by BostonJen
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April 15, 2025
<div draggable="false" data-pm-slice="0 0 []" data-en-clipboard= "true"> </div> <div draggable="false">Thank you for tuning in to Episode 295 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rev= "en_rl_none">website</a>.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">This week's segments included:</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Brainstorming</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">From the Armchair</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Some Years Later</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Knitting in Passing</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">In my Travels</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">KAL News</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Events</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On a Happy Note</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Quote of the Week</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Some Bunny Loves You Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-234" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://lddy.no/azlz" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a>. Get $5 off with coupon code BostonJen</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Belle the Butterfly #3</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.etsy.com/listing/551289677/pattern-belle-the-butterfly-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_20" rev="en_rl_none">Theresascrochetshop</a> on Etsy</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: C</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: leftover DK yarn from stash</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/belle-the-butterfly-3" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Fiber: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.coldgoatsfarm.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Cold Goats Farm</a>; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/merino-mohair" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends! Getting closer but still not done.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Calendula Christmas Quilt</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> for $7.50 US.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: G (4.0 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I used <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.canva.com" rev="en_rl_none">Canva</a> to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/MrLhnhmgFnQ?si=nqSvZjVbtlCVPv6h" rev= "en_rl_none">helpful video</a> I found that helped refresh my memory.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Goal: 6 per week</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: 19 2 weeks ago & 12 last week (week 7 & 8)- 106 in 8 weeks- avg/13 per week</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">129 not attached and 48 attached.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Current draft is 18 rows and 16 columns- 288 squares. 177 done/ 111 to go- 61% done</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: 3.25 mm (D)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/blanket-of-calm" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOdxDhoF1MFPGZW1AOp72ShvZrY8RjdLN" rev="en_rl_none">Playlist</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I started in September 2023- due to finish in August 2024. This month, I finished the squares for the last month's kit.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Let's Get Basted Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-235" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: about 2 inches away from heel of the first sock.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">David... Fold in the cheese socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-236" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress- almost to heel on the first sock</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Brainstorming</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I was inspired by Jenna(<a draggable="false" href="https://www.716knit.com/" rev="en_rl_none">716knit</a>) at the Fiber Witch Festival, had on a marled scrappy shawl that was gorgeous! It got me thinking that I really want to start something with my Legacy Fiber Artz minis from previous year advents. Maybe a Granny Stripe blanket?</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Or perhaps another Recollections crochet blanket. I made one in the summer of 2022 (check out my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/recollection" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page). It uses fingering weight yarn held triple and treble crochets. You work each row right to left and cut each time. between each set of clusters you use a main color. Debating using Fibernymph 10g minis from last year's advent for those rows (notes say it used- about 8g per row but that's held triple which might just be too annoying).</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I'm debating making a smaller blanket that will live on the backseat of my car, draped over. Mostly for the pop of color with my gray interior but I bet the kids would use it when they're back there.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I'd also like to make a crocheted granny square tank top for the summer so I could potentially use some of my minis for that.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Do you have any ideas for me?</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>From the Armchair</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TheWanderingPurl" rev="en_rl_none">The Wandering Purl YouTube channel</a>- I have a Gilmore Girls sock sized bag from Bethany and I know lots of you are fans of her, but I didn't realize she had a channel! Enjoying her content, check it out.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">White Lotus- Season 3: it was a slow burn of a season with some seriously cringy content but I loved how the finale came together.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Some Years Later</strong></div> <div draggable="false">I wore my Construction Zone top April 4th.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Construction Zone</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier ($7.50 US knitting pattern)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/construction-zone" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">I've been wearing my handknit sweaters as April has been cold and rainy!</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Aurealis (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/aurealis" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Silverlining (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/silverlining" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Freewheeler (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/freewheeler" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Mom's socks</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Knitting in Passing</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">At a recent rehearsal for Kiss Me Kate, my fellow cast member, Janet, told me about this yarn company her friend Katie Aucella owns called Claws Out Yarn- here's a link to her <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.clawsoutyarn.com/collections/saturn-return-collection" rev="en_rl_none">shop</a>.