Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 196 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, Knit Style Yarns, Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins A Good Sized Owl Pattern: Owl with Hatching Owlet by Laura Sutcliffe ($2.75 US crochet pattern) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: leftover acrylic & wool worsted/dk weight yarn Safety eyes from 6060 on Etsy Ravelry Project Page See it in 3D in my Week 44 Video on YouTube.  Baymax Pattern: Baymax Disney Amigurumi by Catherine Johansson (free crochet pattern) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash Notions: 6 mm safety eyes from 6060 on Etsy+ polyfil Ravelry Project Page Link Cuddle Bunny Mini Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini & Pillow by Emmy Faranda ($3 US crochet pattern). Hook: D

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 195 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Imagined Landscapes, Invictus Yarns, JDStudios480 Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cake Party Socks- Take 2 Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway & Patons Kroy (cuffs, heels, toes) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams. Link to my Ravelry Project Page.  Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway Nanaimo Cardigan (Ravelry Project Page) Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan (website link) by Tara-Lynn Morrison US 15 (10.0 mm) US 19 (15.0 mm) Y

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 194 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 Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Cookie and Bees, Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Fibernymph Dye Works & AdoreKnit Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bella Cosa Shawl Pattern: Bella Cosa Shawl (free crochet pattern on Ravelry) by Stitch with Passion Crochet Hook: J 6.0 mm Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh DK. No colorway listed.    Autumn Garland Acorns: Ravelry Link, Website Pumpkins: Ravelry Link, Website  The September Leaf: Ravelry Link  Oak Leaf: Ravelry Link, Website  Materials: Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm) Gnoel Gnome Pattern: Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sarah Shira, Imagined Landscapes (Pigskin Pro Shop Sponsor). Ravelry Project Page Link. Needles: US

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 193 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and 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 Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Cookie & Bees, agirlandherwool & Sunsoaked Yarns. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Eme’s Halloween Garland  Acorns: Ravelry Link, Website  Pumpkins: Ravelry Link, Website Owl: Ravelry Link, Website  Oak Leaf: Ravelry Link, Website Teenie Tiny Pumpkin: Ravelry Link, Website Baby Ghost: Ravelry Link  Itty Bitty Bat Amigurumi: Ravelry Link, Website  Fall Oak Leaves: Ravelry Link, Website  Amigurumi Candy Corn: Ravelry Link, YouTube Tutorial Spooky Spider Bro: Ravelry Link, Website Materials: Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bella Cosa Shawl

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 192 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes & photos on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/192  Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop & YumiYarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun (Ravelry Link) Pattern: Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sarah Schira $7 Canadian knitting pattern Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Body: Gale’s Art Super Star DK (mustard), Hat: Madeline Tosh Tosh Vintage (in a one of a kind blue/green). Beard/skin: Cascade Eco Alpaca, Natural Flat Crocheted Pumpkin: Ravelry Project Page Pattern: Special Holiday Issue of Workbasket Magazine Oct/Nov 1993 Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Scraps DK   Pumpkin  Pattern: Pumpkin Garland by Eva Polaripop (free crochet pattern). Ravelry Link, Website Link. Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Leftover DK weight scraps On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning Shetland 4 oz Ravelry Project Page Singles are done. Need to wind off and ply. 3 ply.  Freewheeler Sweater Pattern:

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 191 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos please check out my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbin Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus 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 Cedar River Blanket (Ravelry Link) Pattern Cedar River Blanket by Kat Goldin (free crochet pattern) Non-Ravelry Link Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in White, Light Gray, Yellow, Dark Charcoal & Black Hook: I (5.5 mm) Simple border- light gray, yellow, black.  16 squares total- 780g. 1602 yards/1464 meters Hibernate Blanket (Ravelry Link) Pattern: Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio (free crochet pattern), Non-Ravelry Link Hook: L (8.0 mm) Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Camo Colorway held double with Bernat Softee Chunky Stash Dash: 1658 meters. Sweet Tea Triangle Shawl (Ravelry Link) Yar

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 190 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes with photos 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 Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: APL Crafts & Knit Wit Yarn Shop Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket (Ravelry Link) Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Finished blanket 466g. 2 skeins of Lion Brand Sock Ease. Rest was scraps.  1,777 meters for Stash Dash Summer Camp Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Summer Camp Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 66g total= 262 meters for Stash Dash Lucy the (Almost) No Sew Llama (Ravelry Link) Pattern: Lucy the (Almost) No Sew Llama by Crystal Mihaylo Pickrel ($6 crochet patt

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 189 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 Brainstorming 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 Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Holly Press Fibers  Many links below are links to Ravelry, but where other links were available I have noted that specifically.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Teddy’s Christmas Stocking Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine (Non Ravelry Link) Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Red, White and Everglade Heather Hook: F (3.75 mm) A very special thank you to listener- Annette- Readorknit on Ravelry who sent me her copy of Family Circle 1977 that contains this pattern! Stash Dash total: 460 meters Altered Denim Skirt Yarn: One Twisted

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 188 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/188 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 Note- most links below link to Ravelry pages. If Ravelry is not accessible to you right now, please email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I’m happy to find you another accessible link or share more information Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Quarantine Socks Yarn: Berroco Sox in Colorway 1415 Portsoy (self striping grays and blues) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 10.5 inch leg and foot. Just a little more than 3/4 of the skein.  305 meters Blue Raspberry Matchy Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks in the Blue Raspberry Colorway  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 25

