Category Archives: blanket

Episode 85: Knit Together . . . At Last!

Posted on September 13, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hey fellow fiber people! This episode is all about the Knit Together Project–complete at long last–and an invitation to get started on one for your own community. Plus, some 19th century wool industry history from Peggy Hart’s book, and a … Continue reading →

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Episode 79: Craft and Protest

Posted on June 7, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello crafter people. . . I sat down to share some ideas about craft and protest: how they might be connected and relevant to one another. And, at your request, a look at some diverse Speculative Fiction and Science Fiction … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, community, craft and protest, episode, gradient yarn, knitting, knitting podcast, Persian Dreams Blanket, pinhole cast on, podcast, Science fiction, speculative fiction | 4 Comments

Designer Dialogue: Woolly Thoughts

Posted on November 11, 2017 by knittingthestash

Happy weekending my fine fiber folk! The podcast will resume next weekend . . . right now I am up to my eyeballs in work prep and travel–I think you all know how that goes! I am very pleased to … Continue reading →

Posted in afghan, blanket, community, illusion knitting, interview, knitting, knitting math, patterns, shadow knitting, unexpected, Wooly Thoughts | 9 Comments

Episode 22: In the Space Between

Posted on September 2, 2017 by knittingthestash

Welcome to Episode 22!! This one is all about fitting in the fiber during those down times and being surprised by the results. I have a spin and a knit for you, a sweater in process, and some news to … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, episode, fiber, handspun, Knit Together Project, knitting, modifications, project bags, sweater, time, Uncategorized, video | 6 Comments

Knit Together Project!

Posted on July 29, 2017 by knittingthestash

I am so excited about the Knit Together Project! Instead of an ice pick, we have DPNs, and instead of videos, we have blanket squares! I can’t wait to see all of the ways that our community is knit together, … Continue reading →

Posted in big projects, blanket, community, Knit Together Project, knitters, knitting, unicorns | 17 Comments

T-Pins Tip

Posted on April 13, 2017 by knittingthestash

I’ve been working on my Persian Dreams Blanket (somewhat secretively), but I had to share this quick tip: if you need a lot of T-pins for blanket squares, hexis, or lacework, head over to your local office supply store! Do … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, blocking, found, hacks, knitting, Persian Dreams Blanket, tips, tricks and tips | 9 Comments

Stornoway Throw: Border Wrap and Turn

Posted on December 1, 2016 by knittingthestash

If you are making the Stornoway Throw by Anita Grahn, you are in for a real treat. The body is easy to memorize and the cables are fairly intuitive (with the exception of the Left and Right cable corners, which … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, cables, community, help!, instruction, knitting, Stornoway Throw, technique, wrap and turn | 192 Comments

Cable On! And Help with Cable Corners

Posted on November 17, 2016 by knittingthestash

As I’ve mentioned a few times, my blanket-a-year project for 2016 is the Stornoway Throw by Anita Grahn. It’s a bit behind (a few other projects took precedence)  . . . but now, I’m back on track and cabling up a … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, cables, help!, instruction, knitting, Uncategorized, year-long | 13 Comments

Blanket Update!

Posted on July 30, 2016 by knittingthestash

It’s summer and once again, I’m under wool. Maybe it’s the frigid indoor temperatures; maybe it’s my dogged determination; maybe I just have more free evenings in the summer? Whatever the reason, blanket #3 is coming along. The pattern is … Continue reading →

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Summer Blankets

Posted on June 9, 2016 by knittingthestash

Summer is officially a week away! In the meantime, a new blanket is in the works. Summer + Blanket? Oxymoron? Well, yes and no: it’s been about 55-65 degrees here for the last week and so, I’ve been personally fine … Continue reading →

Posted in blanket, knitting, seasons, summer, unexpected, unicorns | 3 Comments