Episode 218: For the Love of Colorwork

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 218 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In my Travels
KAL News
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Pink Moon Sweater

Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site.
Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm)
Yarn:
- Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019
- Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day’s Russell’s Market January 2020
- mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019
- Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci’s Stitches- LYS
- Marroon- Handspun
A little bit of lace in the yoke above the colorwork- Pink held double w/ alpaca. First time using a fuzzy yarn
Ravelry Project Page
I have about 6-10 rounds of colorwork left! So addictive. Have had to stop and make myself stretch and then switch to another project.

Fall is My Favorite Socks

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh sock in the Fall is my Favorite Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Ravelry Project Page
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh is a Pro Shop Sponsor for the Pigskin Party- 40 points
Pattern: OMG Heel- Pro Shop – 40
Project Bag: Cookie & Bees– Snack Shack Sponsor- 20 points
100 points + yardage
First sock is done. Cuff on the second is nearly done!

Millie Margaret Shawl (worsted)

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Millie Margaret Kit (Pigskin Party Exclusive) in the Ashenvale Colorway
- 3 100g skeins of Woolens & Nosh. 2 skeins of the Ashenvale self-striping for either end. 1 skein of the dusty purple for the center panel.
Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm)
Pattern: Millie Margaret (worsted) by Jennifer Lassonde
Ravelry Project Page
40 pts for Pro Shop Sponsor Pattern
60 pts for Pro Shop Exclusive Kit

Three Waters Farm Superfine Merino

Started 9/2
Colorway: Forested Hills
My Ravelry Page

Baker Street Socks

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici and in the Baker Street Colorway & Knit Picks Stroll in Navy
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
Ravelry Project Page

Brainstorming

I shared details about the potentially ridiculous number of projects I’m packing for my trip to Florida.

From the Armchair

Fake Doctors Real Friends Podcast with Zach Braf & Donald Faison
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.
- Heard about this book from Knit All the Yarn Podcast on YouTube
I learned part way through that she’s the author of perhaps my favorite blog post of all timesabout a giant metal chicken named Beyonce. Find that post here.
Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

In My Travels

Tune in to hear about my visit to Scratch Supply Co. in Lebanon, New Hampshire. I was so excited to meet Karen and Jessica. I’m working on a video so if you’re not already subscribed to my channel on YouTube: Down Cellar Studio, check it out!

I also shared stories about a recent camping trip to Vermont and sleeping in Dan’s hammock.

KAL News

Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21

Important Links:

Official Rules (Google Doc)
Register to Play! (Google Form)
Points Tally Form (Google Form)
Sponsor List (Google Doc)
Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com)
Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread
Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)
Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they’re posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon)
Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance
Check out your standings (and others’) on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet)
Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form)
Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread.

Special Highlights on This Episode:

Tune in to see if you’re the September Interception Winner.
October Interception: hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Find details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Open 10/5 through 10/31/21.
Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc

On a Happy Note

I ordered Legacy Fiber Artz Advent Calendar!
I’m signed up for another Advent Swap through the Between Knits & Purls YouTube Channel/Ravelry Group. Sign ups for this close on 10/16/21. Check out their Ravelry Post for details.
Outdoor yoga!
Riley & Millie’s softball games.
Apple Picking! My Favorite Day of the Year (Patrons, check out a video in your feed!)
Visiting with Tom who brought us a bunch of beer!