Thank you for tuning in to Episode 310 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full 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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From the Armchair
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KAL News
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Contest, News & Notes
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Life in Focus
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Ask Me Anything
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On a Happy Note
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Quote of the Week
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Dan's Birthday Hat
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Yarn: Yarnbaker DK ((75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Burnt Indigo Colorway (dusty navy blue with black
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Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
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I used 54g of yarn and have 52g left.
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It was living in my Stitched by Jessalu Rhinebeck bag which is, for now, my hat bag.
Game Day Party Socks
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Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heels/toes from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn)
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry)
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Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points
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62g used
Aila's Goose Bag
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Pattern: None. Using this Ravelry Project Page as a guide
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Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Aran colorway (~400g skein)
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Hooks: G (4.0 mm) & H (5.0 mm)
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Started at the bottom with smaller hook and holding yarn double. ch31 work both sides of that to create the base. increased up to 62 stitches. larger hook. SC around for sides.
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7 sts for handle (smaller hook) with the goose head at end of handle which is attached to other side of the bag. Then I added feet at the bottom.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Kris' Christmas Socks
Over the Rainbow Socks
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Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry)
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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About the colorway:
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Yarn was gift from Kris on Mom's 1st heavenly birthday. I decided these will be for Hattie (my niece who is Mom's birthday twin).
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Progress: I'm on the leg of sock 2.
Zoe Hat
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Pattern: Zoe Hat by Alexandra Davidoff- $6 knitting pattern available on
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Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in a teal color
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Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
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Laura picked out this yarn at Knitty City in NY
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Progress: I am still on the ribbing.
Elsa
From the Armchair
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KAL News
Pigskin Party '25
Updates In This Episode
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Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)-
Suburban Stitcher Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this
Ravelry Thread.
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Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)-
Yarnaceous Fibers
Commentator Update (links in this section go to Ravelry)
Like most of the knitting internet, our November huddle has had lots of chatter about the game of wool, including tips for how to watch it if you are in the US! This has spawned lots of conversations about:
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how long it really takes to knit something,
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how hard on your body it can be to knit for long periods of time, and
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whether crafting with time pressure is a fun challenge or just robs the joy out of our hobby.
Several pigskin partiers have shared their experiences with times crafting challenges, such as the sheep to sweater challenges, sock madness, and the super sock world challenge.
In other news, players are posting some amazing projects in the end zone dance thread! A few players have completed some really intricate projects lately. For example,
What a talented group of players we have!
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
25 in 2025
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Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, Sept) - done
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Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year
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Buy new ski boots- done
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Go camping (scheduled for June)- done
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Kayak 2-5 times (Saco- 2 days)- done
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Do at least 5 walks with others- done
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Take 2-5 yoga classes- will not complete
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Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly- will still try
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Spend a day at Raffa Life- done
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Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- I've fallen off.
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Read all of Simple Abundance- gave up. Got too religious for me.
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Read at least 60 books- - 58 books as 11/29
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Get at least 2 massages at Oasis- done
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See 2-5 movies in the theater- done
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Knit 2-5 garments for me- done
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Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket- not happening this year.
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Crochet at least 5 toys- done
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Use my spinning wheel at least once a month- all but May & June! Calling this a win
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Have a crafty day with Emelie- done
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Knit a slouchy hat for myself- not yet but it could still happen.
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Try out 3 new to me podcasts- done
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Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara- its on the calendar
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Buy a firebox and put important papers inside- working with Dan on finding the right one.
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Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation- not done yet
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Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes- done
Ask Me Anything
Tune in to hear my answer to this question:
Hi,
I'm a newer listener to your podcast and really enjoy it. But just how fast do you knit?
It seems you have a job (in addition to the podcast), have time to be in a musical, family,,...yet your projects seem to fly off the needles. How do you get it all done? Are you knitting constantly??
Slow at knitting,
Cathleen
On a Happy Note
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My cousin Jenny hosted a girls/cousins game night. We had a lot of fun!
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Dad, Jeff, Riley, Millie & I started decorating at Dad's and then had a big Wicked (part 1) watch party in the evening. Megg, Eme, Ois, Hattie, Kris, Aila, Riley, Millie, Kara and Emelie all came. Only 3 of them had seen it before.
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Laura's visit- our craft fair tradition, lots of laughter with Megg and some great second-hand finds to add to my winter wardrobe
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Seeing Cabaret with Megg and Terri
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A surprise 4 Sundays advent box delivery from
Legacy Fiber Artz- thanks Sue & Chelsea!!
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Fiber Club at my local library
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Thanksgiving with the family!
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My cousin Joanie gifted Dad, Jeff and me each an ornament with flowers from mom's funeral made into beads and put together with crystals into a beautiful snowflake ornament
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Wicked For Good!
Quote of the Week
"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse."
— Henry Van Dyke
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