@billyidolrules.bsky.social
🧶Yarn aficionado (knitter and occasional spinner)
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📚Bookworm
🎲Tabletop gamer
💻Learning and development specialist
🎮 Palia player (username Sorscha Matos if you want to add me!)
I somehow accidentally made gauge after misreading the needle size. 🤷♀️ But hey, it worked.
And now I've officially cast on (casted on?) the Ellie Shirt using Royal Bee Yarn Co. yarn. 🧶
#knitting
And now I've officially cast on (casted on?) the Ellie Shirt using Royal Bee Yarn Co. yarn. 🧶
#knitting
May 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I somehow accidentally made gauge after misreading the needle size. 🤷♀️ But hey, it worked.
And now I've officially cast on (casted on?) the Ellie Shirt using Royal Bee Yarn Co. yarn. 🧶
#knitting
And now I've officially cast on (casted on?) the Ellie Shirt using Royal Bee Yarn Co. yarn. 🧶
#knitting
May 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
On to the next project! My first attempt at beadwork. 🧶
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm - Findley
Pattern: Run and Cola shawl on ravelry
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm - Findley
Pattern: Run and Cola shawl on ravelry
May 15, 2025 at 5:43 AM
On to the next project! My first attempt at beadwork. 🧶
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm - Findley
Pattern: Run and Cola shawl on ravelry
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm - Findley
Pattern: Run and Cola shawl on ravelry
Ok, I'm back with breaking knit news 🧶: the Encinitas top is finished!
I love the fit, and I'm pleased with the sleeve silhouette, which I wasn't originally sure about.
Pay no attention to the ends that I still have to weave in. 🤫
I love the fit, and I'm pleased with the sleeve silhouette, which I wasn't originally sure about.
Pay no attention to the ends that I still have to weave in. 🤫
May 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Ok, I'm back with breaking knit news 🧶: the Encinitas top is finished!
I love the fit, and I'm pleased with the sleeve silhouette, which I wasn't originally sure about.
Pay no attention to the ends that I still have to weave in. 🤫
I love the fit, and I'm pleased with the sleeve silhouette, which I wasn't originally sure about.
Pay no attention to the ends that I still have to weave in. 🤫
She only *looks* like she's sleeping. As soon as I move the charging cord or some yarn, she is in hunter mode.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
March 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
She only *looks* like she's sleeping. As soon as I move the charging cord or some yarn, she is in hunter mode.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
I know it's not knitting content, but I downloaded the app @5calls.org today and actually called my congressperson's office, which I've never done before .
Anxiety inducing, but worth it. Call your reps!
And shout-out to @daveminca.bsky.social's staff for being gracious and informative.
Anxiety inducing, but worth it. Call your reps!
And shout-out to @daveminca.bsky.social's staff for being gracious and informative.
February 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I know it's not knitting content, but I downloaded the app @5calls.org today and actually called my congressperson's office, which I've never done before .
Anxiety inducing, but worth it. Call your reps!
And shout-out to @daveminca.bsky.social's staff for being gracious and informative.
Anxiety inducing, but worth it. Call your reps!
And shout-out to @daveminca.bsky.social's staff for being gracious and informative.
Wooo! Officially split for sleeves. Maintaining this pattern across the sleeves may prove tricky, but this has been such a fun knit so far. 🧶
February 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Wooo! Officially split for sleeves. Maintaining this pattern across the sleeves may prove tricky, but this has been such a fun knit so far. 🧶
I'm procrastinating working on a cardigan sleeve. So instead, let's cast on some socks! 😅
Pattern: Memento on Ravelry
Yarn: Royal Bee Yarn Company, leftover form a previous project
Pattern: Memento on Ravelry
Yarn: Royal Bee Yarn Company, leftover form a previous project
January 27, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I'm procrastinating working on a cardigan sleeve. So instead, let's cast on some socks! 😅
Pattern: Memento on Ravelry
Yarn: Royal Bee Yarn Company, leftover form a previous project
Pattern: Memento on Ravelry
Yarn: Royal Bee Yarn Company, leftover form a previous project
Another progress shot before I take a break. I need to be better about stretch breaks, my arms are complaining. So if you're reading this, put the yarn down and stretch for a minute! 🧶
January 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Another progress shot before I take a break. I need to be better about stretch breaks, my arms are complaining. So if you're reading this, put the yarn down and stretch for a minute! 🧶
WIP Wednesday! Still working on that Encinitas Top. This is really enjoyable to knit. A very "TV knit" kind of pattern so far. 🧶
January 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
WIP Wednesday! Still working on that Encinitas Top. This is really enjoyable to knit. A very "TV knit" kind of pattern so far. 🧶
Next up: Encinitas Top using this gorgeous gold yarn from Chaos Fiber Co. 🧶
January 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Next up: Encinitas Top using this gorgeous gold yarn from Chaos Fiber Co. 🧶
Had to get creative with blocking the hood. But I'm excited to give it to the recipient!
