Episode 276: More Chicken Please Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 276 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes 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
KAL News
Events
On a Happy Note
Quote of the Week
 
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
 
Christmas in July Socks
Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Christmas in July 2023 Colorway
Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry )
Ravelry Project Page
 
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 (5.5mm)
Yarn: Big Twist Tweed in White (7 skeins- I used just shy of 5 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.
 
Auntie Krissy's Chickens
Pattern: Chicken Family by Kensey Davis ($5 crochet pattern on Etsy)
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Yarn: Premier Yarns Chunky Parfair in Mushroom, White, Ruby and Mustard.
Ravelry Project Page
Thanks to Riley for joining me to talk about this joint project.
 
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
 
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!
Progress: I finished my March squares (month 6) and unboxed month 7!
 
Woolen Camelot socks
Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers Sock (80/20 SW Merino/Nylon) in the Woolen Camelot colorway from the May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box.
Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
Check out my Unboxing Video for this May 2024 Woolen Yarn Box. If you're thinking of joining, please purchase using my Affiliate Link.
It won't cost you any extra. I will make a small commission.
 
Colleen's Baby Blanket
Pattern: Crochet Modern Boho Granny Blanket by Tiffany Brown (free crochet pattern available on this website)
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint, Soft Green, Riviera (Speckle), Kelly Green, Robin's Egg, White Sage (Speckle) & White
Hook: H (5.0 mm)
Progress: I've finished 3 colors, doing 7 pairs of DC/DC3 tog per color. On the 3rd color, Riviera, I ran out of yarn, so couldn't complete the last row, so I ripped back and had to start with the Kelly Green early.
 
Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top
Pattern:  Riley found in this TikTok video
Hook: G (4.0 mm)
Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3)
Ravelry Project Page
YouTube Video
Linked instructions
 
From the Armchair
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
I'll Be You by Janelle Brown. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.
 
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In My Travels
 
I took my nieces Riley and Aila to Connecticut for their birthday weekend sleepover. We got an AirBnB in Litchfield. Friday night, we stayed in and watched Gilmore Girls on Netflix (the inspiration for our adventure). Saturday we toured around! Here are some hand