Thank you for tuning in to Episode 329 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li draggable="false"> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> Brainstorming </li> <li draggable="false"> From the Armchair </li> <li draggable="false"> Knitting in Passing </li> <li draggable="false"> In my Travels </li> <li draggable="false"> KAL News </li> <li draggable="false"> Events </li> <li draggable="false"> On a Happy Note </li> <li draggable="false"> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a draggable="false" href="https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Stitched by Jessalu</a>, <a draggable="false" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchinwithyarn">Stitchin With Yarn</a>, <a draggable="false" href= "http://upnorthyarns.etsy.com">UP North Yarns</a> & <a draggable="false" href="https://www.chitchatknits.com">Chit Chat Knits</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Big Feelings Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway) </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-264" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> 19th pair of socks. 7 to go to meet my goal for the year. </li> </ul> Moosonee Sweater <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moosonee-sweater" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> & <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.goodnightday.ca/product/knitting-pattern-moosonee-sweater" rev="en_rl_none">good night, day website</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> This is a pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one I knit for my friend Megg: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/nanaimo-cardigan" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> link). </li> <li draggable="false"> Started 10/22/24 and finished it almost exactly 2 years later. </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pumpkin jar cozy <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: none </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Skipper in 650 Nantucket Red </li> <li draggable="false"> Hooks: E (3.5 mm) for base & D (3.25 mm) for sides </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/pumpkin-jar-cozy" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn purchased in 2025 Greater Boston Yarn crawl </li> <li draggable="false"> 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video can be <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/pI3Hcj_AI8k" rev="en_rl_none">found here</a> </li> </ul> Paris socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Phildar Phil Baby + Socks (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the Jaquard Marron 102 colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-268" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: about half way through first sock. </li> </ul> Zoe Hat <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Zoe by Alexandra Davidoff ($6 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zoe-25" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Berrocco Vintage </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/zoe" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Suburban Stitcher Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy Until Kickoff colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-267" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Pigskin Party Exclusive Colorway from 2023 </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: more than half way through first sock. </li> </ul> Cozy Clusters Blanket <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (<a draggable="false" href= "https://leeleeknits.com/cozy-clusters-free-crochet-baby-blanket-pattern/" rev="en_rl_none">free</a> & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed </li> <li draggable="false"> Hooks: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cozy-clusters-baby-blanket-6" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange </li> <li draggable="false"> Plan 40x60 blanket. </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: 4 rows complete as of the last episode. At least 6 more now. Enjoy this in the evening. </li> </ul> Olga Sweater <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Olga Sweater by Petite Knit ($8 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olga-sweater" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> & Petite Knit <a draggable="false" href="https://www.petiteknit.com/en/products/olga-sweater" rev= "en_rl_none">Website</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: MC: Battenkill Fiber House Blend Fingering (Corriedale, Merino, Romney Blend) (color is very light gray) -4 skeins, CC: Plied Yarn North Ave Scrap Pack </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/olga-sweater" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li draggable="false"> Riley searched Ravelry for sweaters we could crochet to have matching Rhinebeck sweaters for next year. Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb ($9 crochet pattern available on <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lowrider-jumper" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> + Iron Lamb <a draggable="false" href= "https://ironlamb.co.uk/products/lowrider-jumper-crochet-pattern-downloadable-pdf" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> I recently wore a cropped sweater I purchased in Paris with long navy dress. Loving it! Makes me want to knit all the cropped sweaters! Do you have ideas for me? </li> </ul> From the Armchair <ul> <li draggable="false"> Partita by Barbara Kingsolver. <a draggable= "false" href="https://link.amazon/B071O3l1X" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. <a draggable="false" href="https://link.amazon/B07ztLxwt" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Back Where We Started by Becca Freeman. <a draggable="false" href="https://link.amazon/B06G8fZIP" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> </ul> I also talked about a book event I went to for Back Where We Started where Becca was in conversation with Emma Brodie who wrote the book, Into the Blue- <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/43Ao5Uf" rev="en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared a story from the book event where my neighbor asked about learning to fix mistakes. In My Travels Tune in to hear about Rhinebeck 2026 KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li draggable="false"> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li draggable="false"> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rev="en_rl_none">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rev="en_rl_none">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li draggable="false"> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Enter for points using the <a draggable= "false" href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rev="en_rl_none">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Share in the End Zone Dance <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Check your <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rev="en_rl_none">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Have a Question? Post it in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415388" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Thread </li> <li draggable="false"> Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415549" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415555" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Updates in this Episode <ul> <li draggable="false"> Check out everything on the <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552/1-25#3" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry schedule</a> for the upcoming months including these challenges </li> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4417475" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Closes end of October. Prize announced in next episode. </li> <li draggable="false"> The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4422334" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread.</a> </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://fangirlfibers.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Fangirl Fibers</a>. Find details in this <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> DK gift </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Suburban Stitcher</a>. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4421723/1-25#1" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> FO 75g not yards </li> <li draggable="false"> Holiday theme </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>. Details coming soon. </li> <li draggable="false"> Tune in to hear September Prize Winners! </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li draggable="false"> November 7 & 8: <a draggable="false" href="https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> <li draggable="false"> January 23 & 24, 2027- <a draggable= "false" href="https://www.sunkissedfiberfestival.