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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio

@isasaxonists.bsky.social

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Dr. MRO. Literary Historian. Public scholar, activist & small biz owner who dyes yarn inspired by Black/brwn premodern figures. WOC: product of Black & brown love. Gif lover. Racist magnet. Abolitionist. Not Eddie Murphy. She/hers www.RepublicOfYarnia.com

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · Aug 1

✨️THE BOOK OF KELLS 🧶 COLLECTION IS HERE✨️🌀

Sacred beasts, divine hues, wild warriors & more! All hand-dyed & inspired by the c.800 medieval ms. Each skein tells a story rooted in Irish art. Have fun with these! 🫶🏾

#yarnsky #indieyarndyer #yarnaddict #yarnlover #bookofkells #medievalsky

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3h

Last day to pick up October's #yarnclub colorway "Hallowtide Blaze" inspired by a 13thc depiction of Prince Mikhail. A fun seasonal colorway. Some club members have opted to make fingerless gloves which I think are perfect for this season.

Anyway something pretty for the TL. 🧶

Black and orange yarn skeins with soft yellow all piled up with a blurry pic in the middle

angled shot of black orange and yellow skeins of yarn with an open skein in the lower right and dried orange and yellow flowers around

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 1d

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alison says reinstate Link! @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 2d

Heck Yes!

Ward Q. Normal (he/him) @wardqnormal.bsky.social · Dec 25

A vintage black-and-white photo of a group of women sitting in a row and knitting socks. I am not sure, but I believe it's from the WWII campaign to knit socks for soldiers called "knitting for victory." Over the photo in Impact font it reads, "Knitters: The world's first 3-D printers."

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 1d

Bring my sun and warm weather back immediately!!

Also yeah I really should be kind to me but I also decided that I am in a yarn show this weekend so I have a million skeins to make too. I promise to relax on Sunday though 🫡

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! Your name!!😂😂

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 1d

Working through my orders as fast as I can, phew. First few are done and shipped off. This was a pretty Red Theban order that reminded me that Fall is here. I miss the sun haha. Please clap for me catching up on orders. 🧶

#indieyarndyers #yarnaddiction #yarnlove #indieyarnseller #yarnsky

2 coiled skeins of yarn on the left that are a gradient of burnt orange to crimson red there are leaves and small pumpkins around. On the right is a gradient yarn blank

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 2d

Obligatory post in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Have a blessed one (unless you're a racist, then you can go to hell).

Bad Place characters in two panels
Top panel: Fun fact: Columbus is in the bad place
Bottom panel: because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! 🫶🏾

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3d

I’m back (not exactly rested, but definitely grateful) and slowly catching up on all the Yarnian magic. Thank you for being the best community a dyer could ask for. 💛✨

#yarnsky #yarnlove #indieyarndyer

a woman is sitting on a couch making a funny face and saying `` love ya ! ''

ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch making a funny face and saying `` love ya ! ''

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3d

Don't forget that this weekend is a 15% discount sale on all yarns. That should off-set some of the tariffs if your orders are over $100 in the US (and remember that orders under that will be sent as gifts so you can be tariff free).

#yarnsky #yarnlove #yarnaddict #indieyarndyer

To celebrate @grey_owl_knits' Draco Manus pattern release. 15% off everything this weekend at www.republicofyarnia.com

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3d

A huge thank you to everyone who kept supporting Republic of Yarnia while I was away taking care of family abroad & navigating loss. It really means the world that you didn’t hit pause while I had to. Your orders & kind words kept this little yarn realm running.🧶

#indieyarndyer #yarnsky #yarnlove

Yarnians! Thank you for your support! Yarnia is back!

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3d

I am as good as can be! My mama made me doubles to bring back home so I'm extra good 😂

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 3d

Hello to my Trini sister from another mister!

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

Yes! She did so good with these. I need to get through my backlog of projects and then everyone I know is getting a pair of these whether they want them or not 😂

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

She did such a good job!

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

Well this will be perfect to get that stash down a bit! We need more guardian dragons in this world rn anyway!

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

✨ Thank you for supporting independent dyers and designers — where art, history, and craft meet.🧶

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#knitcollaboration #greyowlknits #republicofyarnia #dracomanusmittens #indiedyedyarn #handdyedyarn #medievalsky #knitsky #indieyarndyer #yarnlove #yarnaddict #showmeyourknits

A collage announcing a knitting collaboration inspired by a medieval dragon. In the top left, a blue and gold dragon curls beside Gothic script from a 15th-century manuscript (Harley MS 1662). To the right, two skeins of yarn — one cream, one vivid sapphire blue — are shown with fern and pearl accents. Below, a pair of colorwork mittens display the dragon motif in blue and cream against a rustic wooden background. Center text reads “NEW COLLAB ALERT!” with a small green dragon icon. Additional images show close-ups of the yarn and the finished mittens, whose intricate patterns mirror the medieval illumination.

Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

You can grab the yarn bundle for the pattern in my shop (link in bio) or choose your own favorite color pair. 🧶
To celebrate Draco Manus, enjoy 15% off all shop items this weekend.

Pattern by @greyowlknits.bsky.social available on Ravelry, Etsy and her site. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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Draco Manus Mittens pattern by Sarah L Kelly

In the 12th-15th centuries, 2 dragons

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

Inspired by the luminous dragon from Harley MS 1662, this design draws from medieval imagery where dragons were seen as guardians. Think of these as protectors for your hands wearable magic rooted in history.
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#knitsky #yarnsky #yarnlover #yarnaddict #showmeyourknits

Sarah From @grey_owl_knits designed the draco manus mittens inspired by a medieval dragon from Harley MS 1662

Behind the words are 2 mittens with dragons on them

Hand-knit mittens featuring intertwined dragon motifs in deep sapphire blue and pale gold yarn. The design curves elegantly around the hand and wrist, showing detailed colorwork inspired by medieval manuscript art. The texture is soft and fine, made with fingering-weight merino yarn.

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 4d

🐉✨ Collaboration time!
I’m so excited to share that Sarah from @greyowlknits.bsky.social has created a stunning new pattern the Draco Manus Mittens using my yarns Louverture’s Sapphire & Dragon’s Pale Gold. Get your hands on her new pattern & also enjoy 15% all my yarns this weekend! 🧶
#knitsky
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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 5d

A ceasefire doesn't mean those of us outside Gaza stop advocating for Palestinians or a liberated Palestine. Dima's family is in need & she has a donor who will be matching donations until Saturday. Pls do consider donating if you can and/or share! gofund.me/7d29b8f48

I want to share something important with you. Our friend Nadim is planning to launch a campaign to support my family with a goal of $5000. The amazing part is that every dollar donated will be doubled which means your help can go twice as far.

This support will help us cover urgent treatments for my mother and grandfather and provide healthy food for my family. Your kindness can truly make a difference in our lives. Thank you for standing with us - your generosity gives us hope.

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 5d

While Palestinians hopefully can take a breath, the rest of us don't stop pressing our govts until Palestine is free. The work continues for us. Justice must be served.

The war will end. The leaders will shake hands. The old woman will keep waiting for her beloved husband. And those children will wait for their heroic father. I don't know who sold our homeland. But I saw who paid the price. ~ Mahmoud Darwish

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Dr.MRO/ Axel Folio @isasaxonists.bsky.social · 6d

Lol soon. I will let everyone know when it's available for pre-ordering

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