Author Archives: knittingthestash

Apple Oak Fiber Works Discount Code!

Posted on September 19, 2018

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

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

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

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

Indie Dyer Feature: Purl & Ply

Posted on August 31, 2018

I bet you have all been watching the recent launch of Purl & Ply along with me! The ladies behind those beautiful and utterly Instagramable colorways are Brit and Mel–a couple of indie dyer, home-school moms who love fiber, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, knitting, Purl & Ply, sock yarn, variegated yarn, yarn | 1 Comment

Knitting at Work: A Manifesto

Posted on August 23, 2018

I was recently promoted to full professor  . . . yay!  . . . and I’ve decided on a few resolutions for the upcoming years in the profession. Among other ideas, such as stress less, I’ve added “knitting at work” … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Knit in public, knitters, knitting, manifesto, work knitting | 40 Comments

Episode 40: A June Cashmere Yarn Story

Posted on August 11, 2018

Hello happy fiber folk! I have a fun-filled episode for you all about cashmere–and June Cashmere in particular. I am fortunate enough to be doing some sample knitting for their fall line and became really interested in the story behind … Continue reading →

Posted in cashmere, community, East Neuk Hoodie, episode, FO, information, June Cashmere, knitting, knitting podcast, laceweight, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, review, sample knitting, video, WIP, yarn, yarn review | 1 Comment