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! Must be a member of the group to enter). Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar. Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
September Featured jar - Pixie Petals

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:
August prize pack:
Project bag and “whiskers” mini skeins by Wendy of Knitty Kitty Bags
Riley Rose Shawl Pattern - by Jen (BostonJen) of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Pint sized jar with a hanging lid,
and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

WINNER - Rae - RaeRaeC !!!!!

September prize pack:

Specially Hand Dyed Yarn by Sara of Sara’s Texture Crafts

Tiny Trellis Sock Pattern - by Mary (Kino) of the Kino Knits Podcast
Pint sized jar with a hanging lid,
and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

Eternity Ranch Knits yarn

Oct-Dec – FUN STUFF FOR PRIZES!
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)

LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!

Pigskin Party!

Hosted by BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Sponsoring a Jenn Sheelen “Hug a Knitter…” tote bag and t-shirt!

25% off coupon code too!

Knit-Reading:

Knit-Read:

The Killing Edge by Heather Graham

Now Knit-Reading:
The Cursed by Heather Graham

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

Movie preview

What’s up with my patterns?:
A new poncho design in the works…

Pumpkin jar!!!

Bat Jar

August 21, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 14 – What'd you do?!

August 21, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 14 – What'd you do?!

Subcribe on YouTube!
co-hosted with Dug the Dog

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Podcasts referenced:
Legacy Knitz Podcast - Chelsea (chelseaknitz) & Sue (knit24)

Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence
Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)

Yarniacs Podcast - Gayle (gayleywayley) and Sharlene (KnitterNinjaShar)

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Purple heart drop spindle - Spunky Eclectic

Selfish Knitting:
Knit Collage knitting!
Snuggle Up Blanket in “Sister - Drifwood”
Sanctuary Tassel Pillow in “Pixie Dust - Boho Blush, Sister - Soft Grey”

Snow Bunny Hat in “Cast Away - Charcoal Blossom”
Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey”

Riley Rose Shawl by Jen Lassonde

Beverage of Choice:
Maine Beer Company - “Lunch” IPA

What I’m Stylin’:
“I solemnly swear I am up to no good” T-Shirt

Showin’ off:

My first dyed sock blank!!

Legacy Knitz - Sarah Sanderson “Snazzy Toes”

Tips & Tricks…
Guar Gum for dyeing - equal parts dye, citric acid, guar gum.

Mix the guar gum in water, let it set (preferably overnight), then add the dye and citric acid.

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! Must be a member of the group to enter). Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar. Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
August Featured jar - Basket of Sunshine Jar

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:
August prize pack:
Project bag and “whiskers” mini skeins by Wendy of Knitty Kitty Bags
Riley Rose Shawl Pattern - by Jen (BostonJen) of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Pint sized jar with a hanging lid,
and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

Sept– Dec – FUN STUFF FOR PRIZES!
Tiny Trellis Sock Pattern - by Mary (Kino) of the Kino Knits Podcast
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

Pigskin Party!

Hosted by BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Sponsoring a Jenn Sheelen “Hug a Knitter…” tote bag and t-shirt!

Knit-Reading:

Knit-Read:

Omens by Kelley Armstrong (Wrote the “Women of the Otherworld” series)

Now Knit-Reading:
The Killing Edge by Heather Graham

What’s up with my patterns?:
A new poncho design in the works...

August 8, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 13 - Honey Do List

August 8, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 13 – Honey Do List

Subcribe on YouTube!

co-hosted with Dug the Dog

Find me on:

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Podcasts referenced:

AndreSueKnits – Andi (AndreSue)
Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)

Kino Knits – Mary (kino)

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Malabrigo Nube Handspun - Happiness in Threes Mitts

Selfish Knitting:

GIANT list of knitting to do…
Knit Collage knitting!

