Episode 271: Fiber Events & FearLESS Fundraising Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 271 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website- www.downcellarstudio.com/271 
 
This week's segments included:
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
Life in Focus
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
 
Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Stitched by Jessalu
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
I Love You More Socks
Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo in the Azules colorway (medium denim blue)
Needles: US 3(3.25 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
For these DK socks, I cast on 48 sts and followed the OMG heel instructions for that stitch count. I worked more ruonds of ribbing than I usually do and used that as the whole leg of the sock, then worked heel, and foot as usual.  I included some colorwork in a neon coral DK yarn to say " I love" on the left sock and "you more" on the right sock. When squished up it looks like it says I Love You Mom which is also perfect!
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Jenny's Blanket
Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: nearly done with color 2 of 6.
 
Same as It Ever Was Hat
Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik colorway
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Knit wit designs. Snack shack sponsor.
Progress: nearly ready for the decreases.
 
Same as It Ever Was Hat #2
Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks. No colorway listed.
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: more than half way done.
 
Nimbus Vest
Pattern: Nimbus by Berrocco Design Team (free knitting pattern)
Yarn: Worsted Weight 100% Wool (from Rhinebeck 2022) held double
Needles:  US 10 (6.0mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Notes: I added about 4 inches to the body before the armholes.
 
From the Armchair
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewel. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
 
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Crafty Adventures
 
We recently had a crafty sleepover at my parents- Kris, Aila, Megg, Hattie, Millie, Riley (Jeff for a bit), Mom & her long-time friend Lin.
Needle felting & Alcohol Inks + Fire on Glass (click here for a related video tutorial if you're curious)
 
Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! Check them out at StitchedbyJessalu.com and stay tuned for a special FearLESS Living Fund themed bag coming soon as part of the February Fundraiser for BostonJensMom.
 
In My Travels
 
Mom, Millie and I met up with our friend Ryan at the Farm Fiber Days Event at Wayland Farmers Market at Russells Garden Center.
Millie was looking for yarn to knit a hat for her dad. We found it in one of the first booths- Plied Yarns. Always great to see Ann Weaver. We did a full loop and went back to purchase yarn.
I bought a handsewn chicken potholder set.
The Blue Heron Farm (in Ve