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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today in Canada is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Please check out the links available from our "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/fastenoff/na... #NDTR #inclusiveYarnCommunity #crochet #knitting

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's been a while, but I've been hard at work! I just put FOUR new cross stitch patterns onto my PayHip, all inspired by jokers from the game Balatro! Plus, my first ever pattern bundle where you can get all four for a discount. Check them out! stitchesandstringtheory.com/collection/b...

A picture of four framed cross stitches against a wood background. The cross stitches are in a horizontal row. The first on the left shows the Fibonacci joker, a gray spiral passing through blocks of blue and red. The next shows the Blueprint joker, a blue jester character against a multi-hued blue background reminiscent of architectural drawings. Third is the Gros Michel joker, featuring a banana on a spotted green and yellow background. Finally, is the Egg joker, an egg with a face against a plain background. This final joker has an Eternal sticker, a purple circle with a white infinity sign

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Craftivism opportunity! Knit the Rainbow will soon be starting their hand-made garment collection for homeless LGBT+ youth! #Knitting #Crochet 🧶

A purple and orange graphic stating:
Fall Garment Collection Launch
October 1st
Starting October 1st. You can send your donations to our new address:
700 W 192nd St
Apt 304
New York, NY 10040

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

One of my favorite examples of craftivism is happening right now: @gamesdonequick.com is on! Leveraging the power of fandom, video games, and fun to raise money for charity. Come watch people play video games really quickly for @msf.ca www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick #Craftivism #Speedrunning

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GamesDoneQuick - Twitch

SGDQ 2026 benefiting Doctors Without Borders — Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony !donate !schedule

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

When your nails match your project... This is the Ilana Camisole by Masha Ziablikova in the Willow base in the Velvet colorway from Tanis Fiber Arts. I splurged on this base after years of coveting and now that I know how nice it is, I'm not going to be able to hold back next year... #Knit 🧶 #Yarn

An in-progress knit tank top with vertical cable stripes. The top is being worked in a deep purple yarn and is lying flat on a desk. Resting on top of it is a white hand, with nails painted a deep purple

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sine-creates-art @sine-creates-art.com · 04/07/2026

My tarot series is >25% COMPLETE 🎉 Here's "0. The Fool" through "V. The Hierophant". Each = Graphite & 2.75 × 4.25 in. #b&wart #oc #ocsky #octarot #traditionalart #tarot2026

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Indie musicians, I just set up a NAS and want to cancel subscriptions. What's the best way to buy music digitally so as much of the money as possible goes to the artist and I can copy it to the NAS to replace Qobuz? I listen to a lot of music that doesn't release physically #Music #IndieMusic

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Six charity lap blankets done! The next six will be a different pattern, I think. These pin loom squares are pretty, but I'm too slow at making them #Weaving #PinLoom #Yarn 🧶 #Craftivism

Six small square blankets lying overlapping each other. Each blanket is made of 81 small squares in green, beige, brown, and gray and arranged in diagonal stripes. Each blanket also has a narrow border in dark gray yarn

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I have the opportunity to knit up a sample for @lavenderfiberco.bsky.social and these gorgeous skeins arrived today! This is the Vixen colorway and I'm absolutely in love. I'll definitely have to get some to use myself soon #Yarn 🧶 #Knitting #IndieDyers #HandDyedYarn

Two skeins of deep red yarn on a wooden background, with labels reading "Lavender Fiber Co."

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I haven't been very good this year about taking pictures of my finished objects, but here's Copper's new blankie: the Archie Blanket by Snufflebean Yarn in Lion Brand Pound of Love. It was a nice, mindless knit when my brain needed peace #Knit 🧶

A brown and white dog curled up on a dog bed with a muted teal, hand-knit blanket. He's looking up at the camera with pleading eyes

A close-up of the same blanket, showing a texture of intermixed garter stripes and ribbing

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Happy yarn mail! Every summer I've coveted the gorgeous Willow base from Tanis Fiber Arts and this year I finally grabbed a skein. This beautiful baby is going to become a summer tank top #Yarn 🧶 #IndieDyer #HandDyedYarn

