Episode 77: Star Wars Obsessed

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 77 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 & Notes
On a Happy Note
Pigskin Party KAL

Off the Needles

I’ve made 10 so far! All using a C Hook and various worsted weight yarn

Storm Trooper
Darth Vader
Han Solo
Yoda
Leia
R2D2
Luke Skywalker
C3P0
Wicket the Ewok
Darth Maul (not in the book— found one on Etsy that someone was selling and figured out how to make it using the basic body type from the book)

Up next: Boba Fett, Jabba the Hut, Chewbacca & Obi Wan (also not in book. Lucy Collins has Obi-Wan as a single pattern available through Etsy. Here is the link to the Ravelry Pattern Page for him.)

Eyes from 6060 shop on Etsy.

Felicity Hat

Free pattern by Wanett Clyde
Yarn: Duck Duck Wool- Merino Aran in the Summer Sidewalk color way.
U.S. 6 and 8 needles
Altered just slightly- I cast on 86 sts with US 6. 1×1 rib for 2 inches.

On the Needles

Rhinebeck Socks 2015

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

Christmas 2015 Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Yarn: Marigold Jen in the Merry and Bright colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Patriots Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarning. Saturated Sock Self-Striping. In the Pats colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

From the Armchair

Check out the Unraveling Podcast with Greg & Joey

Check out their Preemie Hat KAL (I am offering my View from the Charles Shawl pattern as a prize for one lucky winner)

Brainstorming

Anotherfroghorn very kindly gifted me the Red Flannel mitts pattern by Alicia Plummer. Can’t wait to make these! Thanks!

In My Travels

Dan and I traveled to Burlington, VT for a wedding

While there, my best friend Kris and I went to Nido

Last week I had a business trip to Sarasota, FL.

Dan came to see me present at the conference!

We also got to visit with family and I went to A Good Yarn. What an amazing store! I definitely recommend that you visit if you’re ever in the area.

Events

Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City

I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.

Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA

Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!

Contests, News & Notes

Emily of FibreTown Podcast has recently published a new design: Esther Belle Shawl

Emily has kindly donated a copy– tune in to see if you won!

On a Happy Note

I’m loving our new Chromecast — it’s helpful to be able to watch podcasts on YouTube while still using my GoodReader app on my iPad.
Halloween!!

Pigskin Party KAL

What is the Pigskin Party KAL?

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)

Thank you to our Headline Sponsors!