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Thank you so much for the kind offer. Sadly I won’t be able to read the Dutch well enough, but I appreciate the offer very much.

Aww thanks so much! I thought the green one would be my favorite. But I fell in love with the chocolate one. I’m keeping that one!

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So cute! Do you have a pattern for these?

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This weeks #showmeyourknits is textured stitches. I’m working on a really pretty pattern but I’m working on the short row neck shaping rn so haven’t gotten to the textures yet. So here’s a throwback I don’t think I’ve posted. #knithats 🧶

Leaf Beret Chocolate Brown beret, a light brown band & textured leaf sts in the MC & Latvian Braid borders

Women with white hair wears a chocolate brown beret with textured stitches in MC & Latvian Braids on the band against a dark background

Leaf Beret in a bright spring green top and a band of gold with textured leaf stitches and Latvian Braids. Background is a cabinet where my knitting tools live.

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I like sleeves. But I’ve also added sleeves to a tank top pattern if the shoulder/armhole area isn’t cut too narrow.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I like Likke brands. They’re durable. Mine has a clamp but they may have table top models.

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I haven’t been able to find her on IG or Ravelry. So I’m wondering if she is not selling patterns any longer? IDK. It’s too bad bec she’s a great teacher with a very body positive philosophy in her designs for all genders.

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Prolly sportsball. Thanks for reminding me to check my listings. They’re all over the place. Want to watch a few teams.

I used to love bust darts. It was really deflating when on my last piece the formula said I didn’t need them anymore. I’ll be very disappointed if you ask me if that pun was intended or not. 😄

But the darned IG algo keeps unfollowing people I follow without my knowledge. I’m having trouble finding her. I thought you enjoy her tutorials and a scroll through her patterns. One of many reasoned I hate algorithm driven platforms.

Yes. That’s why I love knit SM. There are so many ways to get a tailor made fit and different techniques are more useful for some than others. None work for every body. I was trying to find an LGBTQ designer fir you that does a lot of tracing on techniques for fit for different bodies & in patterns

I see. I’m cis gender but much wider in the shoulder than most women. It’s simply the way my mom’s family evolved over time. It’s a holdover from when they hunted, they being everyone. It’s wasn’t a gender specific activity. So I always had trouble getting a good shoulder fit.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Was that the under the shoulder-as in upper bust measurement? Basically the smallest part of the chest at the arm pits (USA term). It’s not the peak if the chest measurement where it’s largest. I might be wrong but if it is it gives a good guide for well fitting shoulders.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Better tools make such a difference. No lies.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Haha yes I grew up in theNoth and there’s nothing quite as cozy.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Deeee-creasing. 🦆 auticorrect. Honest to Betsy!

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Leaflette scarf/shawl by Lete on Ravelry. I took it a few days ago. I still have half the back and the creasing side to go. So I won’t post more updates for a few weeks. #knits 🧣🧶

Oatmeal colored knirted lace piece draped on a black pillow.

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Nice design. I would melt away with a sweater that heavy where I live but hope you have a great test group.

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thank you. The name is in the ALT captions. It’s Leaflette. It’s available on Ravelry and design is by Lete / Justyna Lorokowska

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Oh, Lordy. I’m speechless. Why was it made to look like a stove top hat with a target on top? This is definitely a one day project.

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Exactly. I was offered a job making hand knits by the owner of a niche clothing store. He was going to sell them for $700 but offered me $250. They’re sold to well to do people. I wasn’t interested in that kind of pressure in my knitting. But if you can do one in a day (I can’t) you can make some ££

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I don’t think they fit as huge as they look. The widest part is the brim and that has the inside layer underneath. Folded its four layers. Haven’t heard if a sizing issue with it for adults.

Heeeeeey youuuu guuuuyz! Did you 👁️👁️ what posted on Ravelry today from Brienne Moody?! The Minnesota Loon Sweater with a large percent of proceeds going to neighbors in need in MN. I’ve been waiting for this one!!! #justknitting #knitsky

Minnesota Loon Sweater by Brianne Moody. New pattern in black and white motif with red accents for the iconic loon eye.

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#showmeyourknits What’s on your needles? First I was stuck, then I had 3 half leaves and two hole then I had 4 & 3, then I had to tear out 2 days work. Now I’ve reknit it w/ the lifelines I should placed to start. Doh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🧶🧣 Never knit in the deep end without your lifeline. 😏

Leaflette by Justyna Lorkowska. Just starting to form.

Leaflette in natural oat lace weight against a black background.

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Yes 6 sts per side, so 12 total. That wasn’t what had me stuck. But I finally figured it out and I’m feeling more comfortable with it. I was just about to post an update. I so love a lace motif.

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Starting a neckline on a sweater/jumper?

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

You can order everything from suppliers on line. Knit Pucks has good prices. 😈

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Ooh! It’s happening! I feel like my brain has cracked the DaVinci code. I’ve been so off kilter since a recent illness. But now look at #whatsonmyneedles #showmeyourknits 🧶 #justknitting #knitsky

48 rows of Leaflette shawl/scarf by Justyna Lorkowska
Yarn: oatmeal color Tenderfoot merino blend on black background. Superfine weight so probably will be a sm-er shawl which is ok

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Haha. Too wispy. You never know though.

Come on! I need pattern deets! 😃

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I’m disappointed that there was no actual gossip about Richard Nixon’d illegitimate son. I feel a bit cheated. But I enjoyed the rest. :)

repeat them because it would not create the lace in the pattern. It would have to be repeated in reverse. Nothing in instructions about this. Been on a forced knitting hiatus since Sept 25 & was so excited to knit again. Killing my will to live here. HELP! So miffed!

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#shiwmeyourknits What’s on your needles? Mine have 16 sts of oatmeal lace yarn selected for a shawl. The beginning is set, time to start the first row of the lace. This throws you to chart only. The cart has 1/2 the sts of the row I’m working with not count the edges. It won’t work to…

Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Yup our parents were thrilled to be able to save our lives or save us from surging at the cost of a life of disability and pain until the grave. I remember standing in that line and it was downright celebratory.

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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Wow. Fascinating textures and forms. Beautiful.

Nevermind my question. Thanks for the info. Love it!

Did you design that? The graphics are really great! Please publish if it is yours or pass on the deets if it’s for sale. Just beautiful!

I was just saying to my knitting group how much I love all the pretty vivacious colors in yarns but when I knit for myself it’s mostly neutrals colors. I make exceptions for socks & hats. But I don’t tend to wear busy clothes day to day. I gravitate toward sooting colors for everyday

If you have a matching gauge in length in a fixed needle set go with that. Once you get an inch or so on there it won’t be such an annoying issue. But if you do have to restart use a silicone knitter’s tube hold under your needle as you cast on so you won’t loose stitches.

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Haha. Your story is so funny. Yes that’s what toothy means all right. 😅