Thank you for tuning in to Episode 307 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:

Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
In my Travels
KAL News
Events
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Katie's Randomness, Heart & Squirrel & Paper Daisy Creations Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Sweetly Striped Hat

Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points
Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points
Check out this video on how to do a 1x1 left & right cross without a cable needle from my YouTube Channel

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Traveler Sweater

Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website)
Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon)
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: I finished the front & back and seamed up shoulders and under arms. I cast on sleeve 1 for ride home from PA and was hoping to finish for Rhinebeck but there simply isn't time.

Born to Be Mild Socks

Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress- Nearly to the toe on sock #2.
About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest.

Granny Square Chicken

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Palm Springs Colorway
Pattern: Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies- $3.99 crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Progress & Plans: I didn't change color between rounds- I just let the self striping yarn do its thing. almost done last round on the second square then I need to seam it together. I am planning to use some pantyhose with stuffing inside.

Yarn Cozy Lite

Yarn: Cascade Heritage Yarn (75% SW Merino 25% Nylon) in the Highlighter Guava colorway
Pattern: Yarn Cozy Lite by Knitty Natty- $6 pattern available on Ravelry
Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
Cast on to be ready for our Zoom cast on party on 10/2! Thanks to Natalie for coming to hang out. Such a fun kick off to this month's event.
If you'd like the Pigskin Cozy version- it is included in this pattern for free through 10/31/25. Get 10% off any of Natalie's patterns through February 9th, 2026 with the code "PIGSKINPARTY".

Brainstorming

A goose bag for Aila. I may use the notes from this Ravelry Project Page. Or there's a pattern available for $4 on Ravelry & another for $5.48 on Etsy.
A Christmas Stocking for my cousin Chris's daughter.

From the Armchair

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. Amazon Affiliate Link.

Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. In My Travels

Yarn Stores I visited with Riley & Aila

Apple picking at Applecrest Farm & Orchard
SoWa Market

Want to see more about this fun & yarny filled weekend? Our 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video is available on YouTube (Part 2 coming after Rhinebeck). Our trip to Philadelphia

Dan and I stayed with friends in suburbs outside Philly. We had a great dinner at East Branch Brewing Company
We visited Yarnphoria (check them out on Facebook) & purchased yarn from Essence of Autumn
Rockwell & Rose (restaurant)

KAL News Pigskin Party '25

Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026
Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group
Official Rules
Registration Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes)
Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form
Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc.

Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread
Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread

Questions- ask them in this

Episode 307: Yarn Crawls + Side Quests