Category Archives: review

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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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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New School of SweetGeorgia Classes!

Posted on October 6, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello Fiber Folk! As many of you know, I’m a self-taught knitter and spinner. I’ve had plenty of wonderful teachers . . . but, like most of you, perhaps, many of those teachers have been virtual or unconventional. Luckily, we … Continue reading →

Posted in community, knitters, knitting, online class, review, School of SweetGeorgia, Spin to Knit a Sweater, Spin to Knit Socks, spinning, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Uncategorized, Wool n Spinning Podcast | 2 Comments

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 40: A June Cashmere Yarn Story

Posted on August 11, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello happy fiber folk! I have a fun-filled episode for you all about cashmere–and June Cashmere in particular. I am fortunate enough to be doing some sample knitting for their fall line and became really interested in the story behind … Continue reading →

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KnitCrate July Surprises!

Posted on August 1, 2018 by knittingthestash

As you all know, the folks at KnitCrate have offered to send me some of their subscription boxes for review. I’ve been posting about them at intervals here and discussing them on the blog–just a few posts ago, I showed … Continue reading →

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KnitCrate June 2018

Posted on June 24, 2018 by knittingthestash

Some yummy new boxes arrived from KnitCrate for review this month–these are the June Artisan and Sock Crate boxes and the yarn colors are popping for summer!! Soft, superwash merinos, both. Good for socks, shawls, and other fun accessory projects … Continue reading →

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KNITCRATE Subscription Boxes!

Posted on May 28, 2018 by knittingthestash

As some of you know, KNITCRATE often sends out review samples to podcasters and bloggers. It’s always fun to get a little surprise in the mail and I’m excited to tell you about the April and May Sock Crate Membership … Continue reading →

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Episode 35: Plans and More Plans

Posted on April 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 35 is full of plans! A DIY Drum Carder Plan; a dyeing plan for my Shetland yarn landfall; knitting plans–of course; fleece spinning plans; and more! Even a lan for a dog sweater 🙂 FO: Sand Shawl by Kephren … Continue reading →

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KnitCrate Review

Posted on April 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

A few weeks ago, the fine folks at KnitCrate got in touch with me; they asked if I would like to try out their subscription boxes and post a review. I’ve long wondered about Knitcrate’s yarn and we all love … Continue reading →

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