Episode 288: Makeup & Mint

 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 288 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on my website.

 

This week's segments included:

 

• Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• Brainstorming
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

 

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

 

Cold, Cold Heart Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
• Yarn: June Pryce Fiber Arts Coventry DK in the Cold, Cold Heart Colorway
• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Ravelry Project Page

 

Hattie’s Scrappy Helical Socks

• Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
• US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff.
• Ravelry Project Page
• Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting.

 

Millie's Christmas Makeup

• Patterns from Etsy by Tugs & Stitches: Crochet Makeup Bundle Pattern: $15 Crochet Pattern
• Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarns
• Hooks: C & D (2.75 & 3.25 mm)

 

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

 

Wintermint Socks

• Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Wintermint Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Ravelry Project Page
• Working on both socks. First one is beyond the heel. Second one is ready for the heel.

 

Moosonee Sweater

• Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & good night, day website.
• Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon
• Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm)
• Pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one of Megg's: Ravelry link).

 

103 Hat

• Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde. $5 Knitting Pattern available on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts
• Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted) in 845 Cirrus Gray
• Needles: US 5 & US 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
• Ravelry Project Page

 

Peace & Light Mitts

• Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway
• Pattern: Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder. Free Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry.
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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