Thank you for tuning in to Episode 210 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
- Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- From the Armchair
- Some Years Later
- Crafty Adventures
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Contest, News & Notes
- Life in Focus
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
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
- Pattern: OMG Socks by Megan Williams
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Playhouse colorway + other leftovers of Felici
- My Ravelry Project Page
- Check out my Knit Picks Affiliate Link if you want to purchase some Felici Yarn
- Felici Colorways used:
- Ribbit
- Playhouse
- Witch’s Brew
- Currant Mood
- Beyond the wall
- Used 66g of yarn- 262 meters
Stash Dash Total as of this recording: 2,311 meters
Click here for a link to the spreadsheet I’m using to track my Stash Dash Meters.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
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
- Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland
- Ravelry Project Page
- Onto the 3rd 2oz braid (the darkest of the 3 shades)
Candy Color Socks
- Yarn: Regia 4 ply in Colorway 01160
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
- CO 60 sts. 2×2 rib. Reduced down to 56 after heel.
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
Not in Kansas Anymore Socks
- Yarn: Agirlandherwool Sock in the Not In Kansas Anymore Colorway.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- Ravelry Project Page
Happy Birthday Socks
- Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Serendipity Sock Yarn in the Happy Birthday Colorway.
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
- My Ravelry Project Page
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.
From the Armchair
Some Years Later
- 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
Crafty Adventures
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:
- 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!
In My Travels
- Dan & I enjoyed our first Tentrr experience. Site: Mauralou Farm in Rhode Island.
- We had dinner in Westport MA at the Back Eddy Restaurant.
KAL News
Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31
Splash Pad Ravelry Links:
Events
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
I talked about how I planned for and successfully navigated a really intense work week!
On a Happy Note
- During the first weekend of June we had Hattie and Oisin for a sleepover. Starte d 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
Quote of the Week
Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. “― William James
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