Thank you for tuning in to Episode 117 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, Periwinkle Sheep, and One Geek to Craft Them All   Off the Needles   Construction Zone

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards each
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm

 Blues Stripey Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Singin the blues stripes
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Beyond the Wall Socks

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Lime in the Coconut Socks

• Yarn: Blueberry Chick Yarn in the Put the Lime in the Coconut Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Summer 2017 Dishcloths 

• Pattern: Teal Swirl Dishcloth
• Hook: Various H + J (I think)
• Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream

  Riley's 2017 Christmas Legwarmers

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm)
• Cast on 56 stitches with US 1.5 ribbing for a couple inches. Switch to US 2 and knit stockinette for 1 stripe. Increase by 4 stitches to get to 60 sts. Knit the leg and reverse the shaping on the other side.

New Stash Dash total: 3571.9 meters

  On the Needles   Reese's Christmas Stocking

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Front and back are done and blocked.

    Peregrine Falcon

• Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website. Paperback $12.99
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C

  From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of the Knitter's Pride- Knit Blockers  

• Want to win a set for yourself? Follow Knitter’s Pride Instagram Account then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group and let me know. While you're there, I'd also love to hear what your favorite Knitter's Pride Product is (if you have one)

Knitting in Passing

• I  met a lovely lady named Beryl at the hair salon last Saturday. She said she was just learning socks. I encouraged her to stick with it. I love the opportunity to chat with kind people, as Michelle of The Actually Knitting Podcast says, #becauseofknitting

  KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

    WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt

• Declare a WIP from first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

  Splash Pad Party  

• Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here. Rules, Sponsors etc.
• Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop
• Prize Thread
• Questions Thread

    Key Details Mentioned in this Episode-  

• Use coupon code AUGUST at periwinklesheep.com From Aug 1-15 to get 15% off your order.
• Congrats to Team Pushing the Purls- winner of the Shuffleboard Tournament
• Tune in for some July chat/Instagram winners

  Events

• Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group
• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017

  Life in Focus July: Focus on Family

• We spent the first 5 days of the month in NH with my parents, my best friend, Dan's brother and my niece and nephew. Quality family time that you can hear more about from Aila (8) and Will (10) at the end of the episode.
• I spent quality time with my great Aunt Florence after knee replacement. When she's done w/ rehab for her knee, going to make a date to have her help me with a sewing project.

    On a Happy Note

• Dan and I are planning a kayak camping trip in August.
• My friend Devon was back in the US for a visit. She lives in Vienna now with her husband and they are expecting first baby in November. While she was home, she, Kris and I made this corn chowder recipe from Food + Wine. It was a little bland so we added a little cayan pepper and about a cup and half of Fiesta blend shredded cheese from Whole Foods (just what I had in my fridge). Then on Sunday we went to her Shower.
• Enjoying getting back to walking on a more consistent basis.
• Trying out new "recipes" (I don't follow recipes strictly)
  • Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomatoes Basil, Ricotta (lazy man's veggie lasagne)
  • Overnight Oats: 1/2 c rolled oats, 3/4 c unsweetened almond/coconut blend milk, 1scoop of vanilla protein, cinnamon and blueberries- put in fridge overnight. 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points

Quote of the Week “Do not hunt for subjects, let them choose you, not you them.  Only do that which insists on being done and runs right up against you, hitting you in the eye until you do it.”   -- Samuel Butler       ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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