Description
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 270 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
KAL News
Events
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Calendula Christmas Quilt
Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US.
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am extending what is written as a square into a rectangle.
64 squares now. about 24 totally seamed
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 Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
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- first 3 sets of squares seamed & border added. December squares- all 9 done. not seamed.
Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets
Pattern: Using this photo tutorial & this video tutorial.
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
We are making 4 round hexagons.
As Riley finishes one, she texts me and I work up my corresponding mini. We've done 14 so far. I'm making collages in Canva for each.
Same as It Ever Was Hat
Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik colorway
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Knit Wit Sesigns is a Pigskin Snack Shack Sponsor.
Progress: around 75% done.
I think this pattern is a great use for Felici which I've found doesn't hold up as well to hard wearing things like socks.
Nimbus Vest
Pattern: Nimbus by Berrocco Design Team (free knitting pattern on the Berrocco website)
Yarn: Worsted Weight 100% Wool (from Rhinebeck 2022) held double
Needles: US 10 (6.0mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: I'm currently working on the back and am almost done with the 13 inches I need before I decrease for the armholes.
Declan's 2nd Socks
Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Greener Pastures Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Ravelry Project Page
Green, black, gray, cream, mustard stripes + gray/green/white self patterning stripe.
Progress- the first sock probably about ready for the toe. Second sock- cuff is done, about 3 inches into the leg.
I also did some darning on his first pair of handknit socks.
Brainstorming
Bought yarn for 3 blanket projects huge sale at Joann
Conor & Carly Baby using this crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Colleen & Patrick Baby Blanket using this crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Jenny & Manny Baby Blanket using the Modified Sedge Stitch Baby Blanket- a $2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry.
From the Armchair
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
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KAL News
Pigskin Party '23
#DCSPigskinParty23
Official Rules
Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the