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Handknit light purple-gray sweater with a lace pattern on the front

A sweater from 2023: this is Poetria by Sari Nordlund. #ShowMeYourKnits

If you image google “life is too short to wear matching socks,” the photo that comes up of a tuxedo cat hanging over the arm of a couch is Oliver in our old house.

A photo of my old cat Oliver was turned into a meme and shared by Lionel Ritchie on Facebook.

A handknit throw with multicolored lace blocks

Handknit multicolored lace squares for a blanket

Lace for #ShowMeYourKnits - my Radvent Throw from a few years ago.

Gray and white cat curled up next to a human on a gray couch

I should be doing things, but the princess has demanded that I sit on the couch with her, and who am I to argue.

Cadbury Creme Eggs.

It is - wall hanging made by my mom. So I guess technically there is an animal in the photo.

Light blue green handknit cardigan sweater

I don’t actually have any knits with animals on them, so here’s the sweater I just finished (Mabel by Isabell Kraemer) instead. #ShowMeYourKnits

Handknit long sleeve pullover sweater in bright pink with lace pattern on the front

My pink Malin sweater (by Isabell Kraemer) #ShowMeYourKnits

And then we have MAHA and ICE ads. I’m out.

Quote this post with a knit that starts with the next letter of the alphabet #ShowMeYourKnits

Infuscate, from Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Had to go back 10 years to find an I.

Hand knit stockinette stitch v-neck pullover in gray with some red speckles

Gray for this week’s #ShowMeYourKnits - my Niamh by Isabell Kraemer. The yarn is from Cozy Color Works. I don’t remember the color but like the little red speckles.

A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr

Mandatory corgi romping on the snow video:

Glad to see @repaprildelaney.bsky.social on this list.

Handknit purple cabled hat

I finished a new hat, just in time for the snow/cold this week.

Prue Leith Says She Is Leaving ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Ms. Leith, 86, presided over more than 400 challenges in nine seasons of the TV baking competition, and said it “feels like the right time.”

Prue Leith, one of the judges of “The Great British Bake Off,” said on Wednesday that she was leaving the TV show after presiding over more than 400 challenges in nine seasons.

Well, I think so but other household member disagrees.

Apparently not!

A selection of handknit fingerless gloves - gray and light pink fair isle, green with cables, multicolored

Handknit green fingerless glove with cables

A selection of mitts for #ShowMeYourKnits (not pictured: the ones I knit for my brother in law every year)

Me: trying to sleep. Violet: MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW MEOW…

I was apparently disturbing her nap.

Hand knit cardigan in progress with dark gray and white mosaic section and light blue body, next to a cat

On the needles this week: Nexxus cardigan by Natasja Hornby. The yarn is Purl Soho Linen Quill. #ShowMeYourKnits

Elle Simone Scott, culinary trailblazer, has died - The Boston Globe Scott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after she started working at America’s Test Kitchen and became an advocate and educator, working to increase awareness of the disease.

Elle Simone Scott, a chef, food stylist, and cookbook author who was the first Black woman to join the cast of “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died.

A row of colorful cat toy mice

I think Violet needs more toy mice.

I have a new pet peeve to announce: people on Wheel of Fortune who yell “big money!” when they spin the wheel.

Handknit tee with lace and cables in light brown

My best knit of 2025: the Dido Tee (by Sari Nordlund), using Berroco Remix that was in my stash. #ShowMeYourKnits

Red-purple handknit scarf with a chevron lace pattern in progress

Christmas Eve cast on - Dew Drops Scarf by Lisa Hannes using mystery stash yarn. #ShowMeYourKnits

Teen girl in a green shirt and Santa hat sitting in front of a Christmas tree in the late 80s-early 90s

Merry Christmas from teenage Jerdlngr, circa 1988-90.

I think that’s what bothers me so much about chatbots. Like I know it’s a computer, it knows it’s a computer, just drop the charade. Also the marketing emails that are like “we noticed…” No you didn’t, there’s no “we.”