Author Archives: knittingthestash

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 →

Posted in community, custom yarn, episode, hand dyed yarn, June Cashmere, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, Scottish Spinning, sock yarn, Turmok Sweater, unexpected, Whorl and Wheel, yarn | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Better Sweater, Carol Feller, community, Dark Pearl, FO, garment, modifications, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater design, sweater math, sweater weather, Titus yarn, unexpected, unicorns, yarn | 3 Comments

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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A Huge Thank You!

Posted on March 8, 2019

Thanks to everyone who supported my first farm-to-skein yarn, Shorn! Much love to all who ordered, inquired, and sent kind notes! All of the orders have been fulfilled as of today! Yay! My house is getting put back in order … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Csilla Cowl, Csilla Hat, custom yarn, discount code, Shorn yarn, unexpected, unicorns, yarn, yarn launch | 4 Comments

Introducing Shorn: A Farm to Skein Yarn!

Posted on February 28, 2019

Shorn, my first farm-to-skein yarn, was released on Sat, March 2nd at 1:00pm! I’m currently SOLD OUT, but I do have a short waiting list (in case skeins become available) Please contact me at knittingthestash@gmail.com to be put on the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, knitters, knitting, Shorn yarn, unicorns, yarn, yarn launch, yarn-lover, yarns | 11 Comments

Episode 52: Learning Through Failure

Posted on February 24, 2019

Hello fiber friends! Episode 52 is about the learning curve–just how much we can benefit from failure . . . Spencer joins me for the discussion and I do have an FO to share: my Dark Pearl is now fully … Continue reading →

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Episode 51: Beekeepers and Walking Wheels

Posted on February 10, 2019

Episode 51 is jam-packed with an FO: Beekeeper Cardigan, shearing day at Seven Sisters Farm, a book about Great Wheels (Walking Wheels), a giveaway, and a test knit invitation! I hope you’re enjoying our book sharing and that you’ll join … Continue reading →

Posted in Beekeeper cadigan, commissioned project, community, garment, Kelbourne Woolens, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Marie Greene, sample knitting, sweater, sweater weather, test knitting, test-knit, Wool & Honey | 4 Comments