Gaylyn Young 🇨🇦 🧶 🥾 🌾
@gynottoday.bsky.social
Progressive Canadian neurodivergent knitter, hiker, dog wooman, cat servant, & husband shepherd. Forever Young! 🇨🇦 🧶 🥾 🐕 🐈
I wear my national pride! Happy National Flag Day 🇨🇦 February 15, 1964 Canada the Maple Leaf became the flag of Canada.
Funny I posted the knitting yesterday!
🇨🇦 🍁 🧶
#knitsky
#Canada
#nationalflagday
Funny I posted the knitting yesterday!
🇨🇦 🍁 🧶
#knitsky
#Canada
#nationalflagday
February 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I wear my national pride! Happy National Flag Day 🇨🇦 February 15, 1964 Canada the Maple Leaf became the flag of Canada.
Funny I posted the knitting yesterday!
🇨🇦 🍁 🧶
#knitsky
#Canada
#nationalflagday
Funny I posted the knitting yesterday!
🇨🇦 🍁 🧶
#knitsky
#Canada
#nationalflagday
Red is a favourite colour of mine so it’s m ready for #showmeyourknits on this Valentine’s Day 🧶
February 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Red is a favourite colour of mine so it’s m ready for #showmeyourknits on this Valentine’s Day 🧶
Done for #FinishOffFriday the blanket from Hell. It turned out fine but there were at least 4 errors in the pattern, I messed up several times all by myself & it took almost 4 months to knit. Started on Oct 24th & ironically finished on Friday the 13th of Feb 🧶
For my daughter. Info in alt text.
For my daughter. Info in alt text.
February 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Done for #FinishOffFriday the blanket from Hell. It turned out fine but there were at least 4 errors in the pattern, I messed up several times all by myself & it took almost 4 months to knit. Started on Oct 24th & ironically finished on Friday the 13th of Feb 🧶
For my daughter. Info in alt text.
For my daughter. Info in alt text.
Quote this post with a knit that starts with the next letter of the alphabet #showmeyourknits
Kuutar by Sari Nordlund
Kuutar by Sari Nordlund
February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Quote this post with a knit that starts with the next letter of the alphabet #showmeyourknits
Kuutar by Sari Nordlund
Kuutar by Sari Nordlund
Grey it is for #showmeyourknits. I found that I do lots of grey. Could do 2 more posts.
3 of these are/were for my daughter and the other for my DIL (Kuutar pullover)
The Casts Meow blanket
Kuutar Pullover
Star Wars shawl
Toque and mittens
More information in alt text.
3 of these are/were for my daughter and the other for my DIL (Kuutar pullover)
The Casts Meow blanket
Kuutar Pullover
Star Wars shawl
Toque and mittens
More information in alt text.
February 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Grey it is for #showmeyourknits. I found that I do lots of grey. Could do 2 more posts.
3 of these are/were for my daughter and the other for my DIL (Kuutar pullover)
The Casts Meow blanket
Kuutar Pullover
Star Wars shawl
Toque and mittens
More information in alt text.
3 of these are/were for my daughter and the other for my DIL (Kuutar pullover)
The Casts Meow blanket
Kuutar Pullover
Star Wars shawl
Toque and mittens
More information in alt text.
For #WIPWednesday I bring you my favourite part of the blanket from Hell. It has 4 sets of 3 panels, each with a cat. It has 2 cats reaching for the butterfly.
It’s the BFH because I’ve found 4 errors & the technique for twists is not what works well (messy). I wish I’d realized earlier 🤦♀️
It’s the BFH because I’ve found 4 errors & the technique for twists is not what works well (messy). I wish I’d realized earlier 🤦♀️
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
For #WIPWednesday I bring you my favourite part of the blanket from Hell. It has 4 sets of 3 panels, each with a cat. It has 2 cats reaching for the butterfly.
It’s the BFH because I’ve found 4 errors & the technique for twists is not what works well (messy). I wish I’d realized earlier 🤦♀️
It’s the BFH because I’ve found 4 errors & the technique for twists is not what works well (messy). I wish I’d realized earlier 🤦♀️
I don’t do a lot of garter stitch but turned up this Nurmilintu Scarf, which is lace and garter stitch, and one of a few Emotional Support Chickens I’ve made 🧶
#showmeyourknits
#showmeyourknits
January 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I don’t do a lot of garter stitch but turned up this Nurmilintu Scarf, which is lace and garter stitch, and one of a few Emotional Support Chickens I’ve made 🧶
#showmeyourknits
#showmeyourknits
🙋♀️ for #showmeyourknits hands edition. It was hard not to post the octopus mittens again but I’ve shown them off too often 🤦♀️
Pattern names in the Alt text.
