Thanks for tuning in for Episode 23 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.
This Week’s Segments Included:
Quick Update
Off the Needles
Brainstorming
Events
Crafty Adventures
From the Armchair
Life in Focus
Quote of the Week
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Thank you all for your kind messages. My wrist surgery on 1/7 went well. I'll know more after my folllow-up appointment with my doctor soon, but I'm officially on the mend.
Off the Needles
Diagonal Eyelet Mitts
Sheep Shop Yarn
US 6 Needles
Brainstorming
I'd like to create my own headband to use up last of Sheep Shop yarn using an i-cord cast on and i-cord edging and the diagonal eyelet pattern from the mitts.
Color work mitts - I have my eye on these Newfie Mittens
Lace jewelry frame
My next sweater??--- Oolong Cardigan by Laura Chau
Ripples shawl
Events- Out of This World KAL
Join us in the Out of this World Knit-a-Long with Sara & Lydia from Oh Loops!
4 month, 4 object knit a long
The challenge for each month will be posted in the last week of the previous month (January's is already posted here). Then you have the entire month to complete the 1 Object. You can post your FOs in both our group and in the OH Loops group to give you two chances to win!
Each month you will be asked to challenge yourself with new techniques, new colors and new patterns (all chosen at your discretion). There will be some guidance (example- in January you need to knit something for your hands) but otherwise you choose the specific pattern/yarn. You will only be required to purchase something new for the fourth and final project.
There are also Extra Credit Assignments which will only be posted in the Oh Loops Group. THey will be posted every other Friday. There will be smaller prizes up for grabs for doing the extra credit.
You must complete all 4 challenges to be entered to win
Prizes include
A skein of yarn from Oh! Loops Etsy Shop
Oh! Loops gift card
A coordinating project bag and notions bag from the amazing Silver Pumpkin Etsy shop (Don't forget-if you post your FO in both groups each month you have twice the chance to win)
Its not too late to enter- my mitts only took a couple hours!!
Come check out our January Chat Thread here.
January FOs should be posted here.
Crafty Adventures
I finally photographed my yarn stash!
I uploaded pics for a Shutterfly calendar and 2012 photo book
From the Armchair
-I finally started watching Downton Abbey, Homeland and The Mindy Project. Thoroughly enjoying them all.
-I also downloaded and started using these new apps
Wooly app
Afterglow app (heard about this from Elisa Blaha's Blog- check her out here)
Life in Focus
Challenge for the next 2 weeks-- take a self portrait
Don't forget to continue to think outside the box- take just your face, part of your face, another body part, maybe a silhouette. Get creative and post your photos here.
Quote of the Week
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Stephen Hawking
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Episode 22- Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
Thanks for tuning into Episode 22!
On the Needles
A Bit of Winter Glitz Scarf
Strib Hat for Dan
Off the Needles
Basic Cuff Up Mitten pattern by Patti Pierce Stone
Mom’s Christmas Gifts:
Knit tulle scrubbie
Brainstorming
Goals and plans for 2013
From the Armchair
This week I reviewed Beyond Knit and Purl by Kate Atherly.
Life in Focus
This year I enjoyed taking photos at Christmas even more thanks to my handy flash- Canon Speedlite 430
Photo Challenge #1
The first challenge is something I think is in line with the New Year- which is to see things from a fresh perspective. Instead of shooting something from straight on- get up high or down low or from right or left. Find a new angle. You can shoot whatever subject you like- just look at it differently.
Select your best photo (or a couple photos) and post to this thread in our Ravelry Group.
Photo Challenge #1- Find a New Angle
Link to Instructions for Uploading Photos into a Forum Thread on Ravelry
On a Happy Note
My handmade gifts were very well received! And I too was lucky to receive both some handmade gifts and some gifts to use in my own crafting. Check out some photos below.
Gifts (from top left to bottom right):
Dishcloths I made, Table Runner I received, Snowman with Knit belly, pillows for my bed, knit scrubbie made out of tulle, 2 monsters, Twist-a-Lite (as modeled by Teddy Ruxpin (a staple in my Christmas decorating)
Events
I announced the prizes for our Holiday KAL- tune in to see if you won! And if so, please contact me!
NEW EVENT :)
I am excited to announce Out of this World Knit-a-Long with Sara & Lydia from Oh Loops!
4 month, 4 object knit a long
The challenge for each month will be posted in the last week of the previous month (January's is already posted here). Then you have the entire month to complete the 1 Object. You can post your FOs in both our group and in the OH Loops group to give you two chances to win!
