Thursday, May 8, 2014

Episode 44- Tan House Brook Shawl!


Thanks for tuning in to Episode 44

This Week’s Segments Included:

Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
Crafty Adventures
From the Armchair
Events
Close Knit Family
On a Happy Note

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Off the Needles

Mini Sock Yarn Bunny by Susan B Anderson $5 pattern

Yarn: Shasta Daisy Knits
Needles: US 1




Socks for Dan
Pattern: How I Make Worsted Weight Socks recipe from Susan B Anderson (free)
Yarn: Kenzie
Needles: US 3-3.25mm needles
40 sts around



On the Needles

Socks for me.
Vanilla socks with an after-thought heel. 
CO 60 stitches on US 1.5
Paton’s Kroy 55015 Bramble Stripes


Redcedar by Tincanknits from their Cascadia book which I reviewed awhile back.
Scarf pattern
US 10.5 needles
Lion Brand Baby’s First Yarn

[On the Hook]
by Family Circle

The original



Brainstorming

My niece just got an American Girl Doll for her 5th birthday. I'm thinking of doing a matching set for her and her doll. Have you done this? Any ideas for me?

Crafty Adventures
Project Life
  • I've been using a collage app on my iPhone to put 2 Instagram pics on a 4x6 print


Bullet Journaling


Mothers’ Day Projects


From the Armchair

I'm trying a new organizational system- putting my circular needles in a plain ziploc bag. Writing in Sharpie the needle size. Then when I pack up a project bag with the yarn and needles, I put the ball band in the now empty ziploc bag so that I don’t lose the ball band (in case I don’t enter the project/yarn info into Ravelry right away). Then when I finish the project I put the needles back in the baggie and I know what size they are and they don’t end up in a pile.

Events
Saturday May 10 (and Sunday)  Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, NH
planning to go Saturday with my niece Emelyn!

Emelyn is looking forward to knitting a bean bag out of the book I got her for Christmas - Kids Knitting: Project for Kids of All Ages by Melanie Falick

Shawl KAL WINNERS

Thank you for participating in the April Shawl KAL! The two winners were announced!

 Announcing the Tan House Brook Shawl.
For full details, see this post
Want to KAL with us? Come chat!



Prizes [more to come] 
Close Knit Family

I recorded some audio with my niece Riley in March to catch up with her about her knitting and to see if she has any advice for young knitters.



On a Happy Note

Thank you Knitmore Girls for purloining this segment!
Welcome to anyone who has found the show that way- and for the kind messages I’ve received from some new listeners! So glad to have you!

  • Found a sewing chest at an estate sale for only $30!


[[fits nicely in our living room!]]
  • We had 5 of our nieces and nephews for a sleepover! SO. MUCH. FUN!

    [[watching Frozen, what else?!]]


  • Gave Kris, my best friend, my Rocky Coast Cardigan. She loves it. I never wear it. Win win!


Contact Info:
Ravelry: BostonJen
Instagram: BostonJen1
email: downcellarstudio@gmail.com
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Announcing- The Tan House Brook Shawl

I am so pleased to announce the release of my first published knitting pattern

The Tan House Brook Shawl

[Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sock/ Fingering Weight. Rock Creek Park Colorway]

 This top-down, elongated triangular shawl is a great project for new and experienced knitters alike. The simple stockinette section at the beginning helps you learn the increase pattern. 

Then we add in some fun texture in short bursts which should keep you interested throughout the project!  The result is a very wearable shawl that has a bit of lace without being too fancy for everyday use. Wear it over your shoulders or bandana style to add some warmth and fun to your look!

The Details
Yarn: 400 yards of Fingering OR Worsted Weight
Needles: US 7 (fingering version) 
              US 9 (worsted weight version)
Available as Ravelry download for $5 US
Click here to go to the main pattern page

Other Features:
  • Link to a video on technique for casting on
  • Check boxes next to each line of direction for easy tracking of your progress
  • Stitch counts at the end of each section to use as a guide
To hear more about this pattern and plans for a Knit-a-Long please tune in to Episode 44 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast to air this week!

