Category Archives: fiber artist

Indie Feature: Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber

Posted on April 11, 2020 by knittingthestash

There are a few fiber folk that I’ve known since the beginning of this blog-thing, and Kami Noyes is one of the few to have this distinction. She runs Ranching Tradition Fiber and she was one of the first shepherds … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Copper K Fiber Festival, farm, farm-to-skein yarn, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, hand dyed yarn, interview, Montana, Ranching Tradition Fiber, yarn | 2 Comments

Apple Oak Fiber Works Discount Code!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Many of you know that I have been busy test knitting for LB Handknits new book, Facing North–it’s a collection of patterns for bulky weight yarn: 4 sweaters and 4 accessories. I love my Fisherman’s Muse sweater that … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Oak Fiber Works, bulky yarn, community, discount code, Facing North, fiber artist, Irish yarn, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, natural dye, unicorns, yarn | 1 Comment

Colorado Spice Market!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello friends! Here is your FO for a mid-week pep-up! My On the Spice Market shawl made from beautiful colorado wool! I made this version of the popular On the Spice Market shawl out of Jennifer Guyer’s beautiful Pace and … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color palette, Colorado, colorwork, fiber, fiber artist, FO, knitting, local wool, On the Spice Market, shawl, soulful stash, unicorns | 6 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Three Waters Farm + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by knittingthestash

Well hello everyone and Happy (almost) New Year! When not wrangling a puppy or spending time with my family, I’ve been enjoying all of the Instagram goodness that so many of you share. That’s how I met my featured dyer … Continue reading →

Posted in color palette, colorway, community, dyeing, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, indie dyer, interview, unicorns | 14 Comments

Maker Feature: MiddleMist Makes

Posted on November 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello Dear Fiber Folk! I am happy to have a few blogspots to share with you through November! In the midst of the cold and the dark, we’ll have some true beauty to enjoy! First up is a maker I … Continue reading →

Posted in community, felting, fiber art, fiber artist, hedgehogs, inspiration, interview, maker, needle felting, unicorns | Leave a comment

Fiber Focus: Ranching Tradition Fiber & GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 27, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello weekenders! I’m so pleased to be featuring Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber! I interviewed Kami a few years ago and then featured her upcoming Copper K Fiber Festival as well; she is always up to something new! Of … Continue reading →

Posted in community, farm, farm focus, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, FiberFocus, giveaway, ranch, Ranching Tradition Fiber, raw fleece, raw wool | 13 Comments

GreenCastle Fiber Event!

Posted on April 18, 2017 by knittingthestash

We made it to Greencastle, IN for the Fiber Event this past weekend. Spencer and I thought you all might like to come along with us . . . so he made a lovely video!   Thanks to Spencer for … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, unicorns, video, yarn, yarn shopping, yarn-lover | 9 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Littlebean Crochet

Posted on January 21, 2017 by knittingthestash

This weekend I have for you . . . yep! an Indie Dyer feature! This time, it’s Kayleen Lemieux of Littlebean Crochet. Kayleen has a terrific eye for variegated yarn and wicked-cool sock blanks. Her colorways are a fine mix … Continue reading →

Posted in colorway, community, fiber, fiber artist, indie dyer | 7 Comments

Fort Collins and Loveland, CO 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by knittingthestash

As I mentioned in an earlier post, this week was largely devoted to family–my father-in-law is ill and so we took a much needed trip to offer some support. Things are as good as can be expected, and there were … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, CVM, fiber artist, fleece, found, knitting, patterns, raw fleece, travel, unexpected, unicorns | 4 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Pigeonroof Studios

Posted on November 19, 2016 by knittingthestash

Ok folks, this is BIG! I have an interview with one of my favorite fiber dyers: Krista McCurdy of Pigeonroof Studies! Sometimes, you just have to ask  . . . I first noticed Krista’s work on one of my Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in color palette, colorway, fiber, fiber artist, indie dyer, interview, Uncategorized | 9 Comments