A skein of dark red-purple yarn, with an information band reading "Tanis Fiber Arts Hand Dyed Yarn." Tucked under the yarn is a card with a handwritten note, "Thank you so much for your order Rachel! Happy stitching! Tanis"

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

My first attempt at shirring, for an Atleier Charlotte Auzou pattern. It definitely would have been faster to use shirring elastic, but I'm pretty pleased with it! #Sewing #Sewsky #HandmadeClothing #SlowFashion

A piece of fabric with Japanese cherry blossoms on a black background, sewn with many horizontal strips of elastic to cause the fabric to bunch together

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Receipts! My Thrive shawl pattern raised $52 last month for the Transgender Law Center! Thank you to everybody who purchased and made this donation possible. I hope you're enjoying making it as much as I did! #Knitting 🧶 #Craftivism

A sales graph, showing 8 pattern sales totalling $52 dollars

A donation receipt from the Transgender Law Center for a $52 donation

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

My MiL stole (with permission) the purse I had made myself, so I made a new one with this gorgeous fabric I got in Japan. This is the Teya Crossbody Bag from Green Apple Cottage #Sewsky #Sewing #Handmade

A tall, narrow purse in a light blue fabric featuring prints of The Great Wave off Kanagawa. A pale blue zipper crosses the front

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#Sewsky does there exist a presser foot for low-shank sewing machines for sewing really close to hardware? Something like a zipper foot, but even higher for getting close to D rings #Sewing #SewingMachine

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thinking about the Knit for Food fundraiser and wondering if a walk-a-thon fundraising model could be applied to knitting/crochet. Crafters sign up to craft during a specific time window and get people to pledge to donate per yard of yarn worked in that window #Craftivism #Knit #Crochet 🧶

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! My newest knitting pattern, Thrive, is live now on my PayHip! 100% of the proceeds from sales go to the Transgender Law Center, and the pattern is a celebration of trans joy, love, and gender euphoria stitchesandstringtheory.com/b/XebnY #TransJoy #Craftivism #Knit 🧶

A white woman with her back to the camera, holding the edges of a small shawl that is pressed against her back. The shawl is worked in gold yarn, and features a thick center cable with smaller cables branching off in both directions at regular intervals.

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Currently trying to buy: 1. Inexpensive acrylic yarn to make a dog blanket 2. Fat quarter bundles of tonal or batik print quilting cotton 3. Snap tape And I'll be damned if I can't find a single store selling even two of the three. I miss Joann

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Little sneaky peek at an upcoming pattern I'm working on #Knit 🧶

A PoV shot of a white hand holding a knit work in progress. The knit item is showing dark gray, with a light gray pattern of a plus and curved lines

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

#KnitSky What are your favorite fingering weight, male-body sweater patterns available off Ravelry? Bonus points for texture (cables, moss stitch, etc) #Knit 🧶

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

New craftivism pattern coming March 31, on the Trans Day of Visibility! Thrive is a single-skein, fingering weight shawl knitting pattern celebrating trans joy and gender euphoria. 100% of the proceeds of pattern sales will be donated to the Transgender Law Center. #Knit 🧶 #Craftivism #TransJoy

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#Knitsky I have a question specifically for busty knitters. I'm designing my first sweater pattern. Do you find it useful to have more stitches in front than in back when separating the sleeves from a circular yoke? Does that improve fit, or does the drape of the yoke make it unnecessary? #Knit 🧶

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Look at this handsome boy! This is the Dustland Pet Sweater from Westknits in Knit Picks Brava Sport #Knit 🧶

A brown and white beagle mix sitting on a gray bath mat, wearing a burgundy sweater knit in a variety of textures

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

It took longer than I had expected (did you know moving sucks up all your free time?) but I finally finished a set of balaclavas to send to Minneapolis protestors. Keep resisting #Knit 🧶 #Craftivism

Three dark gray, hand knit balaclavas lying on a wooden table

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

My choice of charities is now, upsettingly, even more relevant

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

#Knitsky is this a knit stitch I don't know or is it just woven? #Knitting #Knit 🧶

A close-up of a commercially made sweater sleeve in beige yarn with a crosshatch pattern

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Copper is keeping me company while I work on a set of balaclavas to send to Minneapolis protestors #Knit 🧶 #Craftivism

A POV shot of a lap. A brown and white dog has his head on the picture taker's thigh and his eyes are closed. On top of the dog, covering the rest of the lap, are a hand-knit blanket and an in-progress hand-knit balaclava in dark gray yarn. A stitch marker in the shape of "Fishbones," a weapon the character Jinx uses in the video game League of Legends

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I try not to cross the streams between this "real" account and my secondary "fandom" account, but here is a very cool example of Craftivism - donating fanfiction and fanart commissions to a charity auction. I've signed up to create three fanfiction pieces fandomtrumpshate.tumblr.com/post/8068429...

