Thank you for tuning in to Episode 327 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
  • In my Travels
  • KAL News
  • Events
  • Life in Focus
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week
 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, AdoreKnit, Doolittle Yarnery & Starfish Fibers
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Tapestry Socks
  • Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Tapestry 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
 
Nazari Top
 
Tray-mat
  • Pattern: None
  • Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn
  • Hook: H (5.9 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: I ran out of yarn and lost the ball band. I need to re-assess.
 
Swiss Placemat
  • Pattern: none. Chained 52 to start. Working in linen stitch
  • Yarn: Save the Yarn Albert (80% cotton/20% alpaca) in colorway 8238 (green)- 3 skeins purchased in Basel Switzerland
  • Hook: G (4.0 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Cast on another linen stitch placemat. This one for our dining room or kitchen island. Chained 52 to start on this one.
 
Goldwing Sweater
  • Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck
  • Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • Progress: Picked up first sleeve. Working through decreases.
 
Confetti Cannon Socks
  • Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
  • Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
  • Ravelry Project Page
  • About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal
  • Progress: I am beyond heel on the second sock.
 
Brainstorming
  • I need to cast on a worsted hat for Laura (but first I have to find the yarn). I think I'll make the Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits (Pro Shop Sponsor)- $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
  • At Rhinebeck I may buy yarn for the Oporto Tee by Suzanne Sommer $8.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
  • How cool is this Spiderweb dress- crochet pattern from Etsy?! Maybe for next Halloween?
 
SIZES- Made to measure! This pattern is written for size small but there are notes in red on how to change the size to fit your body!
 
MATERIALS
4.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: Fingering, Sock - I recommend cotton or bamboo
Yardage: 130-260+ yards (depends on size)
Gauge: 14 stitches by 12 rows = 4" using Hdc
 
From the Armchair
 
 
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In My Travels
 
Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France!
Yarn stores visited
 
KAL News
 
Pigskin Party '26 Details
  • Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27
  • Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry
  • Sign up (must be registered to win) - opens 8/19
  • Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)
  • Finish a Project?
  • Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread
  • Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)
    • Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread
    • Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread
 
Updates in this episode
  • Help us welcome Laura (LauraKnitsPA) to our Commissioner Team!
  • Check out the Official Pigskin '26 Logo bags available from AdoreKnit. Check out my unboxing of the tote Steph gifted me on Instagram.
  • Check out our PIG chat threads in the Ravelry group
  • Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October) is Doolittle Yarnery. Find the Knit/Crochet in Black merch here if you want to join in. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread.
  • The Tailgate Talk Challenge has begun! Check out the Ravelry Thread.
  • Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November) is Fangirl Fibers. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread. We hope you'll join us and make a DK gift for someone you love.
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December): Suburban Stitcher- festive fun
  • Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January): Yarnaceous Fibers- challenge TBD
 
Events
 
 
On a Happy Note
  • Babysitting fun with Gabriella and Zachary.
  • Driveway paving!!
  • The slightly slower pace of fall and getting out for walks with my friend.
  • Labor Day weekend pool time with family and friends.
  • In Colmar, Marta was looking for a pretzel and thought she saw one but it had feet!
  • I took an adult tap and jazz class at my friend's dancing school.
  • Dan & Shay concert with Riley & getting to see her school.
  • Seeing my friend Nathan in Damn Yankees
 
Quote of the Week
"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees – as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again." – Ruth Ahmed
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