Snow Bunny Hat in “Cast Away - Charcoal Blossom”
Snuggle Up Blanket in “Sister - Drifwood”
Sanctuary Tassel Pillow in “Pixie Dust - Boho Blush, Sister - Soft Grey”
Hoodie Cowl in “Gypsy Garden - Bubblegum Twist”
Wildflower Sailor Necklace in “Wildflower - Pine Green”
Cozy Coccoon Pillow in “Pixie Dust - Boho Blush, Sister - Ivory”

KFI Luxurty Collection Indulgence Cashmere Color “603”

3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli knit with Woolen Rabbit Lucent in “Forever in Blue Jeans”, Blue Moon Marine Silk in “Deep Unrelenting Gray”, my handspun Portfiber baby camel & silk

Gale’s Art - Watermelon Sock Blank!

Beverage of Choice:

Super Session #2 Ale - Lawson’s

What I’m Stylin’:
Cheap Date Jewelry - Silver Teardrop Guitar String Earrings

Showin’ off:

The Cozy Knitter July YOTM colorway “Beach Bum”

AndreSueKnits SOCK BLANK!!

Tips & Tricks…

Heels for two at a time socks - Magic Loop Style

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! Must be a member of the group to enter). Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar. Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!

August Featured jar - Basket of Sunshine Jar

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:

July WINNER! Laura (LauraKnitsPA)

She won: A project bag donated by Roberta of Steel City Stitcher, Stitch markers donated by Melissa of Knitty by Nature, a pint sized jar with a hanging lid, and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of her choice!

August prizes:

Project bag and “whiskers” mini skeins by Wendy of Knitty Kitty Bags

Riley Rose Shawl Pattern - by Jen (BostonJen) of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Pint sized jar with a hanging lid,

and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

Aug– Dec – FUN STUFF FOR PRIZES!

Tiny Trellis Sock Pattern - by Mary (Kino) of the Kino Knits Podcast

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

Knit-Reading:
Read:

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

Where All the Dead Lie by J.T. Ellison

The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer

Now Reading:

Omens by Kelley Armstrong (Wrote the “Women of the Otherworld” series)

What’s up with my patterns?:

Victorian Yuletide Ornaments Part 2 - released!

Plastic Ornament Ball size = 83mm

A new poncho design in the works...

July 22, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 12 – Sock Blocked!

July 22, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 12 – Sock Blocked!

Subcribe on YouTube!

co-hosted with Dug the Dog and a Guest Star… Kona!!

Find me on:

Join the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

Podcasts referenced:

Caithness Craft Collective - Louise (LouiseHunt)

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:

Malabrigo Nube

Holiday Yarns - sw merino/silk/nylon/stellina

Selfish Knitting:

Gale’s Art - Watermelon Sock Blank!

KFI Luxurty Collection Indulgence Cashmere Color “603”

3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli knit with Woolen Rabbit Lucent in “Forever in Blue Jeans”, Blue Moon Marine Silk in “Deep Unrelenting Gray”, my handspun Portfiber baby camel & silk

Jan (twinsetjan) Color Collusion Shawlette

Beverage of Choice:

Be Hoppy - Wormtown Brewery

What I’m Stylin’:
Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

My Featherweight Cardigan

Showin’ off:

Sock blockers from The Loopy Ewe

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Gray” from The Loopy Ewe for my Joji Locatelli Boxy sweater

Franklin Habit “I Dream of Yarn” coloring book!

Tips & Tricks…

Two at a time socks - Magic Loop Style

Knittinghelp.com

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! Must be a member of the group to enter). Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar. Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!

July Featured jar - Americana Jar

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:

July prizes! Project bag donated by Roberta of Steel City Stitcher, Stitch markers donated by Melissa of Knitty by Nature, a pint sized jar with a hanging lid, and Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

July – Dec – FUN STUFF FOR PRIZES!

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

Project bag and “whiskers” mini skeins by Wendy of Knitty Kitty Bags

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.

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?:

NEW Design on the way… “Victorian Yuletide Ornaments 2” just needs photos and the pattern is ready to release! Plastic Ornament Ball size = 83mm

A new poncho design in the works...

