Athenaknits
@theparthecraft.bsky.social
Horticulturist by trade, plant nerd by nature. Also lots of opinions on scifi and crafting projects
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Athenaknits
@theparthecraft.bsky.social
· Jul 25
Ravelry: Arte Knits' Ravelry Store - patterns
www.ravelry.com
The full collection of my Willow crochet patterns can be found here. They are all free, in case the mouse decides this IP is worth money again.
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"A member of Reddit’s r/crochet, he’s watched the group spiral into the depths of AI paranoia as images of phony crochet projects and impossible-to-execute patterns flooded the feed." www.thecut.com/article/woul...
The People Using ChatGPT to Cheat at Their Hobbies
Why are so many of us letting AI have all the fun?
www.thecut.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"A member of Reddit’s r/crochet, he’s watched the group spiral into the depths of AI paranoia as images of phony crochet projects and impossible-to-execute patterns flooded the feed." www.thecut.com/article/woul...
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I have a pair of handmade plushies available - original Star Trek Spock and Kirk.
These were commissioned in March and the customer has since ghosted me, so I'm finally trying to sell them on. I guess my fault for trusting people to pay after production.
They were originally commissioned for 1/
These were commissioned in March and the customer has since ghosted me, so I'm finally trying to sell them on. I guess my fault for trusting people to pay after production.
They were originally commissioned for 1/
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I have a pair of handmade plushies available - original Star Trek Spock and Kirk.
These were commissioned in March and the customer has since ghosted me, so I'm finally trying to sell them on. I guess my fault for trusting people to pay after production.
They were originally commissioned for 1/
These were commissioned in March and the customer has since ghosted me, so I'm finally trying to sell them on. I guess my fault for trusting people to pay after production.
They were originally commissioned for 1/
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November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
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A couple of folks have asked about this, so my Portland Frog Exodus 8 design is now available on shirts! For now they're only available by pre-order. They'll ship in approximately 4-5 weeks. willburrows.art/shop
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
A couple of folks have asked about this, so my Portland Frog Exodus 8 design is now available on shirts! For now they're only available by pre-order. They'll ship in approximately 4-5 weeks. willburrows.art/shop
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Los Angeles is under siege, and corporate-owned media has failed to meet this critical moment. #FreeLA
If you believe L.A. deserves better, support independent publications like L.A. TACO: lataco.com/join
If you believe L.A. deserves better, support independent publications like L.A. TACO: lataco.com/join
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Los Angeles is under siege, and corporate-owned media has failed to meet this critical moment. #FreeLA
If you believe L.A. deserves better, support independent publications like L.A. TACO: lataco.com/join
If you believe L.A. deserves better, support independent publications like L.A. TACO: lataco.com/join
More public bathrooms are within reach!
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
More public bathrooms are within reach!
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If we go on strike, our union of 12,000 workers are calling on customers to NOT BUY STARBUCKS.
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If we go on strike, our union of 12,000 workers are calling on customers to NOT BUY STARBUCKS.
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
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Posting good Monday news not bc I did anything special here* but bc I need you to know that when we fight we win so let's all keep fighting
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*truly: New England judges are routinely granting release on habeas for ICE detainees being denied bond hearings under the latest ridiculous BIA precedent
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*truly: New England judges are routinely granting release on habeas for ICE detainees being denied bond hearings under the latest ridiculous BIA precedent
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Posting good Monday news not bc I did anything special here* but bc I need you to know that when we fight we win so let's all keep fighting
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*truly: New England judges are routinely granting release on habeas for ICE detainees being denied bond hearings under the latest ridiculous BIA precedent
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*truly: New England judges are routinely granting release on habeas for ICE detainees being denied bond hearings under the latest ridiculous BIA precedent
Good
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Good
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Want to help trans people access their healthcare?
We've produced these kits in Nashville, Austin, and LA.
Right now we're pushing to complete 1,000 more in 4 additional cities before the end of the year. All in collaboration with trans-led groups who distribute directly to their communities.
We've produced these kits in Nashville, Austin, and LA.
Right now we're pushing to complete 1,000 more in 4 additional cities before the end of the year. All in collaboration with trans-led groups who distribute directly to their communities.
Fuck it. Trans folks need MATERIAL SUPPORT.
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
@distributeaid.org is launching an HRT Harm Reduction Toolkit that provides 1 year of medical supplies needed to take injection-based HRT. We were planning to go live in January, but I'm not waiting.
