Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 329 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

Knitting in Passing

In my Travels

KAL News

Events

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Stitchin With Yarn, UP North Yarns & Chit Chat Knits
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Big Feelings Socks
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway)

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

19th pair of socks. 7 to go to meet my goal for the year.

 
Moosonee Sweater
Pattern: Moosonee Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison. $6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & good night, day website.

Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Deep Lagoon

Needles: US 13, 17 & 19 (9, 12 & 15 mm)

This is a pullover sweater similar to the Nanaimo Cardigan I like to make (Here's one I knit for my friend Megg: Ravelry link).

Started 10/22/24 and finished it almost exactly 2 years later.

 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Pumpkin jar cozy
Pattern: none

Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Skipper in 650 Nantucket Red

Hooks: E (3.5 mm) for base & D (3.25 mm) for sides

Ravelry Project Page

Yarn purchased in 2025 Greater Boston Yarn crawl

2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video can be found here

 
Paris socks
Yarn: Phildar Phil Baby + Socks (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the Jaquard Marron 102 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: about half way through first sock.

 
Zoe Hat
Pattern: Zoe by Alexandra Davidoff ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Berrocco Vintage

Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
Suburban Stitcher Socks
Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy Until Kickoff colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Pigskin Party Exclusive Colorway from 2023

Progress: more than half way through first sock.

 
Cozy Clusters Blanket
Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed

Hooks: I (5.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange

Plan 40x60 blanket. 

Progress: 4 rows complete as of the last episode. At least 6 more now. Enjoy this in the evening.

 
Olga Sweater
Pattern: Olga Sweater by Petite Knit ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Petite Knit Website)

Yarn: MC: Battenkill Fiber House Blend Fingering (Corriedale, Merino, Romney Blend) (color is very light gray) -4 skeins, CC: Plied Yarn North Ave Scrap Pack

Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
Brainstorming
 
Riley searched Ravelry for sweaters we could crochet to have matching Rhinebeck sweaters for next year. Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb ($9 crochet pattern available on Ravelry + Iron Lamb website)

I recently wore a cropped sweater I purchased in Paris with long navy dress. Loving it! Makes me want to knit all the cropped sweaters! Do you have ideas for me?

 
From the Armchair
 
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver. Amazon Affiliate Link

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Amazon Affiliate Link

Back Where We Started by Becca Freeman. Amazon Affiliate Link

 
I also talked about a book event I went to for Back Where We Started where Becca was in conversation with Emma Brodie who wrote the book, Into the Blue- 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 shared a story from the book event where my neighbor asked about learning to fix mistakes.
 
In My Travels
 
Tune in to hear about Rhinebeck 2026
 
KAL News
Pigskin Party '26 Details
Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27

Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry

Sign up (must be registered to win)

Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)

Finish a Project?

Enter for points using the Points Tally Form

Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends

Check your Stats on the Scoreboard

Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread

Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)

Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread

Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

 
Updates in this Episode
Check out everything on the Ravelry schedule for the upcoming months including these challenges

Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

Closes end of October. Prize announced in next episode.

The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by Fangirl Fibers. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

DK gift

Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by Suburban Stitcher. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

FO 75g not yards

Holiday theme

Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by Yarnaceous Fibers. Details coming soon.

Tune in to hear September Prize Winners!

 
Events
November 7 & 8: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA

January 23 & 24, 2027- Sunkissed Fiber Festival in Dover, FL

January 29 & 30- Houston Fiber Fest in Houston TX

January 17, March 7th- Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA

 
On a Happy Note
At Rhinebeck, our friend Jenni was crocheting candy corn for a bunting. Pretended she was wearing them as bikini. Hilarity ensued.

Dad and I had dinner with our friends before we helped them fill the U-Haul with more of moms eBay stock to bring to Vegas to sell.

Megg and I went to see Operation Mincemeat in Boston.

The first quiet weekend in about a month!

Love is Blind Boston & Season 3 of Nobody Wants This.

Seeing my first new Monstera leaf unfurl

 
Quote of the Week
Though still very far from being perfect girls, each was slowly learning, in her own way, one of the three lessons all are the better for knowing – that cheerfulness can change misfortune into love and friends; that in ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same; and that the power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
 
–Louisa May Alcott
 
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FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada

Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 328 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

Some Years Later

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Events

Contest, News & Notes

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: The Wandering Purl, Heart & Squirrel, Keri'd From Fleece on Ravelry, WIPs & Chainz
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Riley's Halloween Garland
Ravelry Project Page

Forgot to share last time.