Stylish & Stitchy Stitch Markers

Stitch markers by Melissa of Knitty by Nature

July 15, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 11 – Sock Blank Enabler…

July 15, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 11 – Sock Blank Enabler…

co-hosted with Dug the Dog

Find me on:

Join the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

Podcasts referenced:

Just One More Row - Brittany (BrittanyLaine) & Dana (DanaOfUnwind)

The Yarniacs Podcast - Gayle (gayleywayley) & Sharlene (KnitterNinjaShar)

Caithness Craft Collective - Louise (LouiseHunt)

TwinSet Designs - Ellen (twinsetellen) & Jan (twinsetjan)

Paws4Stitches, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Knitting I love – Barbara (knittingILove)

Down Cellar Studio Podcast – Jen (BostonJen)

Kino Knits – Mary (kino)

Actually Knitting – Michelle (ACTuallyKNITting)

Knit Actually – Becky (becky-kelly)

YarnderWoman – Melinda (YarnderWoman)

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Malabrigo Nube

Selfish Knitting:

Witch Candy – Dandelion Sock Blank!

Gale’s Art - Watermelon Sock Blank!

Stitched by JessaLu bag!

3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli knit with Woolen Rabbit Lucent in “Forever in Blue Jeans”, Blue Moon Marine Silk in “Deep Unrelenting Gray”, my handspun Portfiber baby camel & silk

Beverage of Choice:

Raging Bitch Belgian IPA - Flying Dog Brewery, Fredricksburg, MD

What I’m Stylin’:

Raging Bitch T-Shirt by Flying Dog Brewery

Showin’ off:

2016 TwinSet Summer Camp Knitting Retreat goodies!

In my goodie bag:

2 skeins of “Kenzie” by Hikoo (worsted weight)

StevenBe bag with a 20% off coupon and 2 skeins of African Expressions Harmony (aran weight)

FairWinds Farm bag with a TwinSet/Fair Winds farm Needle/Knit Gauge, teeny scissors, Infinite Twist goodies, Kookaburra wash & scour

Skacel vol 9 2016 book

Handspun by Robbie! (photoknitgal)

Mini skein haul organized by Laura (LauraKnitsPA)

Caithness Craft Collecive Tartan Project Bag & leather bookmark

Needles scored from Katherine (rinaradish)! Thank you to her and our other roomie Martha (TheaTurnip)!

Sock blank and yarn by A Riot of Color

Random thoughts…

Have you been to a knitting retreat? Where? How did you find out about it?

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 WINNER! Melanie (Knittingmomma79)

July Featured jar - Americana Jar

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:

July prizes! Project bag donated by Roberta of Steel City Stitcher, Stitch markers donated by Melissa of Knitty by Nature, Jenn Sheelen Pattern of your choice!

July – Dec – FUN STUFF!

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

*** 10% first order DISCOUNT CODE: JENNSHEELEN on www.sarastexturecrafts.com *** valid thru 9/30/16

Project bag and “whiskers” mini skeins by Wendy of Knitty Kitty Bags

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)

Congratulations Sarah (Yarnpoetry) on winning! She chose my New Horizons Infinity Scarf as her prize!

What’s up with my patterns?:

See the videos posted by Barbara (knittingILove) with the Knitting I love podcast on both Starlight Blooms and Faerie’s Firelight!

NEW Design on the way… “Victorian Yuletide Ornaments 2” just needs photos and the pattern is ready to release!

Plastic Ornament Ball size = 83mm

June 29, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 10 – So… many… prizes!

June 29, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 10 – So… many… prizes!
co-hosted with Dug the Dog

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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)
YarnderWoman – Melinda (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 Firelight – Shelly (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

June 14, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 9 – Ornament Fever!

June 14, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 9 – Ornament Fever!
co-hosted with Dug the Dog

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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
YarnderWoman – Melinda (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 Brewery – Route 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!

May 30, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 8 - Best shoes EVER!

May 30, 2016

Jenn Sheelen

Episode 8 – Best shoes EVER!
co-hosted with Dug the Dog

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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 Brewery – Resin, 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”