Category Archives: WIP

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 56: Living with Less

Posted on May 19, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello lovelies! Well, we’ve emptied out the house . . . and so, we’re currently living with a lot less stash and supplies than usual. Spencer joins me to talk about minimalism and our rare/hard to find book of the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, entrelac, episode, FO, found, knitters, knitting, knitting podcast, podcast, swap knitting, Uncategorized, video, WIP | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in cashmere, community, East Neuk Hoodie, episode, FO, information, June Cashmere, knitting, knitting podcast, laceweight, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, review, sample knitting, video, WIP, yarn, yarn review | 1 Comment

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

Episode 21: In the Grease!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by knittingthestash

Hey Hey! It’s a podcast weekend around here! And this one is all about yarns in the grease: skeins than have some lanolin preserved or added into their production process. I have some great info and recommendations for you! And, … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, buttons, community, Dinali Sweater, episode, Faroe sheep, FO, found, Knit Together Project, knitters, knitting, podcast, RebelTwo Shawl, shawl, sheep, sweater, Uncategorized, video, WIP | 2 Comments

Episode 16: Gansey’s, Giveaways, and Girlfriends

Posted on June 3, 2017 by knittingthestash

Episode 16 is sponsored by Ranching Tradition Fiber. Read on to learn more about the GIVEAWAY!! In this episode, I talk about Gansey sweaters (and socks!), my Ella Cardigan WIP, some FO spinning projects that are all about color maintenance, … Continue reading →

Posted in chain ply, Ella, episode, gansey, giveaway, Gladeys, Jennifer Wood, knitting, Knitting in France, Laine Magazine, Old Crow Art Yarns, Ranching Tradition Fiber, singles, sock yarn, socks, spinning, sweater, Uncategorized, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, WIP, yarn | 4 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

Loop by Casapinka

Posted on May 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

I have joined a couple of sock yarn clubs–something I was always skeptical of doing. But I love surprises and there are very few *good* surprises in life, thus: sock yarn clubs! But this means that I have an even … Continue reading →

Posted in community, HedgeHog FIbers, knitting, Old Crow Art Yarns, shawl, sock yarn, unexpected, unicorns, variegated yarn, WIP, yarn, yarn-lover | 13 Comments

Too Sick . . .

Posted on April 4, 2017 by knittingthestash

. . . to even pick up the needles. Sigh. [Cough] I have had the flu perhaps 1 other time in my life; it’s a memory I won’t soon forget: Little House on the Prairie marathons, writhing in bed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Aileas, custom pattern, knitting, knitting math, pattern, sweater, unicorns, WIP | 22 Comments