Episode 72: Stitches Midwest Recap

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 72! This week’s segments included:

Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
Crafty Adventures
Events
In My Travels
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Baby Owl

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in various colors
Pattern: Baby Owl by Little Muggles
Hook: C

Gradient Adventure (version 2)

Yarn: Freia Handpaints & Mad Color Fiber Arts
Needles: US 7
Pattern: my design (in progress)

Opal Socks

Yarn: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8613
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams

On the Needles

Crochet Giraffe

Pattern: Crochet Giraffe by Emma Dent
Hook: C 2.75mm
Yarn: Cascade 220 SW in various colors

Late Night Lite Brite

Yarn: Variegated Twist Yarn from One Twisted Tree in the Late Night Lite Brite Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams

Dan’s Dress Socks

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock in the Rocky Top Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Finished first sock.

Brainstorming

Trying to decide on a 3 color shawl to knit
Drachenfels by Melanie Berg is the top contender right now.
Neon Beast by Veera Välimäki – long asymmetrical shawl. Saw Michelle’s in person and it was gorgeous
I created my first Ravelry Bundle to save ideas for 3 color shawls.

Crafty Adventures

I sewed bags for my friends at Stitches (and myself) using the Drawstring Bag Tutorial by Jeni Baker

From the Armchair

I recently finished Yes Please by Amy Poehler and I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Caitlin Alifirenka & Martin Ganda
I answered a question from Sue (craftyknitter7) around books and software I use for design

Events

Stash Dash 2015- I’m a winner! I completed 5802 meters

Shawls:

Red Trickle Shawl – 411 meters
Argent Curl- 475 meters
Hallow Moon- 514 meters
Gradient adventure v1- 411 meters
Gradient adventure v2- 385 meters

Socks:

Patons Kroy Blue Stripe Ragg-201 meters
Socks that Rock Maryland- 288 meters
Kirby wirby – 246 meters
Rainbow Friendship-262 meters
Electric Slide- 270 meters
Opal- 276 meters
Dragonfly Fibers (1 sock)- 176 meters

Blankets

Amber’s baby blanket- 905 meters
Sock yarn (71 completed)- 865 meters

Other:

Stripey Leftovers Hat- 117 meters

GoodReader Class at the Stitch House in Dorchester on Sunday August 23 from 10a-12 noon
Thursday 9/17 through Sunday 9/20- Greater Boston Yarn Crawl

In My Travels

Stitches Midwest 2015 Update! Tune in for details

I mention the Axis shawl which I’m planning to knit in my Fiber Story yarn. I also mentioned stitch marker earrings I purchased (not shown). They are from Michelle’s Assortment

Contest, News and Notes

Trickle Shawl KAL– extended through Labor Day

Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn
You don’t have to finish your shawl to be eligible to win.
Post photos of your progress on Instagram and use #trickleshawl. If you’re using the Infinite Twist Trickle Kit be sure to use #tricklekit.
Prizes:
- Two Infinite Twist yarn prizes- any who tags their photos with #trickleshawl will be eligible to win
- Those who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite Twist

2015 Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party KAL

The Down Cellar Studio Podcast Community will knit, crochet and spin along with the NFL football regular season so you too can score touchdowns and field goals which earn you points and increase your chances of winning a fabulous prize. There are also opportunities to get more points along the way by using products from our awesome sponsors, for posting on Instagram, getting others to participate in the KAL etc.
We’ll wrap up with a fun-filled weekend of crafting during Super Bowl weekend with events running from Wednesday 2/3/16 until Monday 2/8/16 (to give you time to wrap up your projects).
For full details and rules check out this page.
Thank you to our Headline Sponsors

We have a number of coupon codes from our sponsors available in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Come check them out, purchase your goods and be ready for kick off!

On a Happy Note

The boot is off and my Achilles is healing well. I’ve had two PT sessions. I’m doing exercise to regain balance and overall strength in my left leg and to release some of the tightness in my hips. Probably have another 3-5 weeks to go before I can resume normal exercise.
Got two recent Stitch Fix shipments. July was amazing! I kept all 5 pieces. Meant to reschedule August and forgot and got 2 great tops for work in that box too, so that worked out well. For those who don’t know it’s a subscription box- you decide how often you receive one- $20 styling fee. credit back if purchase. If buy all 5 things you get 25% off the entire order. If you’re interested in checking out Stitch Fix, please use my referral code.
I went to see Rascal Flatts with Dad August 2nd & to see Toby Keith with Mom on August 14th
Pool day yesterday