Monthly Archives: September 2018

Apple Oak Fiber Works Discount Code!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Many of you know that I have been busy test knitting for LB Handknits new book, Facing North–it’s a collection of patterns for bulky weight yarn: 4 sweaters and 4 accessories. I love my Fisherman’s Muse sweater that … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Oak Fiber Works, bulky yarn, community, discount code, Facing North, fiber artist, Irish yarn, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, natural dye, unicorns, yarn | 1 Comment

Episode 42: Competition and Creativity

Posted on September 15, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 42 finds me at the crossroads of competition (Sheep to Shawl) and creativity (how do I get it all done?!?) I can also reveal one of the secret test knits I’ve been working on for LB Handknits–including her book … Continue reading →

Posted in Casapinka, challenging, Champaign Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild, community, competition, giveaway, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, podcast, Purl & Ply, Sheep to Shawl, spinning, sweater, sweater design, Vary the Gate, weaving, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

I’m dropping in to say: the prep and pressure is on! Our guild, the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers will be competing in the inaugural Sheep to Shawl Competition *this weekend* up in Wisconsin!! We have a team of 8, screen … Continue reading →

Posted in community, competition, Sheep to Shawl, spinners and weavers guild, spinning, unexpected, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | 7 Comments

Episode 41: Purl & Ply and Qiviut!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello happy fiber folk! I have so much to share! There is a review of Purl & Ply’s beautiful singles yarn knit up in Casapinka’s “Vary the Gate”; a giveaway from Purl & Ply; Sheep to Shawl Competition talk for … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, fiber, fiber festival, Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, hand dyed yarn, interview, knitting podcast, podcast, Purl & Ply, qiviut, Sheep to Shawl, variegated yarn, video, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | 8 Comments