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Brown and white dog with wide, scared eyes partially hidden under a patterned blanket, seeking comfort and safety from the sound of fireworks.

Miss Stella Roo would appreciate it if the big booms could just not. Luckily she’s got a blanket fort with pillows and her human. #DogsOfBluesky

I think they are great and absolutely keeping them. :)

Ornate Renaissance-style scissors designed to resemble a dagger, featuring intricate metallic detailing and decorative red accents on the handle. The scissors are displayed in an open box alongside their sheath, with the product packaging labeled ‘Renaissance Scissors Dagger’ by Ace Martial Arts Supply visible in the background.

I received a late arriving gift today from my partner. I asked for some cute embroidery scissors…😂

Thank you for sharing the pattern. Hope you’re feeling better soon. 💛

Snagged my free copy of the pattern, Winter’s Finest by Rosemary {Romi} Hill. It’s been a nice, easy knit project through the holiday hosting season. Almost to the lace section. 🧶 #Knitting #ShawlKnitting #LaceKnitting

Miss Stella Roo, a beautiful Basenji, peacefully sleeping on a patterned pillow, her relaxed expression capturing a moment of pure comfort and serenity.

Miss Stella Roo highly encourages naps. Especially on the bed, under the blankets and with a comfy pillow.
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Basenji

An assortment of black resealable packages labeled ‘MASKC’ containing KN95 and KF94 adult-size masks, with a gray face mask featuring a classic winter knit pattern printed on its surface displayed in the foreground. Each package indicates a count of 10 masks.

Mask haul just arrived. This company is shutting down/selling to a bigger one. Took a month to get my order but 100 masks for $43 was worth the wait. I think they are still advertising 80% off. They had so many cute patterns and colors.

It’s never too late to start masking again. Bird Flu, Covid, RSV, and everything else circulating can be prevented. Clean the air and mask in shared spaces. Proper PPE exists for a reason. 👇

Front View: A partially completed Twirlace Cardigan, designed by Valentina Bogdanova, displayed on a couch. The front panels showcase intricate textured cable and lacework patterns. The collar and button bands are complete, and knitting needles are still attached to the unfinished bottom edge. The sleeves are yet to be worked.

Back View: The back of the same Twirlace Cardigan is displayed. It features an elaborate cable and lace design running symmetrically down the center, flanked by smaller textured stitch patterns on both sides. The overall fabric is thick and structured, with the sleeves and final touches still to be completed. The work-in-progress cardigan is laid flat on a couch for viewing.

The Twirlace Cardigan is coming along nicely. It’s so lovely to look at. 🧶 #ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting #HandKnit

I’ve been at this for weeks now & right on schedule. I’m trying to just go with it and not stress about it to compound the anxiety. I got myself a good sleep mask (manta has been my fave) so I can sleep in a bit and not be back up when the sun comes up. If sleeping in is an option, highly recommend.

A hand-knit cowl and a pair of hand-knit socks, both made with lightweight sock yarn. The cowl is knit using the Sock Head pattern and features purple, teal, and navy stripes, while the socks have a striped pattern in shades of teal, gray, and navy.

Sock Head Cowl and some basic socks all finished and ready for gifting. The cowl colorway is from the Raven series from Blue Moon Fiber Arts and the socks, if I remember right, is from the Dr. Who color collection. It’s been a while since at the dye table. 🧶 #ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting

That’s the yarn I’m using right now for the sweater I’m working on. I was pleasantly surprised with it. Your hat is looking great! I love the color combo.

Thank you 😊

If you don’t mind a tip on keeping place in the pattern, I always print out big project instructions and use post it notes to underline the row I’m on in addition to a cheap row counter. Post it notes are great cause I can jot down notes/reminders as I go.

Thank you! I’m happy I decided I was making this for myself because I don’t think I could gift this one without being a little sad about it. 😂 How is yours coming along?

A partially completed Twirlace Cardigan, designed by Valentina Bogdanova, displayed in progress on circular knitting needles. The intricate cable and lace pattern is knit with Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn in the color Dove Heather, a soft, light gray shade. The knitting is spread out, with pink lifelines marking progress, and surrounded by pattern notes and tools. Cables are just starting to show their pattern.

