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

• Yarn: fingering weight scraps
• Hook: D (3.25mm)
• Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website
• My Ravelry Project Page
• Made maybe 10 new squares completed recently.
• Ripped out color squares from last summer’s blanket.

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 * Finished reading: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt- Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link. * Finished reading: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman + Recommended by Mara. + Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link * Re-listening to: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Bookshop Affiliate Link, Amazon Affiliate Link

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 + Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern from Make and Do Crew Website + Joining Hexagon YouTube Video

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:
  • YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery
• 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

• Check out the Splash Pad ’21 Sponsors
• Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad ’21 landing page on my website
• Sign up by filling out this Google Form

Splash Pad Ravelry Links:

• Start Here Thread
• Mark it Monday Thread
• Pool Party Prep- Chat Thread

Events * Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. * Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details. They will be hosting the event on Discord this year. * Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– June 10-13, July 15-18. * Tour de Fleece. Saturday June 26 through Sunday July 18, 2021 Ravelry Link * Fiberworld July 21-25, 2021. Click here for their website. * 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021 * Fiberworld July 21-25!

Contest, News & Notes * Check out my Yarnable June Subscription Box Unboxing on YouTube * Stay tuned for an upcoming Craft chat with Beth, MDQuilter on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel

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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