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 187 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Yumi Yarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins C2C Blanket Pattern: Corner to Corner Start tutorial by Lauri Bolland Hook: I (5.25mm) Yarn: Vanna’s Choice 3 skeins each of (pink) and (light gray) Border- I used the first round from this tutorial.  858 meters Red Thumper Hat Pattern: Thumper Hat by Jennifer Lassonde ($5 knitting pattern) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca 128 meters Pan the Alien Pattern: Allen the Alien Amigurumi by Abby Sy (free crochet pattern) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Worsted Weight Superwash Wool, blue white and green. 44 meters Demic the Round Plus Alien Pattern: Round Plush Alien by Janet Carrillo (free crochet pattern) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Worsted Weight Superwa

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 186 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: agirlandherwool & Fibernymph Dye Works I started the show with a bit of my perspective on and support for Black Lives Matter. Tune in to hear the details. I also shared a quote from Gretchen Rubin from Episode 267 of the Happier Podcast. “The things of ordinary life can seem trivial especially at times like this but big things coexist with little things— and by taking care of little things– and our own lives —we strengthen ourselves to take action on big things. And to turn outward— and to think about other people and the right action we can take in the world.” Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mixed BFL Mixed BFL: Call Me Row-Bear from 2GuysYarn Wheel: Kromski Minstrel  2 ply ya

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 185 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. 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 Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Adoreknit Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shy Little Unicorn  Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by Ana Paula Rimoli Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (white), Knit Picks Brava Worsted (various solids) + acrylic stash yarn scraps Happiest Blanket Ever Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for Main Color. Worsted Acrylic partial skeins for accent colors. Hook: K (6.5 mm) Cast on for Baby Size. Chain 154. 1082 meters Pint Sized Blue Ball Band Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Ip in the Navy & Sky colorways Hooks: F (3

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 184 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website www.downcellarstudio.com/184 This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gray Bobble Hexagon Trivet Pattern: Bobble Hexagon Trivet by Amy Minard ($4.50 US crochet pattern) Yarn: Lily Sugar n’ Cream in the Greige Colorway Hook:  H (5.0mm) Moonrise Necklace Pattern: Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding & Ellen Sandin (knit) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Vineyard Silk Classic – lace weight silk yarn came with kit.  Bought kit at Stitches West 2016. Emily (knittingbutterfly), Joanna Johnson and I went out to San Jose and were very kindly hosted by our friends the Knitmores- Jasmin and Gigi of the Knitmore Girls podcast. Thursday afternoon before the event actually opened that we had lunch with Sivia. Whe

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 183 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes – with special guest Mary Kino Knits Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Little Brother’s Romper  Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnit (knitting pattern. ~$4.50 US at time of purchase) Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 mystic purple & mystery skein of fingering.  Mom found buttons for me & dropped them off but they are still in quarantine.  Quarantined Unicorn Pattern: Tiny Unicorn Amigurumi by Ahooka Migurumi (free crochet pattern) Hook: E (3.5 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (White) & scraps of acrylic Put it in an empty trail mix jar that we took the label off- and put a note saying she was in quarantine. Don’t open for a few more days.  Rainbow Birthday Cake Pattern: Ra

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 182 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/182    This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures 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: Prairie Bag Works Off the Needles Crochet Heart Garland  Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0 mm Yarn: worsted weight acrylic scraps Made garland for Eme’s birthday parade. Mod Podge Stiffy to stiffen them up.  Purple Marled Romper Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnits Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 held together with fingering weight yarn On the Needles Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn:  2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 181 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles 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 to this episode’s sponsors: Yumi Yarns, The Yarn Sellar & Bee Kind Yarn Off the Needles Little Brother’s Romper  Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnit (knitting pattern. ~$4.50 US at time of purchase) Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Sweitzer’s Fiber Mill mystery yarn (2018 Rhinebeck Bargain bin) On the Needles Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn:  2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of pos

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 179 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Knitting in Passing Crafty Adventures KAL News Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Infinite Twist, KnitCompanion, Knitters Brewing Company Off the Needles Mom’s Frozen Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Suburban Stitcher DK Needles: US 5 & 7 Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag Pattern: Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag by Laura Sutcliffe (2 GBP crochet pattern) $2.70 US  Hook: 2.75 mm (C) Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (used fingering weight yarn for the baby rabbit) Front Loop Newborn Hat Pattern: Front Loop Newborn Hat by Cream of the Crop Crochet (free) Yarn: leftover fingering weight in a light blue Hook: D (3.25 mm) Growler Cozy Pattern: Improvise

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 178 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: 2 Guys Yarn Company Off the Needles Creepy Graffiti Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Asylum Fibers in the Creepy Graffiti colorway On the Needles Mom’s Frozen Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Suburban Stitcher DK Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & 7 (4.0mm) Pinwheel Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Pinwheel Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Cryptonite Shawl Pattern: My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg ($6.31 US) Yarn: Barnyard Knits Merino Nylon Fingering in the Pickly Pear Colorway (gray with multicolors).  Fuse Fiber Studio Meri

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 177 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website. Click here.  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Holly Press Fibers Off the Needles Velvet Bear for Ella  Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Mulled Rose & Violet colorways Hook: H Velvet Bear for Carina Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Burgundy Mulled Rose & Violet colorways Hook: H The Parker Baby Booties Pattern: The Parker Baby Booties by Ashleigh Kiser (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Crofter DK Baby Fair Isle Effect Hook: D (3.25 mm) Cadet Colors Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Cadet Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Milli