Verybusymonkey

Close-up of a bright red hand-knit lace fabric with a scalloped edge. The yarn has a subtle sparkle, and the stitch pattern features eyelets and flowing leaf-like motifs. Pattern is called Irish Moss Shawl. Yarn is the now discontinued Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer.

This week's #ShowMeYourKnits prompt really resonates. I live by a set of 5 core values and "Create Beautiful Things" is one of them!

This lace shawl, designed by @verybusymonkey.bsky.social, is one of my favorite beautiful creations. 🧶❤️

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Wiggle Stick Socks A friend saw a photo of these and said they look like divining rods which are referred to by many names, including a wiggle stick!  This lacy design is worked top-down and includes written and charted...

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Just released! Introducing my Wiggle Stick Socks. A friend saw this design and said they look like divining rods (which can be referred to as many things, including wiggle sticks!). This pattern is 15% off until midnight on March 8 using coupon code: VBMwigglestick. Links ⬇️

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A PSA from Thomas Massie:

New pattern is nearly done blocking. Will be released on March 1! 🧶 #verybusymonkeysocks #knitsky #sockknitting #knitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

Popping in for #wipwednesday to share a new sock design I am working on. The previous design is tested, just waiting for the weather to improve so that I can block them take some nice photos. ☺️ 🧶 #knitsky #sockknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

Indivisible Socks From October 2025 onward, 20% of the proceeds from sales of this pattern will be donated to Democracy Forward who is doing amazing work fighting for our rights in this country. I never considered myse...

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Off to a late start this year, but here is my first featured pattern for 2026...

My Indivisible Sock design from March 2025. This pattern will be 15% off all month long (no code needed). And 20% of the proceeds go to @democracyforward.org!

Links below! #knitsky #sockknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.

As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.

Ogee Flow Toque Inspired by my Ogee Flow Socks and Shawl stitch pattern, here is a warm toque just in time for the holiday knitting season! Written up for two sizes and with charted and written instructions, this hat...

Code TBTogee works on my website and Ravelry for 15% off this design. 🧶 #knitsky

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Popping in for a quick #throwbackthursday! I've been making good use of my Ogee Flow Toque the past few weeks, so if you'd like your own, this slouchy hat design is 15% off until Wed, Jan 28 at midnight using coupon code TBTogee. The code will work on Ravelry and my website (links below). #knitsky

Rachel Maddow: The people, by and large, stand in opposition to Trump — his approval ratings have fallen through the floor & then down into the basement & then through the basement floor into the bedrock — He is just despised as a political leader in this country in almost unprecedented terms

Some more photos of my new Fission Sock design! #knitsky #sockknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

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Fission Socks These top-down, lace socks feature an asymmetrical, geometric pattern with an art deco look. The pattern is easy to memorize and looks great in a wide range of yarn colors. The pattern includes instru...

Finally... Introducing my Fission Socks! Top-down, lace socks with an asymmetrical, geometric pattern with an art deco look. 15% off until the end of the month using code VBMfission on #Ravelry or my website. #knitsky

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The past month has worn me out. Work, holidays, rough weather, being sick… I even missed doing my birthday sale week! I am slowly finding my way back, but I admit that I have found myself not wanting to look at screens when I have any free time. Here’s a new one I am working on. #knitsky

To help everyone get going on their holiday knits, I am running my annual holiday knitting pattern sale until midnight on Dec 14th! You can get 15% off one purchase on #Ravelry or my website (links in bio) using coupon code VBMholiday25. #knitsky #holidayknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

A screenshot of a Ravelry project page filtered to show designs by VeryBusyMonkey. The screen displays a grid of knitting project thumbnails, each with a photo, title, and small status notes. The top row shows Indivisible Socks, Autumn Leaves, Olea Socks, Green Leafy Socks, Little Leafy Socks, and Irish Moss Shawl. The second row includes Garden Patch Socks, Paragon Socks, Paisley Socks, Pink Salt, Turmeric Socks, and Irish Moss Socks. Each thumbnail shows a pair of hand-knit socks or a shawl in various colors and lace or textured stitch patterns.

Last day of #ShowMeYourKnits indie week and I couldn't let it lapse without shouting out @verybusymonkey.bsky.social! Here are some of their amazing patterns I've knitted. I just finished Indivisible, and I'm currently working on my third pair of Little Leafy Socks.

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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

Paragon Socks by @verybusymonkey.bsky.social

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Mandevilla Socks by @verybusymonkey.bsky.social

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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.

Let's get this done, California. Vote YES on Prop 50.

I use circulars too, the trick is just to remember that the start of a new round is in the middle of the heel/sole - that is where you need to keep track of which rounds to do the gusset decreases on. You could put a marker there if it helps.