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Happy National Badger Day! Badgers dig burrows called "setts" that can be old as 100 years with 40 entrances! 🧶 Knit badger themed #knitting patterns from my woodland animal post intheloopknitting.com/woodland-ani...

1. Miss Barlow Badger cute and cuddly animal toy. Designed by Jem Weston. Free pattern.
2. Badger Purse with paws, tail, and flap shaped like badger head. Designed by Kirsti Hallamaa. Free pattern.
3. 5449 Badger Pullove rbaby sweater with adorable badger faces and shoulder fastening for easy dressing. Designed by Sirdar. Free pattern.
4. Woodland Animals Mitts with Badger face. The woodsy association designed by tiny owl knits

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy Birthday to Charlie Brown and friends! #OnThisDay, October 2, in 1950, the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz made its first appearance. #otd 🧶 Knit your favorite Peanuts characters with these free #knitting patterns intheloopknitting.com/various-movi...

Collage of knitting projects:
Charlie B doll in yellow shirt with zigzag. Designed by Sara Hall.
Peanut Shape Dog inspired by famous beagle with floppy ears and spots. Designed by Kathy Pieprzyk.
Woolstash is a cute little yellow bird. Designed by Sara Hall. Pictured project by Lisia Designs.

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NosferaPru @prufrockluvsong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Please stop calling me on my phone that's not what it's for

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Lynette M. Burrows @lynettemburrows.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Now recovered enough from vacation to realize #BOTD September 23, 1838 in Homer, Ohio Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927) was the 1st female #Presidential candidate. Her candidacy, not the most favorable, opened the doors for other #female candidates. #history lynettemburrows.com/the-first-fe...

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The First Female Presidential Candidate Spent Election Day in Jail - Lynette M. Burrows

Fifty years before women could vote, Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927) the first female Presidential candidate spent election day in jail.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's World Rhino Day, a day to celebrate and raise awareness about the magnificent endangered rhinoceros. 🧶 Knit these cuddly rhinos from #knitting patterns on my African animals post intheloopknitting.com/african-anim...

1. Rhino Baby rhinoceros stuffie standing on two legs by window. Designed by Claire Garland. Free pattern.
2. Rafiki the Rhino in orange. Designed by Georgina Manvell and Suzannah Holwell. Free pattern.
3.Rhinoceros Hat with knit ears and horns. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch. Free pattern.
4. Rhino Baby Booties with horns and ears on top of foot. Designed by Emma Whittle

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Hobbit Day! September 22 is the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and therefore designated as Hobbit Day ...one day to celebrate them all! 🧶 These Hobbit #knitting patterns and more are on my Lord of the Rings inspired post intheloopknitting.com/lord-of-the-...

1. Bilbo and Frodo Baggins dolls designed by The Knit Guru. Free patterns.
2. Wandering Scarf with the words Not All Who Wander Are Lost from The Fellowship of the Ring. Designed by K Rubal. Free pattern.

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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I always wondered where the black cat with the nail file meme came from. And it's narrated by Tim Curry. 😻 I've heard they're going to re-release this ad.

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Cravendale Milk. Tim Curry

YouTube video by GodIsJamesMason

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Not sure what's wrong with me today but surely I can fix it by scrolling for a couple more hours.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 60th Anniversary to Star Trek! I remember watching that first #StarTrek episode on September 8, 1966, never dreaming that we would be celebrating Star Trek 60 years later. 🧶 Knit Star Trek #knitting patterns like these from my Trek themed post intheloopknitting.com/trek-inspire...

