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@jorrylane.bsky.social

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In no particular order- Nature loving, Herpetologist, knitter, democrat, gardener, crafter, tea drinker, Marmite eater, feminist, vegetarian, atheist, teacher, believer in democracy and equality and LGBTQ rights

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · 17h

I made a mistake in my post. I had thought it was a blend but when I checked I found it was actually 100% baby alpaca.

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · 1d

Headbands knit with baby alpaca/merino blend #showmeyourknits #knitsky #headbands

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · 1d

Rabbit socks finished and blocked I love my sock blockers from MlynJedrow on Etsy.
#knitsky #socks #rabbits

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · 9d

Slogging away at the foot of the second sock. The end is finally in sight. Don’t think I will bother with color worked socks again - they take too long. #knitting #socks #bunnies #rabbit

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Aug 9

I made two Dot Dash Headbands in double knitting. I used Valley Yarns 100% baby alpaca. I used a pattern from the book Knitting from the North by Hilary Grant. It was my first time doing double knitting. They are completely reversible. #knitting #knitsky #alpacayarn

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Aug 9

I finished another little rabbit with clothes and carrying bag. #knitting #rabbit #knitsky #knittingtoys #knittedrabbits

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Aug 7

I finally finished my dog face butterfly baby blanket with all of the stages of metamorphosis- look for the eggs! #showmeyourknits #knitsky #babyblanket

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Jul 15

Knitting a baby blanket with the dog face butterfly for someone in CA. Knit with Malabrigo in colorway lettuce. I’m also adding the female butterfly, the larva, pupa and egg. Dogface is the official CA butterfly. #showmeyourknits #knitsky #babyblanket

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 26

Remembering my father and grandfathers and their sacrifices fighting in WWI and WWII. My grandfather is seated in the middle. #memorialday

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 26

I finally finished my Le Coeur est un Oiseau sweater. I was worried it would be itchy because the yarn has 30% hemp and lots of bits sticking out. But it actually feels ok now it’s blocked. I might knit this again in a smaller size. #knitting #knitsky #showyourknit #biscotteyarn

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Kodiak149 @kodiak149.bsky.social · May 25

As we approach Memorial Day let’s not forget this

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 17

Love the octopus

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 16

I always like to have more than one project on the go. Socks are always a good travel project. Now I’m starting a baby blanket , more of an at home project. #showwhatyouknit #knitsky #knitting #babyblanket #malabrigoyarn

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 16

I finished one Easter Wonderland sock. I might get the other done before next Easter. #knitsky #yarn #knitting #socks #rabbits

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Hart Cunningham @hpsc24.bsky.social · Apr 4

4/4/25💪Murphy is the smartest male Democrat currently, speaking truth articulately ( #AOC overall) 🇺🇸

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · May 6

“I think this says that they will not tolerate us being active participants in our democracy—they want an autocracy,” Emily Feiner told Mother Jones.

Meet the 64-year-old retired social worker who went viral after being forcibly removed from her representative's town hall.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · May 4

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · May 4

He sure did!

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · May 4

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...

Defend Public Broadcasting!

Public broadcasting provides Americans with access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence. Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR ar...

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NO KINGS IN AMERICA… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · Apr 14

JUST THE FACTS…👇

Enjoy. 😎✨

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LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Apr 15

Call it what it is - it’s a CONCENTRATION CAMP
And no one will be safe from being sent there - don’t kid yourself citizenship is no protection #stopfascism #humanrights #dumptrump

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Apr 14

Just getting started on some Bunny socks. Easter Wonderland by Louise Robert for Biscotte Yarns. I love their patterns and yarns. I visited a couple of their lovely yarn stores when I was in Canada.
#knitsky #showwhatyouknit #Rabbits #knitsocks #socks #canada #biscotteyarns

LWest @jorrylane.bsky.social · Apr 14

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This evening, lawyers for the Department of Justice told a federal court that the administration does not believe it has a legal obligation to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States,...

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NO KINGS IN AMERICA… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · Apr 11

Let’s make sure they all hear about it…👇

You know what to do. 😎✨

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LGBTQ Syracuse @lgbtqsyracuse.bsky.social · Apr 11

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