Category Archives: top-down

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 →

Posted in community, discount code, FO, Green Mountain Spinnery, knitting, lace, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, pattern, Sceal Gra, sweater, test knitting, test-knit, top-down, unicorns, yarn, yoke | 1 Comment

Episode 33: Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Posted on March 11, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 33 features a cameo by Spencer! I discuss the calming effects of knitting in public; my Laitis sweater is finished; and there is a crochet dog bone to boot! Plus, a project bag review and giveaway from Bags by … Continue reading →

Posted in Better Sweater, community, episode, fleece, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Sweater, LB Handknits, Seven Sisters Farm, shearing, sweater, top-down, video | 8 Comments

My First KAL

Posted on June 1, 2017 by knittingthestash

I’ve never fancied a KAL before. With the exception of my guild meet-ups, I’m a solo knitter. I love podcasts, the fiber community, and my FB yarn groups . . . but I’m pretty introverted and enjoy quietly clicking away … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Ella, found, Jennifer Wood, knitting, progress, sweater, top-down, unexpected, WIP, Woodhouse Knits | 12 Comments

Ella. Enchanted.

Posted on May 25, 2017 by knittingthestash

I started Ella this past week and (despite the cables and lace) I’m making fast progress! One of the items on my “To Learn” list for this year was top-down sweater construction, and my sweaters of late have given me … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting, superwash, sweater, top-down, WIP, Woodhouse Knits, yoke | 7 Comments