Category Archives: commissioned project

Yarn & Pattern Launch: Heirloom and the Rose Cottage Cap!

Posted on November 10, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn folk! Todays the big day: a combo yarn and pattern launch!! All the specifics are at the end of this blog post . . . First up, Cathe Capel’s “Heirloom” yarn is now available (as of Nov 10th … Continue reading →

Posted in commissioned project, community, design, hat, Heriloom Yarn, Rose Cottage Cap, yarn, yarn launch | Leave a comment

Episode 55: Playbor + Knitting = ?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by knittingthestash

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 →

Posted in commissioned project, community, episode, French Press Knits, giveaway, Greencastle Fiber Event, knitting podcast, lamb, Landes Stilt Walkers, Leelanau, Making Stories Magazine, podcast, sample knitting, sheep, Sheep to Shawl, video, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, Wool & Honey | 1 Comment

Episode 54: Different Directions in Knitting

Posted on April 7, 2019 by knittingthestash

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 →

Posted in commissioned project, community, episode, Everyday Knitting, giveaway, June Cashmere, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, Making Stories Magazine, Norah Gaughan, Rumo Sweater, sample knitting, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater design, sweater math, Turmok Sweater, video, yarn | 6 Comments

Episode 51: Beekeepers and Walking Wheels

Posted on February 10, 2019 by knittingthestash

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

Wool & Honey Sweater

Posted on July 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I realized that I never posted about my most recent sweater: the Wool & Honey pullover that I knit as a sample for the yarn shop of the same name! Wool & Honey has a great online … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrea Mowry, Brooklyn Tweed Loft, commissioned project, community, finished objects, FO, knitting, pattern, sample knitting, sweater, unicorns, Wool & Honey, yarn, yarn review | 1 Comment

Episode 38: Summer Sampling!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by knittingthestash

It’s been a few weeks of family time for me . . . and backpacking! But I’ve also managed to slip into the yarn room this weekend to record a new episode for you all! This one is all about … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrea Mowry, Brooklyn Tweed Loft, commissioned project, community, episode, fiber, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, sample knitting, sweater, video, Wool & Honey, yarn | 1 Comment

Spencer’s Denali Sweater

Posted on January 17, 2018 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for the Dynamixx yarn GIVEAWAY, click here! You can also leave a comment in the Dynamixx Ravelry thread! If you’re interested in more of the details, you can read about them on my Ravelry Project Page … Continue reading →

Posted in cables, commissioned project, Denali sweater, FO, knitters, knitting, modifications, seamed sweater, sweater, unicorns | 11 Comments

Commissioned: Hot Pants

Posted on October 1, 2015 by knittingthestash

My friend Cynthia (a dancer extraordinaire) has asked me to make her some leggings. Yes, you heard that correctly. I have been commissioned to make knitted pants. Not shorts, though–nothing too scandalous. This whole conversation started a long time ago and … Continue reading →

Posted in commissioned project, dancer, inspiration, knitting, pants, yellow | 2 Comments