Thank you for tuning in to Episode 219 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

• Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Fall is My Favorite Socks

• Yarn: Woolens and Nosh sock in the Fall is my Favorite Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Ravelry Project Page

Whatits Galore Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whatits Galore Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Ravelry Project Page
• Want to try Felici? Consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link
• I found the first sock & finished the second! 

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Pink Moon Sweater

• Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
• Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
• Yarn:
  • Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
  • Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
  • mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
  • Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
  • Marroon- Handspun
• A little bit of lace in the yoke above the colorwork- Pink held double w/ alpaca. First time using a fuzzy yarn
• Ravelry Project Page
• Finished yoke & tried it on. 

Spinning

• Rhapsody Fiber Arts Marina Roving: 50% Angora/50% Merino. 2 oz
• No colorway name

Baker Street Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici and in the Baker Street Colorway & Knit Picks Stroll in Navy
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Ravelry Project Page

Costume Party Socks

• Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Ravelry Project Page

Static Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Static in the Neptune Colorway 
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• First sock 36g. 10 inches from cuff to start of heel flap and about a 10.5 inch foot. 56 sts/ 8 sts per inch gauge.
• Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

• Cozy Winter Sweater Wreath- Ravelry Link to Pattern
  • Heard about this on the Imagined Landscapes Podcast Episode 125.
• Among Us characters requested by Millie. She selected this pattern of those available on Ravelry-  Ravelry Pattern Link.
• Alien for Oisin & a toy for Hattie (no specific patterns in mind yet)
• Socks for Megg
• Riley- said she wants something to match me… need to chat more about that.
• I need to solicit toy/other knits requests for other kids

I am planning to donate the hats I knit to Donate Snap Hats to Knit the Rainbow

All garments can be delivered to KtR at the address below either by mail or via scheduled drop-off.

456 W 167th St. Unit 1D

New York, NY 10032

From the Armchair

• The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai- still reading but very much enjoying. 
  • Bookshop Affiliate Link
  • Amazon Affiliate Link
• Liz (knittykitties) recommended – Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster
  • Bookshop Affiliate Link
  • Amazon Affiliate Link

In My Travels

• Tune in to hear about our recent family trip to Florida- including Disney World!

KAL News

Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21Important Links:

• Official Rules (Google Doc)
• Register to Play! (Google Form)
• Points Tally Form (Google Form)
• Sponsor List (Google Doc)
• Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)
• Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread
• Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)
• Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they’re posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)
• Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using#DCSPigskinEndZoneDance
• Check out your standings (and others’) on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)
• Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)
• Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Check out the details of the November Interception:

• Fancy Footwork Challenge hosted by Shanalines Designs- Ravelry Link or Website Link
• Check out Shana’s Ravelry bundle for ideas!

The October Interception Winner will be announced on the next episode.

Events

Fiber Festival of New England– November 6 & 7th Springfield, MA

Life in Focus

Tune in to hear my update on my 21 for 2021 list.

On a Happy Note

• Disney- a very generous gift from my parents.
• Riding rides with the kids at Disney!
• Visiting my cousins Gayle and Meagan, especially seeing Gayle’s new place and the area where she’s building her new house. 
• Woodchopping weekend.
• October zoom with Patrons. I am so grateful for you and always have a blast hanging out. Check out my Patreon Page for more details. 
• The Yarnaics talked about wearing a shawl a day in October. I got a late start but am enjoying wearing them (almost) daily.
• I purchased an Apple Watch! Any tips, app suggestions or things I should know? 

Quote of the Week

“Progress is not possible with deviation.” Frank Zappa

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