Thank you for tuning in to Episode 164 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: * Off the Needles * On the Needles * Brainstorming * From the Armchair * Crafty Adventures * KAL News * Events * Contest, News & Notes * Life in Focus * On a Happy Note * Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Holly Press Fibers, Sunsoaked Yarns, Knit Style Yarns Off the Needles Bronwyn Shawl (in purple) * Pattern: Bronwyn Shawl by Toni Lipsey (free crochet pattern) * Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool in Iris, Heather and Pepper * Hook: J (6 mm) * 855 meters
Autumn Stripes Socks * Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams * Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn * Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) * 288 meters for Stash dash
Christmas Pops Socks * Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway * Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) * Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan * 313 meters
Summer Dishcloths (5) * Yarn: Lily Sugar & Cream (colorway- unknown) * Hook: I (5.5 mm) * Pattern: basic hexagon. Free photo tutorial linked here. * 133 Meters
6/24- 1 month into Stash Dash- 6405 meters. Goal 15k On the Needles Spooky Socks * Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams * Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Spooky color way * Needles: US 1 (2.5 mm)
Rainbow Hexagon Blanket * Pattern: Free Tutorial from Make Do & Crew for Full Hexagons & Half-Hexagons * Hook: K (6.5mm) * Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic from Stash
Brainstorming * Moduloncho by Shana Cohen $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry * Check her out on Instagram as Shanalines_designs * To enter to win a copy- check out this thread. If its open, you're welcome to enter!
From the Armchair Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast (audio) Crafty Adventures * Distressing jeans with Laura * Showed Riley her skirt with crochet trim. She likes it! I need to finish trim on all pockets. * Riley, Ellie and Millie made outfits for Barbies out of balloons (like they did last summer).
KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 * Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! * Check out the July Post * Official Rules for 2019 * Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media
Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 * January- Fish Belly Fiber Works * February- KnitCircus Yarns * March- Holly Press Fibers * April- Fibernymph Dye Works * May – Another Crafty Girl * June- Flying Finn Yarns * July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD * August- Knit Style Yarns * September- Artistic Lilly * October – Infinite Twist * November- 716 Knit * December – Hypnotic Yarn
Splash Pad Party * Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group + For Official Rules, click here. + Poolside Chat + Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors! + Check out Splash Pad Party ’19 Exclusive Items + Splash Pad Party ’19 Prize Thread + Follow #splashpadParty '19 on Instagram
Don't forget about our Starting Block Challenge - a way to encourage and support new designers. This KAL's new designer is Anne Beady and her Coral Tides shawl pattern.
Pro Shop Sponsors * AdoreKnit * Fibernymph Dye Works * Holly Press Fibers * Infinite Twist * Jennifer Lassonde Designs * Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks * Kitchen Counter Crafter * Knit Style Yarns * Knitters Brewing Company * Pearl & Plum * Prairie Bag Works * Sunsoaked Yarns
Snack Shack Sponsors * Anne Beady Designs * Brenda Castiel Designs * Corrine Walcher’s Ravelry Store * a girl and her wool * Heddi Craft Designs * Kino Knits * Knit/ Wit Designs * Knitting Daddy Designs * Love in Stitches * MediaPeruana Designs * Progress Keepers by Meliabella * Remade by Hand Designs * Windswept Designs
Events * Intermediate Crochet - Intro to Cables, Thursdays July 11 - August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Staci's Stitches in Scituate. MA $80 * Online Event: Knit Girllls annual Stash Dash KAL will run from May 24-August 24, 2019 * I-91 Shop Hop : Stop in your participating LYS and purchase your Shop Hop Passport for $5.
Contest, News & Notes * Ravelry group news: Thank you to CrochetByChineka for starting a thread for Get Outside & Craft photos! * My upcoming GoodReader Tutorial PDF is nearly ready. Testers are finishing it up. Sign up for my newsletter to get a heads up and the best intro deal.
GoodReader Requirements: * iPad with minimum of iOS 11 * Purchase & download the GoodReader App from the App Store (Note: this is specifically covering a workflow using GoodReader v5, and not the earlier versions) $5.99 (at time of publishing) * Ravelry account (or other place where PDF knitting/crochet patterns can be purchased, stored, downloaded). Understanding of how to find and download a free or paid pattern from Ravelry. * Basic knowledge of how to navigate App store and iPad
Life in Focus * Build Muscle: I still need to take measurements. * Thank you Kristina anotherhornfrog for telling me about Massage Envy App for iPhone * Design: knitting a colorwork hat with a My Favorite Murder theme to it.
On a Happy Note * Birthday dinner with my two besties! * Aila (10) and Emelyn's (15) dance recital. * First dinner outside on the deck. * Double date with friend that I performed in Cabaret with. So refreshing to talk with adults outside immediate friend/family circle. * My friend Laura came for a weekend visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our Savers run and a visit to Hornstra Farms for ice cream- coffee oreo! mmm * First real pool day for a belated Father's Day * Getting geared up for a July challenge through the PnP Tribe! * Want to find a good way to participate in Plastic Free July. Have ideas & tips? Come chat about it in the Episode 164 thread!
Quote of the Week Asking for help with shame says: You have the power over me.
Asking with condescension says: I have the power over you.
But asking for help with gratitude says: We have the power to help each other.
–Amanda Palmer
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