#showmeyourknits Just in time for this sweater fresh off the blocking boards. Pattern was improvised using trial -error -more error -frogging. The shaping is so that I can wear it bra less if I choose. The cables make me happy. The yarn is onion dyed by @serendipitouswool.bsky.social . #knitsky

Done! For me traditional heel flaps are harder to darn. Also, when I knit my socks too short they wear in weird places. 🥴 That’s visible in some of the mends. Glad I got this done before the cool weather arrives. There’s something truly special about sliding my feet into hand knit socks. #knitsky

Did you know that I gleefully take custom orders? And yes, even if you know how to knit you can still order something one of kind from me. For bridal, daily use, and gifts. DM me and let's chat. -A cardigan for you? -A sweater for a graduate? -A shawl for a special occasion? -A hat for big hair?

Ugh. I swear I spend more time darning socks than wearing them! 😭 But hand knit socks are the best and repair over replacing is better for us all. Do you darn too? Does it feel like a chore? See you in a few hours… #knitsky

Flock was about more than buying stuff. Yes, it’s a marketplace (and it was lovely) but I didn’t focus on ‘acquisition’. I bought art I’ve been coveting, art from Black women, & art with practical uses for me. Yarn, hand towels, a sticker, a ring, pest repellent spray, and some markers. #knitsky

Were you wondering what I wore to Flock? Or my knitting at the meetup? Here ya go! All for sale on my website. Green - Wafla Cardigan Gold- Adventure tank Striped- One of A Kind Cardigan Hat- Cable Up Grab all 4 and dm me so we can chat about yarn. #knitting #knitsky

Are you going to #flockfiberfestival in Seattle this weekend? I'll be there with knitting (of course) and a few enamel pins to give away. Be sure to say 'hi' if you see me. See you soon! #knitsky

I am really knitting another sock. *gasp* this would be my fourth one. No, I don't care about pairs. XD It's @disturbingthefleece.com 's Carter Gables and she patiently explained sock fit, needle + fabric to my ignorant self. I'm knitting the largest size, but I could easily have gone down 🧶#knitsky

Meet Carter Gables: handsome, practical, and cabled. A bold cable on front and a wide garter panel on back. Knit toe up beginning with a unique tab toe and an afterthought heel. As long as the yarn is wool, plied, and sock weight it's fair game. Find the pattern on my site. #knitsky #knitting

This pattern has been waiting for a loooong time, y'all. Stay tuned for this cabled sock pattern end of July. Too excited to wait? Head over to Rav or my site. Knit a pair of DK weight socks in the meantime. What's your fav color for sock knitting? Me? I love variegated socks. #knitsky #knitting

More independent makers are folding. Folks, art is valuable to our lives. The talent & passion can’t be replaced with mass produced soulless products. Every pattern I write, though *underpriced*, tells a story and is full of intention. Pay for what you care about. An artless world is a grim one.

I'm teaching at Knit City Vancouver! Meaning we can meet & learn together IRL (as the kids say lol). My One of Kind Hat class covers yarn choice, fit, & cable choices. I'm bringing a pile of swatches and lots of knowledge. FYI Vancouver is mostly English speaking and safe. Will I see you there?

BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.” They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.

Making the Pique My Interest Cable Sock by @disturbingthefleece.com using @lolabeanyarnco.com Electric Youth in Soy Bean. Thanks Fatimah for a great class!

Ready to cast on during Pride w/ a pattern from a queer designer? These designs are quick and you probably already have the yarn. 1. Weak Moral Fiber shawl: sock weight in 3 colors 2. Big Hair Much Care hat: sock weight held doubled 3.February Fitted Mitts: cabled DK Go forth and knit!! #knitsky

Happy pride from someone who: -is Black -is cisgender -is bisexual -uses she/her/hers pronouns -is in a heterosexual appearing relationship -came out well into adulthood and only to some people -and is SO PROUD of queer folx in all the ways you show up Happy pride from me!

