Down Cellar Studio Podcast: July 2013

Thanks for tuning into Episode 31!

And thanks to Mom for joining me this week!

Off the Needles

Planche Vest by Meghan Jones

Learned the 3 Needle Bind Off (its WAY easier than it sounds)

Working on the last of this top down in the Down Cellar Studio

(to beat the heat)

Its Done!

Caribbean Blue Socks

After-Thought Heel Sock Pattern by Laura Linneman

Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-Ply

--Mom thinks afterthought heel socks look more like puppets than socks

On the Needles

Socks by Theresa Gaffey from Wear With All Book

Started socks with Opal Sock yarn, but they're too narrow, so I'm turning them into fingerless mitts.

Sugar Bunny by Raynor Gellatly

Using leftover Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn & US 6 needles

Apparently it has a few more parts than I realized. But not as many as Mom alludes to.

Brainstorming

Mom is looking for a way to sell craft items from her former craft & gift store online. Do you have any insight you can share about how best to do this without a huge investment of time, even with items that may only be available once?
Please message Mom on Ravelry as BostonJensMom or email us at downcellarstudio@gmail.com

Mom has a blog drafted which can be found here.

From the Armchair

Tapgurlonthego Podcast & blog

Carmen is GREAT! Give her a listen!

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Review of: 60 Quick Baby Blankets

We highly recommend this book. 60 great blankets- a good variety for all skill level of knitters and all kinds of babies. Plus one really cute sheep

We were also fortunate to receive a shawl gem to review from Tix Trinkets. These little gems are a great way to keep your shawl on your shoulders or pinned together... or just to add some glitz. Terri (Mom to Katie from the Knitting on the Fly Podcast) has a great selection of colors and styles. She also offers a product called Better Than a Button which is a shorter version that will easily and stylishly close up your open front cardigan. Thank you Katie and Terri for this beautiful piece of functional jewelry! I recommend that you go check these out right away!

Events

Sweater KAL -- chatting has begun! Come join us here.

Rules:

Cast on July 15 or later.

Finish and post FO in thread by the end of the day on 10/15

Adult sized sweater of your choosing- cardigan, pullover, whatever you like

On a Happy Note

We have family coming to visit to help us continue enjoying a very fun, relaxing summer. We've played cards, swam in the pool, played with the kids. We're having a ball.