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Laura Roozendaal

@lauraroo.bsky.social
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A Kiwi searching for a hot coffee in London. Doomed, in other words

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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oh, that's so cool! I actually have no idea what yarn this is, I got it from a lady in my knitting group 😂 but it's lovely and soft
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's called the Spinal Balaclava 🙂 www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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Spinal Balaclava pattern by Yiğitcan / Pufido
Spinal Balaclava is a perfect accessory for the cold winter weathers. It is designed with staghorn cable motifs and mirrored travelling crossed slip stitches starting from the top front of the balacla...
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I worked the central cable part for the top of the head, then picked up stitches on the long sides to start forming the hood 🙂
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's a nice day in London today but I'm planning ahead... This yarn is so nice and it's going to make a lovely winter hood 😍 #knitting #knitsky #knithood #spinalbalaclava #wip
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The line inside the exhibition was going so slowly I pulled out my kindle and started reading it...
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1.2 hour queueing for the Bayeux Tapestry and they've evacuated the British Museum before we even got to it. Not what I consider a successful evening... #britishmuseum #bayeuxtapestry #whatweretheodds
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Perfect for #showmeyourknits this week! Finished the pattern part of my sleeve so now just working my way down. Proud of myself for remembering to do the chart in reverse so that the tree is the right way up 😂 #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseysweater #ganseyknitting #wip
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Google Maps has a judder bar fetish and I will not be convinced otherwise... #cycling #london #londoncycling #cyclinginlondon
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Taking a break from knitting to make some chocolate brownie muffins. Looking lovely in the oven 🤤 #baking #chocolatebrownie #chocolatebrowniemuffins #bakesky
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
And just like that, the body is done 😍 #knitting #knitsky #shareyourknits #gansey #ganseysweater #ganseyknitting
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Loving the wrong side of the pattern almost as much as the right side 😍 #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseysweater #ganseyknitting #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Got to the underarm split and it's taking my brain a hot minute to get used to working back and forth instead of in the round 😅 #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseyknitting #ganseysweater #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Thank you 😊 we did get a little corner in the cafe, which made it easier, but the light yarn also helped! I know I've seen crochet hooks with the lights in them but I don't remember knitting needles 😂
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
First tree in the pattern finished 😊 our local Caffe Nero has had a small flood so half their lights are off. Very much mood lighting at the minute 😂 #knitting #knitsky #ganseysweater #ganseyknitting #cafeknitting #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Out of London today and you know what that means: train knitting! The fields are looking decidedly brown and they're getting even more sun on them today. #knitting #knitsky #trainknitting #travelknitting #gansey #ganseyknitting #ganseysweater
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Bottom up might be the way forward 😂 all the excitement of the new project while you do the boring bit and then it gets interesting. The pattern on the top of my Gansey is just starting to come through. #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseyknitting #shareyourknits #stylecraft #stylecraftrecreatedk
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Side cables keeping things just interesting enough before I get to the interesting part. Then I'll have to figure out the interesting part 😂 #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseysweater #stylecraftrecreatedk #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
My next project needs a little bit of planning 😂 any tips for knitting ganseys, and any favourite motifs, welcome! #knitting #knitsky #gansey #ganseyknitting #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I've tried a few different pocket techniques in my time and I think this is my favourite. Knit both parts and then close it up with a 3-needle bind off (minus the bind off). So neat and tidy! #knitting #knitsky #shareyourknits #showmeyourknits #mirandahoodie #styecraftlinendrape
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
#showmeyourknits and I actually only have one thing on needles because all my other WIPs are crochet! Working on a very boring bottom half of my Miranda hoodie, once it's done I can do the far more interesting pocket! #knitting #knitsky #shareyourknits #mirandahoodie #stylecraftlinendrape
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Have realised while on the train that not only was I reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies but I was using my Pride and Prejudice handbag too 😂 #prideandprejudice #janeautsen #nosuchthingastoomuchausten #wellreadco #wellreadcompany
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
That confusing moment when the back of the project has 2 more stitches than the front. But then you check the pattern and it's supposed to be like that 🤷 #knitting #knitsky #aslongasthepatternsaysitsright
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I know everyone says it but the UK is not built for heat. It's this time of year that I start telling my partner I'm leaving him for the refrigerated section at the supermarket. And suggesting threesomes with the fan 😂
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We do it anyway but today was especially necessary! 😂 We're lucky it has such good air con, it's been so good in London's heatwave!
