What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)

This is an early Christian cross at Maughold, Island of Man, a so-called Celtic Cross (although that’s historically not accurate). I always wondered how to turn that into knitting 🧐🤓 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #celticcross #mrsbuttons 🧶

When I knit for the alpaca farm, I can never decide if I like the dyed colours better or the natural ones. What’s your favourite? #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

My knitting chair seems to be otherwise occupied 🧸😆🧶 Trevor says he’s only keeping the seat until I have finished my computer work. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

We’ve had two heatwaves, so what does a dedicated knitter do? Knit woolly hats, of course! 😆🧶 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Slowly catching up with my social media. The last three months were a bit very busy in the real world. Last Friday, wonderful Organ Recitals with Philip Moore, Emeritus York Minster Organist in Hovingham, Slingsby & Barton-le-Street. #music #organmusic #northyorkshirewolds #churchorgan

I don’t think I have introduced my fluffy knitting helpers. May I introduce Trevor? He’s very squishy and great to test out a model. He’s also a great comfort with hugs when it’s frogging time! #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

It’s a strange world for knitters: we’re having a heatwave 🥵 and I’m knitting bobble beanies 🥶for the wonderful Sheriff Alpacas farm. Anyone else who has started their Christmas knitting🎄? 🧶 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

It’s Pride Month in June and today was the Pride March in York, Yorkshire, UK. Let’s celebrate all being different and beautiful 🌈. #pride #pridemonth #celebratedifference

Here’s a bit of clever marketing by Lidl’s! It pays to have one’s wits about and don’t believe everything they say…!

Wednesdays are Alpaca Knitting Days 🦙. Actually, I knit that throughout the week but Wednesdays is when my knits return to Sheriff Alpacas Farm. Post spring break, it’s back to full-on knitting 🧶 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

I can’t believe the sunset right now! Big WOW 🤩 #sky #sunset #beautifulnature #clouds

The day has arrived! I recently knitted this lovely baby blanket and now the lovely baby has arrived. So, a squishy parcel is on its way. Congratulations to Happy Parents 🥂 and Welcome, Baby 🥳🧸🎈 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Very handy that this week’s #ShowMeYourKnits is purple because that’s what I’m currently working on! Not quite finished yet - I still need to work on the numbers for the neckline. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

m.youtube.com/watch?v=idgj... Did you know about Knitting Sticks or Sheaths? Watch this video by Yorkshire Dales National Park for more info 🧶🧶🧶❤️ #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Picture of a very special beach where scallop shells accumulate naturally. I think I would love a jumper/ sweater reflecting this melange of warm, soothing colours. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky

More progress and today has been such lovely weather that knitting outdoors was a real pleasure ☀️😎🥰🧶 After a few hectic days with little or no knitting, it’s great to find the time. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Conspiracy theories 🙏🏻

Autistic-Owned Business Directory. If you are an Autistic business owner or know someone who is and would like to be added to the directory, email me at [email protected]. Here is a link to the directory: www.neurostitches.com/autistic-own... #knit 🧶 #crochet #Autistic

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Kindness doesn’t need a reason – just a little intention. It really does make the world go round… 🧡 #kindness #positivity #gentleness

I’m still so pleased and proud of this pattern. It’s so beautiful 💗🦋 I designed and made this shawl for a very dear friend 🥰 but now I want one for myself. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Hot off the needles and straight in the shop. I do enjoy knitting for Sheriff Alpacas 🥰🦙 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

I've done it! New pattern release and it's a Cracker! Just right for this beautiful Spring season. This is my Flutterby Shawl, a real beauty. Intro offer: 15% off until end April.🦋 Link in comments. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶

Alpaca farm time again. It’s been a lovely visit in the blazing sunshine with all females (around 50 😳) all in one meadow in preparation for being shorn. The alpacas are incredibly fluffy and the crias are nearly adult size now. Sadly they didn’t feel inclined to pose. #alpaca #cuteanimals #cria

Still working on preparing my upcoming pattern release for this gorgeous knitted lace shawl. I just love how the stripes of pink fade from really intensive to delicately pale . Watch this space… #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

I’m busily working on my next pattern release this weekend. This is such a gorgeous knit which I designed for a very dear friend who is sadly no longer with us. This warmly reminds me of her 🥰💗. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

As Easter is approaching, my knitting for the wonderful Sheriff Alpacas farm near Sheriff Hutton, York, UK, is starting again. All their wool is from their own alpacas and I knit it into snuggly items #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

My new project is slowly growing! I worked out that each ball of 50g yarn is just over 10,000 stitches. Third ball so far. I love those colours - it’s going to be a favourite knit when finished! 💜💙🩵 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Four weeks ago I posted about my friend’s frog spawn 🐸 in her garden pond. Since then lots of anxious frosty nights … BUT … they’ve come through 🥳. She’s now got a pond teeming with wonderful wriggly healthy tadpoles 💖 #wildlife #pondlife #animals #spring #frogs #amphibians #gardenpond

This project is starting to take shape, but this is going to be a long haul with currently 273 stitches in the round, this is a slow knit. Yarn: King Cole Homespun Prism DK, colour Autumn Whisper #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

The baby blanket is finished! Really pleased with the colours and gentle basketweave pattern. I think I particularly like it because it’s so nicely different from the usual pink or light blue. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Sorry, still lost for words. Have a photo of the partial solar eclipse.

Sorry, not in the mood for for a cheery post. We lost a very dear friend today 😔

I’m insanely pleased with myself 🥳! I actually submitted my tax return today - first possible day. Normally I’m last minute, so this is great 😁. Now I can relax & finish the blanket in the sunshine☀️! #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Today you’re getting another cute alpaca picture while I’m battling to finish off my tax return 😖. Today is the last day of the financial year and I want this millstone off my neck by the earliest opportunity possible, i.e. tomorrow. After that I can breathe again! #alpaca #cria #cuteanimals

A little bit more swatching today to develop another design. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Oh dear! I’ve had to drop in at my #localyarnshop #lys today; the wonderful Bugweeds 🐞 (which are currently only on Instagram and Facebook). I absolutely love it there, not just because of great choice and extremely well priced, but most of all the warm welcoming atmosphere and friendly people 🥰🧶🧵🪡

Quick reminder 😉 that the introductory discounts for this month’s pattern releases run out at the end of March! 🧶 www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Swatching time!!! I’m working on turning more ideas into numbers. I just love this yarn: King Cole Homespun Prism DK. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

This is a proud moment for me! The hat was a commission from the chief handler at Sheriff Alpacas, Yorkshire. Unbeknown to me, she entered my knitwork as well as her animals at the National Show and it’s won a rosette!🏵️🥰 #knitting #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #mrsbuttons #alpacas

I’m currently working on this design. I started it a couple of years ago but was not happy with some practical aspects of it. I frogged it back to where the pattern starts and amended the design. #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

It’s time for another cute alpaca picture from the wonderful Sheriff Alpacas Farm, Sheriff Hutton, near York, UK. This last weekend was the National Show for alpacas and I believe they bagged awards for every animal they entered 🏆🏵️ #alpacas #cria #cuteanimals

A lovely evening yesterday at #YorkMinster to hear #GFHandel ‘s #Messiah . #oratorio #choir #music #EarlyMusic #Lent

And even the baby blanket is growing, albeit slowly #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

And don’t forget: there’s a 15% introductory discount until the end of this month! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

New pattern, link below! Quick & easy knit to beat the gloom. 
Full length, long sleeves, bottom-up, seamlessly, circular. Half buttonband, open collar quickly buttoning up into turtle or roll-neck. 
 #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

Another lucky day - and back to some knitting! I spent most of today working hard on my next pattern release tomorrow. At the same time, the weather was warm enough to knit outdoors without a coat! #knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons

In fact it’s been a week full of distractions so far; probably normal for someone with AuDHD. One of my background projects is some research into medieval history which involves reading manuscripts. #medieval #manuscript #middleages #medievallatin #latin #history #englishhistory

No garment is finished until the label has been sewn in. Best present ever from my lovely hubby 🎁 #sewing #dressmaking #patterndrafting #embroidery #mrsbuttons