Thursday, May 23, 2013

Episode 28- Mistakes Happen


Thanks for tuning in to Episode 28


This Week’s Segments Included:

On the Needles
In My Travels
From the Armchair
Events
Brainstorming
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week


On the Needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm

Based off the basic shape of the Light and Up Shawl by Caroline Weins
Still deciding what to do with it. Something lacy and interesting but still simple.


Decide to use After-Thought Heel Sock Pattern by Laura Linneman


Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm and US 8 - 5.0 mm
First saw this at The Stitch House when I taught the GoodReader Class


Learned a new technique for joining yarn. First heard about the Double Knot on the Knitting Pipeline Podcast.  Here's a link to Jane Richmond’s YouTube Video on how to join yarn using a double knot. I was a little worried about doing this with a slippery cotton yarn, but I pulled as hard as I could and its not budging.


In My Travels


I had a great time at NH Sheep and Wool with my friends Lisa and Ryan.

My favorite purchases of the day were 2 skeins of yarn from Dirty Water Dyeworks in their Lillian base (and some kettle corn!)




From the Armchair


I used Madeline Tosh Vintage (I believe it was the Ink Colorway) for Dan’s Dark & Stormy Hat- which I finished in November 2011. Granted he wears this hat A LOT and machine washes it, but I would have expected this yarn to hold up better. Its only pilled a little bit but mostly its faded and dingy looking...


I don’t have a ton of experience with Mad Tosh yarn and I bet some of you do, so please feel leave me your thoughts and feedback in the Episode thread on the Ravelry group. Thanks!





Some new podcasts I'm watching and listening that I think you should check out.









Events

MA Sheep & Wool is this weekend- May 25 & 26

Maine Fiber Frolic will be held June 1 and 2 from 9a-4p
At the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor ME
I'm not sure yet if I'm going, but would be interested to see/meet Lori from the Happycrafter207 podcast & Hopewood Crafts, and Heather from Highland Handmades and the Fiberista Files podcast.


Nov 7-10th in Hartford CT
Registration is now open.
I’m thinking of going on Saturday and maybe taking a class. More details once I decide for sure.


Sock KAL
Rules: Cast on June 1st or later. Finish and post your FO photos to the KAL thread by June 30th. It must be an adult sock with at least a 2 inch cuff. Any weight of yarn. Any pattern. You must be a member of the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry group to enter.
The June Sock Chat Thread  already very active! Come chat with us
What some of the group members are thinking of casting on:
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman
Mock Cable Socks by Wendy D Johnson
Scylla Socks by Fiona Lucas
Short Sheep Socks by Audrey Bochantin

Brainstorming


2 color shawls I'm debating for my mustard and gray yarn. Any thoughts?

Heartbreak shawl by Lisa Mutch

Asunder by Lisa Mutch

Bolt by Veera Valimaki

Play by Veera Valimaki


On a Happy Note

New curtains. Have I mentioned I love Target? For $100 changed the feel of our livingroom/kitchen/diningroom which are all open to each other. Simple things can make a big difference.


Quote of the Week
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein

Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Episode 27- Knitting Machine


Thanks for tuning in to Episode 27!


This Week’s Segments Included:
On the Needles
Off the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In My Travels
Events
On a Happy Note
Knitting in Passing
Quote of the Week
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On the Needles
Caribbean Blue Socks- specific pattern TBD (or not)


Off the Needles

Light and Up Shawl by Caroline Weins

No pattern. My own design.



Brainstorming
-A blanket for my niece. Debating these patterns (or others!) for Cascade 220 Superwash in Mystic Purple

Pattern ideas- from 60 Quick Baby Blankets


From the Armchair
Summary- A great eBook with patterns for babies, toddlers, children and their parents. Favorite patterns: Gramps cardigan & Lumberjack socks. I think for about $13 US there's a lot of great patterns in a wonderful range of sizes for your money. Definitely give this a look!

In My Travels
-Had a great time giving a talk on Knitting and Technology at the Plimoth Plantation Knitter’s Guild Meeting on Wednesday April 24th
-I taught a class on how to use the GoodReader App to manage and makes notes on your knitting patterns at the Stitch House on Sunday May 5th


Events

-I'll be going to NH Sheep & Wool this Saturday (May 11th. Fair also runs on Sunday 5/12)! If you see me, please say hi and make sure to ask for a Podcast Button

-Other local events coming up soon:
Rhode Island Sheep & Wool on May 18th 9a-5p
MA Sheep & Wool on May 25 & 26
Stitches East will be held Nov 7-10th in Hartford CT
May 14th Preview for Classes online/ May 20th- early registration opens


Thanks again to everyone who participated in the Out of this World KAL which we co-hosted with the OhLoops group! Congrats again to our 3 winners and to our sponsors- Oh Loops & The Silver Pumpkin Etsy Shops

Shout out to some really inspiring projects:
Anjanette’s Hitchhiker using OhLoops yarn in the Starry Night Colorway
Lisa’s April Scarf using OhLoops Platinum Sock in the Gertrude McFuzz colorway

Announcing our June Sock KAL
Rules

  • Cast on June 1st or later. Finish and post your FO photos to the KAL thread by June 30th.
  • Must be an adult sock with at least a 2 inch cuff.
  • Any weight of yarn. Any pattern.
  • One entry per person
On a Happy Note
Coconut oil is great for shaving (instead of soap or shaving cream) and mixed with an equal amount of baking soda for deodorant.


Knitting in Passing
Dan and I had our niece and nephew for the weekend.  

After a fun-filled exciting morning out they were more excited to get back to our house. Why? So they could do 3 things.
Clean the toilet with baking soda and vinegar (volcano!!). Ride in the big yellow truck (aka the backhoe). Use the knitting machine (aka wind yarn with my swift). Too cute!



Quote of the Week
If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.

Lucille Ball


p.s. Sorry for a bit of background noise in a couple of the segments. I was playing around with recording in the car. Apparently I still need to tweak that!

Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!

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Ravelry Group: search Down Cellar Studio Podcast
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