Thank you for tuning in to Episode 113 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   On the Needles  Brainstorming  From the Armchair In my Travels  KAL News  Events  Contest, News & Notes  Life in Focus  On a Happy Note  Quote of the Week Thank you to this Episode's Sponsors: Knitty Kitty Bags, Atelier de Soyun, Sunsoaked Yarns    On the Needles   Donner Needles: US 3 (3.25 mmm)  Yarn:  Ellen Cooper. Jenny base- 50/50 bamboo/cotton. Colorway is called Driftwood which is perfect for it- tans, grays, blips of peachy/pink. Variegated but almost tonal. Just enough variation for me. Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Amma Granny Square Top Hook: F Yarn: Swift Yarns- Swift Bliss Sock- MCN- 2 ply in Dream Weaver Colorway- light green Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Modification- using a solid granny square pattern found here Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks + Brown Rose Marl Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) I ripped out my Caesious Curl by Hunter Hammersen. Loved the stitch pattern but the shawl was too small w/ just 1 skein of fingering.   Brainstorming  I'm excited to make all the spring/summer tops. I bought yarn for the Construction Zone at Maryland Sheep and Wool.   I'm also excited to look through all my WIPs to strategize for Stash Dash!   From the Armchair   Audiobook- Julian Barnes- The Sense of an Ending Nerdette Podcast: Episode Breaking Yoga Stereotypes With Jessamyn Stanley  In My Travels  I talked about my trip to visit friends and attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Friday night we went to the Knot House in Frederick. Met Carol from Swift Yarns: love her color sense, she does lighter colors and speckles impeccably Caught up with Karin from The Periwinkle Sheep (love her grays! I need to buy a sweater quantity from her soon) Finally got to meet Kristen of Media Peruana Designs Saturday highlights: shopping, podcaster meet up!! KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier 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. Splash Pad Party 2017 Rules Questions Thread Sponsor List Prize Thread Pre-Swim Chat Thread in the Ravelry Group Exclusive Products for Splash Pad Participants   Pro Shop Sponsors Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers Snack Shack Sponsors Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Jenn Sheelen Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe The Martini Knitter Company The Worsted Purl V Yarn Windswept Designs WizBags Zombody Knits   Events   RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fle