Thank you for tuning in to Episode 310 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
From the Armchair
KAL News
Contest, News & Notes
Life in Focus
Ask Me Anything
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dan's Birthday Hat

Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood. $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Brooklyn Tweed Site
Yarn: Yarnbaker DK ((75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Burnt Indigo Colorway (dusty navy blue with black
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
I used 54g of yarn and have 52g left.
It was living in my Stitched by Jessalu Rhinebeck bag which is, for now, my hat bag.

Game Day Party Socks

Yarn: Mandi's Makings SW Merino Fingering Weight Yarn in the Pigskin '25 Exclusive Game Day Party Colorway. Green mini skein for heels/toes from Goosey Fibers (Wizard of Oz Advent Calendar yarn)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Ravelry Project Page
Yarn: Pigskin '25 Exclusive- 60 points
62g used

Aila's Goose Bag

Pattern: None. Using this Ravelry Project Page as a guide
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Aran colorway (~400g skein)
Hooks: G (4.0 mm) & H (5.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Started at the bottom with smaller hook and holding yarn double. ch31 work both sides of that to create the base. increased up to 62 stitches. larger hook. SC around for sides.
7 sts for handle (smaller hook) with the goose head at end of handle which is attached to other side of the bag. Then I added feet at the bottom.

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Kris' Christmas Socks

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
I knit pair of socks out of this same colorway for Mom in 2019- Ravelry Project Page here. That was my 100th pair of OMG Heel socks.
Progress: I am almost to the toe of sock 1.

Over the Rainbow Socks

Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
About the colorway:
Yarn was gift from Kris on Mom's 1st heavenly birthday. I decided these will be for Hattie (my niece who is Mom's birthday twin).
Progress: I'm on the leg of sock 2.

Zoe Hat

Pattern: Zoe Hat by Alexandra Davidoff- $6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
Yarn: Berrocco Vintage in a teal color
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Laura picked out this yarn at Knitty City in NY
Progress: I am still on the ribbing.

Elsa

Pattern: Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava (worsted weight acrylic yarn)
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: just barely started the legs.

From the Armchair Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. Amazon Affiliate Link. Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. 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. KAL News Pigskin Party '25

Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026
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Updates In This Episode

Count On It Challenge hosted by Twice Sheared Sheep, Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this Ravelry thread.
Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Suburban Stitcher Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Ravelry Thread.
Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers

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