Category Archives: yarn

Indie Dyer: Marcie Bourne of Bad Sheep Yarn

Posted on August 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn and fiber folk! I have something truly special for you today: the brilliant and creative mind behind Bad Sheep Yarn, Marcie Bourne! I’m guessing you’d recognize her from her gorgeous yarn collections, such as the 2020 Alaska collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Sheep Yarn, community, hand dyed yarn, indie, indie dyer, interview, yarn | 1 Comment

Episode 76: Making in the Pandemic

Posted on April 26, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello makers! This episode is all about what Spencer and I have been making in the pandemic. It’s always nice to have Spencer on as a podcast–I know you all love seeing him visit in the yarn room 🙂 Plus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterthought Sweater, Chimney Sweater, community, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting podcast, Ranching Tradition Fiber, sock yarn, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Uncategorized, video, yarn | 7 Comments

Indie Feature: Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber

Posted on April 11, 2020 by knittingthestash

There are a few fiber folk that I’ve known since the beginning of this blog-thing, and Kami Noyes is one of the few to have this distinction. She runs Ranching Tradition Fiber and she was one of the first shepherds … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Copper K Fiber Festival, farm, farm-to-skein yarn, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, fiber festival, hand dyed yarn, interview, Montana, Ranching Tradition Fiber, yarn | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Assia Brill, community, cowl, Distitch, episode, giveaway, hand dyed yarn, knitting, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Maniototo Wool, New Zealand, Norrland, podcast, Sara Huntington Burch, sock yarn, The Cocoon Tree, video, yarn, yarn review | 9 Comments

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

Episode 72: Creative Constraints

Posted on February 23, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hello yarn-people! This episode is all about working with what’s on hand and thinking about how constraints or limits can make us more creative. Spencer makes a guest appearance and I have a WIP–what I’m calling the “Afterthought Sweater”–which is … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Distitch, episode, hand dyed yarn, knitting math, knitting modification, knitting podcast, Meraki Cowl, Old Crow Art Yarns, podcast, Shorn yarn, sock yarn, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, Tailor's Rib Beanie, test knitting, variegated yarn, yarn | 2 Comments

Episode 71: Sweaterama, Plus +

Posted on February 8, 2020 by knittingthestash

Hi knitter folk! I’m back post-yarn launch with a podcast FULL of sweaters! Well, two sweaters and a third that I can’t quite talk about yet. My Rosenblom Genser is finished *Yay* and I have a Chimney sweater for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chimney Sweater, community, episode, garment, Georgia Camden, increasing in pattern, knitting modification, knitting podcast, modifications, podcast, Rosenblom Genser, Shorn yarn, sweater, sweater math, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, yarn | 6 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

Episode 68: Kinky Weaving and the Kitchen Sink

Posted on December 15, 2019 by knittingthestash

Hello fiber folk! Today’s episode has a little bit of everything (thus, the kitchen sink!) and a Spencer-ism to beat them all: Kinky Weaving. You’ll love this one! So, yes, Spencer returns to the podcast to defend his colorway-honor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Assia Brill, community, Distitch, episode, joker and the thief shawl, Kephren Knitting Studio, knitting, knitting math, knitting podcast, LB Handknits, Master Class on Grading, podcast, Rosenblom Genser, Sweet Georgia, SweetGeorgia, tech editing, test knitting, translating knitting patterns, video, yarn | Leave a comment