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Sunkissed Fiber Festival</a> in Dover, FL </li> <li draggable="false"> January 29 & 30- <a draggable="false" href="https://www.houstonfiberfest.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Houston Fiber Fest</a> in Houston TX </li> <li draggable="false"> January 17, March 7th- <a draggable="false" href="https://www.russellsgc.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Farm Fiber Days</a> at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li draggable="false"> At Rhinebeck, our friend Jenni was crocheting candy corn for a bunting. Pretended she was wearing them as bikini. Hilarity ensued. </li> <li draggable="false"> Dad and I had dinner with our friends before we helped them fill the U-Haul with more of moms eBay stock to bring to Vegas to sell. </li> <li draggable="false"> Megg and I went to see Operation Mincemeat in Boston. </li> <li draggable="false"> The first quiet weekend in about a month! </li> <li draggable="false"> Love is Blind Boston & Season 3 of Nobody Wants This. </li> <li draggable="false"> Seeing my first new Monstera leaf unfurl </li> </ul> Quote of the Week Though still very far from being perfect girls, each was slowly learning, in her own way, one of the three lessons all are the better for knowing – that cheerfulness can change misfortune into love and friends; that in ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same; and that the power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely. –Louisa May Alcott ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 329 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 Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Stitchin With Yarn, UP North Yarns & Chit Chat Knits Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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 19th pair of socks. 7 to go to meet my goal for the year. Moosonee Sweater Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & good night, day website. Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm) This is a pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one I knit for my friend Megg: Ravelry link). Started 10/22/24 and finished it almost exactly 2 years later. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pumpkin jar cozy Pattern: none Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Skipper in 650 Nantucket Red Hooks: E (3.5 mm) for base & D (3.25 mm) for sides Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased in 2025 Greater Boston Yarn crawl 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video can be found here Paris 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: about half way through first sock. Zoe Hat Pattern: Zoe by Alexandra Davidoff ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Berrocco Vintage Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 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: more than half way through first sock. Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed Hooks: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange Plan 40x60 blanket. Progress: 4 rows complete as of the last episode. At least 6 more now. Enjoy this in the evening. Olga Sweater Pattern: Olga Sweater by Petite Knit ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Petite Knit Website) Yarn: MC: Battenkill Fiber House Blend Fingering (Corriedale, Merino, Romney Blend) (color is very light gray) -4 skeins, CC: Plied Yarn North Ave Scrap Pack Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Riley searched Ravelry for sweaters we could crochet to have matching Rhinebeck sweaters for next year. Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb ($9 crochet pattern available on Ravelry + Iron Lamb website) I recently wore a cropped sweater I purchased in Paris with long navy dress. Loving it! Makes me want to knit all the cropped sweaters! Do you have ideas for me? From the Armchair Partita by Barbara Kingsolver. Amazon Affiliate Link Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Amazon Affiliate Link Back Where We Started by Becca Freeman. Amazon Affiliate Link I also talked about a book event I went to for Back Where We Started where Becca was in conversation with Emma Brodie who wrote the book, Into the Blue- Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared a story from the book event where my neighbor asked about learning to fix mistakes. In My Travels Tune in to hear about Rhinebeck 2026 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 Updates in this Episode Check out everything on the Ravelry schedule for the upcoming months including these challenges Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. Closes end of October. Prize announced in next episode. The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by Fangirl Fibers. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. DK gift Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by Suburban Stitcher. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. FO 75g not yards Holiday theme Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by Yarnaceous Fibers. Details coming soon. Tune in to hear September Prize Winners! Events November 7 & 8: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA January 23 & 24, 2027- Sunkissed Fiber Festival in Dover, FL January 29 & 30- Houston Fiber Fest in Houston TX January 17, March 7th- Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA On a Happy Note At Rhinebeck, our friend Jenni was crocheting candy corn for a bunting. Pretended she was wearing them as bikini. Hilarity ensued. Dad and I had dinner with our friends before we helped them fill the U-Haul with more of moms eBay stock to bring to Vegas to sell. Megg and I went to see Operation Mincemeat in Boston. The first quiet weekend in about a month! Love is Blind Boston & Season 3 of Nobody Wants This. Seeing my first new Monstera leaf unfurl Quote of the Week Though still very far from being perfect girls, each was slowly learning, in her own way, one of the three lessons all are the better for knowing – that cheerfulness can change misfortune into love and friends; that in ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same; and that the power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely. –Louisa May Alcott ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 329 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> Brainstorming </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Knitting in Passing </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stitched by Jessalu</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchinwithyarn" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stitchin With Yarn</a>, <a href="http://upnorthyarns.etsy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">UP North Yarns</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.chitchatknits.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chit Chat Knits</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Big Feelings Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-264" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> 19th pair of socks. 7 to go to meet my goal for the year. </li> </ul> Moosonee Sweater <ul> <li> Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moosonee-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.goodnightday.ca/product/knitting-pattern-moosonee-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">good night, day website</a>. </li> <li> Yarn: Wool Ease Thick &amp; Quick in Deep Lagoon </li> <li> Needles: US 13, 17 &amp; 19 (9, 12 &amp; 15 mm) </li> <li> This is a pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one I knit for my friend Megg: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/nanaimo-cardigan" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> link). </li> <li> Started 10/22/24 and finished it almost exactly 2 years later. </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Pumpkin jar cozy <ul> <li> Pattern: none </li> <li> Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Skipper in 650 Nantucket Red </li> <li> Hooks: E (3.5 mm) for base &amp; D (3.25 mm) for sides </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/pumpkin-jar-cozy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Yarn purchased in 2025 Greater Boston Yarn crawl </li> <li> 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video can be <a href="https://youtu.be/pI3Hcj_AI8k" rel="noopener noreferrer">found here</a> </li> </ul> Paris socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Phildar Phil Baby + Socks (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the Jaquard Marron 102 colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-268" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Progress: about half way through first sock. </li> </ul> Zoe Hat <ul> <li> Pattern: Zoe by Alexandra Davidoff ($6 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zoe-25" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: Berrocco Vintage </li> <li> Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) &amp; US 7 (4.