Thank you for tuning in to Episode 92 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
- Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Crafty Adventures
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Fix-a-Stitch, Stitched by Jessalu, Never Not Knitting & Kitchen Counter Crafter
Off the Needles
- Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Beige colorway & cream
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Patons Kroy- Purple Haze Colorway
- Needles US 2 & 3 (2.75 and 3.25 mm)
- Pattern: None. Cast on 56, 2×2 ribbing for about 2 inches. Switched to stockinette then moved up to US 3 needles.
2 improvised crochet dishcloths
On the Needles
- Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach- neon orange and turquoise blue
- Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm)
- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere Colorway- 602
- Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
- OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Yarn: Knits4Comfort Merino/Silk in the Beach Shade Colorway (438 yards of fingering)
- Pattern: new design in progress
Brainstorming
The yarn for my Boxy Sweater arrived! Holiday Yarn Flocksock Fingering. Peachy Keen Colorway. 75% SW Merino. 25% Nylon.
I have some yarn from One Twisted Tree coming to knit the final sample of this shawl which should be published soon.
Crochet kit for Anna doll (from Frozen) with Jasmin at Stitches West in February. Really want to cast that on. Itching for some crochet. Hopefully soon.
From the Armchair
- Season 7 of The League on Netflix
- Longmire– recommended by Greg and Joey of Unraveling Podcast
- Reply All Podcast On The Inside 4 part series
Crafty Adventures
I went to a local paint night with my friends Lisa and Suzanne and we painted wine glasses.
Ask Me Stuff
Mislissa asked about how I factor in sizing for gift knits. Tune in to hear my response.
Events
12 Months to Christmas KAL (feel free to double dip with Splash Pad Party if you’re gifting the finished object)
- New Prizes- will giveaway in August
- Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne
- Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea
- Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card
Splash Pad Party
This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31
- See official rules for all of the details
- Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors.
Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors:
- Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn
- Colorworks by Debi
- Designs of Acadia
- Dragonfly Fibers
- Fair Winds Farm
- Fix-a-Stitch
- Imagined Landscapes
- Infinite Twist
- Kitchen Counter Crafter
- KnitCircus
- Knitters Brewing Company
- Little Skein in the Big Wool
- Never Not Knitting
- North Light Fibers
- Pearl and Plum
- Stitched by Jessalu
- Suburban Stitcher
- Sun Valley Fibers
- Sunsoaked Yarns
There is still time to sign up for the Swim Meet & Golf Tournament we’re planning for July.
In this episode I announced 5 winners for Instagram post and Ravelry Chatter as part of the Splash Pad Party KAL.
- This event will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9am to 4pm at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts
- I am hoping to attend. More details on that soon.
Contests, News & Notes
Check out the Sock Yarn Swappers group on Ravelry, as well as on Facebook. They are running a
KAL to use up all these mini skeins. The Summer of Squares KAL will run from May 27 to August 27.
On a Happy Note
Birthday fun! Which started early! On Wednesday I received a Knitter’s Brewing Company Splash Pad Party gradient set from Lisa!
Thursday night- I helped out my BFF and received some more early birthday gifts. A giraffe nightgown + necklace that has first initial from each of 7 nieces and nephews. SO special.
Friday- Dan and I went to see mt grandmother in the morning then to get massages. Had a wonderful time at his friend’s wedding.
Saturday- spent the day photographing my nieces and nephew’s dance recital dress rehearsal
Sunday we went out to breakfast at my favorite breakfast place then Riley made her stage debut as an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and Chocolate factory. 
- With birthday money and gift cards, I bought a set of Fiestaware dishes to replace some cheaper dishes we bought 8 years ago when we first moved into our house.
- Riley and Millie’s gymnastics recital, Aila, Emelyn, Will & Oisin’s dance recital then our twin friends’ 40th birthday party.
Sunday— Fun day for Father’s Day by the pool. Did some pool knitting but my sock was co-opted by Riley who wanted to knit on them.
Thank you for tuning in!
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