Author Archives: knittingthestash

Episode 57: Yarn + New Farm

Posted on June 9, 2019

Hello lovelies! We’ve made the move to our new farm! I’m so excited to share a walk-about with you along with an heirloom FO from my great grandmother, a WIP from LB Handknits, a quick book review, and a giveaway … Continue reading →

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Episode 56: Living with Less

Posted on May 19, 2019

Hello lovelies! Well, we’ve emptied out the house . . . and so, we’re currently living with a lot less stash and supplies than usual. Spencer joins me to talk about minimalism and our rare/hard to find book of the … Continue reading →

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Episode 55: Playbor + Knitting = ?

Posted on April 21, 2019

Hello lovelies! I found a tiny moment of zen for this cast–in the midst of sheep to shawl, sample knitting . . . and MOVING! Oh my! I can’t wait to tell you all about it! And the new Leelanau … Continue reading →

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Episode 54: Different Directions in Knitting

Posted on April 7, 2019

Hello Yarn-folk! Today I have an action packed cast with three sweaters: Turmok by Norah Gaughan, Rumo by Alice Caetano, and Leelanau by French Press Knits. I also have a review of Making Stories Magazine, issue 1–and I get to … Continue reading →

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Episode 53: Sheep Breeds & Scottish Spinning

Posted on March 18, 2019

Hello yarnista folk! Episode 53 is packed with lots of sheep breed info: a new farm-to-skein yarn, Scottish sheep breeds, sheep smearing (?!), and so much more! Plus, a review of Jen Arnall-Culiford’s new Year of Techniques to liven up … Continue reading →

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FO: My Red Pearl!

Posted on March 11, 2019

As many of you know from watching the podcast, I have been working to modify a sweater by Carol Feller called the Dark Pearl. Carol is one of my favorite designers and the knitter who taught me to cable! So, … Continue reading →

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Indie Dyer Feature: Two Frenchie Fibers

Posted on March 9, 2019

I have a special treat this weekend: a new-to-me (and you!) indie dyer, Cheryl Fjermedal, of Two Frenchie Fibers! I found Cheryl through Instagram and have been enjoying her recent Etsy launch–so many colors and such cute dogs (their names … Continue reading →

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