Author Archives: knittingthestash

Ever wonder how to keep yourself motivated as a crafter? Spencer and I have some solutions for you–and a lot of good humor. Plus, I have all the details about my Azami Sweater project (it’s finished!!!) And, of course, we … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the yarn room! Today, I have a finished hat–and test knitting call; an update on my Azami sweater; a new TV Knitting KAL; and the prize winners for the 2022 1st to 51st Sweater KAL … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! In this episode Spencer and I talk about becoming beginners again and he introduces us to some new crafting terms, including “victimized fluff” . . . so gather your cups of tea and join us for wool painting … Continue reading →

Hello yarn-y friends! In this episode I talk all about Emilie Luis’ Nacre sweater–what a lovely Henley it is 🙂 And then, I nerd out about the origins of “grist,” which is a spinning term that more knitters should know! … Continue reading →

Looking for some knitting woes to soothe your spirit 😉 LOL Then you’ve come to the right place! Spencer and I both have tales to tell. Plus, I talk about ease and sizing issues with sweater patterns. I hope you’ll … Continue reading →

Well, everyone, it’s intervention time: Spencer has some words of advice for us “chain-knitters.” Me? I’ve just finished my Fornafit pullover by Dagbjört Guðmundsdóttir and I NEED a new (sweater) project pronto!! Plus, I talk about how I pick patterns … Continue reading →

I am SO excited about this episode!! Can you tell?!?! I finished my Twig Pattern Pullover–a huge translation and modification project and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. Along the way, I have some notes about Japanese … Continue reading →

Hello lovelies! In this episode I’ll talk all about my adventures knitting from photographs . . . perhaps you’ve done the same? I often knit in translation and can’t always read the pattern; but if you can read and interpret … Continue reading →

Another action packed episode is now up on YouTube. Want to turn your favorite yoked sweater into a hat? I have some tips for you, as I just made my Weatherman color work yoke into a matching hat! After that, … Continue reading →

Hello knitting people! This is the second video in my quest to knit two Lopi sweaters from different patterns in the same gauge and same size (even though the patterns did not line up well). If you’re interested in the … Continue reading →