Thank you for tuning in to Episode 277 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found
on my website.
This week's segments included:
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Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
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On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
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From the Armchair
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KAL News
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Events
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Life in Focus
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On a Happy Note
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Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Woolen Camelot socks
Same as It Ever Was Hat #2
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Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry)
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Yarn: Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks. No colorway listed.
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Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
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I started this project in January. Used nearly all of the yarn. Loved this yarn/pattern combo. I am planning to keep this hat! It is plenty long enough to wear with the brim folded and still have it worn slouchy.
Colleen's Baby Blanket
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Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this
website)
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Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White
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Hook: H (5.0 mm)
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On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top
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Hook: G (4.0 mm)
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Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3)
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About the yarn- probably about a sport weight yarn that gradiates through purples, blues and white.
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I'm enjoying this project but it involves a lot of counting on each row so it takes focused time which I haven't had a ton of.
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Working on the Front (or Back): 3 repeats of the pattern = 6 flowers
Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm
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Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
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Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
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Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
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You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this
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This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall.
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Progress: I finished my April squares and am working on the border.
Raven Socks
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Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in the Raven Colorway from the Yarnable Box.
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry)
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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About the Yarn: Speckled colorway with a cream base. Green, gray/black and hot pink colors speckled in.
Static Musselburgh
Be Fearless Socks
Julia's Cozy Clusters Blanket
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Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (
free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)
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Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border)
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Hooks: H (5.0 mm)
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I really enjoy this pattern. It's a 2 row repeat that I remember having memorized the first time around but thought I couldn't this time. After working maybe 10 repeats, I was able to memorize it. It's just the cozy comfort project I need right now.
From the Armchair
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KAL News
No Splash Pad Party this Summer, but check out these other awesome online events
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The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024.
Events
Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!
Life in Focus
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I shared more details about my parents' car accident. Tune in to hear more. Thankfully they are both recovering.
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Resources-
Scituate Etrusco- serves the South Shore of MA with medical equipment that they loan out. Huge savings! Look for something similar near you.
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I'm not sure what this will mean for mom's upcoming cancer treatments. She was supposed to be healing to be ready for radiation. Will know more within the next week.
On a Happy Note
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Conor & Carly hosted a family game night for their Bucket List with a Twist item with my mom. We played
Code Names &
Penny Drop!
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Riley gave Auntie Krissy the chicken we made together and she was over the moon! It was awesome.
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My cousin Jenny had her baby girl, Vera Camela, at the hospital where I work, so I got to hold her when she was only a few hours old!
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I went to see a local production of Gypsy that my friend Megg was in.
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My 12 year old niece Millie was a huge help with my parents.
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I finished my drawing class at the local rec center. I had to miss 2 out of 6 classes, but I learned a lot doing a portrait of Eme from a photo I took of them at the playground when they were a kid.
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I took my grandmother to my cousin Colleen's baby shower. Coleen had a great reaction to her crocheted blanket. I'm always grateful for that.
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We had a birthday dinner for Aila- low key backyard party made more interesting by a full-family cartwheel contest!
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Big work project rolling out new technology went well. I was still able to take Mom to her appointments (while Dad wasn't driving and they didn't have a car), and was able to work other shifts so my coworkers could attend their kids events. As a thank you for that, my boss invited us to use a suite at the Garden for game 1 of the Celtics/Cavaliers Playoff Game! The Celtics crushed it. Dan wasn't able to come, so I brought my friend Liz who is a huge fan.
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My friend Laura came in to visit for Mother's Day weekend- along w/ 7 of my Mom's friends. We went to a movie on Friday night then to visit Mom and her guests on Saturday. Sunday we made brunch for Mother's Day and then off to see Millie as a Munchkin and Flying Monkey in the Wizard of Oz at a local theater.
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Quote of the Week
“It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.”
~ Joan Marques
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