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Crystal
@crystalkgr.bsky.social
Mom of 2 | Covid-conscious & still masking | Bookstore Owner | Avid Reader | Gardener & Nature Lover | Dog Mom | Advocate for all creatures great & small
Miss Stella Roo would appreciate it if the big booms could just not. Luckily she’s got a blanket fort with pillows and her human. #DogsOfBluesky
January 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I received a late arriving gift today from my partner. I asked for some cute embroidery scissors…😂
December 29, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Snagged my free copy of the pattern, Winter’s Finest by Rosemary {Romi} Hill. It’s been a nice, easy knit project through the holiday hosting season. Almost to the lace section. 🧶 #Knitting #ShawlKnitting #LaceKnitting
December 27, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Miss Stella Roo highly encourages naps. Especially on the bed, under the blankets and with a comfy pillow.
#DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Basenji
December 22, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Mask haul just arrived. This company is shutting down/selling to a bigger one. Took a month to get my order but 100 masks for $43 was worth the wait. I think they are still advertising 80% off. They had so many cute patterns and colors.
December 20, 2024 at 5:48 PM
It’s never too late to start masking again. Bird Flu, Covid, RSV, and everything else circulating can be prevented. Clean the air and mask in shared spaces. Proper PPE exists for a reason. 👇
A person in LA is now hospitalized w/ the "first severe illness caused by bird flu" in the US.

The pt. is in critical condition w/ severe respiratory symptoms. Details: >65, underlying medical issues, & "had been in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock."

apnews.com/article/bird...
Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
apnews.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
The Twirlace Cardigan is coming along nicely. It’s so lovely to look at. 🧶 #ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting #HandKnit
December 18, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Sock Head Cowl and some basic socks all finished and ready for gifting. The cowl colorway is from the Raven series from Blue Moon Fiber Arts and the socks, if I remember right, is from the Dr. Who color collection. It’s been a while since at the dye table. 🧶 #ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting
December 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Twirlace Cardigan progress. Five more rows and the upper back is finished. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits
#Knitting
#Cables
December 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Currently working on the Twirlace Cardigan by Valentina Bogdanova. Each side and sleeve has its own cable design. This is the upper back piece. The mitts were a cable refresher before diving into this. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits #Knitting #Cables

The pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
December 10, 2024 at 5:46 PM
I am now needing to wear progressive glasses ALL the time. Today was my first venture out and about with them. Does anyone have some helpful tips on positioning glasses properly while wearing a respirator? Was quite dizzying. I otherwise wear them without issue.
#Covid
#WearAMask
#StillMasking
December 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
When OCD and ADHD collide with a touch of insomnia. 😂 Thought I’d share what the process looks like, even after years of knitting experience to those starting out. It’s never always perfect. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits
#Knitting
December 8, 2024 at 10:50 PM
I 100% recommend searching “dog sweaters” on Ravelry if you need a warm and fuzzy pick me up with a side of laughter. Animals are the best and we are so lucky to have them. Now to focus and actually pick a pattern for Miss Roo. #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Basenji 🐕 🧶
December 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM
I love animals. My kids know this. Here is a baby goat in a cloth diaper that they brought over for a visit - just cause. 😂 And yes, it is riding in the front seat of their car. #GoatsOfBluesky
#Goats
December 7, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Covid got me pretty bad during the first wave. I wouldn’t wish that level of illness or the after effects on anyone. So I still mask up. I haven’t had a known infection or symptomatic illness since this became my normal. The more you know…🌟🌈
December 6, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Not gonna lie, ripping stitches all the way down 100% triggered heart palpitations. But look at how beautiful the braids turned out. I love learning new techniques with knitting. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits
#Knitting
December 6, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Currently working on Hiedra Mitts by Fiber Tales and loving how quickly it’s knitting up. The pattern is not a free one but worth every penny. I’m excited to do the braiding on the cable boarders once it’s knit to the finger tips. Here’s where to get the pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
December 5, 2024 at 10:28 PM
I am having the best day ever and I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee. My glasses AND yarn were just delivered. I couldn’t ask for a better way to start the day. 🧶
December 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Hoping to have this cowl finished tonight in anticipation of a yarn order arriving for a sweater project. This pattern is Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure and free on Ravelry. 🧶
#ShowMeYourKnits

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
December 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM
I wanted to show some appreciation for @mkwhess.bsky.social - I get so many compliments on these earrings. celdzinbeadwork.com
#nativebeadwork #beadedjewelry #smallbusiness #handmadejewelry
December 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I love lace knitting but often forget to take pictures before gifting. Here’s one I knit up with stash yarn. I also appreciate all the 🧶 posts. It’s been about a year since picking up a project and now I have a list of them I’m excited to tackle. 😊
December 1, 2024 at 6:53 PM
I’m waiting on my new glasses to arrive so not much going on the needles at the moment. But here are two simple knit hats using leftovers that I love. 🧶
November 27, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Finished the Alpine Bloom hat. It’s all packaged up to send to its new home. I love how it turned out. 🧶
November 25, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Reposted by Crystal
The Art Nouveau embroidery of Ann Macbeth (1875 - 1948), Scottish artist and member of artistic group known as the Glasgow Girls
November 23, 2024 at 6:17 AM