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avantaknits.bsky.social
Angela VT
@avantaknits.bsky.social
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I knit stuff and read a lot.
Oh, and there's an occasional acting gig, too.
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After sitting idle for six months due to my broken wrist, the Ripple Lake #Cardigan by Joji Locatelli is back in my hands. Progress is slow but steady. I don't expect it to be finished before cold weather arrives, but maybe by late spring.
#knitsky #showmeyourknits #wipwednesday
August 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Still wearing the brace part-time, but I was able to finish two face scrubbies and two bath poufs regardless. I have two more skeins of this cotton blend to use up. Guess what my friends are getting for Christmas this year?
#crochet #knitsky
Two crochet bath poufs and two round crochet face cloths made from red yarn
April 19, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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I don't know who to credit either, but all y'all need to see this glorious #representation.
#queer #nerd #resist #stolenmemes
Picture: In mid-air, a non-binary muscular figure with short hair, wearing a form-fitting blue bodysuit with red trim and a red Superman-style S on the front, sporting red knee-high boots and a flowing rainbow pride cape, against a blue sky cityscape backdrop with a Pride flag. Text: Dunno the name of the artist nor will I share, because it's a MAGAt cartoonist who drew this to make fun of wokeness, and accidentally created the single most pro-Queer nerd shit ever.
March 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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I realized yesterday that I could probably #crochet while wearing the wrist brace. Today I tried it, and success! I'm stitching a lot slower than usual, but I'm so happy to be playing with #yarn again. ❤️
#showmeyourknits #showmeyourcrochet
An unfinished flat round crocheted piece made of red yarn, sitting on a paper printout of the pattern, with a green crochet hook next to it
March 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Rumsfeld and Powell get a pass because they're dead, but why aren't the rest of these folks raising Cain about the #Russian #appeasement going on with the current #administration?
#nofascists #standwithukraine #zelenskyy
Screenshot of tweet from Justin Sexton with photo of members of the Bush Administration: Colin Powell, Dick Cheney, Pres. George W Bush, Condoleeza Rice, Andrew Card, George Trent, Donald Rumsfeld. Text says, "I know one thing. Zelenskyy would've received a hero's welcome from these guys, and sent home with enough ammo to go all the way to Moscow."
March 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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#stolenmemes
#resist
Cartoon of the US Capitol building with a rainbow over it. A cute little frog sits on the steps. Text says, I didn't grow up saying "with liberty and justice for all" every fucking day to accept anything less. Credit to @tjdpoetry
February 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Here's the project I started before breaking my wrist. Got about 2 inches done from provisional cast-on before I got my cast on. (See what I did there 😁)
Pattern is Ripple Lake Cardigan by Joji Locatelli. #Yarn is Shimmer Fingering from Expression Fiber Arts.
#knitsky #showmeyourknits #knitting
Small piece of knitted lace still on needles, in sparkly blue yarn Small piece of knitted lace still on needles, in sparkly blue yarn
February 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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There will be a dearth of #knitting content for the next few weeks 🙄
(fell hard while #rollerskating)
#knitsky #brokenwrist
Left arm in a cast X-ray of broken wrist
February 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Who's going?
The following text against an inclusive LGBTQIA+ flag background: Reject fascism. Defend equality. No to concentration camps. No to illegal ICE raids. No to transphobia and homophobia. First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out. 50 protests. 50 states. 1 day. 12 pm. February 5th, 2025 at your state capitol.
February 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Finished! Used various brass-toned metal buttons. Blocked a little large, so I'll reblock it soon. I love it.
Pattern: Malipulli #Cardigan in Expression Fiber Arts Dewy DK, colorway Maple Fog.
#finishedobject #fo #knitsky #showmeyourknits #knitting
February 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Dammit. One button short. Back to the button stash in search of something else.
#knitsky #showmeyourknits
Front of knitted cardigan with six buttons and seven buttonholes
January 31, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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All the pieces are done. Now for the sewing of seams and weaving of ends. Plus adding the button- and neckbands, of course. #knitsky #knitting #knitlace
Hand knit lace cardigan pieces: back, left front, right front and sleeves
January 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Performing my civic duty of binge-watching TV shows that are NOT the inauguration. Currently on Mindhunter (Netflix) season 1 episode 9.
TV screen depicting a man wearing a winter coat and hat standing in a living room
January 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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At last, a use for those singles!
#stolenmemes #knitsky
January 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Here's my very good girl, Chloe
#dogsky
January 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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The view from my front porch
#atlanta #snowpocalypse2025
January 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Currently on sleeve one of my new cardigan. Love how the colors are showing up.
#knitsky #knitting #handknits
Partially knitted sleeve with a ribbed cuff in a variegated blue and gold yarn
January 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Last night, a neighbor set three yards on fire because they shot off #fireworks while the area was under a wind advisory. 911 was busy so we put it out ourselves. Happy New Year, right?
#newyearseve
Burnt front yard #1 Burnt front yard #2 Burnt front yard #3
January 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Without downloading any new pics, what's your energy going into #2025
#newyear #stolenmemes #godzilla
Godzilla in front of smoke and burning buildings. Text says: Godzilla didn't win an Oscar until he was 70 years old and had starred in 38 movies. Never stop following your dreams.
December 30, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Picture of Godzilla in front of smoke and burning buildings. Text reads "Godzilla didn't win an Oscar until he was 70 years old and had starred in 38 movies. Never stop following your dreams."
December 30, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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This shawl was completed a couple months ago, finally took pictures today
Pattern: Waiting For Rain by Sylvia McFadden
Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Oasis, colorway Grey Wolf; Retold Yarns Blockbuster Sock, colorway Never Get Involved In A Land War In Asia
#knit #knitting #knitsky #shawl #lace 🧶
Woman displaying a lace shawl Woman displaying a lace shawl Woman displaying a lace shawl Woman displaying a lace shawl
December 29, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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Finally finished these mitts. They will be sent to their intended recipient next week.
Pattern: Thistle Mitts by Carlé Denning of Nurturing Fibers (free on Ravelry)
Yarn: Rowan Lima (green) and Rowan Alpaca Merino DK (off-white)
#knit #knitting #knitsky #handknitting #handknits #colorwork
December 27, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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Working on the lace back of my new cardigan while assigning the lines of an audition I'm preparing. May your day be merry and bright!

#actor #actor #actorslife #demidovtechnique #knitters #knitting #knitsky #lace

#Yarn by Expression Fiber Arts, Dewy DK in colorway Maple Fog
Piece of lace knitting in variegated yarn of mostly blue, with bits of orange/gold throughout
December 25, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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Madison, Wisconsin
#guncontrolnow #nomoredeadkids
December 17, 2024 at 12:39 AM
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The Universe hates me today
December 15, 2024 at 1:20 AM