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Mullaneygem @mullaneygem.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Replacement post for my recent post with a very unfortunate typo. 🙈 Here is a test knit pretty texture made w lots of cables. Halfway point. Decreasing now. Color is green in rl. #justknitting 🧶 #knitsky

A lettuce green scarf with a textured stitch pattern is halfway
done. The elongated triangle rests on a gray and brown weathered wooden bench.

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Darning Needle Knits @darningneedleknits.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

#showmeyourknits cable week! I wear this cable knit hat all the time because I just love how it matches the fall aspens here in Colorado. #knitsky #knitcables

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WOOLSACK @woolsackuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I'm pretty sure this is what used to be called St Kilda laceweight. It's my absolutely favourite yarn for lace knitting- soft & drapey with character but none of the slipperiness that can make lace knitting challenging rather than enjoyable @blackeryarns www.blackeryarns.co.uk/british-bree...

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British Breeds Scottish Lace Pack - Blacker Yarns

Our new Limited Edition British Breeds Scottish lace pack contains 5 x 50g skeins of laceweight yarn.

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Here's a free knitting chart. Note that the squares are flattened the way knit stitches are shaped. If you use this chart to cross stitch, the motif will be stretched taller. I like it for a scarf. 🧶 #knit #knitting #thistlechart #knitsky #knitted #freechart #freepattern #thistle #colorchart #flower

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WOOLSACK @woolsackuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Wow! Well everyone has different preferences I guess... Personally I think it's fabulous - you've used a very subtly heathered yarn that's almost solid colour & with a smoothness that allows the cables to be clearly identified, so all very appropriate for the complexity of the texture.

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Alyssa Semczyszyn @asemczyszyn.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Gifted Harris Tweed wool, reclaimed from an old sweater. Plaited twill. I am adoring the texture. #weaving

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Olga Pecorelle @olgapecorelle.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Combing wool 🧶🐑

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luziadovalongo.bsky.social @luziadovalongo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Handspun Cheviot wool singles. Hand dyed with madder root. Handwoven and sewn into a cute skirt to match my handknit pullover sweater. #februarty #orange #weaving #spinning #fiberarts #yarn

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Psychoticstate @psychoticstate.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

When a tangle of sheep's wool catches your eye 👀 #Macro #Nature #Photography

A tangle of sheeps wool on a twig out in a field with dewdrops on it

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Susan DuBose @houseofbast777.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A 600-year-old medieval hat from Lappvattnet. The hat, which is made of felted sheep’s wool, was preserved in a bog. Now housed at the Västerbottens Museum in Sweden.

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Dr Liz O’Riordan @lizoriordan.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Latest knitting make - Aurora Cabin shawl by Stephen West

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 12/02/2025

🧶💾 Punch cards aren’t just relics of computing—they’re still powering knitting machines today! Discover how hobbyists & archivists are preserving this blend of tech + textile. ⁠ 🔗 blog.archive.org/2025/02/12/vanishi… ⁠ 🕳️ #VanishingCulture⁠

Quote tile with white text on an orange background: “[Knitting punch cards] are also, in the age of seemingly-endless proprietary software and terms and conditions, refreshingly punk, in a minimal computing, open-source sort of way…”

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WOOLSACK @woolsackuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Fascinating and informative lecture, but I had no idea he was going to mention my book, so that was a wonderful surprise. I did read his papers on St Kilda sheep as part of my research for the book and we've corresponded, but I didn't know he'd read the book Feel very honoured.....

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Cheekyredhead @cheekyredhead.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Now is the time to get yourself a yarn holder, if you don’t already have one! It will make knitting while protesting much easier. I want one from Lemonwood Fiber Tools www.etsy.com/shop/Lemonwo... Here is a picture of two that I already have. #preparingtoprotest #madamdefarge #knitting #knitsky

Two yarn holders I’ve had for years. So long that I can’t remember who made them. The black one is wrought iron and fits over your belt. The silver one hangs from your wrist.

