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Episode 78- Thankful

Off the Needles

Football Cocoon & Hat

Pattern by Kelly Dager
$4.00 pattern- available via Etsy
US 15 needles (10mm)
Lion Brand Hometown USA- Billings Chocolate & New York White

Star Wars Crochet:

Millie’s Legwarmers

No pattern (see Ravelry page for my notes)
Needles: US 3 & US 6
Yarn: Berroco Vintage (worsted weight)

Crochet Mini Snowman Ornament

Baa-ble Hat

Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith (free) Click here for link to download.
US 6 & 7 Needles
DK weight yarn (Mirasol Tuhu, Cascade 220 Superwash (which is very light worsted) and leftover Liberty Wool

Brainstorming

Kaweah Hat by Veronica Parsons

From the Armchair

Tune in for a review of Deborah Tomasello- Hand Knitted Gift Wraps. It is available on Amazon ($17.95 ebook) & e-version is up on Ravelry for $16). I definitely recommend checking it out. If you’re interested in purchasing, this feel free to use Coupon code GIFTS at check out on Ravelry to get the ebook for half price ($8).

Coupon: good through Sunday December 6th at midnight Eastern

Crafty Adventures

Spent Black Friday sewing with my best friend Kris

I made a pillowcase using this tutorial from Notes from the Patch blog

I also made drawstring bags for my 3 nephews to put their crocheted toys in.

Kris made a pillow from one of Aila’s favoriate dresses with a pocket made out of her old giraffe PJs. Learned how to make an invisible zipper. Link to video she used that had good instruction.

Events

Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City

I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!

Contest, News & Notes

My friend Jenn Sheelen has started her own website. She has beautiful knitting patterns available on her site and via Ravelry. She also just posted t-shirts and tote bags that say “Hug a Knitter… they give you Warm Fuzzies!” that are adorable.

Contest!

Go to jennsheelen.com to find the answers to these three questions.

1. Who taught Jenn to knit?

2. What is the price of the Happiness in Threes Mitts pattern?

3. Where is Jenn located?

Post answers in Jenn Sheelen Contest Thread in Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group

The first three people to get it right get the Flutterby Dreams pattern gifted to them.

If you’re not in the first three— feel free to answer anyways. From all of the entries, will pick three random winners who will be gifted the Glowflake jar pattern.

Check it out! and enter to win. This will run for at least 2 weeks– if the thread is unlocked feel free to enter. Must be a member of the DCS Rav Group to be entered to win.

On a Happy Note

My friend Laura came to visit last weekend!
I got in lots of family time between Thanksgiving and my cousin’s wedding.
Thank you to Sarah- themartiniknitter- who sent me Swiss Chocolate which I can’t wait to indulge in!
THANK YOU all for listening and participating!!

Pigskin Party KAL

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!

WIPs Interception: runs November 10 – December 25— 8 awesome prizes which I announced last episode

Check out this thread for details and to chat & post your finished objects in this thread to be entered for prizes.

Episode 77: Star Wars Obsessed

Off the Needles

Star Wars Crochet Kit by Lucy Collins

I’ve made 10 so far! All using a C Hook and various worsted weight yarn

Storm Trooper
Darth Vader
Han Solo
Yoda
Leia
R2D2
Luke Skywalker
C3P0
Wicket the Ewok
Darth Maul (not in the book— found one on Etsy that someone was selling and figured out how to make it using the basic body type from the book)

Up next: Boba Fett, Jabba the Hut, Chewbacca & Obi Wan (also not in book. Lucy Collins has Obi-Wan as a single pattern available through Etsy. Here is the link to the Ravelry Pattern Page for him.)

Eyes from 6060 shop on Etsy.

Felicity Hat

Free pattern by Wanett Clyde
Yarn: Duck Duck Wool- Merino Aran in the Summer Sidewalk color way.
U.S. 6 and 8 needles
Altered just slightly- I cast on 86 sts with US 6. 1×1 rib for 2 inches.

On the Needles

Rhinebeck Socks 2015

Yarn: Gales Art Sock blank- Starlight Star Bright
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Christmas 2015 Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Yarn: Marigold Jen in the Merry and Bright colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Patriots Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarning. Saturated Sock Self-Striping. In the Pats colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

From the Armchair

Check out the Unraveling Podcast with Greg & Joey

Check out their Preemie Hat KAL (I am offering my View from the Charles Shawl pattern as a prize for one lucky winner)

Brainstorming

Anotherfroghorn very kindly gifted me the Red Flannel mitts pattern by Alicia Plummer. Can’t wait to make these! Thanks!

In My Travels

Dan and I traveled to Burlington, VT for a wedding

While there, my best friend Kris and I went to Nido

Last week I had a business trip to Sarasota, FL.

Dan came to see me present at the conference!

We also got to visit with family and I went to A Good Yarn. What an amazing store! I definitely recommend that you visit if you’re ever in the area.

Events

Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City

I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!

Contests, News & Notes

Emily of FibreTown Podcast has recently published a new design: Esther Belle Shawl

Emily has kindly donated a copy– tune in to see if you won!

On a Happy Note

I’m loving our new Chromecast — it’s helpful to be able to watch podcasts on YouTube while still using my GoodReader app on my iPad.
Halloween!!

