Episode 327: Paris, Pretzels and Paving

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 327 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, 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

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, AdoreKnit, Doolittle Yarnery & Starfish Fibers

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Tapestry Socks

  • Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Tapestry Colorway
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Nazari 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 ran out of yarn and lost the ball band. I need to re-assess.

Swiss Placemat

  • Pattern: none. Chained 52 to start. Working in linen stitch
  • Yarn: Save the Yarn Albert (80% cotton/20% alpaca) in colorway 8238 (green)- 3 skeins purchased in Basel Switzerland
  • Hook: G (4.0 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Cast on another linen stitch placemat. This one for our dining room or kitchen island. Chained 52 to start on this one.

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: Picked up first sleeve. Working through decreases.

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
  • About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal
  • Progress: I am beyond heel on the second sock.

Brainstorming

  • I need to cast on a worsted hat for Laura (but first I have to find the yarn). I think I’ll make the Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits (Pro Shop Sponsor)- $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
  • At Rhinebeck I may buy yarn for the Oporto Tee by Suzanne Sommer $8.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
  • How cool is this Spiderweb dress- crochet pattern from Etsy?! Maybe for next Halloween?

From the Armchair

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In My Travels

Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France!

Yarn stores visited

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) – opens 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 in this episode

  • Help us welcome Laura (LauraKnitsPA) to our Commissioner Team!
  • Check out the Official Pigskin ’26 Logo bags available from AdoreKnit. Check out my unboxing of the tote Steph gifted me on Instagram.
  • Check out our PIG chat threads in the Ravelry group
  • Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October) is Doolittle Yarnery. Find the Knit/Crochet in Black merch here if you want to join in. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread.
  • The Tailgate Talk Challenge has begun! Check out the Ravelry Thread.
  • Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November) is Fangirl Fibers. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread. We hope you’ll join us and make a DK gift for someone you love.
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December): Suburban Stitcher– festive fun
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January): Yarnaceous Fibers– challenge TBD

Events

On a Happy Note

  • Babysitting fun with Gabriella and Zachary.
  • Driveway paving!!
  • The slightly slower pace of fall and getting out for walks with my friend.
  • Labor Day weekend pool time with family and friends.
  • In Colmar, Marta was looking for a pretzel and thought she saw one but it had feet!
  • I took an adult tap and jazz class at my friend’s dancing school.
  • Dan & Shay concert with Riley & getting to see her school.
  • Seeing my friend Nathan in Damn Yankees

Quote of the Week

“There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees – as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again.” – Ruth Ahmed

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