Thank you for tuning in to Episode 231 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes check out: www.downcellarstudio.com/231  This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wordle Pattern: Wordle by Ham & Eggs (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Peapod (Green), Loops & Thread Impeccable in True Gray, Rowan Purelife in Alder Buckthorn (Mustard), Red Heart Super Saver in White Hook: D (3.25 mm) Directions tell you exactly how to make the format they show in the pattern or you can create your own. I chose to use one of the Riley’s actually Wordle days using a screenshot she sent me. I did the bottom row as one strip instead of five squares. When I joined the columns, I ran a slipped stitch down the existing stitches to match where I seamed up the previous rows I didn’t weave in any ends. I tucked them inside snd tied some of them together. I did one round of white to edge the front piece. Then seamed together the front and back together with sc with right sides facing out. I made the back piece in gray. I dont think that’s what was called for in the pattern. He has safety eyes and two little white arms. Riley is calling him Stove- after the winning word I based it on. She wants me to embroider STOVE on the back so we don’t forget his name Perry’s Hat Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website) Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm) My Ravelry Project Page I realized i don’t do all the decreases correctly. I work them every other round until the end.  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: 10 mm (N/P) hook Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick- Solids, Stripes and Prints (colorways used, Wheat, Seaglass, Slate, Fern, Coney Island and  Ravelry Project Page My hexagons are 3 rounds each- 2 with color (earth tones, mostly gray/blue/green), last round with Wheat.  Brainstorming I’m looking for a necktie pattern to knit up for my friend Liz. She’d like one with a squared off bottom (not the V bottom) From the Armchair Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon & illustrated by Stephanie Anderson-Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link  If you’re looking for a great book for a child in your life- check this out. It’s beautiful! Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later April 2015- I knit the sample for my Trickle Shawl pattern.Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link. $5 US Knitting Pattern  Knitting in Passing Riley wore her Everyday Cardigan in Merino Number 5 by Loopy Mango. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. Aila love her A’s Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers My Ravelry Project Page I shared a story about knitting with Eme’s roommate Zi. In My Travels Visit to the Berkshires with the kiddos for Riley, Aila & Eme’s birthdays We visited Hancock Shaker Village Baby animal petting through May 8, 2022 Riley, Aila and Eme wanted to record a bit to tell you about our adventures. KAL News Splash Pad Party ’22  Official Rules- Google Doc Participant Sign Up- Google Form Check out our Sponsors- Google Doc Want to be a Sponsor? Please email me before 5/5- downcellarstudio at gmail dot com On a Happy Note Date night with Dan the local Brewery. Day trip to Visit Eme. Dan drove. I knit on the way there and then was motion sick the whole way home! Easter! Ihecked out nail salon near my house and they were great. Dinner with Mom, Dad & Mom’