Thank you for tuning in to Episode 103 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Pigskin Party KAL Quote of the Week       Thank you to this episode's show sponsors, The Yarn Sellar & Knit Life Designs     Off the Needles   Ashley's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet by Family Circle  (originally in November 1977 magazine) Was reprinted in 90's. Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Paton's Classic Wool- Bright Red.    Booties for Emma Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn:  Berroco Vintage from Riley's 2015 Christmas mittens     Regia Blue Jean Socks Pattern: Spacious OMG Yarn: Regia Jean Style Color Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Crochet Basket Basket #4  this season Black and red with sparkles Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick No handles on this one   Wintertide Headband Hook: I (5.5mm) Pattern: Wintertide Headband by Elena Hunt (free) Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick- charcoal gray heather Whipped up in less than an hour Found a cool black button in my stash. Super fun! Quick gift   Red Ninja, Blue Ninja & Green Ninja Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash + Loops & Thread Impeccable Hook: C (2.75 mm) No pattern   Christmas Dress and Headband for Giraffe Mommy Hook: J Yarn: cream and gold acrylic from Target No pattern (similar to the purple one she's wearing below)   Yoki the Dragon Pattern: Yoki the Dragon Amigurumi by Mariska Vos-Bolman ($5)- buy 4 get one free deal no code needed Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes More advanced pattern- all pieces crocheted separately and added on     On the Needles   Legwarmers for Riley Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.   Grammy's shawl Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport Needles: US 8 Pattern: New design, half hexagon shape like My Own Backyard   Brainstorming Christmas Knitting/Crochet plans: DONE- headband for co-worker using the Wintertide Headband pattern DONE- Dragon for Will using Yoki the Dragon pattern Unicorns for Ella and Carina using Shy Little Unicorn Pattern -- got great deals on Black Friday so will save this for their birthdays, Washcloths I found 11 I made during Stash Dash Oisin needed a toy, but I found an alien I crocheted last year! Left to do: Shawl for Gram- in progress Outfits for Riley's doll (made last year) Mittens for Riley- barely started- will chat more about them next time... Aila- kitty using kitty ballerina pattern from Etsy Bella- penguin using a pattern gifted to me by Joy- Happyfox24 Nana, Kris and Megg crochet basket- may only make 1, we'll see Garret- ninjas- white one Ice cream coozie for Matt New: Triple Luxe Cowl for Gail (if don't get completely finished its ok)- recording 12/8 -- 14 days... still going to be interesting Maybe: poncho (Azel pullover by Heidi May) Anna dolla (from Kit) for Millie   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread over 300 entries so far! Don't forget to get in your November and December entries. Even if you haven't participated all year- doesn't matter. still have a shot to win. 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsey- navy with hearts. Good sock size. Removeable wristlet strap. Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White   Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the RulesCheck out the Rules but i