Thank you for tuning in to Episode 326 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 </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"> 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://mandismakings.etsy.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Mandi's Makings</a> Off the Needles Neckerchief #2 <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: none </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 6 (4 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/neckerchief2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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: Nearly done with the ribbing now! </li> </ul> Log Cabin Blanket <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/log-cabin-square-7" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>. Video tutorial available on the <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/dXraHj5PSMw?si=-UsyI5h3idFtFRRM" rev= "en_rl_none">Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) </li> <li draggable="false"> Hook: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/log-cabin-square" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/festive-log-cabin-blanket" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>. </li> <li draggable="false"> Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest <a draggable= "false" href="https://youtu.be/lx3AFmQubo0?si=kQFA-PMwVmB6Cxkj" rev="en_rl_none">podcast</a> episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT5wtR7jn2k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rev="en_rl_none">Instagram</a> post. </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: 30 squares completed! </li> <li draggable="false"> I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with. I found a <a draggable="false" href= "https://youtu.be/hG7WiJGoVQc?si=28-uKCdzazVNfigL" rev= "en_rl_none">YouTube video</a> to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch. </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"> New base for Woolens & Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base. </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 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"> Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock. </li> </ul> Deschain <ul> <li draggable="false"> Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deschain" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li draggable="false"> Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup </li> <li draggable="false"> Needles: US 10 (6 mm) </li> <li draggable="false"> <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/deschain-2" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li draggable="false"> Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top. </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 have crocheted around 5 inches so far. </li> </ul> Brainstorming Blanket options I'm considering <ul> <li draggable="false"> No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by <a draggable= "false" href= "https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2018/09/14/no-purl-ribbed-blanket/" rev="en_rl_none">Purl Soho</a> (free knitting pattern) </li> <li draggable="false"> Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/football-lovie" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> </li> </ul> Project to bring to France <ul> <li draggable="false"> Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tip-top-tank-fine" rev= "en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> knitting pattern </li> <li draggable="false"> Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can) </li> </ul> From the Armchair The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/4qEX4tG" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/46g2P7T" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. <a draggable="false" href="https://amzn.to/4wXF5QM" rev= "en_rl_none">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. Watching: <ul> <li draggable="false"> Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3 </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. Knitting in Passing <ul> <li draggable="false"> David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates! </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) - opened 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 for this episode: <ul> <li draggable="false"> The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.getfitbymara.com/stretchesforstitchers" rev= "en_rl_none">Fitness by Mara</a>) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack! </li> <li draggable="false"> Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by <a draggable="false" href= "http://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Details in this <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4417475/1-25" rev="en_rl_none">Ravelry</a> Thread. </li> <li draggable="false"> Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out <a draggable="false" href= "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YQBidfNrRfpStvuptEUL3mSnr3Zp48spbtTgU46QeVU/edit?gid=1672815826#gid=1672815826" rev="en_rl_none">click here</a> and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes. </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li draggable="false"> September 12 & 13: <a draggable="false" href= "https://bostonfiberfestival.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGneqsdaLEWYozmxjjozNYaJgPxDk3-bm1IiYXmIoOIkhNO632F3kWf-UJ6gTU_aem_W_GqahRJukrlWvcdrKQrDA" rev="en_rl_none">Boston Fiber Festival</a> in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes) </li> <li draggable="false"> September 17-20: <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.capesouthshoreyarnhaul.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> September 19 & 20: <a draggable="false" href="http://www.adkwoolandarts.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival</a> in Greenwich, NY </li> <li draggable="false"> September 24-27: <a draggable="false" href= "https://greaterbostonyarncrawl.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Greater Boston Yarn Crawl</a> </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"> Laura's Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz's Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley. </li> <li draggable="false"> Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at <a draggable="false" href="https://www.companytheatre.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Company Theatre</a> </li> <li draggable="false"> Riley getting off to college successfully! </li> <li draggable="false"> Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show </li> <li draggable="false"> Facetime tour of Riley's dorm </li> <li draggable="false"> Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France! </li> <li draggable="false"> A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she's building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks. </li> <li draggable="false"> Megg and I went to Liz's band, Safe Journey's, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on <a draggable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/safejourney_steph/" rev= "en_rl_none">Instagram</a>. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at <a draggable="false" href="https://www.195district.com/Pavilion/" rev="en_rl_none">195 District Park</a>. We really enjoyed the <a draggable="false" href="https://www.theguildpawtucket.com/" rev= "en_rl_none">Guild Brewery</a> beers and seltzer. </li> <li draggable="false"> Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week "Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That's why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe." ―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe No episode on 9/15. I'll be in Paris! ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 326 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 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu & Mandi's Makings Off the Needles Neckerchief #2 Pattern: none Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy Needles: US 6 (4 mm) Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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: Nearly done with the ribbing now! Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post. Progress: 30 squares completed! I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with. I found a YouTube video to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch. 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 New base for Woolens & Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base. About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal Progress: I am beyond heel on 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 Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock. Deschain Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup Needles: US 10 (6 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top. Tray-mat Pattern: None Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn Hook: H (5.9 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I have crocheted around 5 inches so far. Brainstorming Blanket options I'm considering No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho (free knitting pattern) Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry Project to bring to France Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free Ravelry knitting pattern Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can) From the Armchair The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Amazon Affiliate Link. In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. Amazon Affiliate Link. I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. Amazon Affiliate Link. Watching: Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3 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 David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates! 