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May 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM

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Progress! Only 1 color has yet to be added.

In-progress knitted scarf laid out on a bed. The scarf features colorful horizontal bands in shades of purple, grey, maroon, yellow, red, and blue, knitted in garter stitch. A knitting needle is threaded through the active stitches at the top, and a ball of yarn rests nearby.

April 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM

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A bit of progress last night. Finished the red band.

The image shows a partially completed knitted scarf laid flat on a blanket. The scarf is made using garter stitch and features wide horizontal color blocks. From bottom to top, the visible colors are dark purple, grey, magenta, mustard yellow, and red. The scarf appears to be quite even in tension and nicely constructed, with clean edges.

A knitting needle is still inserted through the live stitches at the top, with the working yarn (red) extending off to the right side, indicating that the project is still in progress. A second knitting needle is resting diagonally across the piece.

In the upper part of the image, there’s a soft, glowing duck-shaped lamp providing warm lighting for the workspace, adding a cozy and playful vibe to the scene.

Overall, this image captures a creative and peaceful knitting moment, showing great progress on what looks to be a colorful and carefully made scarf.

April 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM

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Weaved in most of the end till now. Only almost messed on the grey to magenta when I managed to undo a stitch. The others are pretty clean it think.

This image shows a neatly knit section of a scarf laid flat on a light-colored textured surface. The scarf is worked in horizontal garter stitch stripes, with visible color blocks in dark purple, gray, magenta, mustard yellow, and red (from bottom to top).

What stands out in this update is that all the visible yarn ends from color changes have now been carefully and cleanly woven in, giving the piece a much more polished look compared to earlier progress photos. There are no dangling strands or visible transitions, making it look seamless and tidy. It's a subtle but satisfying milestone in the project.

April 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM

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Well this is NOT what I expected when I asked ChatGPT to turn me into an action figure but holly heck did it nail it and do I love it!

Behold: Yarnmaster 1.0 – The Action Figure
Fully equipped for cozy chaos and digital domination! This retro-styled action figure features iconic accessories like the legendary fish hat, a skein of yarn, and a trusty mouse pad. Complete with tech gear, a scarf-in-progress, and that unmistakable beard, Yarnmaster 1.0 is ready to debug reality or knit the timeline back together—whichever comes first.

Limited edition. Batteries not included. Probably smells faintly of cashews.

April 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM

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Up to now my wife had been weaving in my ends...she already knew how was my excuse. Anyways these are the first I did myself. Not as "scary" as I was making it out to be.

A close-up of the finished corner of the knit piece, showing how the yarn end was carefully woven in. The edge remains neat and the vibrant color pattern continues smoothly without disruption.

This shot reveals the underside of the knit fabric, with the yarn end folded back to show how it was seamlessly woven into the stitches. The blend of colors helps the end disappear into the texture, keeping the finish both tidy and durable.

April 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM

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More weekend progress!! It's getting big! Gotta deal with those ends.

A piece of multicolored knitting rests on an orange surface, likely a blanket or bedspread. The knit features neat horizontal color blocks progressing from a deep purple at the bottom, through a long section of light gray, followed by a vivid magenta, mustard yellow, and a newly added bold red at the top. A pair of knitting needles is inserted at the top, with one pink end cap visible and the other capped with a novelty hand-shaped stopper. A fluffy yellow and white stuffed animal is partially in frame, leaning close to the knitting project.

A selfie-style image showing a person with a long, full beard smiling gently while holding up the same striped knitting project. The scarf is held in front of a yellow shirt with bright green "STREAMFEST" lettering partially visible. The same color sequence appears—purple, gray, magenta, yellow, and red—knit in tidy, even rows. The background features a cozy, multicolored crocheted blanket and a relaxed, crafty atmosphere.

April 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM

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Scarf progress!! Feels so hecking good to make progress on this!

The image shows a beautifully hand-knitted scarf section in progress, worked in neat garter stitch. The scarf features four horizontal color blocks: deep purple at the bottom, followed by a large section of medium gray, then a bright magenta band, and finally a vivid yellow section currently on the needles. Loose yarn strands in matching colors trail off the side, and a red stitch counter is attached to the knitting needle. The scarf sits on a wooden desk, placed over a keyboard, suggesting a cozy crafting session in a workspace. The even tension and clean transitions between colors highlight impressive skill and care in the work.

April 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM

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More progress. Would have done more but a cat decided I was done.

The image shows a knitting project laid across a keyboard, likely part of a colorful striped scarf. The project is worked in garter stitch and features three color sections: a deep purple at the bottom, a wide section of light gray in the middle, and a bright magenta-pink at the top, which appears to be the most recent section added. The edges are neat, and the stitch consistency remains even and clean.

The yarn currently in use—matching the magenta section—is connected and slightly visible off to the right, still wound in a tidy ball. The knitting needles are still inserted, showing that the project is active and in progress.

April 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM

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Tonight's progress. Somehow ended up with the color change on the opposite side even tho number of rows is even...also had to cake the yarn cause it was mean with the center pull

This image shows a knitting project in progress resting on a desk in front of a mechanical keyboard. The project appears to be a scarf or rectangular swatch worked in garter stitch. Three distinct color blocks are visible: a deep purple at the bottom, a large section of light gray in the middle, and a bright magenta-pink section just beginning at the top.

