Thank you for tuning in to Episode 146 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes including photos!   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, AdoreKnit & Queen City Yarn     Off the Needles Henry's Bunny Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   On the Needles   Desperately Seeking Shallow Shawl Pattern: Desperately Seeking Shallow SC Crescent by in G (free crochet pattern) Hook: 4.5 mm Yarn: Hampton Artistic Yarns HAY Snorgle (MCN) fingering in the Berry Milkshake color & Toil and Trouble Sonnet in the Wine Harvest Color.   2018 Winter Games Hat Pattern: 2018 Winter Games Hat (free knitting pattern) by Susan Rainey Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II in the NE Patriots Tailgate Party colorway held with gray fingering from stash. Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted in Red & Royal Blue Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- TBD   Porgs Pattern: Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion ($6.50 US) Hook: C Yarn: Vanna's Choice and Craftsy Sprightly Acrylic Worsted   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body Ripped out Journey Sweater  beautiful, cabled pull over. Started in January 201.   Brainstorming Planning out Christmas knitting & crocheting using a Google Spreadsheet. This year. I need to finish 2 projects per week. Think I can make it happen. KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018 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 that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. October Thread Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. D