Episode 145: Nashville with GramCracker

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 145 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:
  • Off the Needles
  • On the Needles
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • In my Travels
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • On a Happy Note
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: The Woolly Thistle, Sunsoaked Yarns, Infinite Twist
Thanks to Mom for joining me! It’s always so much fun!
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Off the Needles

  • Pattern: Rafa’s hat (free) by Joji Locatelli
  • Yarn: Swan’s Island Sterling Collection Worsted ( 85% Merino, 15% Alpaca) gray/blue color
  • Needles: US 5
  • Size: Small2924E956-BC62-442A-BA1D-C44434FA46582FC65D36-FDB7-4CAF-B956-AB0888840FFD

On the Needles

  • Pattern: Henry’s Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
  • Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color
  • Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) (called for US 3– too loose)
  • We got chatting about our fake, plastic bunny Henrietta who lived in the bushes outside our house growing up. This is where she lived, but I can’t find a photo of her.8B674195-A668-4B61-A214-A6932903D8DF
  • Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 (DK) & Skacel Kenzie (worsted)
  • Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams
  • Cast on 48 stitches
  • I’m using the Cate’s Clasp Weft join to change yarns64277FD0-3A9F-4727-BFA9-BD655A0CFE47
  • Yarn: Patons Kroy
  • Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm)
  • Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams66AC8713-8D8D-452C-BCA1-0F62FEEBF0D2

Brainstorming

  • Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion $6.50 crochet pattern for Oisin8A07924A-B558-4013-BE74-28C6C0C8D029

From the Armchair

In My Travels

Mom and I shared a lot of stories and highlights from our trip to Nashville!E731F69B-844B-4907-B57C-5DC76951F92F
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Meeting Charles EstenE011730A-9399-4EC4-A913-564FECB9304F
Mom + Dad at the Grand Ole Opry

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2018

  • Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy– and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
  • September Post
  • August winner announced! Tune in!
  • Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media
Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List
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  • Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
  • Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
  • Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
  • Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
  • Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
Details Discussed on This Episode:
Pro Shop Sponsors
-Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO-
Field Sponsors
-Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO-

Events

2018 Box O’ Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.
On a Happy Note
  • Millie’s funny story about going into first grade!2018-09-04 10.09.46
  • (Mom) making Ripie & Gramcracker videos on YouTube
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