Thank you for tuning in to Episode 164 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
- Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
Bronwyn Shawl (in purple)
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Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern)
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Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper
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Hook: J (6 mm)
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855 meters
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Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
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Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn
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Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- 288 meters for Stash dash
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Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
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313 meters
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Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream (colorway- unknown)
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Hook: I (5.5 mm)
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Pattern: basic hexagon. Free photo tutorial linked here.
- 133 Meters
6/24- 1 month into Stash Dash- 6405 meters. Goal 15k
On the Needles
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Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
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Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way
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Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons
- Hook: K (6.5mm)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash
Brainstorming
- Moduloncho by Shana Cohen $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
- Check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs
- To enter to win a copy- check out this thread. If its open, you’re welcome to enter!
From the Armchair
Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast (audio)
Crafty Adventures
- Distressing jeans with Laura
- Showed Riley her skirt with crochet trim. She likes it! I need to finish trim on all pockets.
- Riley, Ellie and Millie made outfits for Barbies out of balloons (like they did last summer).
KAL News
Slay the Stash 2019
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Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) – and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way!
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Check out the July Post
- Official Rules for 2019
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Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019
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January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
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February- KnitCircus Yarns
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March- Holly Press Fibers
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April- Fibernymph Dye Works
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May – Another Crafty Girl
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June- Flying Finn Yarns
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July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD
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August- Knit Style Yarns
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September- Artistic Lilly
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October – Infinite Twist
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November- 716 Knit
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December – Hypnotic Yarn
Splash Pad Party
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Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors!
Don’t forget about our Starting Block Challenge – a way to encourage and support new designers. This KAL’s new designer is Anne Beady and her Coral Tides shawl pattern.
Pro Shop Sponsors
Snack Shack Sponsors
Events
- Intermediate Crochet – Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 – August 8, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Staci’s Stitches in Scituate. MA $80
- Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019
- I-91 Shop Hop : Stop in your participating LYS and purchase your Shop Hop Passport for $5.
Contest, News & Notes
- Ravelry group news: Thank you to CrochetByChineka for starting a thread for Get Outside & Craft photos!
- My upcoming GoodReader Tutorial PDF is nearly ready. Testers are finishing it up. Sign up for my newsletter to get a heads up and the best intro deal. GoodReader Requirements:
- iPad with minimum of iOS 11
- Purchase & download the GoodReader App from the App Store (Note: this is specifically covering a workflow using GoodReader v5, and not the earlier versions) $5.99 (at time of publishing)
- Ravelry account (or other place where PDF knitting/crochet patterns can be purchased, stored, downloaded). Understanding of how to find and download a free or paid pattern from Ravelry.
- Basic knowledge of how to navigate App store and iPad
- Tune in to hear my thoughts about the Ravelry Announcement banning support of Donald Trump & his administration on Ravelry. Spoiler alert- I fully support Ravelry’s decision.
- Click here for a CNN article about the 1st Amendment & common misconceptions.
Life in Focus
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Build Muscle: I still need to take measurements.
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Thank you Kristina anotherhornfrog for telling me about Massage Envy App for iPhone
- Design: knitting a colorwork hat with a My Favorite Murder theme to it.
On a Happy Note
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Birthday dinner with my two besties!
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Aila (10) and Emelyn’s (15) dance recital.
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First dinner outside on the deck.
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Double date with friend that I performed in Cabaret with. So refreshing to talk with adults outside immediate friend/family circle.
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My friend Laura came for a weekend visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our Savers run and a visit to Hornstra Farms for ice cream- coffee oreo! mmm
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First real pool day for a belated Father’s Day
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Getting geared up for a July challenge through the PnP Tribe!
Quote of the Week
Asking for help with shame says: You have the power over me.
Asking with condescension says: I have the power over you.
But asking for help with gratitude says: We have the power to help each other.
–Amanda Palmer
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