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/zoe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Suburban Stitcher Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy Until Kickoff colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-267" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Pigskin Party Exclusive Colorway from 2023 </li> <li> Progress: more than half way through first sock. </li> </ul> Cozy Clusters Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (<a href="https://leeleeknits.com/cozy-clusters-free-crochet-baby-blanket-pattern/" rel="noopener noreferrer">free</a> &amp; paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) </li> <li> Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed </li> <li> Hooks: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cozy-clusters-baby-blanket-6" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange </li> <li> Plan 40x60 blanket. </li> <li> Progress: 4 rows complete as of the last episode. At least 6 more now. Enjoy this in the evening. </li> </ul> Olga Sweater <ul> <li> Pattern: Olga Sweater by Petite Knit ($8 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olga-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> &amp; Petite Knit <a href="https://www.petiteknit.com/en/products/olga-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: MC: Battenkill Fiber House Blend Fingering (Corriedale, Merino, Romney Blend) (color is very light gray) -4 skeins, CC: Plied Yarn North Ave Scrap Pack </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/olga-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li> Riley searched Ravelry for sweaters we could crochet to have matching Rhinebeck sweaters for next year. Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb ($9 crochet pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lowrider-jumper" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> + Iron Lamb <a href="https://ironlamb.co.uk/products/lowrider-jumper-crochet-pattern-downloadable-pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>) </li> <li> I recently wore a cropped sweater I purchased in Paris with long navy dress. Loving it! Makes me want to knit all the cropped sweaters! Do you have ideas for me? </li> </ul> From the Armchair <ul> <li> Partita by Barbara Kingsolver. <a href="https://link.amazon/B071O3l1X" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. <a href="https://link.amazon/B07ztLxwt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> Back Where We Started by Becca Freeman. <a href="https://link.amazon/B06G8fZIP" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a> </li> </ul> I also talked about a book event I went to for Back Where We Started where Becca was in conversation with Emma Brodie who wrote the book, Into the Blue- <a href="https://amzn.to/43Ao5Uf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared a story from the book event where my neighbor asked about learning to fix mistakes. In My Travels Tune in to hear about Rhinebeck 2026 KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li> Enter for points using the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rel="noopener noreferrer">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li> Share in the End Zone Dance <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li> Check your <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li> Have a Question? Post it in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415388" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Thread </li> <li> Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) </li> <ul> <li> Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415549" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> <li> Coupons &amp; deals from our Sponsors can be found in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415555" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Updates in this Episode <ul> <li> Check out everything on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552/1-25#3" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry schedule</a> for the upcoming months including these challenges </li> <li> Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by <a href="http://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4417475" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li> Closes end of October. Prize announced in next episode. </li> <li> The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4422334" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread.</a> </li> </ul> <li> Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by <a href="http://fangirlfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fangirl Fibers</a>. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li> DK gift </li> </ul> <li> Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by <a href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suburban Stitcher</a>. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4421723/1-25#1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <ul> <li> FO 75g not yards </li> <li> Holiday theme </li> </ul> <li> Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by <a href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>. Details coming soon. </li> <li> Tune in to hear September Prize Winners! </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li> November 7 &amp; 8: <a href="https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> <li> January 23 &amp; 24, 2027- <a href="https://www.sunkissedfiberfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sunkissed Fiber Festival</a> in Dover, FL </li> <li> January 29 &amp; 30- <a href="https://www.houstonfiberfest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houston Fiber Fest</a> in Houston TX </li> <li> January 17, March 7th- <a href="https://www.russellsgc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Farm Fiber Days</a> at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li> At Rhinebeck, our friend Jenni was crocheting candy corn for a bunting. Pretended she was wearing them as bikini. Hilarity ensued. </li> <li> Dad and I had dinner with our friends before we helped them fill the U-Haul with more of moms eBay stock to bring to Vegas to sell. </li> <li> Megg and I went to see Operation Mincemeat in Boston. </li> <li> The first quiet weekend in about a month! </li> <li> Love is Blind Boston &amp; Season 3 of Nobody Wants This. </li> <li> Seeing my first new Monstera leaf unfurl </li> </ul> Quote of the Week Though still very far from being perfect girls, each was slowly learning, in her own way, one of the three lessons all are the better for knowing – that cheerfulness can change misfortune into love and friends; that in ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same; and that the power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely. –Louisa May Alcott ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 329: Rhinebeck Mojo

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 328 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li draggable="false"> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> From the Armchair </li> <li draggable="false"> Some Years Later </li> <li draggable="false"> Knitting in Passing </li> <li draggable="false"> KAL News </li> <li draggable="false"> Events </li> <li draggable="false"> Contest, News & Notes </li> <li draggable="false"> On a Happy Note </li> <li draggable="false"> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWanderingPurl" rev="en_rl_none">The Wandering Purl</a>, <a draggable="false" href= "http://heartandsquirrel.com" rev="en_rl_none">Heart & Squirrel</a>, Keri'd From Fleece on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kerid-from-fleece" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>, <a draggable="false" href= "https://wips-chainz.square.site/" rev="en_rl_none">WIPs & Chainz</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Riley's Halloween Garland <ul> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rileys-dorm-halloween-garland" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Forgot to share last time. </li> <li draggable="false"> 4 candy corn (one for each roommate), 1 bat, 2 pumpkins, 1 witch hat, 1 ghost, a few different leaves </li> <li draggable="false"> I used a foundation hdc (in orange)as the strand that holds it all together figuring that would be a bit sturdier than just a chain stitch. </li> </ul> Confetti Cannon Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Woolens & Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon colorway (30g mini in teal) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-263" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal </li> </ul> Goldwing Sweater <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (<a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/wound-up-fiber-arts-3-ply-dk-500yds" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> page for handspun details) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/goldwing" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins The Riddle of Steel Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Woolens & Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Riddle