Author Archives: knittingthestash

The Things We Do For Knitting . . .

Posted on November 9, 2018

This is a little photo-essay about the perils of photographing knitwear . . . summer knitwear . . . in winter, after the first snow. I promise to rave about the beautiful top on the next podcast–it’s from Kelbourne Woolens … Continue reading →

Posted in FO, insanity, inspiration, knitters, knitting, outside, photo shoot, photography, sweater weather, unexpected | 5 Comments

Episode 45: Knitting Men!

Posted on November 3, 2018

Hello folks! It’s field trip time! We’re heading to the prison bus to talk to Metaspencer about knitting–men’s knitting patterns, men who knit, and some special hat designs! Then, it’s back to the yarn room for a couple of finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, Denali sweater, discount code, episode, Facing North, giveaway, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, men knitting, metaspencer, Nordsee Jacke, sweater, sweater design, video | 3 Comments

Patterns for Puppies!

Posted on November 2, 2018

Our newly adopted Millie is settling in nicely. We are so happy to have her and Tink join our crew . . . and I got to thinking: how can we help more pups and kitties? Well, with a pattern … Continue reading →

Posted in community, donations, knitting, pattern, patterns, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Ask a Designer w/ Kephren Pritchett & Albina McLaughlin –Part 2!

Posted on October 27, 2018

This past summer I asked you all what questions you have for knitwear designers . . . You all came up with some great ideas–so many, in fact, that I had enough left over for a PART 2 in this … Continue reading →

Posted in design, designer, designs, interview, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitters, knitting, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater design, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Episode 44: Picking (Good) Patterns

Posted on October 20, 2018

Hello everyone! Welcome to the weekend 🙂 Episode 44 is now up on YouTube and I’m so excited to announce a giveaway from the Woolly Thistle–one of my favorite places to buy knitting related books and magazines, and, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Episode 43: Cologne, Cashmere & Conservancy

Posted on October 6, 2018

Episode 43 is in three parts: a trip to the yarn shops of Cologne, Germany; sample knits revealed(!) for June Cashmere; and a discussion about conserving knowledge, yarn, sheep, and even foodways! I also introduce our new pup, Millie!!! It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cologne, Germany, conservancy, episode, Garn Store, Knit in public, knitting, knitting podcast, Old Crow Art Yarns, puppies, soulful stash, travel, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, video, yarn, yarn crawl | 4 Comments

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