January 29, 2016

Episode 82: Design Enthusiasm

46 minutes

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 82 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

From the Armchair

In my Travels

Events

Contest, News & Notes

Ask Me Stuff

On a Happy Note

Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Tan House Brook Hat v2

This is a hat I'm designing. The second version came out better than the first but I'd still like to tweak it.

Christmas 2015 Socks

Yarn: Marigold Jen- Merry & Bright (purchased at MD Sheep & Wool)

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

On the Needles

Dan's 1st Patterned Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Regia Design line by Arne & Carlos

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Regia Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Regia Design Lines Colorations Color by Kristin Nicholas

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Patriots Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Patriots Colorway

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Schwimmen Hat

Pattern: Schwimmen by Shannon Cook $4.95 Ravelry Download

Slouchy lacy hat, DK yarn

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in poison colorway- so much depth of color

I'm working on a new shawl design

My plan is to join in on Jenny from Tiny Paper Foxes' #Craftfor20 hashtag in the month of February to make progress on design work

From the Armchair

Amy Schumer's comedy special on HBO

Narcos- Netflix original series aboutPablo Escobar

Elise Gets Crafty- the latest episode features the creator of the app 1secondeveryday

In My Travels

Vogue Knitting Live- NYC 2016 Recap

My purchases:

Regia 4 ply

DK weight yarn from Artfil

Jill Draper makes stuff- worsted weight- Raspberry Beret

2 Skeins of Malabrigo Rios Teal Feather for gift knits + 1 skein in Vaa colorway

Madeline Tosh - Tosh DK in Midnight in Manhattan

Regia- Arne and Carlos (2 skeins)

Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK- poison colorway

Woolbearers-- 4 gradient sets

Events

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Contest News & Notes

In Episode 81 I reviewed a project bag from Pear & Plum on Etsy. 2 Winners announced on this episode for these beautiful bags!

Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio! Once I get to 200 will draw for a winner for a gorgeous skein of yarn from My Colour Wheelhouse!

12 Months to Christmas KAL

12 Months to Christmas FO Thread

Max of 1 entry per month per person. WIPs count. As long as you finish it in that month and plan to gift it for Christmas 2016 feel free to enter.

12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

Announced 2 prizes that will be given away in March:

Sunsoaked Yarns on Etsy- offering a skein of worsted weight yarn in colorway of winner's choice.

Holland Handmade Co. on Etsy- sent a beautiful sock-sized project bag for 1 lucky winner

Ask Me Stuff

This week I answered a question from NittenNurse about my degree and my line of work which was fun to answer.

Do you have a question you'd like to ask? Come ask in the thread on Ravelry.

On a Happy Note

Bathroom reorganization-I moved the bins I use for washing socks under the sink. I also moved our salad spinner into the bathroom since its primary use is for getting extra water out of socks once they've been washed. It's much more convenient this way.

I've been very much enjoying hand soap and wool wash soap bars kindly sent to me by Jessica of Soap-a-licious. The wool wash soaps up nicely and its my go to wool wash for socks. It is not currently in the store but check back soon if you're interested.

I ordered a project bag from Holland Handmade on Etsy. Erin also has a video podcast on YouTube.

I was sick last weekend but seem to have passed this cold quicker than most of my coworkers.

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

At the time of this posting there are over 2220 photos in the End Zone Dance Thread! If you need some inspiration or motivation- go look! You won't regret it.

Check out Coupon Code Thread-- 27 coupon codes still active! Most at least until February!!!

Bags by Awesome Grannie

Berry Colorful Yarnings

Freckled Whimsey

Infinite Twist

IsnKnitCharming

Jennifer Lassonde Designs

Kerri Knits Designs

Kitchen Counter Crafter

Kino Knits

Knit Actually Podcast- Becky Kelly Designs

Knit Circus Studio & Store

Knitters Brewing Company

Knitty kitty Bags

Lilliput Yarn

The Little Mount Yarn Co.