4 candy corn (one for each roommate), 1 bat, 2 pumpkins, 1 witch hat, 1 ghost, a few different leaves

I used a foundation hdc (in orange)as the strand that holds it all together figuring that would be a bit sturdier than just a chain stitch.

 
Confetti Cannon Socks
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon colorway (30g mini in teal)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal

 
Goldwing Sweater
Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck

Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)

Ravelry Project Page

 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
The Riddle of Steel Socks
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Woolens & Nosh- SW BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Riddle of Steel Colorway (with charcoal mini)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

About the Colorway: Conan the Barbarian Reference- stripes of rusty orange, green, gray and brown. Each colors has 2 tones with a thin stripe of charcoal in between and then a thicker band of charcoal between each of the color sets.

Progress- almost to heel of first sock

 
Big Feelings Socks
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club 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: wider stripes of dark denim blue, lighter dusty blue, pink, pumpkin orange, dusty butter yellow, forest green, lighter grassy green. Thin 1-2 round stripes of cream between. Found an old Woolens & Nosh mini in med blue for heel.

Progress: just turned heel of second sock.

 
Suburban Stitcher Socks
Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock Set in the Classy UNtil Kickoff colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Pigskin Party colorway from __

Just started the cuff. Good Rhinebeck project.

 
Cozy clusters blanket
Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed (74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Rayon. 841 meters / 400 grams) in colorway Navy Tweed

Hooks: I (5.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

About the colorway: Navy with tweedy bits in creams and orange

Math based on previous project. 53 clusters wide x 30 clusters high gave me a blanket that's 34" wide by 28 inches high. 53 clusters times 30= 1590 clusters. 418g used= .262g per cluster .

Plan 40x60 blanket.  136 chains= 66 clusters by 64== 4224 clusters- 1106g (plus border)

Progress: 4 rows complete

 
Neckerchief
Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on Ravelry) using cast on and basic increases from my Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-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)

Progress: At least half way through the center section now. Started March just picked back up

 
From the Armchair
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin. Amazon Affiliate Link.

Ruin by Lily Brooks-Dalton. 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.
 
Some Years Later
 
Strathcona Sweater
Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website)

Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway

Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body)

Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust)

Ravelry Project Page

 
Knitting in Passing
I shared a brief story about an interaction with a lady on the train about my sock knitting.
 
KAL News
Pigskin Party '26 Details
Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27

Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry

Sign up (must be registered to win)

Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)

Finish a Project?

Enter for points using the Points Tally Form

Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends

Check your Stats on the Scoreboard

Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread

Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)

Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread

Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

 
Updates in this Episode:
 
Check out everything on the Ravelry schedule for the upcoming months including these challenges

Quarter 1 Challenge is underway hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

Quarter 2 Challenge starts November 1 hosted by Fangirl Fibers. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

Quarter 3 Challenge starts December 1 hosted by Suburban Stitcher. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

Quarter 4 Challenge Starts January 1 hosted by Yarnaceous Fibers. Details coming soon.

The Charity Challenge runs October 15- November 30, 2026. Find details in this Ravelry Thread.

 
Events
Friday 10/16- Indie Untangled in Saugerties, NY 

Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- Woolen Affair in Kingston, NY  (2p on I'll be there)

October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY

November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA

 
Contest, News & Notes
Teaching OMG Sock knitting class at Staci's Stitches starting in January. Thursday nights 6:30-8:30 for 5 classes.
 
On a Happy Note
Garret got his license

My niece Hattie got parts in upcoming productions of Beetlejuice and Frozen!

Megg and I went to see a local production of the musical Rocky Horror.

Celebrating Dad's birthday.

My boss and my friend Kris both walked the Jimmy Fund walk in memory of my mom (among other people of course)

Apple Picking

Laura's visit including Winnie the Pooh pajamas at Primark

All of the beautiful foliage!

My first batch of homemade applesauce.

 
Quote of the Week
When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people.
 
— Jens Stoltenberg
 
https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/jens_stoltenberg_640351
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Thank you for tuning in!
 
Contact Information:
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Knit Picks Affiliate Link

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FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada

Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 327 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

Life in Focus

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, AdoreKnit, Doolittle Yarnery & Starfish Fibers
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Tapestry Socks
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Tapestry Colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Nazari Top
Available for free on Ravelry & the designer's website.

 
Tray-mat
Pattern: None

Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn

Hook: H (5.9 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: I ran out of yarn and lost the ball band. I need to re-assess.

