Category Archives: local wool

Episode 80: Udder Massage & Color Management

Posted on June 28, 2020 by knittingthestash

Yep, you read that right: udder massage. Mmmm hmmm. Come on over to the podcast, my friends and allow me to drop the knowledge . . . lol! Plus, some info about how I’m managing multiple skeins for an indie … Continue reading →

Posted in Bisou, community, Corriedale, episode, knitting podcast, local wool, Maniototo Wool, podcast, raw wool, Seven Sisters Farm, sheep, sheep care, udder massage, video, wool | Leave a comment

Farm Focus: Grand View Farm, VT

Posted on August 24, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello Fiber Folk! I am so pleased to offer a two part interview with Kim Goodling, owner and shepherd at Vermont Grand View Farm! Since adopting a (temporary) flock of our own, I have been on the lookout for other shepherds … Continue reading →

Posted in farm, farm focus, Gotland, Grand View Farm, interview, local wool, raw wool, sheep, Uncategorized, wool | 5 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

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