Thank you for tuning in to Episode 79of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:
 

Off the Needles
On the Needles
Brainstorming
From the Armchair
Crafty Adventures
Events
Contest, News & Notes
On a Happy Note
Pigskin Party KAL


 
Off the Needles
Chewbacca
Obi Wan (with cape)  - purchased pattern separately from Etsy from Lucy Collins
 
Puppy Daddy


Pattern: Puppy and his Daddy by  Ana Paula Rimoli  from The Big Book of Little Amigurumi
Hook: C 2.75mm
Yarn: Plymouth encore- brown, leftover from Star Wars crochet & creamy/tan color
Big black nose & eyes from 6060 on Etsy!

 
Grandchild Birthstone Shawl
 

Pattern- my design
US 7 (4.5mm) needles
Yarn:

Oh Loops Platinum Sock- Voyage Colorway- blue
Cascade Heritage Silk- White
Two Guys Yarn Co- The Standard in Sock base in Summer Solstice Colorway- purple



 
 
Scrubbie Dots Dishcloth

Pattern: Scrubbie Dots by  Doni Speigle
Hook: H
Yarn: Lilly Sugar and Cream Yarn
I expanded it to make it larger using basic circular crochet increases. Made about 4-5 total this season

 
Riley Slippers  & Millie's Slippers

Pattern: Updated Parkspin Slippers by Joan Janes (free)
Needles: US 8
Worsted weight yarn held doubled.

 
Riley's Christmas Mittens & Millie's Christmas Mittens

Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson $4 US
Needles: US 6 (Calls for 7s)
Riley Yarn: Berrocco Vintage & Plymouth Encore: Added length to the hand based on the drawing I took of Riley's hand
Millie Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (purple) & Lana Gatto Super Soft Pink- Color 5240: Made hand a little longer. Added 4 stitches after thumb gusset. Details in project page on Ravelry

On the Needles
 
Riley's Christmas Doll

Pattern (Crochet): by Nicky Blade called NickyBlade Doll Pattern- free Ravelry download
C hook (2.75mm)
Cascade 220 superwash, cream for skin, gray, blue and a purple.
Girl with brown hair- shirt, pants and shoes. simple but really cute. looks like riley's style

Storm Trooper (yes another)
 
Brainstorming
Joy from movie Inside Out crochet pattern by Allison McDonough $5.00 pattern. Wanted to make for Riley- my brother actually suggested but I can't find just the right green for her dress.
 
Also found an eBook of 5 Doc McStuffins character crochet patterns also by Allison McDonough.
 
Bought the yarn on the way home today to start The Force Awakens Hat
 
From the Armchair 

Master of None- on Netflix
 Kino Knits Podcast 
 Serial is back on! Slate Serial Spoiler Special  & Crime Writers on Serial are related podcasts you may want to check out
I shared my thoughts about gift knitting/crafting and why I spend time on it. I also shared my tips for making the most out of your gift knitting if you have a long list that you want to accomplish.

 
Crafty Adventures
I've been sewing iined draw string bag from this tutorial.
 
I highly recommend photo calendars from Picaboo (for yourself or as gifts)
 
Events
 



Vogue Knitting Live– January 15-17, New York City I’m taking a shawl design class on Friday with Susan B Anderson and attending the Market on Saturday.
Stitches West– February 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA --Saturday afternoon-podcaster meet-up! Details to come!



 
 


Contest News & Notes
I announced the winners of Jenn Sheelen Contest from Episode 78.
 
 
New contest for this episode: Sock Knitter Profile Bag kindly offered up by One Twisted Tree

 



Contest: Come over to the One Twisted Tree Contest Thread in the DCS Ravelry Group- enter to win.

News
Becky Kelly from Knit Actually Podcast is hosting Knit Nosh event on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. The yarn companies providing yarn for the event are Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Skeindalous , Knerd. Tickets are still available. Details are available on her website.
 
On a Happy Note

I will be reviewing the Madelyn Tote bag from Pearl and Plum next month but it's already making me very happy and so I wanted to share! W
2 kids sleepovers in 2 weeks! (including some a