Thank you for tuning in to Episode 98 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
- Off the Needles
- On the Needles
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- Life in Focus
- KAL News
- Events
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Off the Needles
- Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles
- Hook: C 2.75 mm
- Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color
- OMG Heel Sock Pattern
- US 1.5 Needles
- Yarn: Regia 4 Ply
- No Pattern
- J Hook
- Lion’s Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton (Aran weight)
On the Needles
- OMG Heel Sock Pattern
- US 1.5 Needles
- Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway
- Love it! lime green and hunter green striped with red! super fun
- 2nd christmas pair i’m working on. past heel on first sock!
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway
- Cast on 64 with US 1 needles- bamboo.
- Too big
- Cast on 56 with US 1- metal
- Thought it was too small at first. Think it may be fine.
- Thought it was too small at first. Think it may be fine.
- OMG Heel Sock Pattern
- US 1.5 Needles
- Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway & leftover Knit Picks Kaleidescope colorway
Started a new design project which I’ll share more details on soon
Brainstorming
Tutorial available by Very Pink
Debating the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli or Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaire.
I am watching with Mae C. Jemison Worsted Merino Bamboo from Yarn Geek Fibers– lovely light gray.
From the Armchair
Della Q Hanging Circular Needle Organizer– retails for $44 US
Point/Counterpoint Volume 1 by Mary Hull and Sarah Schira
Two new audio podcast I’ve been enjoying
- Imagined Landscapes Podcast– with Sarah & Katie
- Maine Yarn Podcast– Jenn and Julie
Life in Focus
In this episode I shared about my motivation to lose weight and some reasons why I think the Weight Watchers program has worked well for me.
If you have questions, feel free to post in the Ask Me Anything Thread or come chat in the Life in Focus Thread in the group.
KAL News
- October 1st-November 15, 2016.
- Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed)
- 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls
- We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016.
Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry. - We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.
- Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.
- Lollipop Yarns: Use the code BigBadBergAlong for free shipping until 10/1. Check out her Ravelry group where she is doing a kit giveaway.
- One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL.
- I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway.
- Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points
Pigskin Party ’16
- Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links.
- Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
- Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread
- Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
- Check out our amazing sponsors.
- Find the coupons here.
- Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
- Scope out the prizes!
- Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
- Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group.
Pro Shop Sponsors
- Berry Colorful Yarnings
- Bijou Basin Ranch
- Daizie Knits
- Fair Winds Farm
- Fiber Nymph Dye Works
- Knit Life Designs
- Knitcircus Yarns
- Knits4Comfort
- Knitters Brewing Company
- Knitty Kitty Bags
- Lilliput Yarn
- Media Peruana Designs
- One Geek To Craft Them All
- Pearl and Plum
- Plum Deluxe Tea
- Prairie Bag Works
- Sun Valley Fibers
- Sunsoaked Yarns
- The Yarn Sellar
- Yarn Geek Fibers
Key Details Mentioned in this Episode
- Check out Sideline Games Thread
- Virtual Knit NIGHT and FOOTBALL Join Lisa on Google Hangout on Thursday Night September 29. We will meet online at 8:00pm eastern time. We can all chat and watch the Dolpphins vs Bengels. The best thing about the video chat is you don’t need to type. Link will be posted in the Sideline Games Thread on September 29. All you need to do is copy the link and put it in your browser. The Google Hangouts only accommodate 10 people so you may need to wait to get in.
- We had our first Bingo Game on Monday 9/19- winner EmilyK3661 who chose the Tumbao pattern from Media Peruana Designs
- Upcoming Bingo Dates- Monday Night October 10th & Thursday Night October 27th
Events
- Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
- New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
On a Happy Note
- Custom Orthotic- seems to be working well for my heel.
- I won photo contest at work!
- Will and Aila sleepover
- We went to look at well, explored the woods.
- I fixed Will’s rhino’s cheek and leg
- Aila worked on her loom for about 6 min. Dan and I spent first half of Pats game untangling her yarn.
- We went to look at well, explored the woods.
- MyaStone – Taryn was in MA for a conference and came to my local knitting group last week! It was great meeting her.
Quote of the Week
“The only guarantee, ever, is that things will go wrong. The only thing we can use to mitigate this is anticipation. Because the only variable we control completely is ourselves.” -Ryan Holiday
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