Category Archives: tricks and tips

Episode 61: I Grafted the Whole Thing Twice!

Posted on August 18, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I’m so excited to have an episode full of modifications . . . oh the grafting! You have to hear this story of woe and triumph! Plus, I have an FO: the Rumo by Alice Caetano, more … Continue reading →

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Knitting Tutorial: Slip Stitch Selvedge

Posted on June 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! Here is a quick video tutorial about how to knit slip-stitch selvedges, that you might find in patterns such as the Foundry scarf by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. I hope this helps all of you who sent … Continue reading →

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Sand by Kephren Pritchett

Posted on May 12, 2018 by knittingthestash

Kephren is a brilliant designer and tech editor; you can read more about her work on her website. I absolutely love this Sand shawl (made in Mad Tosh Merino Light)! I’ve posted elsewhere about the modification I made to the … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #4

Posted on May 2, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! I am a couple of days late with this installment because of the end of semester madness that was April! But here she is! In this fourth video in the series I discuss pattern writing, show you my … Continue reading →

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Re-Skeining Yarn After Dyeing

Posted on April 20, 2018 by knittingthestash

After dyeing up a storm this weekend, I needed to re-skein my yarn. It was a bit messy after it’s bath and bubble and dry. I usually tie off my skeins with 3-4 ties before any kind of bath, but … Continue reading →

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Sand Shawl Modification

Posted on April 16, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! And good morning! As promised (and with the designer’s permission), I have some modifications to share for the Sand Shawl by Kephren Pritchett! The shawl is a beautiful triangular shape with an undulating border and open lace work … Continue reading →

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DIY Drum Carder Plans!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hi everyone! It’s been about 2 years since Spencer and Steve built me a drum carder . . . and Spencer has just drawn up the plans!! So, I’m popping in to let you all know where to find them … Continue reading →

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Stretchy Bind offs: A Comparison

Posted on April 9, 2018 by knittingthestash

I recently completed a test-knit that called for a stretchy bind off at the bottom hem. [More on this test knit once it’s released–I can’t wait to share it with you!!] This was a top-down sweater with cables and the … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #3 Body, Swatch, and Sweater Measurement

Posted on March 17, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode #3 in this series focuses on issues of measurement for bodies, swatches, and sweaters! We’ll chat about how to measure your body, what swatches can tell us, and how to read the knitting of a sweater for clues about … Continue reading →

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The Better Sweater Series #1: Sweater Evaluation

Posted on January 21, 2018 by knittingthestash

Well, hello there, weekenders! The first installment of The Better Sweater Series is up on YouTube! This series is meant to accompany our Re-Make-Along 2018, but it will also have advice, tips, tricks, and hacks that should be helpful to … Continue reading →

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