Episode 47- Summer Breeze

Episode 47

HELLO! How is everyone today?

My name is Jen and I’d like to welcome both new and returning listeners to Episode 47 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.

This Week’s Segments Include:

On the Needles

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Events

On a Happy Note

On the Needles

Enchanted Knoll Farm Common Grackle Self Striping Socks

US 1.5 needles

Top-down after-thought heel socks with 60 stitches

Using black for the toes & heels

2 heels left to go

New Shawl Design.

Not ready to talk about it yet but its almost done! Stay tuned.

Baby Boy Blanket

Dream Catcher Baby Blanket by Susan B Anderson

Needles: US 7

Yarn: Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton

I’ve seamed together 2 rows of 3 squares. Two more to go.

Vanilla Socks

I’m going to try the OMG heel by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.

Hat from the formula I’ve developed over time. See pattern notes for details.

Brainstorming

Almost Lost Washcloth Pattern

My aunt always made these… my last one is getting holes…. time to work on some replacements.

From the Armchair

Up, Down All-Around Stitch Dictionary

More than 150 stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth and in the round

by Wendy Bernard

Price: $29.95 US/ $32.95 Canadian

288 pages, hardcover book with spiral binding inside

There are stitch patterns for all different knit patterns:

Knits & purls

Ribs

Textured, slipped and fancy

Yarnovers and eyelets

Cables

Lace

Colorwork

Hems and edging

Projects (some great patterns in here too!)

Key features: clear color photos. Stitch patterns that are written and charted (from top down and bottom up both flat and in the round). At the end there is a Stitch Multiples Index which is really handy!

Highly recommend you give this book a look.

eBook From Mama With Love

Collaboration by Connie Chang Chinchio, Tanis Gray, Margaux Hufnagel, Melissa LaBarre + Kate Gagnon Osborn

I won this on Susan B. Anderson’s blog a month or so ago. Thanks Susan!

It’s a 15 pattern collection that retails for $24.95 US

My favorite patterns:

Bluebell Pullover by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Isadora Lopapeysa by Kate Gagnon Osborne

Lulu Long Vest by Melissa LaBarre

Sid Scrap Hat by Melissa Labarre

Definitely check it out!

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This week I reviewed the new fashion box shipment I’ve subscribed to. It’s called Stitch Fix.

Here’s an example of the styling guide they provide.

Here’s the outfit I liked best:

If you’re interested, please use this link to check it out!

Events

Tan House Brook Shawl KAL

Must be a member of the group to win

Finish by July 31st and post your project in the FO thread in the group on Ravelry.

Prizes!

a skein of Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sock (in winner’s choice of color ways)
the InfiniTAM pattern by Deborah Tomasello
Set of Vintage Rose Stitch Markers
Pattern of your choice from Sarah Stevens of OhLoops- 5 sock patterns, mitts, 3 hats to choose from! Winner can pick!
- Corvinus Family Mitts one of my favorites which Sarah kindly gifted me and I haven’t had a chance to cast on yet. cable fingerless mitt pattern