of Steel Colorway (with charcoal mini) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-266" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the Colorway: Conan the Barbarian Reference- stripes of rusty orange, green, gray and brown. Each colors has 2 tones with a thin stripe of charcoal in between and then a thicker band of charcoal between each of the color sets. </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress- almost to heel of first sock </li> </ul> Big Feelings Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway) </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-264" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the Colorway: wider stripes of dark denim blue, lighter dusty blue, pink, pumpkin orange, dusty butter yellow, forest green, lighter grassy green. Thin 1-2 round stripes of cream between. Found an old Woolens & Nosh mini in med blue for heel. </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: just turned heel of second sock. </li> </ul> Suburban Stitcher Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy UNtil Kickoff colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-267" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Pigskin Party colorway from __ </li> <li draggable="false"> Just started the cuff. Good Rhinebeck project. </li> </ul> Cozy clusters blanket <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (<a draggable="false" href= "https://leeleeknits.com/cozy-clusters-free-crochet-baby-blanket-pattern/" rev="en_rl_none">free</a> & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed </li> <li draggable="false"> Hooks: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cozy-clusters-baby-blanket-6" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange </li> <li draggable="false"> Math based on previous project. 53 clusters wide x 30 clusters high gave me a blanket that's 34" wide by 28 inches high. 53 clusters times 30= 1590 clusters. 418g used= .262g per cluster . </li> <li draggable="false"> Plan 40x60 blanket. 136 chains= 66 clusters by 64== 4224 clusters- 1106g (plus border) </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: 4 rows complete </li> </ul> Neckerchief <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-scarf-2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) using cast on and basic increases from my Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-<a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/millie-margaret-shawl" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards. </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: At least half way through the center section now. Started March just picked back up </li> </ul> From the Armchair <ul> <li draggable="false"> Under Story by Chloe Benjamin. <a draggable= "false" href="https://link.amazon/B0eVhpT52" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Ruin by Lily Brooks-Dalton. <a draggable= "false" href="https://link.amazon/B093i1dNk" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul> Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later Strathcona Sweater <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> or on the <a draggable="false" href= "https://goodnightday.bigcartel.com/product/knitting-pattern-strathcona-sweater" rev="en_rl_none">Good Night, Day website)</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) </li> <li draggable="false"> Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/strathcona-sweater" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Knitting in Passing I shared a brief story about an interaction with a lady on the train about my sock knitting. KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li draggable="false"> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li draggable="false"> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rev="en_rl_none">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rev="en_rl_none">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li draggable="false"> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Enter for points using the <a draggable= "false" href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rev="en_rl_none">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Share in the End Zone Dance <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Check your <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rev="en_rl_none">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Have a Question? Post it in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415388" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Thread </li> <li draggable="false"> Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415549" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415555" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Updates in this Episode: <ul> <li draggable="false"> Check out everything on the <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552/1-25#3" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry schedule</a> for the upcoming months including these challenges </li> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4417475" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://fangirlfibers.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Fangirl Fibers</a>. Find details in this <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Suburban Stitcher</a>. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4421723/1-25#1" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by <a draggable="false" href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>. Details coming soon. </li> <li draggable="false"> The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4422334" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread.</a> </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li draggable="false"> Friday 10/16- <a draggable="false" href= "https://indieuntangled.com/rhinebeck/" rev="en_rl_none">Indie Untangled</a> in Saugerties, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- <a draggable="false" href="https://www.woolenaffair.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Woolen Affair</a> in Kingston, NY (2p on I'll be there) </li> <li draggable="false"> October 17 & 18: <a draggable="false" href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rev="en_rl_none">NY State Sheep & Wool Festival</a> in Rhinebeck, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> November 7: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> </ul> Contest, News & Notes Teaching OMG Sock knitting class at <a draggable="false" href="http://www.stacisstitches.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Staci's Stitches</a> starting in January. Thursday nights 6:30-8:30 for 5 classes. On a Happy Note <ul> <li draggable="false"> Garret got his license </li> <li draggable="false"> My niece Hattie got parts in upcoming productions of Beetlejuice and Frozen! </li> <li draggable="false"> Megg and I went to see a local production of the musical Rocky Horror. </li> <li draggable="false"> Celebrating Dad's birthday. </li> <li draggable="false"> My boss and my friend Kris both walked the Jimmy Fund walk in memory of my mom (among other people of course) </li> <li draggable="false"> Apple Picking </li> <li draggable="false"> Laura's visit including Winnie the Pooh pajamas at <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.primark.com/en-us/c/collabs/disney/winnie-the-pooh" rev="en_rl_none">Primark</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> All of the beautiful foliage! </li> <li draggable="false"> My first batch of homemade applesauce. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people. — Jens Stoltenberg <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/jens_stoltenberg_640351?utm_source=share&utm_medium=copy" rev= "en_rl_none">https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/jens_stoltenberg_640351</a> ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 328 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 From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: The Wandering Purl, Heart & Squirrel, Keri'd From Fleece on Ravelry, WIPs & Chainz Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Riley's Halloween Garland Ravelry Project Page Forgot to share last time. 4 candy corn (one for each roommate), 1 bat, 2 pumpkins, 1 witch hat, 1 ghost, a few different leaves I used a foundation hdc (in orange)as the strand that holds it all together figuring that would be a bit sturdier than just a chain stitch. Confetti Cannon 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 Confetti Cannon colorway (30g mini in teal) 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 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 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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 About the Colorway: Conan the Barbarian Reference- stripes of rusty orange, green, gray and brown. Each colors has 2 tones with a thin stripe of charcoal in between and then a thicker band of charcoal between each of the color sets. Progress- almost to heel of 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 About the Colorway: wider stripes of dark denim blue, lighter dusty blue, pink, pumpkin orange, dusty butter yellow, forest green, lighter grassy green. Thin 1-2 round stripes of cream between. Found an old Woolens & Nosh mini in med blue for heel. Progress: just turned heel of second sock. 