Kim Smith 💪💙🇺🇸

Definitely go rogue if it's too short for your body. The best way I've found is to pull something from my wardrobe that fits the way I like it, lay it out on a flat surface and measure from the underarm to the bottom hem. Just keep in mind that you'll be using more yarn than the pattern calls for.

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature

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A collage of four photos in a square shape with a pink background. Clockwise from top left, species are: bleeding hearts, calico pennant dragonfly, small milkweed bug and carrot plant bug.

Happy NATURE #ValentinesDay to #bugsky! I made you this collage of insects and flowers that have natural heart shapes. (All photos taken by me in Ohio.) See alt text for species common names. #nature #insects #heart #bugdork #bugpics #dragonfly #bleedingheart

It'll be so nice to not have to keep my faucets running 24/7 finally! 🌞

Oh bummer! On the other hand... you got to go to the Caymans!! 🌴 #sojelly

Partially assembled Miss BB cardigan, laid out on a countertop. The sweater is knitted in a brown yarn with patterns of cables and other textures, and a shawl collar.

Grayscale image of a pattern page showing the Thula Mitts with a dancing crane motif.

Ugh, I'm on standby for jury duty this week, so took a break from assembling the Miss BB cardigan to start a smaller portable project for sitting around waiting in the courthouse. Making the Thula Mitts by Erica Heusser. #WIP #knitsky #handknit #knitting 🧶

Me too!!

First child, second child? 🤔

(around the No Kings logo, images of megaphones, and a photo of protesters holding signs that read “ICE OUT”) MARCH 28 NO KINGS NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

The date for the next No Kings Day is set.

But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵

It's stunning!

I agree, I love shawls with garter stitch too.

Congratulations, Sofi!!

Oh my heart breaks for everyone being treated so horribly by the government. 💔

Man, I wish everybody would start putting #cringe warnings before they share photos and videos of him. I'm tired of seeing him pop up in my feed when I least expect it. #Gross 🤢

It's increasingly harder for knitting to keep my spirits up, but at least it's keeping me (mostly) sane. 💪🇺🇸💙🧶

We're ALL proud of Minnesota! Love from Ohio. 💪🇺🇸💙

Proud of you!! 💪🇺🇸💙

I don't even have the words to express my rage, not just at these murdering goons but also for every single one of our elected representatives who is allowing this to continue. Every single one of them are complicit. 🤬🤬🤬 The people of Minnesota are American heroes. 💙🇺🇸💪

I was into felting projects 20 years ago and thought I would never be inspired to do another one. But this is great and may change my mind!

Great article about how YOU can help Minnesota #resist fascism right now. 💙🇺🇸💪

Thanks for this great blog post, Naomi. Sending strength and admiration from Ohio! 💪🇺🇸💙

YouTube video by KoolAndTheGangVEVO Kool & The Gang - Celebration

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That's so pretty!

It's gorgeous! If it were me I would experiment with knitting it on larger needles to open it up a bit and give more drape to the fabric. It looks a little dense to me. But of course that depends on what you're making with it.

And blue cities in red states are being targeted. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus so far in Ohio. 🤬

Our identification papers are just a driver's license and/or passport. A passport proves your citizenship, while a driver's license only shows your identity and does not confirm citizenship.

Sometimes I feel guilty and try to get rid of some of them by donating them to our library's regular book sales. But then I miss them and I go buy them back. 🤪

The sweater is gorgeous! I hope you let your husband read the alt text on that first photo... I love how you describe him. 🤪

Me too. I'm raging inside but knitting ferociously to manage the nerves. Such a heartbreaking time to live through. 😢💔