Episode 10 – So… many… prizes!

Episode 10  – So… many… prizes!
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Podcasts referenced:
Grocery Girls, Jodi (Mrsbrownsbags) and Tracie (tracieknits)
Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence
Knitting I love – Barbara (knittingILove)
Knits & Beads Podcast, Lorelei (LoreleiEurto)
Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
YarnderWomanMelinda (YarnderWoman)

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Malabrigo Nube

Selfish Knitting:
The Cozy Knitter – “Summertime Fun” Self Striping ankle socks
Bohemia Fibers – “Dug” ankle socks
The Cozy Knitter – “Patriot” Self Striping yarn for “Americana Jar Covers” by Jenn Sheelen andankle socks!

Beverage of Choice:
Entitled IPA by Entitled Brewing Co., Hingham, MA

What I’m Stylin’:
Yarn Ball Earrings

Showin’ off:
Witch Candy – Sock blank!

Random thoughts…
Interested in trying a Virtual Knit Nite?

Giveaways!:

“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
June Featured jar -
Faerie’s FirelightShelly (SjHCountryGirl) micro LED lights!
Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:
June – Skein of String Theory Caper Sock, Pint Jar with Hanging Lid, Jenn Sheelen pattern of your choice!
July – Dec – FUN STUFF! 
Project bag donated by Roberta of
Steel City Stitcher,
Stitch marker earrings donated by Lorelei Eurto Jewelry (of the
Knits & Beads Podcast)
Stitch markers donated by Melissa of
Knitty by Nature
Coaster & stitch markers/progress keepers by Barbara of KnittingiLove (of the KnittingiLove Podcast)
Specially Hand Dyed Yarn by Sara of
Sara’s Texture Crafts

12 Months to Christmas KAL hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: All of 2016!
Summary: Knit 1 item a month that will be a Christmas gift.


Splash Pad Party 2016  hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: June 1- July 31, 2016
Summary: To win prizes, craft something that’s 50-200 grams. Meeting the 50g criteria will earn you an entry into the Summer Celebration Thread.

Graduate Your Stash KAL 2016 hosted by
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Timeframe:  May 1-June 30, 2016
Summary: Spin, knit, crochet, weave, tat (anything fibery related), using the OLDEST thing in your stash to help it graduate from being in your stash to becoming a finished object.
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Knitters choice!

PAL KAL 2016 hosted by Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Timeframe:  June 15- September 15, 2016
Summary:
Support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prizes: Dream Whisperer and Pixie Petals jar cover patterns!

Summer Superlatives KAL hosted by Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
Timeframe: Summer 2016
Summary: Ideas for categories: Best use of Stash, Best Yarn, Best Acquisition, Best Use of Sponsor Yarn, Best Knitting on the Road, Best in Class
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: New Horizons Infinity Scarf pattern!

Opposites CAL 2016 hosted by YarnderWoman – Melinda (YarnderWoman)


What’s up with my patterns?:
Shawl design “
Starlight Blooms” LAUNCHED!
NEW Design on the way… “
Victorian Yuletide Ornaments 2” Patterns in test mode now!!
Plastic Ornament Ball size = 83mm

Thank you test knitters!
jesi840 – Jesika
mommyknits – Uli
SjHCountryGirl – Shelly
lindalina - Linda

 

Episode 9 – Ornament Fever!

Episode 9  – Ornament Fever!
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Podcasts referenced:
Dye Another Day Podcast – Amanda (Theyarnenabler) & Christina (thecozyknitter)
Knitting I love – Barbara (knittingILove)
Boston Mama Knits – Lori (BostonMama3)
Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence
YarnderWomanMelinda (YarnderWoman)
Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Malabrigo Nube
Siobhan’s Crafts
Ashford Blending Board

Selfish Knitting:
The Cozy Knitter – “Hydrangea Bloom” Self Striping socks
Nature’s Magic Mitts – by Jenn Sheelen
The Cozy Knitter – “Summertime Fun” Self Striping socks

Beverage of Choice:
Ipswich Ale BreweryRoute 101 West Coast Style IPA

What I’m Stylin’:
“Muggle” T-Shirt purchased at Newbury Comics

Tips & Tricks:
Lifelines!  Go see
Boston Mama Knits podcast!  (Episode 9)

Showin’ off:
Bungalow 360 Alpaca Bag
The Cozy Knitter – “Patriot” Self Striping socks
The Cozy Knitter – “Signature” Self Striping socks

Random thoughts…
Where are you knitting for Knit in Public Day?  Are you knitting with your group or meeting new knitters?

Giveaways!:

“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
Prizes: Details coming soon!  Prizes to be awarded each month, to one winner per group.
Featured jar -
Faerie’s Firelight

12 Months to Christmas KAL hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: All of 2016!
Summary: Knit 1 item a month that will be a Christmas gift.