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 colorway from __ Just started the cuff. Good Rhinebeck project. Cozy clusters blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed Hooks: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange Math based on previous project. 53 clusters wide x 30 clusters high gave me a blanket that's 34" wide by 28 inches high. 53 clusters times 30= 1590 clusters. 418g used= .262g per cluster . Plan 40x60 blanket. 136 chains= 66 clusters by 64== 4224 clusters- 1106g (plus border) Progress: 4 rows complete Neckerchief Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on Ravelry) using cast on and basic increases from my Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-Ravelry Yarn: Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards. Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Progress: At least half way through the center section now. Started March just picked back up From the Armchair Under Story by Chloe Benjamin. Amazon Affiliate Link. Ruin by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page Knitting in Passing I shared a brief story about an interaction with a lady on the train about my sock knitting. 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 Updates in this Episode: Check out everything on the Ravelry schedule for the upcoming months including these challenges Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. 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. Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by Yarnaceous Fibers. Details coming soon. The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this Ravelry Thread. Events Friday 10/16- Indie Untangled in Saugerties, NY Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- Woolen Affair in Kingston, NY (2p on I'll be there) October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA Contest, News & Notes Teaching OMG Sock knitting class at Staci's Stitches starting in January. Thursday nights 6:30-8:30 for 5 classes. On a Happy Note Garret got his license My niece Hattie got parts in upcoming productions of Beetlejuice and Frozen! Megg and I went to see a local production of the musical Rocky Horror. Celebrating Dad's birthday. My boss and my friend Kris both walked the Jimmy Fund walk in memory of my mom (among other people of course) Apple Picking Laura's visit including Winnie the Pooh pajamas at Primark All of the beautiful foliage! My first batch of homemade applesauce. Quote of the Week When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people. — Jens Stoltenberg https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/jens_stoltenberg_640351 ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 328 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Some Years Later </li> <li> Knitting in Passing </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Contest, News &amp; Notes </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWanderingPurl" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Wandering Purl</a>, <a href="http://heartandsquirrel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Heart &amp; Squirrel</a>, Keri'd From Fleece on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kerid-from-fleece" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://wips-chainz.square.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer">WIPs &amp; Chainz</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Riley's Halloween Garland <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/rileys-dorm-halloween-garland" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Forgot to share last time. </li> <li> 4 candy corn (one for each roommate), 1 bat, 2 pumpkins, 1 witch hat, 1 ghost, a few different leaves </li> <li> I used a foundation hdc (in orange)as the strand that holds it all together figuring that would be a bit sturdier than just a chain stitch. </li> </ul> Confetti Cannon Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: Woolens &amp; Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon colorway (30g mini in teal) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-263" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal </li> </ul> Goldwing Sweater <ul> <li> Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck </li> <li> Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/wound-up-fiber-arts-3-ply-dk-500yds" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> page for handspun details) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/goldwing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins The Riddle of Steel Socks <ul> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: Woolens &amp; Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Riddle of Steel Colorway (with charcoal mini) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-266" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Colorway: Conan the Barbarian Reference- stripes of rusty orange, green, gray and brown. Each colors has 2 tones with a thin stripe of charcoal in between and then a thicker band of charcoal between each of the color sets. </li> <li> Progress- almost to heel of first sock </li> </ul> Big Feelings Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway) </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-264" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Colorway: wider stripes of dark denim blue, lighter dusty blue, pink, pumpkin orange, dusty butter yellow, forest green, lighter grassy green. Thin 1-2 round stripes of cream between. Found an old Woolens &amp; Nosh mini in med blue for heel. </li> <li> Progress: just turned heel of second sock. </li> </ul> Suburban Stitcher Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy UNtil Kickoff colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-267" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Pigskin Party colorway from __ </li> <li> Just started the cuff. Good Rhinebeck project. </li> </ul> Cozy clusters blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (<a href="https://leeleeknits.com/cozy-clusters-free-crochet-baby-blanket-pattern/" rel="noopener noreferrer">free</a> &amp; paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) </li> <li> Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed </li> <li> Hooks: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/cozy-clusters-baby-blanket-6" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange </li> <li> Math based on previous project. 53 clusters wide x 30 clusters high gave me a blanket that's 34" wide by 28 inches high. 53 clusters times 30= 1590 clusters. 418g used= .262g per cluster . </li> <li> Plan 40x60 blanket. 136 chains= 66 clusters by 64== 4224 clusters- 1106g (plus border) </li> <li> Progress: 4 rows complete </li> </ul> Neckerchief <ul> <li> Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-scarf-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) using cast on and basic increases from my Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/millie-margaret-shawl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> Yarn: Kingdom Fleece &amp; Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards. </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) </li> <li> Progress: At least half way through the center section now. Started March just picked back up </li> </ul> From the Armchair <ul> <li> Under Story by Chloe Benjamin. <a href="https://link.amazon/B0eVhpT52" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Ruin by Lily Brooks-Dalton. <a href="https://link.amazon/B093i1dNk" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul> Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later Strathcona Sweater <ul> <li> Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> or on the <a href="https://goodnightday.bigcartel.com/product/knitting-pattern-strathcona-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Good Night, Day website)</a> </li> <li> Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway </li> <li> Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) </li> <li> Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/strathcona-sweater" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> Knitting in Passing I shared a brief story about an interaction with a lady on the train about my sock knitting. KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li> Enter for points using the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rel="noopener noreferrer">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li> Share in the End Zone Dance <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li> Check your <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li> Have a Question? 