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Mail is in & Highland Knits, Knitwear Inspired by the Outlander Series book by a group of designers from Interweave (used) is here. It looks good. More knitting inspo. 🧶 #knit #knitsky #knitted #knitting #highlandknits #outlander #claireoutlander #outlanderknits #rusticknits #outlanderfashion #book

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Lundy Wrap (Ravelry) A fave pattern which I’ve made many times 🧶 #knit

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Norfolkknitter @ellenjane.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Current WIP - 'Jingle' by Isabelle Kraemer in Sandnes Tynn Peer Gynt 😁 #knitting #SweaterWeather #showmeyourknits

The yoke of a handknitted sweater. Dark sage green hanging bauble motif on a marled mid grey background

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I can’t tell you how good this makes me feel to look at the textures on this piece 🧶 #knit

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OrkneyBoreray @orkneyboreray.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Anyone who enjoyed reading The Lost Flock may be interested in this in-person & on-line lecture by Professor Andrew Fleming FSA at @antiquaries.bsky.social I mentioned his research in the book. I anticipate this will be a very informative & enjoyable event www.sal.org.uk/event/st-kil...

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St Kilda: A Rosetta Stone for Early Sheep Races in the North-East Atlantic Region? - Society of Antiquaries of London

No fewer than three races of pre-modern sheep were introduced to St Kilda; in sequence, Soays, then Borerays, then St Kildas aka Hebrideans. This sequence may carry implications for the history of dom...

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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 21/01/2025

It was a pleasure to write this review of 'The Lost Flock' by Jane Cooper @orkneyboreray.bsky.social for @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social This is a book for anyone who likes a detective story with a bit of lambing and a bucket of sheep nuts #GoNative #OrkneyBoreray #ScottishDunface

A screenshot of a book review by Ruth Watson in The Scottish Farmer about a book called The Lost Flock by Jane Cooper.

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Sustainable Food Trust @susfoodtrust.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

We were delighted to welcome people to a wool skills workshop at #ORFC25 this morning. The session highlighted the wonders of wool and why it needs to be considered as more than just a byproduct.

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Chembu🌺🧶♿ - Ko-Fi shop Updated. Checkout please! @chembarathi.northsky.social · 06/01/2025

When the fine thread that connects you to life is literally a "fine thread" 🧶🧦 "Knitting calms me down when I'm stressed, gets me excited when it feels like there's no point living. gives me something to think about that is outside myself, a reason to get up in the morning." #pwme #mecfs

A kindle with highlighted quote - "Knitting calms me down when I'm stressed, gets me excited when it feels like there's no point living. gives me something to think about that is outside myself, a reason to get up in the morning."
A sock in wip in double pointed needles

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Sue @veg-grower.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Well, that was fun! Woke up to 10cm more snow on top of the 20cm+ we had Sat-Sun, and then the power went out at 7am! Took 4 hours for the power to come back on, so I spent it cosily curled up on the sofa knitting a mitten (details in alt text) 🧶😍❄️

Garter Stitch Mitts by Ysolda Teague, knit flat and shaped with short rows, and worked from a provisional cast on in very pale blue cotton glace. The photo depicts the flat garter stitch in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Sock in Soul, left over from some DK socks I knit last year. The colours are a lovely random mix of dark and light blue-grey with flecks of clear pink. Really nice yarn to work with, and the pattern is fabulous, extremely well written and easy to follow.

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suespins.bsky.social @suespins.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Christmas knitting eventually cast on yesterday - a Trillian scarf from yarn brought back from Iceland by a friend. A nice, easy pattern for doing while watching tv or chatting with friends.

A triangular piece of knitting sits on top of 2 balls of green yarn. The knitter has put it down for a break while she makes a cup of tea.

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Heather @divaheather1.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

My favorite make of this year, Eldfell pullover. This was my first Lopapeysa sweater. I got to wear it on my trip to Iceland this past September. 🧶 #knitting #showmeyourknitting

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Tatiana @pickwickshephrd.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Every one needs a good wool blanket to sleep with

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Parkrose Permaculture @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Starting a new knitting project from my stash of handspun. I never feel so centered, my mind is never so quieted as when I'm knitting or spinning. Knitting, spinning, crochet, hand sewing: these are your foremothers' stims.

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Franklin Habit @franklinhabit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

And ANOTHER amazing new knitting book comes by post. I have every book by Susan Crawford. This latest is the third volume in her "A Stitch in Time" series, devoted to colo(u)rwork. Vintage patterns updated for modern knitters, preserving the interesting details that make them so special...

Cover of the book showing a close-up of a stranded colorwork sweater with a beautifully shaped puffed sleeve cap.

Detail photos of a short-sleeved chartreuse pullover with a yoke in pinks and greens.

Detail of a pullover with bands of stranded colorwork in blues, yellows, and pinks.

Fresh, modern stranded colorwork design called "Marble," short-sleeved pullover with horizontal color bands "veined" in black.

