Description
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 254 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
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
Some Years Later
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Thanks to Riley, our special guest co-host this week!
Off the Needles
Winter Mint Socks
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Winter Mint Colorway (Yarnable December 2022)
You can see more of the December 2022 Winter Mint themed packaged in my Vlogmas 2022: Day 2 video
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
About the colorway: mint green with specks of gray and blue
Riley recently finished a knitted tote from the Rheinpack Tote pattern available on Ravelry.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket
Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
Hook: F (3.75 mm)
Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
Ravelry Project Page
I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
4 rounds per hexagon.
3.75 inches each. Likely need over 300
Twin sized blanket is 60x80 inches. 17x22 hexis- 374.
Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video. The trick is to know how to pull both loops to tighten the loop.
Bought 2 grab bags of minis from Legacy Fiber Artz and some yarn from Knit Picks with a gift card I got for my birthday. Minis from CT Sheep & Wool and Maryland S&W
Thanks Nicole (ndoyle) for the care package for Riley that included a Crumbl cookie cutter and minis for Riley to make more hexis out of. You can check out our Crumbl taste test in this video.
Purple Spring Spin
Fiber: Fluffypuf #130 Hand Dyed Roving Batt Purple/Pink. 1.4 ounces. 50% BFL, 40% merino, 10% Tussah Silk.
Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S
This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.
Ravelry Project Page
About the Fluffypuf braid: contains purple (various shades), yellow, orange, gray, blue, pink
I purchased 4 oz of 100% Rambouillet from Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks at CT Sheep & Wool. I split it in two. 2 oz already spun. I will plan to do a 3 ply
Shock Star Hat
Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Pattern: none
Ravelry Project Page
About the yarn: cream base with small bits of neons + black.
92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. Planning on a slouchy hat
Silver Spoon Socks
Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland.
Progress: Almost done with the first leg.
Scrappy Helical Socks
Yarn: various fingering scraps
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
I tried to weave in ends as I went and I wasn't loving the look of it. My friend Nicki suggested Cate's Clasp Weft Join after starting new yarn. I thought of it but talked myself out of it, thinking it wouldn't work well. It totally does! Let me know if you'd like to see a tutorial on it.
Progress: just finished heel on second sock
Ninja Turtle Socks
Patte