Thank you for tuning in to Episode 148 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes on my website.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: KnitCircus Yarns & Bags by Awesome Grannie      Off the Needles   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body     Winnie the Pooh Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit   Belle the Butterfly #2 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshop on Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn scraps from stash   Cuddle Bunny Mini Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarns Hook: C Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini by Emmy Faranda ($2.99 downloadable crochet pattern) Learned new invisible decrease technique. Check it out here. Working through front loop only. Works well.   On the Needles   Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit Piglet- made all pieces. Didn’t have eyes. Need to stuff and sew up     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Pattern: none Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Great conference knitting. Basically 2 15 inch leg warmers. One is ready for bind off. Second one is in the ribbing on second leg. Need to make 48 stitch shortie socks with 8 inch feet to go with. Two legs done. Pink sick cast on.   Christmas Socks Pattern: TBD Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   Asymmetrical Shawl  Yarn: Lavender Lune- full skein + a mini set Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: TBD- basic garter stitch asymmetrical triangular shawl.     In My Travels   Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck Recap with Mom!   KAL News Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. October 2018 Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinPart