Candice @ Stitch & Skein
@stitchandskein.bsky.social
Your friendly (sometimes snarky) LGBTQIA+ she/they Ohio yarn shop owner and chaotic crafter with a heaping spoonful of ADHD and anxiety.
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Got to walk in the Columbus Pride Parade yesterday with my enby kiddo and ally spouse and my heart is SO DAMN FULL this weekend 🏳️🌈🥰 #columbusohio
June 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Got to walk in the Columbus Pride Parade yesterday with my enby kiddo and ally spouse and my heart is SO DAMN FULL this weekend 🏳️🌈🥰 #columbusohio
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
Actual #knitting content - started a sock at kiddo's soccer camp.
I have had to force my knitting for months now, so I'm happy to pick the needles back up, even if it's just for a little bit
I have had to force my knitting for months now, so I'm happy to pick the needles back up, even if it's just for a little bit
June 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Actual #knitting content - started a sock at kiddo's soccer camp.
I have had to force my knitting for months now, so I'm happy to pick the needles back up, even if it's just for a little bit
I have had to force my knitting for months now, so I'm happy to pick the needles back up, even if it's just for a little bit
I keep getting emails about reassessing pricing for retailers coming this summer. I know many of us hobbyists will survive off our stash, but will our supply sources i.e. LYS, fabric and quilting, etc?
How Tariffs Could Make Americans’ Hobbies More Expensive (Gift Article)
As tariffs threaten the cost of synth knobs, wine corks, specialty butters and trading card sleeves, the stuff that makes American life fun may become out of reach.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I keep getting emails about reassessing pricing for retailers coming this summer. I know many of us hobbyists will survive off our stash, but will our supply sources i.e. LYS, fabric and quilting, etc?
Someone told me yesterday "congrats on your retirement" after asking what I'm going to do next and uhhhhhh I know I've got a lot of gray hair but I'm only 40
Maybe i should just start telling people I'm becoming a trophy wife, instead 🤣
Maybe i should just start telling people I'm becoming a trophy wife, instead 🤣
April 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Someone told me yesterday "congrats on your retirement" after asking what I'm going to do next and uhhhhhh I know I've got a lot of gray hair but I'm only 40
Maybe i should just start telling people I'm becoming a trophy wife, instead 🤣
Maybe i should just start telling people I'm becoming a trophy wife, instead 🤣
3 weeks left to being a brick and mortar retail store owner and... well, breathing and journaling my way thru a whole range of emotions and feelings. Part of me can't wait to be done with the constant stress, and part of me is incredibly sad my dream didn't work out.
April 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
3 weeks left to being a brick and mortar retail store owner and... well, breathing and journaling my way thru a whole range of emotions and feelings. Part of me can't wait to be done with the constant stress, and part of me is incredibly sad my dream didn't work out.
Might actually knit for pleasure today for the first time in probably 2 months (instead of just picking up needles and yarn out of obligation)
Burning out on something you love sucks.
Burning out on something you love sucks.
April 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Might actually knit for pleasure today for the first time in probably 2 months (instead of just picking up needles and yarn out of obligation)
Burning out on something you love sucks.
Burning out on something you love sucks.
Cedar Bog in Urbana, Ohio is SO pretty. Saw lots of pretty wildflowers, plus a skink friend! (I know it's actually a fen and not a bog, please don't come for me in the comments)
April 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Cedar Bog in Urbana, Ohio is SO pretty. Saw lots of pretty wildflowers, plus a skink friend! (I know it's actually a fen and not a bog, please don't come for me in the comments)
Thissss
Dem candidates: if you don't answer questions in response to your fundraising texts, you lose me. I don't care if that's not how it's done. This is 2025, and YOU'RE texting ME. You have to answer or you come across as a fake jackass and you get no money.
April 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Thissss
I just put together a comparison on pricing from Ashford (spinning wheel manufacturer I sell/distribute in store). There was a roughly 3% increase from 2023-2024. Now, with the tariff threat? 10% increase nearly across the board.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I just put together a comparison on pricing from Ashford (spinning wheel manufacturer I sell/distribute in store). There was a roughly 3% increase from 2023-2024. Now, with the tariff threat? 10% increase nearly across the board.
