Category Archives: yarn-lover

Indie Dyer and Yarn Producer: Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool

Posted on February 29, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn-folk! As promised on Instagram and in Episode 72, I have an awesome interview with Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool all queued up for the weekend! I first found Mary and Maniototo Wool via an Instagram post and … Continue reading →

Posted in community, fiber, fibershed, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, wool, yarn, yarn-lover | 14 Comments

Shorn II (2019 clip) Order Information

Posted on January 31, 2020 by knittingthestash

Shorn II (2019 clip) has SOLD OUT. Thank you so much for all of your interest and orders! I can’t wait to see what this yarn becomes! If you are interested in joining the mailing list, please email me at … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Corriedale, episode, Kephren Knitting Studio, Seven Sisters Farm, Shorn yarn, teeswater, video, yarn, yarn launch, yarn on the hoof, yarn-lover | 16 Comments

Shorn II (2019 clip): Jan 31st 2:00pm CST

Posted on January 25, 2020 by knittingthestash

It’s happening . . . Shorn II is about to be launched into the world on Jan 31st at 2:00pm CST! I’ll post a YouTube video with all of the details at that time. In the meantime, here is your … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Corriedale, custom yarn, Kephren Knitting Studio, Seven Sisters Farm, Shorn yarn, teeswater, yarn, yarn launch, yarn-lover | 9 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

Introducing Shorn: A Farm to Skein Yarn!

Posted on February 28, 2019 by knittingthestash

Shorn, my first farm-to-skein yarn, was released on Sat, March 2nd at 1:00pm! I’m currently SOLD OUT, but I do have a short waiting list (in case skeins become available) Please contact me at knittingthestash@gmail.com to be put on the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, knitters, knitting, Shorn yarn, unicorns, yarn, yarn launch, yarn-lover, yarns | 11 Comments

Episode 31: All Things Irish!

Posted on February 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Episode 31 features all things Irish: yarn, dyers, designers! Oh, and some wool washing via fermentation! Yum! Come hang out to talk about LB Handknits sweaters, a beautiful FO featuring Jennifer Guyor’s Pace and Presence Yarn, and some fun things … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, community, episode, fermentation suit method, fermentation wool cleaning, fleece to knit, Irish yarn, Jennifer Guyor, knitting, knitting podcast, Laitis Hat, Laitis Sweater, LB Hand Knits, LB Handknits, natural, natural dye, nature washing, podcast, review, swatch, video, Wild Lily Artisan Fibers, yarn, yarn-lover | 7 Comments

Indie Dyer: Tommi Trujillo of Moonstone Dyeworks

Posted on June 10, 2017 by knittingthestash

I am super pleased to offer you an interview with Tommi Trujillo, the creative mind behind Moonstone Dyeworks and the Squirrel Pie Productions Podcast. Tommi is truly a breath of fresh air–fun, creative, crafty and full of color. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in community, giveaway, indie dyer, knitting, sock yarn, spinning, unicorns, yarn, yarn-lover, yarns | 7 Comments

Indie Dyer: Susan Gomes of WitchCandy

Posted on May 13, 2017 by knittingthestash

Happy weekend everyone! I’m so excited to feature Susan Gomes of WitchCandy this weekend. I have been smitten with Susan’s work for a LONG time–especially her “Birch Fire,” “Utah Mesa,” and “Sunset Hair,” which are super hard to get a … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color palette, colorway, community, indie dyer, interview, knitting, sock yarn, Uncategorized, WitchCandy, yarn, yarn shopping, yarn-lover | 10 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