Musing Maker

Soulcrafting — Making & Musing... I recently completed a book that had been on my TBR list for a while—Matthew Crawford’s Shop Class as Soul Craft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work . First published in 2010, Crawford’s book i...

On the blog this morning, knitting and writing as "soulcraft" #knitsky
www.harriethustis.com/blog/soulcrafting

You’re welcome! The pattern is Sea Glass Hat by Wool & Pine.

Yes! It was so much fun, I couldn’t stop making them. 😄

#showmeyourknits this week is hats: last Christmas, I got hooked on using sock yarn scraps to make Seaglass hats for friends… and eventually for myself too!

Thank you! When we read books or go see movies about extraordinary achievements, I think we’re very aware that we’re being told a story, but that framework is lost when we’re scrolling on a phone, or randomly looking at a social media feed in our home or car.

Knitting “Mastery”: Level 1 — Making & Musing... As I mentioned in a previous post, in July of 2023, I decided to pursue Certification as a Master Hand Knitter through The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) . Obviously, it’s possible to be a “mas...

On the blog this morning, my experience completing Level 1 of The Knitting Guild Association's Master Hand Knitter Certification Course #knitsky #knitting
www.harriethustis.com/blog/knitting-mastery-level-1

Knitting “Mastery” — Making & Musing... As those who know me know all too well, I love to knit.

In July of 2023, I began the process of becoming a "Certified Master Hand Knitter" through The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA). Today's blog post looks back on where, how, and why I started. #knitsky #knitting
www.harriethustis.com/blog/knittin...

One of the knitting physicists conducting the study the original video mentioned also suggested they should do that, so maybe in the future? Large YouTube channels plan out their content months in advance, so I wouldn’t expect to see anything right away anyway.

Thank you for reading—and yes, apologies are an important relationship skill we all need to practice from time to time. 🙂

yes— in the book by Lerner that I mentioned in the blog post, she makes the point that when you’re making an apology, the focus shouldn’t be on commenting on the person’s reaction or feelings—it’s on taking responsibility for your own hurtful words & behavior.

I’ve heard an even worse one: “I’m sorry IF you were offended.” It’s like, DON’T EVEN BOTHER… 🙄

I agree with all of this. 🙂

Yeah, I didn’t really watch them before, so I can’t see myself suddenly running out & doing so, unless maybe if it has to do with knitting & science. Even then, though, I feel like I’d rather just watch videos by Kristina Vike or Evie Unraveled.

Yes— the first pseudo-apology wasn’t really an apology at all, so it’s inevitable people will be skeptical of their second attempt. I think I’m mostly just glad they finally took the video down…

I think they squandered an opportunity by being defensive & dismissive & justifying themselves the first time around. After that, many are going to be justifiably skeptical of any subsequent attempt at an apology.

I agree it wasn’t accidental. I think the educator in me wants to believe that people can learn how terribly wrong they were and commit to doing (and being) better in the future. Time will tell.

That said, I can also understand and sympathize with anyone who feels it’s just “too little too late.”

I can see that, yes—healthy skepticism is often better than blind optimism.

“feedback,” “blowback,” potayto, potahto 😄

Relationship Reset: Apologies — Making & Musing... In a previous post , I commented on a SciShow video that purported to talk about the relationship between knitting & physics. Like many, I was underwhelmed (at best) and annoyed/angry (at worst...

On the blog, my take on the SciShow apology. I know my thoughts & feelings will differ from others in the knitting community, and I think that's okay.

Apologies are always personal things: one size definitely does not fit all. #knitsky

www.harriethustis.com/blog/relationship-reset-apologies

After feedback from the Knitting Community, SciShow has decided to take down the Knitting & Physics video #knitsky

YouTube video by Musing Maker TKGA’s Master HandKnitting Program— My Level 2 Update!

If you ever wondered about TKGA’s Master HandKnitting Program, this week’s video offers a brief update on my progress on Level 2.
If you find this content interesting or useful (or both), please consider subscribing to my channel! #knitsky #knitting 🧶

youtu.be/p0DEpTO88M4

Thank you so much to everyone who has liked & reposted this on Bluesky and/or headed over to YouTube to watch & subscribe—I’ve really appreciated the support. 🙂 #knitsky

I love when the right pairing helps a “weird unwanted skein” find the perfect home. These are beautiful & very autumnal.

An unfinished, dark grey-blue sweater with a yoke in various shades of yellow, red, green, and burnt orange, on a circular knitting needle

I’ve been calling my Ooey Gooey “Autumn Evening” because that’s what the colors remind me of (using a skein of my handspun for the yoke) 🧶 #knitsky #showmeyourknits

Count me in on the whole revulsion thing.

Yes, it certainly is… 😞

YouTube video by Musing Maker Knitting & Physics: My Response to Hank Green's SciShow Video Controversy

My video response to the Hank Green SciShow Knitting & Physics video controversy #knitting #knitsky 🧶

youtu.be/oUydIdag9rU

beautiful yarn & lovely stitches!

Yes, unfortunately YouTube’s algorithm operates on the assumption that “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.”

I just hope the videos that offer thoughtful corrections and commentary benefit from increased views as well.

Apologies for the various typos in the initial post—I think I’ve caught & corrected them all now.