The working yarn, which matches the magenta-pink top section, is wound into a tidy yarn cake placed to the right of the project. Knitting needles are threaded through the top of the project, with a stitch stopper visible on the left end. The overall project looks neat and evenly stitched—progress is clearly moving along smoothly!

April 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM

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Some progress. 8 rows left before next color change.

This image shows a section of a knitting project laid out on a burnt orange blanket. The project appears to be a scarf in progress, worked in garter stitch using two colors of yarn. The lower portion is a rich purple, while the upper section transitions into a soft gray. The stitches are even and well-formed, indicating consistent tension and technique.

A ball of gray yarn with its label still on is sitting to the right, feeding into the work in progress. Knitting needles are inserted through the live stitches, with a stitch stopper on one end. A soft white duck-shaped lamp glows warmly above the project, casting cozy light on the scene, creating a calm and inviting crafting atmosphere.

April 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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Finally got my yarn by the wonderful @chynamakes.bsky.social caked. One is obviously tighter than the other LOL

The image shows two neatly wound center-pull yarn cakes in a vibrant, multicolored palette featuring shades of yellow, teal, purple, green, and pink. To the right is a yarn ball winder clamped to the edge of a wooden desk, indicating that the yarn was recently wound.

April 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Time to wind!

This image shows the packaging of a Knit Picks Ball Winder, a tool used for winding yarn into neat, center-pull balls or cakes. The box design features a clear image of the ball winder itself, with a hand crank and clamp for attaching it to a table or counter. Bold purple text reads “BALL WINDER” and “BOBINOIR” (the French translation). Below, in a ribbon banner, it says “LIFE JUST GOT EASIER” in both English and French (“LA VIE EST DEVENUE PLUS FACILE”). The illustration of a wound yarn cake with a trailing thread adds a nice visual touch. The overall presentation is clean, functional, and targeted toward fiber enthusiasts.

April 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM

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Some great progress over the weekend

A cozy scene of an in-progress knitting project on a burnt orange blanket. A piece of knitting in garter stitch transitions from a deep purple yarn at the bottom to a medium gray yarn at the top. The knitting is on a pair of straight needles, with a ball of gray yarn labeled "Friends Wool" from Hobbii resting nearby. To the left, a soft-glowing duck-shaped lamp casts warm light on the work area, adding a whimsical and comforting touch to the setup.

March 31, 2025 at 1:54 AM

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Should work nicely. Thanks for the great idea

March 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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I thought instead of carrying the whole printed pattern with me I would make a sticker checklist with my mini sticker printer...worked out ok but now to stick it somewhere I can easily bring with me...

March 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

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Day 1 progress. First color change done! It's going pretty good.

A close-up photo of a knitting project in progress, resting on a soft, multicolored blanket with shades of cream, purple, and black. The project appears to be the beginning of a scarf, with a wide purple section forming the base and a lighter beige or taupe row recently added on top. The knitting needles are still inserted through the active stitches, with the yarn trailing off on both ends. The fabric is even and tidy, showcasing the early rows of what will likely be a striped pattern.

March 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM

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My next project. Should be casting on later today.

A photo showing yarn and a printed knitting pattern laid out on a bed. In the center is the “Time Travellers Scarf” pattern by Sarah Hatton, featuring a man wearing a long striped scarf in a desert landscape reminiscent of Monument Valley. Surrounding the pattern are multiple skeins of Friends Wool yarn from Hobbii in various colors, including shades of purple, red, yellow, green, gray, and blue. The yarn is neatly arranged, with five skeins on the left, five on the right, and the pattern centered between them.

March 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM

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I moustache you a question

A villager from Animal Crossing: New Horizons stands happily on a stone pathway at night, eyes closed and mouth open in a big, cheerful smile. The character has light skin, short brown hair, and a well-groomed mustache. They are dressed warmly in a vibrant blue knit hat with a white snowflake pattern, a cozy sweater featuring a geometric design in shades of blue, brown, and beige, and a pair of snug brown pants. Their arms are slightly raised in an animated pose, as if celebrating or greeting someone.

The background features a red arched bridge adorned with small decorative owl statues, leading over a small stream. A black lucky cat figurine sits nearby, while a golden rabbit statue rests on a grassy patch. To the left, a twisted tree holds a glowing jack-o'-lantern, casting an eerie but cozy light. The surrounding area is well-maintained with neatly trimmed bushes, stone paths, and carefully placed decorations, creating a peaceful nighttime ambiance.

A villager from Animal Crossing: New Horizons sits in a wooden barrel-style chair at night, gazing ahead with wide, curious eyes. The character has short brown hair, a thick mustache, and wears a blue knit hat with a white snowflake pattern, a cozy blue and brown patterned sweater, and brown pants. Their feet dangle slightly over the edge of the chair, and their small hands rest on their lap.

The foreground is filled with vibrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and orange, adding a pop of color to the scene. Behind the villager, lush green bushes frame the setting, and a tall potted evergreen tree stands in the background. The sky is dark and moody with thick clouds drifting above, giving the scene a calm but slightly mysterious nighttime atmosphere.

March 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM

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First order ready for pickup

A stack of 4 knitted dishcloths bundled up and tied together with a strand of yarn.

March 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM

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My current project. Soon I'll be making something other than a dishcloth. Really like this colorway tho. Even tho this yarn splits like nobody's business.