Last night I dreamed I had a mid life crisis. 😆

I've been solo parenting for five days. Partner comes home today and I'm literally counting the minutes. But, I did get my latest video posted. I'm reacting to the Sci Show. 🧶 Knitter Reacts: How Sci Show Underestimates Knitters ... and Knitting youtu.be/Dr71dvVo3W4

Me stating why I do not like a knitting pattern is not a personal attack on people who do. It's a knitting pattern, not a personality. 🧶

Sometime you just have to let someone be mad and know it's not about you even if they want to make it about you.

People have just forgotten ... or never knew the turmoil when Ravelry launched the redesign. It feels like it memory holed with the rest of 2020. 🧶

What do people think of the ranunculus sweater pattern? 🧶

Darn. I have 15 minutes before an online meeting. Can't start anything. Can just sit and watch the clock to make sure I'm not late.

I'm having a very hard time keeping kind about a video that horribly demonstrates throwing and flicking. 🧶

If you want to convince me that you are a scam text, use the name Sally.

Knitting Can't solve everything?!? It's been two days without running water. Hopefully by the weekend I can take a real shower. 🧶

Today I learned my kiddo is a sweet tomato heel girlie. 🧶

Has Rubio forgotten how dependent Florida is on tourist and snowbirds? Do you know how many people from Canada come to Florida for the winter? This is insanity.

I love answering questions about knitting and one of my latest is about how to capture floats in stranded colorwork! 🧶 Capture Floats Like a Master Knitter youtu.be/jd-o56kzhPg

Hello I'm a knitter on a TV show ... I cannot knit. The dog in Wallace and Grommet is a more competent knitter than I am.

If you're making a perfectly shot video of driving , while drinking coffee so you can say "I'm not invited "I may not be invited back but at least they know I'm not okay bringing politics into knitting and buying yarn from wherever I want" is in fact a politics statement. 🧶

Did you know I can change my mind? I can! 🧶 Did I say Never?... Oops: An Opinionated Knitter Changes Her Mind youtu.be/d6whim60Jw4

🧵Just like optimisticsoap (IG) I’ve seen a wave of defeatism—“What elections?” “Why bother?” That hopelessness? It’s not wisdom. It’s surrender. And it’s exactly what authoritarians want: for us to give up before the fight even starts. Here’s how we push back—starting now: links in thread

We are watching the billionaire technofascists use their AI pets to rewrite history in front of our very eyes. Never assume AI is some kind of neutral tool. It is a fascist tool and anyone who doesn’t get this at this stage is a fool.

I'll never forget who is responsible for this abomination in the White House and the GOP who closed ranks with it.

Finally finishing the Play date Tee! It's washed, blocked and drying on the mat. But, it got me thinking about the instructions wash and block. What do you think people get wrong about this instruction at the end of patterns? 🧶 #knitting

Want to know how I turn a Crichet chain into a Lifeline? Check out my tutorial in the Lifeline Provisional Cast On! 🧶 Master Knitting: Unlock The Magic of the Lifeline Provisional Cast On youtu.be/58FLw0Y0pD4

I'm just a voter that For 25 years has been yelling "it's about the courts!" This is what Cassandra felt like, isn't it.

It's not just that I got purple first. It's that I got it perfect reverse order. Connections Puzzle #746 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨

honestly does seem like the basic dynamic in american politics right now is that a critical number of voters treat Democrats like their (nagging) mom or their (bitch) wife and treat Republicans like the “cool” dad or husband who is at best a deadbeat

I was told the intelligent, kind, joyful black woman would be no different.

Canada's long national nightmare continues.

Truth. Their bread flour is 👩‍🍳 💋

That army parade was straight outta Spinal Tap.

This has the energy of Michael Dukakis in a tank. We look pathetic. #nokings

Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state Keep that same energy of support for her

Literally worst experience blocking a lace shawl today. Sometimes you just have to let go and let gravity. 🧶

If you’re ever looking at a catastrophe or impending catastrophe and wonder which side is more to blame, the answer is simple: the more powerful side. Whichever side in a conflict has more power has more responsibility for peace and the avoidance of bloodshed.

BREAKING: LA solidarity protesters in Austin are occupying JJ Pickle Federal Building, which houses local ICE processing center

Minnesota! MN immigrant groups rally against L.A. ICE arrests www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpYs...

I love knitting lace but blocking it is a work out You know what is not hard work? Not deploying Marines against our citizens protesting.

I designed this cowl with souvenirs yarn I got on my last trip to London. I call it Hedge Maze after the murder maze at Hampton Court Palace. 🧶 #showmeyourknits

A rabbi and a priest ride together on the same bus for years and get to know each other. One day the priest finally asks "My friend, be honest, have you ever eaten bacon?" ...

It is totally OK to care about the Israeli hostages and the devastation of the people in Gaza both. It is totally evil to use people who are not actively holding the hostages or part of the government fighting or making decisions as targets of your rage against injustice.

How's my sourdough?

I believe in knitting smarter, not harder. I share some tried and true hacks and experiment with a diy yarn cozy in my latest video! 🧶 Favorites and Fail: Tools to Make Your Knit Life Easier youtu.be/9CzDywPr940

Something about Pacers vs Knicks in an Eastern Conference Final. lol. iykyk. 🏀

Lace knitting can be daunting. But fear not! Lace is made with skills any knitter can learn! Discover five essential skills every knitter should know! #knitting 🧶 Discover the MAGIC of Lace Knitting with These 5 Essential Skills! (with Slo-Motion) youtu.be/H7MbXj6n4sE

The difference 50 grams of water can make. Last week's failed sourdough bread and this weeks.

Apparently Herrshner's has acquired Big Twist brand from JoAnn Crafts. I'll be excited once I get the yarn and see how it compares to the OG in my stash. 🧶 herrschners.com/big-twist-ya...

Making a gauge swatch is an invaluable skill in knitting and crochet. But, are bad habits preventing you from getting an accurate swatch? 🧶 youtu.be/LIr47ovZjUs

I will not argue about knitting terms. I will not argue about knitting terms. I will not argue about knitting terms.

And if I could make people learn just one craft thing, it’d be textile-related. Call me next time you’ve knitted with some yarn with wool you washed and spun yourself. Tell me exactly how long it took. Then go look up the first thing humans industrialized.

I'm so frustrated. My sourdough is failing since Passover ended. I think just a week of feeding the starter.

Knit Companion promises to be a game changer when working with your knitting and crochet patterns. But does it deliver? Find out in my latest review! 🧶 My Review: Is Knit Companion Worth It? youtu.be/02F-nfSo7AY