Abi Collins
@abiknitsflora.bsky.social
Making things by blending plant anatomy with wool whilst trying to cultivate an allotment
Started a new venture with Fabrication in York and got a message from a staff member telling me that my 'booby- bottomed ear trumpet things' were selling well 😂
#felting #fiberart #textileart #lichen #makingmakesmehappy
#felting #fiberart #textileart #lichen #makingmakesmehappy
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Started a new venture with Fabrication in York and got a message from a staff member telling me that my 'booby- bottomed ear trumpet things' were selling well 😂
#felting #fiberart #textileart #lichen #makingmakesmehappy
#felting #fiberart #textileart #lichen #makingmakesmehappy
World Soil Day 5th Dec, "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities." Under asphalt, buildings & streets lies soil that, if permeable and vegetated, helps absorb rainwater, regulate temperature, store carbon, and improve air quality.💚 Find out more www.un.org/en/observanc...
#soil #climate #food #permaculture
#soil #climate #food #permaculture
World Soil Day | United Nations
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
World Soil Day 5th Dec, "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities." Under asphalt, buildings & streets lies soil that, if permeable and vegetated, helps absorb rainwater, regulate temperature, store carbon, and improve air quality.💚 Find out more www.un.org/en/observanc...
#soil #climate #food #permaculture
#soil #climate #food #permaculture
Any Yorkshire crafters/artists want to join an established Social Enterprise supporting all kinds of folk; selling their work, providing workspace and learning skills? I've just joined Fabrication Crafts in York (shop in Leeds too)and found it a very positive experience.
#craft #art #yorkshire
#craft #art #yorkshire
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Any Yorkshire crafters/artists want to join an established Social Enterprise supporting all kinds of folk; selling their work, providing workspace and learning skills? I've just joined Fabrication Crafts in York (shop in Leeds too)and found it a very positive experience.
#craft #art #yorkshire
#craft #art #yorkshire
Craftivism takes discipline and time and this is my start as recommended by Sarah P. Corbett. Take a positive inspirational phrase and embroider it. The process concentrates your thoughts on strategy and action. 'What I stand for, is what I stand on' - Wendell Berry.
#craftivism #soil #permaculture
#craftivism #soil #permaculture
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Craftivism takes discipline and time and this is my start as recommended by Sarah P. Corbett. Take a positive inspirational phrase and embroider it. The process concentrates your thoughts on strategy and action. 'What I stand for, is what I stand on' - Wendell Berry.
#craftivism #soil #permaculture
#craftivism #soil #permaculture
I mean, just look at this cool little chap (and 25% off the pattern. Thank you Sarah ) Happy Weekend knitting!🧶🎄🎁 #knitting #strandedknitting #whimsy #weekendknits
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www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Gnoel Gnome pattern by Sarah Schira
Save 25% on this pattern when you use the coupon code giftalong2025 in your Ravelry cart from Thursday, November 20 at 5 pm (US-EST) through Wednesday, November 26 at 11:59 pm (US-EST). Then come join...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I mean, just look at this cool little chap (and 25% off the pattern. Thank you Sarah ) Happy Weekend knitting!🧶🎄🎁 #knitting #strandedknitting #whimsy #weekendknits
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Fellow festive knitters who love using up their stash - how about this idea? Urban Beat by Drops is knitted on 7mm so you can use 1 strand super bulky, 2 of aran, 3 of DK or 4 of fingering 4ply. The hat is one size by very stretchy and adaptable 💚🧶😊
#knitting #knitsky #slowfashion #permaculture
#knitting #knitsky #slowfashion #permaculture
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Fellow festive knitters who love using up their stash - how about this idea? Urban Beat by Drops is knitted on 7mm so you can use 1 strand super bulky, 2 of aran, 3 of DK or 4 of fingering 4ply. The hat is one size by very stretchy and adaptable 💚🧶😊
#knitting #knitsky #slowfashion #permaculture
#knitting #knitsky #slowfashion #permaculture
If you're in York pressie hunting can I suggest Fabrication on Stonegate. Full of local makers and artists selling individual, good quality stuff. And yes, I have just landed a small area selling my wet felted pieces, all made in Yorkshire wool 😊💚🧶
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If you're in York pressie hunting can I suggest Fabrication on Stonegate. Full of local makers and artists selling individual, good quality stuff. And yes, I have just landed a small area selling my wet felted pieces, all made in Yorkshire wool 😊💚🧶
Autumn starts with apples for me. So here is my own creation the Apple Branch scarf. The motifs come from an historic anatomical drawing of an apple branch as seen under an early microscope by Nehemiah Grew and the pink from madder dye. Pattern link in alt text. #showmeyourknits #knitting
