Thank you for tuning in to Episode 265 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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Brainstorming
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In my Travels
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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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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
Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater
Sneaky Pumpkins (& their Ghost friends)
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Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic (various) in white, orange and brown.
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Hook: C (2.75 mm)
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Pattern: Cute Halloween Decorations by Laura Sillar (~$3.85 US Crochet pattern) available on
Ravelry -
Safety Eyes from 6060 on Etsy.
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About this Project: I saw this on Instagram and knew I had to make them because "sneaky pumpkins" is a running joke for Liz, Riley and me. You'll find shots of sneaky pumpkins all through our Rhinebeck weekend videos on Youtube-
Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and
Part 2 (Rhinebeck).
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I made 3 sets, one for each of us.
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Liz's Socks
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Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray)
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Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
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Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
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Progress- I finished the first sock in Vegas and half of the second sock at Rhinebeck. I'm beyond the heel on sock #2 now.
Christmas Stockings
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Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this
web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears!
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Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White
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Hook: G (4.0 mm)
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I thought I had 3 to make before Thanksgiving, but it's really only two which is a huge relief.
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Progress: The front & back of one stocking is done. I finished the foot shaping on the both sides of the stocking.
Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm
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Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
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Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage
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Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
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Progress: Riley helped me complete the 9 squares for October. I've single crocheted them together and started the border.
Brainstorming
Samples & patterns we found at Rhinebeck:
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Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 knitting pattern available on
Ravelry).
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PhD Candidate Sweater by Hannah Mann (free knitting pattern available on
Ravelry)
In My Travels
Las Vegas
Rhinebeck with Mom, Liz and Riley
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Friday- we grabbed lunch then headed to Indie Untangled for the last spot of the day.
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We got an AirBnB in Hudson that was adorable. Saturday we arrived at the Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck around 11a. We shopped until 2p meet-up. It was sS lovely seeing/meeting so many of you! We chatted for awhile- longer than Riley would have liked, I'm sure! See the video for candid reactions! Then we shopped until they closed.
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Saturday night we had dinner at a lovely little place in Hudson - the Grazin' Diner.
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Sunday morning we shopped with Lauren and her boyfriend Pete, then checked out the animal barns, bought more stuff!
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I bought nearly all of the things on my "to purchase" list.
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Check out
Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and
Part 2 (Rhinebeck) videos on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.
KAL News
Pigskin Party '23
Contest, News & Notes
My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at
gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome!
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
Shana asked about any recent Savers adventures. Tune in for a story that's more of a misadventure (spoiler alert- all ends well)
On a Happy Note
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Vegas- pool day with sharks in the tank & dressing as the Sanderson sisters for the Gala.
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Rhinebeck weekend. Great time with Mom, Liz and Riley. Liz did 100% of the driving and it saved me! I am so grateful. The 4 of us just got along so well and had so much fun. 2p meet-up. So many compliments on my sweaters- both Sat and Sun. Everyone loved Mom's sweater too. Found buttons for her on Saturday.
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Sing-a-long on the drive home from Rhinebeck.
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Liz found Mom's favorite blow up seat cushion when she dropped her fidget spinner under the seat and had to retrieve it!
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Laura (lauraknitspa) brought her Abington Mitts to show me (
Ravelry Project Page link)
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I got to see our youngest niece and nephew- Gabriella & Zach when Dan and Oisin were over at their house putting in a new shed. We watched a Curious George Halloween Special that Gabriella was dying to show me, had a snack and read books in their tent before I had to go.
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Dan & I attended a Clue (movie based on the board game) Party as Miss Scarlet & Mr. Green. After striking out at the thrift stores, I bought a dress on Amazon that was more perfect than I realized. Thanks to Mom, I had the perfect costume jewelry. Dan brought all sorts of props from home for the "weapons." Fun was had by all.
Quote of the Week
Daily life may seem trivial and routine, but in fact it contains a multitude of incidents, at once rich, expansive, and touching.
–YU HUA
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