</div> <div draggable="false">You can also find Claws Out Yarn on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPoiWlaifdjIm1WVEFRlsQ" rev= "en_rl_none">YouTube Channel</a> & <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/clawsoutyarnco/" rev= "en_rl_none">Instagram</a></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>In My Travels</strong></div> <div draggable="false">Tune in to hear more about my trip to the Fiber Witch Festival in Salem.</div> <div draggable="false">I loved meeting up with friends, Monique (Windswept Monique on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/windsweptmonique/" rev= "en_rl_none">Instagram</a>) who brought me 2 skeins of beautiful wool yarn that she's allergic to, to sell/raffle off for FearLESS Living Fund. I met up with Ryan <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/kollerskrafts/" rev= "en_rl_none">kollerskrafts</a> and Jenna <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.716knit.com/" rev="en_rl_none">716knit</a> and shopped around with them and we grabbed lunch after.</div> <div draggable="false">It's always a joy to see bag maker and podcast sponsor Jess of <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.stitchedbyjessalu.com" rev="en_rl_none">Stitched by Jessalu</a>.</div> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://intothewhirled.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Into the Whirled</a>- Cris + James who were there selling jewelry which you can find under the shop name <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.westand28.com/" rev="en_rl_none">westand28</a>. I believe they will be at Maryland Sheep & Wool. Check them out on <a draggable="false" href="https://www.instagram.com/westand28/" rev="en_rl_none">Instagram</a> too. They had beautiful handdyed silk cordage bracelets with sterling silver. Each color has meaning. I couldn't decide! </div> <ul data-todo="true"> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Heart pendant (similar to this <a draggable= "false" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGZas3pOq9/?img_index=1" rev="en_rl_none">one</a>). Mom- fine silver (.999) metal clay.</div> </li> </ul> </ul> <div draggable="false">Jess also introduced me to <a draggable= "false" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIZexDDpYh4/" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Witch Festival</a> organizers Ana Campos (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/circlestitches/" rev="en_rl_none">Circle of Stitches</a>). Emily (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/kittywithacupcake/" rev= "en_rl_none">Kitty with a Cupcake</a>). I purchased a progress keeper that's a floppy disk in yellow w/ a rainbow on it.</div> <div draggable="false">Dragon Hoard Yarn- Myth Fingering in one of her show special colorways- Gardens of Persephone</div> <div draggable="false">I purchased a project bag (<a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.dawnkathrynstudio.com/shop/p/octopus-project-bag-cg6ae-snc2b-pwr6j-m2wep-naycn-2sfd9-r9646-f4dcw" rev="en_rl_none">Gardener's Magical Craft Shelf</a> bag) and beautiful sticker with hand drawn art from <a draggable="false" href="https://www.dawnkathrynstudio.com/shop" rev="en_rl_none">Dawn Kathryn</a></div> <div draggable="false">I had lunch with Ryan and Jenna at <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.turners-seafood.com/salem-ma" rev= "en_rl_none">Turner's Seafood</a></div> <div draggable="false">I visited <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.circleofstitches.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Circle of Stitches</a> yarn store in Salem. I purchased a mini skein from <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/cryptichollowfibers/" rev= "en_rl_none">Cryptic Hollow Fibers</a>, 9 inch circular socks needles from ChiaoGoo. & 2 cute stickers. I was so happy to run into Val (valtherizzle) as I was checking out!</div> <div draggable="false">I also shopped at <a draggable="false" href= "https://modernmillieshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorvQEelDdf6NW8p85uqCh_HFhd6IFuOyhU1Ox9YMDgicdUJjLMa" rev="en_rl_none">Modern Millie's</a>, <a draggable="false" href= "https://re-find-store.myshopify.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Re-find</a> (2 pairs of earrings) & <a draggable="false" href= "https://oakandmoss.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Oak & Moss</a>- where I purchased a lemon button fern.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>KAL News</strong></div> <div draggable="false">The Splash Pad Party kicks off soon! It will be our 10th year (even though yes we took last year off). Mark your calendars: June 1- July 31</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Events</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival" rev= "en_rl_none">Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival</a>- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://ctsheep.com/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rev= "en_rl_none">Connecticut Sheep & Wool</a>: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://yarncentrick.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Yarncentrick</a>: May 2 in Fredrick, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://sheepandwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Maryland Sheep & Wool</a>: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://nhswga.org/nh-sheep-wool-festival/" rev="en_rl_none">New Hampshire Sheep and Wool</a>: May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/sheep-wool-festival/" rev= "en_rl_none">Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm</a>: May 17 in Bristol, RI</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://masheepwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Massachusetts Sheep & Wool</a>: May 24 & 25- Cummington, MA</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On a Happy Note</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I found old photos of theater and dance friends which I brought to rehearsal.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">My friend and I went to Gretchen Rubin's Q&A for her new book <a draggable="false" href= "https://amzn.to/4jucbkL" rev="en_rl_none">Secrets of Adulthood</a> (Amazon Affiliate link).</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dan and I went to the <a draggable="false" href="https://www.oligonation.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Oligo Nation</a> Gala to support our friend John who was receiving an inspiration award. I wore a fun dress from Poshmark and Mom's jewelry.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Kris' birthday dinner at a local mexican restaurant.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dad, Jeff and I enjoyed a video chat organized by my cousin Jimmy.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Repotting some plants. Hoping they take.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dinner with Megg at <a draggable="false" href="https://www.scutariristorante.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Scutari</a> in Hanover, MA</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I visited <a draggable="false" href= "https://vico.style/" rev="en_rl_none">Vico Style</a> on Charles St in Boston- found 2 dresses that could work for Kiss Me Kate & 1 just for me.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Visited with my Dad, Millie and Garret over the weekend and we decorated for Easter.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Rehearsal for <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.hcmt.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Kiss Me Kate</a> is going well!</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Quote of the Week</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.</div> <div draggable="false">-Joseph B. 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March 31, 2025