Splash Pad Party 2016  hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: June 1- July 31, 2016
Summary: To win prizes, craft something that’s 50-200 grams. Meeting the 50g criteria will earn you an entry into the Summer Celebration Thread.

Graduate Your Stash KAL 2016 hosted by
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Timeframe:  May 1-June 30, 2016
Summary: Spin, knit, crochet, weave, tat (anything fibery related), using the OLDEST thing in your stash to help it graduate from being in your stash to becoming a finished object.
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Knitters choice!

PAL KAL 2016 hosted by Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Timeframe:  June 15- September 15, 2016
Summary: Support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prizes: Dream Whisperer and Pixie Petals jar cover patterns!

Summer Superlatives KAL hosted by Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
Timeframe: Summer 2016
Summary: Ideas for categories: Best use of Stash, Best Yarn, Best Acquisition, Best Use of Sponsor Yarn, Best Knitting on the Road, Best in Class
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: New Horizons Infinity Scarf pattern!

What’s up with my patterns?:
Shawl design “
Starlight Blooms” almost ready to launch!  Neeeeeds pictures!

NEW Design on the way… “Victorian Yuletide Ornaments 2” Patterns done, on to testing!

Episode 8 - Best shoes EVER!

Episode 8  – Best shoes EVER!
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Podcasts referenced:
Knitting I love – hosted by Barbara (knittingILove)
Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence
Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Dragonfly Wings Shawl by Boo Knits
Siobhan’s Crafts

Selfish Knitting:
The Cozy Knitter – “Hydrangea Bloom” Self Striping socks
Nature’s Magic Mitts – by Jenn Sheelen
Oceanbound Shawl by Melanie Berg

Beverage of Choice:
Sixpoint BreweryResin, Brooklyn, NY
Five Year Anniversary Boston pub crawl with
Frank Sheelen !
-
Bukowski Tavern
- McGreevy’s
- Dillon’s
- Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

What I’m Stylin’:
Wolf Scruff – by Jenn Sheelen

Tips & Tricks:
Use Clip Markers (locking stitch markers) to help count your stitches!

Showin’ off:
Clear Converse Chuck Taylor’s!

Random thoughts…
Calling all knitters… who is your favorite sock blank dyer?!

Giveaways!:
“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
Prizes: Details coming soon!  Prizes to be awarded each month, to one winner per group.
Featured jar - Faerie’s Firelight: Great example of gift giving by Diane (deedalee) “Birthday Jar” gifted as an “encouragement jar.” 

12 Months to Christmas KAL hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: All of 2016!
Summary: Knit 1 item a month that will be a Christmas gift.

Graduate Your Stash KAL 2016 hosted by Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Timeframe:  May 1-June 30, 2016
Summary: Spin, knit, crochet, weave, tat (anything fibery related), using the OLDEST thing in your stash to help it graduate from being in your stash to becoming a finished object.
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Knitters choice!

PAL KAL 2016 hosted by Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Timeframe:  June 15- September 15, 2016
Summary: Support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prizes: Dream Whisperer and Pixie Petals jar cover patterns!

31 Days of Free Patterns Giveaway hosted by Tiny Knitters – Linda (tinyknit)
Timeframe:  May 2016
Summary: Daily puzzle pattern!  Guess the pattern, win a prize!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Faerie’s Firelight jar cover pattern!

Summer Superlatives KAL hosted by Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
Timeframe: Summer 2016
Summary: Ideas for categories: Best use of Stash, Best Yarn, Best Acquisition, Best Use of Sponsor Yarn, Best Knitting on the Road, Best in Class
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: New Horizons Infinity Scarf pattern!

What’s up with my patterns?:
Shawl design “Starlight Blooms” almost ready to launch!
NEW Design on the way… “
Victorian Yuletide Ornaments 2

Episode 7 – KAL, PAL, JAL... whaaat?!

Episode 7 – KAL, PAL, JAL... whaaat?!
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Podcasts referenced:
Paws4Stitches, Candy & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence (Thank you so much for the   Sheepie Award!!)
Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
Legacy Knitz – Chelsea (chelseaknitz) and Sue (knit24)

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Port Fiber“Naked” yak/silk blend
Fiona Pullover by Pam Allen
Siobhan’s Crafts

Selfish Knitting:
Oceanbound Shawl by Melanie Berg
Bohemia Fibers
Done Roving Yarns

Beverage of Choice:
Spiked Seltzer – Norwalk, CT

What I’m Stylin’:
“Will Knit for Wine” sweatshirt

Tips & Tricks – Knit Stuffed Animal Demo Part 3:
Fuzzy Mitten Lamb” by Barbara Prime (free pattern on Ravelry)
Thread in my Ravelry Group to discuss, share, ask questions!

