Liz Hassall
@farliz.bsky.social
C of E Priest, knitter, cat-person. She/her. York. Likes: theology, yarn, sitting and reading in a lovely garden, dark chocolate, happy endings, choral singing. Dislikes: puppets, gardening, filing, slapstick.
I don't know what the cats are queuing for, but it looks like they have settled in for a long wait.
October 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I don't know what the cats are queuing for, but it looks like they have settled in for a long wait.
York was looking its very best this evening from down at the millennium bridge.
September 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
York was looking its very best this evening from down at the millennium bridge.
Today was Vera's funeral. Vera was a stalwart of our churches, one of those formidable women. It was such a privilege to preach (knowing that she wouldn't be able to offer her accustomed feedback) and remember the depth of her faith.
September 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today was Vera's funeral. Vera was a stalwart of our churches, one of those formidable women. It was such a privilege to preach (knowing that she wouldn't be able to offer her accustomed feedback) and remember the depth of her faith.
To be clear, the cat is the pet. The moth is just her gift to us, brought proudly into the living room and unintentionally released.
August 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
To be clear, the cat is the pet. The moth is just her gift to us, brought proudly into the living room and unintentionally released.
Summer read #9
The Final Strike by Saara El-Arifi.
I haven't finished this yet, but I'm back at work today, so I'm wrapping up the summer holiday.
This is a library book, borrowed when I went to return the earlier library books.
The Final Strike by Saara El-Arifi.
I haven't finished this yet, but I'm back at work today, so I'm wrapping up the summer holiday.
This is a library book, borrowed when I went to return the earlier library books.
August 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Summer read #9
The Final Strike by Saara El-Arifi.
I haven't finished this yet, but I'm back at work today, so I'm wrapping up the summer holiday.
This is a library book, borrowed when I went to return the earlier library books.
The Final Strike by Saara El-Arifi.
I haven't finished this yet, but I'm back at work today, so I'm wrapping up the summer holiday.
This is a library book, borrowed when I went to return the earlier library books.
Summer read #8
First you write a sentence by Joe Moran. I started reading this in 2019. It's a gorgeous book, not long, but dense. It needs full attention in order to take in the content. I ended up taking notes as I read.
First you write a sentence by Joe Moran. I started reading this in 2019. It's a gorgeous book, not long, but dense. It needs full attention in order to take in the content. I ended up taking notes as I read.
August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Summer read #8
First you write a sentence by Joe Moran. I started reading this in 2019. It's a gorgeous book, not long, but dense. It needs full attention in order to take in the content. I ended up taking notes as I read.
First you write a sentence by Joe Moran. I started reading this in 2019. It's a gorgeous book, not long, but dense. It needs full attention in order to take in the content. I ended up taking notes as I read.
Summer Read #7.
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde. I went to a signing and bought this almost as soon as it was published, then inexplicably set it aside for a year or so. Last month, I re-read the first book in the series, so it's finally time to indulge in this one.
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde. I went to a signing and bought this almost as soon as it was published, then inexplicably set it aside for a year or so. Last month, I re-read the first book in the series, so it's finally time to indulge in this one.
August 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Summer Read #7.
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde. I went to a signing and bought this almost as soon as it was published, then inexplicably set it aside for a year or so. Last month, I re-read the first book in the series, so it's finally time to indulge in this one.
Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde. I went to a signing and bought this almost as soon as it was published, then inexplicably set it aside for a year or so. Last month, I re-read the first book in the series, so it's finally time to indulge in this one.
Summer read #6
Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart. I ordered this from the library, having picked it up to browse when I was sheltering from the rain in Easingwold library. Really well written. Fascinating and depressing by turns to read a politician who seems to have principles and capabilities.
Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart. I ordered this from the library, having picked it up to browse when I was sheltering from the rain in Easingwold library. Really well written. Fascinating and depressing by turns to read a politician who seems to have principles and capabilities.
August 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Summer read #6
Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart. I ordered this from the library, having picked it up to browse when I was sheltering from the rain in Easingwold library. Really well written. Fascinating and depressing by turns to read a politician who seems to have principles and capabilities.
Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart. I ordered this from the library, having picked it up to browse when I was sheltering from the rain in Easingwold library. Really well written. Fascinating and depressing by turns to read a politician who seems to have principles and capabilities.