I’m grafting the last few stitches on my favorite heel for socks: afterthought. I learned this via @knitty.com at least 15 years ago. This is the first time I’m using a darning egg to stretch the fabric so I can see better. How did I not think of this before?!

I've been promising this one for a looonnng time. Things happen, thanks for waiting for me to get it together. Meet: Laaazzzy Cable Lid (in 5 sizes) Get ready because Friday is the day! Thanks @bawlmergirl for the name for this relaxing hat. Ready your needles for a fun spring cast on!

For the Cable Up hat, I created a spicy cable. It's a bit tricky so I thought y'all *might* wanna watch me do it. Don't worry, it's used sparingly. I'm not into a bunch of excitement when I knit. And yes, I *had* to use a 3rd needle this time. Watch the vid, buy the pattern on my site, and dive in!

We attended the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver yesterday. The violence occurred after we left so we’re safe. It occurred directly behind our school. My condolences to the Filipino community in particular.

And now for photos... For patterns, I do the editing myself. This time w/ colored pens and correction tape; outside in the sun. It was magical. It probably looks a bit like chaos, it kinda is. Art imitating life. And it’s possible that the pattern still won’t be *perfect*. Life imitating art?

The featured technique for Box #4 of the Skill Builder Box yarn club will be... cables! Cables are textured knitting motifs that often have the appearance of ropes or knots. They're created by working stitches out of order, creating a twist in the knitted fabric. #KnitSky #LevelUpYourKnitting 🧶

I guess I’m a real Canadian now? Made my first ever Caesar! In Tofino, I had a Caesar with jalapeño vodka. Figured it was easy enough to try at home. Garnish is a celery stick, jalapeño stuffed olive, beef stick, and old bay dusted imitation crab & old bay rimmed glass. Don’t be too shocked lol.

It’s done! Sample 3 of my upcoming pattern is all knit up. I chose a name suggested by one of you talented wordsmiths. 🧐 Next, is blocking and photos. This is the perfect hat for the ‘not quite warm enough’ time of year we’re in. Start digging in your collection for those plant fiber yarns.

#ShowMeYourKnits #socks: Serendipitous Journey. LOVE this pattern by @disturbingthefleece.com; it changed the way I think about self-striping yarn. Which is handy, because I have more sock sets I got from Lollipop Yarn before she vanished from the web. 🧶 #knitsky www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Y’all, I found the dye recipe for my Punky Brewster colorway on the back of an old Radio Shack receipt. I only dyed it once—for a countdown calendar 76 years ago—but I just dyed some up for Nash Yarn Fest.

This one is almost done. Only crown decreases left and it’ll be ready for you in March. I made some changes. 1-It’s extra long like the teal, kids version. 2-A larger size so it can fit me easily (I can’t stand a tight hat.) 3-And stripes because with color, I believe ‘more is more’.

Had ourselves a little earthquake here in Vancouver. Well it was north but we felt it here. Kids didn’t even feel it lol. But they got out early as a result. It was very different than the one I felt in Atlanta 6-7 years ago. Humbling to say the least.

Was on a 1/2 full bus here in Van, BC at mid day. A white dude was cussing (mental health? Addiction? Both?) then yelled the n word and got off. Shockingly no emotional support Canadians leapt into action. When trump won they were all over SM offering their services. Guess they meant black squares.

In this episode of the Crochet Designer Blueprint series, we’re breaking down yarn weights, fiber properties, how to choose the right yarn and stitch, and how to plan your project for the best results. #crochet #crochet🧶 #yarn #crochetcommunity 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/ofrVrYrdYGQ?...

