Category Archives: fiber

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

Indie Dyer and Yarn Producer: Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool

Posted on February 29, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn-folk! As promised on Instagram and in Episode 72, I have an awesome interview with Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool all queued up for the weekend! I first found Mary and Maniototo Wool via an Instagram post and … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fibershed, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, wool, yarn, yarn-lover | 14 Comments

Fiber Mill Feature: Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill

Posted on November 16, 2019 by knittingthestash

I just want to say, I love this community! There are so many interesting people to meet, so much knowledge, and so much generosity! A couple of weeks ago, Anne Bosch of Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill got in touch with … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill, community, fiber, for sale, interview, woolen mill, yarn | 6 Comments

Episode 41: Purl & Ply and Qiviut!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello happy fiber folk! I have so much to share! There is a review of Purl & Ply’s beautiful singles yarn knit up in Casapinka’s “Vary the Gate”; a giveaway from Purl & Ply; Sheep to Shawl Competition talk for … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, fiber, fiber festival, Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, hand dyed yarn, interview, knitting podcast, podcast, Purl & Ply, qiviut, Sheep to Shawl, variegated yarn, video, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | 8 Comments

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

DIY Drum Carder Plans!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! It’s been about 2 years since Spencer and Steve built me a drum carder . . . and Spencer has just drawn up the plans!! So, I’m popping in to let you all know where to find them … Continue reading →

Posted in community, DIY, DIY Drum carder, drum carder, drum carding, fiber, fiber art, fiber prep, plans, tricks and tips | Leave a comment

Episode 32: What’s with the Weird FO?!

Posted on February 23, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 32  is packed with maker madness! My new book is out!!! And there is a Targhee spin to discuss! Plus, two, yes, two sweaters!  In the mail: Shakleton Yarn from Fiber Trek, a Knit Together Project square; and some … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, books, community, episode, fiber, FiberTrek, FO, giveaway, handspun, homespun, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Hat, Laitis Sweater, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, spinning, Targhee, test-knit, unexpected, video, WIP | Leave a 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

Giving Drop Spindling Another Go

Posted on October 25, 2017 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for info about the podversary GIVEAWAY, check out Episode 24 on Youtube** Come celebrate with me!  🙂 I’ve been spinning since 2015–on a wheel. When I first made the move to fiber, I was often told: ‘oh, you … Continue reading →

Posted in community, drop spindle, fiber, learning, spinning, tips, unexpected, unicorns | 16 Comments