Now on to the next project 🧶
Now on to the next project 🧶
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Had to get creative with blocking the hood. But I'm excited to give it to the recipient!
Now on to the next project 🧶
Now on to the next project 🧶
My very first handspun yarn project! 🧶
There will be more colors to come, but right now all we're getting is blue. I haven't been satisfied enough with previous spins to make anything with the yarn, so this is exciting for me.
There will be more colors to come, but right now all we're getting is blue. I haven't been satisfied enough with previous spins to make anything with the yarn, so this is exciting for me.
January 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
My very first handspun yarn project! 🧶
There will be more colors to come, but right now all we're getting is blue. I haven't been satisfied enough with previous spins to make anything with the yarn, so this is exciting for me.
There will be more colors to come, but right now all we're getting is blue. I haven't been satisfied enough with previous spins to make anything with the yarn, so this is exciting for me.
Not an ad, but I genuinely don't know how I would keep track of stuff without a knitting app. if I had to remember the row I'm on, and to do a decrease every 16 rows, a total of 14 times, I would lose it. This one (Knit Companion) tells me when it's time to do a decrease, once I've set it up. 🧶
January 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Not an ad, but I genuinely don't know how I would keep track of stuff without a knitting app. if I had to remember the row I'm on, and to do a decrease every 16 rows, a total of 14 times, I would lose it. This one (Knit Companion) tells me when it's time to do a decrease, once I've set it up. 🧶
My first time doing a jacquard stitch. Not too tricky if you've done color work before. Just gotta leave enough slack in the yarn to keep it from pulling too tight. 🧶
December 31, 2024 at 5:18 AM
My first time doing a jacquard stitch. Not too tricky if you've done color work before. Just gotta leave enough slack in the yarn to keep it from pulling too tight. 🧶
This kid sweater is knitting up so fast. Just need to do the trim and sleeves.
So much quicker than making a me-sized sweater. 🧶 😂
So much quicker than making a me-sized sweater. 🧶 😂
December 28, 2024 at 6:35 AM
This kid sweater is knitting up so fast. Just need to do the trim and sleeves.
So much quicker than making a me-sized sweater. 🧶 😂
So much quicker than making a me-sized sweater. 🧶 😂
Today's project is the beginning of the Robin Hoodie sweater by Lisa Chemery. The hood is at the top and I'm in the middle of the increases for the yoke. This yarn is so soft and squishy to work with!
Featuring Buddy the cat. 🧶
Featuring Buddy the cat. 🧶
December 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Today's project is the beginning of the Robin Hoodie sweater by Lisa Chemery. The hood is at the top and I'm in the middle of the increases for the yoke. This yarn is so soft and squishy to work with!
Featuring Buddy the cat. 🧶
Featuring Buddy the cat. 🧶
Spinning update: one of my cats is FASCINATED with the actively spinning yarn and has walked over my lap multiple times trying to inspect. This may end in disaster. 🧶
December 22, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Spinning update: one of my cats is FASCINATED with the actively spinning yarn and has walked over my lap multiple times trying to inspect. This may end in disaster. 🧶
Really feeling the momentum as I continue my spinning adventure. This is the thinnest single I've been able to make so far. 🧶
December 20, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Really feeling the momentum as I continue my spinning adventure. This is the thinnest single I've been able to make so far. 🧶
Omg I actually plied my own yarn! 🧶 Only my 3rd ever attempt at spinning.
I borrowed a friend's e-spinnner and it has been so much more fun for me than a spindle.
I borrowed a friend's e-spinnner and it has been so much more fun for me than a spindle.
December 16, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Omg I actually plied my own yarn! 🧶 Only my 3rd ever attempt at spinning.
I borrowed a friend's e-spinnner and it has been so much more fun for me than a spindle.
I borrowed a friend's e-spinnner and it has been so much more fun for me than a spindle.
Made my husband watch Rise of the Guardians since he'd never seen it. Still think it's such a cute movie.
December 15, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Made my husband watch Rise of the Guardians since he'd never seen it. Still think it's such a cute movie.
Gladiator II abbreviated review: it was fine. 🤷♀️
December 2, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Gladiator II abbreviated review: it was fine. 🤷♀️
Blocking has begun! 🧶
Yarn: Simply Sock, Dream in Color
Colorway: Big Easy
Pattern: Ellie Summer Top
Yarn: Simply Sock, Dream in Color
Colorway: Big Easy
Pattern: Ellie Summer Top
November 30, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Blocking has begun! 🧶
Yarn: Simply Sock, Dream in Color
Colorway: Big Easy
Pattern: Ellie Summer Top
Yarn: Simply Sock, Dream in Color
Colorway: Big Easy
Pattern: Ellie Summer Top