Each month you will be asked to challenge yourself with new techniques, new colors and new patterns (all chosen at your discretion). There will be some guidance (example- in January you need to knit something for your hands) but otherwise you choose the specific pattern/yarn. You will only be required to purchase something new for the fourth and final project.
There are also Extra Credit Assignments which will only be posted in the Oh Loops Group. THey will be posted every other Friday. There will be smaller prizes up for grabs for doing the extra credit.
You must complete all 4 challenges to be entered to win
Prizes include
A skein of yarn from Oh! Loops Etsy Shop
Oh! Loops gift card
A coordinating project bag and notions bag from the amazing Silver Pumpkin Etsy shop (Don't forget-if you post your FO in both groups each month you have twice the chance to win)
January Chat Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Group
January FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Group
Quote of the Week
Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go. - Margaret Walker
Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!
Thanks for tuning into Episode 22!
On the Needles
A Bit of Winter Glitz Scarf
Strib Hat for Dan
Off the Needles
Basic Cuff Up Mitten pattern by Patti Pierce Stone
Mom’s Christmas Gifts:
- XOXO Headband- free pattern by Amy O’Neill Hock
- Modified the Vancouver Fog mitt pattern to include the XOXO cable pattern. Here's a link to my project page: XOXO Fingerless Mitts
Knit tulle scrubbie
Crafty Adventures
Sachets with Balsam Fir
Last 2 monsters to be gifted to the nieces and nephews for Christmas
I made a project bag for me using this Drawstring Bag Tutorial
Brainstorming
Goals and plans for 2013
-Knit a sweater for me
-Knitting socks for Dan
-Knit more than 6 items for me
-Try my hand at colorwork
-Continue to look for new techniques when selecting projects (ideally while knitting down my stash)
From the Armchair
This week I reviewed Beyond Knit and Purl by Kate Atherly.
Thank you to Cooperative Press for providing the review copy.
I highly recommend this book (and/or eBook) for those who are beginners or intermediate knitters looking to learn new techniques.
Life in Focus
This year I enjoyed taking photos at Christmas even more thanks to my handy flash- Canon Speedlite 430
Photo Challenge #1
Select your best photo (or a couple photos) and post to this thread in our Ravelry Group.
Photo Challenge #1- Find a New Angle
Link to Instructions for Uploading Photos into a Forum Thread on Ravelry
On a Happy Note
My handmade gifts were very well received! And I too was lucky to receive both some handmade gifts and some gifts to use in my own crafting. Check out some photos below.
Top Right: Bear from Dan with my new thread rack
Top Left: Singer Sewing book, quilting instructions guide, dish cloth pattern book
Bottom Left: Handsewn table runner with new dishware from my Mom
Bottom Right: Handmade pillows from my best friend (the big one has a big pocket on the front) Love it!
Gifts (from top left to bottom right):
Dishcloths I made, Table Runner I received, Snowman with Knit belly, pillows for my bed, knit scrubbie made out of tulle, 2 monsters, Twist-a-Lite (as modeled by Teddy Ruxpin (a staple in my Christmas decorating)
Events
I announced the prizes for our Holiday KAL- tune in to see if you won! And if so, please contact me!
NEW EVENT :)
I am excited to announce Out of this World Knit-a-Long with Sara & Lydia from Oh Loops!
4 month, 4 object knit a long
The challenge for each month will be posted in the last week of the previous month (January's is already posted here). Then you have the entire month to complete the 1 Object. You can post your FOs in both our group and in the OH Loops group to give you two chances to win!
Each month you will be asked to challenge yourself with new techniques, new colors and new patterns (all chosen at your discretion). There will be some guidance (example- in January you need to knit something for your hands) but otherwise you choose the specific pattern/yarn. You will only be required to purchase something new for the fourth and final project.
There are also Extra Credit Assignments which will only be posted in the Oh Loops Group. THey will be posted every other Friday. There will be smaller prizes up for grabs for doing the extra credit.
You must complete all 4 challenges to be entered to win
Prizes include
A skein of yarn from Oh! Loops Etsy Shop
Oh! Loops gift card
A coordinating project bag and notions bag from the amazing Silver Pumpkin Etsy shop (Don't forget-if you post your FO in both groups each month you have twice the chance to win)
January Chat Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Group
January FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Group
Quote of the Week
Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go. - Margaret Walker
Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!
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