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Teresa

@classicalsongbird.bsky.social

🧢 Queer & neurodivergent knitwear designer πŸ„ Whimsical socks and small huggable creatures πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Local to Halifax, NS classicsongbird.ca

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Orders pour in for 'Catherine Connoll-Tea' tea cosies A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency.

A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency

08.11.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 8
Fasten Off Yarn-a-long: An independent designer event We're an accessible, inclusive stitchalong event geared to promoting and supporting independent crochet and knitting designers.<br>We also love building community and giving everybody a fun time.

🧢#FastenOffYAL HAS BEGUN!

* Start your yarnalong projects
* On our website:
- Find out who our participating designers are
- Search & shop for over 5,500 crochet and knitting pattern products
* Use event code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of those products (over 4,300 are code-eligible!)

22.11.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

A late November reminder: you don’t need to knit a gift for everyone. Choose a few special projects, make a plan, and let the rest go.

20.11.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A brown knit rabbit plushie sits on a countertop next to a knit fish and a knit mouse.

A brown knit rabbit plushie sits on a countertop next to a knit fish and a knit mouse.

Need a something easy to knit between your last big project and the next? I’ve got you covered: www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/knit-pl...

19.11.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My apartment has officially become 40% yarn, 30% stuffed animals, and 30% tea.

18.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clara, a tuxedo cat, loafs on a partially knit grey scarf.

Clara, a tuxedo cat, loafs on a partially knit grey scarf.

That’s okay, Clara, it’s not like I was knitting that or anything.

17.11.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Watercolour painting of a tortoiseshell cat looking very comfy in a bed with a fluffy pillow and equally fluffy patchwork blanket. They're surrounded by flowers and sparkles

Watercolour painting of a tortoiseshell cat looking very comfy in a bed with a fluffy pillow and equally fluffy patchwork blanket. They're surrounded by flowers and sparkles

World cold and hard, bed soft and warm πŸˆβ€β¬›οΈπŸŒΈ

14.11.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 782    πŸ” 260    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

the day's winner, folks, and it's not even 0800 my time. pencils down. no contest.

06.11.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A person holds a small book open. They wear a pair of rust red fingerless mitts, knit with a wide cable rib.

A person holds a small book open. They wear a pair of rust red fingerless mitts, knit with a wide cable rib.

It's release day for the Plot Twists knitting pattern! As readers, there’s nothing better than a good plot twist. The Plot Twists fingerless mitts bring some fun twists to an otherwise simple ribbing design, and are perfect for keeping your hands warm while you read your favourite books.

13.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plot Twists pattern by Teresa Runnett As readers, there’s nothing better than finding a good book, and there’s nothing better in a good book than a good plot twist. A twist needs to be properly set-up and executed in order to have real im...

And on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

13.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plot Twists Pattern β€” Classical Songbird Designs *Please note this listing is for the pattern only! No physical product will be shipped.* As readers, there's nothing better than finding a good book, and there's nothing better in a good book than...

You can find the pattern on my website: www.classicsongbird.ca/store/p/plot...

13.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A person holds a small book open. They wear a pair of rust red fingerless mitts, knit with a wide cable rib.

A person holds a small book open. They wear a pair of rust red fingerless mitts, knit with a wide cable rib.

It's release day for the Plot Twists knitting pattern! As readers, there’s nothing better than a good plot twist. The Plot Twists fingerless mitts bring some fun twists to an otherwise simple ribbing design, and are perfect for keeping your hands warm while you read your favourite books.

13.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A partially knit colourwork sock sits on a countertop next to two cakes of matching yarn.

A partially knit colourwork sock sits on a countertop next to two cakes of matching yarn.

Cold weather is the perfect time for colourwork! I’ve got some tips on the blog to make your stranded colourwork better: www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/knittin...

12.11.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The β€œperfect sock yarn” is the one you’ll actually knit with. Whether it’s 100% wool or 25% nylon, the point is that you like it and use it.

11.11.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small brown lamb plushie, knit with slub yarn, sits amid a pile of yarn and knit socks.

A small brown lamb plushie, knit with slub yarn, sits amid a pile of yarn and knit socks.

I knit up a fuzzy Uszka Lamb with slub yarn and I’m obsessed with them.

10.11.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning in a knitter's household: coffee and some stray darning needles on the side table.

22.10.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You are free to question the science behind my research, but I stand by my claim that coffee and tea taste at least 63% better when you're drinking them from your most cherished mug.

22.10.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 614    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 14

Remember to straighten your spine and relax your neck while knitting, lest you turn into a fibre gremlin.

06.11.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ever wondered when a skein is not a skein? I’ve got the answer in this week’s blog about yarn put up. www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/yarn-pu...

05.11.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I highly recommend having two knitting WIPs on the go: one challenging, one easy. That way, you can choose what matches your brain that day.

04.11.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, cafΓ©, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.

11.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 868    πŸ” 221    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5

Hey, just thought you might wanna know something: it's a good day to knit socks.

24.10.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Seen from above, a person wears a pair of grey cable knit boot toppers.

Seen from above, a person wears a pair of grey cable knit boot toppers.

The Driftwood boot toppers knitting pattern is here! The Driftwood boot toppers use cables to mimic the weathered branches and roots that twist up and out from the driftwood that washes up onto waterfronts.

30.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Driftwood pattern by Teresa Runnett Driftwood is one of those materials that straddles the line between beautiful and eerie. Wood that falls in the ocean is stripped bare by the water, eroded to a smooth touch until it washes back to sh...

And on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

30.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Driftwood Pattern β€” Classical Songbird Designs *Please note this listing is for the knitting pattern only! No physical product will be shipped.* Driftwood is one of those materials that straddles the line between beautiful and eerie. Wood that ...

You can find the pattern on my website: www.classicsongbird.ca/store/p/drif...

30.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Seen from above, a person wears a pair of grey cable knit boot toppers.

Seen from above, a person wears a pair of grey cable knit boot toppers.

The Driftwood boot toppers knitting pattern is here! The Driftwood boot toppers use cables to mimic the weathered branches and roots that twist up and out from the driftwood that washes up onto waterfronts.

30.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A small grey mug sits on a countertop, filled with a London Fog. Light purple cable knit socks and a matching cake of yarn sit on either side of it.

A small grey mug sits on a countertop, filled with a London Fog. Light purple cable knit socks and a matching cake of yarn sit on either side of it.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a London Fog to sip while knitting, I’ve got a recipe for you! www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/london-...

29.10.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Should I be working? Yes. Am I instead thinking about knitting all my plushies little Starfleet uniforms for Halloween? Also yes.

27.10.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was just thinking of knitting my sister’s hound a cowl!

26.10.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It may not solve all of problems currently facing the world, but I think we can all agree that bringing back gargoyles, mixtapes, and handwritten letters with wax seals would be an important first step.

09.10.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 578    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 8