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Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4417475" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li> Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by <a href="http://fangirlfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fangirl Fibers</a>. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li> Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by <a href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suburban Stitcher</a>. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4421723/1-25#1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li> Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by <a href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>. Details coming soon. </li> <li> The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4422334" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread.</a> </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li> Friday 10/16- <a href="https://indieuntangled.com/rhinebeck/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indie Untangled</a> in Saugerties, NY </li> <li> Thursday 10/15 &amp; Friday 10/16- <a href="https://www.woolenaffair.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Woolen Affair</a> in Kingston, NY (2p on I'll be there) </li> <li> October 17 &amp; 18: <a href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NY State Sheep &amp; Wool Festival</a> in Rhinebeck, NY </li> <li> November 7: <a href="https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> </ul> Contest, News &amp; Notes Teaching OMG Sock knitting class at <a href="http://www.stacisstitches.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Staci's Stitches</a> starting in January. Thursday nights 6:30-8:30 for 5 classes. On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Garret got his license </li> <li> My niece Hattie got parts in upcoming productions of Beetlejuice and Frozen! </li> <li> Megg and I went to see a local production of the musical Rocky Horror. </li> <li> Celebrating Dad's birthday. </li> <li> My boss and my friend Kris both walked the Jimmy Fund walk in memory of my mom (among other people of course) </li> <li> Apple Picking </li> <li> Laura's visit including Winnie the Pooh pajamas at <a href="https://www.primark.com/en-us/c/collabs/disney/winnie-the-pooh" rel="noopener noreferrer">Primark</a> </li> <li> All of the beautiful foliage! </li> <li> My first batch of homemade applesauce. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. 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Episode 328: Quarter 1 Has Begun

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 327 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li draggable="false"> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li draggable="false"> Brainstorming </li> <li draggable="false"> From the Armchair </li> <li draggable="false"> In my Travels </li> <li draggable="false"> KAL News </li> <li draggable="false"> Events </li> <li draggable="false"> Life in Focus </li> <li draggable="false"> On a Happy Note </li> <li draggable="false"> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a draggable="false" href="https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Stitched by Jessalu</a>, <a draggable="false" href="https://adoreknit.com/" rev="en_rl_none">AdoreKnit</a>, <a draggable="false" href="http://Www.doolittleyarnery.com" rev= "en_rl_none">Doolittle Yarnery</a> & <a draggable="false" href= "https://starfishfibers.com" rev="en_rl_none">Starfish Fibers</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tapestry Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Tapestry Colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-265" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Nazari Top <ul> <li draggable="false"> Available for free on <a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nazari-top" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> & the designer's <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.creativaatelier.com/nazari-crochet-top-pattern-and-tutorial/?lang=en" rev="en_rl_none">website</a>. </li> </ul> Tray-mat <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: None </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn </li> <li draggable="false"> Hook: H (5.9 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/tray-mat" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: I ran out of yarn and lost the ball band. I need to re-assess. </li> </ul> Swiss Placemat <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: none. Chained 52 to start. Working in linen stitch </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Save the Yarn Albert (80% cotton/20% alpaca) in colorway 8238 (green)- 3 skeins purchased in Basel Switzerland </li> <li draggable="false"> Hook: G (4.0 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/swiss-placemat" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Cast on another linen stitch placemat. This one for our dining room or kitchen island. Chained 52 to start on this one. </li> </ul> Goldwing Sweater <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (<a draggable="false" href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/wound-up-fiber-arts-3-ply-dk-500yds" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> page for handspun details) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/goldwing" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: Picked up first sleeve. Working through decreases. </li> </ul> Confetti Cannon Socks <ul> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway </li> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-263" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: I am beyond heel on the second sock. </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li draggable="false"> 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 <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetly-striped-hat" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> At Rhinebeck I may buy yarn for the Oporto Tee by Suzanne Sommer $8.50 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oporto-tee" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> How cool is this Spiderweb dress- crochet pattern from <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.etsy.com/listing/1738606183/?ref=share_ios_native_control" rev="en_rl_none">Etsy</a>?! Maybe for next Halloween? </li> </ul> SIZES- Made to measure! This pattern is written for size small but there are notes in red on how to change the size to fit your body! MATERIALS 4.5 mm hook Yarn Weight: Fingering, Sock - I recommend cotton or bamboo Yardage: 130-260+ yards (depends on size) Gauge: 14 stitches by 12 rows = 4" using Hdc From the Armchair <ul> <li draggable="false"> The Compound by Aisling Rawle. <a draggable= "false" href="https://link.amazon/B0hmWu1RY" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Let's Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry. <a draggable="false" href="https://link.amazon/B01nE02kS" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. <a draggable="false" href="https://link.amazon/B041p9Kfv" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul> Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France! Yarn stores visited <ul> <li draggable="false"> Paris- <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.lilweasel.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Lil Weasel</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Colmar- <a draggable="false" href= "https://maps.app.goo.gl/n2z9Jri9xfC8XmEr8" rev="en_rl_none">Le Comptoir des Laines</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Basel- <a draggable="false" href= "https://savetheyarn.ch/en/" rev="en_rl_none">Save the Yarn</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Strasbourg- <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Happywool.com/@48.5825282,7.6683692,13z/data=!3m1!5s0x4796c84dad0a8df1:0x26f3a662da3a5eff!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sstrasbourg+yarn+shops!3m6!1s0x4796c84dbaea834d:0x737d3cded0d75067!8m2!3d48.5825282!4d7.7445869!15sChVzdHJhc2JvdXJnIHlhcm4gc2hvcHNaFyIVc3RyYXNib3VyZyB5YXJuIHNob3BzkgEKeWFybl9zdG9yZZoBRENpOURRVWxSUVVOdlpFTm9kSGxqUmpsdlQyMXpNMVpVUm0xVmJFWTFVVEpPYzJGR1pHcFdNRXA0WlVVNE5GWkhZeEFC4AEA-gEECAAQJg!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn7m66?