September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Autumn starts with apples for me. So here is my own creation the Apple Branch scarf. The motifs come from an historic anatomical drawing of an apple branch as seen under an early microscope by Nehemiah Grew and the pink from madder dye. Pattern link in alt text. #showmeyourknits #knitting
September 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I was trying to do a deep and meaningful artistic felting piece thinking about knitting with wool being decomposed back into the ground and this was the result - my spooky little owl stone 😄. I do love him 🦉 #makeyourselfhappy #fibercraft #wool
September 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I was trying to do a deep and meaningful artistic felting piece thinking about knitting with wool being decomposed back into the ground and this was the result - my spooky little owl stone 😄. I do love him 🦉 #makeyourselfhappy #fibercraft #wool
Thank you Jamie Raskin and a beautifully considered commentary on the clip.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK6L...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK6L...
Nigel Farage DESTROYED By US Congressman On Free Speech
YouTube video by Maximilien Robespierre
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September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you Jamie Raskin and a beautifully considered commentary on the clip.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK6L...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK6L...
I didn't realise how much faith I had lost in the 'Labour' party until I listened to this. Someone brave enough to be a compassionate human being in national politics 👋 #greenparty @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
'This country needs migrants'
Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about his views on immigration
Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about his views on immigration
September 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I didn't realise how much faith I had lost in the 'Labour' party until I listened to this. Someone brave enough to be a compassionate human being in national politics 👋 #greenparty @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
In a world dominated by those whose life seems driven by a lack of respect for any other life on Earth, these two remain an utter inspiration for those of us who see the importance of Earth care, people care and fair shares #permaculture #nature #lifeonearth
Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
September 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In a world dominated by those whose life seems driven by a lack of respect for any other life on Earth, these two remain an utter inspiration for those of us who see the importance of Earth care, people care and fair shares #permaculture #nature #lifeonearth
For #showmeyourknits sweater theme. This was my second bias brain bender from Japanese Knitting by Michiyo. Once you get into the rhythm it's pretty satisfying. #knitsky #handmade
September 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
For #showmeyourknits sweater theme. This was my second bias brain bender from Japanese Knitting by Michiyo. Once you get into the rhythm it's pretty satisfying. #knitsky #handmade
The baby these were made for is now 36 years old 😄. They are by Phildar, the French yarn company whose fashion forward patterns were my mainstay from teens to motherhood. They produce exquisite baby patterns, so when I had mine of course I had to make a few 😊 #showmeyourknits #knitting
August 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The baby these were made for is now 36 years old 😄. They are by Phildar, the French yarn company whose fashion forward patterns were my mainstay from teens to motherhood. They produce exquisite baby patterns, so when I had mine of course I had to make a few 😊 #showmeyourknits #knitting
I am still using my bargain, beautiful cashmere tweed. Only 30g left so 2 colours for Annika mitts, I named them after my favourite detective, the unique Annika Strandhed who works in cold northern places, so long cuffs and finger ribbing with stranded colourwork seems right #knitting #wipwednesday
August 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I am still using my bargain, beautiful cashmere tweed. Only 30g left so 2 colours for Annika mitts, I named them after my favourite detective, the unique Annika Strandhed who works in cold northern places, so long cuffs and finger ribbing with stranded colourwork seems right #knitting #wipwednesday
Fewer than 500 signatures so far. It took me less than a minute to sign up
August 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Fewer than 500 signatures so far. It took me less than a minute to sign up
If you fancy a bit of pure joy then head along to Mijnwolden on You Tube. Jente is a lovely chaos goblin who plays with wool and natural dyes, spinning, knitting and crocheting. Her curiosity, honesty and playfulness never fails to make me smile 😆 #naturaldye #wool
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6Y...