Pattern names in the Alt text.
January 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
🙋♀️ for #showmeyourknits hands edition. It was hard not to post the octopus mittens again but I’ve shown them off too often 🤦♀️
Pattern names in the Alt text.
Pattern names in the Alt text.
For #showmeyourknits #firsts in no particular order. I thought it would be hard since I’ve been knitting so long but I’ve been trying new things since I retired.
1. First time using beads
2. First lined mittens
3. First fully stranded socks
4. First dog sweater (she hated it)
Info in alt text.
1. First time using beads
2. First lined mittens
3. First fully stranded socks
4. First dog sweater (she hated it)
Info in alt text.
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
For #showmeyourknits #firsts in no particular order. I thought it would be hard since I’ve been knitting so long but I’ve been trying new things since I retired.
1. First time using beads
2. First lined mittens
3. First fully stranded socks
4. First dog sweater (she hated it)
Info in alt text.
1. First time using beads
2. First lined mittens
3. First fully stranded socks
4. First dog sweater (she hated it)
Info in alt text.
My knitter’s choice are these Wookie socks (see alt text) for my Star Wars loving daughter. It was a learning experience! They were the 1st fully stranded socks I’ve made. The pattern was designed for a giant so I had to alter it. Hate that heel but stuck with it. She loved them 😊
#showmeyourknits
#showmeyourknits
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My knitter’s choice are these Wookie socks (see alt text) for my Star Wars loving daughter. It was a learning experience! They were the 1st fully stranded socks I’ve made. The pattern was designed for a giant so I had to alter it. Hate that heel but stuck with it. She loved them 😊
#showmeyourknits
#showmeyourknits
One more for #showmeyourknits Whites & Brights. This is really bright but I thought I’d post it since it’s Hanukkah and Hanukkah is about light.
I just finished it yesterday. My daughter was going to come tomorrow for a couple of days but sadly can’t come. This will go to her via her brother 🧶
I just finished it yesterday. My daughter was going to come tomorrow for a couple of days but sadly can’t come. This will go to her via her brother 🧶
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
One more for #showmeyourknits Whites & Brights. This is really bright but I thought I’d post it since it’s Hanukkah and Hanukkah is about light.
I just finished it yesterday. My daughter was going to come tomorrow for a couple of days but sadly can’t come. This will go to her via her brother 🧶
I just finished it yesterday. My daughter was going to come tomorrow for a couple of days but sadly can’t come. This will go to her via her brother 🧶
December 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#WIPWednesday
I know it’s Hanukkah day 4 but in my defence it only needs 3 rows, duplicate stitches, seed stitch border & a bath 🤷🏼♀️
It’s for my daughter who was coming for days 7 & 8, but can’t. Her brother will deliver it. She will be ready for next year when Hanukkah ones very early 😊 🧶
I know it’s Hanukkah day 4 but in my defence it only needs 3 rows, duplicate stitches, seed stitch border & a bath 🤷🏼♀️
It’s for my daughter who was coming for days 7 & 8, but can’t. Her brother will deliver it. She will be ready for next year when Hanukkah ones very early 😊 🧶
December 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#WIPWednesday
I know it’s Hanukkah day 4 but in my defence it only needs 3 rows, duplicate stitches, seed stitch border & a bath 🤷🏼♀️
It’s for my daughter who was coming for days 7 & 8, but can’t. Her brother will deliver it. She will be ready for next year when Hanukkah ones very early 😊 🧶
I know it’s Hanukkah day 4 but in my defence it only needs 3 rows, duplicate stitches, seed stitch border & a bath 🤷🏼♀️
It’s for my daughter who was coming for days 7 & 8, but can’t. Her brother will deliver it. She will be ready for next year when Hanukkah ones very early 😊 🧶
This is the only cardigan I’ve made 🤷🏼♀️ and the first and only steeking I’ve done (just haven’t done it again but planning to) 🧶 Made for my daughter. Yes the neck is large but it’s fine.