My Cable Up hat is finished, and kindly modelled by my pal Gertrude. I made this a snug toque, but am already planning a second, slouchier one. 📝: Cable Up, by @disturbingthefleece.com 🧶: Essence of Autumn Yarns Prairie Sock in Periwinkle. #BKBlackHistoryMAL #knitsky #knitting #cableknitting

I knit this sweater early in process of grieving my dad. It took two-ish years to actually finish it and put it on. I’m glad that I did. The joyful colors are directly at odds with how I was feeling while making it. This is a reminder to you to make the things. Art is valuable for us all.

This is maybe the silliest Pokemon and I love it lol. I needed the chuckle for sure. If you play Pokemon Go please send me a friend request. I’m FleeceFlock1.

I love working with fiber folks to design knitting patterns to bring eyeballs to their products and build excitement from long time customers. A hat for spring? A shawl for a KAL? Got a yarn that people keep picking up but never taking home? Get a size inclusive design to fit your brand's needs.

Here’s my first try at the collar for this guy. I don’t love it. I’m thinking the cable should be on the left so the fold doesn’t obscure it. But also, maybe this ribbing isn’t the right choice. It lacks the structure I would want from of collar and it’s longer than the patterns beside it. Hmmm

Here’s Cable Up! I’ve styled it two ways here. We both know that you already have a beautiful skein of fingering weight yarn that you can use. 🤫😉 Knit with a US 2 so it’s squishy and plush and stretchyyyy. Pick up the pattern on my site and cast on. DisturbingtheFleece.com

Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.

News is coming at us hard and fast. Lofi music really helps me focus and calm down. As does keeping my hands busy. Here's 60 seconds of no talking, just my brown hands making and chill music in the background. Watch it as many times as you need and let me know if you want more of this.

Hey friends! Ever wanted to design your own crochet patterns but didn’t know where to start, this series is for you! I'll walk you from finding inspiration to publishing your first pattern. The intro episode drops today at 3 PM EST, so be sure to check it out! youtube.com/@elisabethdesamour

I cast on a third version of the cotton cabled hats. I wanted one that would fit me well enough and I really prefer my hats on the long/slouchy side. I had plenty of yardage so I also added some stripes and marling to this one because 3 colors are more fun than 1.

This year we’re leaving behind what doesn’t serve us. I started this sweater some 10 years ago: wrong yarn weight, wrong size, wrong technique, wrong yardage. It feels good to let it go. Whatever this becomes I’ll be happy to use this beautiful color.

Y’all, @haymarketbooks.org is offering 40% off their Black Liberation books—including my new book, “Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education” and the book I coedited “Balck Lives Matter at School.” www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/65-40-...

Shoveling snow but make it fashion. This outfit was actually too warm for the last 15 minutes. I came in sweating lol. In other news, my hand dyed sweater and hat that were also hand knit (and designed by me) performed great!

It’s snowing for the first time this season here in Vancouver BC! My kids had to walk to the school in the snow and it’s also actually slightly uphill lol. Also climate change is real.

5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house) 1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said 2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book 3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane 4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins 5. Get a library card

I'm seeing a lot of newer knitters here (Welcome!), and I wanted to share this tip for those who want nice yarn but have a tight budget. 🧶 Grab a sweater in a thrift store. Choose the biggest one you can, and check the label to see what it's made of. You want natural fibres if possible.

Meet Cable Up and to the tune of KL's 'Squabble Up'. This one is a love letter to color with that color wheel beginning with BLACK. The designer, the yarn dyer @lolabeanyarnco.com, the sweatshirt, the title: all BLACK. Join @theblackknitter.bsky.social and I for the Black History Month MAL.

Have I mentioned this sweater yet? I’m reworking it because I wanted a more masculine look and fit than the original. There have been some challenges as my focus is…fleeting. But, I think it’s done now! I’m going to revamp the pattern and republish it. You ready? Pattern: Sunrise Over Blue Skies.

Random thought of the day… I keep seeing everyone passionately advocating for supporting Black-owned businesses and emphasizing how important it is, especially now that DEI initiatives are trending and becoming a bigger focus. And while I completely agree, I can’t help but wonder: