Thank you for tuning in to Episode 254 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.
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This week's segments included:
Thanks to Riley, our special guest co-host this week!
Off the Needles
Winter Mint Socks
Riley recently finished a knitted tote from the Rheinpack Tote pattern available on
Ravelry.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket
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Hook: F (3.75 mm)
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Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
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I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to
Instagram post
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4 rounds per hexagon.
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3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300
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Learned double magic circle from this
YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.
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Bought 2 grab bags of minis from Legacy Fiber Artz and some yarn from Knit Picks with a gift card I got for my birthday. Minis from CT Sheep & Wool and Maryland S&W
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Thanks Nicole (ndoyle) for the care package for Riley that included a Crumbl cookie cutter and minis for Riley to make more hexis out of. You can check out our Crumbl taste test
in this video.
Purple Spring Spin
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Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.
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Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S
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About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink
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I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks at CT Sheep & Wool. I split it in two. 2 oz already spun. I will plan to do a 3 ply
Shock Star Hat
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Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway
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Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
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Pattern: none
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About the yarn: cream base with small bits of neons + black.
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92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. Planning on a slouchy hat
Silver Spoon Socks
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Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry )
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About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland.
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Progress: Almost done with the first leg.
Scrappy Helical Socks
Ninja Turtle Socks
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry )
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Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Yarn in the Ninja Turtle Colorway
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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Laura chose this yarn when we were shopping at Loop London in the Fall of 2022.
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About the yarn: it is the brightest, most neon yellow/green
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Progress: Turned second heel
Riley is knitting on her Riley Rose Cowl (pattern by me, named for her) out of Goosey Fibers Yarn. You can get this pattern on
Ravelry &
LoveCrafts. She is also practicing working flat in double crochet using Knit Picks Brava yarn.
From the Armchair
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Crafty adventures
Some Years Later
In My Travels
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Mom & I spent Thursday through Monday in Maryland, attending Yarncentrick on Friday & Maryland Sheep & Wool on Saturday. Stay tuned for a 2 part vlog series on my
YouTube Channel
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
My new shawl pattern, the Mas Vida Shawl is coming soon!!
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Mas Vida is a simple sideways shawl that is written for 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn but can be knit up in any yarn you choose. There isn’t a single purl in the project, and the eyelets are easy to work. Many of you will only need to reference the pattern occasionally once you understand the basic increases and increase repeats.
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I designed this to take along on a European vacation. I wanted something with a bit of interest, but that wouldn’t be too large, wouldn’t require too much brain space and that wouldn’t work up too quickly (as smaller travel projects tend to do). -
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Note - This pattern has already been Tech Edited & Test Knit, so it should be smooth sailing!
On a Happy Note
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I went to see Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan with Megg, Tom & Matt.
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Seeing my 11 year old niece perform in Matilda.
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Zach’s 1st birthday dinner.
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Riley got 2 awards in her last dance competition of the season!
Quote of the Week
Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either...Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.
–DAG HAMMARSKJOLD
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