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What else can you do when your apartment block is 5 hours without water but go to the cafe, use their bathroom, and knit a few rows? #knitting #knitsky #shareyourknits #mirandahoodie #stylecraftlinendrape
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
When your stitch marker matches your yarn 😍 #knitting #knitsky #stylecraftlinendrape #mirandahoodie #shareyourknits
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
It's turned into a beautiful afternoon in London so I decided to take advantage of the deck and get some sun. Sadly, I think it's also going to scare all the birds off... #crochet #crosky #shareyourcrafts #westyorkshirespinners #wys #wysexquisitelace #london #londonweather
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
If everyone will forgive me for breaking the rules, all my WIPs are crochet atm 😂 Still, happy World Wide Knit In Public Day to all who celebrate! #wwkipd #crochet #crosky #sweetmagnoliatop #dropsyarn #dropsafran #shareyourcrafts
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
My partner and I are currently obsessed with the bird feeder and bath. The birds aren't quite as sexy as NZ ones but exciting to get more than just pigeons 😂 #london #londonbirds #birds
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Ka pai!
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Pulling out all the stops to survive the heat this knit night 🥵🥵 #crochet #crosky #westyorkshirespinners #wysexquisitelace #london #londonheat #shareyourcrafts
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Fighting London's heat with good air conditioning and an iced latte #hot #toohot #crochet #crosky #magnoliasweethearttop #wip #dropssafran #shareyourcrafts
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Terrible Maps @terriblemapshq.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
There is no other explanation.
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Knit night at the local Tea House and on to the body of this tee. Which is good because I have 2 other projects that I'm desperate to start and this is sooooo boring 😂 #crochet #crosky #wip #shareyourcrafts #dropssafran #dropsfan #magnoliasweethearttop
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Down to my partner's family for the day = more time for #traincrochet ❤️ #crochet #crosky #traincraft #travelcrochet #travelcraft #magnoliasweethearttop #dropssafran
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Multi-tasking for the win! Frogging 1 project and starting another at the same time 😂 #crochet #crosky #cafecrochet #cafecrafting #shareyourcrafts #magnoliasweethearttop #dropssafran #dropsfan #caffenero
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I use My Row Counter 🙂 You can upload the pattern to it and the free version let's you have 3 row counters at a time (can have more woth paid)
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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 13/05/2026
new zealander everlee wihongi has been found in a new ICE prison, that also has a track record of abuse. today on webworm, audio with everlee about the dehumanising, endless journey of being flown around the united states, hidden from her lawyer. please RT: www.webworm.co/everleeupdate/
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Everlee Update + THANK YOU
We hear Everlee's voice, and the pressure is finally on.
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
On the home stretch of this button band and thank god because it's doing my head in 😂 #knitting #knitsky #showyourknits #fabcardigan #fluffyassbriochecardigan #westyorkshirespinners #wysretreatchunky
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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 11/05/2026
new zealander everlee wihongi was due to meet with her lawyer yesterday. then ICE moved her to their most notorious tent facility in texas: 3000 people, highest death rate, most sexual assaults. and today, she disappeared off the system. please RT: www.webworm.co/everleehasdi...
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Everlee Has Disappeared
Everlee Wihongi was transferred by ICE to the notorious "Camp East Montana" at Fort Bliss, Texas. Then she disappeared.
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Been a while since I've been able to indulge in some #cafecrochet #crochet #crosky #cafecrafting #shareyourcrafts #batwinghoodie #stylecraftrecreatedk
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Sleeves done, now on to the hood 👍 this is super cute, I can't wait to get it finished #crochet #crosky #shareyourcrafts #batwinghoodie #stylecraftrecreatedk
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Yesterday was train crochet (finished the first sleeve as we arrived in London!) And today is #buscrochet. This will be one well-travelled hoodie by the time it's finished 😂 #shareyourcrafts #crochet #crosky #buscrafts #travelcrochet #travelcrafts #stylecraftrecreatedk
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Had a bit of time before my train back to London so enjoyed the grass and spring sunshine. Let the warm weather continue! #crochet #crosky #batwinghoodie #stylecraftrecreatedk #parkcrafting
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
That is some gorgeous yarn 😍
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Always a sucker for a bit of train crafting! #crochet #crosky #traincrochet #traincrafting #travelcrochet #batwinghoodie #stylecraftrecreatedk
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Sometimes living in London ain't so bad #brixton #london #theshard
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Realised I never posted a pic of my NZ souvenirs! I got some of this yarn when I was home 3 years ago so I already knew how lovely and soft it is. Which is good because I didn't make it to Auckland this tims and had to order it! #yarn #yarnsky #nzyarn #possumyarn #brushtaleyarn #brushtailyarn
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We are definitely calling this a design feature and not me running out of pink yarn 5 rows early 😂😭 #knitting #knitsky #shareyourknits #fabcardigan #fluffyassbriochecardigan #westyorkshirespinners #wysretreat
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Laura Roozendaal @lauraroo.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A 2 hr flight delay in Auckland and then 4 hrs in Vancouver let me get a good start on this Batwing hoodie. Back in London after almost 36 hrs travelling and not sure what day or time my body thinks it is! #crosky #crochet #stylecraftrecreate #batwinghoodie
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