JOINING BEES AND THINGS: A BUNNYMUFF KNIT PATTERN - MONA ZILLAH
#showmeyourknits
JOINING BEES AND THINGS: A BUNNYMUFF KNIT PATTERN - MONA ZILLAH
#showmeyourknits
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This is the only cardigan I’ve made 🤷🏼♀️ and the first and only steeking I’ve done (just haven’t done it again but planning to) 🧶 Made for my daughter. Yes the neck is large but it’s fine.
JOINING BEES AND THINGS: A BUNNYMUFF KNIT PATTERN - MONA ZILLAH
#showmeyourknits
JOINING BEES AND THINGS: A BUNNYMUFF KNIT PATTERN - MONA ZILLAH
#showmeyourknits
This was my alternative knitting when I need a break from the queen sized blanket I’m making. No pattern. The yarn is Hand Painted Twins 🧶 🧦
Next alternative knit will be socks for my husband’s king-sized feet… 😬
#sockknitting
#socks
Next alternative knit will be socks for my husband’s king-sized feet… 😬
#sockknitting
#socks
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This was my alternative knitting when I need a break from the queen sized blanket I’m making. No pattern. The yarn is Hand Painted Twins 🧶 🧦
Next alternative knit will be socks for my husband’s king-sized feet… 😬
#sockknitting
#socks
Next alternative knit will be socks for my husband’s king-sized feet… 😬
#sockknitting
#socks
Finally, I finished the first of four sections of The Cats Meow blanket. I didn’t realize how big it is. Queen size 5’ x 6’)! It’s going to take a while. I can’t stretch it out on the needle so I took photos of each cat (there are different cats on each of the 12 “panels” 🧶 🧶 🧶
#WIPWednesday
#WIPWednesday
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Finally, I finished the first of four sections of The Cats Meow blanket. I didn’t realize how big it is. Queen size 5’ x 6’)! It’s going to take a while. I can’t stretch it out on the needle so I took photos of each cat (there are different cats on each of the 12 “panels” 🧶 🧶 🧶
#WIPWednesday
#WIPWednesday
#showmeyourknits #WIP edition. 20 rows done & about 900 to go of The Cat’s Meow by Sharon Winsaur. This is going to take awhile! It’s a queen sized blanket — 5’ wide. Would have more done if it had occurred to me to use stitch markers every 10 stitches 🤦♀️ The socks are alternative knitting 🧶
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#showmeyourknits #WIP edition. 20 rows done & about 900 to go of The Cat’s Meow by Sharon Winsaur. This is going to take awhile! It’s a queen sized blanket — 5’ wide. Would have more done if it had occurred to me to use stitch markers every 10 stitches 🤦♀️ The socks are alternative knitting 🧶
This is a late entry for last week’s #showmeyourknit You will understand why…
I asked my daughter to find her mitts & take a photo b/c I wanted to post them in SMYKs. I loved the pattern but I lost it over 10 yrs ago.
Today someone asked the name of a cable sweater I posted. I went to look.
I asked my daughter to find her mitts & take a photo b/c I wanted to post them in SMYKs. I loved the pattern but I lost it over 10 yrs ago.
Today someone asked the name of a cable sweater I posted. I went to look.
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is a late entry for last week’s #showmeyourknit You will understand why…
I asked my daughter to find her mitts & take a photo b/c I wanted to post them in SMYKs. I loved the pattern but I lost it over 10 yrs ago.
Today someone asked the name of a cable sweater I posted. I went to look.
I asked my daughter to find her mitts & take a photo b/c I wanted to post them in SMYKs. I loved the pattern but I lost it over 10 yrs ago.
Today someone asked the name of a cable sweater I posted. I went to look.
Cables! 🧶
1. My Aran sweater replacement for a stolen one. Way too big now. I want to knit another.
2. The Aran sweater knit for my daughter.
3. The hat and mittens I knit to match my daughter’s sweater.
4. A cable charity knit.
#showmeyourknits #cableknitting #knitsky #Aransweaters
1. My Aran sweater replacement for a stolen one. Way too big now. I want to knit another.
2. The Aran sweater knit for my daughter.
3. The hat and mittens I knit to match my daughter’s sweater.
4. A cable charity knit.
#showmeyourknits #cableknitting #knitsky #Aransweaters
November 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Cables! 🧶
1. My Aran sweater replacement for a stolen one. Way too big now. I want to knit another.
2. The Aran sweater knit for my daughter.
3. The hat and mittens I knit to match my daughter’s sweater.
4. A cable charity knit.
#showmeyourknits #cableknitting #knitsky #Aransweaters
1. My Aran sweater replacement for a stolen one. Way too big now. I want to knit another.
2. The Aran sweater knit for my daughter.
3. The hat and mittens I knit to match my daughter’s sweater.
4. A cable charity knit.
#showmeyourknits #cableknitting #knitsky #Aransweaters
#showmeyourknits wants horror… I have a story but it has the happy ending you all wanted in the lost category.
