Thank you for tuning in to Episode 316 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
From the Armchair
Knitting in Passing
In my Travels
Events
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week

Thank you to this episode's sponsor The Yarn Sellar & check out details for their Fiber Marketplace (April 11, 2026) here. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Neckerchief

Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards.
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
Because I'm using fingering weight yarn, I decided to use the cast on from my Millie Margaret Shawl and figure it out as I go.

Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-Ravelry

I did the increases up to 5 inches the pattern calls for and now I'm knitting straight. I'll reverse my increases w/ decreases on the other side and see how I like it.

Inclinations Cowl

Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website.
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- Ravelry link. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- Ravelry link.
My Ravelry Project Page
I love working with my handspun, but I don't necessarily love 1x1 ribbing every other row. Still I'm making progress and I know I'll love wearing it.

Treysta

Pattern: Treysta by Jennifer Steingass $8.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the Laine publishing website
Yarn: MC- Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in Oatmeal. CC1: Handspun (Ravelry Project Page) dark blue. CC2: Harrisville Designs New England Highland in #34 High Aster (pink). CC3: Brown Sheep Company Prairie Spun DK in Rain Cloud (gray)
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
Progress: I finished the colorwork section and have split for the sleeves.

Spectrum Socks

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock in the Spectrum 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: finished first sock during Hattie's birthday sleepover. Worked on sock #2 while Megg, Rose and I saw Cabaret.

Northern Lights Socks

Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Northern Lights 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 yarn- thin stripes of cream broken up 3 shades of teal/light blue, 2 grays and 1 deep purple.
Finished sock 1 recently. Cast on sock 2.

October 2025 Sock Club Socks

Yarn: agirlandherwool Sock Yarn in the October 2025 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: beyond the heel on the first sock

From the Armchair

Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon. Amazon Affiliate Link.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Amazon Affiliate Link.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Amazon Affiliate Link.
I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself by Glynnis MacNicol. 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. Knitting in Passing I traded socks for handmade bowls with my new friend Rose! What a great trade! In My Travels Ryan, Millie and I went to Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Gardens Center in Wayland, MA. Some highlights include:

It was our 3rd year of wearing overall's- Millie's choice for our somewhat matching outfits.
3rd year without Mom. She didn't come in 2024, the last one she was here for, because she was in St. Maarten. Good for her! But we obviously missed her last year and this year too.
I purchased 3 plants. Millie picked out a plant for her mom.
I bought 20 ounces of Gray Shetland from Forever in Fiber (Etsy).
Millie got to show Ann Weaver of Plied Yarns the hat she knit for her Dad for Christmas.
We needlefelted with the folks from Blue Heron Farm
We enjoyed lunch at The Local across the street after.

Events

Fiberfest at the Boston Public Market- March 21 & 22nd from 10a-5p in Boston, MA
Fiber Witch Festival- April 24-26th in Salem, MA
NH Sheep and Wool - May 9 & 10 in Deerfield NH
Massachusetts Sheep & Wool- May 23 & 24 in Cummington, MA

On a Happy Note

Chris Stapleton concert with Jeff, Riley & Dad
Seussical with Megg and Hattie
Hattie's birthday sleepover- trampoline park, pizza, cookies, Cat & the Hat pancake, pompoms and rehearsing for her Seussical audition
A quieter week!
Starting a March Madness Challenge at the gym +...