Thank you for tuning in to Episode 205 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Reminder: All links to Ravelry are labeled as such.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Easter Garland Yarn: mostly Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Patterns Used: Spring Garland by SheMakesCrochet- website link. (for bunnies and carrots) Easter Egg Pattern from Mamachee Crochet Patterns- website link. Hooks: Various sizes based on yarn weight. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page Heart Garland  Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern)-website link Hooks: 3.75 + others  Yarn:  White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver) Ravelry Project Page 3-ply Corriedale Yarn from Wound Up Fiber Arts Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corridale- three 4 oz braids.  Wound Up Fiber Arts Shop link Colorways: Prim, Fall Fibes & Honey Pie. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page 3 ply yarn – 6 skeins, 306g. Total yards: 923 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Storm Front (5 skeins) Size XS/S  Ravelry Project Page Sidewalk Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes  in the Sidewalk Chalk Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page  Used Green Stripe Ragg colorway of Patons Kroy for heel. Whale Song Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Knit Picks Stroll in Navy Colorway for the heels. Hydrangea Stripes Blanket Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket) Ravelry Project Page  Yarn: Sprighly Acrylic Worsted in Silver Grey, Suede and Misty Pink. Vanna’s Choice in Grey Marble, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal. Knit Picks Brava Minis in assorted colors. Some of them include: Avocado, Dublin, Sienna, Wine, Denim, Fig, Tranquil, & Coral. Hook: H (5.0 mm), Cast on with K (6.5 mm) Chained 118 to start. Pattern calls for chaining 182 for a 4×6 foot blanket. Next time I’d cut by half at least for a baby blanket. Brainstorming Summer flower garland inspired by this Instagram post by Lucy of Attic 24 I’m so inspired to make a bikini top after a crafty chat with my friend Emily (butterflyem4 on Instagram). She shared her Arrowhead  Halter Top by The Knotty Lace Studio. Etsy Link. Ravelry Link. A few from my Etsy Favorites:Cozy Creative Projects, Sassy Love Crochet, CosmoknitsCreations or Beach Bralette on Ravelry From the Armchair Tune in to hear more about my experiences with Virtual Vogue Knitting Live in March Keynote Melanie Fallick. Check out her website & Instagram account. Melanie Talked about her book Making a Life. Amazon Affiliate Link Learn more on the Modern Daily Knitting website: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/making-a-life/ You can see recordings of past conversations here