Thank you for tuning in to Episode 111 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off The Needles Brown, Purple and Yellow Ninjas Yarn: Cascade 220 super wash Hook: C 2.75 mm   Kris' 2017 Birthday Socks Yarn: Mint Rain Twist Sock- Self Striping in the After the Storm Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Fluffy Sheep Pattern: Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak (fluffy yarn) + worsted weight acrylic yarn   Shy Little Unicorn Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by  Ana Paula Rimoli (library book) Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted Hook: C Her name: Poopsiedoo On the Needles  Key West Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Spring Sonata Colorway   Beyond the Wall Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Gray + Black Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Tune in to hear my review of trying on 9 inch circular needles.   Riley's 2017 Christmas Legwarmers Pattern: none Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm)   Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover fingering weight scraps   Worsted Weight Riley Rose Shawl Pattern: Riley Rose by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Hikoo by Skacel Simpliworsted in Aqua Mint, Deep Turquoise, Gypsy Red and White Needles: US 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) Brainstorming Crochet Christmas stockings More socks (stocked up on Patons Kroy on sale from Craftsy.com) Crafty Adventures I share some thought on getting back into scrapbooking after a long hiatus. Knitting in Passing My friend Megg and I generated a lot of conversation knitting at the Camp Pulse event last weekend. I think I may have a few more converts to teach.   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! Tune in to hear if you won a First Quarter Prize   Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy Slip and Swirl Sock pattern by Kristi Barnwell Lil Miss Chelsea Bean Shawl by Jenn Sheelen   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. In April, we also have an additional prize from Fibernymph Dye Works A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each)   Splash Pad Party KAL   The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details.  Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Connecticut Sheep and Wool: April 29, 2017 Stitches United: April 27-30, 2017 Gore Place Shearing Festival: April 29, 2017 Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI