Monthly Archives: November 2016

First Kettle Dye: Eggplant Beauty

Posted on November 29, 2016 by knittingthestash

Last week I posted a mini-photo essay about dye day. While I participated–helping Spencer and generally being around for a couple of hours, I did not do much dyeing. This was not for lack of trying! I showed up with … Continue reading →

Posted in color, custom yarn, dye, dyeing, firsts, purple, yarn | 9 Comments

Episode 3 and a Giveaway!

Posted on November 26, 2016 by knittingthestash

Hello world! I’m happy to report that Episode 3: The Importance of Place is up and running over on YouTube! This week, I have an extra-special giveaway to announce from Pigeonroof Studios (see below and/or tune in to find out more)!! … Continue reading →

Posted in big projects, cables, community, dyeing, episode, fiber, giveaway, knitting, place, podcast, video | 6 Comments

Happy —Days :)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by knittingthestash

To anyone celebrating Thanksgiving, Turkey Day, Tofurkey Day, a fun meal with family, or just getting to and through another Thursday .  . . I wish you the best day! And for those who are looking for community, celebrating solo, … Continue reading →

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Dye Day 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by knittingthestash

Beth recently sponsored another Dye Day for guild members–thanks, Beth!!–which means she broke out the bins, the tables, the plastic wrap, the dyes (for cotton and wool), and opened her home to us all. Some sat knitting while waiting to … Continue reading →

Posted in color, community, dye, dyeing, inspiration, spinners and weavers guild, warp | 6 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Pigeonroof Studios

Posted on November 19, 2016 by knittingthestash

Ok folks, this is BIG! I have an interview with one of my favorite fiber dyers: Krista McCurdy of Pigeonroof Studies! Sometimes, you just have to ask  . . . I first noticed Krista’s work on one of my Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in color palette, colorway, fiber, fiber artist, indie dyer, interview, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Cable On! And Help with Cable Corners

Posted on November 17, 2016 by knittingthestash

As I’ve mentioned a few times, my blanket-a-year project for 2016 is the Stornoway Throw by Anita Grahn. It’s a bit behind (a few other projects took precedence)  . . . but now, I’m back on track and cabling up a … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, cables, help!, instruction, knitting, Uncategorized, year-long | 13 Comments

Generosity

Posted on November 15, 2016 by knittingthestash

This past week was filled with some extreme contrasts of hatred and generosity. The results of the U.S. election have ostensibly authorized waves of hatred across my college campus and the rest of my country. While, at the same time, … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, giving back, spinners and weavers guild, unicorns | 2 Comments

Episode 2 and The 4oz Challenge!

Posted on November 12, 2016 by knittingthestash

Happy weekending, everyone! I’m excited to announce that Episode 2 is live! As part of this Episode, I announce The 4oz Challenge! Overwhelmed by the size of your stash? Want a way to stay motivated? Want to slowly–but surely–empty out … Continue reading →

Posted in 4oz challenge, community, episode, FO, knitting, podcast, spinning, video | 3 Comments

Stitches Around the World

Posted on November 10, 2016 by knittingthestash

I love looking through stitch dictionaries. I was first introduced to them when I found a podcast about books of patterned stitches from Japan; and when I was last in London, I found an entire shelf of these excellent resources … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, inspiration, knitting, lace, stitch dictionary, texture | 2 Comments

Uncharted Territory

Posted on November 8, 2016 by knittingthestash

This past weekend, I traveled to Atlanta for a conference. The trip was uneventful, really; but the knitting was not. As I’ll explain in a later post (once things have blocked and dried), I finished my Waiting for Rain shawl … Continue reading →

Posted in custom pattern, knee socks, knitting, sock yarn, socks, travel, unexpected, WIP | 8 Comments