 
Swiss Placemat
Pattern: none. Chained 52 to start. Working in linen stitch

Yarn: Save the Yarn Albert (80% cotton/20% alpaca) in colorway 8238 (green)- 3 skeins purchased in Basel Switzerland

Hook: G (4.0 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Cast on another linen stitch placemat. This one for our dining room or kitchen island. Chained 52 to start on this one.

 
Goldwing Sweater
Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck

Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: Picked up first sleeve. Working through decreases.

 
Confetti Cannon Socks
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon 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: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal

Progress: I am beyond heel on the second sock.

 
Brainstorming
I need to cast on a worsted hat for Laura (but first I have to find the yarn). I think I'll make the Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits (Pro Shop Sponsor)- $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry

At Rhinebeck I may buy yarn for the Oporto Tee by Suzanne Sommer $8.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry

How cool is this Spiderweb dress- crochet pattern from Etsy?! Maybe for next Halloween?

 
SIZES- Made to measure! This pattern is written for size small but there are notes in red on how to change the size to fit your body!
 
MATERIALS
4.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: Fingering, Sock - I recommend cotton or bamboo
Yardage: 130-260+ yards (depends on size)
Gauge: 14 stitches by 12 rows = 4" using Hdc
 
From the Armchair
 
The Compound by Aisling Rawle. Amazon Affiliate Link.

Let's Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry. Amazon Affiliate Link.

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. 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
 
Tune in to hear about my recent trip to France!
Yarn stores visited
Paris- Lil Weasel

Colmar- Le Comptoir des Laines

Basel- Save the Yarn

Strasbourg- Happy Wool .com  (sells Phildar yarn)

 
KAL News
 
Pigskin Party '26 Details
Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27

Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry

Sign up (must be registered to win) - opens 8/19

Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)

Finish a Project?

Enter for points using the Points Tally Form

Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends

Check your Stats on the Scoreboard

Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread

Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)

Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread

Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

 
Updates in this episode
Help us welcome Laura (LauraKnitsPA) to our Commissioner Team!

Check out the Official Pigskin '26 Logo bags available from AdoreKnit. Check out my unboxing of the tote Steph gifted me on Instagram.

Check out our PIG chat threads in the Ravelry group

Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 1 (October) is Doolittle Yarnery. Find the Knit/Crochet in Black merch here if you want to join in. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread.

The Tailgate Talk Challenge has begun! Check out the Ravelry Thread.

Our Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November) is Fangirl Fibers. The full challenge details are in this Ravelry Thread. We hope you'll join us and make a DK gift for someone you love.

Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December): Suburban Stitcher- festive fun

Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January): Yarnaceous Fibers- challenge TBD

 
Events
 
Friday 10/16- Indie Untangled in Saugerties, NY

Thursday 10/15 & Friday 10/16- Woolen Affair in Kingston, NY

October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY

November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA

 
On a Happy Note
Babysitting fun with Gabriella and Zachary.

Driveway paving!!

The slightly slower pace of fall and getting out for walks with my friend.

Labor Day weekend pool time with family and friends.

In Colmar, Marta was looking for a pretzel and thought she saw one but it had feet!

I took an adult tap and jazz class at my friend's dancing school.

Dan & Shay concert with Riley & getting to see her school.

Seeing my friend Nathan in Damn Yankees

 
Quote of the Week
"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees – as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again." – Ruth Ahmed
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Thank you for tuning in!
 
Contact Information:
Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon!

Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group

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YouTube: Down Cellar Studio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio

Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio

Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel

Knit Picks Affiliate Link

Bookshop Affiliate Link

Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link

FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada

Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 326 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

On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Knitting in Passing

KAL News

Events

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

 
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu & Mandi's Makings
 
Off the Needles
 
Neckerchief #2
Pattern: none

Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy

Needles: US 6 (4 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Goldwing Sweater
Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck

Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: Nearly done with the ribbing now!

 
Log Cabin Blanket
Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel

Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024)

Hook: I (5.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry.

Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post.

Progress: 30 squares completed!

I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with.  I found a YouTube video to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch.

 
Confetti Cannon Socks
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

New base for Woolens & Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base.

About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal

Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock.

 
Big Feelings Socks
Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club 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: I am beyond heel on first sock.

 
Deschain
Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup

Needles: US 10 (6 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top.

 
Tray-mat
Pattern: None

Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn

Hook: H (5.9 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: I have crocheted around 5 inches so far.

 
Brainstorming
 
Blanket options I'm considering
No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho (free knitting pattern)

Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry

 
Project to bring to France
Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free Ravelry knitting pattern

Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can)

 
From the Armchair
 
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Amazon Affiliate Link.
In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. Amazon Affiliate Link.
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. Amazon Affiliate Link.
 
