Episode 231: Wordle, Geometry & Travel Adventures

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 231 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Some Years Later
Knitting in Passing
In my Travels
KAL News
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wordle

Pattern: Wordle by Ham & Eggs (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Peapod (Green), Loops & Thread Impeccable in True Gray, Rowan Purelife in Alder Buckthorn (Mustard), Red Heart Super Saver in White
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
Directions tell you exactly how to make the format they show in the pattern or you can create your own. I chose to use one of the Riley’s actually Wordle days using a screenshot she sent me.
I did the bottom row as one strip instead of five squares. When I joined the columns, I ran a slipped stitch down the existing stitches to match where I seamed up the previous rows
I didn’t weave in any ends. I tucked them inside snd tied some of them together. I did one round of white to edge the front piece. Then seamed together the front and back together with sc with right sides facing out.
I made the back piece in gray. I dont think that’s what was called for in the pattern.
He has safety eyes and two little white arms.
Riley is calling him Stove- after the winning word I based it on. She wants me to embroider STOVE on the back so we don’t forget his name

Perry’s Hat

Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website)
Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway
Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm)
My Ravelry Project Page
I realized i don’t do all the decreases correctly. I work them every other round until the end.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket

Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
Hook: 10 mm (N/P) hook
Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick- Solids, Stripes and Prints (colorways used, Wheat, Seaglass, Slate, Fern, Coney Island and
Ravelry Project Page
My hexagons are 3 rounds each- 2 with color (earth tones, mostly gray/blue/green), last round with Wheat.

Brainstorming

I’m looking for a necktie pattern to knit up for my friend Liz. She’d like one with a squared off bottom (not the V bottom)

From the Armchair

Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon & illustrated by Stephanie Anderson-Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link

If you’re looking for a great book for a child in your life- check this out. It’s beautiful!

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Some Years Later

April 2015- I knit the sample for my Trickle Shawl pattern.Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link$5 US Knitting Pattern The Trickle Shawl is a heart-shaped garter stitch shawl knit in DK weight yarn. Mostly Garter stitch that features slipped-stitch details down the center. The heart shape yields a shawl that stays in place without fuss, and the slipped stitch details provide visual interest without adding a single purl stitch to the design! Easy to knit, easy to wear, and a gorgeous complement to almost any outfit.Easy enough for an advanced beginner but enjoyable for a knitter of any skill level.I used a blue DK weight yarn from Infinite Twist that I think is now discontinued. Looks great in a gradient tonal variegated. I don’t wear mine often but Mom has two and wear them often.

Knitting in Passing

Riley wore her Everyday Cardigan in Merino Number 5 by Loopy Mango. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.
Aila love her A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers. Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern). My Ravelry Project Page
Knitting with Eme’s roommate Zi.

In My Travels

Visit to the Berkshires with the kiddos for Riley, Aila & Eme’s birthdays
We visited Hancock Shaker Village
- Baby animal petting through May 8, 2022
Riley, Aila and Eme wanted to record a bit to tell you about our adventures.

KAL News

Splash Pad Party ’22

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On a Happy Note

Date night with Dan the local Brewery.
Day trip to Visit Eme. Dan drove. I knit on the way there and then was motion sick the whole way home!
Easter!
Ihecked out nail salon near my house and they were great.
Dinner with Mom, Dad & Mom’s eBay friends.