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Sunshine: Making Yarn Gremlins of All of Us. – 01:56
Open Throttle – 02:10
The ‘Kitties’N’Cream’ socks (ravelry link) are already started. Pattern is “I Scream” by Caitlin Thomson (ravelry link). It is enjoyable, mush like the decadent dessert of the pattern theme.
The ‘Baby [REDACTED]’s Gladiolus Cardigan‘ (ravelry link) is finished, steam killed with in an inch of it’s life, and delivered. While the pattern by Agnes Brandels was certainly on theme, the parents appreciated the aggressive steam blocking because the garment can be used by the baby.
Shared plans from the upcoming WestKnits MKAL. Those plans have since changed drastically – next episode, I promise – but YOU still have time to sign up for the MKAL!
Trying not to stall out on my spinning, but it’s hard.
Standard Time: It’s About Time – 30:19
Stalled – 30:52
Gladiolus edits, punctuation is important, and words have meaning. I find imprecise language to be confusing and frustrating. And I lament about the difficulties caused by that here.
Cock Co-Zee: So You’re Always Ready To Whip It Out! – 48:12
Life on the Road Update – 49:56
These actions taken by the Trump administration Are Not Okay.
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Remember, we mourn the losses – the friends, family, freedoms, and the belief in safety and security. We March in the streets – We don’t take those losses laying down. Small progression add up! It takes training and practice, but it is VITAL. And we dace the night away – celebrate the moments of joy, seek out your community of creators. Knit and be merry. This is why we’re fighting.
Spinning on 2 Wheels 