Episode 210: Summer Fun Begins!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 210 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works & Knit Style Yarns

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Freewheeler Sweater

Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$9 US)
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns FlockSock (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway)
Ravelry Project Page
I knit the size 42. I decreased every row towards the end of the decrease section. I went down 2 sizes for ribbing US 5.
2,048 meters for Stash Dash

Playhouse Scrappy Socks

Stash Dash Total as of this recording: 2,311 meters

Recalibrate Top

Pattern: Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (test knit) Find Shana on Instagram.
Needles: US 8
Yarn: 2 Skeins of Teal Torch Knits in colorways: Charcoal & Dowager Countess. Goosey Fibers Goosey Sock in the Scarecrow Colorway, MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in the Birch Grey Colorway
Ravelry Project Page

Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin

Candy Color Socks

Dragonboat Christmas Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Dragonboat (self striping), Minis from Holly Press Fibers for Cuff. Heel & Toe in Twisted Owl Fiber Studios in the Poison Ivy colorway
Ravelry Project Page
I made two 25g balls that each had 16 stripes. I need about 9 stripes for foot (before toe) based on other Felici socks. Aim for 7 stripes on leg.
All but toe of second sock is done. So close.

Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition

Yarn: fingering weight scraps
Hook: D (3.25mm)
Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website
My Ravelry Project Page
Made maybe 10 new squares completed recently.
Ripped out color squares from last summer’s blanket.

Not in Kansas Anymore Socks

Happy Birthday Socks

Hydrangea Stripe #2

Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)- Ravelry Link. Website link.
My Ravelry Project Page
Hook: I (Cast on with K hook)
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice in Shadow Ombre, Orion Blue, Burgundy & Sea glass, Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in Suede & Big Twist Soft in Rose & Charcoal
Cast on 86.

Finished reading: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt- Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.
Finished reading: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
- Recommended by Mara.
- Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link
Re-listening to: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Bookshop Affiliate Link, Amazon Affiliate Link

Last June I used some Lion Brand Re-up in rainbow colors plus gray and Black to make a fun Mason Jar Cozy. We use it all the time but with washing and nearly daily use it could probably stand to be replaced. Ravelry Project Page
2 years ago I finished up a scrappy hexagon blanket that I later gifted to friend and co-worker Lauren for her baby girl, Meadow. I still see her posting pics of her daughter using it. Ravelry Project Page
- Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern from Make and Do Crew Website
- Joining Hexagon YouTube Video

Punch Needle

Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut
Pattern: PN165- For Ewe
Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12.
I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website.
- Kit included: 7″/9″ Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions.
- Kits no longer available but Rachel does have double hoop, pattern and the punch needle in stock.
Helpful resources:
- YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery
Took Mom’s advice and separated out whole skeins of embroidery floss into the 3 strands I needed and put them on bobbins. From there I could load my punch needle and keep going until I decided to cut instead of running out of floss and having to thread it again and again. Got through nearly all of the sheep!

Dan & I enjoyed our first Tentrr experience. Site: Mauralou Farm in Rhode Island.
We had dinner in Westport MA at the Back Eddy Restaurant.

Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31

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Splash Pad Ravelry Links:

Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account.
Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details. They will be hosting the event on Discord this year.
Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– June 10-13, July 15-18.
Tour de Fleece. Saturday June 26 through Sunday July 18, 2021 Ravelry Link
Fiberworld July 21-25, 2021. Click here for their website.
2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021
Fiberworld July 21-25!

I talked about how I planned for and successfully navigated a really intense work week!

During the first weekend of June we had Hattie and Oisin for a sleepover. Started the weekend with a surprise school pick up for Hattie & taking her out for ice cream.
We enjoyed our nephew Will’s confirmation + picnic by the beach after.
Getting 4 days in a row with my dear friend Kim.
Listening to audiobooks with Dan.
Swap box from my Merry Everything and Happy Always Swap Partner in the Between Knits & Purls Ravelry Group Can’t wait to open each day in July!
Birthday Flowers + puzzle from Dan