Thank you for tuning in to Episode 161 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   On the Needles 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: Infinite Twist, Kingdom Fleece and Fiberworks & Fibernymph Dye Works   On the Needles Dan’s Tourmaline Stripes Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Paton’s Kroy in the Tourmaline Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Autumn Stripes Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Paintbox Socks Colorway Stripes-Autumn Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Dragon Belly Shawl  Pattern: Dragon Belly Shawl by Johanna Lindahl (Free crochet pattern) Yarn: Teal Torch Knits TTK Splendid sock. 100% SW Merino. Stone Ground colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) I'm working on another sample for a new design that will match the Riley Rose Shawl & Riley Rose Cowl.  This hat is knit out of Holly Press Fibers Sheepish minis (5 colors) - Petticoat series. I've started a new 4 color, fingering weight shawl design. Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when patterns are released (and to get the best intro coupon)   Brainstorming Just back from beach vacation. Wore my Amma crochet top and my Easy Swim Cover up which is making me want to whip up something else for summer. Any suggestions?     From the Armchair  Tune in to hear my review and some highlights from Atomic Habits by James Clear Atomic Habits by James Clear I also mentioned Gretchen Rubin's Better than Before& Jon Acuff's Finish  In My Travels   Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Punta Cana- we stayed at the Iberostar Punta Cana.  20 of us went to celebrate Dan's friend's Dad's 80th birthday. We ordered these silly t-shirts as surprise and he loved them. T-shirts are from Arielle’s Treasures  Travel Tips Run water through coffee maker (without coffee) to heat it. Finally got our answer to "how much sunscreen is enough?" Answer: 7 days, 2 people, 3 spray sunscreens (plus something for face). Rashguard and hats are a must. Traveling with own water bottle was great. Dan and I filled with ice and water at breakfast lunch and dinner to always have water with us. I brought small container dish soap and cleaned in room with a face cloth. Have a pen handy for immigration and custom forms. Pack an extra for a friend too! Always negotiate price with vendors when prices aren’t listed. It may feel weird - and you have to be willing to walk away. They WILL let you walk away if they’re not going to make a profit. KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Check out the May Post Thank you to Another Crafty Girl for sponsoring in May! Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019  January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Splash Pad Party- runs June 1 through July 31 2019   Check out the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group For Official Rules, click here. Pre Pool opener chat Poolside Chat (to be opened 6/1) Click here to see Coupon Codes especially for you from our sponsors! Check out Splash Pad Party '19 Exclusive Items Splash Pad Party '19 Prize Thread Use #splashpadparty19 to show us what you're up to to prep for the Splash Pad Sponsor Spots STILL AVAILABLE. Click here to learn more!     Pro Shop Sponsors AdoreKnit Fibernymph Dye