Collage of knitting patterns:
1. USS Enterprise knit toy against a space background. Designed by. Jule Vintersju. Pictured project is by heatherhahn. Free Pattern
2. Trek Girl Dress shows two officers in a transporter wearing the iconic “uniform” dress, Designed by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr. Free with Kindle Unlimited
3. Live Long and Keep Warm Hat is a knit Vulcan wig hat with ears designed by Becca Sundel. Free Pattern
4. To Boldly Go Socks with the Starfleet insignia. Designed by StitchyDragon Creates. Free Pattern

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I absent-mindedly cooked the wrong dinner from the freezer AND added the wrong extra seasoning so I'm now eating fettucine alfredo seasoned with tamari sauce. (And, no, it was not a happy mistake.) How's your evening going?

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Rice Truck Day to all who observe

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (2?) has a rather special shiny black feather in her hand. She's flouncing through the shampoo aisle of a supermarket. Flitting her feather here. Flapping it there. Beaming and whispering: "Magic! Magic! Magic!" as she goes. (1)

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Lynette M. Burrows @lynettemburrows.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#OTD It’s Emma M. Nut Day. Who the heck is Emma Nutt? She is unofficially the world’s first female telephone operator hired on this day, September 1, 1878 by Alexander Graham Bell himself. (Her sister became the second one.) #funfact #history #herstory time.com/4011936/emma...

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Emma Nutt: The Woman Who Made History by Answering the Phone

Sept. 1, 1878: Emma Nutt becomes the first female telephone operator

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Lily Tomlin! One of my favorite Grace and Frankie scenes is when Frankie (Tomlin) brings out her Conflict Resolution Sweater, a two person pullover to encourage communication. This unique sweater was designed and hand-knit by Franke Santos. 🧶 Read more mailchi.mp/intheloopkni...

Lily Tomlin as Frankie looks on bemused at Sol and Robert who are wearing one striped sweater that is actually a tandem sweater with four sleeves. They are facing each other in the sweater with both their heads coming out of the enlarged neckline. They both look frustrated. The sweater is brightly striped in red, gold, turquoise, and blue.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Pro tip: If you think you're running out of clothes, check your dryer. (Please don't ask how I know.)

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Some great quick tips to stay grounded and productive in your day from @alexg.bsky.social

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Gak! I'm only attending @laworldcon.bsky.social virtually and yet I have 7 (!) panels I want to attend in the next timeslot. (Thankfully, it looks like most are being recorded for replay later.)

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy World Rock Paper Scissors Day! The first known variation of the game is from China in 1600. It's game on with #knitting patterns for mitts & a bib with the Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock version invented by Sam Kass & Karen Bryla 🧶 From my games post intheloopknitting.com/games-knitti...

1. Rock, Paper, Scissors Mitts knit with a scroll of paper on the palm, a rock on the thumb, and a pair of scissors on the top of the hand. Designed by Annie Watts.
2. Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock Reversible Baby Bib featuring the expanded game invented by Sam Kass and Karen Bryla and popularized by Big Bang Theory. Designed by wipinsanity

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy National Toilet Paper Day! To celebrate this essential of life, here's a #knitting pattern for a Book Reader Toilet Paper Holder designed by Carol L Hladik. From my book lover pattern post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/book-and-boo...

A toilet paper roll with black and white striped wrap sits in a knit cozy that looks like it's sitting on the "throne" and has arms and legs. The arms are holding a book. This is sitting on a bookshelf with lots of books.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Happy Hashtag Day! #OnThisDay August 23, in 2007, the first hashtag appeared on social media, an idea by Chris Messina to make it easier to search for topics. Celebrate with #knitting patterns with hashtag motifs like these from my symbols pattern post 🧶 #otd intheloopknitting.com/symbols-and-...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. Hashtag Blanket knit in mosaic grid pattern in slip stitch colorwork. Designed by Bernat. Free Pattern.
2. Winston Tweed Tie showing a narrow scarf with hashtag motifs. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. Free Pattern.
3. Hashtag Jacket with hood and the hashtag symbol on the front and striped sleeves. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Free Pattern.
4. Hashtag Cowl in pink and yellow with an overall hashtag pattern. Designed by Tanis Gray for Knitty. Free Pattern.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy National Aviation Day, celebrated on the birthday of Orville Wright, born #OnThisDay August 19, in 1871. ✈️ 🧶 Knit the friendly skies with these #knitting patterns for plane and jet toys and blankets on my transportation post intheloopknitting.com/planes-train...

