Episode 273: Prizes Galore‪!‬ Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 273 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
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
 
Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Stitched by Jessalu
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
Jenny's Blanket
Pattern: Modified Sedge Stitch Blanket by Nicole Mansfield ($2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry)
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Sky Blue, Teal, Mint, Cyan, Jade Green and Aqua
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
I first used this border on a Cozy Clusters Blanket  (Ravelry project page here). I learned about this edge technique on this website.
 
Millie's 2nd Squishmallow
Pattern: None. I did base some of the basic shaping on this pattern on Etsy
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
Yarn: worsted weight acrylic yarn in brown, tan, white & pink
I worked bottom up with the brown, adding in a patch of white at the belly. I created the face out of tan/white and added safety eyes and sewed it on. I added 2 brown ears and a pink and white headband like this Squishmallow: Andres the Sheltie Dog (Amazon Affiliate Link)
 
Declan's 2nd Socks
Yarn: Patons Kroy in the Greener Pastures Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
Green, black, gray, cream, mustard stripes + gray/green/white self patterning stripe.
Thanks for all the tips for his care package! Definitely taking some of those into account.
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
FearLESS Socks (DK)
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Size: XS
About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock)
Progress: 1st sock is finished. I'm knitting on the foot of the second sock.
 
FearLESS Socks (Cozy Toes)
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in the FearLESS Colorway
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Size: M
About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser. Special Colorway “FearLESS” available in DK, Steel Toes (sock) and Cozy Toes (sock)
Progress: Finished the first sock and the cuff of the second. These socks will be gifted to my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence.
 
Modern Classic Baby Blanket
Pattern: Modern Classic Baby Blanket by Kristin Holloway ($8 crochet pattern available on Ravelry: free version w/ ads available on this website)
Hook: I (5.5)
Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins)
Size: Crib Blanket: 36 x 50”
The blanket is worked in 2 halves that you seam together at the center to make it symmetrical. The pattern features some crochet cables.
 
Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm
Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern)
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway
Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
Ravelry Project Page
You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist
This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.
Progress Notes- I finishe