Thank you for tuning in to Episode 275 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
- Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- Life in Focus
- Ask Me Anything
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu & The Yarn Sellar
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Thumper Hat
- Yarn: Berrocco Ultra Alpaca in the Light Grey colorway
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Pattern: Thumper Hat by Jennifer Lassonde- $5 Knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts
- The Thumper Hat is a worsted weight slouchy hat with a diamond lace pattern.
- For the size Large/XL, I used 66g of yarn (around 144 yards/132 meters)
LFA Mystery Shortie Socks
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- About 12 rounds of ribbing. 1 round of knitting before starting the heel
- I used 35 grams of yarn.
Hair bow
- Pattern: Cottage Hair Accessories (Bow Tie) by Wool & Pine. $5 pattern available on Ravelry or on the Wool & Pine website)
- Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Glitz Toes- multicolor mini skein from Christmas 2023 Advent Calendar.
- Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern was a part of my May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box package. Watch my unboxing video here. If you’re thinking of joining, please purchase using my Affiliate Link.
- It won’t cost you any extra. I will make a small commission.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Modern Classic Baby Blanket
- Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website)
- Hook: I (5.5)
- Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins)
- Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50”
- The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables.
Woolen Camelot socks
- Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box.
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Check out my Unboxing Video for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. If you’re thinking of joining, please purchase using my Affiliate Link.
- It won’t cost you any extra. I will make a small commission.
Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm
- Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
- Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
- Ravelry Project Page
- You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
- Progress: My January (Month 4) squares done and seamed and the border is in progress. My February (Month 5) squares are in progress.
Be Fearless Socks
- Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLess Colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- About the Yarn: pink, peach yellow, green and blue stripes to look like the colors in our FearLESS Living Fund logo. Pet of our February fundraiser.
- Progress: more than half way done with leg on the first sock
Christmas in July Socks
- Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Christmas in July 2023 Colorway
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
- Ravelry Project Page
- Area 51. Snack shack sponsor.
- Progress: finished first sock. Beyond the heel on the second sock.
Brainstorming
Keeping a “creative projects” list in Evernote is really helping me. With everything going on, I don’t always have the mental energy to decide on something but making feels good and I’m happier when I do it. Thinking ahead to upcoming birthdays and listing patterns out is working better for me this year than ever before.
April Plans
- Crochet beer hat for Chris – Red heart gold + Lion Brand Homespun Yarn- Hepplewhite (May 31st birthday)- yarn purchased
- Mini Mock Neck Tank for Liz. Pattern by Jessie Maed Designs. $9 knitting pattern on Ravelry
- We bought yarn for this at Rhinebeck and in an over-tired state, lost ourselves in a fit of giggles over the description of this pattern.
- I need to take Liz’s measurements
From the Armchair
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In My Travels
On Sunday March 24, my friend Megg and I spent the day at Raffa Life in Cranston, Rhode Island. We did the 4 hour Urban Sweat in the morning. We took a Worm Moon Sound Bath Yoga Workshop in the afternoon. I left feeling loose, refreshed, and calm. Curious about what a Sound Bath is? Click here for an article that may be helpful.
KAL News
Splash Pad Party will be coming!
Events
- The Yarn Seller’s Fiber Marketplace– April 6, 2024 in York Beach, ME
- Shepard’s Extravaganza: April 6-7 in Enumclaw, WA
- Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin-In: April 6-7 in Oak Harbor, WA
- Fiber Witch Festival: April 19-21, 2024 in Salem, MA (marketplace and classes)
- Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Sunday April 27, 2024 in North Haven, CT
- Yarncentrick Pop-up Event: May 2 & 3, 2024 in Frederick, MD
- Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 4 & 5, 2024 in West Friendship, MD
- New Hampshire Sheep & Wool: May 11 & 12, 2024 in Deerfield, NH
- Webs Fleece Market: May 18 in Northampton, MA (Tent sale May 16-17)
- Coggeshall Farm Sheep & Wool Festival: May 18th in Bristol, RI
- Massachusetts Sheep & Wool: May 25 & 26, 2024 in Cummington, MA
- Flock Fiber Festival– August 4-6 in Seattle, WA
- Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY
- Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT
- NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY
- For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.
Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!
Life in Focus
I shared an update on my 24 for 2024 list
- 5) Organize a fundraiser for the FearLESS Living Fund
- 15) Purge at least 20 items from my wardrobe (March: nearly 30 pieces)
- 16) Go skiing- 2/24 with Rowans
- 20) Buy a new quilt and/or duvet cover for our bed. Ordered in march.
- 21) Buy a new blow dryer. March 21st ordered Dyson
Ask Me Anything
Rachel asked: How are you coping with your mom’s health concerns and making time for self care?
- Going to bed early.
- Not scrolling on social media- it can be fun, yes, but too much makes me feel anxious.
- Talking with friends and with Dan.
- I started seeing a therapist.
- Making time- not having kids definitely helps with this, but as you all know, I can definitely over-schedule myself. I have been prioritizing family events and not much else. I don’t enjoying saying no or seeing so much white space on the calendar- but I know I’ll need it and I often do.
On a Happy Note
- Friday night game night at my parents with my brother, Dan and the kids. We played a few spirited rounds of Skip-Bo and watched the Taylor Swift Eras tour movie on tv.
- Mom, Riley, Millie and I had a sleepover then spent Saturday doing some thrift and clothing shopping, went out for lunch and brought home Crumbl cookies to taste test (with my Dad/Pepere). My phone fell into the cookie with the MOST sticky frosting. It was hilarious!
- We all celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at my cousin Susan’s annual party. I had a blast catching up with cousins and especially playing with some of the little kiddos.
- Seeing the Girl from North Country (Broadway in Boston series). While Megg and I did not enjoy the show, its always fun to experience live theater and the music was beautiful.
- Monthly massage!
- Lunch with Mom, Dad, Kris and Aila.
- Garret’s playoff hockey game! He got a hat trick, they won and got to the next round of playoffs (they won the second game too).
- Dinner with work friends.
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Quote of the Week
“Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.”
— Doug Larson
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