Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 217 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/217  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing 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, Love in Stitches, Charming Ewe Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Snap Hat #5 & #6 Pattern: Snap by Tin Can Knits ($6 pattern available on their website or on Ravelry) Needles: US 7 & US 10.5 (4.5 & 6.5 mm) needles Yarn: fingering weight scraps- 4 strands of fingering held together. Ravelry Project Pages: Hat 5, Hat 6 I had hoped to donate these Snap Hats to Hats for Sailors Project but they are requesting 100% wool (ideally superwash wool) for its flame resistant quality. Without a Paddle Hat Pattern: Without a Paddle by

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 216 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website by clicking here: www.downcellarstudio.com/216                                           This week’s segments included: Off the Needles,                                                                                 Hook or Bobbins                       On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins                                                                                                                                  From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing 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: Imagined Landscapes, Anne Beady Designs & Good Noodle Yarn Company Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 4 Snap Hats Pattern: Snap by Tin Can Knits ($6 pattern available on their website or on Ravelry) Needles: US 7 & US 10.5 (4.5 & 6.5 mm) needles Yarn: fingering

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 215 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website by clicking here.  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: AdoreKnit Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Charlie, Candy, Theresa, Luanne and Beth! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Chubby Elephant Pattern: Chubby Elephant by Spin a Yarn Crochet (free option or $2.50 US) Yarn: Bernat Velvet in Misty Gray & Bernat Crushed Velvet in Toasted Plums Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page 168.5 meters 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 I ripped out the color squares I could salvage from last summer’s blank

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 214 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.  This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gabriella's Velvet Bear Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman- available on Yarnspirations website. Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the  Misty Gray Colorway Hook: G (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page 111.1 meters Summer Vibes Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Summer Vibes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Check out my June Yarnable Unboxing & July Yarnable Unboxing Videos on YouTube. Yarnable will likely open again to new subscribers in August 2021. Considering subscribing? Please consider using my Affiliate Link.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 213 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photo available on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland Ravelry Project Page Total: 246 yards/ 225.52 meter Stash Dash Total (3 ply yarn, 4 times through orifice): 902.08 meters Bobble Lines Baby Blanket Pattern: Bobble Lines Baby Blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts (free option on Daisy Farm website & paid option available on Etsy. ) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Main Color: Lion Brand Pound of Love in White. Stripes in: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Blush, Lion Brand Baby Soft in Creamsicle, Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop in Tutti Fruitti, Loops & Thread Imp

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 212 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website by clicking here.  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Anne Beady Designs- find her on Etsy & Ravelry Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Signs of the Season Socks Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base in the Signs of the Season Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 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: OM

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 211 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Beth, Luanne, Kathy, Candy & Theresa Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Recalibrate Top Pattern: Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (test knit) 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 I knit size 5; full length. Check out my almost-done Happy Dance Video from Instagram. Modifications: I changed the striping sequence for the left & right body. For my size I was supposed to do 2 garter ridges per color striping all the way across the body. Instead

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 col

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 209 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Cookie & Bees, Knitters Brewing Co, Geektastic Fibers On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 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 Playhouse Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici My Ravelry Project Page Knit Picks Affiliate Link Felici Colorways used: Ribbit Playhouse Witch’s Brew Currant Mood Beyond the wall Not in Kansas Anymore Socks Patter

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 208 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 Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Irocknits Designs, Sunsoaked Yarns, Precision Athletic Training. Thank you to our Ultimate Insider Patreon Members: Theresa, Kathy, Luanne & Beth! Your support means so much to me!  Welcome back BostonJensMom! Thanks, Mom, for co-hosting with me again (first time since the pandemic started) Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gram’s Mother’s Day Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-ply Color 102-Green, purple, blue, red stripes. Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz natural Shetland Started 2nd  2 oz Ravelry Project Page I shared h

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 207 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Find full show notes with photos check out my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: AdoreKnit, agirlandherwool & Yumi Yarns Stay tuned after credits for audio from Riley and Aila Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Baby Yoda (#2) Pattern: Baby Yoda Amigurumi (free crochet pattern) by LarissaMaced – @beefriendscrochet Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern (green) and Soft Taupe (Beige) Hook: D (3.25 mm) for Yoda. G (4.0 mm) for robe Ravelry Project Page Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Yarn: US 2 (2.75 mm) Needles: Goosey Fibers in the Stay out of the Forest (not final dye version) & Lock Your F*cking Door (brown) Ravelry Proje