<div draggable="false" data-pm-slice="0 0 []" data-en-clipboard= "true">Thank you for tuning in to Episode 294 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Brainstorming</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">From the Armchair</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Knitting in Passing</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">In my Travels</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Events</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Contest, News & Notes</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Ask Me Anything</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On a Happy Note</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Quote of the Week</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a draggable="false" href="http://StitchedbyJessalu.com" rev= "en_rl_none">Stitched by Jessalu</a></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Find Stitched by Jessalu at the <a draggable="false" href="https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Fiber Witch Festival</a> Marketplace: April 12-13 in Salem, MA. The Market is 11a-5p Sat & Sunday and market tickets are still available. Pre-purchase or tickets will be available at the door for either day. The 3-5 slot each day is free, so go find Jess and her beautiful bags there!</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Aila's Daisy Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: On The Round Nimble Sock (85%/15% SW Merino/Nylon) in the Forage colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 & US 2</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: Cast on 60 sts. Worked 1x1 ribbing. Increased up to 64 sts. Switched to US 2 needles for colorwork. Then decreased back to 60 sts shortly after, a few rows later back to 56 sts. Knit about 2 inches before turning the heels.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">How Time Flies Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the How Time Flies Colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-233" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">About the yarn- cream base with pink, green. January 2024 Yarnable Colorway: <a draggable="false" href= "https://lddy.no/azlz" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Fiber: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.coldgoatsfarm.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Cold Goats Farm</a>; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/merino-mohair" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends!</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Calendula Christmas Quilt</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> for $7.50 US.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: G (4.0 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I used <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.canva.com" rev="en_rl_none">Canva</a> to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/UgqMWjAWiew?si=F70SakWz9J1vQVvt" rev= "en_rl_none">YouTube</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/MrLhnhmgFnQ?si=nqSvZjVbtlCVPv6h" rev= "en_rl_none">helpful video</a> I found that helped refresh my memory.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Goal: 6 per week</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: I am still ahead of schedule!</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Some Bunny Loves You Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-234" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust. <a draggable="false" href= "https://lddy.no/azlz" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Inclinations Cowl</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/inclinations-cowl" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> & her <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/inclinations-cowl?category=cowls" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/fiber-addict-designs-wild-plum" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry link</a>. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/candombe" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry link</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">My <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/inclinations-cowl" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Living in my FearLESS Living Fund bag from <a draggable="false" href="https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Stitched by Jessalu</a>. Bags are still available! Check them out.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl by Anita Suriaa- $5.99 crochet pattern on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dinosaur-t-rex-and-pterodactyl" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: 2.5 mm</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: I've made T-Rex head and body.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Brainstorming</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">T Jaik flower crochet patterns- check them out on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/designers/t-jaik" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>. They are so realistic I didn't think they were actually crochet photos!</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Teddy Bear Eyeglasses holder by Tanya Naser- free crochet pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/teddy-bear-eyeglass-holder" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Eme's Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>From the Armchair</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">The Crash by Freida McFadden. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/4idoEZL" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Colored Television by Danzy Senna. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/3QNQW12" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/4leRhrM" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affilitate Link</a>.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Knitting in Passing</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On Wed night before music rehearsal Megg asked me to help her cast on a Love Bug with Bernat Blanket to practice for school. (free crochet pattern on <a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-bug-9" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>). Yarn has a lot of twist, got all tangly and we stayed after to untangle it together while other cast members performed on stage.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On the first night of rehearsal one of my cast-mates asked about my knitting and through that conversation we figured out we've worked together before. She was the choreographer when I was in a production of Crazy for You at a local community college when I was in high school.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I wore my Aurealis sweater (<a draggable= "false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/aurealis" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page) one night to music rehearsal and my friend Deana complimented it and I told her I knit it!