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@theluckyewe.bsky.social
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She/her Indie Yarn Dyer| Knitter | Spinner | Yarn Wrangler | New weaver| Full time PITA |🐑 Local Fleece | Official Ashford & Majacraft retailer | It's All About the Wool | Old bra-burner wondering why we're doing this all again www.theluckyewe.com

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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
The Lucky Ewe's inaugural workshop, Learn To Dye 101, was held. The studio was looking pretty schmick, as they say, and some great results were achieved. Sign up for the infrequent newsletter to hear more about future workshops and how you can join in the fun.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Free article - thanks to @thewoolchannel Clara Parkes for bringing this to my attention. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/f...
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A Risky Plan Made in America
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
In recent years, I have subscribed less to the celebration of the big marketing days, and the death of my mother 2 years ago makes the approach of Mother's Day even more poignant for me. open.substack.com/pub/milkkart...
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The Emotional Blind Spots of Brand Social
A guest essay on why Mother’s and Father’s Day posts still miss the mark.
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Lynn @lynnal.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
No paywall on this article. I rarely post anything that reflects my political sentiments, mostly because others can articulate my feelings better than I. The amount of $$ raised by The Felon makes me sick to my stomach
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Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling His Own Record (Gift Article)
The staggering amount, disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission, was driven by corporate America’s eagerness to win the president’s favor.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
A huge announcement from Brooklyn Tweed.
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Celebrating Our Journey: Brooklyn Tweed’s Next Chapter
Dear Friends, We're reaching out today with important news—and hearts filled with gratitude. Beginning in June 2025, Brooklyn Tweed will return to its roots as a pattern-only design company, transitio...
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The space is coming together
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#wipwednesday Cardigan blocked and awaiting buttons, log cabin square for a blanket, the sock from hell and a comfort knit face cloth. Buttons are vintage from stash. @melbournecitydye.bsky.social dyed almost all the yarn for the cardi (I did the dark green) - a tiny portion
A hand knit cardigan in shades of green is shown with a selection of vintage butt A moody pink and orange square, hand knit and destined to become a blanket. A half finished sock rests on the knitting needles waiting to be completed. The sock is knit in a warm burnt orange coloured wool. Comfort knitting a face cloth in a dark taupe coloured organic cotton.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Cable ties - what’s not to love? These house numbers have been waiting a year for installation. Guess a year must be my ‘ffs, I’ll do it myself’ threshold.
A chicken wire and wooden fence with metal numbers 229 affixed with black cable ties. The ties are barely visible
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
#fibersky #indieyarndyer #tasmania Pretty easy to figure out where some of my colour inspo comes from. I love this time of year, but really dislike the early sunsets. Cloverleaf Corriedale combed top, grown & processed in Victoria, hand dyed in Tasmania.
The coiled braid of fibre reflects the colour of the landscape behind it - golden browns and greens. A braid of fibre for hand spinners, coloured in teals, greens &golden browns laid out on a prop box waiting for its close up
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
#wipwednesday #knitsky Slim pickings this week as the studio has once again taken over my life. Cardigan still waiting to be blocked. I found 3 projects bags with one finished sock in them & o e bag with one mitt so I decided to cast on the second one. Comfort knitting is all I can do atm.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
#wipwednesday #knitsky Almost missed it again. Cardigan is up at the house waiting to be blocked so I started a beanie for a friend. Yarn is @gorwoollenmill.bsky.social La Bella 8 ply, pattern is Dustland Cap.
A soft gray hand knit cap, halfway completed, rests in a woman’s lap. The woman is wearing well worn jeans.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Recorded yesterday, Ep 1 of the Maxine Report, which was promised a few months back. Maxine is the name some new friends gave me when I was at the Ashford retreat last Nov because they said I wasn't a 'karen'. Downloaded the new-to-me editing software & spent a few hours learning how to use it.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Ten more rows left on my extra long cuff. Cardi has bumped all other projects to the back of the queue. Button band is next, and I will be singing the button band song that I made up. Song is sung to the tune of the muffin man as sung by Adam Lambert imitating Cher.