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FTH 2026 Signups Are Open!

Do you create fanart, fanfic, podfics, videos, or any other kind of digital fanwork? Do you have services you can offer your fellow creators such as betaing, typesetting, research, or sensitivity...

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 03/02/2026

Back to Black is back! @gamesdonequick.com’s annual fundraiser for Race Forward has returned for Black History Month. Last year, GDQ's @blackinaflash.bsky.social community of players raised $44K. They're back again, February 5-8, to speedrun through your favorite classic and latest video games.

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I'll be hosting another charity KAL starting March 31 (Trans Day of Visibility), raising money for the Transgender Law Center. Not currently planning on doing blog posts or giveaways, but if there are yarn dyers or pattern designers interested in a collab, please reach out! #Craftivism #Knitting 🧶

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I found a better tool for zine layout, so I redid a few of my past anti-fascism zines. These should look a little nicer when folded now, with better-centered text on each minipage. Pinning this post because I'll hopefully continue to add to the collection archive.org/details/anti... #Craftivism

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Assorted Antifascism Zines : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

A place for me to store assorted one-page anti-fascism zines for distribution. Currently contains:Spencer Sunshine's 40 Ways to Fight FascismACLU's Know...

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Thinking more about the Simple Sabotage Field Manual. It was informative but out of date. I want to compile a new list of ways to throw grit into the gears, and I would love help adding to it. Things like: "submit false reports to online snitch systems" #Craftivism #GoodTrouble #Antifascism

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Remember the Simple Sabotage Field Manual that got really popular on Project Gutenberg last year? I'm typesetting it for hand binding, but I'm also prepping to move so my printer and everything is packed. Any bookbinders on here willing to take the PDF and give it a shot? #Bookbinding #Craftivism

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 26/01/2026

Mutual Aid by Dean Spade is free on Libro for the next week (until 2/2). We know that books can't fix everything, but they can help us show up for and strengthen our communities. Our employee book club read this last year, leading to a great discussion. We hope that it helps others do the same 💗 ⏬

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I made a zine using information from @the-ilrc.bsky.social solidarity signs. You can find the pdf on the archive: archive.org/details/ilrc...

A wooden desk with a stack of unfolded zines, a stack of folded zines, one partially folded zine, a bone folder, and scissors.

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I bought myself a nice Midori paper journal to use as a planner this year, not realizing it had a cardstock cover and exposed binding. Did my first attempt at bookbinding to add a hardcover. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with how it turned out!

A blank journal with a white cardstock cover

The same journal, held up to show the spine, where the signatures and stitching are visible

The same journal, now with a black cloth cover and a dark blue decoration of the Wheel of the Year and the year 2026.

The top of the same journal to show the hand sewn blue and black headband and the addition of blue ribbon bookmarks

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

If you have some random skeins of yarn you won't use, find them a good home and put them towards a good cause! #Craftivism

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

When did I pass 600 followers?! I'll try to be better about posting more. I have a lot of new knitting patterns planned, including the charity make-along I was hoping to run this year, which got stuck in a test-knit bog. It's finally ready to release so I just have to figure out when

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Rachel | Stitches and String Theory @stitch-theory.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

I finished this year's pile of blankets to send to my aunt, who works in hospice. These are all the Baybee Blanket and Deep Forest Blanket Tunisian crochet patterns, both by @yarnandy.bsky.social and each one used one skein of Knit Picks Brava 500 #Crochet #TunisianCrochet #CharityCrochet 🧶

Two piles, each of six folded crocheted blankets. The left pile has two each in light gray, light green, and dark green. The right pile has two each in light blue, dark blue, and dark purple

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