Connie (she/her/auntie)
@damemags.bsky.social
Former Dobe mom, now Corgis, and doodle. Fiber bender, auntie. Support your local - library, book store, yarn store, quilt shop, etc
So quit wishing and hit up your local independent yarn store for supplies and lessons.
A friend of mine started only last November, and has already learned and knit 2 pairs of socks, and it's finishing a sweater for herself, among other items.
A friend of mine started only last November, and has already learned and knit 2 pairs of socks, and it's finishing a sweater for herself, among other items.
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
So quit wishing and hit up your local independent yarn store for supplies and lessons.
A friend of mine started only last November, and has already learned and knit 2 pairs of socks, and it's finishing a sweater for herself, among other items.
A friend of mine started only last November, and has already learned and knit 2 pairs of socks, and it's finishing a sweater for herself, among other items.
Asking cuz I don't know: isn't it a court martial-able offense to *give* illegal orders, as well as to *follow* illegal orders?
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Asking cuz I don't know: isn't it a court martial-able offense to *give* illegal orders, as well as to *follow* illegal orders?
Critical staff that would have actually objected to illegal govt activity..
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Critical staff that would have actually objected to illegal govt activity..
Or put into Little Free Pantries (along with menstrual and personal hygiene items - shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, laundry detergent...)
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Or put into Little Free Pantries (along with menstrual and personal hygiene items - shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, laundry detergent...)
It's only a 3-4 hour round trip
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
It's only a 3-4 hour round trip
Actually those of us Nebraskans who *didn't* vote orange are highly pissed at the red hats who did.
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Actually those of us Nebraskans who *didn't* vote orange are highly pissed at the red hats who did.
With corgis it seems it's either Happy Face or Judgy Face. There's no in between.
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
With corgis it seems it's either Happy Face or Judgy Face. There's no in between.
Doubling down
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Doubling down
I've run into 2 or three designers who seem to think this is a good idea, from something as simple as stranded fingerless mitts with a slash thumbhole, to full on adult sized sweaters.
In either case the larger sizes were NOT a good look
In either case the larger sizes were NOT a good look
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I've run into 2 or three designers who seem to think this is a good idea, from something as simple as stranded fingerless mitts with a slash thumbhole, to full on adult sized sweaters.
In either case the larger sizes were NOT a good look
In either case the larger sizes were NOT a good look
What *are* they smoking?!?
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What *are* they smoking?!?
Altho Brown Sheep is regionally local to me, I now have an LYS that carries them
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Altho Brown Sheep is regionally local to me, I now have an LYS that carries them
#BrownSheepYarn even if I have to order from the mill
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#BrownSheepYarn even if I have to order from the mill
And they only incubate for 17-19 days.
Not even 3 weeks
Not even 3 weeks
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
And they only incubate for 17-19 days.
Not even 3 weeks
Not even 3 weeks
The Constitution he swore to "support and defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic" at his inaugurations? That Constitution?
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Constitution he swore to "support and defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic" at his inaugurations? That Constitution?
And the "Gulf of America" counts now?
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
And the "Gulf of America" counts now?
Given the poundage now I'm the deep freezer, I think I've been panic shopping for meat most of this year.
That and 🍓
That and 🍓
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Given the poundage now I'm the deep freezer, I think I've been panic shopping for meat most of this year.
That and 🍓
That and 🍓
This.
Knitting in a room with other migraine sufferers, when I realize what I thought was an after image from the ceiling light, was beginning aura. The offers of water and and urgent meds, with no other questions asked!
Knitting in a room with other migraine sufferers, when I realize what I thought was an after image from the ceiling light, was beginning aura. The offers of water and and urgent meds, with no other questions asked!
November 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This.
Knitting in a room with other migraine sufferers, when I realize what I thought was an after image from the ceiling light, was beginning aura. The offers of water and and urgent meds, with no other questions asked!
Knitting in a room with other migraine sufferers, when I realize what I thought was an after image from the ceiling light, was beginning aura. The offers of water and and urgent meds, with no other questions asked!