Category Archives: hand dyed yarn

Indie Dyer: Marcie Bourne of Bad Sheep Yarn

Posted on August 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn and fiber folk! I have something truly special for you today: the brilliant and creative mind behind Bad Sheep Yarn, Marcie Bourne! I’m guessing you’d recognize her from her gorgeous yarn collections, such as the 2020 Alaska collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Sheep Yarn, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, yarn | 1 Comment

Episode 76: Making in the Pandemic

Posted on April 26, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello makers! This episode is all about what Spencer and I have been making in the pandemic. It’s always nice to have Spencer on as a podcast–I know you all love seeing him visit in the yarn room 🙂 Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterthought Sweater, Chimney Sweater, community, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, sock yarn, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Uncategorized, video, yarn | 7 Comments

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

Episode 73: New Zealand and Norrland

Posted on March 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello dear knitting folk! I have a fun episode all about New Zealand sheep and Maniototo Wool, plus a Norrland pattern modification from hat to cowl! Some KAL updates and a HUGE giveaway from Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool. … Continue reading →

Posted in Assia Brill, community, cowl, Distitch, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, Norrland, podcast, Sara Huntington Burch, sock yarn, The Cocoon Tree, video, yarn, yarn review | 9 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

Episode 72: Creative Constraints

Posted on February 23, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn-people! This episode is all about working with what’s on hand and thinking about how constraints or limits can make us more creative. Spencer makes a guest appearance and I have a WIP–what I’m calling the “Afterthought Sweater”–which is … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Distitch, episode, hand dyed yarn, knitting math, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Meraki Cowl, Old Crow Art Yarns, podcast, Shorn yarn, sock yarn, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Tailor's Rib Beanie, test knitting, variegated yarn, yarn | 2 Comments

Episode 65: Sleeve Island

Posted on October 20, 2019 by knittingthestash

Well hello there! I missed you all last week . . . we went to Del Rio, TX to visit our grandbaby and had to skip out of town for the weekend, so no podcasting for me! This week, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Audrey Borrego, gradient yarn, hand dyed yarn, knitters, knitting, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Melanie Berg, Norwegian Knitting, Norwegian yarn, Old Crow Art Yarns, shawl, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, translating knitting patterns, triangular shawl, Uncategorized, yarn | Leave a comment

Episode 61: I Grafted the Whole Thing Twice!

Posted on August 18, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I’m so excited to have an episode full of modifications . . . oh the grafting! You have to hear this story of woe and triumph! Plus, I have an FO: the Rumo by Alice Caetano, more … Continue reading →

Posted in Beiroa Yarn, episode, Felicia Lo, fix, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting modification, knitting podcast, modifications, Panda, Rumo Sweater, School of SweetGeorgia, seamed sweater, sleeve cap, Song and Dance, Susan B. Anderson, sweater, sweater design, sweater surgery, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, technique, techniques, tricks and tips, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, video, yarn | 4 Comments

Episode 58: Tea Room Time!

Posted on June 23, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello lovelies! I have a finished all-over colorwork sweater for you: the Tea Room Pullover by Albina of LB Handknits. It’s gorgeous! Plus, my puppies manage to photobomb me for most of the episode. I announce our giveaway winners plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in color, colorwork, episode, Espace Tricot, Faroese Knitting, hand dyed yarn, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Lichen and Lace, Tea Room pullover, test knitting, Uncategorized, video, yarn | 3 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