Category Archives: Old Crow Art Yarns

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 43: Cologne, Cashmere & Conservancy

Posted on October 6, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 43 is in three parts: a trip to the yarn shops of Cologne, Germany; sample knits revealed(!) for June Cashmere; and a discussion about conserving knowledge, yarn, sheep, and even foodways! I also introduce our new pup, Millie!!! It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cologne, Germany, conservancy, episode, Garn Store, Knit in public, knitting, knitting podcast, Old Crow Art Yarns, puppies, soulful stash, travel, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, video, yarn, yarn crawl | 4 Comments

Episode 29: Podcasting with Puppies

Posted on December 31, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 29 features Tink the puppy! And . . . a first sewing project from Zach, an update on Spencer’s Denali sweater; a new yarn from Jennifer Guyor of Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, and help with sweater short rows. Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in cables, community, Denali sweater, episode, knitting podcast, modifications, Old Crow Art Yarns, podcast, sewing, sock yarn, socks, sweater, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers | Leave a comment

Episode 25: Podversary Celebrations and Fiber Philosophies :)

Posted on October 28, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! Apologies for the double posting . . . technical difficulties are all the rave this weekend! It’s a special, mechanical thank you from the computer gods  🙂 So, without further ado, here is Take Two! We made … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, community, episode, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, Linus Shawl, modifications, Old Crow Art Yarns, pattern, Persian Dreams Blanket, podcast, podversary, video | 2 Comments

Episode 16: Gansey’s, Giveaways, and Girlfriends

Posted on June 3, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 16 is sponsored by Ranching Tradition Fiber. Read on to learn more about the GIVEAWAY!! In this episode, I talk about Gansey sweaters (and socks!), my Ella Cardigan WIP, some FO spinning projects that are all about color maintenance, … Continue reading →

Posted in chain ply, Ella, episode, gansey, giveaway, Gladeys, Jennifer Wood, knitting, Knitting in France, Laine Magazine, Old Crow Art Yarns, Ranching Tradition Fiber, singles, sock yarn, socks, spinning, sweater, Uncategorized, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, WIP, yarn | 4 Comments

Episode 14: Windy WIPs and GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 6, 2017 by knittingthestash

In today’s episode, I chat about WIPs while enjoying the outdoors! I also take a look back at some early spinning and knitting work as an encouragement to beginners. And, of course, I feature lots of indie dyers and fiber … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, fiber, fiber art, FiberTrek, handspun, HedgeHog FIbers, knitting, learning, Loop Pattern, Old Crow Art Yarns, sock yarn, spinning, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, yarn | 10 Comments

Loop by Casapinka

Posted on May 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

I have joined a couple of sock yarn clubs–something I was always skeptical of doing. But I love surprises and there are very few *good* surprises in life, thus: sock yarn clubs! But this means that I have an even … Continue reading →

Posted in community, HedgeHog FIbers, knitting, Old Crow Art Yarns, shawl, sock yarn, unexpected, unicorns, variegated yarn, WIP, yarn, yarn-lover | 13 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Megan Morrell of Old Crow Art Yarns

Posted on December 17, 2016 by knittingthestash

Ok, Ok, I kind of geeked out in Episode 4 about Old Crow Art Yarns and Megan Morrell’s astonishing colorways. Well, lucky for me, she is OK with super-fandom and agreed to an interview on the blog! Yes! Her colorways have always … Continue reading →

Posted in colorway, community, dyeing, favorites, indie dyer, interview, Old Crow Art Yarns, unicorns | 9 Comments