Thank you for tuning in to Episode 316 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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On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Neckerchief
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Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on
Ravelry)
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Yarn: Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards.
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Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
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Because I'm using fingering weight yarn, I decided to use the cast on from my Millie Margaret Shawl and figure it out as I go.
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Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-
Ravelry
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I did the increases up to 5 inches the pattern calls for and now I'm knitting straight. I'll reverse my increases w/ decreases on the other side and see how I like it.
Inclinations Cowl
Treysta
Spectrum Socks
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Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Spectrum 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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Progress: finished first sock during Hattie's birthday sleepover. Worked on sock #2 while Megg, Rose and I saw Cabaret.
Northern Lights Socks
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Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Northern Lights 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 yarn- thin stripes of cream broken up 3 shades of teal/light blue, 2 grays and 1 deep purple.
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Finished sock 1 recently. Cast on sock 2.
October 2025 Sock Club Socks
From the Armchair
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Knitting in Passing
I traded socks for handmade bowls with my new friend Rose! What a great trade!
In My Travels
Ryan, Millie and I went to Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Gardens Center in Wayland, MA. Some highlights include:
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It was our 3rd year of wearing overall's- Millie's choice for our somewhat matching outfits.
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3rd year without Mom. She didn't come in 2024, the last one she was here for, because she was in St. Maarten. Good for her! But we obviously missed her last year and this year too.
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I purchased 3 plants. Millie picked out a plant for her mom.
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I bought 20 ounces of Gray Shetland from Forever in Fiber (
Etsy).
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Millie got to show Ann Weaver of
Plied Yarns the hat she knit for her Dad for Christmas.
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We enjoyed lunch at
The Local across the street after.
Events
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Fiberfest at the Boston Public Market- March 21 & 22nd from 10a-5p in Boston, MA
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On a Happy Note
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Chris Stapleton concert with Jeff, Riley & Dad
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Seussical with Megg and Hattie
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Hattie's birthday sleepover- trampoline park, pizza, cookies, Cat & the Hat pancake, pompoms and rehearsing for her Seussical audition
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A quieter week!
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Starting a March Madness Challenge at the gym + taking an adult ballet class from my friend Kris
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Chatting with my friend Marta about her trip back to America this summer
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Seeing Cabaret
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Karaoke night in a private room for my friend Megg's birthday.
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I got to see my nephew Garret on his 16th birthday. I got a text of him driving with his learner's permit a few days later.
Quote of the Week
"Community is much more than belonging to something; it' about doing something together that makes belonging matter." — Brian Solis
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