Category Archives: yarn review

Episode 75: Knitting Intuition

Posted on April 12, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn friends! I’m surviving in the pandemic . . . how about you? This episode is all about my Meltdown FO–totally modified, of course! It’s knit in Ranching Tradition Fiber’s new Tobacco Root Valley yarn. Kami Noyes sent along … Continue reading →

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Episode 73: New Zealand and Norrland

Posted on March 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello dear knitting folk! I have a fun episode all about New Zealand sheep and Maniototo Wool, plus a Norrland pattern modification from hat to cowl! Some KAL updates and a HUGE giveaway from Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool. … Continue reading →

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Episode 66: Test Knits, Special Guests, and Mohair Magic

Posted on November 3, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I am happy to be back this week with an episode chock-full of all the best stuffs: a chat with Spencer that had us laughing–we hope you’ll laugh along, too; a call for test knitters! I have … Continue reading →

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Episode 50: The Big Five-0

Posted on January 28, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello Yarnies! Well, we made it to 50! Whoa! I am honored and so happy to be here podcasting for and with you all! In this episode, I have a WIP–the BeeKeeper Cardigan; a visit from Spencer and the Tatoo … Continue reading →

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Episode 47: The “Squach” Swatch

Posted on December 7, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello my yarn folk! Episode 47 is live! And it’s packed with fun stuffs: Spencer’s “squach” swatch adventures, two WIPs that need modification help, a review of Knit Stars 3.0, some O-Wool O-Wash yarn, and a giveaway winner! Plus, outtakes … Continue reading →

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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 →

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KnitCrate July Surprises!

Posted on August 1, 2018 by knittingthestash

As you all know, the folks at KnitCrate have offered to send me some of their subscription boxes for review. I’ve been posting about them at intervals here and discussing them on the blog–just a few posts ago, I showed … Continue reading →

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Wool & Honey Sweater

Posted on July 3, 2018 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! I realized that I never posted about my most recent sweater: the Wool & Honey pullover that I knit as a sample for the yarn shop of the same name! Wool & Honey has a great online … Continue reading →

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