Collage of knitting projects.
1. Airplane Blanket and Toy design by Patons shows a bed with a blue blanket and colorful planes. On top of the blanket is a knit blue airplane toy. Free pattern.
2. A closeup version of the airplane toy in first pic. Toy project by KnittingSM.
3. Up Up and Away Jet Plane is a blue and white toy sitting on books. Designed by Amanda Berry.
4. Airplanes Baby Blanket with plane motifs in knit and purl stitches. Designed by ByMenyDesigns.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy National Potato Day! The beloved spud was first cultivated in South America as early as 8000 BC. If you love potatoes, you'll love these potato #knitting patterns from my August Celebrations page 🧶🥔 intheloopknitting.com/august-celeb...

1. Potato Doodle Cowl features stranded motifs of russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, French fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, potato chips, hashbrowns, and tater tots. Designed by Jamie Lomax. Pictured project by Seaturtlegrrl. Free pattern.
2. Baked Potato knit toy with knit pat of butter. Also loaded version with knit sour cream dollop and embroidered toppings Designed by Tatyana Grigoryan. Free pattern.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Time to show off the goodies I won in the @romancingthevote.com auction. I received this gorgeous Love is Love Progress flag crocheted by Marie Barnes shortly after the auction. Pictures do not do it justice. It is stunning. 1/2

Crocheted Pride Progress Flag with rainbow stripes. Each stripe has "Heart IS Heart" in eyelets. On the left side is the progress triangle with a white triangle bordered by pink, blue, brown, and black stripes.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy World Elephant Day! Celebrate your love of elephants by #knitting elephant themed patterns like these from my elephant pattern post 🧶 🐘 intheloopknitting.com/elephant-kni...

1. Oliphaunt Elephant Toy designed by Cristina Bernardi Shiffman Pictured project by mariflori with elephant and calf. Free pattern.
2. Elephant Lovie. Thora Bey designed this blanket buddy with elephant head and legs and blanket body. Free pattern.
3. Gramminal Elephant Hat with ears, trunk, and optional crown knit separately. Excerpted from Gramma Nancy's Animal Hats (and Booties Too!) by Nancy Nielson. Free pattern.
4. Elephant shaped mat created from strips of different colored squares that are seamed and sewn to batting for a patchwork effect. Designed by Linda Moorhouse. Free pattern.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Eclipse knits! For all our friends who will be experiencing the solar eclipse on August 12, here are some eclipse themed #knitting patterns from my eclipse pattern post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/eclipse-knit...

1. Solar Eclipse Knit Hat with phases of the eclipse in stranded colorwork. Designed by Heidi Arjes.
2. Total Eclipse Shawl depicting the progress of the eclipse of the sun using stranded colorwork and an intarsia dark circle for the moment of totalit. Designed by Rachael Huffman. Free pattern.
3. Dragon Eclipse Blanket is a double knit blanket inspired by the legend of a dragon eating the sun. Designed by Tania Richter. Pictured project by icanhasyarn,
4. Sun With Eclipse Glasses. Sun toy softie wearing dark glasses that remind me of eclipse glasses. Sunshine in My Pocket designed by Vy Tran. Free pattern.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Great tips for opening up your creative inspiration (as usual) from @lynettemburrows.bsky.social . I am going to try several of these tips. #creativity #writing

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today we celebrate Elizabeth Zimmermann, #knitting icon and "Opinionated Knitter" (aren't we all?), born August 9, 1910. Her innovations include the Pi Shawl, Moebius twist, i-cord, and more. #otd Read my favorite EZ story & find EZ inspired patterns on my newsletter 🧶 mailchi.mp/intheloopkni...

