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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

FO Friday! I finished a scarf using up bits and pieces from my stash. Cast on about 200 stitches, then knit lengthwise in linen stitch. I changed yarn every row. Gauge, weight, fiber do not matter one bit. I leave ~6" at each end & knot for fringe. You get a nice woven-look fabric. #KnitSky 🧶

Completed linen stitch hand knit scarf in teal, green and pops of gold & orange.

Linen stitch scarf close up while knitting was in progress.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I bought a sweater pattern from this designer, Linnea Ornstein, and am trying to knit this scarf as practice with the short rows wrap & turn. So, if you hear screaming & gnashing of teeth, that's me. My tension is a challenge. Advice is appreciated. Thoughts and prayers are welcome. #KnitSky #Knit

Cover Photo of a scarf knitting pattern with short row design.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Finished this tee on Friday and wore it yesterday. Pattern is Pastel Blue & yarn is Cascade Cotton Rich DK color 1457. I don't usually wear orange, but I love this!! It looks better on me than the couch I think! #KnitSky #Showmeyourknits

Peachy orange handknit top with one color details on the yoke.

Me taking a selfie wearing my new handknit top.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Suddenly, I want to STOP a summer knit, and dive into wooly things. It's been a bit cooler in the evening here in Minnesota. But still hot days. Who else gets fall fever?? #KnitSky #bringonthecool

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Working on a sweater (pattern is Pastel Blue) using Cascade Cotton Rich DK, color 1457. It's light orange 64% cotton, 36% nylon. I am liking how this yarn is knitting up, with nice drape.

Photo of sweater that is a work in progress knit in light orange yarn.

Pale blue sweater...picture is from the pattern, not my work.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Finished!! Norwegian Selbu Mittens in KnitPicks Wool of the Andes worsted. They are thick and squishy, and will be super warm. Made for an artist friend in Chicago in trade for a piece she is creating! Pattern cobbled together from several sources.

Navy and white Snowflake pattern folk mittens, with red and navy Latvian braid trim.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Finished this sweater yesterday. Misty Lake Cables knit in 100% cotton Gloucester by Bernat from my yarn stash. It still needs blocking. If I decide to knit another sweater that needs to be sewn together, please stop me. I am pleased with it though! #KnitSky

Sweater hand knit in white cotton yarn with all over vertical Cables and ribbing.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

FO Tuesday! Speedy Selbu Mittens knit in yarns from my stash: teal wool, gray tweed held with a lace alpaca. I added a few extra rows and a Latvian braid to the cuff to accommodate my hands. Blocked and ready for next winter.

Norwegian Selbu mittens handknit in gray and teal featuring a Snowflake pattern and Latvian braid.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I have made 2 purple sweaters, both by Jennifer Steingass. Her patterns fit me well and are fun to knit!

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#WIPWednesday #KnitSky Knitting is complete on the Raunioiset Sweater in Four Seasons 70% cotton/30% wool from Classic Elite yarns from my stash. Now on to a wash & blocking. I chose to use ribbing to finish the sleeves, hem and collar, as I wanted the body to be drawn in for shape to fit me better.

Pale yellow short sleeved handknit sweater with a deep ribbed hem and cabled yoke in a pattern to resemble ferns.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

#WIPWednesday #KnitSky Working away on the Raunioiset Sweater knit in Four Seasons 70% cotton/30% wool from Classic Elite yarns from my stash. Lots of stockinette to get the length in the body.

Light yellow handknit sweater in progress.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#WIPWednesday #KnitSky Yoke cables complete and starting raglan increases. Raunioiset Sweater knit in Four Seasons 70% cotton/30% wool from Classic Elite yarns from my stash. This yarn is knitting up so nicely! I used a 2 needle cast on and left a cable for easy finishing of the collar.

Pale yellow sweater hand knitting in progress showing a cabled yoke in a fern floral motif.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

#KnitSky #Showmeyourknits Green theme. A few of my green knits over the years. A slouchy hat and mittens. Bottom center are FO mittens Breathe Easy in Knit Picks worsted Seaweed. The others, who knows what the yarn is? The purple/green is a basic mitten. I maybe find the other patterns...

5 examples of handknits in green. 1 stranded fingerless in gray and forest green, 1 slouchy hat and cabled fingerless mitts in olive green, cabled mittens in Seaweed green, and stockinette mittens in variegated olive green and purple.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#KnitSky #what'sonyourneedles Breathe Deep mittens in Knit Picks worsted in Seaweed. A fun and quick knit! Still needing thumbs.

