Thank you for tuning in to episode 76 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included:

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In My Travels
• Events
• Contest, News and Notes
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch’s Brew Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Aila Grace Shawl by me, Jennifer Lassonde
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn: Gales Art fingering — blend 60% Merino, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yards

• Yarn: Plymouth DK (cream) & Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in Genie Colorway
• Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm)
• Pattern: took inspiration from Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman though I never actually downloaded it because it said it was only for 6-12 month old baby.
• I already purchased another skein of the Hedgehog Fibres in the Genie Colorway. When last I checked they had some listed at Simply Socks Yarn Co so if you’re looking for some, you could try there.

• Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
• Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in Colorway 1918- Shire (hunter green)

• Yarn: Gales Art Sock blank- Starlight Star Bright
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern I’m making up.
• US 7 (4.5mm) needles
• Yarn:
  • Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
  • Cascade Heritage Silk- White
  • Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple

• The big thing at Rhinebeck this year was the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith and I was inspired!
• If you’re considering knitting one, check out Susan B Anderson’s blog post. She gives some great tips that would come in handy.

Rhinebeck Highlights!

• Friday evening- went to Indie Untangled Event in Kingston
• Bought a skein of yarn from Backyard Fiberworks.
• Buying sock blanks from Gale’s Art. I got a sock blank for me and one for Emily.
• Starlight Star Bright for me
• New Leaf for Emily
• Shopping at Ross Farm, chatting with Amy and ScooterPie.

Devon’s Travels: I shared a story of my friend Devon’s first experience in a yarn shop in Berlin, Germany. 
You can find Devon on Instagram as WhatDevonDiscoved or join her on her adventures through her blog

$6 download available on Ravelry

DK Weight (250 yards)
Gauge: 7 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking 

Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)

 

Fingering Weight (400 yards)
Gauge: 8 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm)

 

• Seeing Will and Aila (and my bff Krissy) at knit night on Wednesday. 
• Apple picking with Kris and Aila… and going to Aila’s Boston Ballet Rehearsal in the morning. We go to Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls NH. 

• Virtual knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 10 and Feb 8th, you’ll earn points that make you eligible for fantastic prizes. For every 100 yards completed (in your fiber craft of choice) you earn 7 points for a touchdown. For all partial touchdown yardage you earn 3 points (field goal) |For any small finished project (less than 100 yards) earn 3 points
• There are also Special Teams points available for using sponsor products and fulfilling other challenges.
• For every 100 points you earn, you’ll be entered in the drawing for one of many grand prizes graciously donated by our Sponsors
• In addition to working for your prizes- there are also prizes for just for participating. Use #DCSPigskinParty2015 on Instagram to show us what you’re working on and come chat in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group’s Monthly Huddle Thread and you could be randomly selected
• It’s never too late to sign up. Join anytime during the football season (you don’t even need to be a fan to play along)

• Donita’s Sewing Rack
• Freckled Whimsey
• KerriKnits Designs
• Lilliput Yarn
• MyMuddlings
• One Twisted Tree
• Prairie Bag Works
• Soap-a-licious
• Suburban Stitcher
• Yarn Geek Fiber

There was no Monday night Bingo on Monday 10/26- we’re turning it into a different way to have fun!