Episode 330: From Dolly, With Love

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 330 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
Some Years Later
Crafty Adventures
Knitting in Passing
KAL News
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:

Suburban Stitcher
Imagined Landscapes -Check out the Wee Three Gnomes knitalong
Fibernymph Dye Works (use code PIGSKINPARTY26 for 20% off your Fibernymph Dye Works purchases this Pigskin Party season!)
Fitness by Mara– coupon code: PIGSKIN will give you 10% off winter class packs.
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Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Zoe Hat

Pattern: Zoe by Alexandra Davidoff ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in Colorway 5185 Tide Pool (teal green)
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Modifications- 2 full repeats of pattern instead of the approx. 1 1/2 that the pattern called for.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

France Socks

Yarn: Phildar Phil Baby + Socks (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the Jaquard Marron 102 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: Finished the first sock. Shortie. Cast on the second.

Suburban Stitcher Socks

Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy Until Kickoff colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Pigskin Party Exclusive Colorway from 2023
Progress: first sock finished. Second one cast on

The Riddle of Steel Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Woolens & Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Riddle of Steel Colorway (with charcoal mini)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress- First sock is done. Second sock is onto the foot.

Cropped Granny Jacket (DK)

Pattern: Cropped Granny Jacket (DK) by Theodora Goes Wild ($9 crochet pattern on Ravelry)
Yarn: Light gray, purple, mustard, pumpkin, teal, darker green/teal, medium brown with with navy blue to bring it all together.
Hook: 4.5 mm
Ravelry Project Page
7 squares done. 10 need the last round. 21 more to go

Brainstorming

Riley texted with a request from her roommates for a Christmas garland

I’m planning to use Sirdar’s Best Christmas Ever book- $22.50. 33 patterns but the blurb says “65 assorted holiday designs in this book. They are a mix of knitting, crochet and a few pom pom designs.”
ALL Ravelry Links: Holly, Gingerbread & Candy Cane, Santa, Elf & Reindeer.

From the Armchair

In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood by Collin Gosselin. Amazon Affiliate Link.
- (To see the Jon Gosselin interview on YouTube click here)
Prep by Curtis Sittenfield. Amazon Affiliate Link.
You Can See Everything Documentary- check it out on IMDB

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Some Years Later

Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder free knitting pattern on Ravelry. Check out my Ravelry Project Page with yarn from Woolens & Nosh.

Crafty Adventures

My last minute Dolly Parton costume. PSA wash off your lash glue thoroughly if you wear false eyelashes

Knitting in Passing

Megg has been working on her needlepoint at dinner and before shows we’ve seen recently so I’m not the only one crafting in public!

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)
Rules (includes changes made for the ’26 season)
Finish a Project?
- Enter for points using the Points Tally Form
- Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends
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

New in this Episode

Quarter 1 Challenge hosted by Doolittle Yarnery if finished! Find details in this Ravelry Thread. Winner Announced
- You can find the 106 projects linked in the chat thread on this Ravelry Page
- Fun projects that I enjoyed
  - Lunation Shawlette knit by hollyelyse- Ravelry Project Page
  - IRL Bandana Cowl knit by fibernymph- Ravelry Project Page (Kacey Knits pattern)
  - Rainbow Skull socks knit by JillianMarieX3- Ravelry Project Page
Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by Fangirl Fibers. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.
Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by Suburban Stitcher. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.
- Holiday Themed item.
Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by Yarnaceous Fibers. Details coming soon. It will be a hat challenge and you’ll get bonus points for using yarn from Yarnaceous Fibers. Use code HatsOff25 to get 25% off in stock yarn at Yarnaceous Fibers until 1/31/27
The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.
November Tailgate Talk- this month’s question is in the Ravelry thread.
October Participation Prize winners announced!

On a Happy Note

Seeing Wicked with Jeff, Megg and some of the kiddos! Sometimes a tech mishap can turn into a lovely night!
Halloween & a last minute decision to dress up as Kenny & Dolly.
The blue tsunami!
To Kill a Mockingbird at the Huntington Theater + trying a new to us Indian rest before!
Seeing Hattie in Beetlejuice Jr!
Grilled cheese and tomato soup (a surprise lunch from Dan)
While this stye has been annoying and painful- but it’s been a nice detox for my face not wearing make-up., I didn’t have to get it drained in the emergency room and I have access to healthcare! It could be a lot worse…
My coworkers all named 1 Christmas movie they can’t go the holiday season without seeing and our goal is to watch each of the movies! I already started
Microsoft outage this week. A bit freeing. But weird. Kept clicking on Outlook out of habit like you flip a light switch even when you know the power is out. It did feel weirdly destabilizing to not have emails. Not sure what that says about my psyche