</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Laura's sock drawer! How gorgeous is this?</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>In My Travels</strong></div> <div draggable="false">Vegas trip for BOSS Reseller Remix & FearLESS Living Fund 2025 Awards</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">We gave away 2 $5,000 scholarships</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Mom's friend Crystal got a fearless tattoo on her arm.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">We enjoyed visiting the Sphere to see the Postcards from Earth documentary.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">We checked out the Bellagio Conservatory for their beautiful display of Easter decor/flowers.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Knitting at craps table with Jeff. The manager told me he doesn't see many firsts anymore but I was the first person he'd ever seen knitting in a casino before. He came back a few minutes later asking what I was making- definitely intrigued.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">It took until the last day- walking through New York New York to find Wizard of Oz slots Mom loved best.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">It was obviously a bittersweet trip. Ryan Wilson said it best when he said before talking about 2 winners- in some ways this is the most important year because its the first one without Mom and we're still doing it.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">If you want to see the awards presentation, here's a <a draggable="false" href="https://youtu.be/RoEE5YOW_4Q" rev="en_rl_none">link to video on my YouTube channel</a>.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-public-market-fiberfest-2025-tickets-1218371204069" rev="en_rl_none">Boston Public Market Fiber Fest</a>- Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Megg, Riley and I went in the morning.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Riley wore her crocheted flowered top (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rileys-16th-birthday-flower-top" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page). I wore my Aurealis (<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/aurealis" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page)- finally got good FO photos for my Project Pages.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I purchased punch needle coasters for my car cup holders from <a draggable="false" href= "https://ginathebotina.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Gina the Botina</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">We also purchased mini skeins from 2 makers- that I sent home with Riley</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.eastcoastyarn.com/" rev="en_rl_none">East Coast Yarn Co</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "http://wildvioletfibers.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Wild Violet Fibers</a></div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Riley picked out a delicious cinnamon roll from <a draggable="false" href="https://www.unionsquaredonuts.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Union Square Donuts</a> that we shared.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Megg got some cute crafty projects for her kids for Easter/graduations.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Events</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.yarnsellar.com/fiber-marketplace" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Marketplace</a>- April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Fiber Witch Festival</a>: April 11-13 in Salem, MA</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival" rev= "en_rl_none">Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival</a>- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://ctsheep.com/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rev= "en_rl_none">Connecticut Sheep & Wool</a>: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://yarncentrick.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Yarncentrick</a>: May 2 in Fredrick, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://sheepandwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Maryland Sheep & Wool</a>: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://nhswga.org/nh-sheep-wool-festival/" rev="en_rl_none">New Hampshire Sheep and Wool</a>: May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/sheep-wool-festival/" rev= "en_rl_none">Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm</a>: May 17 in Bristol, RI</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://masheepwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival</a>- May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Contest, News & Notes</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">I heard about <a draggable="false" href= "https://gosadi.com/" rev="en_rl_none">GoSadi</a> in Vogue Knitting email. Have you heard of it?</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Ask Me Anything</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Instagram- Knitbakecook- Do you ever have crafting slumps? If so, how do you overcome them?</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yes! Sometimes it helps just to lean into that, don't pressure yourself and then lean back in when you get the urge. More often, what works best is to start something new (or pick back up something that is exciting you). Ideally something small like a hat or a toy so you get that dopamine hit of finishing something fun to get those creative juices flowing. Search your Ravelry favorite or queue, browse Instagram or Pinterest and let yourself day dream a little. Creative time should be fun so find the fun and you'll be excited to get back into things.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Instagram- ndoyal- When are you coming to the PNW?!</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I am planning to go to Flock in August.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Instagram- nukerklein- Have you been or are you planning to go to VT Sheep & Wool in the fall?</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">This year it's October 4-5 (Dad's birthday- so likely not this year)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Check out this <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/MfxKP_tNQuc" rev="en_rl_none">vlog</a> from 2024 trip to VT Sheep & Wool.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">NDoyal- Dates for Splash Pad</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false">Sunday June 1 through Thursday July 31st. Would folks be interested if we did Zoom events Sunday 6/1?</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On a Happy Note</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">St. Patrick's Day at my cousin's. Emelie "cutting" my hair.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Lea made us acrylic pieces with Mom's funeral flowers in them. Keychain, bottle opener and bookmark</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Riley sleepover- Sample sale (bought matching PJs). Silly pics in the closet before bed. Ushering for Rent at The Company Theatre.