Episode 145: Nashville with GramCracker

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 145 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
On a Happy Note

Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: The Woolly Thistle, Sunsoaked Yarns, Infinite Twist

Thanks to Mom for joining me! It’s always so much fun!

Off the Needles

Rafa’s Hat

Pattern: Rafa’s hat (free) by Joji Locatelli
Yarn: Swan’s Island Sterling Collection Worsted ( 85% Merino, 15% Alpaca) gray/blue color
Needles: US 5
Size: Small

Tamarugo Hat

Pattern: Tamarugo, free pattern by Anna Hintikka
Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Worsted Weight Merino in the NFL Red/Blue colorway (gifted to me)
Needles: US 6 (4.5 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
Counts for our September Pigskin Party Interception sponsored by Rainy Day Fiber Co

On the Needles

Henry’s Bunny

Pattern: Henry’s Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color
Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) (called for US 3– too loose)
We got chatting about our fake, plastic bunny Henrietta who lived in the bushes outside our house growing up. This is where she lived, but I can’t find a photo of her.

KFI Scrappy Socks

Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 (DK) & Skacel Kenzie (worsted)
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams
Cast on 48 stitches
I’m using the Cate’s Clasp Weft join to change yarns

Turquoise Stripes Socks

Yarn: Patons Kroy
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion $6.50 crochet pattern for Oisin

From the Armchair

West Wing on Netflix & West Wing Weekly Podcast (Jen)
Married at First Sight on Lifetime (Mom)
Alex Cross books by James Patterson (Mom)

In My Travels

Mom and I shared a lot of stories and highlights from our trip to Nashville! E731F69B-844B-4907-B57C-5DC76951F92F

Puckett’s of Lieper’s Fork 7A26E118-F574-4033-9B86-4C85B0EB94F3

Meeting Charles Esten E011730A-9399-4EC4-A913-564FECB9304F

Mom + Dad at the Grand Ole Opry

KAL News

Slay the Stash 2018

Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy– and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
September Post
August winner announced! Tune in!
Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

Pigskin Party

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. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
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 #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

Details Discussed on This Episode:

Monday Night Scavenger Hunt
September Interception: runs all month! It’s not too late to hop in
Pigskin Party Logo Tote Bag are available from Designs of Acadia (only $12!!)

Pro Shop Sponsors

-Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO-

For more details click here.

Field Sponsors

-Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO-

For more details click here.

Events

2018 Box O’ Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018. Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.