Got stood up at my interview today. I'm trying to make sure I have a job before I move but it's frustrating to keep hitting silence from my company. I wish I could trust the process but the pressure of financial security is a bit too distressing for such a placid approach.

"Mother. Mother. Emerge from thy blanket cocoon. The world is awash in wonders, and I, chief president of the snow cookie club desire OUTSIDE." (Peep that tail blur)

Demons, deals, and...card games? How sharp are you and can you beat the devil at his own game? >Question's been a studio I've been a fan of for years, and their newest launch in February is really cooking!

Tragedy. I had two sets of Chiaogoo circulars in size 10. I was using the smaller circumference to start up my sleeves but...the gauge seemed...wrong. Friends these were 6.0mm and 7.5mm what the FUCK. I've since frogged the sleeve and I'm pouting.

LinkedIn is such a weird space. It feels like inspirational worksona larp posts is the requirement and there's only so much cheese my lactose intolerant self can throw together without feeling like I'm being cringey.

Almost done with the back panel of my SOTE sweater by Alicia Plummer. This, when completed, is gonna be my first sweater. Eager to get it seamed so I can see how it looks. Then sleeves and collar!

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

Feeling this one deep in my soul today. 🚫🧊

POV: You are trying to play a video game

To be loved is to be changed.

I have placed my chickens and hats on coworker's desks for Monday receiving! I hope everyone likes them....especially since its gonna be 70°F on Christmas this year 🫠 I also forgot to get a picture of one hat for Ravelry before packaging. Oh well.

Okay but she's so cute, I love her??? #pokemon #pptcg

Blocking your Malabrigo Rios knits be like 'Wow, I love the size you had on this, double it and give it to the next person.' #knitting #knitsky #malabrigo 🧶

What I want to say every time my coworkers tell me 'just ask ChatGPT/Copilot/etc to do that for you!'

Someone is feeling better, and I'm cautiously optimistic that after two weeks and gradual food shifts we're over the hill. One more stress point off the plate. Please enjoy Rook begging while I make tea. Because it *could* be for puppies!

I may have started a second chicken...

Interviewer: "So if you could be any bird in the sky, what would you be?" Me, an avid birder:

UPDATE. I HAVE A FUCKING COLD.

I have an interview tomorrow for a role across the country. I'm feeling unsure and unprepared after a weekend with a sick pup. I'm scared to fail, but I'm also scared to succeed. Tomorrow's bound to be interesting.

Behold: Bill, the Department Henvoicer. Long may they reign. 🐓🧶 #knitsky #knitting #emotionalsupportchicken

I am so stressed out about Rook being sick and uncomfortable. The vet wouldn't prescribe the medication that I know helped him before and he's continued to show signs of discomfort. And now since they're closed I get to just tie myself in knots until Monday or signs of improvement

Rook has been sick today so while doing WFH I've been using the emotional support chicken pattern for it's listed purpose vs. my anxiety. It has been very effective for progress. Also I just realized I've been doing short rows this whole time??? Wild. 🧶 #knitsky #knitting #emotionalsupportchicken

Guess what? Chicken butt. (I'm knitting an emotional support chicken for a friend 🧶) #knitsky #knitting

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I am once again hoisted by my own petard for getting Christmas gifts knit up in a timely manner.

Every time I choose to look at politics too long, I can feel myself actively inflicting psychic damage. So I go back to my job, my hobbies, my dog, and just try to function day to day as the price to live ticks slowly higher.

It is such a fucking relief to see movement of the people, finally, in response to The Everything™️. Including just an absolute fucking bodying of anti-trans politicians. I'm gonna go cheers a small drink and sit in relief that there's still momentum to be found for hope of better days to come.

YOOOOO. I have gauge on my sweater!! 🎉

I've been motivated by the cold weather and rain in my corner of the world these last few days to try to pick up the pace on my Sote sweater. 🧶 #wipwednesday #knitsky

Wisptober Day 25 - Darling " I was waiting for you Darling." Skipping ahead for the last week of october! (will go back in november to finish the rest.XD) #wisptober2025 #illustration #ghosts #mixedmedia

On a less (more?) Feelings™️ note, I fucked up the pattern motif on my socktober socks but it almost looks intentional because I'm at the point where perfect is my enemy and 'good enough' on a project where I learned four new techniques feels like a victory anyway.

A coyote ran across the highway tonight.

Quietly reflecting today on how grateful and lucky I feel to have met and made all the friends I have, both in the physical realm and the online spaces. Thank you all for the windows into the world you've given me, and all the experiences and care. That's been good light on any dark days.

Oops. Emergency vet. 🫠

Someone is much more like himself today but still finds drinking water to be beneath him. So I'm being dastardly and soaking his kibble for meals.

One down. My dog is at the vet for a routine dental procedure and I'm a wreck about it (he's old. I have anxiety.) So we knit instead. 🧶 #knitsky #socktober

I’ve been having far too wicked a time working on this of late. If you want to hear the devil at your ear, give it a spin. Demo just dropped on Steam. 😈

I don't care if its going to be 80 degrees all next week. It's October. I'm fuckin' making chili. 😤

My first pair of colorwork socks with a little ambition. ZaneteKnit's Rhubarb and Custard for socktober. I'm really enjoying them so far. (Ignore the fact that this set of colors has been waiting to become this pattern for a year now 😅) Next is...honeycomb brioche???

I somehow did a worse kitchener i-cord bind off sober than I did drunk (the first time I tried). ...truly I contain multitudes.

Cleaned and scrubbed all the bathroom surfaces. Laundered all the blankets around the apartment. Cleaned the kitchen. Meal prepped. Bedding reset. ...and yet I still haven't vacuumed. 😅 Eh. I'll still take a manic productivity day.

My body: Slowly losing the fight to post vaccination crumminess. My brain: ....just one more row 👀 Colorwork is addictive, even when not feeling one's best.

Got both me and the pup up to date on our shots today. His was scheduled, mine was spur of the moment. Grocery store had a vaccine clinic table up, so I said 'Neat' and got myself a flu and covid shot. Time now for rest and fluids!

I'm going to hang this on my wall.

May the right fire burn within me.

There's a new guy on my team who crochets vs my knitting and I have to say it's great to have someone to just whine about fiber crafts and talk shop with on the job.

I realize it makes me sound like a yarn snob, but I'm working up a bandana cowl and using an acrylic yarn for the first time in forever and the damn thing is just rolling up like an old pirate map as I go. I hope blocking makes this yarn cool it's jets and relax! 🫣

Another finished object in the books. I sat there proudly for two beers and a few hours before casting on another new project in a tipsy, victorious haze. Marvel at my restraint!

I have once again suffered under the impression of 'No, Sparrow. Blocking that hat that's already a little big definitely won't make it bigger at all!' I do not learn (and I do not swatch. Honestly, who swatches a hat?). #KnittingFollies #knitting #knitsky