Thank you for tuning in to Episode 106 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Pussycat Project Hats: 6 complete so far Pattern: KitKat Hat by AndreSue Knits Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) Tosh DK in Pop Rocks Colorway Tink Yarn Vanna’s Choice Cascade 220 Superwash Neighborhood Fiber Company On the Needles    Anna Crochet Doll Pattern: Anna (Frozen) Inspired Softie by Kristen's Kords (kit) Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: Red Heart & Caron Bought kit at Stitches West 2016 with Jasmin, who purchased the Elsa kit. I use Genius Scan Appon my phone (to save file for personal use anyways) download to iPad into GoodReader App. I favorited another Ravelry pattern that I may use as inspiration to jazz up the skirt.   Gradient Angles Shawl Pattern: Gradient Angles by Janice Hamby Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix: Colors= Spooky Purple, African Violet, Mona Lisa, Tickled, Sakura, Anthurium Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)   Snowy January Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50- Imprim Ciel Colorway US 1 (2.0mm) needles Pattern: OMG Heel   Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)    Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm     Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarah Anderson Yarn: Pussyhat leftover yarn- Tink Yarn, Cascade 220, other stash scraps Hook: H (5.0 mm) Idea from Andie of AndreSue Knits Video Podcast Works for Marce of Brown Berry Chronicles Video Podcast KAL  #MakeWIPsNotWaste   From the Armchair   The Other F Word podcast: conversations about failure Minimalism; A Documentary About the Important Things  available on Netflix in the US. Check out this review from Life Edited to learn more. I've also been listening to the Minimalists Podcast The Bletchley Circle on Netflix What I Know For Sure: (audio book of short stories/essays written and ready by Oprah Winfrey A favorite quote from the book"...when people say they're looking for happiness I ask 'what are you giving to the world?' It's like the wife who once appeared on my show wondering why her relationship with her husband had broken down. She kept saying "he used to make me so happy. He doesn't make me happy anymore' what she couldn't see was that she was the cause of her own effect. Happiness is never something you get from other people. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love or happiness you're able to give. If you think something is missing in your life or you're not getting what you deserve- remember there is no yellow brick road. You lead life. It doesn't lead you." Oprah  In My Travels Vogue Knitting Live NYC Class with Bristol Ivy (highly recommend) Visiting with friends! KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread    WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Start planning your February project. Must post in thread by February 5   Pigskin Party   Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the RulesCheck 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 Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsorsCheck out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Sho