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Rhonda Hughes

@rhondaroni.bsky.social
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Contributing Editor at Hawthorne Books, an imprint of the Catapult Group, Avid knitter. Painter. Animal Lover.

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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Knitting like a fiend to maintain sanity. Finished the Cesium Redux Cardigan inspired by Jules Piccard by Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
It’s cold enough to wear my new Anemone sweater by Le Knit. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Much needed art therapy these days. My Anemone Cardigan by le knit, the most challenging pattern to date, is now looking like a sweater. Rowan Felted Tweed and Tynn Silk Mohair. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
It’s definitely challenging for me. There are many panels and charts. I had to create a system and intently focus!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Anemone Cardigan by Le Knit is my first sweater bottom up, sleeves cuff up, then added to body to begin yoke, short rows, raglan. This pattern has been a challenge for me, has anyone knitted this kind of construction? Any tips? #knitting #leknit #anemonecardigan
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Another project complete. Thanks to Nancy Kelley Garden Design.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I gravitate to books in translation. Anyone have recommendations? This is my current stack, and I just read and loved Floodlines by Saleem Haddad. Now reading Women Without Men, which is especially appealing!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A young man is living in his van in front of my home. I know van life is an option when cost of living is high. I introduced myself, gave him my name, he responded in kind. He knows my neighbor in the rental duplex next door, uses their facilities. I’m not sure how I feel about this situation.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Banner week here at Hawthorne!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Knitting Anemone Cardigan by Lene Holme Samsoe for le knit, the most challenging project for me not because of the stitches, but there are 17 sections & understanding pattern required printing each section, being extremely patient, & focusing intently. Not a knit and Netflix sweater. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Excited to share my first acquisition for Hawthorne as an imprint of The Catapult Group. Working with this team has been a delight! I’m back in the saddle and looking forward to upcoming books.
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026
Yesterday President Donald J.
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Representative Seth Magaziner @magaziner.house.gov · 27/01/2026
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Yes. All measurements correct to pattern.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I need assembly advice: the shoulder caps are two inches taller than top seam. All pieces are to gauge &match pattern. Not a mistake. I know I could ease them in, but afraid of puckering. Would you frog rows to have less to ease in? Any ideas? Once done w/sleeves will sew front zipper. #knitting@
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
All the rocks I’ve collected from Israel, Spain, The Netherlands, and other countries, including closer to home, Manzanita, now part of pathway to home.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
I love seeing people look through the books in my Little Free Library. She spent some time with one, but ultimately put it back. Wonder which book it was? #littlefreelibrary
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Having Hawthorne become an imprint alongside esteemed pubs as Catapult, Counterpoint, &Soft Skull & having the opportunity to work w/the remarkable Catapult team—is both a joy & honor for me and for our authors. This new chapter has reaffirmed my deep appreciation for the art & spirit of publishing.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Not a creature was stirring.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Fresh off the block. Excuse bad selfie! First five bands from Azucena Sweater by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne in the Worsted Book (Aimee Gille), then went off pattern. Yarn: Icelandic Fjallalopi. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Work in process. Adapting pattern by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne by repeating circle rows down body (instead of just yoke and solid body color) and then picking up end of pattern rows at before ribbed hem. Yarn is Fjallalopi. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I’m just a blocking machine! After this, one more to go. My stack is growing and holidays are coming. Stash buster sweater no pattern. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
This one will keep Bigfoot warm. Icelandic Lettlopi yarn, Fjord Jumper by Weichien Chan. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Sweater number two on the block of my own design. I wanted a lightweight pullover and now that summer is almost over it’s finished. Noro Haunui Cotton. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
First of four sweaters that are in the blocking queue. Knitting for Olive pattern using baby alpaca. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
During this heat wave I’m keeping cool working on the Fjord Jumper in the Arctic Knits book by Weichien Chan using Icelandic Lettlopi yarns. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This is what I come home to after leaving to go eat dinner. Not complaining, but how is it they all migrate to my bed when they have the whole house?!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Finished the Visnes Sweater by Siv Kristin Olsen and could not be happier. Perfect fit and drape before blocking, will only steam. I cut 3" from sleeves and glad I did because sleeves come to just below wrist and will stretch some with wear. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Four color strand row required high tech system; bags. Bottom up sweater with the most gorgeous yarns: Drops Air and Ingenua Mohair. My photo doesn’t come close to capturing colors. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Knitting like a fiend to preserve sanity Oversized raglan: wool, mohair, silk. Yum! #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
How you coping?
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
On the blocking table the most luscious sweater to date: Wool, mohair, and silk. Hope it stays cool for awhile longer so I can wear. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Knitting a simple raglan sweater (no pattern/complete freedom!), and this one is a sensory pleasure because combining Rowan Yarns Moordale (wool) with Kidsilk Haze Trio (mohair/silk) gives the fabric a slight weight, softness, and drape. I hope it stays cool enough for me to wear it.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Finished the back Balfour Jacket by Rowan Yarns & satisfied with challenge met of my first flat color sweater, but disappointed with yarn colors that are not as bright, light, and contrasting as the pattern photos. Now wondering whether to use remaining yarn for a different project? #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Diving into Reading the Waves, by the illustrious Lidia Yuknavitch. Available where ever you purchase books.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Rocky is captivated by The Later Daters, produced by Michelle Obama on Netflix. He gives it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I won’t be flying for awhile!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Cozy time with Big Rock and Archie Ali. Because this week has been batshit crazy.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Blocking day for oversized stripy oh so soft sweater. #knitting
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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Stable? Genius? I think not.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Blocking: Now I have to try to keep cats off. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
On the work table after fitting, first sleeve ready for bind off. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! Simple single color stockinette raglan oversized fluffy floaty sweater using alpaca/merino. Going to need to wrap myself in comfort for the next year or four. #knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
I bound off in pattern: 1 knit/1 pearl. No curling
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Thought I did, but a space got in there!😆
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
I added the colorwork to the sleeves, you given me something to ponder!
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Great idea! Add a bit of stockinette then decrease stitches before rib.
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Advice? Love this sweater hot off my needles, except neck. Too wide. I’ve never reknitted a neck, and would have to make collar longer in order to decrease without affecting the yoke. How would you do it? # knitting
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Rhonda Hughes @rhondaroni.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Cold rainy day = Fireplace, knitting, and RuPaul binge. #knitting
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