Opal Socks

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

Late Night Lite Brite

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

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

 Trickle Shawl KAL– extended through Labor Day

Saying “yes” doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying “please” doesn’t mean I am waiting for permission.   — Amy Poehler

• Yarn: white birch fiber arts. Electric Slide colorway 
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Felt like they flew off the needles. LOVE White Birch stripes! She will be at Stitches and I can’t wait to score some more.
• Weigh for STASH DASH

• Yarn: Freia handprints fingering. 75g skein
• Needles: US 7  

• Yarn: One Twisted Tree in the Shimmer Base- 93 Diagon Alley Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5- 2.5mm
• Green heel using a mini skein from Sarah of YarnGeekFibers. Super Geek base in Temple Grandin colorway. 
• Used 66 grams/ 397 meters 
• These also count for Actually Knitting’s PAL KAL

Sock Yarn Blanket

• Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
• Hook Size: D 3.0mm 
• Pattern: Double Crochet Granny Square
• 3 rounds with sock yarn(2g), 1 round in white (2g)- total 4g
• I’ve completed 71 total squares (need at least 108)
• Citric Acid wash centers before adding white border

• Yarn: Mirasol Tuhu- DK weight yarn
• Needles: US 5
• Provisionally cast on 60 stitches, knitting in the round. Will make a very long tube that kitchener together to make a long infinity cowl.
• Random striping- gray, aquamarine, chartreuse, cream, hot pink and tangerine
• Over 30 inches long already  Used 156g of yarn. 310 meters 

• Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts in the  Electric Slide colorway 
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• First is done! 

• Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock in Rocky Top colorway 
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)
• Very manly colorway! Loving that the colors swirl around a little to keep me interested while still having an ultimately subtle effect overall so he’ll actually wear them.

I’m also working on a new shawl design that I can’t wait to share!

• Participating in Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast
  • 3,886 yards complete= 3,553 meters
• Stitches Midwest– August 6-9 in Shaumburg, IL

• Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarn & knit on my latest shawl design, the Trickle Shawl
• You don’t have to finish your shawl to be eligible to win.
• Post photos of your progress 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

• Headline Sponsors will be mentioned on every show between start and end of football season
• Last year that was 12 episodes with an average of 3300 listeners per episode in 2014
• Must donate:
  • 1 prize/prize pack for grand prize (at least a $40 value)
  • $15 paypal donation to podcast to cover shipping and other associated cost
  • Optional: donate smaller prize for participation and random giveaways during season. 
  • Optional: discount code to get people ready in August

Headline Sponsors must commit by September 1st. The first 10 who commit are guaranteed a spot.

Not ready to be a headline sponsor? That’s ok too! We are also looking for sponsors for participation prizes and and random interceptions throughout season. If you’re interested, please contact me via email at downcellarstudio@gmail.com or check out website for full details!

• On June 19th I met named Ed from Russia. He told me stories about his family living in the tundra with absolutely nothing around. He said his mom knit everything for his family. Sweaters. Socks. Hats. Gloves. Everything! He said he think it’s what kept her sane because it was so silent. 
• Mislissa, Melissa from MA, shared on our Ravelry group that she had used my advice for teaching kids to knit…. She said  “I have to thank you a thousand times over. I did what you said, planning the right project to bring with me when I knew my nieces would be around. The 6 year old asked me what I was working on (like she always does) and after I told her I asked if she wanted to try. At first she said no, but then my son said yes so he did a few stitches sitting my my lap. After she saw him do it she was ready. She did about 10 or so stitches and was ready to be done. Then I had the 4 year old and the 20 month old take turns on my lap doing hand over hand. It was awesome. So much less stress than trying to teach for independence. They all loved it and I can see doing this every week when we get together until they are truly old enough (and interested enough) to do it themselves. It was so nice being able to share my craft with my nieces. They are my husband’s sisters kids so there’s always been a little distance between us but this more than made up for it.”

• I’m still wearing a walking cast to help my left Achilles get better. Hoping to be out of it in time for Stitches Midwest in August
• 4th of July weekend– 3 cookouts with family and friends!
• Celebrating my nephew Oisin’s birthday!
• Looking forward to my upcoming stay-cation!