Update on the squirrels…trapped three in the attic and successfully removed them. Hopeful that the entry routes have been blocked now.

It is quite cold here today and the snow/sleet is frozen solid. I was able to get to the post office yesterday but UPS is not running here yet and the UPS Store was closed. I’ll get those packages out as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience. 🧶🧶🧶🥶🥶🥶

The weather this weekend was the perfect time to try out My Jose Hood! I am happy to report that it kept me toasty warm as I shoveled the drive and sidewalk yesterday. With the cold temps this week, it will get lots of wear. Yarn and pattern in comments. ICE is unsafe, friends. Be vigilant. XO Kim

I was adopted from Korea as a small child. The recent actions in Minneapolis and other locations by this government are extremely distressing. On top of that, my adoptive parents voted for that man. The feelings of betrayal are immense. Every time I hop on social media, it’s in my face. 1/2

Tomorrow is the release date! I am so excited to get this out to you! 🧶 #lolabeanyarnco #waxbean #textillianstudios #sleepingsatelliteshawl

Over here, we have been dealing with squirrels in the attic. So far, they are winning the war. 😭

I’m gonna read this book, can’t wait to be rich.

A long time ago, I let someone borrow my copy of The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood. I still miss it and look for it every time I visit a used book store.

Condé Nast forgot to renew the trademark for Gourmet and so a group of journalists grabbed it and are relaunching the food magazine as a worker-owned co-op. Love it. [gourmetmagazine.net]

I'm starting to stock the online shop up again! Petrichor on Brioche DK, Cannoli Worsted, Crumble Slubby and Souffle Bulky were added to the shop today. Here's the link for the worsted skeins: www.kimdyesyarn.com/worsted-weig... 🧶🧶🧶

Dropped the college kid off today. So we are back to eating like goblins—cake and popcorn for dinner.

Knitting on the Winter Stardew sock on this rainy Saturday. Listening to Cocteau Twins Heaven or Las Vegas and finding out from my son that this album is having a resurgence among the younger generations. Jeff Buckley as well. It made me really happy to hear that.

There were extremely disconcerting sounds coming from inside my walls yesterday. When my husband came home from work, we cut a hole in the other side of the wall in the garage and freed a good sized squirrel. Sigh. We know how they got in, so that will be fixed soon.

Small Business Friends--Check and see if Amazon has slurped listings from your site and posted them on their site. They did it to me and I had no idea--a friend emailed me about it. They have listings from my site that are old, inaccurate and I NEVER GAVE THEM PERMISSION to post them there. 1/2

RIP. 😢

It’s a good day for a drive in the car with the music blasting. Sing it all out.

This dog talked me into taking him to his favorite field this morning. Hot on the scent of something good, he ran into a thicket of trees and shrubs in the middle of it and then started howling. I had to rescue him and he won’t forget the indignity anytime soon.

…it should break your heart to kill.

A new LYS in Corvallis, Oregon has just opened! Please visit The Lonely Skein in Corvallis, Oregon. They are carrying my yarn--a non superwash merino DK, Crumble Slubby & Souffle Bulky. #LYS #Yarnstore 🧶🧶🧶

Can’t sleep. Maybe I should get up and make doughnuts. I have a new carbon steel wok I want to break in with something fried. Been thinking about trying a French cruller recipe. Hmm. 🍩

I'll try this soon! Maybe tomorrow, if we're home. www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/flak...

Feeling very lucky that so many lovely and talented and kind people interact with me and my yarn and fibers. I get the best and most interesting emails from everywhere and it is always a joy to read and if there are photos, my braid just goes bonkers with serotonin. 🧶

Made street cart chicken with rice and pitas yesterday, fully expecting to have enough leftovers for another meal. I forgot the college aged son is home and now I find myself cooking more chicken and rice at 10AM.

