Category Archives: LYS

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

Foundry Sample Knit for Wool & Honey

Posted on May 23, 2018 by knittingthestash

[Scroll down for some *hilarious* outtakes from Spencer–the man behind the camera] This one is pretty gorgeous and artsy. Foundry by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. Knit in Arbor (100% American grown and spun Targhee); the scarf is a sample … Continue reading →

Posted in cables, community, Foundry Scarf, knitting, LYS, sample knitting, Targhee, Wool & Honey, yarn | 11 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

Yarning in Paris!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by knittingthestash

This past week, I traveled to Paris for the first time, and as you could guess, I was very curious about the yarn scene in this French city of cities. After some quick research, two shops emerged as front-runners, not … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, Knit in public, knitting, LYS, Paris, travel, unexpected, yarn, yarn-lover | 6 Comments

Scottish Yarn Tour!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by knittingthestash

Well, hello there! I’ve been away for a symposium in St Andrews, Scotland I’m happy to be back with some fun news and reviews–and, of course, pretty yarn! For me, travel is a great excuse to check out the local yarn … Continue reading →

Posted in community, indy dyer, information, inspiration, LYS, review, travel, yarn | 5 Comments

Field Trip: London Calling

Posted on October 17, 2015 by knittingthestash

Last week, I took a quick trip across the pond for a symposium. While in the land of all things English, I managed to sneak away for a couple of knit shop visits to I Knit London and The Loop. As … Continue reading →

Posted in buttons, England, LYS, not-so-local, pattern, review | 2 Comments