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Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Episode 306: Fall Vibes

September 30
1 hr

Episode Description

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 306 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:  
  • Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Some Years Later
  • In my Travels
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • Ask Me Anything
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week
  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Fibernymph Dye Works & AdoreKnit   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mayor of Halloween Town Socks
  • Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Mayor of Halloween Town colorway
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Sweetly Striped Hat
  • Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
  • Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool
  • Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points
  • Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points
  • Check out this video on how to do a 1x1 left & right cross without a cable needle from my YouTube Channel
  • Progress: I need one more repeat & will begin crown decreases
  Traveler Sweater
  • Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website)
  • Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon)
  • Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: 18 purl ridges done; blocking to see if I have enough of the body knit or if I want to add more length.
  Born to Be Mild Socks
  • Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress- Part of the way through the cuff on sock #2.
  • About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest.
  Game Day Party Socks
  • Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heel from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn)
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points
  • Progress: just beyond the heel on the first sock
  Log Cabin Blanket
  • Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel
  • Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024)
  • Hook: I (5.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Inspired by Rachel (treehousefiberarts on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea (Legacy Fiber Artz on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Ravelry Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL; you do not have to use this pattern. Any scrappy crochet blanket counts.
  • My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. The basic idea is that you use 1 main color for Rounds 1 & 3 (center and outer square), and then 4 separate colors for the 4 sides of the middle square)
  • Round 1 & Round 3 done using same colors (2 sock yarns held together)- totals about 22g (11g of each colorway)
  • Contrast Colors: total weight of yarns used (reminder- yarns are held double so I only need half the weight listed for each mini). CC 1 & 2: 2g needed. CC 3 & 4: 4g needed
  • Progress: 9 so far - 2 new ones this month
  Hot pink spinning
  • Fiber: Mountain Vewe Coopworths Fiber in hot pink (no specific colorway name)- three 4oz bumps
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S
    • This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise.
  • Progress: ~3/4 way through first bump. 1st bobbin full and the second is well underway
  Brainstorming
  • Check out these designs by our Pigskin Sponsors that call for Super Bulky Yarn- Ravelry Link
  • I may try the Fabled Hat pattern by Maggie of Yarnaceous Fibers-$6 Ravelry pattern or the Copper Foxes Super Bulky cowl by Kacey Knits, a $7 Ravelry Pattern
  • Tiny scarf like the Sophie Scarf (Ravelry Pattern) but I likely won't use a pattern since many of my shawls that are knit side to side start off similarly.
  • Christmas gifts- toys for the littlest of the nieces/nephews. More to come on the next episode. 
  • The Love in Stitches Membership is working on colorwork sweaters and cozies.
  From the Armchair   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.   Some Years Later   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket
  • Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial
  • Hook: F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • I've been closing the end of each hexagon with this join- link to Instagram post
  • Learned double magic circle from this YouTube video.
  • Update: I took this blanket camping in Vermont, washed it when it came home and many of the centers burst open. So frustrating. I thought the double magic circle was the key but no, perhaps not. I will do a chain/slip stitch beginning moving forward.
  In My Travels I shared a bit about our recent trip to Vermont.   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25   Updates In This Episode
  • Our first Official Sponsor of the Quarter is Love in Stitches with Knitty Natty is hosting a Cozy Up Challenge! Check out all of the details in this Ravelry Post. Join Knitty Natty & me for a special zoom hangout Thursday 10/2 at 8p Eastern. Cast on, chat, learn about some of Natalie's cool cozy patterns and have some fun. Use code "PIGSKINPARTY" to save 10% on Natalie's cozy patterns. Details in the Start Here Thread.
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November)- Twice Sheared Sheep
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Suburban Stitcher
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers
  • The Pink Challenge also kicks off 10/1/25. Check out the challenge details in this Ravelry Thread & don't forget to make an appointment if you're due for a mammogram or other screening.
  • The Charity Challenge is also ready- check out the details in this Ravelry Thread.
  Events   Ask Me Anything  
  • Tune in to hear answers MikkaelaB asked about the Pigskin Party. 
  • Check out the Ask Me Anything Thread in Ravelry to ask a question and hear my answer on an upcoming episode.
  On a Happy Note
  • Dinner in Plymouth with my Mom's cousins
  • Adult Ballet Class
  • Vermont Trip
  • Seeing the Mrs. Doubtfire musical
  • Finding out my niece Hattie was cast as Gretl in a local production of The Sound of Music
  • Going to the movies! Laura & I saw The Long Walk, based on a 1979 Stephen King novel
  • Participating in a Clothing Swap & doing second-hand shopping with friends.
  • Raffa Life in Cranston, RI- saunas, steam rooms & cold plunge
  Quote of the Week "With every choice, you create the life you'll live; with every decision you design it." Mollie Marti   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:  
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