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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For #showmeyourknits autumnal, nothing could be more fall than the Brew of Witches Socks by Sarah Kelly which was released yesterday.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I don’t knit things in yellow much but I made this gold top for my best friend and she loved it.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Here are a couple of cabled brioche shawls for #showmeyourknits cable week.

Super intricate brioche shawls in brown and cream.

A brioche cable scarf in pink and dark grey.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Just finished these Cat Socks as a Xmas gift for my DIL. They are blocking atm but I think they turned out pretty cute.

Brow and cream color work socks with frolicking cat motifs.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

#ShowMeYourKnits. Here are three cardigans I knit to share for sweaters week.

Black, white, green and red cardigan sweater

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

#ShowMeYourKnits animal theme. I knit a llama blanket and a matching toy along with a crocheted llama.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Here are a few of my fingerless mitts for #showmeyourknits hands week.

Beige and dark purple color work mitts with Estonian braid work

Navy blue and white colorwork mitts with a bird motif

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Here my WIP for #showmeuourknits. It’s a brioche shawl. Very tricky and requires concentration.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I finished a beautiful cardigan and made a sleeveless tank to wear with it. This the last finished object of 2025. #showmeyourknits

Cream colored cardigan with lace detailing on the bottom.

Tank made with yarn to match the cardigan.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

A high school friend who knows I knit, contacted me about finishing a sweater her mom had started but passed before she was able to complete it. The main body was done and one sleeve so I finished the second sleeve, added the pockets, bands/collar, and sewed it together. Comfort/joy!#showmeyourknits

A cream colored cable knit cardigan with pockets and buttons.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I made this jacket which will be perfect for the fall/autumn theme. It had a really interesting construction. #showmeyourknits

A jacket in dark green with a contrast edging of black and white with red piping.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I love knitting shawls and scarves for my myself and as gifts. Here are a few of my latest. #showmeyourknits

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Working on a pair of fingerless mitts for my husband as a Christmas present. They are made yarns are wool/alpaca and mohair/silk held together. #showmeyourknits

Grey wool and mohair fingerless mitts in progress.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

This is my favorite sweater which was a test knit and I was able to take it and wear in Paris at the Dior Museum. #showmeyourknits

Red hand knit sweater worn at the Dior Museum

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

This was my last knit for baby. Such a cute little baby hat for #showmeyourknits.

A white with pink contrast hand knit baby hat.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

#showmeyourknits Shawl! I love knitting shawls and I made this pattern twice (and I rarely make the same pattern more than once) but this one was made as a fundraiser donation.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I made a cardigan for my hubby’s 70th birthday. #showmeyourknits

Brown cabled and texture stitch man’s cardigan.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Done with another test knit. It is still being tested so not released yet but I have it for #FOFriday.

Off white hand knit tee with a diamond design in front.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

#showmeyourknits baby week. A friend asked me to knit a hat for her new grand niece. So I adapted a pattern to make it pink and white and changed the flower on top.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

It’s my lovely mom’s 94th birthday. I’m so glad I could travel to Oregon to be with her on her special day!

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

#showmeyourknits This week’s color work theme is a wrap/ruana/shawl that I made with stashed yarns. I love how it turned out. It used a really interesting construction.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Finished this beautiful cabled cardigan just in time for hubby’s 70th birthday. #knitsky #knitting

Man wearing and brown cable knit cardigan.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Some of my favorite socks called Blossom and Buds. #showmeyourknits

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Today is the release of the new pattern for the #minesocks designed by @greyowlknits.bsky.social. I love the cute seagulls and the very clear pattern instructions. Check them out on Ravelry.

Hand knitted socks in blue, dark grey, white and rust with seagull motif and the word “mine”.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Knit these dishcloths. I’m sending one to my kids in Sacramento and I’ll make another for my BFF In Nevada.

Two hand knit cotton dishcloths, one in grey and one light mocha that read “Fuck Trump” in the center.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I’m working on a test knit and have the beginning of a sock. Such a fun project. The pattern is Mine! and features seagulls.

Beginning of a stranded knit sock with a seagull motif.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Here’s my latest finished object and I love how it turned out. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #loveknitting #knittinghelpsmentalhealth

Close up of me wearing the multicolored knit wrap

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Wearing my warm Silvan Tales Shawl done in brioche today. I love the look and feel of brioche although it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. www.ravelry.com/projects/pri...

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Brioche knit shawl in pink and dark grey

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

#showmeyourknits I made this blanket and stuffed llama for a friend’s granddaughter. I don’t often make stuffed toys but these turned out so well. One was crocheted and one was knit.

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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I made these beautiful Xmas socks for my hubby. 🧶 is my passion.

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