Taking a slight detour on my art path into the world of Linocut printing in the last week or two. It's been a fun challenge. So many ideas!

Rise up and knit! 🧶 💪🏼

I might have to take a social media break. I have rage fatigue and am completely overwhelmed with this planet at the moment. Finding it hard to maintain hope. Bleh.

POV: You are lying in bed and this sassy girl lies on your chest to demand you stop looking at your phone. #catsky #fostercats #catsky

At least this time could we stop with the cutsey puns and the grandma references when discussing this industry? There are tons of independent dyers who rely on US business who don't need to be condescended to right now. FFS #KNITSKY #🧶

Third time's a charm? Pattern purchased when it was first published in 2007, yarn is Laci from Blue Moon Fiber Arts (no longer in business) about the same time. I've tried knitting Irtfa'a a couple times, but I'm really determined to finish it this time. I wasn't my own raven's wings, dammit! 😂😂

Increasingly addicted to watching Inside No. 9 . I still can't believe I didn't know about this series until this year! It's deliciously dark and spooky at times. The stories are fantastic. #insideno9 #creepytv

Donald Trump’s deployment of the military in Los Angeles over the objection of California leaders is an abuse of power and a dangerous escalation. It’s what you would see in authoritarian states and it must stop. Americans have the right to speak out and peacefully protest.

These fascist dipshits keep claiming there is all kinds of violence in Los Angeles right now. At this very moment, even! Weirdly, every single local channel is running regular programming, instead of this BREAKING NEWS EVENT. It's like ... it's like the dipshits are lying, or something. Weird.

Speaking of socks, here's a mini painting of a pair of socks that I did not too long ago. I didn't realize until after I finished it, that the reference photo used was actually a painting as well. Oops... 🤪 #knittingart #knittedsocks #acrylicpainting #minipainting #🧶

I'm also onto the sleeves of this pullover (for me). Since we are heading into much warmer weather here in Canada, I'm taking my time finishing it. 🧶😊❤️ YARN : Estelle DK PATTERN : Aarven Longsleeve by Rosa P. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitting #🧶 #knittedpullover

I just checked and it looks like the last pair of socks I knit was in 2021. I've been knitting this current pair over the last few days and every stitch has felt really therapeutic. I forgot how satisfying a good heel turn is, too. #knitting #🧶 #knittedsocks

These days, when I have trouble sleeping, I find searching #Ravelry for patterns to add to my #knitting queue actually calms my mind. #🧶

Watching British Crime Dramas, knitting a sock, and enjoying bonding time with our foster cat Rooni. She recently discovered laps are cozy places and people aren't so scary. #knitsky #catsky #fostercat #britishcrimedrama

TFW you find the exact knitting pattern you were looking for, but the creator's online store is out of business. #waaaaaahhhh #knitterproblems #knitsky #🧶

Spent this holiday Monday finally digging the garden that I wanted to put beside the shed in our yard since we moved in. Planted hostas, phlox, sedum, sage and lavender. I can't stop looking at it now. It looks so cute, even at night! #gardensky #gardens #summer

So maybe this year will be the year I let myself dive deep into oil painting. Or... At least I'll give it the good old college try, anyways...

@meredithblunt.art But, what is your FAVOURITE bird in the world? 😊

Excited to finally have separated for the sleeves and am now on the straightaway of stockinette for the body of this pullover. I really love the feel of this Estelle DK yarn! Pattern is Aarven Longsleeve by Rosa P. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Tonight I joined the Margins Club . A local cafe hosts nights where everyone in the joint shows up, orders themselves coffee & reads quietly (no talking!) for an hour or two while listening to jazz music. Also includes an optional book swap at the end & social time. It was heaven! #booksky

Okay *phew*! Am now officially where I was in this pattern at the beginning of the weekend, except its going MUCH better than the previous 4 attempts. For those following along: PATTERN: Aarven Longsleeve by Rosa P. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... YARN : Estelle DK

I have now restarted the same sweater five times. I should know better than to try to watch tv and knit short rows with left and right leaning increases on both sides. My brain just isn't able to process that kind of silliness these days. 🤣 5th times a charm? #knitsky 🧶