Photo from the Knitting Workshop series depicting Elizabeth Zimmermann knitting in front of a giant yarn stash. Quote Knit on with confidence
and hope, through all crises.
Elizabeth Zimmermann

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House of 1000 Fionas @cogentanalysis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Can't tell if this is pre-menopause, or just the ill effects of this ring I'm carrying to Mordor

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The first electric traffic signal was installed on this day, August 5, in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio by its inventor James Hoge. #otd Green means go...get these traffic light inspired #knitting patterns like these on my post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/traffic-ligh...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. Traffic socks with traffic lights on the cuffs and a crosswalk on the instep. Designed by Melisa Rintala.
2, Traffic Signal Hat featuring a traffic light, racing checks, and corrugated ribbing that looks like roads. Designed by Caty Bach. Free pattern.
3. Vroom Vest by Valerie Beard shows a boy wearing a street inspired vest with a double-yellow cable stripe, traffic signal pockets, and tire track ribbing.
4. Car Blanket by Amy Bahrt shows rows of colorful cars and trucks driving down streets with traffic lights.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Today we celebrate the creator of the Venn Diagram, John Venn, who was born on this day August 4, in 1834. #otd These #knitting patterns were inspired by the Venn diagram and are on my math pattern post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/math-inspire...

1. Venn Scarf inspired by Venn diagrams knit with overlapping circles with colorwork to create the intersection of colors. Designed by Ella Austin.
2. Circle Venn Diagram coasters featuring colorful intersecting circles or squares. Designed by knitvana.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I voted! One good thing about Missouri is we can amend the constitution with a majority vote. Of course, the Rs are trying to take that away today. Pictured I Voted Cup Cozy designed and knit by Jamie Lomax. Free knitting pattern on Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

I Voted Cup Cozy with I VOTED in duplicate stitch in blue and red on white background with stripes of red and blue above and below. Designed and knit by Jamie Lomax. Free knitting pattern

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Adam Rawnsley @arawnsley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Need a great way to start your day? I was chuckling out loud as I read SIDEQUESTED by @kbspangler.com this morning. What a lot of fun! "Peony, I found an eyeball for you." 😂

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie was released on this day, August 1, in 2014 and we learned a new love language, "I am Groot." #otd These free #knitting patterns for Baby Groot are on my Marvel hero post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/m-hero-knitt...

1. I Am Groot is a rolypoly baby tree toy inspired by the baby Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy. Designed by Alexander Walker, Free pattern.
2. Baby Groot with detailed trunk and root ball. Designed by
Amber L. Uphoff. Free pattern.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy National Sunflower Day! These sunny flowers are a source of beauty and food, as well as a symbol of hope for peace. Bring ever-blooming sunflowers into your life with #knitting patterns like these from my sunflowers and peace post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/sunflower-pe...

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy National Spider-Man Day! The hero created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee first appeared in August 1962. With great power comes great knitting patterns. Find Spider-Man #knitting patterns like these on my Marvel hero post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/m-hero-knitt...

1. Web Spinner Jacket and Hat. Boy wearing a jacket with Spider-Man mask and web motifs as well as a hat with spider motifs. Designed by Irene Johnston. Free pattern.
2. Spider-Man Blanket shows a baby lying on a circular blanket with red and blue stripes and a black web design. Designed by Annen Blogi. Free pattern.
3, Spider-Man Lovey with a circular body with web and stripes and Spider-Man head. Designed by Meemoodolls.
4. Spider-Man Toy is a small doll. Designed by Stana D.Sortor.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#OTD, July 30 in 1935, the first Penguin Book paperback was released by Allen Lane who wanted to publish quality books in an affordable format. This free #knitting pattern for a baby sweater with the Penguin logo by Sarabeth Hall is on my book lover post 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/book-and-boo...

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Happy International Tiger Day! TIL that each tiger's stripes are unique as fingerprints. Celebrate tigers with knitting patterns like these from my big cat post #knitting 🧶 intheloopknitting.com/big-cat-knit...

