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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I made a thing this weekend. My sewing skills are slowly coming back to me after a 15 year hiatus. But I’m loving it! And having to buy all new sewing supplies since I have donated or thrown away all that I had over the years. 💩. All good, tho. The sewing supplies today are far better.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Finding myself spending more time on Substack. Bluesky “Discover” feed is an echo chamber and full of clickbait. It seems no better than any other social media. Who knows….maybe I will fully migrate to Substack. 🧐

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Koreen Brennan @koreen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Just finished the Eleanora Mitts (by Marie Petra) for my daughter. In time for 88 degree weather. 🥵 Colorado is realllllllly confused as to what time of year this is supposed to be. We should still be dealing with snowstorms, not brutal heat waves.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Mmmmmm! Plate-cleaning good!! Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon recipe from NYT Cooking. I used halloumi instead of feta. I love the tooth squeak and taste of halloumi. 😋 Five star dish! Ten out of ten I will make this often!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I hope I finish this blanket some day.🤪 It is an 8 year WIP. Languishing away and recently brought out to try to make a modicum of progress. Here’s to hoping! 🥂. #knitting #knitsky #cozymemoriesblanket

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Morning lake walk. That is a Sockhead hat on my head with leftover sock and mohair yarns. The hubs is wearing the Norwegian Fairisle Snowflake Hat. Both were knitted years ago. 😄 #memade #knitsky #knitting 🧶

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Pinwheels and gingham! They turned out soooo cute! I actually want to make a lot more of the one on the left. I loved weaving these, but they do take quite a bit of time to weave with all of the pickup stick work on the front side of the heddle. #rigidheddleweaving #weaving

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Pinwheels and gingham. I’m loving these!! 8/4 cotton, 12 dent reed. #rigidheddle #rigidheddleweaving #weaving 🧶

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This made me giggle like an idiot 🤣 🧶 #knit #knitsky

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 16/02/2026

Can confirm.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Easy pickled beets and onions with dill. Cooling the brine down to room temperature here and then popping this jar in the fridge for four to five days. Golden beets, this time. Soooo yummy!!😋

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

If you ever wondered why handmade things are pricier, this is just part of the “why”. This is me preparing to do just a single row on a cotton dish towel I am weaving myself.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Knitters and crocheters, have you seen this? Over 700 people have knitted this just since this came out this month. Traditional resistance!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

This is a much slower process than plain weave. But the effect is amazing and satisfying! Pinwheel pattern in 8/4 Lofty Cotton, 12 dent reed, rigid heddle loom. You see plain weave at the start for the folded hem edge.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

This is the best way to celebrate a milestone birthday (60). With two days off from work and doing what you adore doing. These will be pinwheel dish towels. I have a load of 8/4 cotton to play with. 🧶🥰

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I just can’t anymore. I despise my country’s President and his entire Cabinet and staff at the deepest core of my being. I truly hope someone can magically appear to right this ship that is sinking like a lead weight to the bottom of the abyss. America is now a cesspool thanks to the POTUS.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

They turned out so much better than I even envisioned them! They still need ironing and sending off to my daughter for next Holiday Season. #rigidheddleweaving #weaving #rigidheddle

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

My buttons from Etsy finally arrived and they are perfect! Kaffe Fasset buttons. These just totally complete this cardigan!🧶🥰

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I struggled with my plaid design. It took me weeks to work out what I was trying to create. It was worth taking that time to plan this before executing. I love it!!! #rigidheddleweaving #weaving #rigidheddle

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Warping in the New Year! 🥂🍾🧶 A little late for Christmas plaid, but it’s getting made and then tucked away until next Christmas. 🎄🎁

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

They are finished! SandnesGarn Double Slippers in Cherry Red Fritids Garn. Felted and currently drying in a warm sunny window in my laundry room. They fit beautifully! And you can see from my current Double Slippers that it was past time to replace them. 😂🤣🧶

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

My Double Slippers (SandnesGarn pattern). They are ready to be felted. They look like clown shoes right now because they are so huge. 🤣 I’ll felt them in my washing machine tomorrow with a bunch of bath towels.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Let’s add sewing to the hobbies. I clearly don’t have enough to keep my hands busy. 🤣🪡🧵 Cotton/linen base, cotton top and lining. Leather straps. Box bottom. I impressed myself that I could do this. 🤪 Xmas gift!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This theory likely holds truth.🤣🧑🏻‍🎤👩🏻‍🎤

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Finally have a space to leave my sewing machine set up and it is resulting in a new project! 2/3rd finished knitting project bag. The straps won’t arrive until Monday, then I can finish this. Christmas gift! The pattern is by Erica Arndt. Her Easy Drawstring Squishy Bag #3. #sewing

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

One of my faves. Crispy green salad with pan seared halloumi. Mmmmm!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Northern Lights. I never get to see this where I live in the US! This is amazing! Gorgeous red! You can just see it flow to green down nearer the horizon, but there are too many houses and lights to get a good pic. Amazing!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Trying a new technique for the warping bar and front apron. Vinyl mini blind slats! So far the tension is better. The scarf is a cotton linen blend (5/2) warp and merino linen blend fingering weight singles for weft. 15 dent heddle.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

A successful Maker’s Market this evening! 🧶

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Being the daughter of an auto mechanic, I have some comfort in doing some of my own auto maintenance tasks. Last weekend, I replaced the cabin air filters on both of our Teslas. Had to dismantle part of the dash and center console, and contort myself, but I did it!

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

A chunky knit hat for the Art Show and Makes Market. I might make one more, too. Reverse colors from this one. No pom.

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Saturday weaving. Cloudy day. This is a perfect late afternoon activity. #weavesky #rigidheddleweaving #rigidheddle #weaving

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KnitWeaveCrochetLife @specialkholla.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Just finished, and wove in 200+ ends on this throw blanket for my daughter. All in superwash wool/nylon (85/15 and 75/25) sock yarn scraps, with KnitPicks Stroll as the neutral base yarn. It turned out so well that I am planning my next one! That would be my 3rd of these great all-seasons throws!

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