A dark green cuff rests on a bright white desk.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#wipwednesday Cardigan-on the final few rounds of the 2nd sleeve, baby blanket finished except for weaving in ends and some skeins waiting for shop photos and label.
A cardigan is laid out artfully on a wood floor, each stripe a different shade of green. A pastel rainbow of cotton yarn makes up this cot sized blanket   Jewel toned skeins of blue and purple yarn glow in the setting sunlight.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
#showmeyourknits green week. My all the greens cardigan. Yarn is Cheviot, mostly dyed by @melbournecitydye.bsky.social but the dark green cuffs dyed by me. Pattern is the classic cardigan by tin can knits. My tension is all over the place, there’s twisted stitches and mistakes everywhere. I love it
A green striped cardigan, hand knit and riddled with character nestled in the knitters lap.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Today’s meet and greet is with Gravy. He is the middle man of the 3 Ami-goats (oh goddess, I made a goat pun). Of the 3, he is the most even tempered and laid back.
Close up of a young Boer goat. White body, and a white patch on his face with slightly shorter horns.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
#wipwednesday Blanket almost finished. Currently playing yarn chicken with the bind off. All other projects have been put on hold while I’m finishing this one. This cotton is so soft and fun to work with. #knitsky
A small rainbow coloured blanket covers a woman’s lap, knitting needles on pause for a bit.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
WIP Wednesday- my 3 active knitting wips (there’s a few languishing in project bags) plus crochet, weaving and spinning wips. Do you keep wips in diff parts of your house and/or workspace? Level of energy also dictates level of completion. Cardigan-sofa wip Sock / desk wip Baby blanket / studio wip
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
If this was a knitting pattern I would knit it. Anybody?
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Today, for the first time in close to a year, I stopped doing and took some time to “look down”. Thanks to @franklinhabit.bsky.social for the inspo.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
WIP Wednesday. I’m ignoring the cardigan and working on this sock in between bouts of cleaning Yarn is non s/w merino/lincoln blend from New Zealand and part of an experiment to see how long non s/w socks will last. Knitting on 2mm dpns.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I’m so looking forward to my information survey tonight when I can tell them how I feel about both parties kissing Cheeto’s arse
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Sharing some positive thoughts. 🫖
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Did I finish the sleeve today? No I did, however cast on a new sock.
A woman holds a green striped knitted cardigan in her lap, with the partially completed sleeve in the foreground. The beginnings of hand knit sock, in brightly coloured orange.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Sincerely tempted to stay up until 1 am and finish this sleeve however I know that will only end in tears. I’ll just get up at 5am instead. Pattern The Classic Sweater by Tin Can Knits. Yarn by @melbournecitydye.bsky.social Because indie dyers buy other dyers yarn #knitter #notsuperwash
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Came across this little doco on the youtubes. youtu.be/n6cx7O_9tF4?...
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Knit with Love | Full Documentary
YouTube video by Pioneer PBS
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Can we put these boycotts on a loop? I live in Australia so I can do all of them except Walmart.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
WIP Wednesday. I’m on the first sleeve. Pattern is The Classic Cardigan from Tin Can Knits. Yarn is non super-wash Cheviot hand dyed by the lovely Pauline of @melbournecitydye.bsky.social #knitting #supportyourmates #womenownedbusiness #localwool
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Regrettably, I have had to cancel workshops scheduled for the weekend of March 22 - 23. Anyone who purchased a ticket has been refunded; I am extremely sorry to disappoint anyone.
Graphic announcing the cancellation of a weekend of workshops.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Some scenes from the recent Ag Show held in Chudleigh TAS. This lovely group of Border Leicesters were shorn as part of the shearing competition. A great day was had by all, except perhaps for the first sheep, which found itself in a slightly awkward position.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Paywall free link www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/a...
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11,000 Years of Designer Sheep (Gift Article)
According to a new exhibition in Amsterdam, centuries of human intervention turned the animal into “a wool-producing machine with ears and eyes.”