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Addams Family Musical and Lolita with Megg</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dinner with Liz</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">My favorite massage therapist is back at Massage Envy</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Bike riding with Dan</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dinner out at a local Italian place for a friend's birthday.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Thrifting and finally watching Kiss Me Kate (movie) with Megg</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Quote of the Week</strong></div> <div draggable="false">One of the pleasures of getting older is that one can get so much nearer to one's own people, and that the dear ones of them become dearer all the time.</div> <div draggable="false">–Willa Cather</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">------</div> <div draggable="false">Thank you for tuning in!</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Contact Information:</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.patreon.com/Bostonjen" rev="en_rl_none">Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Ravelry: <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rev= "en_rl_none">BostonJen</a> & <a draggable="false" href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rev="en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Instagram: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rev= "en_rl_none">BostonJen1</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">YouTube: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rev= "en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rev= "en_rl_none">Facebook</a>: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rev= "en_rl_none">https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rev="en_rl_none">Sign up for my email newsletter</a> to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Check out my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rev= "en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://shrsl.com/2ucib" rev="en_rl_none">Knit Picks Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://bookshop.org/shop/bostonjen" rev="en_rl_none">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://lddy.no/azlz" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "http://www.fearlesslivingfund.org" rev="en_rl_none">FearLESS Living Fund</a> to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"> <strong>Music</strong> -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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March 15, 2025
<div draggable="false" data-pm-slice="0 0 []" data-en-clipboard= "true">Thank you for tuning in to Episode 293 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com">website</a>.</div> <div draggable="false" data-pm-slice="0 0 []" data-en-clipboard= "true"> </div> <div draggable="false" data-pm-slice="0 0 []" data-en-clipboard= "true">This week's segments included:</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">From the Armchair</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Knitting in Passing</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">KAL News</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Events</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Contest, News & Notes</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Life in Focus</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">On a Happy Note</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Quote of the Week</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Thank you to this episode's sponsor- <a draggable="false" href="http://yarnsellar.com/">The Yarn Sellar</a>. Fiber Marketplace 2025- SATURDAY APRIL 5 , 2025 from 10-3pm at the Union Bluff Hotel 8 Beach Street, York Beach Maine 207-363-1333. Join us for a fun-filled party on Friday, April 4th from 5:30-7:00 Andra Asars (Berroco rep) will be hosting our event. Tickets are on sale in the shop and our online shop. You may win a prize. $25 (only 25 tickets)</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Aurealis</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass ($8 US <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aurealis-2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Knitting Pattern)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/aurealis">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Size: C</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Mods: Bottom ribbing- 2x2 instead of 1x1. Ribbing on sleeves is also 2x2</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Love Bugs</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Love Bug by Trish Hoskin (free crochet pattern on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-bug-9" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: C- 2.75 mm</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted & Knit Picks Brava Worsted</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/love-bug" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Ebb & Flow Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-231" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: first sock done. I cast on the second.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Fiber: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.coldgoatsfarm.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Cold Goats Farm</a>; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/merino-mohair" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S</div> </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.</div> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Progress: Nearly finished with my 3rd bobbin of fiber</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Calendula Christmas Quilt</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> for $7.50 US.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Hook: G (4.0 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/calendula-quilt" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I used <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.canva.com" rev="en_rl_none">Canva</a> to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/UgqMWjAWiew?si=F70SakWz9J1vQVvt" rev= "en_rl_none">YouTube</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/MrLhnhmgFnQ?si=nqSvZjVbtlCVPv6h" rev= "en_rl_none">helpful video</a> I found that helped refresh my memory.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Goal: 6 per week</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Crocheted 7 last week.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Aila's Daisy Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: On The Round Nimble Sock (85%/15% SW Merino/Nylon) in the Forage colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: None (will likely use OMG heel)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 & US 2</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-227">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I cast on 60 sts. Worked 1x1 ribbing and daisy pattern I charted out using US 1.5 needles. Way too tight. In listening to another podcast, I was reminded that going up a needle size may help. Reknit colorwork section with US 2. Too tight. Washed and blocked to be sure AND to see if I liked the fabric with a US 2. I do. Increased up to 64 sts. Used US 2 for colorwork. Then decreased back to 60 sts shortly after, a few rows later back to 56 sts. Knit about 2 inches.