Seaweed green wool mittens handknit with cable "bubbles" and textured cuff.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I finished the Sonrae sweater by Jenn Steingass, using Wool of the Andes sport wool in Sprinkle Heather and Baltic Heather. I had to extend the length as I am long in the torso. I also knit cuffs on the sleeves in place of the roll hem. It's washed, blocked and waiting to dry. #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

WIP Wednesday. I finished the yoke colorwork on the Sonrae sweater by Jenn Steingass, using Wool of the Andes sport wool in Sprinkle Heather and Baltic Heather. Now, on to short rows and split for sleeves. I love how these colors both blend and contrast...subtle. #KnitSky

Completed handknit colorwork yoke of a sweater in the making in heather purple and teal.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

#KniSky $650,000+ raised! Buying the pattern and/or knitting the hat is not just performative. This is a symbol if a grassroots movement, and a demonstration that the small contribution of many makes a big impact. Well done knitters.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

WIP Wednesday. I am 15 rows into colorwork on the Sonrae sweater by Jenn Steingass, using Wool of the Andes sport wool in Sprinkle Heather and Baltic Heather. Slow going after knitting socks and hats! But, so pretty! #KnitSky

Knitting in progress with purple and teal colorwork.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Oh, I could never make this up. As I watch past episodes of Finding Your Roots on PBS, Tulsi Gabbard & Marco Rubio are on. Both gush about how ethnicity is immaterial in the US, & all have unlimited opportunities. Their irony and hypocrisy as members of the Trump administration just blows my mind.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

My Melt ICE hat knit with leftover wool in a favorite style, as it's double brimmed. I added blue waves & pines from Doodle Knit Dictionary by Jamie Lomax in a tribute to MN. Knitting red tasseled hats to protest ICE now comes from Norwegians, who did in WWII to protest the Nazis. Stand Strong MN!

Red knit hat with blue waves and pine trees, and a tassel

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I knit this Melt the ICE hat in Cascade 2020 worsted on size 8 needles. I heard it was running small, and it did. I knit 2" of stockinette after the ribbing instead of 2 rows. If I knit it again, I would knit a row between the decrease rows also. #KnitSky

Screenshot of Melt The ICE hat from Ravelry.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Another civilian shot dead on the street in Minneapolis point blank by masked "officers". This was near the Mpls Institute of Arts and the Children's Theater. They have a person screaming he's a citizen pinned to the street. His wife is sobbing, saying they were running from deployed gas.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

FO Friday. Pair of socks in yarn from my stash. I am getting faster at these! Pattern is Stocai Bunusa toe up. #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Watching "Finding Your Roots" on PBS starting with season 1 episode 1, while knitting. It's cold today in Minnesota and it seems fitting to hear the stories of our immigrant history. This is us. Making a basic pair of socks from yarn in my stash. #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

#Showmeyourknits #KnitSky #Hands Some of my many mittens knit over the years: fingerless, longer, fleece lined with stitched on leather patches for cold weather driving. Worsted mostly, with one fingering colorwork. Most are knit from a basic pattern and imagination. The rest ? Who knows!

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

@baskingsnark.bsky.social Any help you can give me us appreciated. My Chiaogoo sets were all gifts, and I have no close LYS. TIA

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

FO of a hat knit in KnitPicks Wool of the Andes worsted in Oyster Heather and black. Pattern is a staple with doubled brim. That, and the colorwork make it super warm. Design is on I graphed myself, as it includes a rock band's logo adaptation for my daughter's friend. Purchased pompoms. #KnitSky

Front of handknit hat in beige with black colorwork

Back of handknit hat in beige with black colorwork and lining of brim

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I just had the cable break at the join on Chiaogoo interchangeable. I am so pissed. These were a gift, and damn expensive.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I was thrilled to be able to purchase some yarn in a real LYS yesterday, as there are none actually local for me. So today I caked yarn and dragged out my substantial stash to organize. Now working on a hat requested by my daughter for her friend. Whew.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

And, it's a FO! Mitered square baby blanket in Lion Mandala acrylic so it's washable. For a friend who is imminently awaiting her baby girl! #KnitSky

Mitered square baby blanket in pastel colors.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

WIP Wednesday and New Year's Eve! I started on a mitered squares baby blanket that needs to be done by January 14th! In Lion Mandala acrylic...I much prefer natural fibers, but babies barf and poo, so... Happy New Year!! One stitch at a time.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

This was in a post about Stillwater, Minnesota's Snow Celebration. I love it! #KnitSky 🧶❄️

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Winter storm here in Minnesota today. I spent the day knitting another pair of socks and watching holiday edition of the Great British Baking show! #KnitSky 🧶

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

FO Friday! Socks for my darling DIL are all done! Stocai Bunusa toe up version knit in Expression Fiber Arts Resilient Sock in Shadow Shift. The beginning and end of the skein produced a difference in color saturation, but that's ok! #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Wednesday WIP. Socks for my darling DIL. Stocai Bunusa toe up version knit in Expression Fiber Arts Resilient Sock in Shadow Shift. I am knitting both socks at once, one from each end of the skein. Weirdly, there seems to be quite a difference in tones. Darker from the outer yarn of the skein.