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 206 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. www.downcellarstudio.com/206  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Reminder: All Links that lead to Ravelry are labeled as such. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Eme’s 17th Birthday Rainbow Pattern: Rainbow Crochet pattern by AmiMami Doll on Etsy. $3.74 (on sale $3).  Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis + Big Twist soft from Joann’s Hook: C (2.75 mm) Interesting in picking up some Brava Worsted Minis? Consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Ravelry Project Page Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Storm Front (5 skeins) Needles: US 13 – 9.0 mm US 15 – 10.0 mm US 19 – 15.0 mm Size XS/S Used

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 205 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Reminder: All links to Ravelry are labeled as such.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Easter Garland Yarn: mostly Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Patterns Used: Spring Garland by SheMakesCrochet- website link. (for bunnies and carrots) Easter Egg Pattern from Mamachee Crochet Patterns- website link. Hooks: Various sizes based on yarn weight. Jen’s Ravelry Projec

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 204 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fifties Stripes Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patrons Kroy Stripes in the Fifities Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cozy Classic Raglan (finished for 2nd time) Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK in color 547 Sunny Ravelry Project Page Size Medium- finished circumference- 40 inches. Original length from underarm to bottom hem was 14.5 inches. Ripped back to 9 inches from underarm to hem. Check out my Happy Dance Video wearing this newly finished sweater here. Juju Fruit Headband (#2) Yarn: Krae

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 203 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos visit my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/203  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you for the recent rates & reviews in Apple Podcasts. I’d love to get the number of ratings up to 300! Want to help? Check out the article for step-by-step instructions. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crochet Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs: Ravelry Link & Blogpost Link Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle (Grey), Lion Brand Wool Ease Solids in Dark Rose Heather & Blush Heather Ravelry Project Page Heidi the Horse Pattern: Heidi the Horse by Jess Huff (free crochet pattern). Direct link to pattern website. Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 202 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos check out my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mom’s Rhinebeck Birthday Headband Yarn: Mom bought a sweater quantity at Rhinebeck 2019 from Battenkill Fiber Mill in NY. Had more than 1 full skein of the 9 she purchased leftover. Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: None Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Jeff’s Ice Time Hat Pattern: Ice Time Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Ravelry Project Page Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (charcoal) & Leading Men Fiber Arts Dramaturg in the Sandcastle Colorway (tan). Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) &a

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 201 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/201  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gnome for Kris Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in several shades of pinks and gray Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: none, I created this as I went. Let me know if you like it and I may write up the pattern. Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C: 2.75 mm Yarn:  Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal). Ravelry Project Page I finished the lion (left photo) and wasn’t completely happy so I moved the right eye and added more mane yarn to frame the face a

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 200 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/200  This week’s segments included: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C: 2.75 mm Yarn:  Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal). Ravelry Project Page Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres in the Christmas with the Gilmores Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page  Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels) Needles: US 1.5 (2

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 199 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/199  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Baby Yoda Amigurumi Pattern: Baby Yoda Amigurumi (free crochet pattern) by LarissaMaced – @beefriendscrochet Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern (green) and Soft Taupe (Beige) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Ahsoka Tano Pattern: Ahsoka Tano- Star Wars Mini Amigurumi by Lucy Collin ($4.25 US at time) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Hook: C (2.75) Ravelry Project Page Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison. ($6.50 US Knitting Pattern) Needles: US 19 (15 mm for body). US 15 (10 mm)

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 198 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full Show Notes with Photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/198     This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop & Knit Style Yarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Black Chemo Cap Pattern: none Yarn: Bernat Velvet in Blackbird colorway Hooks: F (3.75 mm) for brim and G (4.5 mm) for body Ravelry Project Page Link Rainbow Ripple Bralette Pattern: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 US knitting pattern). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. Needles: US 2 ( 2.75 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Spunky Eclectic yarn purchased at MA sheep & wool (I think)  Size Small Nordic Christmas Gnome Pattern: Nordic Christmas Gnome (free crochet pattern) by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild. Link d