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James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

It’s been too long since I’ve given you an update on the koala cardigan that I’m knitting for my niece.

I decided to forgo intarsia and opted to duplicate stitch the design. It’s taking ages, but it’s so rewarding seeing the little koala details show up 🧶

The backside of a cream colored knitted cardigan with pink ribbing on the edges. The back has an in progress brown tree with cut outs for a koala with a baby on its back.

The cardigan has a picture of the overall design in the top left corner.

October 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I love a squishy knit with a pop of color! I’m so ready to knit so many hats this season. 🧶

heidiblough.bsky.social @heidiblough.bsky.social · Aug 21

A little bright knitting to break through the gloom. 🧶 colorway is No Rainbows Without Rain. Knitting from both ends for this hat.

The start of a Two by Two hat, knitted with doubled fingering-weight yarn. The yarn has blips of rainbow colors on a background of shades of gray.

August 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I’ve taken the plunge and decided to build my own shelves in the garage. I’ve got to cut and lay down the OSB for the shelves and they are complete. They aren’t very level in some spots but it’s going to work out great.

A garage with concrete flooring and plywood walls. In the middle of the frame is a L-shaped wooden shelving frame made of 2x4s.

My self drafted plans for the shelves. The plans have an overview of what the finished product will look like, a spot for inventory needed, and an overview of each shelf.

July 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

Hot Sock Summer 🧦 I’m so here for these cute little strawberries 🧶

Alyssa Long @measuredandslow.bsky.social · Jun 23

Got some park knitting done while visiting today and I regret to report that I love this so much I think I might have to make it a sweater. They’re so CUTE. Also kid socks might convert me to being a sock knitter, it’s going so quick. Hot sock summer starting off strong lol 🧶 #knitting

A light pink knit sock with darker pink strawberries with green tops. The sock is done to the heel and is leaning against a cream colored surface

June 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

People that regularly pick up stitches for knitting— how do you decide which stitch to pick up from? Do you pick up the front, the back, or a little of both? I always feel like I choose wrong. 🧶

A pink seed stitch neckline showing the cast on edge.

June 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I’m sorry for the radio silence lately. I’ve been busy knitting the Zach Jacket for my niece. She has requested this koala design on the back. I plan to double knit the motif once the jacket is complete 🧶

I still have to knit:
- Hood
- Sleeves
- Button band
- Koala design

A partially completed knitted cardigan in a peach-cream color is laid flat with the front facing up. There is a seed stitch neckline and a bottom hem in a light pink color. The cardigan has two pockets that have not been seamed yet and it doesn’t have a button band. The sleeves are still on hold.

The same hand-knitted cardigan is shown, laid flat with the back side facing up. The body is knit in a pale peach color with raglan sleeves and a ribbed hem in light pink. The neckline is also trimmed in pink with a textured stitch. The cardigan is knit in stockinette stitch.

A blanket showing the koala motif that my niece wants. It shows a brown tree with a grey mama koala and a small grey baby koala on its back. The tree has a few branches with green leaves. The background of the blanket is a cream-white with a green seed stitch border around it.

June 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I had the opportunity to go live on TV today to talk about an important issue: how some video games are being designed to mimic gambling—and the impact that can have on young people’s mental health in our community. Grateful to be part of this conversation.

Eastern Shore Community Services Board @easternshorecsb.bsky.social · May 20

Youth today are spending more time in virtual worlds, often at the cost of real-world connections, sleep, and mental health.

Modern gaming is being designed to mimic gambling behavior.

Let’s talk about it. 🧠💬
Watch our segment on WTKR's Coast Live:
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Kids and Gaming on Coast Live

Kids are playing video games, and having to pay to advance in the game is leading to anxiety, mental health issues, and more.

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May 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

The Rippling Waves Afghan is complete and now gifted to its forever home. It’s been both a joy to knit and a menace. I spent so many nights thinking about how long this will take to finish. It was all worth it to see the joy on my coworker’s face when I brought it in this morning. 🧶

A soft, hand-knit chevron blanket in shades of blue and white drapes over a plush, round papasan chair with a gray cushion and a pink flower pillow. Sunlight filters through a window, adding to the cozy ambiance of the reading nook.

A neatly folded, hand-knit chevron blanket rests on the back of a papasan chair with a soft gray cushion. Two pastel pink flower pillows add a touch of charm to the cozy setting by the window.

March 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

When was the last time you flew a kite? This cheap kite was well worth it for 30 minutes of fun. I honestly forgot how much fun it is to harness the power of the wind.

A young child with wavy brown hair, wearing a pink “The Salty Dog Café” t-shirt, flies a kite in the backyard on a sunny day. The kite soars high in the sky, with a house, trees, and a blue above-ground pool in the background. A perfect moment of childhood joy and outdoor fun.

March 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

In two days, I will have been knitting this Rippling Waves Afghan for a whole year. Tonight I seamed together the first two pieces. I’ve got five left to go.

The light blue is tighter than the darker blue. I will definitely have some extra rippley waves. I’m excited to see it come together. 🧶

A smiling man with a beard and short blonde hair holds up a long, knitted blanket featuring a chevron lace pattern in alternating stripes of light blue and a slightly darker blue. He stands in a cozy living room with a TV, shelves, and toys in the background, proudly displaying his handiwork.

March 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

My local Dollar Tree went from one small cardboard box of chenille yarn to multiple racks of varying textures and colors of yarn.

I’m excited to try colorwork. Got any knitting patterns you would recommend?

$1.25 USD for 109 yards of worsted weight acrylic yarn 🧶

A store shelf displays various skeins of “Just Yarn” in an array of colors, neatly arranged in metal racks. The top shelves hold worsted weight yarn in solid colors like gray, blue, burgundy, green, and yellow, while the lower shelves feature textured and variegated yarns.

