Iris Parker
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Iris Parker
@irisparker.bsky.social
Writer, handknitter, retired veterinarian.
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Good morning BlueSky! Keep your hands and mind busy with creative and artistic things. 🧶

"Grandfather and Grandson" by Nikolaos Gyzis (1842-1901) a Greek painter. It was always a challenge keeping socks on the family feet. Knitting was required.

#goodmorning #bluesky #knit #knitsky #art #painting
January 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My meditative knit is a good pair of plain socks. No pattern, no chart to read, just simple and satisfying. 🧶

Project - Cuff down vanilla socks with shadow wrap heel and wedge toe.

Yarn - Ex Libris Fibers Solnit sock yarn in main color Electronic Tears and contrast color Aniline Black.
December 29, 2024 at 5:04 AM
It's the gift knits time of year! 🧶

Pattern - Clary Baby Blanket by Deborah O'Leary Patterns, increased in size by 50% in both dimensions.

Yarn - KnitPicks Comfy Worsted Weight, in colors seafoam, marina, and peony.
December 24, 2024 at 7:22 AM
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"What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?"

— Ursula K. Le Guin

#quote #booksky #writing #literature #leguin #wisdom #novel #thelatheofheaven
December 16, 2024 at 6:11 PM
For every yarn there is a project. 🧶
Yarn - Woollentwine BFL/Masham DK in color Cassis.
Project - The Hen Wife Shawl pattern by Wolf & Faun Knits.
December 16, 2024 at 2:02 AM