Showin’ off:
Stylish n Stitchy by Shalen Larsen

Giveaways!:

JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
Prizes: Details coming soon!  Prizes to be awarded each month, to one winner per group.
Featured jar - Faerie’s Firelight: Great example of gift giving by Diane (deedalee) “Birthday Jar” gifted as an “encouragement jar.”  Pattern knit as a band around a large jar filled with notes of encouragement.

12 Months to Christmas KAL hosted by the Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)
Timeframe: All of 2016!
Summary: Knit 1 item a month that will be a Christmas gift.
Congratulations Kellie (mrsquilt) for winning the Victorian Yuletide ornament pattern!!

Graduate Your Stash KAL 2016 hosted by Kino Knits – Mary (kino)
Timeframe:  May 1-June 30, 2016
Summary: Spin, knit, crochet, weave, tat (anything fibery related), using the OLDEST thing in your stash to help it graduate from being in your stash to becoming a finished object.
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Knitters choice!

PAL KAL 2016 hosted by Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)
Timeframe:  June 15- September 15, 2016
Summary: Support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prizes: Dream Whisperer and Pixie Petals jar cover patterns!

31 Days of Free Patterns Giveaway hosted by Tiny Knitters – Linda (tinyknit)
Timeframe:  May 2016
Summary: Daily puzzle pattern!  Guess the pattern, win a prize!
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: Faerie’s Firelight jar cover pattern!

Summer Superlatives KAL hosted by Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)
Timeframe: Summer 2016
Summary: More details to come!  Ideas for categories: Best use of Stash, Best Yarn, Best Acquisition, Best Use of Sponsor Yarn, Best Knitting on the Road, Best in Class
Jenn Sheelen pattern prize: New Horizons Infinity Scarf pattern!

What’s up with my patterns?:
NEW Shawl Design!  Starlight Blooms
Woolen RabbitPearl sock yarn, colorway Chimney Sweep
Fleece Artist - Cottage Sock, colorway Artic Sunrise
Thank you to my test knitters!!
Jesika (jesi840), Laura (LauraKnitsPA), Uli (mommyknits), Meg (Mightymeglet), Kathy (kdunne)

Episode 6 – Star light, star bright…

Episode 6 – Star light, star bright…
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Podcasts referenced:
Paws4Stitches, Candy & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence
Down Cellar Studio PodcastBostonJen

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Bakewell Hearts
Instagrametsy store
Fiona Pullover by Pam Allen

Selfish Knitting:
Oceanbound Shawl by Melanie Berg
Mind’s Eye Yarns – LYS Cambridge, MA
Bohemia Fibers
Done Roving Yarns

Beverage of Choice:
Jai Alai IPA by Cigar City Brewing - Tampa, FL

What I’m Stylin’:
Starlight Blooms by Jenn Sheelen

Tips & Tricks – Knit Stuffed Animal Demo Part 2:
Fuzzy Mitten Lamb” by Barbara Prime (free pattern on Ravelry)
Thread in my
Ravelry Group to discuss, share, ask questions!
6060 on Etsy by Clara

Showin’ off:

Knitty by Nature by Melissa Malloy
TwinSet Summer Camp Knitting Retreat July 7-10, 2016 Maryland
The Loopy Ewe LYS Fort Collins, CO
- Loopy Hues
- Western Sky Knits - Aspen Sock with Nylon, colorway Comb Creek
- Malabrigo - Nube Roving, colorway Posion
- Hand MaidenCasbah, colorway Woodland
- Hand MaidenCasbah Silk Fine, colorway Mineral
- Bungalow 360

Random thoughts…
Sock Blanks… What is your favorite shop? 
Comment in the
Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group thread for this episode!

What’s up with my patterns?:
NEW Design! 
Starlight Blooms
Enchanted Knoll - Fairy Dust sock yarn
Woolen RabbitPearl sock yarn, colorway Chimney Sweep

Next colorway to try for a variegated version…
Fleece Artist - Cottage Sock, colorway Artic Sunrise

Episode 5 - All the yarnz...

Episode 5 – All the yarnz…
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Podcasts referenced:
Knits and Beads, Lorelei
Boston Mama Knits, Lori

The Yarniacs Podcast, Gayle & Sharlene

Yarn Cow – LYS Jacksonville, FL
Ewe Rock Homespun

*** Handspun Giveaway WINNER!! ***
Cindy (cozycouch) Congratulations!  You won -
Spunky Eclectic – “Aurora Borealis” Falkland dark (blues)

Workin’ on Now / Selfish Knitting:
New favorite stitch dictionary book:
Up, Down, All Around by Wendy Bernard

Beverage of Choice / What I’m Stylin’:
Greenhead IPA by NBPT Brewing, Co. Newburyport, MA
A Loom With a View – LYS Newburyport, MA
Yarn: Amano and Madelinetosh
The Grog – pub Newburtyport, MA\

