Category Archives: spinning

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 →

Posted in community, farm, farm-to-skein yarn, Finnsheep, fleece, Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, fleece to knit, Jennifer Guyor, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, Maniototo Wool, PLY, podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, spinning | 6 Comments

Indie Wool Feature: Independence Wool

Posted on October 27, 2019 by knittingthestash

Well, fiber folk . . . I’ve been at it again! I’ve found a lovely indie dyer for you: Dawn Brown of Independence Wool–a Texas-based mill! I discovered Dawn when I noticed an Isabell Kraemer IG post that featured a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Independence Wool, indie dyer, interview, mill, spinning, Texas yarn and fiber, Uncategorized, woolen mill, yarn, yarn-lover | 8 Comments

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

Episode 42: Competition and Creativity

Posted on September 15, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 42 finds me at the crossroads of competition (Sheep to Shawl) and creativity (how do I get it all done?!?) I can also reveal one of the secret test knits I’ve been working on for LB Handknits–including her book … Continue reading →

Posted in Casapinka, challenging, Champaign Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild, community, competition, giveaway, knitting podcast, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, podcast, Purl & Ply, Sheep to Shawl, spinning, sweater, sweater design, Vary the Gate, weaving, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

I’m dropping in to say: the prep and pressure is on! Our guild, the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers will be competing in the inaugural Sheep to Shawl Competition *this weekend* up in Wisconsin!! We have a team of 8, screen … Continue reading →

Posted in community, competition, Sheep to Shawl, spinners and weavers guild, spinning, unexpected, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival | 7 Comments

Episode 32: What’s with the Weird FO?!

Posted on February 23, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 32  is packed with maker madness! My new book is out!!! And there is a Targhee spin to discuss! Plus, two, yes, two sweaters!  In the mail: Shakleton Yarn from Fiber Trek, a Knit Together Project square; and some … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, books, community, episode, fiber, FiberTrek, FO, giveaway, handspun, homespun, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Hat, Laitis Sweater, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, spinning, Targhee, test-knit, unexpected, video, WIP | Leave a comment

“Nettles for Textiles” w/ Allan Brown

Posted on February 13, 2018 by knittingthestash

Brilliant video about the process of making fiber from nettles. The methods are simple and really, just take time. This film tracks the process from plant to finished fiber. Enjoy! <p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/225183045″>NETTLES FOR TEXTILES</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user68688214″>Allan Brown</a> on <a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, found, handspun, nettle fiber, plant fiber, spinning, unexpected | 4 Comments

To Learn: 2018 Edition

Posted on January 11, 2018 by knittingthestash

In the spirit of lists-past and with an eye towards growing and changing and learning more, I present my 2018 To Learn list in all its promising glory: Design a sweater–yep, I said it out loud! Meet more of you … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, community, drop spindle, handspun, inspiration, knitting, knitting podcast, spinning, to learn | 11 Comments

Episode 28: Knits and Tinks!

Posted on December 16, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 28 features another SPECIAL GUEST! Tink the puppy! I have a finished spin for you and modification notes on Spencer’s Denali sweater; some announcements about collaborations and giveaways with LBHandKnits; and a start to our Re-Make Sweater Project! Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in 4oz challenge, cables, chain ply, community, Denali sweater, episode, handspun, Knit Together Project, knitting, knitting podcast, modifications, podcast, spinning, sweater, video | 2 Comments