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) - opened 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 for this episode: The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from Fitness by Mara) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack! Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Details in this Ravelry Thread. Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out click here and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes. Events September 12 & 13: Boston Fiber Festival in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes) September 17-20: Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul September 19 & 20: Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival in Greenwich, NY September 24-27: Greater Boston Yarn Crawl 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 Laura's Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz's Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley. Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at Company Theatre Riley getting off to college successfully! Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show Facetime tour of Riley's dorm Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France! A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she's building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks. Megg and I went to Liz's band, Safe Journey's, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on Instagram. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at 195 District Park. We really enjoyed the Guild Brewery beers and seltzer. Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress. Quote of the Week "Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That's why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe." ―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe No episode on 9/15. I'll be in Paris! ------ 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 326 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 </li> <li> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins </li> <li> Brainstorming </li> <li> From the Armchair </li> <li> Knitting in Passing </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> &amp; <a href="https://mandismakings.etsy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mandi's Makings</a> Off the Needles Neckerchief #2 <ul> <li> Pattern: none </li> <li> Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy </li> <li> Needles: US 6 (4 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/neckerchief2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> </ul> On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 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: Nearly done with the ribbing now! </li> </ul> Log Cabin Blanket <ul> <li> Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/log-cabin-square-7" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>. Video tutorial available on the <a href="https://youtu.be/dXraHj5PSMw?si=-UsyI5h3idFtFRRM" rel="noopener noreferrer">Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel</a> </li> <li> Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 &amp; 2024) </li> <li> Hook: I (5.5 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/log-cabin-square" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/festive-log-cabin-blanket" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>. </li> <li> Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest <a href="https://youtu.be/lx3AFmQubo0?si=kQFA-PMwVmB6Cxkj" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast</a> episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT5wtR7jn2k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> post. </li> <li> Progress: 30 squares completed! </li> <li> I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with. I found a <a href="https://youtu.be/hG7WiJGoVQc?si=28-uKCdzazVNfigL" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube video</a> to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch. </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> New base for Woolens &amp; Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base. </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 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> Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock. </li> </ul> Deschain <ul> <li> Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deschain" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a>) </li> <li> Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup </li> <li> Needles: US 10 (6 mm) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/deschain-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Project Page </li> <li> Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top. </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 have crocheted around 5 inches so far. </li> </ul> Brainstorming Blanket options I'm considering <ul> <li> No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2018/09/14/no-purl-ribbed-blanket/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Purl Soho</a> (free knitting pattern) </li> <li> Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/football-lovie" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> </li> </ul> Project to bring to France <ul> <li> Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tip-top-tank-fine" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> knitting pattern </li> <li> Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can) </li> </ul> From the Armchair The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. <a href="https://amzn.to/4qEX4tG" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. <a href="https://amzn.to/46g2P7T" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. <a href="https://amzn.to/4wXF5QM" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>. Watching: <ul> <li> Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3 </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. Knitting in Passing <ul> <li> David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates! </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) - opened 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 for this episode: <ul> <li> The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from <a href="https://www.getfitbymara.com/stretchesforstitchers" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fitness by Mara</a>) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack! </li> <li> Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by <a href="http://www.doolittleyarnery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doolittle Yarnery</a>. Details in this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4417475/1-25" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravelry</a> Thread. </li> <li> Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YQBidfNrRfpStvuptEUL3mSnr3Zp48spbtTgU46QeVU/edit?gid=1672815826#gid=1672815826" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes. </li> </ul> Events <ul> <li> September 12 &amp; 13: <a href="https://bostonfiberfestival.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGneqsdaLEWYozmxjjozNYaJgPxDk3-bm1IiYXmIoOIkhNO632F3kWf-UJ6gTU_aem_W_GqahRJukrlWvcdrKQrDA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boston Fiber Festival</a> in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes) </li> <li> September 17-20: <a href="https://www.capesouthshoreyarnhaul.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cape &amp; South Shore Yarn Haul</a> </li> <li> September 19 &amp; 20: <a href="http://www.adkwoolandarts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adirondack Wool &amp; Arts Festival</a> in Greenwich, NY </li> <li> September 24-27: <a href="https://greaterbostonyarncrawl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Greater Boston Yarn Crawl</a> </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> Laura's Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz's Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley. </li> <li> Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at <a href="https://www.companytheatre.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Company Theatre</a> </li> <li> Riley getting off to college successfully! </li> <li> Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show </li> <li> Facetime tour of Riley's dorm </li> <li> Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France! </li> <li> A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she's building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks. </li> <li> Megg and I went to Liz's band, Safe Journey's, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/safejourney_steph/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at <a href="https://www.195district.com/Pavilion/" rel="noopener noreferrer">195 District Park</a>. We really enjoyed the <a href="https://www.theguildpawtucket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guild Brewery</a> beers and seltzer. </li> <li> Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress. </li> </ul> Quote of the Week "Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That's why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe." ―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe No episode on 9/15. I'll be in Paris! ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Episode 326: Confetti & Big Feelings

Updated on 10/6/12 to reduce echo.

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Updated on 10/6/12 to reduce echo. To find full show notes, please click here.

Updated on 10/6/12 to reduce echo.

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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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Thanks as always for listening. Show notes can be found here.

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Episode 10-Double Digits

Episode 9- Beach Bound!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support!

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Episode 8- Coast, Cake & Crafts!

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