Aaaaaand, we are fostering again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #catsky #fostercat #catlady4life

Just me over here documenting my recent yarn stash acquisitions on #Ravelry. Realizing that I've been self-medicating my stress over politics lately with soft, cushy yarn. Could be worse, right? 🧶 #knitsky #Ravelry #yarnstash #yarpr0n

This thought is on repeat inside my head tonight so I just need to get it out: Why does some random white dude, that doesn't know I exist, who lives in a country that I don't, get to decide the future of my family? #fucktrump #resist #keepfighting #canadaisnotforsale #FUCKTRUMP

Yesterday we took a trip to Toronto for Record Store Day, and while I picked up some great vinyl, I also scored some lovely new yarn from #YarnsUntangled in Kensington Market. 🧶🇨🇦 #yarn #knitsky #knitting #yarnpr0n #yarnporn

Received my yarn from @indigodragonfly.bsky.social yesterday! Colourway is "A View to A Kiln" & their fundraiser to help @jenniethepotter.bsky.social with a new studio. The suggestion box is now open for best pattern to show off this GORGEOUS custom colourway. #knitsky #knitting #yarnpr0n #yarnporn

I get it. Good suppliers are hard to find, especially for small businesses/performers. I just wish that, just once, there would be a "women's fit" option for merch t-shirts. So many great bands & personalities I want to support, but unisex shirts DO NOT look good on my full figure with these hips.

I'm a total sucker for really good construction details in a knitting pattern. They go a long way towards helping you create a garment you're really proud of. I'm at the hem of this pullover & it's construction is so clever & practical that I needed to stop & photograph it. 😂🧶 #knitting #knitsky

Painting knitted fabric has been something I've always wanted to improve at. I started this one today, and while it's VERY early-stages, it's already better than what I've painted previously. #knitsky #artsky

He took screenshots. 😍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am really loving how professional and smart the little design details are in this pattern. Now working on the long stretch of stockinette for the lower body of the sweater. Pattern: HVIDE ravel.me/hvide

My contribution to this week's #showmeyourknits them of #colourwork are my favourite colourwork project ever: Pattern: Pembroke Mittens Designer: Heather Desserud Yarn: Loft by Brooklyntweed Heather is such a lovely person and here patterns are really great. #knitsky

Gracieface says "Oh, hello there! You can take a breather. It's almost #Caturday. " #catsky

✅ School Drop Off ✅ Dog Park Walk ✅ Errands ✅ Coffee And now to get on with some painting in the studio. Cheers to Friday, friends!

A little more work on this still life piece today. Deepening shadows, adding highlights and colour correction.

Another pair of mittens finished recently for another good friend. These ones knit up really fast! Pattern: Nattugla | Night Owl Mittens (Ravelry) Designer: Jorid Linvik #knitsky #Ravelry 🧶

Spending a lot more time on Bluesky now that I've found the #knitsky community. Was previously only following news & political feeds & my mental health couldn't hack the amount of constant anger and sadness. I like to stay informed but it's much more palatable with breaks about knitting.

The feeling of finally joining the front and back sides together when knitting a top-down sweater. Ahhhhhh... 😍 (Pattern is Hveld from Woolfolk FW17 Collection) #knitsky #knitting 🧶

In a fit of stupidity, I relaxed my own rules around daily online news consumption and, predictably, experienced a substantial anxiety/panic attack spike. That said, in the process of coming down, I discovered the areas of this app that are actually calming and have the opposite effect on me.

Just discovered the #showmeyourknits hashtag & it is such a relaxed, happy place to be. Total nostalgia for back when the bird app was worth something. Inspired me to contribute this pair of mitts I finished for a dear friend recently:

I love her so much. #dogs #kyrannosaurusrex

Looking back on Trump in politics, it’s clear that too few people took the threat he represented seriously; from the start. He comes off as such an embarrassing ass clown, that it created a false sense of, “That moron…what a joke!” The joke was on America.

Not me eating my feelings in leftover pizza over the state of the world at 1am on a Tuesday morning. Nope. No sir. Not me.

"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."

An Irish Blessing on St. Patrick's Day May those who love us, love us; And for those who don't love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we will know them by their limping.