Thank you for tuning in to Episode 151 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes and photos.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Yumi Yarns & Knit Style Yarns     Off the Needles   Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner:Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit   Pig for Emelyn Hook D- 3.25 mm Yarn: Vanna's Choice Pattern:  Pig Miniatric Amigurumi by Miss Dolkapots (free)   Little Pig Pattern: Little Pig (free crochet pattern) by Mari-Liis Lille Hook D- 3.25 mm Yarn: Vanna's Choice (same as used for Eme's)   Flora the Fawn Pattern: Flora the Fawn by Joanna Kienmeyer (etsy Crochet pattern $5.34) Hook B- 2.25 mm Yarn: Cloudborn Highland DK   Dress and Headband for Giraffe Mommy  Hook: J Yarn: worsted held with fingering Pattern: in Ravelry notes   Crochet Thong for Yankee swap Goes with the TittensI made in 2015   Christmas Socks for Mom Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)  Dad’s Christmas Hat Pattern:Turn a Square Hat  Yarn: Leading Men Fiber Arts  Needles: US 5 & 7  Cast on 96. 6.5 inches before decrease for the crown On the Needles   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Crafty Adventures   I talked about mending Mom's fingerless mitts. Click here for the link to original project page. Clearly these have been well loved since 2012! Brainstorming Fingerless Mitts for mom (clearly she needs another pair) Another toy for Will Knit Picks Felici for socks for Dan From the Armchair Diane: Reading James Patterson's Women's Murder Club: 15th Affair     Jen: The Power of Momentsby Chip Heath and Dan Heath (Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact) audiobook from library  Headlong: Surviving Y2K Podcast   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end (within 3 yards) . Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. Finish up that skein 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. December Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Tune in to see if you won! 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   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   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 Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the