Thank you for tuning in to Episode 102 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors, Knitty Kitty Bags, Plum Deluxe and Prairie Bag Works   Off the Needles Mary's Harley Socks   Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Wild Hare Fiber Studio Pinnacle Fingering in Hope Colorway Needles- US 1 (2.25mm) 56 stitches   3 baskets Pattern: Ombre Basket pattern by  Elizabeth Pardue (free crochet pattern) 1st basket 2nd basket 3rd basket On the Needles Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Cast on initially and was knitting with the textured pattern called for. Talking too long. Beautiful texture but taking too long. The effect while beautiful wasn’t worth the effect. Ripped out after a few inches. Switched to garter stitch using increases called for. Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.   Legwarmers for Riley Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.   Ashley's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet by Family Circle  (originally in November 1977 magazine) Was reprinted in 90's got off ebay. made one for my cousin's daughter in 2014 Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Paton's Classic Wool Regia Blue Jean Socks Pattern: Spacious OMG Yarn: Regia Jean Style Color Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Grammy's shawl Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport Needles: US 8 Pattern: New design, half hex like My Own Backyard Brainstorming   Christmas Knitting/Crochet plans: Dragon for Will using Yoki the Dragon pattern Unicorns for Ella and Carina using Shy Little Unicorn Pattern Outfits for Riley's doll (made last year) Oisin- alien or another star wars toy or two A child's poncho (Azel pullover by Heidi May) and a kitty using Small Cat Pattern A penguin using a pattern gifted to me by Happyfox24 More crochet baskets Garret requested more ninjas Anna dolla (from Kit) Some crochet washcloths Wintertide Headband pattern Crafty Adventures I'm working on my annual photo calendars from Picaboo   Knitting in Passing On this episode I shared three stories about knitting as it popped up in conversation at work, on the train, and in my car. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread 283 entries so far! Don't forget to get in your November and December entries. Even if you haven't participated all year- enter your gift knitting now and you'll still have a chance to win. 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsey- navy with hearts. Good sock size. Removeable wristlet strap. Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White     The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long Must be cast on on/after October 1st and be finished by November 30, 2016 to count. Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out. Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group 87 entries so far! They are B