Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 1hThis week’s #WIPWednesday features the debut of anew sweater. #Knitting #KnitSky 070
Reposted by Elizabeth NeeMaria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In the autumn of 1883, a national paper reported that "an Iowa woman has spent seven years embroidering the solar system on a quilt." Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...themarginalian.orgCosmic Threads: A Solar System Quilt from 1876A serenade to the universe in wool and silk. 321069
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I hadn’t worked on this in a couple weeks, but I finally finished the singles today. I plan on chain-plying it. #Handspinning 🧶 1100
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Overheard in the locker room of my kid’s swimming school. Mom: “Do you want to wear pants or a dress?” Toddler (I’d guess less than 2): “No.” Moments before, the same toddler ran naked away from her mom and complained she was cold. I don’t miss that age. 020
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I was literally about to quote skeet this Pope Leo story with the comment “Butlerian Jihad now!”, but Colin already did the work for me. 020
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026#WIPWednesday : I’m nearly done with one green project, so it’s time to swatch for another. Yarn and pattern details in the alt text. #Knitting #KnitSky 🧶 1684
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I wish the MPS “school transformation” had gone harder. Right now, it’s restricted to existing buildings. I wish they could have taken a wholistic approach at constructing new, modern buildings, taking into account current population distribution and transit options. 110
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : the only spinning I did this week was in a class I took at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival, focused on spinning wool with a distaff. I also learned clasped spindling, which was totally new to me. I had fun learning and being a beginner at something. #Handspinning 🧶 0150
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026All my life I’ve lived in states with same-day voter registration. Hooray for the Midwest! 031
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I’m near the end of of spinning the singles of this current project (I plan to chain ply it). I also washed the yarn I spun last week. This seems more suited to weaving than knitting. Both projects are fiber from @fossilfibers.bsky.social #Handspinning 🧶 0100
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 05/09/2026#FOFriday : my finished MN Star Hat, using the pattern and yarn (from from Purls & Pines) from @knitandbolt.bsky.social for this year’s MN Yarn Shop Hop. I have a ton of yarn leftover and love the colors, so I will probably make socks with it. #Knitting #KnitSky 3622
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 03/09/2026#WIPWednesday : I’m up to 4 WIPs, which probably won’t last long, as I usually feel like 3 is my max for making noticeable progress from week to week. Yarn and pattern details in the alt text. #Knitting #KnitSky 0190
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I spun up one of the batts I carded last weekend. This was from a blending club shipment from @fossilfibers.bsky.social . #Handspinning 🧶 0170
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I hate that I’ve always been skeptical about “you must drink X amount to be hydrated,” and that any pushback to that thinking is seen as being in favor of AI. I drink when I’m thirsty (and probably far less than many others) and I’m fine with that. 120
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026#FOFriday : I finished a pair of socks for one of my kids. I didn’t use a pattern but did use the book “Custom Socks” by @kateatherley.bsky.social . Toe up, shadow wrapped short toe heels, knit until the yarn (Urth Uneek Sock mini) ran out. #Knitting #Knitsky 0280
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026#WIPWednesday: I’ve separated the sleeves from the body on this sweater, started a couple new projects, and swatched for a makralong hosted by @botanicalknitter.bsky.social that starts next month. Details in the alt text. #KnitSky #Knitting 0290
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I’m about halfway spinning singles for my current project and spent some time at my carder. I carded up 2 @fossilfibers.bsky.social blending club shipments and did a test batt of a Finn fleece that’s been in my stash for too long. #Handspinning 🧶 0100
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We just introduced our oldest to Jurassic Park. He knows of it, but he hadn’t watched it before. That gave me this idea. You’re welcome. 020
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 20/08/2026#WIPWednesday : I’ve finished the raglan increases on the sweater, started the crown decreases on the hat, and am nearing the end of the sock. Yarn and pattern details are in the alt text. #Knitting #KnitSky 2280
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 17/08/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I was afraid of muddying up this colorful braid (from @fossilfibers.bsky.social), so I just decided to spin it end to end and will chain ply it. The grey skein puffed up to DK weight after washing. #Handspinning 🧶 0170