Hand knitted socks in progress in multi color yarn Greys, blues, red.

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Lola | Third Vault & Johnson Ofair @thirdvaultyarns.com · 03/12/2025

It's Giveaway time! Something fun was promised for today and If the opportunity to win 2 gorgeous skeins of TIbetan 4ply, 366m each of silk, merino and yak blend yarn isn't that, then i'm not sure what else to say.... Importantly to enter --->

text reads A very third vault advent and has an open bank vault door with a sheep holding yarn running away from it. Within the open vault can be seen a section of some pink speckled yarn.

2 skeins of rich pink speckled yarn sit on a grey brown wood surface.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I love this heel!! See previous post for details! #KnitSky

Bottom view of hand knit sock in neutral tones, showing heel construction

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Socks are done! Stocai Bunusach knit with Trekking XXL yarn from my stash. This was the cuff down version, and I learned that I should make the toe up option. Grafting the toe is NOT my thing. At. All. But they fit! #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

WIP Wednesday. I knit 2 headbands with yarn from my stash today. Blueleaf Headband by Adrienne Krey. Knit these to take a break from the socks I have been working on for a WEEK! Nearly done with both legs knitting cuff down. Stocai Bunusach knit with Trekking XXL again from my stash. #KnitSky

2 headbands with button fasteners knit in multi blue/green yarn.

Sock in progress knit in fingering yarn in muted colors.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

FO! The Quant entralac headband in Mochi Plus from my stash! So soft! #KnitSky

Multi color hand knit entralac headband with icord ties.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

This dude is in jail in North Dakota, and he and his son are accused related to murder. Hubby and I noted his fashion choice and big smile. Makes sense.

Mug shot of jailed man related to murder wearing a big smile and "My President" tshirt with a picture of Trump.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The aurora borealis is dancing here in lakes country Minnesota tonight. Picture details in Alt notes. I have never seen such bright red and pink in the sky!!

Near our rural home. Northern lights in brilliant reds and greens!

Taken by our DIL from their home on the south shore of one of Minnesota's lakes. Northern lights in brilliant reds and greens.

Picture from upstairs at our daughter's home in a nearby city. Red and green northern lights still visible with city lights!

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

What needles and yarn do you prefer when knitting socks? Flex flips? Double points? My DIL wants washable socks. TIA! #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I knit a hat with more leftover yarn. A basic pattern I have made many times, with my own design. #KnitSky

Dusty blue and white hat hand knit with snow flower colorwork brim and striped body.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Throwback Thursday for me. Started Quant headband from Knitty (not sure what year, but designer is Star Athena). I am using Mochi Plus by Crystal Palace from my stash. I haven't made this in years! I am thinking the pattern is from 2007 or 08??

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Just a little stashbuster with left over Homestead yarn by Plymouth in dusty blue. Pattern is Crossroads worsted mittens. #KnitSky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I finished a couple WIPs that have been sitting since last winter. Nalu fingerless mittens in yellow. Rino mittens in blue. Worsted weight wool yarns from my stash. Before blocking. #knitsky

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

It's done. Completed my Selbu Revisited sweater in Alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Farms here in Minnesota. It's washed & on the blocking mat. I tapered the sleeves & added some pattern & contrast color ribbing to the collar & cuffs. It fits well, with colorwork starting just below the bust. ##KnitSky

Sweater knit in dark brown and cream. With Nordic pattern colorwork.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

WIP Wednesday update on Selbu Revisited sweater! Over halfway on the raglan decreases, then short rows and the collar. Made in Alpaca from Rich-nes farms here in Minnesota. I adapted the sleeves to be more tapered with a bit of pattern and contrast cuff. Should be a FO soon!

Cream and dark brown sweater with Nordic inspired colorwork. Knitting in progress.

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MamaB @bethlpm.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

WIP Wednesday! This is my progress on Selbu Revisted sweater. Knitting with alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Alpaca Farm here in Minnesota. In colors black (actually a rich dark chocolate brown) and white (creamy colored). #KnitSky 🧶

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