Thank you for tuning in to episode 76 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.
Find show notes at www.downcellarstudio.com/76
 
This week's segments included:

Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In My Travels
Events
Contest, News and Notes
On a Happy Note

 
 
Off the Needles
Halloween Socks

Yarn: Mint Rain in Witch’s Brew Colorway
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams


A Hug for Emily

Aila Grace Shawl by me, Jennifer Lassonde
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn: Gales Art fingering -- blend 60% Merino, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yards


 
Fall Brights Hat

Yarn: Plymouth DK (cream) & Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in Genie Colorway
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm)
Pattern: took inspiration from Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman though I never actually downloaded it because it said it was only for 6-12 month old baby.
I already purchased another skein of the Hedgehog Fibres in the Genie Colorway. When last I checked they had some listed at Simply Socks Yarn Co so if you're looking for some, you could try there.


 
Garret's Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in Colorway 1918- Shire (hunter green)


 
 
On the Needles
 
Rhinebeck Socks 2015

Yarn: Gales Art Sock blank- Starlight Star Bright
Needles: US 1.5
Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams



Grandchild Birthstone Shawl
 

Pattern I'm making up.
US 7 (4.5mm) needles
Yarn:

Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
Cascade Heritage Silk- White
Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple




 
Brainstorming

The big thing at Rhinebeck this year was the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith and I was inspired!
If you're considering knitting one, check out Susan B Anderson's blog post. She gives some great tips that would come in handy.

 
From the Armchair
Just finished listening to All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and highly recommend it
 
 
 
Podcast recommendation: Tiny Paper Foxes Podcast with Jennie who is Tinypaperfoxes on Ravelry.
 
 
In My Travels
Rhinebeck Highlights!
 

Friday evening- went to Indie Untangled Event in Kingston
Bought a skein of yarn from Backyard Fiberworks.
Buying sock blanks from Gale's Art. I got a sock blank for me and one for Emily.
Starlight Star Bright for me
New Leaf for Emily
Shopping at Ross Farm, chatting with Amy and ScooterPie.

Devon's Travels: I shared a story of my friend Devon's first experience in a yarn shop in Berlin, Germany. You can find Devon on Instagram as WhatDevonDiscoved or join her on her adventures through her blog
 

Events
 

Vogue Knitting Live- January 15-17, New York City
Stitches West- February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA 


Contest, News and Notes
 
News- my new shawl design View from the Charles has been released

$6 download available on Ravelry
DK Weight (250 yards)Gauge: 7 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking 
Needles: US 8 (5.0mm)
 

Fingering Weight (400 yards)Gauge: 8 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm)
 


Contest: Emily of FibreTown Podcast has recently published a new design:  Esther Belle Shawl
Emily has kindly donated a copy. Come over to the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Board to check out the contest thread.
 
 
On a Happy Note

Seeing Will and Aila (and my bff Krissy) at knit night on Wednesday. 
Apple picking with Kris and Aila... and going to Aila's Boston Ballet Rehearsal in the morning. We go to Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls NH. 

 
Pigskin Party KAL
 

What is the Pigskin Party KAL?


Virtual knit-a-long that runs along the NFL football season. For any projects you complete between Sept 10 and Feb 8th, you'll earn points that make you eligible for fantastic prizes. For every 100 yards completed (in your fiber craft of choice) you earn 7 points for a touchdown. For all partial touchdown yardage you earn 3 points (field goal) |For any small finished project (less than 100 yards) earn 3 points
There are also