Category Archives: LB Hand Knits

Episode 75: Knitting Intuition

Posted on April 12, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn friends! I’m surviving in the pandemic . . . how about you? This episode is all about my Meltdown FO–totally modified, of course! It’s knit in Ranching Tradition Fiber’s new Tobacco Root Valley yarn. Kami Noyes sent along … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, garment, knitting intuition, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Meltdown sweater, podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, sweater, sweater math, Tobacco Root Valley yarn, Uncategorized, video, yarn review | 3 Comments

Episode 74: The Spinning Episode!

Posted on March 22, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone: I hope you’re safe and well! And I’m hoping this installment might offer a bit of a respite from the media and news. I’ve got some spinning for you (I know, right?!?), a bit about the talk I … Continue reading →

Posted in community, farm, farm-to-skein yarn, Finnsheep, fleece, Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, fleece to knit, Jennifer Guyor, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Maniototo Wool, PLY, podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, spinning | 6 Comments

Episode 67: The Gorilla In the Room!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by knittingthestash

Well, knitting friends . . . sometimes you miss the BIG stuff when you’re looking at the details. Here is my story of woe! Plus, fiber mill talk about Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill, a Making Stories Review, and giveaways old … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill, book review, community, episode, fiber mill, Fingerlakes Woolen Mill, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Making Stories, Making Stories Magazine 2, Moinear sweater, podcast, Rosenblom Genser, sweater, sweater design, sweater math, sweater surgery, video, woolen mill, yarn | 6 Comments

Episode 60: Song and Dance

Posted on August 3, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hi yarn-folk! In this episode, I discuss my Song and Dance pullover designed by Albina McLaughlin of LB Handknits. It’s a gorgeous, graphic garment 😉 that’s fun to knit! Plus, Susan B Anderson’s Panda, some Faroese shawls (thanks to Misse … Continue reading →

Posted in Barrett Wool Co., episode, Faroese Knitting, garment, Knit and Bolt, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, local wool, LYS, Minneapolis, podcast, Song and Dance, Susan B. Anderson, sweater, sweater design, test knitting, Uncategorized, video, yarn, yarn shopping, Yarnfolk Festival | 3 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 51: Beekeepers and Walking Wheels

Posted on February 10, 2019 by knittingthestash

Episode 51 is jam-packed with an FO: Beekeeper Cardigan, shearing day at Seven Sisters Farm, a book about Great Wheels (Walking Wheels), a giveaway, and a test knit invitation! I hope you’re enjoying our book sharing and that you’ll join … Continue reading →

Posted in Beekeeper cadigan, commissioned project, community, garment, Kelbourne Woolens, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Marie Greene, sample knitting, sweater, sweater weather, test knitting, test-knit, Wool & Honey | 4 Comments

Episode 48: Sweater SNAFU!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by knittingthestash

Lovely, lovely yarn folks! How are you? Happy New Year to you! I have a spanking new episode all knit up for you. This one has a few wonderful FOs   . . . . and some not so wonderful SNAFUs! … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, Brittany's Buttoned Cowl, Craw Craft Beasties, Dark Pearl, episode, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, Northeasterly, podcast, sample knitting, Sceal Gra, sweater, sweater design, Uncategorized, video | 7 Comments

Episode 46: Summer in December

Posted on November 25, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Three weeks have passed . . . and I missed you all! We just celebrated American Thanksgiving–which meant some travel and a break from work and everyday life in Illinois. But I’m back at it and this episode … Continue reading →

Posted in community, cotton yarn, Desert Queen, discount code, episode, Facing North, FO, garment, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, information, Kelbourne Woolens, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, pattern, podcast, tank top, variegated yarn, video, yarn | 1 Comment

Episode 45: Knitting Men!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello folks! It’s field trip time! We’re heading to the prison bus to talk to Metaspencer about knitting–men’s knitting patterns, men who knit, and some special hat designs! Then, it’s back to the yarn room for a couple of finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, Denali sweater, discount code, episode, Facing North, giveaway, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, men knitting, metaspencer, Nordsee Jacke, sweater, sweater design, video | 3 Comments

Ask a Designer w/ Kephren Pritchett & Albina McLaughlin –Part 2!

Posted on October 27, 2018 by knittingthestash

This past summer I asked you all what questions you have for knitwear designers . . . You all came up with some great ideas–so many, in fact, that I had enough left over for a PART 2 in this … Continue reading →

Posted in design, designer, designs, interview, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitters, knitting, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, seamed sweater, sweater, sweater design, Uncategorized | 3 Comments