Trying to get caught up on Stranger Things but Season 4 is dragging so hard. My husband fast forwards through the episodes and tells me what is happening every few minutes. 😭

Happy New Year! My day started with a 4am weather alert which woke me up for a squall. It was nice to see the sunrise this morning. 🌅

I have one last sale running on the site to end the year. A discount of 26% automatically taken off at checkout, to thank you for 2025. I’ve been working on the site to make it easier to navigate. Take a peek! www.kimdyesyarn.com 🧶🧶🧶

Started my day off with a cup of coffee and two Trader Joe's dark chocolate covered caramels. I am determined to usher this horrible year out my way.

The older son left this morning to return to his home and the husband returned to work today. This means that Duncan (our sweet pup) is having a most terrible day. He can't believe his two most favorite people are not here.

I hope your day has been lovely and full of peace and love. We have had a nice day full of good food and naps!

Such an amazing video.

One of the Twitter things I really miss is when everyone visiting family for the holidays would post photos of their hilarious sleeping arrangements. Is the person who made that happen over here?

How's the holiday baking going for you? I had leftover pistachios from making biscotti and a jar of marschino cherries in the pantry, so tried this recipe last night. They turned out great and received rave reviews! sallysbakingaddiction.com/spumoni-cook...

Love this man.

The Great Flood 😳😳😳

Also, want to mention that I recently dyed and shipped off fiber refills for @fibercirclestudio.bsky.social & Spun Ann Arbor. Brioche DK and Sourdough Sock were dyed and shipped to @yarnsocialkc.bsky.social! 🧶🧶🧶

@vickievet.bsky.social is making videos on YouTube now and I suggest a follow. Her work is always impeccable and beautiful. 🧶🧶🧶

Hi! So, I’ve been working on the final wholesale order of the year. It’s for a new LYS! More details to come on that. I have also gone through the Clearance section of the site and cleaned it up so that it’s easier to see what is left there. And, I’d like to remind you of gift cards! Links below. 🧶🧶

As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Enjoying my puzzle advent :)

Gift knitting is done and I’m working on a project for myself. Hats tend to look terrible on me, so I’m giving a good a try. This is the My Jose Hood pattern in my Mochi DK—Periwinkle colorway. I think it’s going to be so nice and warm with the scarf tied around the neck. 🧶🧶🧶 Links in comments.

Could really use some Chicago Pope level of funny memes today.

Ooh this looks like it could be my next stash buster project. knitty.com/ISSUEw25/PAT...

Worked on the dough and the fig filling for these cookies. I’m making them mostly for my MIL so she can tell me how they’re not right. 😂😂 www.marcellinaincucina.com/italian-fig-... It’s a lot easier to deal with her now that we are several states away.

Are you all ready for this? I finished the Lucky Dog Sweater (Pattern by Sole Salvo for Purl Soho) and the way it fits Duncan is incredible. He looks like a sleek model of a dog walking around the neighborhood. The fabric is warm enough to keep him nice and cozy. Highly recommend this pattern. 🧶🧶🧶

Consumed two emotionally devastating works recently. Hamnet (book) was excellent. I saw a lot of criticism online that it was boring but I am a big fan of a novel that doesn’t rely on a galloping plotline if the writing can stand up to it. Gorgeous writing, words so carefully selected. Loved it.

Since I’ve been on a gift making streak, I decided Duncan (my sweet pup) needs a new sweater. He has hair rather than fur and is prone to matting/felting if he wears a dog sweater too long. I’m using a mostly silk yarn held with a merino strand for this. Hope it helps in that aspect. 🧶🧶🧶

Oh, I’m to the very sad part of Hamnet now.

Packing orders and listening to Hamnet. How’s your Sunday?

This Small Business Saturday, I want to thank you for being here with me since 2010. The 25% off sale is still on through Sunday midnight EST. No code needed, discount applies at checkout. There are a few clearance skeins left, too. Thank you! www.KimDyesYarn.com 🧶🧶🧶

Morning boost! Sale is live at knitspinquilt.etsy.com