Thank you for tuning in to Episode 105  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:

• Off the Needles
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Riley's Mittens

• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson

Penguin Amigurumi

• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White and Black
• Hook: C (2.75mm)
• Pattern: Penguin Amigurumi by  Mariska Vos-Bolman

Dan’s Extra Crazy Socks

• Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel

Christmas Tree Ornament

• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Pattern: improvised.

PussyHat Project Hat #1

• Yarn: MadelineTosh Tosh DK in Pop Rocks Colorway
• Needles: US 6 & US 7 (4.0 & 4.5 mm)
• Pattern: KitKat Hat by AndreSue (free)
• Cast on 88. Ribbing, 3 needles bind off on the inside when done

Bruins Sockhead Hat

• Pattern: Socked Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure (free)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic Fingering weigh yarn in Bruins Tailgate Party Colorway

Unicorn

• Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by  Ana Paula Rimoli (library book)
• Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted
• Hook: C

Crochet Hexagon Washcloth

• H hook
• Pattern: Tutorial from Make & Do Crew

Crafty Adventures

• Project Life App
• In the Everyday Joy Themed Cards there is a card that says "knitting is my happy place"

From the Armchair

 

Designs: Created 5 new shawl designs, 2 of which have already been published: Riley Rose & My Own Backyard

Events: We've had so much fun with the Splash Pad KAL, the 3rd Annual Pigskin Party & 12 Months to Christmas KAL

Fiber Events

• Vogue Knitting Live- January
• Stitches West- February
• Rhode Island Fiber Fest, NH Sheep and Wool, MA Sheep and Wool- May
• Fiber Revival- August
• Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival- September
• Rhinebeck- October

KAL News

• Announced last of 2016 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! 

12 Months to Christmas 2017

• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.

New Year-long Craft along- WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt

 

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 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-

• December Huddle Winners & Instagram Winners Announced
• WIPs Interception Winners Announced
• 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
• Small & Self Indulgent Interception- Sponsored by Knit Knight Designs 
  • Cast-on on/after January 1. Finish by January 31.
  • Create project 300 yards to less- that you plan to keep for yourself. Could be something to wear or something for your home. Anything that will be a bright spot in your life. Just tell us why it brings you joy to make/have etc.

Events

• Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017
• Women's March Boston January 21, 2017 11a-3p

Life in Focus

I talked about my plans for a Happiness Project for 2017. For more information, check out Gretchen Rubin's website.

On a Happy Note 

• Christmas & New Year's!
• SNOW! For a video click here.
• Going to the library!
• 30 min of Zumba w/ my favorite instructor. 

Quote of the Week

"What I know for sure is that pleasure is energy reciprocated.  What you put out, comes back. Your base level of pleasure is determined by how you view your whole life. "  --Oprah Winfrey from What I know for sure

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