I was hiking & lost one of these mitts. They are not only lovely on the outside, they are in the inside too (lined).
When I noticed one gone I walked up and down looking. Nothing 😢
I was hiking & lost one of these mitts. They are not only lovely on the outside, they are in the inside too (lined).
When I noticed one gone I walked up and down looking. Nothing 😢
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#showmeyourknits wants horror… I have a story but it has the happy ending you all wanted in the lost category.
I was hiking & lost one of these mitts. They are not only lovely on the outside, they are in the inside too (lined).
When I noticed one gone I walked up and down looking. Nothing 😢
I was hiking & lost one of these mitts. They are not only lovely on the outside, they are in the inside too (lined).
When I noticed one gone I walked up and down looking. Nothing 😢
Knitting #horrorstories Part 1 for #showmeyourknits
The first stranded sweater I’d done for 25 years. It had 4 colours on some rounds. Love a challenge.
So… I knit the sleeves too long 🤦♀️ & the neck was too high.
After ~5 years I fixed it.
Part II when my girl wakes (g-y shift — just went to bed)
The first stranded sweater I’d done for 25 years. It had 4 colours on some rounds. Love a challenge.
So… I knit the sleeves too long 🤦♀️ & the neck was too high.
After ~5 years I fixed it.
Part II when my girl wakes (g-y shift — just went to bed)
October 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Knitting #horrorstories Part 1 for #showmeyourknits
The first stranded sweater I’d done for 25 years. It had 4 colours on some rounds. Love a challenge.
So… I knit the sleeves too long 🤦♀️ & the neck was too high.
After ~5 years I fixed it.
Part II when my girl wakes (g-y shift — just went to bed)
The first stranded sweater I’d done for 25 years. It had 4 colours on some rounds. Love a challenge.
So… I knit the sleeves too long 🤦♀️ & the neck was too high.
After ~5 years I fixed it.
Part II when my girl wakes (g-y shift — just went to bed)
#WIPWednesday They will be socks!
I don’t normally start a project before I finish the last one but… I am not going to have enough blue for my husband scrappy socks. No problem. I can get some tomorrow and it doesn’t matter if the dye lots don’t match. The second pair are going to be fairly plain.
I don’t normally start a project before I finish the last one but… I am not going to have enough blue for my husband scrappy socks. No problem. I can get some tomorrow and it doesn’t matter if the dye lots don’t match. The second pair are going to be fairly plain.
October 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#WIPWednesday They will be socks!
I don’t normally start a project before I finish the last one but… I am not going to have enough blue for my husband scrappy socks. No problem. I can get some tomorrow and it doesn’t matter if the dye lots don’t match. The second pair are going to be fairly plain.
I don’t normally start a project before I finish the last one but… I am not going to have enough blue for my husband scrappy socks. No problem. I can get some tomorrow and it doesn’t matter if the dye lots don’t match. The second pair are going to be fairly plain.
🧶 Hats? I have a few… all toques because I’m Canadian. It’s funny I have a couple of patterns for non toque hats but I’ve never got to them.
Info in the alt text.
#showmeyourknits
Info in the alt text.
#showmeyourknits
October 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🧶 Hats? I have a few… all toques because I’m Canadian. It’s funny I have a couple of patterns for non toque hats but I’ve never got to them.
Info in the alt text.
#showmeyourknits
Info in the alt text.
#showmeyourknits
#WIPWednesday #socktober edition. Here are some much needed socks for my poor suffering husband 🙄 He’s lucky I like knitting socks so much. I’m just using up some leftovers 🧶
October 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#WIPWednesday #socktober edition. Here are some much needed socks for my poor suffering husband 🙄 He’s lucky I like knitting socks so much. I’m just using up some leftovers 🧶
Meet Ratty II the F-Bomb disposal rat. These are photos from his photo shoot before he heads off to his new home.
October 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Meet Ratty II the F-Bomb disposal rat. These are photos from his photo shoot before he heads off to his new home.
