Episode 191: Slowing Down

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 191 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbin
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
Events
Life in Focus
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Knit Wit Yarn Shop

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Cedar River Blanket (Ravelry Link)

Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non-Ravelry Link
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Simple border- light gray, yellow, black.
16 squares total- 780g. 1602 yards/1464 meters

Hibernate Blanket (Ravelry Link)

Pattern: Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio (free crochet pattern), Non-Ravelry Link
Hook: L (8.0 mm)
Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Camo Colorway held double with Bernat Softee Chunky
Stash Dash: 1658 meters.

Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl (Ravelry Link)

Yarn: Queensland Collection Perth in the Alice Springs Colorway
Pattern: Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl by Michelle Ferguson (crochet pattern $5) Etsy Link
Hook: G (4.25 mm)
736.0 meters / 804.9 yards. 184 grams

Winnie Sanderson Socks (Ravelry Link)

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Winnie Sanderson Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Micro Sock kits. Very affordable. 50g MC. 20g mini. $21
236 meters

Cake Party Socks #2 (Ravelry Link)

Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway + Patons Kroy for contrasting cuffs, heels and toes.
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Finished 1 sock. 151 meters

Rainbow Growler Cozy (Ravelry Link) Growler Cozy in Blues (Ravelry Link)

Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
Hooks: J, K & L (6mm, 6.5 mm and 8 mm)
Pattern: my own design. Not yet released
160 meters each.
Yarn held doubled throughout. For the Rainbow one, I held black doubled for bottom, then switched to pink/cream, purple/cream up through the rainbow. Curves a bit around the front and has an open spot with ties you can tie around the handle on the back.

Grass & Sky 32oz Jar Cozy (Ravelry Link) Sunflower Rib 32oz Jar Cozy (Ravelry Link)

Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up
Hooks: J, K & L (6mm, 6.5 mm and 8 mm)
Pattern: my own design. Not yet released
139 meters total for these 2

EmPower People Cowl 1 & 2

Ravelry Project Page for Cowl 1 + Cowl 2
Pattern: emPower People (non-Ravelry link) by Laverne Benton (free crochet pattern)
Hook: H (5.0 mm)
Yarn: Woolbearers Gradient Sets. 5 colors, I used 3. Held double with each other, and some with a Knitters Brewing Co Sockaholic II

Caribbean Hues Yarn

Ravelry Handspun Page
Fiber: Merino from Beesy Bee Fibers in the Caribbean Hues Colorway
5 colors of blues and greens.
3 ply yarn. 173 meters for 4 oz.
Stash Dash- 692 meters

Recently heard on the Knit Boop Podcast that Yu Ra saves random singles and plies together into a scrappy skein when she has a bunch. Totally doing that with my leftovers.

Brainstorming

Come share your best tips for patterns that work well for knitting or crocheting with handspun. Click here for a link to a thread in our Ravelry Group. Or email me with suggestions!
I will be working from home through June 2021. Thinking about a shawl rotation & also what new shawls & sweaters I want to add to my wardrobe.
I think the Dathan Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Kate Davies could be a good way to add to my wardrobe and use handspun. Link to purchase a kit.

From the Armchair

Knit State of Mind (YouTube) with Wanda and Heather
Thread to Mend Podcast (YouTube) with Taylor Owen.
Bella’s Custom Crochets (YouTube). Check out her crochet designs on her website- Bella’s Custom Crochets
Floss Toss (YouTube) with Rachel & Sue. Rachel is also the host of the Treehouse Knits Podcast (YouTube). Sue co-hosts Legacy Fiber Artz Podcast (YouTube) with her daughter Chelsea.

Knitting in Passing

Eme texting me while packing for school.
Aila asked for mini versions of her stuffies for Christmas.
Millie asked for a “good sized owl” for Christmas and a horse for her birthday.
My cousin Joe reached out after he saw the llama I made for Eme and asked for a Lion for his new daughter, Victoria.
I started teaching my niece Aila to spin. Did some crochet talk with my friend Cheri.
Hattie (2 1/2) has been asking to knit with me.
My sister-in-law texted me to say my nephew Garret’s “only Nana blanket” needs repair.

KAL News

Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.

Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here.

Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and BeesDon’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:#FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash

Pigskin Party ’20

Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry or on my website.
Important Links:

Rules– see what’s new and exciting this year.
Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster!
Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit!
Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know.
Scoreboard
List of Pigskin ‘20 Sponsors
Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items
Coupon Codes
Prize Thread
Questions Thread
End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details)

Important Updates in this Episode: Save the date for our Virtual Events Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26.

Events

Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, runs May 22- August 22, 2020. Check out the Chat Thread & the Rules in the Knit Girllls Podcast group
Virtual Vogue Knitting Live in September

Life in Focus

I checked a few more things off my 20 in 2020 List

Go to MFA- replaced with day trip De Cordova Sculpture Park
Car detailed. Riley and Millie
Take a Yoga Class- Yoga for Tension Relief

On a Happy Note

Vacation.
Ice cream with Dan at local dairy.
Cooler nights which are great for sleeping.
Went out on friends boat. Lobstering.
I got to test drive our new tractor.
Beach day followed by my grandmother’s 86th birthday dinner. She loved her shawl.
My sister-in-law texted me photos of my new niece in her romper and blanket. So thoughtful!
I voted in the MA primary. Check out the Vote Save America website to learn more.
Quieter weekends!
The Office Ladies podcast.