Thank you for tuning in to Episode 142 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week     Off the Needles     Hibernate Rainbow Blanket Pattern: Hibernate Blanket (free crochet pattern) by Yarnspirations Design Studio Hook: K (6.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (gray- 7 skeins- used 6 ) & Knitters Brewing Company  fingering (24-30g each of red, orange, yellow, green blue and purple). Simple two row repeat. 14 rows of color. 4 plain gray.  Total: 1224 meters   Camping Fry Pan Protector 3 fingering weight yarns held together. Mint rain self striping. Two mystery skeins in Stash H hook and I hook crocheted in a circle. Added a tie on each side to tie under pan. Can pack and not scratch the surface of the pan 46 grams. 168.4 meters  worked up in about a half hour.   Portland 2018 Socks Yarn: Lane Cervinia Forever (75% wool, 25% nylon) Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)     Current Stash Dash Total: 10,338.3   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here.   On the Needles   Large Granny Square Blanket Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn) Hook: C yarn Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project   Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Landscape Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan WIlliams I purchased most of my Paton's Kroy Yarn from Craftsy   Laura's Socks that Rock Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)     Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Knit this last year but am lengthening it with crochet + fingering weight yarn Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3 Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0mm Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway  Brainstorming I'd like to make some more crocheted circles for my Aunt' Camp to use between her pots. Reviewing my Stash Dash plans and schemes.  I want to make all of the blankets!!!   From the Armchair   Little Drops of Wonderful- video podcast on YouTube. Hosted by Ali in the UK. Knitter & Crocheter.   Crafternoon Treats video podcast on Youtube hosted by Kathryn in the UK. Mostly Crochet some knits too i think.   Must Love Yarn video podcast on YouTube hosted by Angela and Kelly who own an online shop & store in Shelburne, VT.   Wool Hands Needlesvideo podcast on YouTube hosted by Tayler Earl, dyer behind Fiber for the people. Beautiful video quality, talks about knitting in the news, fun KALs etc.   In My Travels   I shared a bit about a recent kayak camping trip on the Saco River. We stayed one night here and loved it- On the Saco Family Campground.   KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. August Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Ya