Category Archives: podcast

Episode 82: Fox in the Hen House

Posted on August 2, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello lovely people! Apologies that this cast was delayed a few hours . . . I had technical difficulties and then–a FOX! Holy moly! Happy to chat about my Hikari WIP modifications, some updates on the Modification class I’m planning, … Continue reading →

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Episode 81: Inspired By Design

Posted on July 19, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello fun fiber folk! Here is an episode in which I talk about sweaters and chatter with my partner in craft, Spencer. We have a lot to say about design, apparently! And it’s the second installment of “Name that Stash” … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Episode 79: Craft and Protest

Posted on June 7, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello crafter people. . . I sat down to share some ideas about craft and protest: how they might be connected and relevant to one another. And, at your request, a look at some diverse Speculative Fiction and Science Fiction … Continue reading →

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Episode 78: Lost and Found

Posted on May 24, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hi my fiber folk! How are you? It’s been a beautiful Sunday here in Illinois, and I found time in the yarn room and out at the new skirting table 🙂 In this episode I’ll tell you about my new … Continue reading →

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Episode 77: Patience Pays Off!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Patience (or procrastination?) pays off sometimes . . .I’ve been hard at work designing the Afterthought Cardigan and it’s all finished!! So, today’s episode is all about those design choices. Plus, an update on Shorn 3, sheep in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Episode 73: New Zealand and Norrland

Posted on March 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello dear knitting folk! I have a fun episode all about New Zealand sheep and Maniototo Wool, plus a Norrland pattern modification from hat to cowl! Some KAL updates and a HUGE giveaway from Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool. … Continue reading →

Posted in Assia Brill, community, cowl, Distitch, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, Norrland, podcast, Sara Huntington Burch, sock yarn, The Cocoon Tree, video, yarn, yarn review | 9 Comments

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 →

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