Natural Dyeing with Goldenrod and Yarrow: The Quest for the best Green Dyesource (pt. 2)
YouTube video by Mijn Wolden
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August 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
If you fancy a bit of pure joy then head along to Mijnwolden on You Tube. Jente is a lovely chaos goblin who plays with wool and natural dyes, spinning, knitting and crocheting. Her curiosity, honesty and playfulness never fails to make me smile 😆 #naturaldye #wool
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6Y...
Instant inspiration 🏉The women's rugby union World Cup. What an advert for women's sport around the globe💪. The brilliant England team are the #redroses . So a mash up of my motif and a borrowed pattern from this dictionary and voila! A winter cowl and a reminder of good times 🌹 #knitting #rugby
August 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are surrounded by arable fields as far as the eye can see. So now as the combine harvesters gather in the wheat and barley, the dominant colour is straw. Inspired by this I knitted this shawl (see Alt text) with the colour coming from very late season buddleia leaves 😊 #knitting #naturaldye
August 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We are surrounded by arable fields as far as the eye can see. So now as the combine harvesters gather in the wheat and barley, the dominant colour is straw. Inspired by this I knitted this shawl (see Alt text) with the colour coming from very late season buddleia leaves 😊 #knitting #naturaldye
In a fantasy world where I had the freedom to write my own school science curriculum, this would definitely be required viewing. Great video from BBC ideas #scienceteaching #permaculture #ecology #fungi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiLI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiLI...
Why soil is one of the most amazing things on Earth | BBC Ideas
YouTube video by BBC Ideas
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August 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In a fantasy world where I had the freedom to write my own school science curriculum, this would definitely be required viewing. Great video from BBC ideas #scienceteaching #permaculture #ecology #fungi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiLI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiLI...
Says it all. Thank you @parkroseperma.bsky.social 🌿#permaculture #knitting #fashion #slowfashion www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6I5...
What if our clothing didn't cause harm? Here's how I do sustainable fashion.
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
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August 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Says it all. Thank you @parkroseperma.bsky.social 🌿#permaculture #knitting #fashion #slowfashion www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6I5...
#showmeyourknits week 55 is stripes. Love 'em 😍. It's satisfying to come up with your own successful colour combos, but some yarn companies have it literally down to an art. This is Mimungo by @tetisknitgarden.bsky.social worked in the self-striping Noro Silk Garden Lite. #knitsky #fiberart
August 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#showmeyourknits week 55 is stripes. Love 'em 😍. It's satisfying to come up with your own successful colour combos, but some yarn companies have it literally down to an art. This is Mimungo by @tetisknitgarden.bsky.social worked in the self-striping Noro Silk Garden Lite. #knitsky #fiberart
Is #fibrefriday or #fiberfriday a thing? There must be loads of us out there who love working with fibre and don't restrict their attentions to one art/craft. My personal favourites are knitting, with me all my life, and my newish passion, wet felting. How about you? Happy Weekend #findyourthing
August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Is #fibrefriday or #fiberfriday a thing? There must be loads of us out there who love working with fibre and don't restrict their attentions to one art/craft. My personal favourites are knitting, with me all my life, and my newish passion, wet felting. How about you? Happy Weekend #findyourthing
For #wipwednesday here is the first of my Naburn mitts (pattern free on Ravelry). I didn't intend making them, but when you are buying something else and get tempted in by a 'spend £35 and get free p&p and you see Rowan cashmere tweed for a very reduced price.... too tempting 😄 #knitsky #knitting
August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For #wipwednesday here is the first of my Naburn mitts (pattern free on Ravelry). I didn't intend making them, but when you are buying something else and get tempted in by a 'spend £35 and get free p&p and you see Rowan cashmere tweed for a very reduced price.... too tempting 😄 #knitsky #knitting