• Pattern:Turn a Square Hat
• Yarn: Leading Men Fiber Arts
• Needles: US 5 & 7
• Cast on 96. 6.5 inches before decrease for the crown

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (within 3 yards) . Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. Finish up that skein and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• December Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media
• Tune in to see if you won!

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December:Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• Tune in to see if you won a prize for the November Interception or November participation.
• Reminder: December Interception: Craft a Team– is ON!
• We are also running the ever-favorite WIPs Interception
• If you have any questions, please post in the Questions Thread.

Contest, News & Notes

 

Life in Focus

• Mom mentioned Scavenger Life podcast on Youtube
• Some things I’ve been looking at:
• 10 Steps to Plan Your Best Year Yet
• Gretchen Rubin’s Essential 7
• How to Plan Your Best Year Ever
• The Year Compass
• Download on reflecting on your year from The Quiet Brave
• The Life Coach School podcast: Review Your Year + Goal Setting

On a Happy Note

• Celebrating Dan’s Birthday
• Funky nutcracker – featuring my niece Emelyn
• I planned a surprise for my niece Aila for Giraffe Mommy’s birthday but had to work. Dropped off gift for her instead.
• My friend Laura coming to visit after Christmas!!

Quote of the Week

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy– and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• November Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

Events

Contest, News & Notes

Riley Rose Cowl Contest– Winner will be announced next time

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

• Estate sale shopping and finding vintage dress for $2
• Buying Christmas tree Michaels. I got the 7.5 foot pre-lit Quick Set Washington Pine Artificial Tree with Clear Lights by Ashland
• Thanksgiving weekend!

Quote of the Week

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Friendly Sonya by AradiyaToys on Etsy $6.99
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport in Cream, custard and Almond
• Hook: B 2.25mm 

• Pattern: Amigurumi Dog Pattern available on Etsy from Diminu $4.01
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable in Chocolate and Soft Taupe. Cream (nose) in stash acrylic worsted/Aran weight yarn 

On the Needles

• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: none

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

• Yarn:
  • KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 ( 70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere goat)- DK
  • Skacel Kenzie- worsted: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Alpaca, 10% Angora, 5% Silk
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

• Junegrass Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge
• The Shift-by Andrea Mowry
• Tensile by Emily Green for Brooklyn Tweed.
• Brickyard Swoncho– by Erika Flory Aran weight swoncho (yarn bought at Rhinebeck)

From the Armchair

• Tune in to hear my review of Tin Can Knits’ latest ebook Strange Brew: $22 on Ravelry.
• Check out their colorwork tutorial series 

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy– and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• November Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media
• Tune in to see if you’re the October Slay the Stash WINNER!

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

In this episode: Tune in to hear

• If you won an October Participation Prize or an Interception Prize
• Details about the 10 Grand Prize Packs!

Contest, News & Notes

• I heard about this fun make-a-long from The Ross Farm: use at least 4 ounces of wool from one of the 22 sheep breeds on the Livestock Conservancy’s Priority List- and you can earn prizes.  Receive coupons and gift certificates after you finish projects using wool from 5, 10, and 15 different breeds. Details at  www.rarewool.org
•  We are continuing Slay the Stash in 2019! Want to sponsor- email or PM me on Ravelry?
• My latest pattern, the Riley Rose Cowl is available on Ravelry for $4 OR sign up for my email newsletter and get your copy free!
• Want to win an Indie Untangled Bag- check out my contest thread!

Life in Focus

•  I’ve challenged myself to doing Yoga & Meditation every day in November and am thoroughly enjoying it!
• I moved the social media apps on my phone to the third page. I think it’s helping my productivity.

 

On a Happy Note

• Halloween- Trick or Treating with Oisin and Hattie
• Going to see my niece Aila perform in Annie
• Woodchopping Weekend (fun party despite losing power)
• Going to see Assassins, the musical!

Quote of the Week

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
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• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!