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks colorway</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-232" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>From the Armchair</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">The Secret History by Donna Tartt. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/3X8XBX5" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">How to Stop Time by Matt Haig. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/3X6tC1U" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/4i15Tcc" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link.</a></div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Knitting in Passing</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Annissa from <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.stitchhousedorchester.com/" rev="en_rl_none">The Stitch House</a> sat down next to me on train and asked about knitting. It was great catching up with her.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>KAL News</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">All Pigskin Grand Prize Winners have been emailed.</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Events</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-public-market-fiberfest-2025-tickets-1218371204069" rev="en_rl_none">Boston Public Market Fiber Fest</a>- Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.yarnsellar.com/fiber-marketplace" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Marketplace</a>- April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Fiber Witch Festival</a>: April 11-13 in Salem, MA</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival" rev= "en_rl_none">Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival</a>- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://ctsheep.com/ct-sheep-wool-fiber-festival.html" rev= "en_rl_none">Connecticut Sheep & Wool</a>: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://yarncentrick.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Yarncentrick</a>: May 2 in Fredrick, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://sheepandwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Maryland Sheep & Wool</a>: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/sheep-wool-festival/" rev= "en_rl_none">Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm</a>: May 17 in Bristol, RI</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://masheepwool.org/" rev="en_rl_none">Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival</a>- May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Contest, News & Notes</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Stitched by Jessalu FearLESS Living Fund Bags have raised $194! <a draggable="false" href= "https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/Limited-Edition-FearLESS-Living-Fund-p633381494"> You can find the bags here</a> & 30% of the sales go towards the <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.fearlesslivingfund.org">FearLESS Living Fund</a>!</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Life in Focus</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>25 in 2025 List- I've made progress on these items</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Donate Blood at least 4 times (1 in January)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Buy new ski boots- DONE</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Get at least 2 massages at Oasis scheduled</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Knit 2-5 garments for me (Aurealis & WIP- Monsoonee Sweaters)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Crochet at least 5 toys (1: hedgehog, 2 love bugs)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Jan & Feb, March done)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend)</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Buy a fireproof box and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it)</div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>On a Happy Note</strong></div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">A luxurious mani/pedi</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Dinner with my cousins down in Plymouth.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">A lovely visit with my grandmother- got her TV working so she could watch the Red Sox again.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Pushing outside of my comfort zones in music rehearsals for <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.hcmt.org/shows.html">Kiss Me Kate</a>, but really enjoying the dancing. 2 hours of tap on Sunday! Loved every second.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">I went to dinner and to see a local production of Rent on Friday evening. My all time favorite show.</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Season 2 of Silo on <a draggable="false" href= "https://tv.apple.com/us/show/silo/umc.cmc.3yksgc857px0k0rqe5zd4jice" rev="en_rl_none">Apple TV</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Paradise on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.hulu.com/series/paradise-2b4b8988-50c9-4097-bf93-bc34a99a5b4f" rev="en_rl_none">Hulu</a></div> </li> </ul> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false"><strong>Quote of the Week</strong></div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">I cannot think of myself apart from the influence of the two or three greatest friendships of my life, and any account of my own growth must be that of their stimulating and enlightening influence.</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">–Edith Wharton</div> <div draggable="false">------</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Thank you for tuning in!</div> <div draggable="false"> </div> <div draggable="false">Contact Information:</div> <ul> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.patreon.com/Bostonjen" rev="en_rl_none">Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Ravelry: <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rev= "en_rl_none">BostonJen</a> & <a draggable="false" href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rev="en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Instagram: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rev= "en_rl_none">BostonJen1</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">YouTube: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rev= "en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rev= "en_rl_none">Facebook</a>: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rev= "en_rl_none">https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rev="en_rl_none">Sign up for my email newsletter</a> to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false">Check out my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rev= "en_rl_none">Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://shrsl.com/2ucib" rev="en_rl_none">Knit Picks Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://bookshop.org/shop/bostonjen" rev="en_rl_none">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "https://lddy.no/azlz" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a></div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"><a draggable="false" href= "http://www.fearlesslivingfund.org" rev="en_rl_none">FearLESS Living Fund</a> to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada</div> </li> <li draggable="false"> <div draggable="false"> <strong>Music</strong> -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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