Tips & Tricks:
Eucalynno rinse” Woolwash

Showin’ off:
Minds Eye Yarns – LYS Cambridge, MA
Yarn:
Stitched by JessaLu
Dirty Water Dye Works
Toil and Trouble
Done Roving Yarns
Malabrigo
Fleece Artist

Random thoughts…
Where is the weirdest place you’ve ever knit?!
Me?  A break between training with our local police and fire departments…

Giveaways!:
NorCal Knitting Retreat

Winners of my patterns!
Jan (unraveled1) – Happiness in Threes Mitts
Karen (klwcislo) – Flutterby Dreams

Surprise for Erika and Jonathan! 
Uli of Creations by Uli
Thank you Yarniacs!

What’s up with my patterns?:
Dream Whisperer – released! Also on Ravelry.
Pixie Petals – released! Also on Ravelry.

NEW Design!  “Starlight Blooms
Enchanted KnollFairy Dust” Sock Yarn
Woolen RabbitChimney Sweep colorway, “Lucent” sock yarn

 

Episode 4 – Pttoooeeee!

Episode 4 – Pttoooeeee!
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Podcasts referenced: Shinybees , Shinybees Ravelry Group
Down Cellar Studio Podcast & Ravelry Group
Jenn Sheelen prize referenced for the “12 Months of Christmas KAL” in Episode 87: Victorian Yuletide Ornaments Pattern

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Bakewell Hearts Instagrametsy store
Hugz the Spinning Chair

by Colleen of Whimsical Handy Crafts

*** Handspun Giveaway!! ***
Savvy Skeins – “Caribbean Gold” Merino & Tussah Silk (teal/yellow/white)
Spunky Eclectic – “Aurora Borealis” Falkland dark (blues)
Bohemia Fibers – “Petunia” Superwash Merino & Tencel (pinks & purples)

Workin’ on Now / Selfish Knitting:
Reknitting the small jars for two of my patterns.  
Sock Yarn Blanket
Fiona Pullover by Pam Allen

Beverage of Choice:
Gonzo Imperial Porter by Flying Dog Brewery, Maryland

What I’m Stylin’:
Flutterby Dreams by Jenn Sheelen
Malabrigo Sock

Tips & Tricks:
Spit splicing

Must be 100% animal fiber!

Showin’ off:
Stitched by JessaLu
Walking Dead Bags

Harry Potter Bags
Cupcake Bag


Knit Stuffed Animal Demo Part 1:
Knit the “Fuzzy Mitten Lamb” by Barbara Prime (free pattern on Ravelry)
Thread in my
Ravelry Group to discuss, share, ask questions!
Plan to discuss construction in Episode 6.  

What’s up with my patterns?:
Dream Whisperer needs photos and it’s done!  It’ll be released in the next few days…
Pixie Petals is finally in test mode!

Note: Jenn Sheelen patterns referenced are also available Ravelry !

Chronic Pain reference: The Spoon Theory

Episode 3 - Just an afterthought...


Episode 3 – Just an afterthought…

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Podcast referenced: Kino Knits Podcast , Kino Knits Ravelry Group

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Bakewell Hearts Instagrametsy store
Iron Horse in Natick, MA

Shadow Cable Baby Blanket  by Bernat Design Studio

Dug the Dog – was sleeping on the job

Workin’ on Now: 
Sock Yarn Blanket
Local yarn referenced: Done Roving Yarns “Frolicking Feet” sock yarn

Beverage of Choice:

Blackout Stout by Great Lakes Brewing Co, Ohio

Other beverages referenced:

Two Roads Brewing, CT
Down the Road Brewery, MA
Spiked Seltzer, CT

Selfish Knitting:
Fiona Pullover by Pam Allen
Quince & Co. “Puffin”

What I’m Stylin’:
Tan House Brook Shawl – by Jen Lassonde
Down Cellar Studio Podcast & Ravelry Group
Bohemia Fibers“Little Red Riding Hood”
Cheap Date Jewelry


Tips & Tricks:
Afterthought Heel Socks by LaLa’s Knits, Laura Linneman of the Knit Girllls Podcast & Ravelry Group

My handspun Afterthought Heel Socks – fiber by Port Fiber

The right way to do the afterthought heel! Tutorial.


“How much for the Cheetos and water?” clip from Magic Mike XXL (explicit language and only mildly inappropriate!)
Joe Mangniello
Channing Tatum

What’s up with my patterns?:
Americana Jar Cover Pattern
 is now available!
Dream Whisperer is in test mode…
Pixie Petals is just shy of test mode… figuring out the stubborn large jar pattern now!

Who is interested in a “build a stuffed toy” demo?  Comment in my Ravelry Group in the Episode 3 thread!