Category Archives: custom yarn

Shorn II (2019 clip): Jan 31st 2:00pm CST

Posted on January 25, 2020 by knittingthestash

It’s happening . . . Shorn II is about to be launched into the world on Jan 31st at 2:00pm CST! I’ll post a YouTube video with all of the details at that time. In the meantime, here is your … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Corriedale, custom yarn, Kephren Knitting Studio, Seven Sisters Farm, Shorn yarn, teeswater, yarn, yarn launch, yarn-lover | 9 Comments

Yarn Launch for Seven Sisters Farm!

Posted on November 6, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello my fiber folk! Last year, I launched my first yarn, Shorn and you all were so supportive and welcoming of those skeins of Cormo and Corriedale! Thank you! As many of you know, Shorn II (2019 clip) is in … Continue reading →

Posted in community, custom yarn, farm, Seven Sisters Farm, yarn, yarn launch | 2 Comments

Episode 53: Sheep Breeds & Scottish Spinning

Posted on March 18, 2019 by knittingthestash

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

A Huge Thank You!

Posted on March 8, 2019 by knittingthestash

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

How To: Spinning a Gradient Yarn

Posted on October 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

Howdy fiber folk! It’s Spinzilla . . . so no podcast this weekend (I am devoting every minute I can spare to time with my Ladybug–and family, of course!) But, *for* Spinzilla, I spun a gradient yarn, so, I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in color, custom yarn, gradient, gradient spin, gradient yarn, handspun, instruction, spinning, techniques, tricks and tips, unicorns, video, yarn | 4 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Sarah Hand

Posted on April 1, 2017 by knittingthestash

This weekend, it’s laboratory time! I have an interview with Sarah Hand of One Hand in the Dyepot. Sarah hails from Canada (hey, and I’ve said this before–so many awesome Canadian fiberistas out there!). Like some of the other awesome indie … Continue reading →

Posted in colorway, community, custom yarn, dyeing, indie dyer, interview, yarn | 7 Comments

Episode 11: Aileas & Aniroonz Sheep Co.

Posted on March 25, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 11 is here! Looking forward to chattering with you about my new Aileas sweater, a field trip to Aniroonz Sheep Co., and some lovely new acquisitions–including Aniroonz Story Based yarns: Partner and Begin. Plus, Rachel Smith’s new Ply article and a … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, custom yarn, CVM, episode, farm, fleece, karakul, lincoln longwool, skirting, teeswater, travel, unexpected, video, wensleydale, yarn, yarn-lover | 9 Comments

First Kettle Dye: Eggplant Beauty

Posted on November 29, 2016 by knittingthestash

Last week I posted a mini-photo essay about dye day. While I participated–helping Spencer and generally being around for a couple of hours, I did not do much dyeing. This was not for lack of trying! I showed up with … Continue reading →

Posted in color, custom yarn, dye, dyeing, firsts, purple, yarn | 9 Comments

Pretty Little Skeins

Posted on April 26, 2016 by knittingthestash

I really love finding indie dyers and supporting their work. Today: Cornbread and Honey and Old Crow Art Yarns. The skeins on the left are a custom order (my first!) and the skeins on the right are from a new-to-me … Continue reading →

Posted in community, custom yarn, indie dyer, unexpected, yarns | 5 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature:Groovy Hues Fibers

Posted on March 12, 2016 by knittingthestash

This week, I am super happy to feature another indie dyer whose work I LOVE: Suzanne Burkett of Groovy Hues Fibers! Suzanne is full of life and color  . . . and wonderful stories, of course! She was on an … Continue reading →

Posted in colorway, community, custom yarn, indie dyer, information, inspiration, interview, people, tricks and tips | 4 Comments