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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes 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
Crafty Adventures
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, winemakersister and Buxom Cat Knits
Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Bobble Pumpkin
Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website)
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in the Ecru Colorway
My Ravelry Project Page
Bedside Pocket
Pattern: None
Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co
Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
Ravelry Project Page
I started this project on 9/4.
75 sts across. Single crochet.
First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic
Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co
Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co
I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy.
Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube.
This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.
Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well.
Space Daddy Socks
Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
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 colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple.
I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1.
Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff.
Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.
Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater
Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body
Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023
My Ravelry Project Page
Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves.
Drawn Together Cowl
Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip)
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on
Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round)
Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.
Progress- I've added another inch sinc