Thank you for tuning in to Episode 102 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors, Knitty Kitty Bags, Plum Deluxe and Prairie Bag Works   Off the Needles Mary's Harley Socks  

• Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Wild Hare Fiber Studio Pinnacle Fingering in Hope Colorway
• Needles- US 1 (2.25mm)
• 56 stitches

  3 baskets

• Pattern: Ombre Basket pattern by  Elizabeth Pardue (free crochet pattern)
• 1st basket
• 2nd basket
• 3rd basket

On the Needles Sunwalker Shawl

• Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg
• Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
• Cast on initially and was knitting with the textured pattern called for. Talking too long. Beautiful texture but taking too long. The effect while beautiful wasn’t worth the effect. Ripped out after a few inches. Switched to garter stitch using increases called for.
• Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.

  Legwarmers for Riley

• Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So
• Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body
• Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.

  Ashley's Christmas Stocking  

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet by Family Circle  (originally in November 1977 magazine) Was reprinted in 90's got off ebay. made one for my cousin's daughter in 2014
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Yarn: Paton's Classic Wool

Regia Blue Jean Socks

• Pattern: Spacious OMG
• Yarn: Regia Jean Style Color
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Grammy's shawl

• Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport
• Needles: US 8
• Pattern: New design, half hex like My Own Backyard

Brainstorming   Christmas Knitting/Crochet plans:

• Dragon for Will using Yoki the Dragon pattern
• Unicorns for Ella and Carina using Shy Little Unicorn Pattern
• Outfits for Riley's doll (made last year)
• Oisin- alien or another star wars toy or two
• A child's poncho (Azel pullover by Heidi May) and a kitty using Small Cat Pattern
• A penguin using a pattern gifted to me by Happyfox24
• More crochet baskets
• Garret requested more ninjas
• Anna dolla (from Kit)
• Some crochet washcloths
• Wintertide Headband pattern

Crafty Adventures I'm working on my annual photo calendars from Picaboo   Knitting in Passing

• On this episode I shared three stories about knitting as it popped up in conversation at work, on the train, and in my car.

KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread
• 283 entries so far! Don't forget to get in your November and December entries. Even if you haven't participated all year- enter your gift knitting now and you'll still have a chance to win.

12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes!

• Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon
• Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway
• Project bag from Freckled Whimsey- navy with hearts. Good sock size. Removeable wristlet strap.
• Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White

    The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long

• Must be cast on on/after October 1st and be finished by November 30, 2016 to count.
• Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed)
• 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls
• We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out.

Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group 87 entries so far! They are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Even if you're not participating go over and check out the thread. Chatter thread has been really fun. You are all such great cheerleaders for each other. Love seeing that!   Prizes:

• $30 Gift Certificate to Sun Valley Fibers
• 600 yard, 5 color tweedy gradient kit from Quaere Fibre
• Skein of yarn (winner chooses base & color way) from Octopus Yarns

  Pigskin Party Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES!   Pigskin Party ’16

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links.
• Check out the RulesCheck out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing sponsorsCheck out our amazing sponsors.
  • Find the coupons here.
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.
• Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group.

Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors!

• Berry Colorful Yarnings
• Bijou Basin Ranch
• Daizie Knits
• Fair Winds Farm
• Fiber Nymph Dye Works
• Knit Life Designs
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knits4Comfort
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knitty Kitty Bags
• Lilliput Yarn
• Media Peruana Designs
• One Geek To Craft Them All
• Pearl and Plum
• Plum Deluxe Tea
• Prairie Bag Works
• Sun Valley Fibers
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• The Yarn Sellar
• Yarn Geek Fibers

  Key Details Mentioned in this Episode   10/10 Bingo winner- chiromom2- pattern from Becky Kelly- chose:  Bijou Creek Cowl.   Interceptions

• Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Oct 1-Nov 30
• Berry Colorful Yarnings- Self-Striping Interception- November 1- November 30
  • Need ideas: check out this Bundle: http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/self-striping-not-socks
  • Chat Thread
  • FO Thread

• WIPs Interception- runs through 12/31
  • Finish some WIPs that you started before 9/8
  • Rules are posted in the Chat Thread and the FO Thread.
  • Please post any/all questions in the Questions Thread.
  • Prizes * $30 gift certificate to Knitters Brewing Company * DubbleBubble Sock Kit by Knitters Brewing Company * A set of Inversibles (Bounce fingering weight base - two 200-yard skeins) from Fibernymph Dye Works * $25 Gift Certificate to Beautiful Syster (Project bag maker) on Etsy * A pattern of the winner's choice from Knit Knight Designs * A pattern of winner's choice from Brenda Castiel * A pattern of winner's choice from Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Company
  • Points- 25 points for each WIP you finish before 12/8. No yardage points, sponsor points. No other points at all. 25 max.
• Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works
  • Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won't start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off.
  • Runs December 1- January 15th
  • Take photo of your mini skeins before. Make project.
  • Come chat about it here
  • Enter to win prizes:
    • Post mini skeins and FO photo in a post.
    • Can enter as many times as FOs you have. 1 post per FO.
  • Will pull for prizes.
    • A copy of the book Mini Skein Knits and two sets of Fibernymph Dye Works minis.
    • Nahst Designs- medium sized project back with zipper- black with plaid print. Easily fit a shawl or 2 socks. Includes notions pouch.
    • Lilliput Yarn- skein of self striping in winner's choice of team colors (or whatever colors you like from her selection)
  • Enter for points: in your End Zone Dance Thread
    • 150 points for using Fibernymph Dye Works Mini Skeins (sponsor of this Interception)*
    • 50 points for using mini skeins from any Pigskin Party ‘16 Sponsor (Pro Shop or Field Sponsor)*
    • Plus your yardage, special teams points you’d already be eligible for.
    • *Doesn't matter if you use one mini skein or 10, max is 150 pts for using Fibernymp and 50 points for using a Pro Shop or Field Sponsor yarn
  • Check the Ravelry Board- Lisa (jamlknitter) is going to start a thread announcing a Mini Skein swap.

Events   Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017   Contest, News & Notes I pulled a winner of Filament No 1 Fall 2016 ebook   Thank you for the support for my new shawl design- My Own Backyard I pulled a winner for the pattern and the gradient kit from Dragonfly Fibers.   Life in Focus  In this episode I talked about cleaning out my closet, getting rid of me old, too-large clothes and how that morphed into participating in the *minsgame. I listen to an audio podcast called the Slow Home Podcast and in the month of October they were doing a Minimalist Challenge called the Minsgame where they invite listeners to play along.     Ask Me Anything   SaraknitsKC asks: "Can you talk more about your virtual knit nights? How did you find a group? Sounds like a lot of fun!"   My groups found me. But I'd highly recommend it. We use Google Hangout- details on how to start a video chat.   On a Happy Note  

• Making lifetime in Weight Watchers!
• Cooking chili!
• My friend Laura came to visit last weekend. We checked out these vendors at a local craft fair (our favorites)
  • Stir it Up Cuisine
  • Encore Apparel-   ‘
• Gilmore Girls, tacos and good friends! 

  Quote of the Week   Attention is the most basic form of love. By paying attention we let ourselves be touched by life, and our hearts naturally become more open and engaged. -Tara Brach       -------------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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