Thank you for tuning in to Episode 288 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Show notes with photos can be found on
my website.
This week's segments included:
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Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
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On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
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Brainstorming
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KAL News
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Events
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Contest, News & Notes
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Life in Focus
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On a Happy Note
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Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Cold, Cold Heart Socks
Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks
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Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers in pinks, purples and blues
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Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry )
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US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff.
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Check out my
video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting.
Millie's Christmas Makeup
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Wintermint Socks
Moosonee Sweater
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Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon
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Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm)
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Pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one of Megg's:
Ravelry link).
103 Hat
Peace & Light Mitts
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Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Peace & Light Colorway
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Pattern: Soccer Mitts by Erica Lueder. Free Knitting Pattern available on
Ravelry.
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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About the yarn: 6 stripes in blues/teals, 3 in creams/yellows
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Cast on with 56 sts like socks.
Brainstorming
Calendula Christmas Quilt
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Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova
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Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose
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Hook: G (4.0 mm)
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KAL News
Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24
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Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025
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Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the
Ravelry Group -
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Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this
Ravelry Thread
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Commentator Mary Klute's report- CONTAINS RAVELRY LINKS🙂
This week, I wandered over to the end zone dance thread to take a peek at some of the beautiful projects folks have finished in the last month or so. Lots of players are double-dipping--that is, making projects that count for both the pigskin party and another make along!
KnitsandReads, oneyarn, Sandyrlevin all participated in the Arne & Carlos Christmas Stocking MKAL. Their finished objects are beautiful! Sandyrlevin even completed two!
Of course, many players are participating in the December Mystery Gnome KAL from PSP-sponsor Imagined Landscapes, but we'll have to wait a bit longer to see those FOs!
Finally, a few players are double-dipping with other KALs for the Q3 colorwork challenge--I think that would actually be a triple-dip--three ways to win prizes for one project!
VTKimmyKim and Cherlynpickering are participating in the "A Very Merry MKAL," which is a mystery colorwork cowl challenge.
LauraKnitsPA and tanksoup are participating in the "Step into Christmas MKAL," which is a mystery colorwork socks challenge.
I think all this double and triple dipping is a great motivator to be extra productive during the PSP!
Events
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Wayland Winter Farmers' Market-
Farm Fiber Days: January 19 & March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA
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Contest, News & Notes
Cancer unit where my mom stayed is always looking for donations of adult hats if you're looking for a place to donate. Reach out to me and I'm happy to coordinate.
Life in Focus
24 for 2024 list updates
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Get 2 massages beyond the one per month at Massage Envy DONE
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Read more books than you did in 2023 (50) 53 as of 12/11
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Knit at least 1 finished project with handspun- Dan's citrus hat
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Knit/crochet myself a new sweater Silverlining
On a Happy Note
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Haircut & color with Erika
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Visiting with Julie and Chris who came to visit from Ohio
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80 min massage and running into my trainer from my former gym
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Visiting with my cousins- Joanie, Nancy, Paul, Colleen and Erin
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House clean out with Aila and Ois
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Savers with Riley and Aila.
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Hattie in Frozen Jr- Patrons, check out your feed for a private video of all of Hattie's highlights in the show.
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Productive and successful software integration.
Quote of the Week
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive... It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away.
-Oriah, The Invitation
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