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Emily
@memily871.bsky.social
she/they
23
🇮🇪 NI
PhD student
always knitting something
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is it too late to do an intro post? ah well, doing one anyway! my interests include:

knitting, esp socks
minecraft
stardew valley
idle/incremental games
books, esp sci-fi
cinema and awards shows
board games

on a professional note, my PhD research is about the evolution of French autism policy 🇫🇷
working on this year's Q-Con has already been super rewarding, looking forward to welcoming everyone to campus in June! 🎲🐲
Q-Con will be returning to Queen’s University Belfast on the 14th & 15th of June!

Organised by Dragonslayers, Q-Con is an event for the community run by the community. We work hard to put together the best event that will keep you entertained throughout the weekend.
March 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
happy new year! I'm cleaning out my wip graveyard before starting any new big projects, and one long-term project is almost done - except for the seaming 😐 kind of mad at my past self for choosing a jumper knit flat lol 🧶
January 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Gonzo's delivery of the single greatest line in film history is made infinitely better once you realise it is an EXACT rendering of Charles Dickens' own emphasis in the original story.
December 24, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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136 years ago today, Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear.
December 23, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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Today is National Short Girl Appreciation Day.
December 21, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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December 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM
graduated from my masters degree today 🎓😊
December 11, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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We’re pleased to announce the return of the Slayers Christmas Dinner at Reboot Cafe on friday 13th at 5pm!

Please see the graphic for the menu. If you would like a vegan or vegetarian alternative, please contact the exec to arrange this.

Tickets can be purchased through FIXR.
December 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
no matter what else I'm working on, I can't seem to resist casting on another sock 🧦🧶

pattern: aurora by Heli Rajavaara
yarn: woolly adventures super sock in fan girl

the cute stitch marker is also from woolly adventures!
November 29, 2024 at 10:17 PM
finished socks! 🧶🧦

pattern: marriage of convenience socks by Lauren Rad
yarn: dystopic fibre sock in freshwater algae
November 25, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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I’m all about challenging autistic stereotypes & everything but I just got back from the supermarket & now need an hour under a blanket to recover 😩
November 20, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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Ed Balls
November 17, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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me on my death bed: fuuuuck i wish i posted online more
November 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM
this week's #showmeyourknits prompt is SMOL (aka 4ply yarn), so here's a 4ply wip that's on my needles currently:

pattern is Tracery by Kathleen Sperling
yarn details below 🧶
November 18, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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“bluesky is an echo chamber” everywhere’s an echo chamber i’m going with the one without cybertruck guys
November 17, 2024 at 4:30 AM
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Save the date for December 14th - we’re collabing with NICC again for Christmas!

More details TBA…
November 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM
finishing up the final sock of a pair I started back in September 🧦🧶

pattern is vanilla is the new black by Anneh Fletcher on ravelry
yarn is WYS signature 4ply in the colourway bullfinch

I love the heel construction in this pattern!
November 15, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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I regret to inform you that I do sometimes judge a book by its cover.
November 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
is it too late to do an intro post? ah well, doing one anyway! my interests include:

knitting, esp socks
minecraft
stardew valley
idle/incremental games
books, esp sci-fi
cinema and awards shows
board games

on a professional note, my PhD research is about the evolution of French autism policy 🇫🇷
November 15, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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New to Bluesky? Knitter, crocheter, spinner, fiber person?

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November 14, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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Hello all: It is with a heavy heart that I remove my Starter Pack of "Trustworthy Mesopotamian Copper Ingot Merchants Within the City-State of Ur."

I have been informed about some pretty unfortunate oversights on my part and ultimately platformed some creators who should not have been platformed.
November 13, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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Looking at the replies on an app and not seeing porn bots or people calling me DEI
a man is standing in front of a crowd of people and looking at the camera with a surprised look on his face .
ALT: a man is standing in front of a crowd of people and looking at the camera with a surprised look on his face .
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November 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
I miss my family's dog 🥲 thankfully my sister sends me lots of pictures <3
November 11, 2024 at 11:51 PM
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God grant me the serenity to accept I am cooked,

The courage to say fuck it we ball,

And the wisdom to know when we are so back
November 11, 2024 at 2:24 AM
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cashier: can take your order?

me: [spent the entire time in line rehearsing for this moment] yes, one pleaseburger cheese :)
November 11, 2024 at 12:13 AM