Thank you for tuning in to Episode 122 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Imagined Landscapes and Fibernymph Dyeworks   Off the Needles New Crescent Shape Shawl Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn: Main Color: Baah Ja Lolla, Gradient set from Woolbearers, Border in Periwinkle Sheep Pattern: a new design I have out to testers now. I hope to release it in October. Dragon Belly Shawl Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl Hook: J-6.0 mm Yarn: Jill Draper Makes Stuff- Hudson (worsted) in the Raspberry Beret colorway (2 skeins- 480 yards) My 1st crochet shawl I need to wash an block it and will do a citric acid soak. Details on how to use Citric Acid to set your yarn on the Knitmore Girls website. On The Needles Scrappy Halloweeny Socks Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: TBD   Spring Leaf Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Christmas Ribbon Socks Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Holly Jolly Christmas Socks Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist   Poppy Troll Hat x2 Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child zie Ella:1-4 year old child size. Both hats done. Earflaps on. Ears made. Need to sew on. Wash them. then will add eyes and hair From the Armchair I talked about this article: What The Health Review Bottom line: the What the Health Documentary cites sources that aren't reliable research studies and is, if nothing else, at least cause for a second look. Check out this great new audio podcast: (mis)adventures in knitting- Audio Podcast hosted by Ashley + Tara, based out of Baltimore, MD In the next episode, I am going to talk about the Four Tendencies Book by Gretchen Rubin and nd knowing our own tendency can help us accomplish our crafty goals... Invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website before the next episode so you know your tendency. Crafty Adventures I bought a dress and petticoat from Goodwill for $20 to make Emelyn a Marie Antoinette halloween costume for her last year of Trick or Treating.   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP that you started June 30th or earlier but haven't yet finished within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.   Pigskin Party KAL 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. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing