Thank you for tuning in to Episode 123 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Joy in Rugging, Woodsy and Wild. and Colorful Eclectic   Want to chat about this episode? Come chat in the Ravelry group. Link here Off the Needles   Gradient Stripes Sockhead hat 

• Yarn: The Periwinkle Sheep in Witch’s Cauldron Colorway and Woolbearer’s Gradient Set in Magenta (leftovers from my new crescent shawl).
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
• Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

On the Needles   Amethyst Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in Amethyst Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern

  Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Socks

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: FLK Heel

  Christmas Stockings: 3 more under way.

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

  Scrappy Halloweeny Socks

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Knitting on a new 3 color shawl design and swatched another idea!   Brainstorming

• Aila is going to be a lamb in Nutcracker. Ornament keepsake. Suggestions?
• Millie wants pig and elephant from Piggy and Gerald- crochet pattern suggestions?

From the Armchair Last episode I asked about ideas on doing a contrast color for a Fish Lips Kiss heel. Thanks Teena for telling me about this post in which the designer answers the question. Seems really simple. Crafty Adventures 

Mom, Megg, Emelyn and I made progress on Emelyn's epic Marie Antoinette costume for Halloween.

In My Travels

Dan and I visited with family in Largo, FL. I also visited these yarn shops:

• Stash, St. Petersburg
• A Good Yarn, Sarasota.

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!

Prizes you could win: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon & Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt

• Declare a WIP from the 1st 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.

  Pigskin Party KAL

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group
• 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 where you'll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love       Key Details Mentioned in this Episode:

• Announced this year's 10 Grand Prize Packs
• Announced Kick it Off with Color- Sept Interception Winners (thank you to sponsor Yarn Love) and September Huddle/Instagram Winners
• Don't forget about our Ornament Interception which runs through 10/31. Thank you to Sponsor: Knitters Brewing Company

     Events  

• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY

Life in Focus Happiness Project:  October: Time & Energy

• Ironically too busy to focus on this. Have been really focused on using my Evernote for GTD system. Reviewing it regularly and making sure I know what I need to do; it has definitely helped me keep my sanity.

On a Happy Note

• Woodchopping Weekend- tractor rides. delicious fall foods. 
• Dinner for Dad’s birthday at a great new local restaurant.  
• Florida Trip highlights  
• Millie sleepover!

Quote of the Week Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, ‘What else could this mean?’” ― Shannon L. Alder     Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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