Description
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with 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
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Twin Mountain Handcrafts, AdoreKnit & Suburban Stitcher
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Benjamin's Christmas Stocking
Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I’ve also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears!
web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Strathcona Sweater
Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website)
Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway
Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body)
I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust)
Ravelry Project Page
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Liz's Socks
Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
Progress- 6 inches on the first leg & a couple rows of the heel. I purposely
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.
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
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
Brainstorming
During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book.
Ravelry pattern page
Garter Stitch Cardigans
Cruiser by Kristen Finlay ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry
Kallias by Isabell Kraemer is another contender.
Worsted weight cardigan, no button bands, positive ease. ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry.
Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)
I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY
Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired!
Special Edition Autumn Coastline Hexie Blanket by Mallory Krall. Crochet pattern: $4.50 US available on Ravelry & for free on the NautiKrall website.
From the Armchair
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
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