Luvknots

Lucia Pane (Pearl of the Pacific) Designs

MyMuddlings

Noel Margaret Designs

Nomad Yarns

Prairie Bag Works

Sarah’s Cotton Patch

Soap-a-licious

Sun Valley Fibers

The Tangled Skein-CA

WeeSheepKnits- Julia Swart Designs

Yarn Geek Fiber

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January 29, 2016

Episode 82: Design Enthusiasm

46 minutes

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 82 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

From the Armchair

In my Travels

Events

Contest, News & Notes

Ask Me Stuff

On a Happy Note

Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

Tan House Brook Hat v2

This is a hat I'm designing. The second version came out better than the first but I'd still like to tweak it.

Christmas 2015 Socks

Yarn: Marigold Jen- Merry & Bright (purchased at MD Sheep & Wool)

Needles: US 1.5

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

On the Needles

Dan's 1st Patterned Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Regia Design line by Arne & Carlos

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Regia Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Regia Design Lines Colorations Color by Kristin Nicholas

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Patriots Socks

Yarn: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Needles: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Patriots Colorway

Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams

Schwimmen Hat

Pattern: Schwimmen by Shannon Cook $4.95 Ravelry Download

Slouchy lacy hat, DK yarn

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in poison colorway- so much depth of color

I'm working on a new shawl design

My plan is to join in on Jenny from Tiny Paper Foxes' #Craftfor20 hashtag in the month of February to make progress on design work

From the Armchair

Amy Schumer's comedy special on HBO

Narcos- Netflix original series aboutPablo Escobar

Elise Gets Crafty- the latest episode features the creator of the app 1secondeveryday

In My Travels

Vogue Knitting Live- NYC 2016 Recap

My purchases:

Regia 4 ply

DK weight yarn from Artfil

Jill Draper makes stuff- worsted weight- Raspberry Beret

2 Skeins of Malabrigo Rios Teal Feather for gift knits + 1 skein in Vaa colorway

Madeline Tosh - Tosh DK in Midnight in Manhattan

Regia- Arne and Carlos (2 skeins)

Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK- poison colorway

Woolbearers-- 4 gradient sets

Events

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Contest News & Notes

In Episode 81 I reviewed a project bag from Pear & Plum on Etsy. 2 Winners announced on this episode for these beautiful bags!

Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio! Once I get to 200 will draw for a winner for a gorgeous skein of yarn from My Colour Wheelhouse!

12 Months to Christmas KAL

12 Months to Christmas FO Thread

Max of 1 entry per month per person. WIPs count. As long as you finish it in that month and plan to gift it for Christmas 2016 feel free to enter.

12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

Announced 2 prizes that will be given away in March:

Sunsoaked Yarns on Etsy- offering a skein of worsted weight yarn in colorway of winner's choice.

Holland Handmade Co. on Etsy- sent a beautiful sock-sized project bag for 1 lucky winner

Ask Me Stuff

This week I answered a question from NittenNurse about my degree and my line of work which was fun to answer.

Do you have a question you'd like to ask? Come ask in the thread on Ravelry.

On a Happy Note

I ordered a project bag from Holland Handmade on Etsy. Erin also has a video podcast on YouTube.

I was sick last weekend but seem to have passed this cold quicker than most of my coworkers.

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

At the time of this posting there are over 2220 photos in the End Zone Dance Thread! If you need some inspiration or motivation- go look! You won't regret it.

Check out Coupon Code Thread-- 27 coupon codes still active! Most at least until February!!!

Bags by Awesome Grannie

Berry Colorful Yarnings

Freckled Whimsey

Infinite Twist

IsnKnitCharming

Jennifer Lassonde Designs

Kerri Knits Designs

Kitchen Counter Crafter

Kino Knits

Knit Actually Podcast- Becky Kelly Designs

Knit Circus Studio & Store