Summer read #5. The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness. This was a spontaneous pick from the library shelves. I've read her other books in the series. This was rather disappointing. Too much magic, not enough plot.
August 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Summer read #5. The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness. This was a spontaneous pick from the library shelves. I've read her other books in the series. This was rather disappointing. Too much magic, not enough plot.
Summer Reading #4. Phoebe by @paulagooder.bsky.social
Loved this.
Loved this.
August 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Summer Reading #4. Phoebe by @paulagooder.bsky.social
Loved this.
Loved this.
Summer Reading #3. A surprise entry suggested by my mum. Interesting, but needed proofreading.
August 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Summer Reading #3. A surprise entry suggested by my mum. Interesting, but needed proofreading.
Summer Reading #2. Saved from birthday stash.
August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Summer Reading #2. Saved from birthday stash.
Summer read #1. Ring the Hill by @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
I have no idea what to expect, but I've been enjoying his posts and substack, so I'm hopeful that it's going to be good.
I have no idea what to expect, but I've been enjoying his posts and substack, so I'm hopeful that it's going to be good.
August 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Summer read #1. Ring the Hill by @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
I have no idea what to expect, but I've been enjoying his posts and substack, so I'm hopeful that it's going to be good.
I have no idea what to expect, but I've been enjoying his posts and substack, so I'm hopeful that it's going to be good.
A very pleasant evening playing Cyclades with T and P. Delighted to come within 3 gold coins of winning.
July 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A very pleasant evening playing Cyclades with T and P. Delighted to come within 3 gold coins of winning.
#Showmeyourknits week 44. Blankets. This is made from a kit from Ewe and Yarn in Thirsk. It took about 18 months to make. It's called the Christmas Eve blanket since that was the name of the pattern, but it is in pretty much constant use all winter.
May 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
#Showmeyourknits week 44. Blankets. This is made from a kit from Ewe and Yarn in Thirsk. It took about 18 months to make. It's called the Christmas Eve blanket since that was the name of the pattern, but it is in pretty much constant use all winter.
Yesterday I went on a parish trip to Bishop Auckland to the Faith Museum and Palace. The highlight of the day for me was a quiet half hour in the walled garden.
May 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yesterday I went on a parish trip to Bishop Auckland to the Faith Museum and Palace. The highlight of the day for me was a quiet half hour in the walled garden.
Starting to explore bits of the archdeaconry I've never seen before. Really beautiful villages.
May 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Starting to explore bits of the archdeaconry I've never seen before. Really beautiful villages.
Spinning a random batt from years ago. Working on done being better than perfect.
May 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Spinning a random batt from years ago. Working on done being better than perfect.
Last year, I offered a knitting lesson in a charity auction. The bidder wanted to learn to knit this hat (Rhinebeck hat by @woollywormhead.bsky.social ). I decided to knit along with them using scraps from my niblings' baby blankets. So pleased with the outcome. #knitting
April 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Last year, I offered a knitting lesson in a charity auction. The bidder wanted to learn to knit this hat (Rhinebeck hat by @woollywormhead.bsky.social ). I decided to knit along with them using scraps from my niblings' baby blankets. So pleased with the outcome. #knitting
Picnic lunch at Hunmanby Gap today, then a brewery tour at Wold Top.
April 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Picnic lunch at Hunmanby Gap today, then a brewery tour at Wold Top.
Pleasingly appropriate socks for this evening. #exultet #CofEpeeps
April 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Pleasingly appropriate socks for this evening. #exultet #CofEpeeps
Good Friday liturgy concluded. Hot Cross Buns consumed. #nowwewait #CofEpeeps
April 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Good Friday liturgy concluded. Hot Cross Buns consumed. #nowwewait #CofEpeeps
Peaceful early morning in the walled garden at Wydale.
April 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Peaceful early morning in the walled garden at Wydale.
A triumphant conclusion to a knitting project today. The dragon, as yet unnamed, will be the Guardian of Books and Yarn. Pattern from Sincerely Louise, via Yarndale 2023. Yarn bought at Bugweeds. Skills learnt include bobbles and horizontal mattress stitch. #knitting
March 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A triumphant conclusion to a knitting project today. The dragon, as yet unnamed, will be the Guardian of Books and Yarn. Pattern from Sincerely Louise, via Yarndale 2023. Yarn bought at Bugweeds. Skills learnt include bobbles and horizontal mattress stitch. #knitting