Category Archives: sock yarn

Episode 84: Broken, But Still Knitting!

Posted on August 30, 2020 by knittingthestash

Sadly, I think I broke my pinky knuckle . . . but I still have some WIPS and knitting history for you! Today, it’s Nancy Bush’s Country Socks and the (long overdue) Knit Together Project! It’s so cool to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Sheep Yarn, community, Folk Socks, givaway, Knit Together Project, knitting, knitting books, knitting history, sock yarn, socks, WIP, wool, wool history | 7 Comments

Episode 76: Making in the Pandemic

Posted on April 26, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello makers! This episode is all about what Spencer and I have been making in the pandemic. It’s always nice to have Spencer on as a podcast–I know you all love seeing him visit in the yarn room 🙂 Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterthought Sweater, Chimney Sweater, community, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, sock yarn, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Uncategorized, video, yarn | 7 Comments

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 →

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 53: Sheep Breeds & Scottish Spinning

Posted on March 18, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello yarnista folk! Episode 53 is packed with lots of sheep breed info: a new farm-to-skein yarn, Scottish sheep breeds, sheep smearing (?!), and so much more! Plus, a review of Jen Arnall-Culiford’s new Year of Techniques to liven up … Continue reading →

Posted in community, custom yarn, episode, hand dyed yarn, June Cashmere, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, Scottish Spinning, sock yarn, Turmok Sweater, unexpected, Whorl and Wheel, yarn | 1 Comment

Episode 50: The Big Five-0

Posted on January 28, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello Yarnies! Well, we made it to 50! Whoa! I am honored and so happy to be here podcasting for and with you all! In this episode, I have a WIP–the BeeKeeper Cardigan; a visit from Spencer and the Tatoo … Continue reading →

Posted in community, episode, hand dyed yarn, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, sample knitting, seamed sweater, sock yarn, sweater, sweater design, sweater weather, video, yarn, yarn review | 5 Comments

Indie Dyer Feature: Purl & Ply

Posted on August 31, 2018 by knittingthestash

I bet you have all been watching the recent launch of Purl & Ply along with me! The ladies behind those beautiful and utterly Instagramable colorways are Brit and Mel–a couple of indie dyer, home-school moms who love fiber, and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogspot, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, knitting, Purl & Ply, sock yarn, variegated yarn, yarn | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in indie dyer, KnitCrate, merino, review, sock yarn, subscription, superwash, Uncategorized, variegated yarn, yarn | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in community, discount code, free sample, KnitCrate, knitters, knitting, review, sock yarn, subscription, yarn | 5 Comments