Monthly Archives: September 2017

FO: Shawl Linus

Posted on September 29, 2017 by knittingthestash

What’s that you say? I left my shawl in the bushes? No, no, no . . . it’s not my shawl! It’s Spencer’s new scarf! I must say, this Into the Whirled colorway has been transformed by Annett Cordes’ simple … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color pooling, colorway, FO, gift, Into the Whirled, knitting, Linus Shawl, scarf, shawl, unexpected, variegated yarn, yarn | 11 Comments

Review: Paradise Fibers “Fiber of the Month” Subscription

Posted on September 27, 2017 by knittingthestash

I was recently asked to review the “Fiber of the Month” subscription boxes that Paradise Fibers offers. These boxes are pretty amazing, and so, of course, I said YES, please! My September box arrived shortly thereafter and I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fiber art, review, spinning, sponsored post, unboxing, unicorns | 1 Comment

Episode 23: Mod Squad!

Posted on September 23, 2017 by knittingthestash

Welcome to Episode 23!! This one is all about sweater modifications–I’ve finished my Georgetown Cardigan! My WIP on display is the Linus Shawl. And then there are all of the News and Notes about Alanna Wilcox’s new spinning in color … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color palette, color pooling, colorway, community, episode, inspiraton, Knit Together Project, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, spinners and weavers guild, spinning, video | 3 Comments

Rethinking the Stash

Posted on September 19, 2017 by knittingthestash

So, I’ve just finished my modified Georgetown–more on that later! And this is my 5th sweater for the year! Whoa. And it means I have worked through all of my sweater yarn stash, with the exception of some Brooklyn Tweed … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Georgetown, knitting, sock yarn, socks, stash, sweater, unexpected, yarn | 28 Comments

Video Tour: WI Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted on September 15, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello Friends! In lieu of a podcast this weekend, I have a wee tour of the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival.  I hope you enjoy the sweet tour of sheep, fleece, dogs, and stashable goodies! There is even some breed info … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, fiber festival, fleece, fleece to knit, Knit in public, knitting, raw fleece, sheep, unicorns, video | 7 Comments

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted on September 11, 2017 by knittingthestash

Please excuse my radio silence this weekend–I know, it’s unusual for me! I have a good excuse: I was hanging out with the sheep and the herding dogs and the miles of fleece at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival! … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, fiber, fiber art, fiber festival, found, raw wool, sheep, wool | 11 Comments

Two at a Time: Sleeve Caps

Posted on September 6, 2017 by knittingthestash

Well, now, happy Wednesday everyone! Here is a shot of my Georgetown— My post’s title is a bit of a misnomer . . . I don’t knit my sleeve caps at the same time, as some folks do with socks. … Continue reading →

Posted in cardigan, construction, decisions, design, Georgetown, knitting, plans, sleeve, sleeve cap, sweater, tips, tricks and tips | 7 Comments

Episode 22: In the Space Between

Posted on September 2, 2017 by knittingthestash

Welcome to Episode 22!! This one is all about fitting in the fiber during those down times and being surprised by the results. I have a spin and a knit for you, a sweater in process, and some news to … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, episode, fiber, handspun, Knit Together Project, knitting, modifications, project bags, sweater, time, Uncategorized, video | 6 Comments

Spinzilla 2017 is Upon Us!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by knittingthestash

Registration is now open for the funnest (is that finally a word??) fiber event out there–Spinzilla! I’m on team ‘Shuttles Spinners’–sponsored by my favorite Boulder, CO yarn shop, Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins. It’s a fun, festive week of spinners coming … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, handspun, homespun, Ravelry, spinning, Spinzilla | 7 Comments