Category Archives: found

Episode 56: Living with Less

Posted on May 19, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello lovelies! Well, we’ve emptied out the house . . . and so, we’re currently living with a lot less stash and supplies than usual. Spencer joins me to talk about minimalism and our rare/hard to find book of the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, entrelac, episode, FO, found, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, swap knitting, Uncategorized, video, WIP | 3 Comments

Episode 34: Berlin Yarn Crawl!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 34 is all about Berlin’s yarn scene! I set out to complete my own yarn crawl of the city and visited four of the best known LYS. Excellent people, great conversations with an IG friend, and lovely yarn! I … Continue reading →

Posted in addi needles, Berlin, community, episode, found, gradient yarn, knitters, knitting, Knitting in France, knitting podcast, Linus Shawl, LYS, podcast, unicorns, variegated yarn, yarn, yarn crawl | 8 Comments

Camouflage Knitting

Posted on February 28, 2018 by knittingthestash

Just checking in folks . . . have you all seen the Guardian article on camouflage knitting? You can check out the full article here–complete with great photos! But you may also want to visit the awesome website of the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, illusion knitting, Knit in public, knitting, unexpected, unicorns | 6 Comments

Designer Dialogues: Kephren Pritchett

Posted on February 17, 2018 by knittingthestash

I have a real treat for you today! While looking up a knitting technique recently, I stumbled upon Kephren Pritchett’s website: Kephren Knitting Studio and, well, stayed a while. I loved what I was seeing: beautiful patterns, excellent tutorials, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, design, designer, found, giveaway, interview, knitting, pattern, tech editing, technique | 7 Comments

“Nettles for Textiles” w/ Allan Brown

Posted on February 13, 2018 by knittingthestash

Brilliant video about the process of making fiber from nettles. The methods are simple and really, just take time. This film tracks the process from plant to finished fiber. Enjoy! <p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/225183045″>NETTLES FOR TEXTILES</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user68688214″>Allan Brown</a> on <a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, handspun, nettle fiber, plant fiber, spinning, unexpected | 4 Comments

Fixing a Mis-Crossed Cable Without Ripping Stitches!

Posted on January 19, 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! *** Well, that’s a mouthful of a blogpost title, eh?? But it’s true! I discuss this problem and … Continue reading →

Posted in Denali sweater, Dinali Sweater, found, hack, knitters, knitting, knitwear repair, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater surgery, tips, tricks and tips, unexpected, yarn | 7 Comments

Weekending

Posted on November 25, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hoping everyone in the US had a lovely Thanksgiving and/or break this past week. I spent a lot of my time out walking (when I wasn’t knitting) and my ramblings more often than not brought me to my favorite local … Continue reading →

Posted in found, outside, sheep, shenanigans, Shetland, walking, weekending, yarn on the hoof | 4 Comments

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted on September 11, 2017 by knittingthestash

Please excuse my radio silence this weekend–I know, it’s unusual for me! I have a good excuse: I was hanging out with the sheep and the herding dogs and the miles of fleece at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival! … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, community, fiber, fiber art, fiber festival, found, raw wool, sheep, wool | 11 Comments

Episode 21: In the Grease!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hey Hey! It’s a podcast weekend around here! And this one is all about yarns in the grease: skeins than have some lanolin preserved or added into their production process. I have some great info and recommendations for you! And, … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, buttons, community, Dinali Sweater, episode, Faroe sheep, FO, found, Knit Together Project, knitters, knitting, podcast, RebelTwo Shawl, shawl, sheep, sweater, Uncategorized, video, WIP | 2 Comments