1. Tiger Sweater knit with glorious colorwork tiger and striped corrugated rib collar. Designed by Ruth Herring for WWF. Free pattern.
2. Tiger Blanket with a stalking tiger in knit and purl stitches. Designed by KnitSewMake.
3. Tigeropolis Set including these Tiger family stuffies and friends These are the official patterns for the characters in the book, Tigeropolis published by Belle Media. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. Free pattern.
4. Tiger Cushions featuring a Tiger Paw, Tiger Stripes, and Tiger Face. Designed by Debbie Bliss.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Happy Rain Day! #OTD, July 29, 1874, Penn. pharmacist William Allison began tracking rainfall every July 29, because a customer said it always rained on his birthday, a record that's still kept. 🧶 Celebrate with rain themed knitting patterns like these intheloopknitting.com/weather-knit...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. Cloud with Raindrops shows a cloud shaped softie with a smiling face with colorful knit raindrops hanging below. Free pattern.
2. Rain, Rain, Go Away Hat by Laura Reinbach is a hat with blue raindrops falling on blue umbrella. Free pattern.
3. Water Cycle Socks by Tami Sheiffer is a blue sock knit with lace raindrops falling to waves on the heel. Free pattern.
4. Little Rain Cloud Sweater by Clea Romeo shows a baby wearing a gray pullover with a smiling white cloud on the front and white raindrops.

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Chris Naish - Admiral Wonderboat Comics @admiralwonderboat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

we 👏 need 👏 a 👏 solution!

Jen: I'm cranky, I feel crummy, and I don't know why!!
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Admiral: Have you eaten much?
Jen: No
Admiral: Have you drank enough water?
Jen: Probably not.
Admiral: So...
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Jen: So what?
Admiral: So maybe those are clues to explain it?
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Jen: I need a solution, not a RIDDLE!

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Rosalind Franklin, the chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA, was born #otd July 25, 1920. Her work helped refine the double helix model, tho she went uncredited for years. 🧶Celebrate with DNA inspired knitting patterns like these from my science post intheloopknitting.com/science-knit...

1. Free Baby’s First DNA Model double helix softie. Designed by Kimberly Chapman. Pictured project by kittyvonditty
2. Free DNA Scarf knit with a a cable modeled after the double helix of DNA. Designed by June Oshiro. Pictured project by 1les
3. Free DNA Sweater Shell tank top with double helix cable framed with diamond and torchon lace patterns. Designed by Chris O'Brien. Pictured project by OctopusKnits
4. DNA Beanie Hat with cable and textured patterns inspired by the helix structure of the DNA molecule. Designed by AlisFiberArts.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Snakes on the brain! It's World Snake Day! There are 3500 species of snakes on every continent except Antarctica and only 600 are venomous. 🧶 These friendly knit snakes are knitting patterns from my reptile blog post intheloopknitting.com/reptile-knit...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. Striped Snake by Sarah Ann Thompson is a blue stake with red and yellow stripes.
2. Snake Bookmark by Frankie Brown is a curving green flat snake on a book.
3. Snake Coil Cowl by Ariel Woods. A child wears a knit snake coiled several times around neck.
4. Snake-a-licious Sweater by tiny owl knits with cable pattern like lined up snakes with chevron shaped cables forming the body leading to a diamond cable shaped had, and a tongue at the bottom.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Here's a reason to smile! The Smiley Face artist, Harvey Ball, was born #OnThisDay July 10, 1921. He created the icon to raise morale at an insurance company. 🧶Here are Smiley knitting patterns from my symbols post, including a shawl by @yarnz2go.bsky.social intheloopknitting.com/symbols-and-...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. Smiley Bobble Beanie Hat by madmonkeyknits has a yellow smiley face on front and yellow pompom.
2. All Smiles Shawl with smiley faces in stranded colorwork on a crescent shaped shawl. Designed by Petra Breakstone.
3. Smiley Face Cloth by Knit a Little Store is a knit yellow square with smiley face in eyelets.
4, Make me smile beanie by Sandra Jäger is a hat with rows of smiley faces in stranded colorwork.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Let's celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune, born #OnThisDay July 10 in 1875. Among her amazing accomplishments were founding a hospital, creating a college, and working with 4 presidents. Read more about her in this post by @lynettemburrows.bsky.social #BlackHistory lynettemburrows.com/mary-mcleod-...