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rev="en_rl_none">Happy Wool .com</a> (sells Phildar yarn) </li> </ul> KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li draggable="false"> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li draggable="false"> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rev="en_rl_none">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) - opens 8/19 </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rev="en_rl_none">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li draggable="false"> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Enter for points using the <a draggable= "false" href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rev="en_rl_none">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Share in the End Zone Dance <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li draggable="false"> Check your <a draggable="false" href= "https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rev="en_rl_none">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Have a Question? Post it in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415388" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Thread </li> <li draggable="false"> Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) </li> <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415549" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415555" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Updates in this episode <ul> <li draggable="false"> Help us welcome Laura (LauraKnitsPA) to our Commissioner Team! </li> <li draggable="false"> Check out the Official Pigskin '26 Logo bags available from <a draggable="false" href= "https://adoreknit.com/collections/pigskin-party" rev= "en_rl_none">AdoreKnit</a>. Check out my unboxing of the tote Steph gifted me on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd2OfXyv7Ch/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rev="en_rl_none">Instagram</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Check out our PIG chat threads in the <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry group</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October) is <a draggable="false" href="https://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Find the Knit/Crochet in Black merch <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.doolittleyarnery.com/collections/dcs-pigskin-party-exclusives" rev="en_rl_none">here</a> if you want to join in. The full challenge details are in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4417475/1-25#1" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> The Tailgate Talk Challenge has begun! Check out the <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415401/1-25" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November) is <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.fangirlfibers.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Fangirl Fibers</a>. The full challenge details are in this <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771/1-25" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry Thread.</a> We hope you'll join us and make a DK gift for someone you love. </li> <li draggable="false"> Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December): <a draggable="false" href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Suburban Stitcher</a>- festive fun </li> <li draggable="false"> Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January): <a draggable="false" href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>- challenge TBD </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li draggable="false"> Friday 10/16- <a draggable="false" href= "https://indieuntangled.com/rhinebeck/" rev="en_rl_none">Indie Untangled</a> in Saugerties, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- <a draggable="false" href="https://www.woolenaffair.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Woolen Affair</a> in Kingston, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> October 17 & 18: <a draggable="false" href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rev="en_rl_none">NY State Sheep & Wool Festival</a> in Rhinebeck, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> November 7: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rev= "en_rl_none">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li draggable="false"> Babysitting fun with Gabriella and Zachary. </li> <li draggable="false"> Driveway paving!! </li> <li draggable="false"> The slightly slower pace of fall and getting out for walks with my friend. </li> <li draggable="false"> Labor Day weekend pool time with family and friends. </li> <li draggable="false"> In Colmar, Marta was looking for a pretzel and thought she saw one but it had feet! </li> <li draggable="false"> I took an adult tap and jazz class at my friend's dancing school. </li> <li draggable="false"> Dan & Shay concert with Riley & getting to see her school. </li> <li draggable="false"> Seeing my friend Nathan in Damn Yankees </li> </ul> 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 ----- For website: Thank you for tuning in! 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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 Available for free on Ravelry & the designer's website. 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? SIZES- Made to measure! This pattern is written for size small but there are notes in red on how to change the size to fit your body! MATERIALS 4.5 mm hook Yarn Weight: Fingering, Sock - I recommend cotton or bamboo Yardage: 130-260+ yards (depends on size) Gauge: 14 stitches by 12 rows = 4" using Hdc From the Armchair The Compound by Aisling Rawle. Amazon Affiliate Link. Let's Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France! Yarn stores visited Paris- Lil Weasel Colmar- Le Comptoir des Laines Basel- Save the Yarn Strasbourg- Happy Wool .com (sells Phildar yarn) 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? 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 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 Friday 10/16- Indie Untangled in Saugerties, NY Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- Woolen Affair in Kingston, NY October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA 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 ----- For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 327 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my <a href="https://www.downcellarstudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. This week's segments included: <ul> <li> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> Brainstorming </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> In my Travels </li> <li> KAL News </li> <li> Events </li> <li> Life in Focus </li> <li> On a Happy Note </li> <li> Quote of the Week </li> </ul> Thank you to this episode's sponsors: <a href="https://store.stitchedbyjessalu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stitched by Jessalu</a>, <a href="https://adoreknit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">AdoreKnit</a>, <a href="http://Www.doolittleyarnery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doolittle Yarnery</a> &amp; <a href="https://starfishfibers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starfish Fibers</a> Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tapestry Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Tapestry Colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-265" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Nazari Top <ul> <li> Available for free on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nazari-top" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> &amp; the designer's <a href="https://www.creativaatelier.com/nazari-crochet-top-pattern-and-tutorial/?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. </li> </ul> Tray-mat <ul> <li> Pattern: None </li> <li> Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn </li> <li> Hook: H (5.9 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/tray-mat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Progress: I ran out of yarn and lost the ball band. I need to re-assess. </li> </ul> Swiss Placemat <ul> <li> Pattern: none. Chained 52 to start. Working in linen stitch </li> <li> Yarn: Save the Yarn Albert (80% cotton/20% alpaca) in colorway 8238 (green)- 3 skeins purchased in Basel Switzerland </li> <li> Hook: G (4.0 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/swiss-placemat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Cast on another linen stitch placemat. This one for our dining room or kitchen island. Chained 52 to start on this one. </li> </ul> Goldwing Sweater <ul> <li> Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck </li> <li> Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen/handspun/wound-up-fiber-arts-3-ply-dk-500yds" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> page for handspun details) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/goldwing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Progress: Picked up first sleeve. Working through decreases. </li> </ul> Confetti Cannon Socks <ul> <li> Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway </li> <li> Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/omg-heel-socks-263" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal </li> <li> Progress: I am beyond heel on the second sock. </li> </ul> Brainstorming <ul> <li> 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 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetly-striped-hat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> At Rhinebeck I may buy yarn for the Oporto Tee by Suzanne Sommer $8.50 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oporto-tee" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> How cool is this Spiderweb dress- crochet pattern from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1738606183/?ref=share_ios_native_control" rel="noopener