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Gail Drake

@principalgail.bsky.social
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Retired Elementary Principal and knitting enthusiast.

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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 · 09/06/2026
I love mine!
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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.
Gold top I knit for a friend.
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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.
Brown wool man’s cardigan sweaterBlack, white, green and red cardigan sweater Cream colored lace cardigan sweater
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
What pattern is this? It’s so pretty!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#showmeyourknits lace. Here are a few of my lace knits.
Garnet colored Estonian lace scarfBurgundy and cream lace triangle shawlBlack and white garter stitch and lace asymmetrical shawlTaupe color lace shawl with beads.
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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.
Grey wool and mohair mittsCream colored cashmere mittsBeige and dark purple color work mitts with Estonian braid workNavy 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.
Brioche shawl in beige and brown.
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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 · 05/12/2025
I love brioche work spans this pattern is beautiful so I had to purchase it! I have several projects yet to finished but looking forward to starting this.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Here are a few of my hats for #showmeyourknits
Baby hat in white and pinkGray knit hatIntarsia hat
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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
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Nexxus pattern by Natasja Hornby
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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 · 20/09/2025
Here’s my version. www.ravelry.com/projects/pri...
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Ravelry: principalgail's Ramble Shawl
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
I made this one as well and you might find it a little easier as a first brioche project. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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Ramble pattern by Andrea Mowry
Simple garter stripes kick off this bias shaped, asymmetrical shawl. Finishing off with brioche herringbone, letting the colors play together in a whole new way that offers a burst of light at the end...
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
It is the Sylvan Tales Shawl. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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Sylvan Tales Shawl pattern by Julia Decker
When I feel overwhelmed, I like to step outside, close my eyes and listen to the sound of leaves as they move with the wind. I can imagine the trees are whispering tales of their long lives to me. I h...
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Knit
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
I believe it’s just fingering yarn but I do tend to be a loose knitter and don’t worry much about the gauge with a scarf or shawl.
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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.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.
A purple and white shawl
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
So pretty!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We are equally lucky to have found one another. 🥰
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Thanks!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I started knitting again once I retired and then during the pandemic I really hit it strong.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
It’s the Jones Cardigan by Tin Can Knits. The yarn is Berroco Vintage DK.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Thanks!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
I consider us both very lucky to have each other and grown together. It will be 50 years in July. 🥰
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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 · 04/05/2025
Love it!
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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. 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.
Pink and white knitted baby hat.
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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 · 24/03/2025
You can see that I used very similar colors.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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Conche pattern by Jennifer Beale
Place 4 or more of my self-published
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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.
Color work wrap worn by the maker.
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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 · 05/03/2025
Yummy!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Some of my favorite socks called Blossom and Buds. #showmeyourknits
Multicolored hand knit socks. Multi colored hand knit socks.
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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”. Close up of the Mine! Socks.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Political cartoon regarding Musk’s “request” for 5 items done and Trump’s “list”.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
This is my version of the Date Night.
Lace knitted top in orange.
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The girl speaks the truth!
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Gail Drake @principalgail.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I love this colorway. Will it be available to purchase individually?
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