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Mary McLeod Bethune Lights the Way Even After Death

She grew from poverty and ignorance into a woman who changed the world. Most of all, Mary McLeod Bethune lights the way even after death.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Happy Capy! Today is National Capybara Day in honor of this social South American animal who is also the the largest living rodent. 🧶 Celebrate with capybara knitting patterns on my South American animal knitting post intheloopknitting.com/south-americ...

Three knitted capybara toys.
1. The friendly capybara Otis designed by Cheryx is a cute capybara living its best life wearing an alligator floatie with a red bird on its head.
2. Free pattern for capybara in browns on four legs designed by Luna Adelt.
3. Free pocket sized capybara with yellow scarf designed by Mou Mou Knits.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Pop Start! #OnThisDay, July 9, in 1962, Andy Warhol debuted his Campbell’s Soup Cans paintings, helping to launch the Pop Art Movement. 🧶 These knitting patterns inspired by Warhol's art from Deborah Tomasello and Steve Plummer are on my July celebrations post intheloopknitting.com/july-celebra...

1. Pop Top. Woman wearing a hat with rows of red and white cans labeled Soup on the crown and red and white corrugated rib brim. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
2. Marilyn Monroe Illusion wall-hanging or cushion was inspired by Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe silkscreen prints. The illusion is created by knitting ridges of different colors so when you look at the piece from the front you see 4 "solid" color blocks but when you view from the side, the picture is revealed. Designed by Steve Plummer.

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#OnThisDay July 8, in 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field reported that the military had recovered a "flying disc" near Roswell NM, sparking speculation about alien visitors. 🧶 Enjoy close encounters of the knitting kind with patterns like these on my space post intheloopknitting.com/space-knitti...

Collage of knitting projects:
1. UFO Baby Sweater. Child wearing a sweater with flying saucers around yoke with light beaming out of the bottom of them. Designed by Bernat.
2. Alien Autopsy toy or diorama of an extraterrestrial opened up to reveal internal organs. Designed by Emily Stoneking.
3, Space Mobile featuring toy flying saucers, rockets, little green man, astronaut, sun, and planets by Amanda Berry.
4. Purr-anormal Activity Alien Cat Dishcloth features a whimsical idea of what an extraterrestrial feline would look like. Designed by Yarnspirations

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Carp-e diem on National Koi Day! Today we celebrate koi fish in honor of Hanako, a beloved Koi who reportedly lived to the age of 225 years and died #OnThisDay July 7, in 1977. 🧶 Celebrate with these koi themed knitting patterns from my fish pattern post intheloopknitting.com/fish-knittin...

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Terry Matz @terrymatz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The iconic artist Frida Kahlo was born #OnThisDay July 6 in 1907. 🧶These free knitting patterns were inspired by Frida Kahlo's life and art intheloopknitting.com/inspiring-wo... 1/2

1, Frida's Bag inspired by Frida's self-portraits and photos knit in stranded colorwork. Designed by Dorothée Moulé.
2. Tiny Frida Kahlol pocket-sized doll with shawl, skirt, and flower braid in her hair. Designed by The Knitting Student.
3. What Would Frida Wear Tee inspired by Frida Kahlo’s traditional Tehuantepec-style Mexican tops,with a basketweave texture framing a colorful central panel of geometric mosaic knit designs and braids. Designed by Donna Druchunas for Knitty.

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