Thank you for tuning in to Episode 125 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found here. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Plum Deluxe Tea, Yarn Love, and Sunsoaked Yarns   Off the Needles Piggie

• Pattern: Pippa Pig by Bubbles and Bongo on Etsy
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• I'm modifying it to make it look like Piggie from Mo Willems books
  • Elephant and Piggie Amigurumi Pattern available on Ravelry

  Zipzip Bunny

• Pattern: Zipzip Bunny by Elif T (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (gray)
• Hook: C

  Garret's 2 Part Socks

• Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf.
• Shortie socks also cast on 48, did OMG heel and 7 inch foot.
• Decreased down to 10 sts per needle for toe

On the Needles   Poppy Troll Hats

• Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat
• Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink:
• Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella:1-4 year old child size.

  Christmas Stockings

• 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block.
• 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)
• For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux
• New snowman appliqué pattern

    Spring Leaf Stripes Socks  

• Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming Inspiration from Rhinebeck:  

• Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin French
• Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook
• Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter (check out the Google Sheet where you can test out colors). I bought Cloudborn Highland DK from Craftsy for this.
• Pavement by Veera Valimaki
• Morning Hugs Hat
• Tilted Cowl by Jenny F

From The Armchair

• Before you tune in, I invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website.
• This week I reviewed Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I encourage you to check out her podcast, Happier.

Crafty Adventures

• I am working on my annual family photo calendars that I create and order through Picaboo. Last year they ran amazing deals on Cyber Monday so check them out.
• This year's process was easier because my photos are in Google Photos and are searchable. New to Google Photos? Check out the Heart of Photo Fabulous Class to learn about it (it's free!)

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 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
    • 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! 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:

• October Interception Winners
• October Participation Winners
• November Interception Details: Travel Knits for the Touchdown Sponsored by Kino Knits

  Contest News and Notes I'm excited to introduce my latest shawl design the MEGAROW Shawl now available on Ravelry for $6.00 US. (on sale for $3 until 11/25)   The MEGAROW Shawl is a top down crescent shawl that is designed for a main color, a gradient and a contrast color for the border. The body and border are done all in garter stitch. The gradient is worked in a very simple lace stitch. Short rows are worked in the garter sections so you don't even need to worry about picking up wraps.     Finished Size: 120 inches/305 cm wide and 18 in/46 cm deep at center   Yarn:

• Color A: 350 yards/320 meters (main color)
• Color B, C, D, E & F: 500 yards/ 457 meters (gradient)
• Color G: 260 yards (238 meters) (border)
•  Total: 1110 yards/1015 meter

Life in Focus Happiness Project- November: Gratefulness

• I am working on a photo book with journaling in Picaboo focused on gratefulness
• Leaving podcast reviews to show others I'm grateful.

On a Happy Note

• We had a blast at our family Halloween Party and Trick or Treating with the kids. There is some audio Millie wanted to record while we were trick or treating.
• I had a great time at a surprise party for my friend Melissa's birthday
• Dan and I enjoy dinner with my cousin from NH and my parents
• My good friend Laura is coming for Thanksgiving this year!
• The temps have really dropped and its properly cold enough to snuggle up in hand knits.

Quote of the Week “Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either. It will neither give you back the past, nor satisfy your other daydreams. Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.” -- Dag Hammarskjold   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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