Category Archives: custom pattern

Episode 64: Knits in Translation and WIPs of Shame

Posted on September 29, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn folk! Today’s episode is an introduction to our new KAL: Knits in Translation (check out the Ravelry thread!) AND, it’s a chance to chat with Spencer about WIPs of Shame . . . or, well, maybe just our … Continue reading →

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Better Sweater Series #5: Charting Software and Pattern Scaling

Posted on July 20, 2018 by knittingthestash

Well hello there! I’m SO SO SO excited to bring you the 5th installment of the Better Sweater Series. I have an actual, real, in the wool FO to show you . . . it worked, y’all! We have a … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #4

Posted on May 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! I am a couple of days late with this installment because of the end of semester madness that was April! But here she is! In this fourth video in the series I discuss pattern writing, show you my … Continue reading →

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Episode 36: Test and Sample Knitting!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber-y friends! Today I am so excited to talk about my test knit for Albina McLaughlin of LB HandKnits!! The cardigan, Sunny Every Day, has been released and you all have the chance to win a copy! Albina has … Continue reading →

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Sand Shawl Modification

Posted on April 16, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! And good morning! As promised (and with the designer’s permission), I have some modifications to share for the Sand Shawl by Kephren Pritchett! The shawl is a beautiful triangular shape with an undulating border and open lace work … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series, Episode 2

Posted on February 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

This one is all about design and choosing the right yarn for your project! Come hang out with me and enjoy some time talking about fiber and form!   Show Notes: knitting graph paper Sweater Design in Plain English Burn … Continue reading →

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Re-Make-Along 2018: The Better Sweater

Posted on December 18, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello fibery folk! As promised on Episode 28 of the podcast . . . we are ready to hit the ground running in 2018 with a Re-Make-Along Project! The Great Idea: We all have a sweater (or four) that we … Continue reading →

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FO: Royale (Georgetown Modified)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

Mornin! I can’t believe I forgot to post about Georgetown! I figure many of you watch the podcast, I suppose, and I try not to be too redundant on social media. But, here are a few FO shots for you! … Continue reading →

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Too Sick . . .

Posted on April 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

. . . to even pick up the needles. Sigh. [Cough] I have had the flu perhaps 1 other time in my life; it’s a memory I won’t soon forget: Little House on the Prairie marathons, writhing in bed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Aileas, custom pattern, knitting, knitting math, pattern, sweater, unicorns, WIP | 22 Comments

Ebba Pullover: Pattern Math

Posted on February 7, 2017 by knittingthestash

As you know, my next big project is the Ebba Pullover by Dianna Walla. I love the aesthetics of this sweater; and, after getting my hands on the Quince & Co. Chicadee yarn that the pattern calls for, I love … Continue reading →

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