Thank you for tuning in to Episode 130 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Colorful Eclectic     Off the Needles   Sensory Crochet Ball Pattern: none Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton in Seabreeze & Hot Orange Hook: E (3.5 mm)   Teething Ring  Pattern: None Yarn: Cotton dish cloth yarn Hook: D   Baby Gym Toys I purchased supplies from Amazon- Wooden Beads by Darice - 25 mm and 20 mm & an 8 piece wooden animal teether set 25mm were good size to crochet around. 6 single crochet then increase on first round. knit straight, then decrease down to 6 on last round.   Baby To Be Hat Yarn: Online SuperSock Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) Pattern: Used the numbers from Barley Light by Tin Can Knits but omitted Garter Section   Baby Socks Pattern: Newborn Hat and Sock Set by Shelley Mackie Yarn: Online SuperSock Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Written for DPNs so I made notes about how to change for 2 needles On the Needles   Rainbow Frankenstein Socks Yarn: Scraps of fingering weight (mostly Patons Kroy) Started with Blue Raspberry from Laura's socks, then Spring Leaf Stripes from Dan's socks Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams I use Cate's Clasp Weft Join to join the yarn   Imprim Bleu Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Bleu color way Pattern: OMG Heel (most likely) Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Past first heel. Patons Kroy charcoal gray in stash. Looks great. Forgot that I cast on 60 instead of my normal 56 so my heel had 2 extra stitches didn't realize until end. Will try them on but think it will be fine. Newborn Vertebrae Pattern: Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Dark Side Colorway (rainbow with charcoal gray stripes) Needles: US 2 + US 3 Brainstorming   Tin Can Knits has two relatively new DK color work sweater patterns that I'm really intrigued by:   Strange Brew & Dog Star     From the Armchair   Season 1 Dark (Netflix Original)- I recommend changing the settings to Closed Captioning instead of dubbing.   Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu & Mayday Podcast     Crafty Adventures   I repaired the sleeve on my friend's sweater and added pom poms to my suitcases.     Knitting in Passing Started rehearsals for Cabaret and found that some of my friends may be interested in learning to knit (or to knit again).   KAL News   Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun  Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Y