MamaB
@bethlpm.bsky.social
Retired MSW from MN. Wife, mom, and Grandma. Avid knitter and reader. I love the MN lakes!
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WIP Wednesday. I knit 2 headbands with yarn from my stash today. Blueleaf Headband by Adrienne Krey. Knit these to take a break from the socks I have been working on for a WEEK! Nearly done with both legs knitting cuff down. Stocai Bunusach knit with Trekking XXL again from my stash. #KnitSky
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
WIP Wednesday. I knit 2 headbands with yarn from my stash today. Blueleaf Headband by Adrienne Krey. Knit these to take a break from the socks I have been working on for a WEEK! Nearly done with both legs knitting cuff down. Stocai Bunusach knit with Trekking XXL again from my stash. #KnitSky
This dude is in jail in North Dakota, and he and his son are accused related to murder. Hubby and I noted his fashion choice and big smile. Makes sense.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This dude is in jail in North Dakota, and he and his son are accused related to murder. Hubby and I noted his fashion choice and big smile. Makes sense.
The aurora borealis is dancing here in lakes country Minnesota tonight. Picture details in Alt notes. I have never seen such bright red and pink in the sky!!
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The aurora borealis is dancing here in lakes country Minnesota tonight. Picture details in Alt notes. I have never seen such bright red and pink in the sky!!
Yes, it's all stupid. This headband is listed at $795. We could all make this for $1.25.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Yes, it's all stupid. This headband is listed at $795. We could all make this for $1.25.
Throwback Thursday for me. Started Quant headband from Knitty (not sure what year, but designer is Star Athena). I am using Mochi Plus by Crystal Palace from my stash. I haven't made this in years! I am thinking the pattern is from 2007 or 08??
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Throwback Thursday for me. Started Quant headband from Knitty (not sure what year, but designer is Star Athena). I am using Mochi Plus by Crystal Palace from my stash. I haven't made this in years! I am thinking the pattern is from 2007 or 08??
It works up so nicely. Mine is left from a sweater.
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It works up so nicely. Mine is left from a sweater.
And, here's the picture.
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And, here's the picture.
It's done. Completed my Selbu Revisited sweater in Alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Farms here in Minnesota. It's washed & on the blocking mat. I tapered the sleeves & added some pattern & contrast color ribbing to the collar & cuffs. It fits well, with colorwork starting just below the bust. ##KnitSky
October 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
It's done. Completed my Selbu Revisited sweater in Alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Farms here in Minnesota. It's washed & on the blocking mat. I tapered the sleeves & added some pattern & contrast color ribbing to the collar & cuffs. It fits well, with colorwork starting just below the bust. ##KnitSky
WIP Wednesday update on Selbu Revisited sweater! Over halfway on the raglan decreases, then short rows and the collar. Made in Alpaca from Rich-nes farms here in Minnesota. I adapted the sleeves to be more tapered with a bit of pattern and contrast cuff. Should be a FO soon!
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
WIP Wednesday update on Selbu Revisited sweater! Over halfway on the raglan decreases, then short rows and the collar. Made in Alpaca from Rich-nes farms here in Minnesota. I adapted the sleeves to be more tapered with a bit of pattern and contrast cuff. Should be a FO soon!
WIP Wednesday! This is my progress on Selbu Revisted sweater. Knitting with alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Alpaca Farm here in Minnesota. In colors black (actually a rich dark chocolate brown) and white (creamy colored). #KnitSky 🧶
October 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
WIP Wednesday! This is my progress on Selbu Revisted sweater. Knitting with alpaca yarn from Rich-Nes Alpaca Farm here in Minnesota. In colors black (actually a rich dark chocolate brown) and white (creamy colored). #KnitSky 🧶
How about a finished work for WIP Wednesday? Completed the Mist Sketch Sweater by Handmade by Florence with some adaptation. I added colorwork above the bottom band, & made the collar shorter. Also changed up the sleeves some. Yarn is alpaca from Rich-Nes Farms here in Minnesota in Fawn & Grey.
October 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
How about a finished work for WIP Wednesday? Completed the Mist Sketch Sweater by Handmade by Florence with some adaptation. I added colorwork above the bottom band, & made the collar shorter. Also changed up the sleeves some. Yarn is alpaca from Rich-Nes Farms here in Minnesota in Fawn & Grey.
I knew her hat struck a memory nerve for me!!
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I knew her hat struck a memory nerve for me!!
WIP...Thursday?! OK, I am a day late. I cast on my first sweater of the season. I only knit 2 tanks all summer. Pattern is Handmade by Florence. Yarn is Alpaca from my stash that was sourced from Rich-Nes Alpacas at Morgan, Minnesota. Colors are Fawn and Grey.
September 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
WIP...Thursday?! OK, I am a day late. I cast on my first sweater of the season. I only knit 2 tanks all summer. Pattern is Handmade by Florence. Yarn is Alpaca from my stash that was sourced from Rich-Nes Alpacas at Morgan, Minnesota. Colors are Fawn and Grey.
I made hats for the grandsons last winter. Our school mascot is the Bulldog, colors are red and black. The other hat has frogs for younger brother because he likes them!! They are not babies anymore! #KnitSky
August 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I made hats for the grandsons last winter. Our school mascot is the Bulldog, colors are red and black. The other hat has frogs for younger brother because he likes them!! They are not babies anymore! #KnitSky
Summer winding down in Minnesota. In the hammock while reading about the world going down the crapper.
August 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Summer winding down in Minnesota. In the hammock while reading about the world going down the crapper.
NO KINGS. NO MASKED ICE RAIDERS. I miss having decent people in our government.
June 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NO KINGS. NO MASKED ICE RAIDERS. I miss having decent people in our government.
I made a mosaic knit sweater last winter. It was an ok knit, but, as you said, not very challenging.
June 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I made a mosaic knit sweater last winter. It was an ok knit, but, as you said, not very challenging.
Some Lily of the Valley from my garden. On my windowsill in the sun that finally returned today.
May 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Some Lily of the Valley from my garden. On my windowsill in the sun that finally returned today.
A couple of my purple knits! #showmeyourknits #knitsky
May 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A couple of my purple knits! #showmeyourknits #knitsky
Working on this tank in Cascade Sierra cotton yarn. It's currently HOT in Minnesota! #knitsky #WednesdayWIP
May 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Working on this tank in Cascade Sierra cotton yarn. It's currently HOT in Minnesota! #knitsky #WednesdayWIP
Hubster and I planted the veggie garden today. I planted window boxes and pots with flowers. Washed clothes and hung out on the line. I may not be able to get out of bed tomorrow.
May 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hubster and I planted the veggie garden today. I planted window boxes and pots with flowers. Washed clothes and hung out on the line. I may not be able to get out of bed tomorrow.