February 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I finished knitting my first cablework project—the October Hat by Sloane Rosenthal. It sadly didn’t fit my big melon, so my wife kindly modeled it for me. The hat has a few mistakes, but I am very proud of it! 🧶 #SkyKAL

A woman smiles warmly while wearing a hand-knit royal blue cable-knit beanie with a pom-pom, standing in a snowy landscape. Her navy blue winter coat is zipped up, and snow-covered trees are visible in the background.

The back of the woman’s head showcases the intricate cable-knit pattern of the royal blue beanie and its fluffy pom-pom. She is wearing a navy blue quilted winter coat, with a serene snow-covered landscape and tall trees in the background.

February 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

Lots of fluffy snow coming down in Virginia. Got to roll around in the snow with my first born today. She’s a chocolate lab named Gracie. Her 6th birthday is next week.

A large chocolate Labrador Retriever stands outside in the snow, looking directly into the camera with a calm and curious expression. Snowflakes have settled on its face and fur. The dog wears a red collar with a teal tag. Behind the dog, there is a white house with a green door, a snow-covered white car, and a black sled resting on the ground. Snow is actively falling, creating a wintery scene.

February 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

For all the yarn buyers that wish they could stop, here is a great data breakdown of how many years of knitting and crochet you might have in your stash. You may be passing it down to your great great great grandkids. 🧶

The chart at 11:10 absolutely blew my mind 🤯 bit.ly/42QClZY

I used data to break my yarn habit (stash tour)

I've been really enjoying the 'collecting yarn' aspect of knitting - maybe too much! I gave myself a wakeup call in the form of graphing out exactly what and how much I’ve bought in just my first year. Enjoy this look into my stash :) My Ravelry is @siansyarnbarn Intro/outro music: From BenSound, by artist Vital, license code: M7HEIS6FEBCU7KCC Sound effect by u_iozlfd2w96 on Pixabay

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February 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I knit small items inside out on circular needles—I don’t like my work coming at me. This makes it harder to see progress on the cables, but the inside turns out beautifully! Check out the difference.

This is the October Hat by Sloane Rosenthal, knit with Knit Picks Swish in Dusk. #SkyKAL 🧶

A blue knitted hat in-progress on the needles. With five inches of ribbing and the wrong-side of cables showing.

A blue knitted hat in-progress on the needles. With five inches of ribbing and the right-side of cables showing.

February 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

Finally ready to start knitting the cable chart on the #OctoberHat by Sloane Rosenthal. 5 inches (12.7cm) of 2x2 rib. It’s quite meditative, but it took forever on magic loop. I’m loving how stretchy it is. 🧶

A 2x2 knitted brim of the October Hat. The hat is in progress and being held up on the needles. The background has a Ford F-550 steering wheel and instrument panel.

February 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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Karie Bookish

@kariebookish.bsky.social

Knitters, this one is for us. 🧶

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Feb 5

I can. In fact, the Canadian version is so great, I can't think of an American equivalent. 🧵

Tomi Lahren on Twitter writes: "Can you think of a Canadian product that’s better than an American one?

Honestly curious."

February 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I’ve got a couple blue projects that would be perfect to finish up by the end of February. Can’t wait to see what everyone is knitting on. I’ve got an October Hat and a Rippling Waves Afghan on the needles. #SkyKAL

Larkspur Knits @larkspurknits.bsky.social · Jan 25

Lets do it! A Knitalong to get the community going here on @bsky.app!

Start something new (or pick up an old project) using blue yarn, any shade and use the #SkyKAL hashtag to post progress or finished projects. We will let it roll until the end of February. To keep things simple. See comments…

January 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

First local crafting night of the year. Feels great to see what else everyone is working on and talk fiber.

We’ve got crochet, needle point, knitting, and spinning going on. Here’s my October Hat so far. 🧶

Two inches of a blue knitted hat on a circular needle. The hat is sitting on top of the knitting pattern print out on a grey plastic table.

January 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I’m in New Hampshire visiting family and popped into a local grocery store. Got to meet a global celebrity— Santa.

He had a real beard and a terrific suit to match. Happy holidays everyone!

A cheerful Santa Claus with a fluffy white beard and red suit stands next to a smiling man wearing a blue jacket, plaid shirt, and beanie. They are posing together in a grocery store aisle stocked with jars and boxes of food products, with a “Real Savings Every Day” sign visible in the background.

December 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

I’m normally not a gift knitter, but this year it felt right. Planning to make the Calluna Beanie by Kalley Reedy for my family’s yankee swap.

Question: is this pattern too feminine or would a more neutral color make it work? I’m gonna do a regular pom (no fur) and a fold up brim 🧶

A knitted beanie in pink with a ripple and moss stitch texture. The beanie is topped with a faux brown fur Pom-pom and the background is white faux fur.

December 13, 2024 at 7:21 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

These mittens turned out so great! They are wrapped up and ready to gift tomorrow. So tiny and adorable. 🧶

Two green mittens laying on each side of a ruler with the knitting pattern behind them.

Two green mittens laying on top of each other next to a ruler with the knitting pattern behind them.

December 10, 2024 at 3:16 AM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

One of the mom’s at my daughter’s preschool found out that I knit and asked if I could make her 6 month old a pair of mittens. I’m going to try it on her today at pick-up. Hoping this first one fits. It’s so adorably tiny. 🧶

A small hunter green mitten on a white piece of paper.

December 6, 2024 at 10:06 PM

James Foley

@jfoley.bsky.social

Since Thanksgiving, it’s been a busy time decorating for Christmas. I was in charge of the letter board this season. A quote from the movie Elf was just what our house needed.