Category Archives: handspun

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

“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

To Learn: 2018 Edition

Posted on January 11, 2018 by knittingthestash

In the spirit of lists-past and with an eye towards growing and changing and learning more, I present my 2018 To Learn list in all its promising glory: Design a sweater–yep, I said it out loud! Meet more of you … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, community, drop spindle, handspun, inspiration, knitting, knitting podcast, spinning, to learn | 11 Comments

Episode 28: Knits and Tinks!

Posted on December 16, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 28 features another SPECIAL GUEST! Tink the puppy! I have a finished spin for you and modification notes on Spencer’s Denali sweater; some announcements about collaborations and giveaways with LBHandKnits; and a start to our Re-Make Sweater Project! Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in 4oz challenge, cables, chain ply, community, Denali sweater, episode, handspun, Knit Together Project, knitting, knitting podcast, modifications, podcast, spinning, sweater, video | 2 Comments

Episode 26: Survival Knitting!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by knittingthestash

Whoa it’s been about 3, crazy, fun-filled, work-filled weeks! But Episode 26 is now up and off running. And it’s all about survival knitting during times of creative exhaustion! I hope you find some inspiration here to keep on keeping … Continue reading →

Posted in combed top, combination spin, community, creativity, episode, handspun, inspiration, knitting, Linus Shawl, sock yarn, socks, spinning, unexpected, unicorns, video | 1 Comment

How to Make: Puni-Style Rolags

Posted on October 21, 2017 by knittingthestash

**If you are looking for info about the GIVEAWAY, check out this link or Episode 24 on Youtube** For this weekend’s video, I have a how-to! In this video I demonstrate one technique for making puni-style rolags with a pair of hand … Continue reading →

Posted in color, fiber, fiber art, fiber prep, hand cards, handspun, Paradise Fibers, preparation, spinning, sponsored post | Leave a comment

Episode 24: Expertise

Posted on October 14, 2017 by knittingthestash

Welcome fiber folk! Episode 24 is now live and I have a lot to share with you about the Knit Together Project, Spinzilla, an FO, and Spencer’s sweater–at long last there is a swatch! Come hang out with me for … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Dinali Sweater, episode, giveaway, gradient spin, handspun, Japanese stitch dictionary, Knit Together Project, Linus Shawl, sock yarn, Spin-Off, spinners and weavers guild, spinning, Spinzilla, swatch, sweater, unexpected, variegated yarn, video, yarn | Leave a comment

Spinzilla 2017 Report

Posted on October 10, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! Spinzilla is officially over and I have completed my tallies . . . proud to say that I managed to spin about 1000 Spinzilla yards more this year than last year! Yay! And, as always, this experience … Continue reading →

Posted in chain ply, community, Finnsheep, gradient yarn, handspun, plying, Polypay, Shetland, Spin-Off, spinning, Spinzilla, yarn | 13 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

Ready for Spinzilla!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by knittingthestash

I cleaned my wheel. I cleared my bobbins. I gathered and sorted my fiber. I am ready. This year, I’ll be spinning a gradient (and chain plying it); I have 5oz of Finn and 2.5oz of Polypay (all white) to … Continue reading →

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