[Woolen Rabbit Pearl/ Fingering Weight. Straw Colorway]

[Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted/ Worsted Weight. Charles Centre Colorway]


What is the Tan House Brook?

The Tan House Brook is the brook that flows through our property. In the middle of the woods it lends a lot of texture and interest to landscape and the textured patterns on this shawl are reminiscent of that.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Episode 43- FO Frenzy

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 43!
This Week’s Segments Included:
Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
In My Travels
Events
Knitting in passing
On a Happy Note



I'm officially through my second year of Podcasting! Thank you for all of your support! You make this such a joy!
Off the Needles
Mini Sock Yarn Bunny by Susan B Anderson $5 pattern

Yarn: Shasta Daisy Knits
Needles: US 1
Base: Superwash Merino Nylon (80/20 blend) Fingering Weight Yarn in the Colorway: Goldenrod

Thank you to Shasta of Shasta Daisy Knits
I highly recommend you head on over and take a look at her shop!


 I also made a second Mini-Sock yarn bunny. My niece Emelyn who turned 10, promptly named him Tid Bit
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby (100% acrylic DK weight)
Needles: US size 3- 3.25 mm needles
Blue Bell Hill Scarf  by Jocelyn Tunney
Free pattern

Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash. 3 shades of gray, two shades of blue. Only purchased skein was navy. 
Needles: US 8
A new shawl design (in progress) for my best friend, Kris' birthday
Yarn: Cephalopod Skinny Bugga! in the Blue Damselfy Colorway
Needles: US 7


Tan House Brook Shawl Update:
-Still in Test Knitting [Round 2]
-Small revisions to make the pattern more symmetrical



Yarn: 3 colors of worsted weight yarn (about 55 yards total)- I used Leftovers Cascade 220 Superwash and Berocco Vintage
Needles: US 6- 4mm & US 7- 4.5 mm

In my opinion, this is a great first colorwork project.


From there I Improvised Baby Mitts to go with it. Full instructions in my Ravelry pattern notes.



On the Needles
Redcedar by Tincanknits from the Cascadia book.
Scarf pattern (which I am modifying to become a blanket)
Needles: US 10.5
Yarn: Lion Brand Baby’s First Yarn- bulky



Socks for Dan
Pattern: How I Make Worsted Weight Socks recipe from Susan B Anderson (free)
Yarn: Kenzie
Needles: US 3-3.25mm needles
Cast on 40 stitches! He says they're perfect. Fingers crossed!




Brainstorming
Family Christmas Stockings
All of my cousins have them (except the youngest babies). Need to give this crochet pattern a try! Wish me luck!

From Family Circle Magazine: November 15, 1977
From the Armchair
Here are some things I recommend:
Audio Podcasts
ACTually KNITting Podcast hosted by Michelle
Elise Gets Crafty hosted by Elise Blaha

Video Podcasts
I also found a great tutorial on Ysolda Teague’s blog about weaving in ends.
Mentions for chunky yarn- to split in half and weave in ends separately so it adds less bulk. Genius!



In My Travels
Mom, Dad and I travelled to visit family in St. Louis- March 14-17th
Riley and I knit together



(more on that next episode) 


and we had a ball at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade



Events
On March 23 I taught my GoodReader for Knitting Class at the Stitch House in Dorchester.

Then from 12p-5p took Amy Herzog’s Fit to Flatter Class
Great class! I highly recommend checking out Amy's class if she's coming to a shop or convention near you!




Don't forget to join in our Shawl KAL
Cast on: anytime after February 15th
Finish by: April 30th
Any shawl of any size in any weight.
Max of 2 entries per person. Enter your entries into the Shawl KAL FO Thread by the end of the day on May 1st.
Must be a member of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Group to be eligible to win.
And most importantly- HAVE FUN!
Thanks again for listening! Hope to have you back again soon!
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