Watching:
Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3

 
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
David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates!

 
KAL News
 
Pigskin Party '26 Details
Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27

Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry

Sign up (must be registered to win) - opened 8/19

Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)

Finish a Project?

Enter for points using the Points Tally Form

Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends

Check your Stats on the Scoreboard

Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread

Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)

Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread

Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

 
Updates for this episode:
The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from Fitness by Mara) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack!

Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Details in this Ravelry Thread.

Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out click here and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes.

 
Events
September 12 & 13: Boston Fiber Festival in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes)

September 17-20: Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul

September 19 & 20: Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival in Greenwich, NY

September 24-27: Greater Boston Yarn Crawl

October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY

November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA

 
On a Happy Note
Laura's Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz's Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley.

Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at Company Theatre

Riley getting off to college successfully!

Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show

Facetime tour of Riley's dorm

Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France!

A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she's building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks.

Megg and I went to Liz's band, Safe Journey's, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on Instagram. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at 195 District Park. We really enjoyed the Guild Brewery beers and seltzer.

Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress.

 
Quote of the Week
 
"Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That's why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe."
 
―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
 
 
No episode on 9/15. I'll be in Paris!
 
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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 325 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

Events

On a Happy Note

Quote of the Week

 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Wild Violet Socks
Yarn: Wild Violet Fibers Merino Sock (85/15 SW Merino/Nylon) in the OOAK #155 Colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
Right as Rain Socks
Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Fingering Weight in the Right as Rain colorway

Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
Summer Brights Cozy
Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde- $2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry | LoveCrafts

Yarn: Crafter's Secret Cotton in Turquoise & Brights

Hooks: F (3.75 mm) & G (4.0 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Goldwing Sweater
Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)

Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck

Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details)

Ravelry Project Page

Progress: I finished the yoke, blocked it, measured, split for the sleeve. Helical knitting for body. Had about 2 inches in about 2 days.

 
Log Cabin Blanket
Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel

Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024)

Hook: I (5.5 mm)

Ravelry Project Page

My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry.

Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post.

Progress: 30 squares completed!

I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with.  I found a YouTube video to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch.

 
From the Armchair
 
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune. Amazon Affiliate Link.
 
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KAL News
 
Splash Pad '26 Wrap Up
Splash Pad Party '26 Final Prize Winners Announced

157 players with entries during the Splash Pad Party!

7 participants with over 100 entries for prizes- jstuntz, mostlymunhies, ddorf4, roocmc, socalknitgirl, eyenowhour and valknits15! Nicely done!

Check out the Summer Celebration Thread on Ravelry to see pics of things the community made this summer.

Thanks as always to Wendy & all of our sponsors.

 
Pigskin Party '26 Details
Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27

Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry

Sign up (must be registered to win) - opens 8/19

Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season)

Finish a Project?

Enter for points using the Points Tally Form

Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends

Check your Stats on the Scoreboard

Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread

Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates)

Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread

Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread

 
Events
September 12 & 13: Boston Fiber Festival in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes)

September 19 & 20: Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival in Greenwich, NY

October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY

November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA

 
On a Happy Note
We are getting our driveway paved!

I went for fun nails again!

Riley took Dad and I to see Tim McGraw, Lady A and The Chicks at Fenway! Her friend Maddie also joined us.

Camping and kayaking on the Saco River in Maine.

Dan and I went out with a few of our friends for Margarita's birthday.

My cousin Gayle came up from Florida for a visit. We had a rocking pool day on Sunday! Then on Monday evening, Dad and Gayle picked up Dan and me for dinner and a walk around the lighthouse.

I'm going to France with my friend Laura in September!

 
Quote of the Week
A Blessing for the Life You're Bracing For by Kate Bowler
 
Bless you who still have popsicles to drip, 
tomatoes to slice, books to leave facedown for just a minute longer, 
and evenings that don't yet know they are numbered.
 
May you resist the annual migration 
toward freshly sharpened pencils, color-coded calendars,  
and the familiar lie that next month deserves more of your attention 
than the one still sitting in front of you.
 
Bless you who linger over one more meal outside, 
one more chorus of cicadas, one more porch sit, 
trusting that ordinary rituals are already a life well lived.
 
May you savor what remains
before you begin rehearsing what comes next, 
because August has always been generous
with those willing to stay exactly where they are
for just a little while longer.
 
—Kate Bowler
 
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FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada

Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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.