Thank you for tuning in to Episode 98 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Life in Focus KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Daizie Knits, Plum Deluxe Tea & Media Peruana Designs   Off the Needles Amma Granny Square Top Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Hook: C 2.75 mm Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color Regia Shortie Sock OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Regia 4 Ply   A Blue Dress for Giraffe Mommy  No Pattern J Hook Lion's Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (Aran weight)   On the Needles   Christmas Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Lilliput Yarns- Bumpus Hounds Colorway Love it! lime green and hunter green striped with red! super fun 2nd christmas pair i'm working on. past heel on first sock!   2016 Patriots Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway Cast on 64 with US 1 needles- bamboo. Too big Cast on 56 with US 1- metal Thought it was too small at first. Think it may be fine. Neon Halloweeny Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Be Ewe Fibers (Etsy shop) 2 mini skeins in Harley Quinn Colorway & leftover Knit Picks Kaleidescope colorway   Started a new design project which I'll share more details on soon   Brainstorming   Rugged Ripples Blanket   Tutorial available by Very Pink       Debating the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli or Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaire.   I am watching with Mae C. Jemison Worsted Merino Bamboo from Yarn Geek Fibers- lovely light gray.     From the Armchair   Della Q Hanging Circular Needle Organizer- retails for $44 US     Point/Counterpoint Volume 1 by  Mary Hull and Sarah Schira     Two new audio podcast I've been enjoying Imagined Landscapes Podcast- with Sarah & Katie Maine Yarn Podcast- Jenn and Julie Life in Focus In this episode I shared about my motivation to lose weight and some reasons why I think the Weight Watchers program has worked well for me.sed to be photography. focusing on what's important in life. If you have questions, feel free to post in the Ask Me Anything Thread. KAL News   The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long October 1st-November 15, 2016. Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry. We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL. Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. Lollipop Yarns:  Use the code BigBadBergAlong for free shipping until 10/1. Check out her Ravelry group where she is doing a kit giveaway. One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway. Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points   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 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 Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL