Episode 175: Sock Take Over

Pattern: The TeenyBeanie by Vanessa Smith (Hooked on Sunshine Crochet) -free crochet pattern
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect (DK)
Hook: E (3.5 mm)

Millie’s Lipsticks

Yarn: leftover fingering weight
Hook: Unsure- it was handed down to me. Says 0
Pattern: made up as I went.

Soccer Ball

Pattern: Football (Soccer Ball) by Emma Moss ($2 GBP)
Hook: F (3.75 mm)
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White and Black
12 pentagons. 20 hexagons.

Brainstorming

Before Christmas: Red Hat for Garret, 2 lipsticks for Millie, Hat and booties for Brooklyn (coming for sleepover this weekend). Ideally a hat for my dad, and a shawl for my grandmother (Dragon’s belly)
Before New Year’s: hedgehog for Hattie. 2 more toys for our friends’ daughters.

Crafty Adventures

I enjoyed a crafty day Thanksgiving Weekend with Megg. She got all of the fabric cut for the front of a quilt for her youngest daughter Hattie. Helped her with that while I started some projects.

Knitting in Passing

I shared stories of Millie spending lots of time on our recent trip to NH, knitting on “socks for Uncle Dan” which she proudly told anyone who inquired.

Enjoyed some fiber chat with my cousin Chris’ wife Leah.

I met a lovely lady on the train who talked about caring for someone with special needs who would sometimes crochet a chain for hours. Other times she’d make a blanket. She still brings her friend yarn when she goes to visit.

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2019

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!
Check out the December Post
Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media

Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019

January- Fish Belly Fiber Works
February- KnitCircus Yarns
March- Holly Press Fibers
April- Fibernymph Dye Works
May – Another Crafty Girl
June- Flying Finn Yarns
July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique
August- Knit Style Yarns
September- Artistic Lilly
October – Infinite Twist
November- 716 Knit
December – Hypnotic Yarn

We are not bringing Slay the Stash back as is in 2020: Instead we’ll have a new quarterly challenge called the Quarterly Quests

sQuelch the Queue
Lessen the Library
Free the Favorites
Slay the Stash

Pigskin Party ‘19

Not familiar? It is an annual knit, crochet, weaving and spin along. Cast on anytime On/after September 5, 2019- February 3, 2020

Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors!

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Updates this episode

November Participation Winners
November Interception Winner
The WIPs interception runs through end of KAL. Check out the details The WIPs Interception is POSTED!
Team Check In

Events

Vogue Knitting Live in New York- January 16-19th.
Stitches West in Santa Clara- February 20-23

Contest, News & Notes

I shared the sad news of Scott (Scooterpie) Manko’s passing

Tune in to Episode 56 (Down Cellar Studio Podcast episode from 2014) where I told the story about first meeting Scooterpie and the running joke that ensued.

Want to contribute to help out Amy? check out this link
Want to send some handmade love Amy’s way?Check out this thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group

Look for a new design from me on December 28th as part of the December of Designers hosted by Christy Houghton of Yarn Cafe Creations

Life in Focus

Plastic-free July Update
What’s working well?

Bamboo toothbrush
Tooth soap from the Hippie Farmer
Bar soap in shower and sink
Charcoal bar soap for face
Coconut oil for eye make up remover
Argan oil from Trader Joe’s comes in glass
Misfit box every two weeks. If you think you might like it, check out this link to get 25% off your first order.
Seltzer in can. Pour small amount into each glass or bottle of water for day
Hot and iced coffee cup with me.
Silverware and napkin and straw in purse and set in car.
Using my 24oz wide mouth Ball Jar at work and home. Fits in my cup holder in the car. I do have a plastic cover but its made from recycled plastic and I use a metal straw with it. Was a gift from my best friend. Link to Cuppow Lid that I use
Made wash cloths for work- dishes. I already have cups, plates, silverware that stays at work and I was there. Was using paper towel. Cotton wash cloth dries quickly enough overnight its not a problem.
Continue to use my reusable mug for coffee with metal straw.

Harder

Still buying the occasional plastic seltzer bottle or soda on the go.
Shampoo bar from Whole Foods + 1 from Hippie farmer. Neither worked.
Ordered Crush & Brush Toothpaste tabs. They don’t foam up enough for my liking.
Peanut butter- can buy in bulk w/ my jars only at one store locally and its not in my path. Haven’t been going back. Would like to make a point to go with 2-3 jars and refill.
Berries and tomatoes in plastic containers. Try to limit when I can, but I also value getting in whole foods- different nutrients etc.

On a Happy Note

Aila in the Nutcracker
Crafty day with Megg
Spotify for Christmas music
Yoga by the Christmas Tree
New glasses! 2 existing pairs with new lenses. 2 new pair.

Quote of the Week

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

–Audrey Hepburn

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