Episode 18 - Relaxation Station

 

Episode 18  – Relaxation Station

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Podcasts referenced:

The Yarn Hoarder Podcast, Amber (amberlindemann)

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

Selfish Knitting:

Riley Rose Shawl by Jen Lassonde

Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey

Dug the Dog Socks

Cupcake Socks in Mrs. Browns Bag!!

Victorian Yuletide Ornaments - by Jenn Sheelen

Beverage of Choice:

Souther Tier - Warlock
What I’m Stylin’:

Cigar City Brewing - Jai Alai t-shirt

Showin’ off:

Yarn from “Stash” in St. Petersburg Florida

The Fiber Seed

Delicious Yarns

T-shirt shawl

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!
October Featured jar - Night & Day

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:
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!

WINNER - valeria !!

Oct-DecFUN 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)

Eternity Ranch Knits yarn


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:

Turned by Morgan Rice

Now Knit-Reading:

A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

The Ocean at the End of the Line by Neil Gaiman

1st to Die by James Patterson
 

What’s up with all the things...?:

YARN!  Is coming soon…

460 yards (438 yards Twinkle)

Warm Fuzzies - Sock (also in Sock Blank) : 75% sw merino / 25% nylon

Warm Fuzzies - Twinkle (also in Sock Blank, silver) : 75% sw merino / 20% nylon / 5% stellina

Warm Fuzzies - Cashmere : 80% sw merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon

Colorways:

Mist Over Hingham Harbor

Bubbles & Sunshine

Autumn Sunset

Falling Leaves

Cupcake

Signature - Dark

Mystery yarn….

AND… Greeting Cards!!!  Coming soon…

CONTEST!

Post a name for the pink/red/brown/white yarn I show in this episode.  Post in the Ravelry thread, Facebook post, Instagram post, or in YouTube for this episode!  Winner to be named in the next episode and they’ll get a skein of the yarn!

WINNER!  Kristi (KnitasaurusWrecks) for “Cherries Jubilee”

Thank you all for the awesome names!  It was a tough choice!

 

Episode 17 - All about the yarnz

Episode 17  – All about the yarnz

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Podcasts referenced:
Paws4Stitches Podcast
Grocery Girls Podcast
KnittingiLove Podcast
Legacy Knitz Podcast
Sunshine & Bubblegum Podcast

 

Beverage of Choice:
The Fear - Flying Dog Brewery
 

What I’m Stylin’/All about the yarnz:

Warm Fuzzies - Sock : 75% sw merino / 25% nylon

Warm Fuzzies - Twinkle  : 75% sw merino / 20% nylon / 5% stellina

Warm Fuzzies - Cashmere : 80% sw merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon

 

Colorways:

Mist Over Hingham Harbor

Bubbles & Sunshine

Autumn Sunset

Falling Leaves

Cupcake

Signature - Dark

Mystery yarn….

CONTEST!

Post a name for the pink/red/brown/white yarn I show in this episode.  Post in the Ravelry thread, Facebook post, Instagram post, or in YouTube for this episode!  Winner to be named in the next episode and they’ll get a skein of the yarn!

 

Episode 16 – All the things…

 

 

Episode 16  – All the things…
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Podcasts referenced:
Lucky Jenny Podcast, Jenny (RVAJenny)

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

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Malabrigo Nube - Pocion

Selfish Knitting:
Knit Collage knitting!

Hoodie Cowl in “Gypsy Garden - Bubblegum Twist
Cozy Coccoon Pillow in “Pixie Dust - Boho Blush, Sister - Ivory

Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey

Victorian Yuletide Ornaments - by Jenn Sheelen

Dug the Dog Socks

Beverage of Choice:
Pioneer Beer Company - The new Frontier Double California Style IPA

What I’m Stylin’:

Starlight Blooms Shawl - by Jenn Sheelen

Showin’ off:

Fall Dug the Dog Sock Blank

Willy Nilly Flowers Sock Blank

The Cozy Knitter August Sock Colorway

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:
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!

Oct-DecFUN 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)

Eternity Ranch Knits yarn


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 Cursed by Heather Graham

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

Now Knit-Reading:

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

Devil’s Mistriss by Heather Graham

Grey by E L James
 

What’s up with my patterns and...?:
Halloween jars!

Jack-o’-Lantern Jar - Tosh Merino Light

Night & Day Jar - Sara’s Texture Crafts Sparkle Sock

New sock pattern in the works…
Announcement…

 

Episode 15 - Gone Fishin'

Episode 15  – Gone Fishin’
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Podcasts referenced:
Sunshine and Bubblegum Podcast - Lynne (SunshineBubblegum)

Legacy Knitz Podcast - Chelsea (chelseaknitz)  & Sue (knit24)

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

Kino Knits Podcast - Mary (Kino)

 

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Siobhan Crafts “Cake” inspired rolags

Selfish Knitting:
Knit Collage knitting!

Hoodie Cowl in “Gypsy Garden - Bubblegum Twist
Wildflower Sailor Necklace in “Wildflower - Pine Green
Cozy Coccoon Pillow in “Pixie Dust - Boho Blush, Sister - Ivory
Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey

Riley Rose Shawl by Jen Lassonde

Pixie Petals by Jenn Sheelen

Beverage of Choice:
Flying Dog - Nugget Single Hop Imperial IPA

What I’m Stylin’:

Starlight Blooms Shawl - by Jenn Sheelen

Showin’ off:

Dug the Dog Socks!

Legacy Knitz - Sarah Sanderson “Snazzy Toes”

Felted trivet & coasters

Knitting mug

Row One Yarn prize pack!  

Eternity Ranch Knits Yarn and Project Bag from Tami (Tami74)


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-DecFUN 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

Episode 14 – What'd you do?!

Episode 14  – What'd you do?!

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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– DecFUN 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...
 

Episode 13 - Honey Do List

 

Episode 13  – Honey Do List

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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!

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...

Episode 12 – Sock Blocked!

Episode 12  – Sock Blocked!

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

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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

 

Episode 11 – Sock Blank Enabler…

Episode 11  – Sock Blank Enabler…

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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)

YarnderWomanMelinda (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