Episode 316: Cast it On, Work it Out

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 316 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:  

• On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins
• From the Armchair
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsor The Yarn Sellar & check out details for their Fiber Marketplace (April 11, 2026) here.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Neckerchief

• Pattern: none (inspired by Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit (paid pattern available on Ravelry)
• Yarn: Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks, Dream base (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% Nylon). No colorway name listed. Variegated yarn with a tan base, pinks, greens, purples and mustards.
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Because I'm using fingering weight yarn, I decided to use the cast on from my Millie Margaret Shawl and figure it out as I go.
• Millie Margaret Shawl (fingering weight)-Ravelry
• I did the increases up to 5 inches the pattern calls for and now I'm knitting straight. I'll reverse my increases w/ decreases on the other side and see how I like it.

  Inclinations Cowl

• Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website.
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
• Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- Ravelry link. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- Ravelry link.
• My Ravelry Project Page
• I love working with my handspun, but I don't necessarily love 1x1 ribbing every other row. Still I'm making progress a