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Knitting abolitionist. Abolitionist knitter? Social worker.

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Beige handknit sweater featuring a subtle stripe texture with ribbed neckline and hem and 3/4 sleeves

Beige handknit sweater featuring a subtle stripe texture with ribbed neckline and hem and 3/4 sleeves

Beige handknit sweater featuring a subtle stripe texture with ribbed neckline and hem and 3/4 sleeves

Beige handknit sweater featuring a subtle stripe texture with ribbed neckline and hem and 3/4 sleeves

So happy with the way the Honoka sweater by Natsuko Iida #knit up in cascade ultra pima. #knitsky ๐Ÿงถ

19.05.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Crochet blanket in multicolor squares laid flat on a pulled out couch

Crochet blanket in multicolor squares laid flat on a pulled out couch

She's done, thanks for the tips. 81 squares in all, started in the middle and worked my way out, 15 months of granny squares, including my very first ones. #crochet #crochetsky ๐Ÿงถ

13.05.2025 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A multicolor striped hand knit sweater with cream trim and brown buttons against a yellow wall. Pattern is adapted from wool and pine sea glass sweater and espace tricot bright side sweater.

A multicolor striped hand knit sweater with cream trim and brown buttons against a yellow wall. Pattern is adapted from wool and pine sea glass sweater and espace tricot bright side sweater.

Side view of hand knit striped cardigan on a torso. i had three needles going to get the sleeves to match the body- changed colors every row.

Side view of hand knit striped cardigan on a torso. i had three needles going to get the sleeves to match the body- changed colors every row.

Despite a crocheted edge I did not trust my steek- or my buttons, so reinforced with vinyl tape used for  puffer jacket repair - still intact almost two years later!  Inside of a handknit sweater shows black tape along the seams for reinforcement

Despite a crocheted edge I did not trust my steek- or my buttons, so reinforced with vinyl tape used for puffer jacket repair - still intact almost two years later! Inside of a handknit sweater shows black tape along the seams for reinforcement

#showmeyouknits cardigans! This sweater was playing higher than my skill level- an adapted raglan sweater in the sea glass pattern, steeked, using all scraps, including non feltable super wash and cotton blends. I wear all the time, a greatreminder not to be too precious with #knitting! #knitsky ๐Ÿงถ

12.05.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! I love how it turned out.

01.05.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Front view of purple handknit tee in variegated purple yarn with lace column don the center.  Pattern is Kannos resistance by Elizabeth Margaret Knits (one wild)

Front view of purple handknit tee in variegated purple yarn with lace column don the center. Pattern is Kannos resistance by Elizabeth Margaret Knits (one wild)

Back view of handknit  variegated purple sweater with lace panels.

Back view of handknit variegated purple sweater with lace panels.

#showmeyourknits, I'm on a yarn destash cleanse currently, but lucky to have @mindseyeyarns.bsky.social as my walking distance LYS where I got some lovely Noro Sonata for my birthday last year. Pattern info in pic. #knitsky ๐Ÿงถ

30.04.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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I completed day 1 of the Poetry Challenge! A poem can lift the spirits and nourish the soul. This week, letโ€™s all learn this one together!

www.nytimes.com/shared/v2/20...

28.04.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw advice to buy extra cans of food when youโ€™re at the grocery store to donate to the food bank.

I want to politely nudge you to give the money directly to food banks (or to mutual aid groups if you know of any).

We can usually stretch a dollar farther than a dollarโ€™s worth of canned goods

19.04.2025 02:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1975    ๐Ÿ” 611    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 45
Handknit collar of sweater in gray yarn using short rows to make the back neck longer than the front.  The pattern has knit, slip stitches and broken garter stitched to make vertical panels.

Handknit collar of sweater in gray yarn using short rows to make the back neck longer than the front. The pattern has knit, slip stitches and broken garter stitched to make vertical panels.

Just admiring the most complicated short row yoke I've ever done. (Had to rip back to the rubbing after an unsuccessful first attempt. Honoka sweater by Natsuko Iida. #knitsky ๐Ÿงถ

22.04.2025 22:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mini Last Unicorn Sweater-only pattern by Meghan Regan Mini last Unicorn Sweater Pattern ONLY

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

20.04.2025 22:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Acorn Hill Pony pattern by Noreen Slank Acorn Hill Pony is approximately 7.5 inches/19 cm long from nose to tail and 6 inches/ 5 cm from hoof to head. It is knit flat on needles 2-3 sizes smaller than typical for the yarn weight. This is be...

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

20.04.2025 22:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The pink pony club stage transforms from cardboard box which will be used to mail everything later this week

20.04.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Against a white carpet are two handknitted sweaters with rainbow, unicorn and heart yoke and rainbow details on the sleeve.  The larger one is dark pink and the smaller is brown.  8 handknitted pink ponies in assorted shades of pink are scattered on top of the sweaters.

Against a white carpet are two handknitted sweaters with rainbow, unicorn and heart yoke and rainbow details on the sleeve. The larger one is dark pink and the smaller is brown. 8 handknitted pink ponies in assorted shades of pink are scattered on top of the sweaters.

A handknit pink pony is standing on an open cardboard box with pink sparkly paper on the floor.  A handknit silver ball is attached to the lid of the box with pink paper lining the insides and says "pink pony club" in silver letters on the back

A handknit pink pony is standing on an open cardboard box with pink sparkly paper on the floor. A handknit silver ball is attached to the lid of the box with pink paper lining the insides and says "pink pony club" in silver letters on the back

#showmeyourknits gift knitting! I just finished this set for my niece's 5th birthday, pink ponies, a pink unicorn sweater, and matching for her baby brother. I may have enjoyed more than she will ... #knitting #knitsky ๐Ÿงถ

20.04.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So cute! Pattern?