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Last July, after Sticker🐎 sent out a pro-orange felon email to sell shirts, I unsubscribed immediately.
So WHY THE F*%$ did I just receive an email today from them?!
So WHY THE F*%$ did I just receive an email today from them?!
April 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Last July, after Sticker🐎 sent out a pro-orange felon email to sell shirts, I unsubscribed immediately.
So WHY THE F*%$ did I just receive an email today from them?!
So WHY THE F*%$ did I just receive an email today from them?!
Your margins as a small business are already tighter than big chains because of the nature of our buying power. These tariffs are going to CRIPPLE all of us, if not shutter our businesses entirely. I've been making plans to still sell yarn online but that might be a pipe dream now.
Tariffs and Retail Pricing: Why Your $5 Temu Haul Now Costs $300
Tariffs and retail pricing explained in real talk: Why your $5 Temu order might cost $300, and what new import laws mean for everyday shoppers.
www.hollywoodlandnews.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Your margins as a small business are already tighter than big chains because of the nature of our buying power. These tariffs are going to CRIPPLE all of us, if not shutter our businesses entirely. I've been making plans to still sell yarn online but that might be a pipe dream now.
I'm going to miss this brick wall for my occasional professional selfies and knitwear backdrop. #feltcutemightdeletelater
April 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I'm going to miss this brick wall for my occasional professional selfies and knitwear backdrop. #feltcutemightdeletelater
Sock knitting friends - look at this gorgeous pattern!
Hey #sock #Knitters! My first new design in *forever* just hit my #Ravelry store!
Celeste is a beautiful cuff-down sock waiting to be knit with your favorite fingering-weight yarn, such as Malabrigo (Shown here in Ultimate Sock Yarn in Ravelry Red)
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Celeste is a beautiful cuff-down sock waiting to be knit with your favorite fingering-weight yarn, such as Malabrigo (Shown here in Ultimate Sock Yarn in Ravelry Red)
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
April 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Sock knitting friends - look at this gorgeous pattern!
I really thought I would have more grief to process over deciding to close my retail shop. I suspect, however, it will hit me a lot harder in about 3 weeks when I put up all the signage and the random/non-regular customers start coming in like it's a damn calling hours at a funeral.
spongebob and patrick are standing next to a coffin and saying okay get in
Alt: spongebob and patrick are standing next to a coffin and saying okay get in
media.tenor.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I really thought I would have more grief to process over deciding to close my retail shop. I suspect, however, it will hit me a lot harder in about 3 weeks when I put up all the signage and the random/non-regular customers start coming in like it's a damn calling hours at a funeral.
3 days off between spring break and being sick this week and uh..... I'm definitely going to have to find ways to force myself to socialize this summer because it's entirely too easy to just introvert infinitely. Kind of afraid I'll turn entirely feral this summer.
March 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
3 days off between spring break and being sick this week and uh..... I'm definitely going to have to find ways to force myself to socialize this summer because it's entirely too easy to just introvert infinitely. Kind of afraid I'll turn entirely feral this summer.
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
Been to war twice working in intelligence… Never once accidentally added a journalist to my illegal cell phone conversations
March 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Been to war twice working in intelligence… Never once accidentally added a journalist to my illegal cell phone conversations
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
Yes. We are.
The fibercrafts (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, etc) welcome our outraged compatriots to our coping method(s) of choice. It does help.
Free patterns at knitty.com - 22 years worth.
🧶
The fibercrafts (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, etc) welcome our outraged compatriots to our coping method(s) of choice. It does help.
Free patterns at knitty.com - 22 years worth.
🧶
March 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Yes. We are.
The fibercrafts (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, etc) welcome our outraged compatriots to our coping method(s) of choice. It does help.
Free patterns at knitty.com - 22 years worth.
🧶
The fibercrafts (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, etc) welcome our outraged compatriots to our coping method(s) of choice. It does help.
