Down Cellar Studio Podcast: Episode 40- Happy New Year

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 40. This Week’s Segments Included:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

Brainstorming

Events

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Knitting in Passing

Quote of the Week

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Off the Needles

Triangular Shawl for Mom of my own design.

Vivid blanket square for Suzanne's blanket

Here's shot of the whole blanket (well- there were still more squares being mailed in so it will be even bigger!). Knitters are awesome!

Heirloom Chevron Throw by Jocelyn Tunney

Strib Hat for Dan

Basic Baby Beanie pattern by Hayley Andrews

On the Needles

Heartbreak Shawl by Lisa Mutch

Baby mitts

Brainstorming: 2013 Recap & 2014 Goals

In 2013 I completed 31 projects. Here's the link to my 2013 projects

2 Shrugs
6 hats
3 mitts/mittens
5 shawls
1 scarf
1 cowl
1 cardigan
1 tank top
1 beer koozie

1 blanket square
Blanket
9 pairs of socks

2014 Goals

I’m not going to list specific knitting goals for this year, but my intention is two fold- to be mindful and to continue to challenge myself.

Do you have goals and plans for 2014?

Events

Vogue Knitting Live is coming up soon!

Ravellenic Winter Games 2014

Friday, February 7 - Sunday, February 23

I'll be participating with Team Sasquatch

Come join us!

I'm teaching my GoodReader for Knitting & Crochet class at Stitch House in

Sunday Feb 2 from 3-5p AND March 23 9a-11a

On Sunday, March 23rd, they are also hosting an "Urban Knitting Retreat" and a day of fun at the Stitch House.

9-11am Optional Morning Session iPad GoodReader App for Knitting & Crochet with Jen Lassonde $20
12-5pm Knit to Flatter Workshop with Amy Herzog $100
5-7pm Reception and Shopping Extravaganza

Limited to 25 registrants. Please call 617-265-8013 for more details and to reserve your seat NOW!

Life in Focus

I opened thread in the Ravelry group for members to share seasonal/holiday photos. Let's see what happened in your neck of the woods in the past month or so.

On a Happy Note

Gifts received:

Wide mouth major jar with Cuppow top and hand-sewn covers from my friend!

Lolo bars from Bar Maids

Mom and Dad got me a Heavy Duty Wooden Ball Winder from Nancy's Knit Knacks

Jewelry/trinket box with a drawing from our nephew

Tile coasters with a holly design on them. made locally.

Celebrations & festivities

Mom enjoying our new favorite holiday drink- apple cider, caramel apple vodka, rim of brown sugar and cinnamon with caramel. Delicious!

We took a family ski trip to Loon Mountain

My brother, Jeff, and me.

Went out and celebrated the New Year together!

Knitting in Passing

Knitting with my niece at Christmas! She’s 5. Totally took to it. Its all she wanted to do. When she wasn’t knitting she was taking pictures of her knitting (little knitting selfies!) TOO CUTE!