Fund the kits here: distributeaid.org/hrt-harm-red...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Want to help trans people access their healthcare?
We've produced these kits in Nashville, Austin, and LA.
Right now we're pushing to complete 1,000 more in 4 additional cities before the end of the year. All in collaboration with trans-led groups who distribute directly to their communities.
We've produced these kits in Nashville, Austin, and LA.
Right now we're pushing to complete 1,000 more in 4 additional cities before the end of the year. All in collaboration with trans-led groups who distribute directly to their communities.
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This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
I had an Aunt who couldn't get insurance after battling Breast cancer. It reoccurred which killed her. She could afford the insurance, they just refused to cover her
For anyone too young to remember what it was like before ACA…
IT WAS A FUCKING NIGHTMARE.
IT WAS A FUCKING NIGHTMARE.
One of the most important provisions of the ACA was eliminating pre-existing conditions exclusions from insurance plans.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I had an Aunt who couldn't get insurance after battling Breast cancer. It reoccurred which killed her. She could afford the insurance, they just refused to cover her
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Update! This flight is also cancelled, flying home tomorrow.
The Dems better hold the fucking line and make it worth it. They cave now and I’m gonna be extra pissed.
The Dems better hold the fucking line and make it worth it. They cave now and I’m gonna be extra pissed.
And my flight home has been reshuffled to tonight due to the reduced schedule. At least I got the notice before I got to the airport.
Home at almost 11pm instead of 3pm. At least @lasrina.bsky.social is gracious about hosting me for a few more hours.
Home at almost 11pm instead of 3pm. At least @lasrina.bsky.social is gracious about hosting me for a few more hours.
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Update! This flight is also cancelled, flying home tomorrow.
The Dems better hold the fucking line and make it worth it. They cave now and I’m gonna be extra pissed.
The Dems better hold the fucking line and make it worth it. They cave now and I’m gonna be extra pissed.
Get you a SO that makes ginger syrup*
*If that's your thing, of course
*If that's your thing, of course
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Get you a SO that makes ginger syrup*
*If that's your thing, of course
*If that's your thing, of course
I called and thanked mine for holding strong through this and told them to keep going.
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I called and thanked mine for holding strong through this and told them to keep going.
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Okay, Ezra is confirming that he's hearing D senators are actually plotting to cave to Trump and end the shutdown WITHOUT any extension of the ACA, just a promise of a vote later down the line.
Call your senators, friends, NOW, and tell them NO DEAL without ACA funding!
Find them here: reps.fyi
Call your senators, friends, NOW, and tell them NO DEAL without ACA funding!
Find them here: reps.fyi
yep
November 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Okay, Ezra is confirming that he's hearing D senators are actually plotting to cave to Trump and end the shutdown WITHOUT any extension of the ACA, just a promise of a vote later down the line.
Call your senators, friends, NOW, and tell them NO DEAL without ACA funding!
Find them here: reps.fyi
Call your senators, friends, NOW, and tell them NO DEAL without ACA funding!
Find them here: reps.fyi
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Mushroom season! I love to see what pops up in my garden beds 🌱
November 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Mushroom season! I love to see what pops up in my garden beds 🌱
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If you're this dipshit's constituent you need to give him a quick call and remind him that trans people are not expendable bargaining chips.
SCHUMER is on the floor now making this offer to end the shutdown:
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If you're this dipshit's constituent you need to give him a quick call and remind him that trans people are not expendable bargaining chips.
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Have u seen the show #Willow? It was briefly on D+, then taken away. 😡
Luckily, there's a link over on @savewillow2022.bsky.social where u can watch it as well as sign the petition to get it back!
#SaveWillow
#SaveQueerStories
Luckily, there's a link over on @savewillow2022.bsky.social where u can watch it as well as sign the petition to get it back!
#SaveWillow
#SaveQueerStories
a man with gray hair is standing in front of a disney+ logo
ALT: a man with gray hair is standing in front of a disney+ logo
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Have u seen the show #Willow? It was briefly on D+, then taken away. 😡
Luckily, there's a link over on @savewillow2022.bsky.social where u can watch it as well as sign the petition to get it back!
#SaveWillow
#SaveQueerStories
Luckily, there's a link over on @savewillow2022.bsky.social where u can watch it as well as sign the petition to get it back!
#SaveWillow
#SaveQueerStories