Free patterns at knitty.com - 22 years worth.
🧶
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
"Chair recognizes Senator Schumer of Earth"
"I call for us to fully fund Palpatine's budget. While many of us are upset by the sudden purge of the Jedi and the subjugation of the Outer Rim, surely a shutdown would make things even worse. I trust the Emperor will rein in Mr Vader going forward..."
"I call for us to fully fund Palpatine's budget. While many of us are upset by the sudden purge of the Jedi and the subjugation of the Outer Rim, surely a shutdown would make things even worse. I trust the Emperor will rein in Mr Vader going forward..."
March 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"Chair recognizes Senator Schumer of Earth"
"I call for us to fully fund Palpatine's budget. While many of us are upset by the sudden purge of the Jedi and the subjugation of the Outer Rim, surely a shutdown would make things even worse. I trust the Emperor will rein in Mr Vader going forward..."
"I call for us to fully fund Palpatine's budget. While many of us are upset by the sudden purge of the Jedi and the subjugation of the Outer Rim, surely a shutdown would make things even worse. I trust the Emperor will rein in Mr Vader going forward..."
Round two - kiddo keeps spiking a fever so shop is closed today again :( Going to try a virtual open stitch via the shop discord server from 5-7 if you want to pop on and still stitch virtually with me!
Hey friends, I've got a sick kiddo at home today, so the shop will be closed for the day. 😕 (this current virus going around seems extra mucus-y and gross)
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
March 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Round two - kiddo keeps spiking a fever so shop is closed today again :( Going to try a virtual open stitch via the shop discord server from 5-7 if you want to pop on and still stitch virtually with me!
Hey friends, I've got a sick kiddo at home today, so the shop will be closed for the day. 😕 (this current virus going around seems extra mucus-y and gross)
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
March 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Hey friends, I've got a sick kiddo at home today, so the shop will be closed for the day. 😕 (this current virus going around seems extra mucus-y and gross)
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 at stitchandskein.com and choose to pick up your yarn in-store or have it shipped!
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
How the world changed in March 2020, in graphs.
30 Charts That Show How Everything Changed in March 2020 (Gift Article)
It can be easy to forget, or look away from, the pain and disruption of the pandemic. The numbers will be there to remind us.
www.nytimes.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
How the world changed in March 2020, in graphs.
Ella Rae's Marmel spring colors made it to the shop and I'm in love 😍
www.stitchandskein.com/product/ella...
www.stitchandskein.com/product/ella...
March 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ella Rae's Marmel spring colors made it to the shop and I'm in love 😍
www.stitchandskein.com/product/ella...
www.stitchandskein.com/product/ella...
Gonna be honest, the last thing I want to do today is go open up the shop. And that feeling gets more prevalent day after day, especially these last few months.
I really think I'd rather go sit in a park with this nice weather and knit or read or draw or do literally anything else. 😔
I really think I'd rather go sit in a park with this nice weather and knit or read or draw or do literally anything else. 😔
March 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Gonna be honest, the last thing I want to do today is go open up the shop. And that feeling gets more prevalent day after day, especially these last few months.
I really think I'd rather go sit in a park with this nice weather and knit or read or draw or do literally anything else. 😔
I really think I'd rather go sit in a park with this nice weather and knit or read or draw or do literally anything else. 😔
Reposted by Candice @ Stitch & Skein
This is what private equity did to Red Lobster. They sold the land the franchises sat on to a holding company, then started charging each restaurant rent. Unsurprisingly Red Lobster went bankrupt.
“The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that hundreds of federally owned properties are available for sale, including the headquarters of the Justice Department, Labor Department and U.S. Census Bureau — “
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Trump administration makes hundreds of federal properties available for sale
Nearly a third of the buildings eligible for disposal are in the D.C. area, including the headquarters of the Justice Department and Red Cross.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This is what private equity did to Red Lobster. They sold the land the franchises sat on to a holding company, then started charging each restaurant rent. Unsurprisingly Red Lobster went bankrupt.