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Welcome Biscuit, Gravy and Zy to The Contrary Goat Farmlet. We’re not big enough to be a Farm and until I get the water sorted out, we can’t put sheep in the other paddock. Zy is the largest of the 3, and he thinks he’s in charge. Biscuit is the baby at 4 months old and Gravy is the middle goat
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
I am reposting this because: A) although I would like to run from politics it is obvious I can’t; and B) people need to remember
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Difficult to see the smoke wafting around the unit, however trust me when I tell you the smell of a burning motor is something you won’t forget any time soon. Brand new vacuum cleaner heading back to the Big Box hardware store for replacement.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
WIP Wednesday - From September through today, I’m still plodding along on the cardigan. Another 12 rows then ribbing and then on to the sleeves. Of course I will run out of the darker green before I get to the sleeves. #knitter #indiedyedyarn #knittersgottaknit #tincanknits
A partially knit sweater in a woodsy green rests on the knitters knee. The sweater has grown quite a bit and now completely covers the knitters knees.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
A little before /after action. This room is 90% complete. Still needs skirting boards,architraves, thresholds, door reinstalled, bogging and a bit of paint touch ups. So close to finishing.
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knitty® | editor, Amy Sadler @knitty.com · 12/02/2025
I know we're here already, but I wrote a thing about here for out there. Feel free to share! craftindustryalliance.org/bluesky-for-...
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Bluesky for Craft Businesses: A Quick Start Guide - Craft Industry Alliance
Bluesky offers decentralized social media with user control, chronological feeds, and no algorithm interference.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This morning I received an email from a supplier announcing a new item they are making. It’s an obvious knock off I’ve seen another maker selling and it gave me the major sh$ts. Ffs, at least say ‘this is our take on a great idea we saw” instead of acting like you had an original idea.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Apparently I’ve always had a thing for goats. Here’s a pic of me making silly goat noises at a cutie from 5 years ago. The shawl/scarf I’m wearing features in a lot of my photos. I didn’t realise I’ve had it for so long.
A silver haired woman makes little kissy  sounds at a baby miniature goat. The goat, being a wise creature, steadfastly ignores the woman.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I’m gonna pack a bag.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Contemplating a weekend in Mole Creek? Here’s an excellent reason to come visit the stunning Meander Valley in Northern Tasmania. Workshops at the new Lucky Ewe studio. New subscribers to the newsletter will get an email with a special discount code.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
It’s Saturday and the weekend weather is that it’s going to be hot as hell here in TAS-good dyeing & drying weather. A pan of the colour I like to call Angry Vagina fresh out of the oven.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
We have a small supply of Golding birdseye maple RingSpindles™ in store. These beautifully balanced spindles are amazing. The matte black finished rings are maintenance free, and the spindles an occasional rub with some good furniture oil. #spindles #spinning #indiedyers
A birdseye maple handcrafted spindle rests atop a ball of hand dyed yarn. 
#spindles #spinning #yarn 
https://www.theluckyewe.com/products/golding-birds-eye-maple-ringspindles%E2%84%A2
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Side view of a dahlia in my garden. First year at this house, so I have not planted any new things yet. I give myself a year of grace on new gardens. I want to see how the sun travels across the land, how the wind blows and how much rain falls. Heavy frosts early this year decimated the peonies
Side view of a dahlia. The petals are a deep coral fading out to an orange pink, with a artsy blurred background.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I guess why I’m trying to say is when you stop learning you might as well be dead.If you think your little part of the fibre world should only be what your neck of the woods is doing then you’re missing out on a lot. New things, be they social apps or craft skills are not hard, they’re just new. End
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I started on social media to stay in touch with family. That aspect of it is separate from my business. I like to see what creative people are making in other parts of the world. The world of fibre is not limited to one country. Expand your horizons and knowledge. Learn everything you can. 2/
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Why do we need social media? Today I posted on fb that I was transitioning my social media to Bluesky. I do not care for the recent changes made by fb and instagram. Threads, while slightly kinder than IG is still owned by meta. If you think that will be any better I have a bridge you can buy. 1/
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Have just had a fb follower complain because 'everything on bluesky is american or not craft related'. Hopefully they won't figure out how to follow me here.
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The Lucky Ewe @theluckyewe.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
The weekend of 22 - 23 March is the grand opening of The Lucky Ewe studio, and also our first series of workshops to prep us for knitting season here in the southern hemisphere. You can find details about the first series of workshops here www.theluckyewe.com/collections/...
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