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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I’ve done that surgery. It’s nerve wracking.

SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I wouldn't. It's very small. Worse comes to worse, you can go over it in duplicate stitch to make it line up "perfectly".

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I hate baubles with a passion and they look perfect on the white sweater.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

MD S&W haul. Justamere Tree Farm, Utopia Bath, Pawley Studios, Carodan Farm Wool Shop’s Chincoteague Colors, @at.haynes.house.yarns Community DK, White Burch Fiber Arts silk/linen lace weight, @ahundredravens kit, & sticker ftom Community Press. Thanks to daHubs for Sherpa-ing. #mdsw #knitsky

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I use Soctopus’ Shadow Wraps and you never have to remember to pick up the loop.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Don’t, unless you have like an extra yarn over. As Saint Elizabeth said, it will even out.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Some are better than others, but it usually is like knitting twine. Linen is even worse. #knitting

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Friendly reminder - go download all of your Kindle content from Amazon b4 February 26th. There are a few scripts out there to pull it all down quickly, you'll just have to change your password after that.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Probably more than I have fingers but less than fingers and toes.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I have a cowl that I knit subtitled “Stress? What stress?” as the rectangular item was visibly trapezoidal when I finished. The top was almost an inch tighter than the bottom. I eventually frogged it and remade it for other reasons.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Both of us can buy something at the thrift store and deconstruct it to make something new out of it.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Why is it that some knits go fast and Husband Socks drag on forever.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I have a number of square needles for circulars. I love them.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Recommendation: sort by weight, and how much you have. I have one tote that is just 10 skein bags of dye lot matching worsted; another tote is just single skeins of fingering. It’s grown since this photo.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Off the needles, out of its bath, and o the form to dry. Of course it’s also locked in the powder room so the cats don’t try to eat the plastic bags. Rowan Wool Cotton, Pricilla Uloho’s Lacey Newborn - 3 months baby bonnet #knitting #knitsky

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Cables pull the fabric in. Don’t make your decision until after you wet block it, pin it out, and it’s dry.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I knitting a shawl in a faux mohair from a magazine pattern. There was an error in the pattern; I could not figure out how to correct it. I got so frustrated I ripped the needle out and threw the yarn out. For real mohair, if necessary, if you put it in the freezer it should be ‘easier’ to frog.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I just picked up needles for the first time in years. I picked something small with a tight deadline. Im almost done and am at the part I’m cursing.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I like the Yarn Harlot’s advice for steeking. Prep everything, pour a glass of wine, cut your knitting, drink the wine, and have a little lie down.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Use stitch markers flagrantly. Rewrite with a pen(cil) on paper your collar and band instructions. Verbally repeat and talk out the process to your cat. Verbally and physically going through it will help you understand it.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Learning the phrase: "I left through the front door, I'll be right back." for the increases made doing them so much easier. Knitting has taught me I have the memory of a goldfish.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I’m so sorry. I hope your pickup went smoothly. I keep a 40” size 1 circular in my travel bag for this exact reason. It’s so much easier to pick up with a smaller needle.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Cascade 220 and Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride are my two favorite yarns.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I print most patterns and then scribble all over them. I think the only one I haven’t is Grandma’s Dishcloth.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Here it is in use, from www.lesliewind.com (I got mine via Etsy). When not using, I have it on my left middle finger. I also cable without a needle for cables that are 4 sts or less wide.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I got a cable ring and it was a game changer.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

oh. That's a litlle ... jarring. I'd find a more muted color.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Pattern: Lacy Newborn 3 Months Baby Bonnet By: Erica and Eleanor Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton from the bottom of my stash 2/2

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I cast on a baby bonnet last night during D&D. It’s basically a 63s x40r square. It’s for my 37wk pregnant chiropractor who stops booking appointments after the 21st. Let’s see if I can get it done. I’ve had no #knitting mojo for so long. I’ve had a few fits and starts but nothing has stuck. 1/2

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I'll have to go download that issue. It's the only add on to my MAA subscription.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I just downloaded that pattern 20 minutes ago. I've seen the ads on other platforms for a commercial one, and there's no way I'm buying one when I have miles of yarn. Now to dig out something sqishy.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Awwwww. Thank you! The knitting mojo has been very low in the past few years, so I kinda dropped off the socials. I am ever so slowly climbing out.

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SnowCat MacDobhran @snowcatmacdobhran.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I’ve managed to snare a flock of starlings plus my local birds. When it warms up, I’m going to have to stop feeding everyone until they move on. I love them too, but they’ve eaten 100lbs (45kg) of bird food in less than 4 weeks.

Photo though a window of 4 bird feeders. A green house shaped seed feeder, a suet feeder with a tail prop, a seed log, and a little red cup for ball suet. The support rod is crooked. Five starlings are visible and one sparrow.

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