Thank you for tuning in to Episode 221 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found 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 Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing  KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Queen City Yarns. Use the code TOUCHDOWN to save 25% off all in stock items now thru Dec 15. Advent Calendars are not included. Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Little Frog Pattern: Little Frog Toy by by Yulia Klyushina ($2.60 US crochet pattern) Available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Alfalfa Colorway (green) + white acrylic worsted yarn from stash Eyes: from 6060 on Etsy- similar to these. Sweet & Sour Socks Yarn: hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sweet & Sour colorway  Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page  Christmas Stocking for Peyton Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore) Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red, Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Hunter Green and White Hook: F (3.75mm) Ravelry Project Page Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern: None Yarn: White Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn, Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle in the Marshmallow Colorway, Caron Simply Soft Party in the Snow Sparkle Colorway Hook: H (5.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dance Shoe Legwarmers Pattern: Dance Shoe Legwarmers by Sherry Katherine Vernon (free knitting pattern) Yarn: Charming Ewe Suki Sock in the Mystic Topaz  Colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) & US 2 (2.75 mm) My Ravelry Project Page If you’d like a good afterthought heel pattern, consider Susan B. Anderson’s Smooth Operator Heel pattern (Ravelry Link) For a video tutorial, check out this video from the EarthtonesGirl YouTube Channel Mr. Fezziwig Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol Mermaid Tail Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Mermaid Tail colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Aila Grace Shawl  Pattern: Aila Grace by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Into the Whirled Gloucester Sock in the Ramble Colorway (oranges, reds, pinks, purples) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Indie GAL patterns I purchased during Sale: Favorite Flannel Hat by Alicia Plummer- Ravelry Link to Pattern Rotvalli Mitts by Karoliina H Designs (around $3.30 US)- Ravelry Pattern link Stocking for my cousin Chris’ fiancée  I was given a lot of wool fabric in 1-2 inch strips. What should I use them for? Braided rug? weaving? Punch needle?  From the Armchair Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. Started 10/31. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.  The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.   The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.  Gee Thanks… just bought it. Podcast  Crafty Adventures Crafting with Eme and Aila. Yarn covered styrofoam trees  Made with recycled plastic  Some yarn from Savers  Lion brand Wool Ease  Red Heart Scrubby. Looks like lights and or tinsel  Girls made jewelry. Aila glued embroidery floss to match box cars for ornaments. Will cover hot glue with clay Aila embroidery box  Knitting in Passing  I share a story about a text from my friend Laura who received a comment in public about her hand knit socks.  KAL News Pigskin Party ’21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21Important Links: Official Rules (Google Doc) Register to Play! (Google Form) Points Tally Form (Google Form) Sponsor List (Google Doc) Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio