Episode 307: Yarn Crawls + Side Quests
Update: 2025-10-15
Description
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 307 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
- Brainstorming
- From the Armchair
- In my Travels
- KAL News
- Events
- On a Happy Note
- Quote of the Week
Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Katie’s Randomness, Heart & Squirrel & Paper Daisy Creations
Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Sweetly Striped Hat
- Pattern: Sweetly Striped Hat by Chit Chat Knits. $4.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry
- Yarn: Berroco Vintage in colorway 5185 Tide Pool
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Pattern: Snack Shack Sponsor- Chit Chat Knits- 20 points
- Project Bag & Notions Pouch- Pro Shop Sponsor The Huckleberry Girl- 40 pts each= 80 points
- Check out this video on how to do a 1x1 left & right cross without a cable needle from my YouTube Channel
On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
Traveler Sweater
- Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon)
- Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Progress: I finished the front & back and seamed up shoulders and under arms. I cast on sleeve 1 for ride home from PA and was hoping to finish for Rhinebeck but there simply isn't time.
Born to Be Mild Socks
- Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Born to Be Mild Colorway
- Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
- Ravelry Project Page
- Progress- Nearly to the toe on sock #2.
- About the yarn: tan base with browns and robin's egg. It reminds me of a robin's nest.
Granny Square Chicken
- Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Palm Springs Colorway
- Pattern: Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies- $3.99 crochet pattern on Ravelry.
- Hook: G (4.0 mm)
- Progress & Plans: I didn't change color between rounds- I just let the self striping yarn do its thing. almost done last round on the second square then I need to seam it together. I am planning to use some pantyhose with stuffing inside.
Yarn Cozy Lite
- Yarn: Cascade Heritage Yarn (75% SW Merino 25% Nylon) in the Highlighter Guava colorway
- Pattern: Yarn Cozy Lite by Knitty Natty- $6 pattern available on Ravelry
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
- Cast on to be ready for our Zoom cast on party on 10/2! Thanks to Natalie for coming to hang out. Such a fun kick off to this month's event.
- If you'd like the Pigskin Cozy version- it is included in this pattern for free through 10/31/25. Get 10% off any of Natalie's patterns through February 9th, 2026 with the code “PIGSKINPARTY”.
Brainstorming
- A Christmas Stocking for my cousin Chris's daughter.
From the Armchair
- The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. Amazon Affiliate Link.
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In My Travels
- Yarn Stores I visited with Riley & Aila
- Apple picking at Applecrest Farm & Orchard
Want to see more about this fun & yarny filled weekend? Our 2025 MA Yarn Crawls + Side Quests Part 1 video is avai
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