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Dan the Gnome @brewergnome.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Friction is the defining force of knit/crochet/woven fabric. I think we as fiber artists intuitively know this via drape, but it's cool to see the science.

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Fiber friction is the key to cozy knits

Friction between loops of yarn give knit fabrics the ability to take on a variety of shapes even when no force is applied.

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Liv Ross @livrunsfast.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Cast on NUMBER FOUR for my “relaxing” Christmas knit. 1st was fiddly small stitches, 2nd was tension on colour change side, 3rd was being clever & catching yarn & created weird loop. If ur like, these all look fine, u r correct. If ur like, I would have started over, u r also correct. #knitting 🧶

Yet another small knitted triangle in white and blue stripes. This time a beer is also visible in the post, for obvious reasons.

A slightly larger knitted triangle that is closer to taking on the shape of a shawl. It has since been frogged due to weird loops on the right side.

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Just crocheted Snowflake 14: Sikussak - a flower-centred flake that takes its name from a Greenlandic word for old sea ice trapped in fjords.

A crocheted snowflake in purple and white.

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Liv Ross @livrunsfast.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

A bit late for #ShowMeYourKnits week 21, because, well, gift knitting (obvs)💨 🧶 🥵!! Let’s do a round of ‘what’s on your needles?’ We do this occasionally anyway, but I can’t be the only one in the final sprint?!? 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ Hermione’s Everyday Socks in Malabrigo Ultimate sock 🧦. 1/3 to be finished 😵‍💫.

One completed hand knit sock and one knit through to the heel flap. Yarn is a gorgeous dark purple, teal, magenta variegated wool and the unknit ball is shown.

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Knitting is cool! Ingrid Bergman knits prolifically. Alfred Hitchcock holds her yarn as she winds it up. Brilliant. 🧶 #knittingiscool #cool #ingridbergman #alfredhitchcock #knit #knitting #knitted #icon #iconic #actor #actress #star #moviestar #director #academyaward #vintage #thriller #photograph

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

One of my faves 🧶 #knit

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WOOLSACK @woolsackuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Landworkers' Alliance UK are selling British Wool socks and hats - so if you're behind in your Christmas present knitting (like me!) you've an option here :-) shop.landworkersalliance.org.uk/product-cate...

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Gill @crikeys.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

A crocheted woodland blanket for a blustery cold day 🧶

A wool blanket with crocheted trees flowers fox and sunflowers

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Helen MC @crystallised-cricket.com · 08/12/2024

Gathering for my next #knitting project at the Handknitting Association of Iceland shop - I love Lopi-yarn!!

A women with a very big grin holding a bundle of balls if yarn in a knitting shop. Behind her is a display of yarn in many colours

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Knitting is Cool! Bette Davis is the coolest knitter ever. Here she is knitting for the war effort in the 40's. 🧶 #cool #knittingiscool #bettedavis #knit #knitting #icon #actor #actress #moviestar #movies #knittingonset #wareffort #fashion #style

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TheDrIsIn @thedrisin.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Finished my third knitting project and second successful hat! #beginnerknitter #knitsky #knitting

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Woman with glasses wearing an orange knit hat

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Ali Wright @artbyalibi.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I’m knitting a Christmas present for my partner … I haven’t said which Christmas though! #knitting #wool

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My favourite Aran jumper - made around 2015 and still like new 🧶 #knit #aran #cables

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Riven Oak Farm - Steve @rivenoakfarm.com · 10/12/2024

This was texted to us, I don't know the source, but I like it:

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I like crocheting little useful baskets. I just make up the pattern, starting with a flat circle and crocheting the sides tall enough to fold over the rim. I really am a total beginner. I've got to learn the stitches and to read a pattern. This one is cotton. 🧶 #crochet #crocheted #basket #cotton

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Marta McCall @martamccall.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Freelace knitting is very hard to find online. It's an abstract sort of knitted lace that often has no repeats. Here's an interesting blog post about it with a free pattern: www.gannetdesigns.com/2016/10/01/s... 🧶 #knit #knitting #knitted #freelace #knittingpattern #free #abstractlace

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Lola Johnson is the Dyer and Designer behind Third Vault Yarns 🧶 (bsky.app/profile/thir...). Their knitting patterns often take inspiration from geeky things as well as playing with different techniques and construction.

A woman with a long triangular green shawl, with rows of twisted cables running along its length, a section of garter making up a smaller triangle next to the cabled rows. It's a variegated moss green.

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