Pigskin Party KAL

What is the Pigskin Party KAL?

Virtual knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 10 and Feb 8th, you’ll earn points that make you eligible for fantastic prizes. For every 100 yards completed (in your fiber craft of choice) you earn 7 points for a touchdown. For all partial touchdown yardage you earn 3 points (field goal) |For any small finished project (less than 100 yards) earn 3 points
There are also Special Teams points available for using sponsor products and fulfilling other challenges.
For every 100 points you earn, you’ll be entered in the drawing for one of many grand prizes graciously donated by our Sponsors
In addition to working for your prizes- there are also prizes for just for participating. Use #DCSPigskinParty2015 on Instagram to show us what you’re working on and come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group’s Monthly Huddle Thread and you could be randomly selected
It’s never too late to sign up. Join anytime during the football season (you don’t even need to be a fan to play along)

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!

This episode I announced the October Prize Winners! Tune in to hear if you’ve won.

WIPs Interception: runs November 10 – December 25

Check out this thread for details and to chat & post your finished objects in this thread to be entered for prizes.

Thank you for tuning in!

Contact Information:

Ravelry- BostonJen
Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
Instagram- BostonJen1

Episode 76: View from the Charles

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Thank you for tuning in to episode 76 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In My Travels
Events
Contest, News and Notes
On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

Halloween Socks

Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch’s Brew Colorway
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

A Hug for Emily

Aila Grace Shawl by me, Jennifer Lassonde
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn: Gales Art fingering — blend 60% Merino, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yards

Fall Brights Hat

Yarn: Plymouth DK (cream) & Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in Genie Colorway
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm)
Pattern: took inspiration from Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman though I never actually downloaded it because it said it was only for 6-12 month old baby.
I already purchased another skein of the Hedgehog Fibres in the Genie Colorway. When last I checked they had some listed at Simply Socks Yarn Co so if you’re looking for some, you could try there.

Garret’s Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in Colorway 1918- Shire (hunter green)

On the Needles

Rhinebeck Socks 2015

Yarn: Gales Art Sock blank- Starlight Star Bright
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Grandchild Birthstone Shawl

Pattern I’m making up.
US 7 (4.5mm) needles
Yarn:
- Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
- Cascade Heritage Silk- White
- Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

Brainstorming

The big thing at Rhinebeck this year was the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith and I was inspired!
If you’re considering knitting one, check out Susan B Anderson’s blog post. She gives some great tips that would come in handy.

From the Armchair

Just finished listening to All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and highly recommend it

Podcast recommendation: Tiny Paper Foxes Podcast with Jennie who is Tinypaperfoxes on Ravelry.

In My Travels

Rhinebeck Highlights!

Friday evening- went to Indie Untangled Event in Kingston
Bought a skein of yarn from Backyard Fiberworks.
Buying sock blanks from Gale’s Art. I got a sock blank for me and one for Emily.
Starlight Star Bright for me
New Leaf for Emily
Shopping at Ross Farm, chatting with Amy and ScooterPie.

Devon’s Travels: I shared a story of my friend Devon’s first experience in a yarn shop in Berlin, Germany. 20150929_102257_resized

You can find Devon on Instagram as WhatDevonDiscoved or join her on her adventures through her blog

Events

Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City
Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Contest, News and Notes

News- my new shawl design View from the Charles has been released

$6 download available on Ravelry

DK Weight (250 yards)
Gauge: 7 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking

Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)

Fingering Weight (400 yards)
Gauge: 8 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm)

Contest: Emily of FibreTown Podcast has recently published a new design: Esther Belle Shawl

Emily has kindly donated a copy. Come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Board to check out the contest thread.

On a Happy Note

Seeing Will and Aila (and my bff Krissy) at knit night on Wednesday.
Apple picking with Kris and Aila… and going to Aila’s Boston Ballet Rehearsal in the morning. We go to Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls NH.

Pigskin Party KAL

What is the Pigskin Party KAL?

Virtual knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 10 and Feb 8th, you’ll earn points that make you eligible for fantastic prizes. For every 100 yards completed (in your fiber craft of choice) you earn 7 points for a touchdown. For all partial touchdown yardage you earn 3 points (field goal) |For any small finished project (less than 100 yards) earn 3 points
There are also Special Teams points available for using sponsor products and fulfilling other challenges.
For every 100 points you earn, you’ll be entered in the drawing for one of many grand prizes graciously donated by our Sponsors
In addition to working for your prizes- there are also prizes for just for participating. Use #DCSPigskinParty2015 on Instagram to show us what you’re working on and come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group’s Monthly Huddle Thread and you could be randomly selected
It’s never too late to sign up. Join anytime during the football season (you don’t even need to be a fan to play along)

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!

There was no Monday night Bingo on Monday 10/26- we’re turning it into a different way to have fun!

Leave one comment with a note about what kindness you spread here in this thread before Friday 10/30 at 10p eastern (or later if I forgot to lock the thread right away) and you’ll be entered to win a pattern of your choosing from Kerri Knits Designs. And if we get more than 50 entries by Friday I’ll add a second prize!

October Interception is coming to a close soon.

Find all of the rules and enter your FOs in the October Interception FO thread and remember you must finish by 10/31.

Thanks for listening!