Episode 274: Fun, Sun & Chickens‪!‬ Down Cellar Studio Podcast

 
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 274 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
In my Travels
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
 
Off 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
Ravelry Project Page
About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser.
Made for Mom
 
FearLESS Socks (Steel Toes)
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz DK Steel Toes (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
Ravelry Project Page
About the Colorway- FearLESS is a special colorway by Legacy Fiber Artz for our February Fiber Community FearLESS Living Fund Fundraiser.
Made for my Mom's chemo nurse, Nicole, who also cared for my Aunt Florence.
 
Greyhaven Hat
Pattern: Greyhaven hat by Robin Ulrich ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)
Yarn: Berocco Ultra Alpaca in the Avocado Colorway
Ravelry Project Page
Made for my niece's Aila's 15th birthday after she saw and like the grey one I wear a lot.
 
Emotional Support Chicken
Pattern: Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino ($6.50 US Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & this website)
Yarn: Various DK scraps
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
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!
 
LFA Mystery Shortie Socks
Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Ravelry Project Page
About 12 rounds of ribbing. 1 round of knitting before starting the heel
Progress: Finished first sock and beyond the heel on the second sock.
 
From the Armchair
 
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
 
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In My Travels
I traveled to Orlando with my friend Megg who was going there for a conference. We stayed at the Gaylord Palms, visited Epcot one evening and had a great time.
I had a couple interesting conversations with people at the pool. One lady was fascinated by my knitting and we had a rather awkward chat when I told her I was knitting a chicken.
My poolside