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.
- Liz (knittykitties) recommended – Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster
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
Thank you for tuning in!
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