A partially completed Twirlace Cardigan, designed by Valentina Bogdanova, displayed in progress on circular knitting needles. The intricate cable and lace pattern is knit with Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn in the color Dove Heather, a soft, light gray shade. The knitting is spread out, with pink lifelines marking progress, and surrounded by pattern notes and tools. Cables are halfway through their first pattern repeat.

A partially completed Twirlace Cardigan, designed by Valentina Bogdanova, displayed in progress on circular knitting needles. The intricate cable and lace pattern is knit with Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn in the color Dove Heather, a soft, light gray shade. The knitting is spread out, with pink lifelines marking progress, and surrounded by pattern notes and tools. Cables have had two full repeats and the fabric now has the shape of the upper back.

Twirlace Cardigan progress. Five more rows and the upper back is finished. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits
#Knitting
#Cables

Beautiful!!!

Thank you! 😊 I will likely be purchasing more patterns from her. This pattern has been addicting. It’s hard to put down and get other things done.

A partially completed Twirlace Cardigan, designed by Valentina Bogdanova, displayed in progress on circular knitting needles. The intricate cable and lace pattern is knit with Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn in the color Dove Heather, a soft, light gray shade. The knitting is spread out, with pink lifelines marking progress, and surrounded by pattern notes and tools.

Currently working on the Twirlace Cardigan by Valentina Bogdanova. Each side and sleeve has its own cable design. This is the upper back piece. The mitts were a cable refresher before diving into this. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting #Cables

The pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Hahaha I’m frequent passenger on the “should have inserted a lifeline” boat. I’m taking a break from the mitts and will frog later. I’m working on a cable cardigan now and am ABSOLUTELY using lifelines. The mitts were a good reminder. 😂 I wish you all the luck with the twisted moss fix!

Unfortunately I’m not a good candidate for contacts. Thanks for sharing what works for you. I’ll likely need to order a pair that is the most needed lens or not wear them at all when masking. Ditching the mask is not an option. I’m fortunate that I don’t have to people much for the time being.

Sometimes I knock out projects in one go but these were one a day. Knitting makes my brain and hands happy. It’s calming. But sometimes I get lost in the repetition and forget that I need to change course…and that’s how I end up with two mitts for my right hand. lol

Well, dang it. I’ll look into maybe another pair. Thank you. 😊

I am now needing to wear progressive glasses ALL the time. Today was my first venture out and about with them. Does anyone have some helpful tips on positioning glasses properly while wearing a respirator? Was quite dizzying. I otherwise wear them without issue.
#Covid
#WearAMask
#StillMasking

A pair of hand-knitted teal mittens laid flat on a light surface, both designed for the right hand. The mittens feature a cable-knit pattern on the back and a ribbed cuff that can be folded over.

When OCD and ADHD collide with a touch of insomnia. 😂 Thought I’d share what the process looks like, even after years of knitting experience to those starting out. It’s never always perfect. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits
#Knitting

A Basenji dog with a tan coat and white markings lounges on a green elevated dog bed indoors. The dog has large, upright ears and is gazing attentively to the side. The room features a wooden floor, a fireplace in the background, and various home decor items.

I 100% recommend searching “dog sweaters” on Ravelry if you need a warm and fuzzy pick me up with a side of laughter. Animals are the best and we are so lucky to have them. Now to focus and actually pick a pattern for Miss Roo. #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Basenji 🐕 🧶

I vote for garlic and onion but I also love garlic and onion in most things. 😋

A small baby goat with brown, black, and white fur sits on the backseat of a car. The goat is looking directly at the camera while someone gently pets its side. Nearby, a pink pouch and a shiny cup lid are visible in the car’s console.

I love animals. My kids know this. Here is a baby goat in a cloth diaper that they brought over for a visit - just cause. 😂 And yes, it is riding in the front seat of their car. #GoatsOfBluesky
#Goats

Please watch your health in the coming months. Covid infections, no matter how mild, cause damage that can take months after recovery to start showing up.