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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 5h

What got me was when they took down a perfect hundreds year old oak tree to make way for this monstrosity they’re building. There was something so symbolic and indescribably sad about that to me. The house and the grounds have seen so much history and stood solid for so long. Only for… THIS shit.

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

In which I become a bug treadmill

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

Super cool find at one of our state parks today :) I’ve never noticed one in the wild before, and this turned into a great learning opportunity for a couple kids. :)

#invertebrates #insects #bugsky 🐛 🐜

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

I’d like to redo that now that I have more skill and nicer yarns available. When I was making it, it was not enjoyable and hurt my hands, but my tension was too tight and it’s an acrylic without a lot of give.

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

Same 😆

Currently working on a lovely orange/brown cardigan. And just got some lovely mustard/goldenrod yarn for the next project.

I am not ashamed to admit I love pumpkin spice 😆

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

MORE HATS. ALL THE HATS.

#showmeyourknits 🧶 #knitting

Hand knit hat in stripes of bright jewel tones, with brim/liner in a bright fuschia. Pattern: musselburgh

Somewhat fuzzy hand knit hat in natural beige tones. There’s an almost cable-like stitch pattern but hard to make out with the yarn. Pattern- Gabrielle by wanded knits. Yarn- locally produced alpaca

An orange hand knitted hat featuring various cable designs and a folded ribbed brim. Pattern: Seronda yarn- Jill Draper makes stuff Windham (color carnelian, but I don’t think they have that anymore)

An aqua hand knitted hat featuring cables made to look like braided or woven fabric.

Pattern- chunky cable beanie (straight) by Annanitato Lolo/crazy hands

Yarn- premier puzzle acrylic

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

It’s not entirely done, I didn’t bother with the duplicate stitching. But it’s a great pattern and I want to make another, as it’s too small now for kidlet. (It’s available on www.nancybatesdesigns.com if you search for “monarch”)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 1d

The first hat is the Musselburgh pattern (available on ravelry)

The second is basically self drafted, but I used “patriotic hat” by Joy Macdonell for reference.

Third is “monarchs of the central coast” by Nancy Bates. You can search for it at her website :)

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 2d

Oooh, it’s hat week?

#showmeyourknits 🧶

Hand knit hat, in rainbow variegated stockinette with a bright blue brim/lining.

Pattern- musselburgh
Yarns- fiber optics Kashmir in “Fantasia” and Malabrigo sock in “Cian”

A patriotic hand knit hat with red and white striped brim, and blue body with white flecks. A red and white pompom adorns the top

A hand knit colorwork hat made to look like monarch butterfly wings, with a fuzzy black pompom on top

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 2d

I’m partial to this but feel like not many get the reference 😆

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve thought about it, but am pretty good with the style I use. Though sometimes if I’m getting real tired, I’ll mix it up by mirror knitting instead of purling when doing miles of flat stockinette.

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 2d

I just cannot master purling while holding yarn in my left hand. The Norwegian purl is doable but still seems fiddly.

I’ve taken to a flicking English style, knit and purl are almost exactly the same motion that way.

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

My short one just told me that I have lots of grey hairs, but it’s ok because they just make my hair look shiny.

Thanks?

(Though part of me welcomes this, my transformation to swamp witch has begun)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

YES! to the library. Ours has a great selection of instructional and pattern books, and a weekly group meets there as well :)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

Linen stitch might be really pretty with this as well. Or a slip-stitch colorwork pattern or brioche with a complementary solid color.

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

Yarn.com and local shops. For some basic stuff, Michael’s :)

Also knitpicks.com, wool & company, and local fiber festivals (but I’m lucky, I have two per year at a nearby fairgrounds)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

Gorgeous gradient! Perfect for that pattern :)

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

These came out so cute! I have this pattern saved, thinking of making them for my mom :)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 3d

Whether you’re in the mood or not, it’s beautiful :)

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 7d

A binder with heavy duty page protectors or pencil pouches can work really well too for holding needles, cords, etc.

OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 7d

I like the little safety pin/bulb stitch markers, and they’re cheap.

For needles/notions, I have an old fashioned fold-out sewing box. I’ve seen people use over the door shoe organizers for yarn and needles too.

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 7d

and will cover the vast majority of what you want to make, and is more cost effective than buying needless as you go (and also lets you experiment with gauge before starting a project (you may need a different size than what is recommended in the pattern).

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 7d

Project bags aren’t super necessary. I use small totes or random bags I’ve accumulated over the years, or a fancy pack for small projects.

I wouldn’t go hog wild until you’re sure you’ll stick with it, but once you do that, interchangeable circular needle sets are very nice…

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 7d

Starting a new hoodie for kid. He wore through the elbows on the last one, so this time we’re going with a more rustic wool.

And since I need some comfort food, Practical Magic to keep me company

🧶 #knitting

In the foreground, a ball of brownish-orange yarn and the first several rows of a sweater waistband rest on an ottoman. In the background, practical magic is on the tv

Yarn- Harrisville highland in worsted
Pattern- R & R hoodie

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OfDragonflies @abitofearth.bsky.social · 10d

Desperately seeking normalcy and calm in a world gone absolutely mad

🧶

A vibrant green hand-knitted panel of lace, destined to be part of a cardigan. Fiber optics Kashmir in “Kelly”. Pattern- Goja cardigan

There are more RIF notices going out to civil servants today. And a Qatari air base moving to America. It’s all fine. Just keep stitching.

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