noreferrer">Etsy</a>?! Maybe for next Halloween? </li> </ul> SIZES- Made to measure! This pattern is written for size small but there are notes in red on how to change the size to fit your body! MATERIALS 4.5 mm hook Yarn Weight: Fingering, Sock - I recommend cotton or bamboo Yardage: 130-260+ yards (depends on size) Gauge: 14 stitches by 12 rows = 4" using Hdc From the Armchair <ul> <li> The Compound by Aisling Rawle. <a href="https://link.amazon/B0hmWu1RY" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> Let's Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry. <a href="https://link.amazon/B01nE02kS" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> <li> The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. <a href="https://link.amazon/B041p9Kfv" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. </li> </ul> Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France! Yarn stores visited <ul> <li> Paris- <a href="https://www.lilweasel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lil Weasel</a> </li> <li> Colmar- <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/n2z9Jri9xfC8XmEr8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Le Comptoir des Laines</a> </li> <li> Basel- <a href="https://savetheyarn.ch/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Save the Yarn</a> </li> <li> Strasbourg- <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Happywool.com/@48.5825282,7.6683692,13z/data=!3m1!5s0x4796c84dad0a8df1:0x26f3a662da3a5eff!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sstrasbourg+yarn+shops!3m6!1s0x4796c84dbaea834d:0x737d3cded0d75067!8m2!3d48.5825282!4d7.7445869!15sChVzdHJhc2JvdXJnIHlhcm4gc2hvcHNaFyIVc3RyYXNib3VyZyB5YXJuIHNob3BzkgEKeWFybl9zdG9yZZoBRENpOURRVWxSUVVOdlpFTm9kSGxqUmpsdlQyMXpNMVpVUm0xVmJFWTFVVEpPYzJGR1pHcFdNRXA0WlVVNE5GWkhZeEFC4AEA-gEECAAQJg!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn7m66?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer">Happy Wool .com</a> (sells Phildar yarn) </li> </ul> KAL News Pigskin Party '26 Details <ul> <li> Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 </li> <li> Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415552" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/a949usub" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> (must be registered to win) - opens 8/19 </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGg1nhzgDf_Y7ZlXcnUVgGIvIymCQIDptLwruUmnm2E/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rules</a> (includes changes made for the '26 season) </li> <li> Finish a Project? </li> <ul> <li> Enter for points using the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/uyz8b35z" rel="noopener noreferrer">Points Tally Form</a> </li> <li> Share in the End Zone Dance <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415554" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> thread to celebrate with friends </li> </ul> <li> Check your <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yckzjdj5" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stats on the Scoreboard</a> </li> <li> Have a Question? Post it in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415388" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Thread </li> <li> Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) </li> <ul> <li> Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415549" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> <li> Coupons &amp; deals from our Sponsors can be found in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/topics/4415555" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Updates in this episode <ul> <li> Help us welcome Laura (LauraKnitsPA) to our Commissioner Team! </li> <li> Check out the Official Pigskin '26 Logo bags available from <a href="https://adoreknit.com/collections/pigskin-party" rel="noopener noreferrer">AdoreKnit</a>. Check out my unboxing of the tote Steph gifted me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd2OfXyv7Ch/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. </li> <li> Check out our PIG chat threads in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry group</a> </li> <li> Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October) is <a href="https://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Find the Knit/Crochet in Black merch <a href="https://www.doolittleyarnery.com/collections/dcs-pigskin-party-exclusives" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> if you want to join in. The full challenge details are in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4417475/1-25#1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li> The Tailgate Talk Challenge has begun! Check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4415401/1-25" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread</a>. </li> <li> Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November) is <a href="https://www.fangirlfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fangirl Fibers</a>. The full challenge details are in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4418771/1-25" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry Thread.</a> We hope you'll join us and make a DK gift for someone you love. </li> <li> Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December): <a href="https://suburbanstitcher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suburban Stitcher</a>- festive fun </li> <li> Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January): <a href="http://www.yarnaceousfibers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yarnaceous Fibers</a>- challenge TBD </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li> Friday 10/16- <a href="https://indieuntangled.com/rhinebeck/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indie Untangled</a> in Saugerties, NY </li> <li> Thursday 10/15 &amp; Friday 10/16- <a href="https://www.woolenaffair.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Woolen Affair</a> in Kingston, NY </li> <li> October 17 &amp; 18: <a href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NY State Sheep &amp; Wool Festival</a> in Rhinebeck, NY </li> <li> November 7: <a href="https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/p/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiber Festival of New England</a> in Springfield, MA </li> </ul> On a Happy Note <ul> <li> Babysitting fun with Gabriella and Zachary. </li> <li> Driveway paving!! </li> <li> The slightly slower pace of fall and getting out for walks with my friend. </li> <li> Labor Day weekend pool time with family and friends. </li> <li> In Colmar, Marta was looking for a pretzel and thought she saw one but it had feet! </li> <li> I took an adult tap and jazz class at my friend's dancing school. </li> <li> Dan &amp; Shay concert with Riley &amp; getting to see her school. </li> <li> Seeing my friend Nathan in Damn Yankees </li> </ul> 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 ----- For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Bostonjen" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!</a> </li> <li> Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BostonJen" rel="noopener noreferrer">BostonJen</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/down-cellar-studio-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostonjen1/" rel="noopener noreferrer">BostonJen1</a> </li> <li> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Down Cellar Studio</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/bK2-YT" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for my email newsletter</a> to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio </li> <li> Check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoztvnS6VIjx42NWDHI30vA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://shrsl.com/2ucib" rel="noopener noreferrer">Knit Picks Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bostonjen" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookshop Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://lddy.no/azlz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.fearlesslivingfund.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">FearLESS Living Fund</a> to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada </li> <li> Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. 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Episode 327: Paris, Pretzels and Paving

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Episode 19- Accessories Overloadhttp://downcellarstudio.blogspot.com

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Episode 18- Rhinebeck Relived!

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Episode 17- Garter Gets The Best of Me

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Episode 16- Thrice as Nice

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Episode 15- Anticipating Fall

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Episode 14- Sew Cute!

Episode 13- Back to the Coast

Episode 12

Episode 11- The Office Edition

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