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Shawlography Clue 1

We’re now over a week into the Westknits MKAL 2021 – Shawlography!  This is such a fun time of year and Stephen West’s mystery knit-a-long makes it even better!  I’ve…

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October 16, 2021
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Using that Advent Calendar

Last year, I bought myself my very first yarn Advent Calendar.  I’d seen dyers create these for years and finally took the plunge last year.  I chose October House because…

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May 15, 2020
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Crochet Adventures

I’m not a crocheter.  I’m sure I’ve said this before but I have no interest in crocheting.  I don’t like the way the stitches look, generally, and I don’t like…

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March 17, 2021
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Cruise Love

Before we start delving into travel topics, I thought an introduction to our first love of travel would be appropriate.  When I tell people that my husband has been on…

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February 5, 2019
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    Knitography Farm

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  • May Yarn Bliss Box
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    Yarn Bliss Box – May 2022

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  • Rose Socks
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    Rose Socks

    May 11, 2022 /
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  • Cape May Fiber
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    Cape May Fiber

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  • Stress Knits Garden Club
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    Stress Knits March Garden Club

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    WIPs – April 2022

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  • DK Socks
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    My First DK Socks

    April 27, 2022 /
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    Freckled Whimsy

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    Knitting Podcasts

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    Yarn Bliss Box – April 2022

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Hi Y’all!

Welcome to The Indie Yarn Stasher!  I’m Donia, yarn lover and knitter.  Join me on my adventures exploring fiber, yarn stores, fiber fests, and the world of knitting.  Check back often to see different yarn reviews, knitting projects, and travel adventures.

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For this month's Yarn Bliss box, the colorway was For this month's Yarn Bliss box, the colorway was Oh Honey!  Look at how beautiful this is!  And the them - Bees and Honey, is just adorable!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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If you're looking for a fun, delicate sock pattern If you're looking for a fun, delicate sock pattern, look no further than @crystalteaknits ' new pattern, the Rose Socks! 
Pattern: Rose Socks by CrystalTeaKnits
Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock in La Boheme
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I had the pleasure of test knitting @crystalteakni I had the pleasure of test knitting @crystalteaknit 's new sock pattern, the Rose Socks.  What a fun pattern!  Read all about these socks on my blog! (Link in profile.)
Pattern: Rose Socks by CrystalTeaKnits
Yarn: Suburban Stitcher Sock in La Boheme
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All these little squares are gradually coming toge All these little squares are gradually coming together!  Maybe in a few more years, I'll have a blanket! 
Pattern: Battenberg Blanket from Sandra Paul 
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I couldn't resist this skein of yarn from Cape May I couldn't resist this skein of yarn from Cape May Fiber.  Look at these colors!  I'm talking all about this dyer on the blog today! (Link in profile!)
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I'm so excited to talk about a new-to-me dyer on t I'm so excited to talk about a new-to-me dyer on the blog today - Cape May Fiber.  Have you seen Vanessa's colorways?  So, gorgeous!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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I'm working on a test knit for Crystal Tea Knits ( I'm working on a test knit for Crystal Tea Knits (using yarn from Suburban Stitcher). I've finished one sock and am done with the heel on this one.  It's also my first short row heel!  So much fun!
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I've long been an admirer of Stacy - of Stress Kni I've long been an admirer of Stacy - of Stress Knits Yarn - and her lovely eye for color.  When she started her Garden Club, I had to take the plunge and finally get some of her yarn!  Read about the March mystery club on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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These socks have not gotten much love but I'm so i These socks have not gotten much love but I'm so in love with this colorway! 
Pattern: vanilla socks
Yarn: Walking on Sunshine from Republic of Wool; mini from Chasing Rabbits
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My second Habitation Throw is growing! The Advent My second Habitation Throw is growing!  The Advent from Murray Wool Goods is so much fun!
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My Christmas socks using ZebraYarn are coming alon My Christmas socks using ZebraYarn are coming along!! I really hope to finish these soon! 
Pattern: vanilla socks
Yarn: Christmas Colorway 2 from ZebraYarns
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It's time for my April WIPs roundup! So many sock It's time for my April WIPs roundup!  So many socks, so many projects...and not one FO!  Eek!  Head over to the blog to read all about my WIPs! (Link in profile.)
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I cannot believe how fast these DK socks knit up! I cannot believe how fast these DK socks knit up!  Wow!  And this yarn from A Homespun House was just delightful to work with!  I see more DK socks out of this base in my very near future! (Details on the blog; link in profile.)
Pattern: DK Weight Vanilla Socks by the Crazy Sock Lady
Yarn: A Homespun House Soft Sock DK in Hawking
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I finally knit my first pair of DK weight socks! I finally knit my first pair of DK weight socks!  And I loved it!  OMG, I need more DK sock yarn in my life ASAP!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
Pattern: DK Weight Vanilla Socks by the Crazy Sock Lady
Yarn: A Homespun House Soft Sock DK in Hawking
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So many colorways, so little time! I'm loving ALL So many colorways, so little time!  I'm loving ALL of Freckled Whimsy's colorways lately!  Have you seen this amazing self-striping yarn dyer?  LOVE!
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I LOVE self-striping yarn. It was my first true y I LOVE self-striping yarn.  It was my first true yarn love and a first love never dies!  My current self-striping yarn obsession is Freckled Whimsy and I'm talking all about this dyer on the blog!  Read it now! (Link in profile.)
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#createeveryday #makerlife #makerstrong #memadeeveryday #handmadeisbetter #yarnismylovelanguage #craftastherapy #ourmakerlife #alwaysyarning #sockknittersofinstagram #freckledwhimsy⠀⠀
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What are some of you favorite knitting podcasts? What are some of you favorite knitting podcasts?  I'm sharing some of mine on the blog!  There are so many talented makers out there and I love finding inspiration in their incredible knits!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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I'm sharing some of my recent knitting podcast obs I'm sharing some of my recent knitting podcast obsessions on the blog today!  There are so many talented makers out there and I love hearing about what they're making, what yarn they're finding, and what inspires them!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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I've always wanted to see Speckled Finch Studios' I've always wanted to see Speckled Finch Studios' yarn in person!  And now I have!  I got this dyer's Yarn Bliss Box and it is so lovely!  The yarn, the goodies (not pictured are adorable raindrop stitch markers and an umbrella progress keeper), the thoughtfulness..... I can't say enough about how much this made my day!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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I took a chance on a yarn subscription box and cou I took a chance on a yarn subscription box and could not be more delighted!  Speckled Finch's Yarn Bliss Box is just wonderful!  April's theme was April Showers Bring May Flowers.  Look at these goodies!  Read more on the blog! (Link in profile.)
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