Thank you for tuning in to Episode 85 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:
Off the NeedlesOn the NeedlesBrainstormingFrom the ArmchairKnitting in PassingEventsContest, News & NotesOn a Happy NoteOff the Needles
Sachet of Love
Pattern: Sachet of Love by Maria Bittner (free)Yarn: scraps of worsted weightHook: H (5.0 mm)
Small Crocheted Rhino
Pattern: Small Crocheted Rhino by Kristi Tullus 3.50 Euro/ $4 USCalls for DK Weight yarn and a B hook (2.25 mm)Yarn: Cascade 220 SWHook: C (2.75 mm)
Small Long Legged Bunny
Pattern: Small Long Legged Bunny by Kristi Tullus- Free PatternCalls for DK Weight yarn and a B hook (2.25 mm)Yarn: Cascade 220 SWHook: C (2.75 mm)
On the Needles
Needles & Patterns for All Socks Mentioned:
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)Pattern: OMG by Megan Williams
KnitCircus Gradient Stripes Socks
Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn Greatest of Ease 80/20 Merino Nylon (400 yards) Colorway: Come What May.
Light at the End of the Tunnel Socks
Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight in the Light at the End of the Tunnel ColorwayCast on: Leap Day- Feb 29th
Dan's 1st Patterned Socks
Yarn: Regia Design line by Arne & Carlos
I've also been working on my Double Crochet Granny Squares for scrap sock yarn blanket.
Brainstorming
I'd like to make more of crochet projects in patterns by- Kristi Tullus. 5 free patterns- bunny is one of them, if you want to it outI'm thinking of starting another scrap project. Sue of the Legacy Knitz Podcast on YouTube (not Deb, as I said on the show. Sorry for the mistake!) made a mitered square log cabin blanket. She started with 4x4 mitered squares in similar color palette then added a cream colored log cabin borderFrom the Armchair
Watching & Reading:
Bloodline on NetflixModern Romance by Aziz AnsariReviews:
Henry's Hat by Joanna and Eric Johnson, published by Slate Falls Press. Aila (my 6 year old niece) and I reviewed this together and thoroughly enjoyed it.Signed copies available in Etsy Shop. Also available on AmazonWool & Wire Jewelry available at NeverNotKnittingNecklace $32.00Earrings- $28 (I have B & D as shown on website)Purse Clip $28I can't recommend this highly enough. I wear my pieces nearly every day of the week. They're gorgeous, well made and classy!Knitting in Passing
I helped my friend Megg work on her sock leg and turn her first heel while my nephew Oisin worked on his knitted scarf project. Posted on Instagram about doing the citric acid treatment on my newly finished socks. For instructions check out this post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls Podcast.Events
12 Months to Christmas KAL
12 Months to Christmas FO Thread12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread Next episode I will pull winners for these 2 prizes:Jodi of Sunsoaked Yarns on Etsy- offering a skein of worsted weight yarn in colorway of winner's choice.Holland Handmade Project bagIn May, we'll pull for some more winners.Skein of fingering weight yarn from Western Sky Knits.Pattern from Kino Knits: MaribouCheck out the Stitches West Group on Ravelry. They are hosting a "use your Stitches Haul along" Use your stuff from the show, post something each month in the thread and be entered to win (can post WIPs or FOs). See details in the group.
Contests, News and Notes
Tune in to see if you won the skein of Tink YarnThis episode we have a contest sponsored by Sarah Schira for her Pomball Hat Collection, a 5 hat eBook collection. Check out the Pomball Hat Contest Thread in DCS Podcast Rav Group and enter to win a copy of the eBook containing all 5 hats!
On a Happy Note
I took my niece Millie to the zoo for her 4th birthdayI got my order of Tony's Coffee- Cafe Carmelita.Took my niece Aila to her dance classes last weekend.Bought some yarn at Webs after my friend Suzanne posted on Facebook. KFI Luxury- Indulgence Cashmere $12.99 a skein (normally about $25). 75% merino, 25% polyamide, 5% cashmere. Not superwash... and I didn't realize when I purchased it that it's not fingering even though that's how its categorized on website. At 150g/437 yards it's more like a heavy sport. Will still work great for socks and will be great gifts knits.
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