December 19, 2015

Episode 79: Christmas Knitting Galore

1 hour 9 minutes

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 79of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Events

Contest, News & Notes

On a Happy Note

Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Chewbacca

Obi Wan (with cape) - purchased pattern separately from Etsy from Lucy Collins

Puppy Daddy

Pattern: Puppy and his Daddy by Ana Paula Rimoli from The Big Book of Little Amigurumi

Hook: C 2.75mm

Yarn: Plymouth encore- brown, leftover from Star Wars crochet & creamy/tan color

Big black nose & eyes from 6060 on Etsy!

Grandchild Birthstone Shawl

Pattern- my design

US 7 (4.5mm) needles

Yarn:

Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue

Cascade Heritage Silk- White

Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

Scrubbie Dots Dishcloth

Pattern: Scrubbie Dots by Doni Speigle

Hook: H

Yarn: Lilly Sugar and Cream Yarn

I expanded it to make it larger using basic circular crochet increases. Made about 4-5 total this season

Riley Slippers & Millie's Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)

Needles: US 8

Worsted weight yarn held doubled.

Riley's Christmas Mittens & Millie's Christmas Mittens

Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson $4 US

Needles: US 6 (Calls for 7s)

Riley Yarn: Berrocco Vintage & Plymouth Encore: Added length to the hand based on the drawing I took of Riley's hand

Millie Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (purple) & Lana Gatto Super Soft Pink- Color 5240: Made hand a little longer. Added 4 stitches after thumb gusset. Details in project page on Ravelry

On the Needles

Riley's Christmas Doll

Pattern (Crochet): by Nicky Blade called NickyBlade Doll Pattern- free Ravelry download

C hook (2.75mm)

Cascade 220 superwash, cream for skin, gray, blue and a purple.

Girl with brown hair- shirt, pants and shoes. simple but really cute. looks like riley's style

Storm Trooper (yes another)

Brainstorming

Joy from movie Inside Out crochet pattern by Allison McDonough $5.00 pattern. Wanted to make for Riley- my brother actually suggested but I can't find just the right green for her dress.

Also found an eBook of 5 Doc McStuffins character crochet patterns also by Allison McDonough.

Bought the yarn on the way home today to start The Force Awakens Hat

From the Armchair

Master of None- on Netflix

Kino Knits Podcast

Serial is back on! Slate Serial Spoiler Special & Crime Writers on Serial are related podcasts you may want to check out

I shared my thoughts about gift knitting/crafting and why I spend time on it. I also shared my tips for making the most out of your gift knitting if you have a long list that you want to accomplish.

Crafty Adventures

I've been sewing iined draw string bag from this tutorial.

I highly recommend photo calendars from Picaboo (for yourself or as gifts)

Events

Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA --Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!

Contest News & Notes

I announced the winners of Jenn Sheelen Contest from Episode 78.

New contest for this episode: Sock Knitter Profile Bag kindly offered up by One Twisted Tree

Contest: Come over to the One Twisted Tree Contest Thread in the DCS Ravelry Group- enter to win.

News

Becky Kelly from Knit Actually Podcast is hosting Knit Nosh event on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. The yarn companies providing yarn for the event are Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Skeindalous , Knerd. Tickets are still available. Details are available on her website.

On a Happy Note

I will be reviewing the Madelyn Tote bag from Pearl and Plum next month but it's already making me very happy and so I wanted to share! W

2 kids sleepovers in 2 weeks! (including some audio from Riley who is 7 and Millie who is 3)

Having a sewing day with my best friend in lieu of Christmas shopping

At our friends Christmas Party I offered up some Tittens for the Yankee Swap. It was VERY well received!

My co-workers and I ordered under desk exerciser that I heard about on Savvy Girls Podcast and I really like it.

Pigskin Party KAL

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!

Donita’s Sewing Rack

Freckled Whimsey

KerriKnits Designs

Lilliput Yarn

MyMuddlings

One Twisted Tree

Prairie Bag Works

Soap-a-licious

Suburban Stitcher

Yarn Geek Fiber

Tune in to hear about the November Prize Winners!

WIPs Interception: runs November 10 – December 25— 8 awesome prizes which I announced in Episode 77

Check out this thread for details and to chat & post your finished objects in this thread to be entered for prizes. This is the only time during this 5 month long KAL that you can finish WIPs earn some points so take advantage!

High Fives going on now until Sunday 12/20!

Happy Holidays, Merry merry christmas, happy knitting, talk to you next time!

(This episode ends with a little bit of audio of my niece Millie singing. Hope you enjoy it)

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