Category Archives: pattern

Episode 86: Cowls, Clara Parkes & Paper Yarn

Posted on September 27, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello lovely people! I have a *free* cowl pattern for you! Yay! And a sweater pillow, some socks, and a happy hand–yep, it’s healing and I’m moving (very slowly) to smaller needles! A new, fingering weight sweater has to be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Making Stories 2

Posted on November 19, 2019 by knittingthestash

It’s here, it’s here! The latest Making Stories print magazine is out and I found my review copy in the post just last evening. Of course, I raced inside, tore open the package, and sat down with a cup of … Continue reading →

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Episode 64: Knits in Translation and WIPs of Shame

Posted on September 29, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn folk! Today’s episode is an introduction to our new KAL: Knits in Translation (check out the Ravelry thread!) AND, it’s a chance to chat with Spencer about WIPs of Shame . . . or, well, maybe just our … Continue reading →

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The September Collection by Making Stories

Posted on September 4, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn friends! As some of you know, Im an ambassador for Making Stories–a super cool, indie outfit out of Berlin, Germany. I’ve been a fan of Hanna Lisa and Verena for a long while now and, as a journal … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Patterns for Puppies!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Our newly adopted Millie is settling in nicely. We are so happy to have her and Tink join our crew . . . and I got to thinking: how can we help more pups and kitties? Well, with a pattern … Continue reading →

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Wool & Honey Sweater

Posted on July 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I realized that I never posted about my most recent sweater: the Wool & Honey pullover that I knit as a sample for the yarn shop of the same name! Wool & Honey has a great online … Continue reading →

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Introducing Scéal Grá by LB Handknits

Posted on May 30, 2018 by knittingthestash

I’ve been working on a last minute test knit for Albina of LB Handknits: this is Scéal Grá (pronounced ‘scale grah’), which means ‘love story’ in Irish. It’s a gorgeous top down, seamless pullover with a lace yoke. As always: … Continue reading →

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Sand by Kephren Pritchett

Posted on May 12, 2018 by knittingthestash

Kephren is a brilliant designer and tech editor; you can read more about her work on her website. I absolutely love this Sand shawl (made in Mad Tosh Merino Light)! I’ve posted elsewhere about the modification I made to the … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #4

Posted on May 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! I am a couple of days late with this installment because of the end of semester madness that was April! But here she is! In this fourth video in the series I discuss pattern writing, show you my … Continue reading →

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