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I forgot how long it takes to (hand) sew a zipper into a handknit cardigan. At least it’s child-sized. 010
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 13/08/2026#WIPWednesday : after last week’s post, it shouldn’t be a surprise I’m so excited I could work on a couple new projects. Details in the alt text. #KnitSky 0210
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : I’m still in a bit of post-Tour de Fleece lull, but I did ply the latest MellyKnits Sommelier batt. This is before washing the skein. #Handspinning 0120
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 06/08/2026#WIPWednesday : I’m getting antsy to cast something new on (or pick up an older WIP), but I’ve for a deadline for the green cardigan. Just 3 more (long) rows of lace and then I do the ribbed hem. I also turned the heel on the sock. Details in alt text. #Knitsky #Knitting 🧶 0290
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I’m watching the new Ted Lasso and I kept mishearing “Alice Chilton” as “Alex Chilton.” 010
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 03/08/2026#SundaysAreForSpinning : Final #TourDeFleece stats: 4 skeins, 1709 yards (1463 meters) from 440 grams. Also some finished pre-Tour skeins and my first post-tour spin. #Handspinning 🧶 1140
Reposted by Elizabeth NeeDr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The Odyssey Project Hail Mary 🤝 Tell Me About A Complicated Man 3906
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026#WIPWednesday I finished the tee and pulled the cardigan out of hibernation (I broke a ply when I snagged it on something). It’s fixed now. Also nearly ready to turn the heel on this sock. Details in the alt text. #Knitting #KnitSky 🧶 11056
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 27/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 21: here’s my output for this year’s tour, but stats will have to wait until I skein and wash all the yarn. #Handspinning 🧶 0170
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 26/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 20: I finished spinning the last bobbin of singles in this colorway. #Handspinning 🧶 0201
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 25/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 19: I started the last bobbin of this colorway. I should get it plied before the tour ends. #Handspinning 🧶 0130
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 24/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 18: I finished the second bobbin of this colorway. #Handspinning 🧶 0160
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 23/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 17: still working on the second bobbin of this colorway. #Handspinning 🧶 0180
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 23/07/2026#WIPWednesday : I finished the first sleeve of the tee and am about to start the ribbing on the second. Also still plugging away on the sock. #Knitting #KnitSky 🧶 2360
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 16: I started the second bobbin of this colorway. #Handspinning 🧶 0180
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Today was a rest day for #TourDeFleece, but I decided to ply this Rambouillet/yak down blend O spun last week. #Handspinning 🧶 1191
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 15; Likd yesterday, I didn’t get to do as much spinning as I would liked, but I did ply this yarn. #Handspinning 🧶 0170
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 19/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 14: I didn’t get to spin as much today as I’d hoped to, but I did finish this bobbin. #Handspinning 🧶 0110
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 13: I saved the most colorful braid of this project spin for last. #Handspinning 🧶 0141
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 12: I finished spinning this bobbin, the last of this colorway. I’ll start a new colorway tomorrow. #Handspinning 🧶 0170
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 16/07/2026#WIPWednesday : I finally feel like I’ve made some progress. I finished knitting the cardigan (can anyone suggest a shop in the Twin Cities with a good zipper selection?), started the second sock, and am ready to switch to ribbing on the tee’s sleeve. Details in alt text. #Knitting #KnitSky 🧶 0753
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 16/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 11: as I predicted, I couldn’t spin yesterday (PTA meeting). Today I started the last bobbin of singles in this color. #Handspinning 🧶 0110
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Today is a rest day for #TourDeFleece but I spun anyway, especially because I’m not sure if I will be able to spin tomorrow. #Handspinning 🧶 0120
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 9: I intended to spin the full bobbin of the pale blue fiber today. But as I was spinning, I kept thinking about my knitting WIPs. I haven’t been very motivated to knit lately, so I decided to stop spinning early to knit. Also finished the 2nd Romney/yak bobbin. #Handspinning 🧶 0360
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 12/07/2026#TourDeFleece stage 8: I spun on 3 different wheels today. I started by plying on my Lendrum, my first wheel and still fave for plying. The. I did woolen spinning on my Kromski Symphony and then finished spinning the bobbin of pale fiber worsted style on my Daedalus Martin. #Handspinning 🧶 080