Thank you for tuning in to Episode 295 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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Brainstorming
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From the Armchair
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Some Years Later
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Knitting in Passing
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In my Travels
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KAL News
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Events
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On a Happy Note
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Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Some Bunny Loves You Socks
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Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway)
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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 colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust.
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Belle the Butterfly #3
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project
Calendula Christmas Quilt
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Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on
Ravelry for $7.50 US.
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Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray
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Hook: G (4.0 mm)
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I used
Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern.
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I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch.
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I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a
helpful video I found that helped refresh my memory.
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Goal: 6 per week
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Progress: 19 2 weeks ago & 12 last week (week 7 & 8)- 106 in 8 weeks- avg/13 per week
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129 not attached and 48 attached.
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Current draft is 18 rows and 16 columns- 288 squares. 177 done/ 111 to go- 61% done
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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I started in September 2023- due to finish in August 2024. This month, I finished the squares for the last month's kit.
Let's Get Basted Socks
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Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway)
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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 colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling.
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Progress: about 2 inches away from heel of the first sock.
David... Fold in the cheese socks
Brainstorming
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I was inspired by Jenna(
716knit) at the Fiber Witch Festival, had on a marled scrappy shawl that was gorgeous! It got me thinking that I really want to start something with my Legacy Fiber Artz minis from previous year advents. Maybe a Granny Stripe blanket?
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Or perhaps another Recollections crochet blanket. I made one in the summer of 2022 (check out my
Ravelry Project Page). It uses fingering weight yarn held triple and treble crochets. You work each row right to left and cut each time. between each set of clusters you use a main color. Debating using Fibernymph 10g minis from last year's advent for those rows (notes say it used- about 8g per row but that's held triple which might just be too annoying).
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I'm debating making a smaller blanket that will live on the backseat of my car, draped over. Mostly for the pop of color with my gray interior but I bet the kids would use it when they're back there.
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I'd also like to make a crocheted granny square tank top for the summer so I could potentially use some of my minis for that.
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Do you have any ideas for me?
From the Armchair
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Some Years Later
I wore my Construction Zone top April 4th.
Construction Zone
I've been wearing my handknit sweaters as April has been cold and rainy!
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Silverlining (
Ravelry Project Page)
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Mom's socks
Knitting in Passing
At a recent rehearsal for Kiss Me Kate, my fellow cast member, Janet, told me about this yarn company her friend Katie Aucella owns called Claws Out Yarn- here's a link to her
shop.
In My Travels
Tune in to hear more about my trip to the Fiber Witch Festival in Salem.
I loved meeting up with friends, Monique (Windswept Monique on
Instagram) who brought me 2 skeins of beautiful wool yarn that she's allergic to, to sell/raffle off for FearLESS Living Fund. I met up with Ryan
kollerskrafts and Jenna
716knit and shopped around with them and we grabbed lunch after.
Into the Whirled- Cris + James who were there selling jewelry which you can find under the shop name
westand28. I believe they will be at Maryland Sheep & Wool. Check them out on
Instagram too. They had beautiful handdyed silk cordage bracelets with sterling silver. Each color has meaning. I couldn't decide!
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Heart pendant (similar to this
one). Mom- fine silver (.999) metal clay.
Dragon Hoard Yarn- Myth Fingering in one of her show special colorways- Gardens of Persephone
I visited
Circle of Stitches yarn store in Salem. I purchased a mini skein from
Cryptic Hollow Fibers, 9 inch circular socks needles from ChiaoGoo. & 2 cute stickers. I was so happy to run into Val (valtherizzle) as I was checking out!
KAL News
The Splash Pad Party kicks off soon! It will be our 10th year (even though yes we took last year off). Mark your calendars: June 1- July 31
Events
On a Happy Note
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I found old photos of theater and dance friends which I brought to rehearsal.
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My friend and I went to Gretchen Rubin's Q&A for her new book
Secrets of Adulthood (Amazon Affiliate link).
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Dan and I went to the
Oligo Nation Gala to support our friend John who was receiving an inspiration award. I wore a fun dress from Poshmark and Mom's jewelry.
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Kris' birthday dinner at a local mexican restaurant.
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Dad, Jeff and I enjoyed a video chat organized by my cousin Jimmy.
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Repotting some plants. Hoping they take.
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Dinner with Megg at
Scutari in Hanover, MA
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I visited
Vico Style on Charles St in Boston- found 2 dresses that could work for Kiss Me Kate & 1 just for me.
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Visited with my Dad, Millie and Garret over the weekend and we decorated for Easter.
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Quote of the Week
Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.
-Joseph B. Wirthlin
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