Episode 326: Confetti & Big Feelings

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 326 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included:

  • Off the Needles
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Knitting in Passing
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu & Mandi’s Makings

Off the Needles

Neckerchief #2

  • Pattern: none
  • Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy
  • Needles: US 6 (4 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Goldwing Sweater

  • Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck
  • Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Nearly done with the ribbing now!

Log Cabin Blanket

  • Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel
  • Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024)
  • Hook: I (5.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry.
  • Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)’s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post.
  • Progress: 30 squares completed!
  • I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with.  I found a YouTube video to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch.

Confetti Cannon Socks

  • Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • New base for Woolens & Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base.
  • About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal
  • Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock.

Big Feelings Socks

  • Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock.

Deschain

  • Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup
  • Needles: US 10 (6 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top.

Tray-mat

  • Pattern: None
  • Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn
  • Hook: H (5.9 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: I have crocheted around 5 inches so far.

Brainstorming

Blanket options I’m considering

  • No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho (free knitting pattern)
  • Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry

Project to bring to France

  • Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free Ravelry knitting pattern
  • Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can)

From the Armchair

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Amazon Affiliate Link.

In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. Amazon Affiliate Link.

I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. Amazon Affiliate Link.

Watching:

  • Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3

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Knitting in Passing

  • David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates!

KAL News

Pigskin Party ’26 Details

  • Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27
  • Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry
  • Sign up (must be registered to win) – opened 8/19
  • Rules (includes changes made for the ’26 season)
  • Finish a Project?
  • Check your Stats on the Scoreboard
  • Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread
  • Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)
    • Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread
    • Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

Updates for this episode:

  • The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from Fitness by Mara) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack!
  • Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Details in this Ravelry Thread.
  • Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out click here and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes.

Events

On a Happy Note

  • Laura’s Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz’s Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley.
  • Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at Company Theatre
  • Riley getting off to college successfully!
  • Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show
  • Facetime tour of Riley’s dorm
  • Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France!
  • A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she’s building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks.
  • Megg and I went to Liz’s band, Safe Journey’s, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on Instagram. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at 195 District Park. We really enjoyed the Guild Brewery beers and seltzer.
  • Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress.

Quote of the Week

“Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That’s why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe.”

―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

No episode on 9/15. I’ll be in Paris!

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Thank you for tuning in!

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