Monthly Archives: February 2018

Camouflage Knitting

Posted on February 28, 2018 by knittingthestash

Just checking in folks . . . have you all seen the Guardian article on camouflage knitting? You can check out the full article here–complete with great photos! But you may also want to visit the awesome website of the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, illusion knitting, Knit in public, knitting, unexpected, unicorns | 6 Comments

Episode 32: What’s with the Weird FO?!

Posted on February 23, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 32  is packed with maker madness! My new book is out!!! And there is a Targhee spin to discuss! Plus, two, yes, two sweaters!  In the mail: Shakleton Yarn from Fiber Trek, a Knit Together Project square; and some … Continue reading →

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Designer Dialogues: Kephren Pritchett

Posted on February 17, 2018 by knittingthestash

I have a real treat for you today! While looking up a knitting technique recently, I stumbled upon Kephren Pritchett’s website: Kephren Knitting Studio and, well, stayed a while. I loved what I was seeing: beautiful patterns, excellent tutorials, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, design, designer, found, giveaway, interview, knitting, pattern, tech editing, technique | 7 Comments

“Nettles for Textiles” w/ Allan Brown

Posted on February 13, 2018 by knittingthestash

Brilliant video about the process of making fiber from nettles. The methods are simple and really, just take time. This film tracks the process from plant to finished fiber. Enjoy! <p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/225183045″>NETTLES FOR TEXTILES</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user68688214″>Allan Brown</a> on <a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, handspun, nettle fiber, plant fiber, spinning, unexpected | 4 Comments

The Better Sweater Series, Episode 2

Posted on February 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

This one is all about design and choosing the right yarn for your project! Come hang out with me and enjoy some time talking about fiber and form!   Show Notes: knitting graph paper Sweater Design in Plain English Burn … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-ply, Better Sweater, cables, custom pattern, design, episode, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, pattern, sweater, video, yarn | 3 Comments

Colorado Spice Market!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello friends! Here is your FO for a mid-week pep-up! My On the Spice Market shawl made from beautiful colorado wool! I made this version of the popular On the Spice Market shawl out of Jennifer Guyer’s beautiful Pace and … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color palette, Colorado, colorwork, fiber, fiber artist, FO, knitting, local wool, On the Spice Market, shawl, soulful stash, unicorns | 6 Comments

Episode 31: All Things Irish!

Posted on February 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 31 features all things Irish: yarn, dyers, designers! Oh, and some wool washing via fermentation! Yum! Come hang out to talk about LB Handknits sweaters, a beautiful FO featuring Jennifer Guyor’s Pace and Presence Yarn, and some fun things … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, community, episode, fermentation suit method, fermentation wool cleaning, fleece to knit, Irish yarn, Jennifer Guyor, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Hat, Laitis Sweater, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, natural, natural dye, nature washing, podcast, review, swatch, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, yarn, yarn-lover | 7 Comments