Thank you for tuning in to Episode 126 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

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

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Queen City Yarn, Fancy Image Yarn and Prairie Bag Works     Off the Needles     Gerald

• Patterns used: Albert the Mouse by Bubbles and Bongo and Elephant & Piggie by Kristel Koevenig
• Yarn: Sprightly Worsted (from Craftsy)
• Hook: C

  Christmas Stockings

• 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

  Laura's Blue Socks

• Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn in the Depths of Space Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel

  Christmas Ribbon Socks

• Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

  Kylo Ren

• Kylo Ren pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Will

  Admiral Ackbar

• Admiral Ackbar pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Will

  Poe Dameron

• Poe Dameron pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Garret

  BB8

• Pattern: BB8 pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash + unknown white acrylic
• Hook: C
• For: Garret

  Lando Calrissian

• Pattern: Lando Calrissian by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps
• Hook: C
• For Oisin

  Riley's iPhone 4 Case

• Pattern: improvised
• Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps in turquoise and gray
• Hook: C

  On the Needles   Striped Worsted Boxy

• Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins)
• Needles: US 7 & US 9
• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli

  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.

      VAA Hat

• Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood
• Yarn: Malibrigo Rios in the VAA Colorway
• Needles: US 5 for brim, US 7 for body
• Cast on 92 stitches (less than called for). I always do stockinette longer than called for. I think 7 inches.
• For my boss for Christmas. He mentioned in passing he needed a hat. Not in a beggy way... can't believe I've never knit for him. Good on the go project.

  Amethyst Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Amethyst Stripes Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Realized I had socks for all my usual suspects at Christmas except my BFF. Already had the first of these done from our trip to FL so I cast on the second. Past the heel. Knit on these at Nutcracker which is special and she'll appreciate. Millie also knit on these at Thanksgiving which is fun.

  Brainstorming

• To finish up Christmas knitting I need to finish the VAA hat and Patons Kroy socks
• Crochet Greedo
• Emelyn asked for a bunny instead of a sheep this year. This is the pattern I'm using from the 4 Seasons Easter Pattern by Lydia Tresselt.
• Riley asked for more clothes for her Chelsea doll I crocheted for her 2 years ago. I made her some clothes last year too.
• Won't likely be done by 12/1 for Knitmore Girls' Grinch along but I'll be doing it in spirit this year.
• My Indie GAL purchases
  • Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher
  • Purchased Ninilchik Swoncho Pattern by Caitlin Hunter
  • Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook

In My Travels I share about my adventures to Baltimore to take classes at Neighborhood Fiber Company with the incredibly talented Ann Weaver.   Some highlights!  

• Meeting Ann and soaking up a bit of her incredible knowledge!
• Nicki, Beverly and I all wore our Lush Cardigans and Electric Slide socks. So fun! Made the day seem even more special!
  
  
• I learned how to steek a sweater!
• I got to spend time with 2 of my listeners in the class. MDQuilter (Beth) and Kaikaknits2 (Kaarina). Photo of Kaarina and me in our half finished sweaters here:
• Lunch: Mount Vernon Marketplace
• Breakfast at 9a at R House with Mary (Kino Knits Designs + Podcast) and Ashley and Tara from Misadventures in Knitting Podcast

• Seeing Nicki's MEGAROW Shawl in person.
• Learning a no-sew zipper installation technique

  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:  

• 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
  • 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:

• November Interception: Travel Knits for the Touchdown (get your entries in before 11/30): Sponsored by Kino Knits
• December Interception: Off Sides Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works

  Events

• The Down Cellar Studio Podcast will be kicking off a new year-long KAL for 2018.
• If you're a yarn dyer interested in sponsoring- click here for details!

  Life in Focus Happiness Project November: Gratefulness

• I've left positive reviews from podcasters I enjoy.
• I'm working on a photo/journaling book through Picaboo

  Ask Me Anything This time I answered a question from cynalune about how I got started podcasting and whether I'll make another crochet garment.  

• Check out my Crochet Favorites on Ravelry

On a Happy Note

• Yarn in the mail from Anotherhornfrog!
• Reordered tea from Plum Deluxe!
• $1 cards at Trader Joe's . Did you know?!
• Thanksgiving + my friend Laura visiting
• Aila made her debut in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Tune in at the end of the show for audio of she and I talking about it a few weeks ago. (Aila is the black sheep in the center of the photo)
• Black Friday shopping with Mom and Laura. I'm nearly done shopping!

Quote of the Week   Stillness is our most intense mode of action. It is in our moments of deep quiet that is born every idea, emotion, and drive which we eventually honor with the name of action. We reach highest in mediation, and farthest in prayer. In stillness every human being is great. -Leonard Bernstein       ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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