note

Ask Me Stuff

Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Crochet Leaves

Yellow/Mustard- worsted- G hook

Orange Leaf- sport weight- G hook

Mustard Leaf- fingering- C hook

Yarn: All leftover yarn

Pattern: Fall Leaves by Michelle @ The Painted Hinge

Quick, satisfying project!

Aila's sparkly pink legwarmers

Yarn: Mia Bella. Disco Diva Base- Merino, Nylon Stellina mix. SUPER SOFT even with a good bit of sparkle.

No pattern: Detailed notes in my project page.

US 1 for ribbing, US 2 for body.

Dan's Socks

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers, Djinni Sock base (MCN)

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern by Megan Williams

Dragon for Elvis

Pattern: Amigurumi Spike the Dragon by Little Muggles

Yarn: leftover Impeccable Loops and Threads

Hook: G

Electric Hug Monster

Pattern: Hug Monster by Linda Salant

Yarn: White Birch Fiber arts- Electric Slide colorway- leftover from Rhinebeck socks

Hook: C 2.75mm

Parkspin Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkskin Slippers by Joan James

Needles: US 8

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash. Hunter Green.

Robot Boy

Pattern: Robot Boy and Girl by Ana Paula Rimoli

The Big Book of Little Amigurumi

Hook: C 3.75 mm

Yarn: Worsted weight scrap yarn

On The Needles

Halloween Socks

Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch's Brew Colorway

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

From the Armchair

Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin

Cowspiracy

Crafty Adventures

Sewing with Emelyn (age 11). She's preparing for a kids craft fair event. She's turning old jeans into bean bags aka Jean bags

Aila finished first weaving project. She's excited to start again!

Events

Rhinebeck: NY Sheep & Wool Festival

Podcaster meet up 1p Saturday. Checkout the Rhinebeck Ravelry group for these details + others

Friday night- Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk show

I'm going to Stitches west- Feb 2016!! More to come as it gets closer.

On a Happy Note

One Pot Quinoa Mexican Veggie Dinner

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Photographing my shawl with my cousin Kirstin.

Met my cousins son, Montgomery, at family gathering. He was wearing sweater I made him.

New quilt from aunt who passed away.

At funeral was given an afghan my dad's dad's mother made. (I said, my dad's dad in the recording. That's incorrect. It was dad's maternal grandmother)

Will and Aila sleepover

Wood Chopping Weekend

Ask Me Stuff:

erelsi on Rav asked: Ok, this might be an odd question for most Ravelers, but… could you talk a little about how you build, manage, and use your stash?

Pigskin Party

Special thanks to headline sponsors:

Donita’s Sewing Rack- project bags

Freckled Whimsey project bags

KerriKnits Designs- patterns

Lilliput Yarn yarn

MyMuddlings project bags

One Twisted Tree yarn

Prairie Bag Works project bags

Soap-a-licious soaps and lotions

Suburban Stitcher project bags

Yarn Geek Fiber yarn