20.04.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Gray handknit scarf is coiled against a gray couch cushion.  Pattern is Jasmine scarf by purl Soho featuring caliper stitch.

Gray handknit scarf is coiled against a gray couch cushion. Pattern is Jasmine scarf by purl Soho featuring caliper stitch.

Front view of grey handknit owl sitting on a black dining table

Front view of grey handknit owl sitting on a black dining table

Back view of Gray handknit owl sitting on black dining table

Back view of Gray handknit owl sitting on black dining table

I have a lot of gray for #showmeyourknits. The latest batch was for "an elegant scarf" for my super tall oldest, and a Hedwig owl with the leftovers for my youngest. #knitsky #knitting ๐Ÿงถ

13.04.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A handknit purple sweater with a rainbow, unicorn and hearts design yoke is partially finished with one sleeve half done.  It's against a blue and white rug

A handknit purple sweater with a rainbow, unicorn and hearts design yoke is partially finished with one sleeve half done. It's against a blue and white rug

#showmeyourknits wips week progress update. I do love how quick a kids knit can be: cast on was Sunday #knitsky #knitting ๐Ÿงถ

11.04.2025 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Super cute. Impressed with the mortarboard :). All one piece or sewn on?

10.04.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

07.04.2025 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Picture of a cardboard box covered in collages pink and purple papers.  Text reads open the box.

Picture of a cardboard box covered in collages pink and purple papers. Text reads open the box.

Inside the box are assorted pink ponies with a pink glittery lid.   text reads bring out the ponies.

Inside the box are assorted pink ponies with a pink glittery lid. text reads bring out the ponies.

Open box with the words "pink pony club" in silver letters against a pink background.  A knitted pink pony is standing on the glittery pink floor and a handknit silver disco ball is attached to the ceiling.  Text reads "set up the club"

Open box with the words "pink pony club" in silver letters against a pink background. A knitted pink pony is standing on the glittery pink floor and a handknit silver disco ball is attached to the ceiling. Text reads "set up the club"

Assorted pink ponies stand on the glittery pink floor.  Text reads "start Dancing."

Assorted pink ponies stand on the glittery pink floor. Text reads "start Dancing."

#pinkponyclub #knitting #knitsky I made a thing for my niece's birthday (who loves the song, pink, and ponies).๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงถ

06.04.2025 22:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Yoke of a handknit sweater with  rainbow stripes and magenta and gray yarn next to it on top of a grey cushion

Yoke of a handknit sweater with rainbow stripes and magenta and gray yarn next to it on top of a grey cushion

Yoke of a handknit sweater in the process of being ripped out with multi color stripes and the magenta yarn from the other picture looks maroon/ brown here.

Yoke of a handknit sweater in the process of being ripped out with multi color stripes and the magenta yarn from the other picture looks maroon/ brown here.

#showmeyourknits wips week. Cast on mini unicorn sweater. I didn't like the way the rainbow was looking so ripped out for something bolder. I also swore the MC was magenta with more pink but in low light it's a dark maroon- hope that will work for the intended pink/ purple fiend. #knitting ๐Ÿงถ

06.04.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Green knitted zippered onesie with hood.

Green knitted zippered onesie with hood.

Knit gray baby blanket with intarsia design of giraffe eating trees

Knit gray baby blanket with intarsia design of giraffe eating trees

#showmeyourknits babies, gifts for my nephew this year. #knitsky #knitting ๐Ÿงถ

31.03.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Baby with a knitted duck with a baby blanket with printed ducks.  Babys face has been scribbled over with a heart

Baby with a knitted duck with a baby blanket with printed ducks. Babys face has been scribbled over with a heart

Knit lion and knit black sheep with white fur against a knit blanket with multi color squares.

Knit lion and knit black sheep with white fur against a knit blanket with multi color squares.

#showmeyourknits babies! Here are the first things I made for my babies who are now teens. Patterns lost to the winds of time. #knitsky #knitting ๐Ÿงถ

31.03.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sides, sleeves, then add collar. Set in sleeves start either at the top/ mid horizontal point so that any correction in fit happens under the armpit to hide and imprrfections

26.03.2025 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I enjoy what you did there. Also appreciate the totally sincere responses above.

25.03.2025 23:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh my- that's really intense! I just started crochet last year and the granny squares have been how I've been learning new stitches. How big did the 140 square turn out?

25.03.2025 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good idea too, I could theoretically start this without waiting to have the "correct" amount of squares

25.03.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like this idea, I'm totally prepared to crochet strips and rectangles and attached as needed to help even out the sizes but this may be more doable then doing really long strips together like most of the granny square tutorials I've seen

25.03.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
About 70 crochet granny squares in various patterns and colors are laid out in a checkerboard pattern against a green and blue carpet.  A pencil is to the side for scale.

About 70 crochet granny squares in various patterns and colors are laid out in a checkerboard pattern against a green and blue carpet. A pencil is to the side for scale.

#crochet #crochetsky I've gotten myself into something I very much cant handle. About 70 granny squares, different patterns, sizes and scraps with none of the ends sewn in. I thought this could be a blanket, overwhelmed. Can anyone offer a strategy to get this to a doable state? ๐Ÿงถ

25.03.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

23.03.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

22.03.2025 22:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love those colors. I made this a few years ago in blues and browns

22.03.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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