Kathleen Sperling 🇨🇦 (she/her)
@kathleensperling.bsky.social
I knit. Lots. And design knitting patterns. Obsessed, really.
(Also: genealogy, linguistics, SCA, and other general geekery. Plus, I'm a Muppet in human form.)
www.wipinsanity.com
(Also: genealogy, linguistics, SCA, and other general geekery. Plus, I'm a Muppet in human form.)
www.wipinsanity.com
Reposted by Kathleen Sperling 🇨🇦 (she/her)
Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko
YouTube video by Kidzuko
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
The Fasten Off Yarnalong is an online stitchalong that takes place over about six weeks at the end of each year. We aim to promote indie #knitting and #crochet designers, and give the community a fun time! 🧶
And right now we're in our volunteer signup period - details below:
#FastenOffYAL
And right now we're in our volunteer signup period - details below:
#FastenOffYAL
🧶 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Our volunteer signup period has begun! The signups we get until October 23 determine which activities, games, and platforms we can support.
Sign-up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5...
Thank you!!!
#FastenOffYAL #knitting #crocheting #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet
Our volunteer signup period has begun! The signups we get until October 23 determine which activities, games, and platforms we can support.
Sign-up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5...
Thank you!!!
#FastenOffYAL #knitting #crocheting #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet
2025 FOYAL Volunteer Signup
We couldn't possibly run the event without our fantastic volunteers! The event is filled with lots of activities and games, and we need help to run them all.
Volunteer responses will determine which...
docs.google.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Fasten Off Yarnalong is an online stitchalong that takes place over about six weeks at the end of each year. We aim to promote indie #knitting and #crochet designers, and give the community a fun time! 🧶
And right now we're in our volunteer signup period - details below:
#FastenOffYAL
And right now we're in our volunteer signup period - details below:
#FastenOffYAL
I am IN.
The Kickstarter for A USER'S GUIDE TO YARN, by @spindleprincess.bsky.social, just launched! Help make this super nerdy book and follow the publishing journey! 🙏🧶📚 We have an exclusive reward of book + signed book plate just for our fans who use this link! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
July 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I am IN.
@mark-carney.bsky.social Mr. Carney, I entreat you to learn the lessons of history, and to be Churchill, not Chamberlain: Any agreement we enter into with Trump is not worth the paper it's printed on. Lying, cheating, and breaking agreements is what he DOES; has done for decades.
July 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
@mark-carney.bsky.social Mr. Carney, I entreat you to learn the lessons of history, and to be Churchill, not Chamberlain: Any agreement we enter into with Trump is not worth the paper it's printed on. Lying, cheating, and breaking agreements is what he DOES; has done for decades.
What gets me is that after COUNTLESS shower/rinse/repeat cycles of Trump 1) saying someone's awesome, 2) giving them a job, 3) falling out with them (or they fail out), and finally 4) complaining about their incompetence...that he and his followers CONTINUE TO THINK that he's amazing at staff picks.
June 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What gets me is that after COUNTLESS shower/rinse/repeat cycles of Trump 1) saying someone's awesome, 2) giving them a job, 3) falling out with them (or they fail out), and finally 4) complaining about their incompetence...that he and his followers CONTINUE TO THINK that he's amazing at staff picks.
🧶Yarn fans ( #knitsky, #crochetsky): I'm plotting a knitted gift for a twins-expecting co-worker and am looking for sport/DK weight, machine washable, cotton content, not US-made ( #elbowsUp) with good colour options. Sandnes Garn Duo seems good, but, is it BABY soft? Other suggestions welcome. TIA!
June 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🧶Yarn fans ( #knitsky, #crochetsky): I'm plotting a knitted gift for a twins-expecting co-worker and am looking for sport/DK weight, machine washable, cotton content, not US-made ( #elbowsUp) with good colour options. Sandnes Garn Duo seems good, but, is it BABY soft? Other suggestions welcome. TIA!
Happy June, everybody. Up with rainbows. Pride is a protest.
June 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Happy June, everybody. Up with rainbows. Pride is a protest.
🧶 Finished knitting project! These are the "Lingerie" socks from @knitty.com by Maria Näslund. They will be a birthday present later this month for my eldest, shhh. :) Yarn is Bamboo Socks from Pro Lana.
May 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🧶 Finished knitting project! These are the "Lingerie" socks from @knitty.com by Maria Näslund. They will be a birthday present later this month for my eldest, shhh. :) Yarn is Bamboo Socks from Pro Lana.
I've seen misinformation about this three times in just the last few days, so am reposting this to spread accuracy.
If you see anything on your socials related to how a Canadian mental health/suicide support hotline has opened its arms to serve the US, be immediately suspicious and read this first!
If you see anything on your socials related to how a Canadian mental health/suicide support hotline has opened its arms to serve the US, be immediately suspicious and read this first!
Please help us correct misinformation!
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
Our hotline is being incorrectly shared as "Canada's national suicide hotline open toll free for Americans".
We are not a general crisis hotline, we exist exclusively to support the trans community.
Find out more @ translifeline.org
Home - Trans Lifeline
Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for
translifeline.org
May 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I've seen misinformation about this three times in just the last few days, so am reposting this to spread accuracy.
If you see anything on your socials related to how a Canadian mental health/suicide support hotline has opened its arms to serve the US, be immediately suspicious and read this first!
If you see anything on your socials related to how a Canadian mental health/suicide support hotline has opened its arms to serve the US, be immediately suspicious and read this first!
For those who are interested: How ballots are counted in a Canadian federal election youtu.be/AlI5_Tmy6Ok?... #canpoli
How We Count Ballots in a Federal Election | Elections Canada
YouTube video by Élections Canada | Elections Canada
youtu.be
April 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
For those who are interested: How ballots are counted in a Canadian federal election youtu.be/AlI5_Tmy6Ok?... #canpoli
🧶What a stroke of luck that this week's #showMeYourKnits theme is grey, because that's exactly what I'm knitting! This is a little vest which will be a first birthday present for my cousin's baby. 50/50 acrylic/bamboo blend. Here it is before blocking and finishing. So cute. #WIPwednesday
April 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🧶What a stroke of luck that this week's #showMeYourKnits theme is grey, because that's exactly what I'm knitting! This is a little vest which will be a first birthday present for my cousin's baby. 50/50 acrylic/bamboo blend. Here it is before blocking and finishing. So cute. #WIPwednesday
Sick but hilarious.
Cast of "Come From Away" pitch new ending where the Americans get beat up
Cast of "Come From Away" pitch new ending where the Americans get beat up
TORONTO - The cast and crew of the current Toronto production of Come From Away have debuted a new ending where instead of forming lasting bonds of friendship, the people of Gander, Newfoundland wise ...
www.thebeaverton.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sick but hilarious.
April 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🧶 A total of about 120 ends woven in later, and here we are. #sheIsTotallyWorthIt
(She thinks her knitted birthday gift from me is gonna be socks. Hyuk.)
(She thinks her knitted birthday gift from me is gonna be socks. Hyuk.)
April 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🧶 A total of about 120 ends woven in later, and here we are. #sheIsTotallyWorthIt
(She thinks her knitted birthday gift from me is gonna be socks. Hyuk.)
(She thinks her knitted birthday gift from me is gonna be socks. Hyuk.)
Is it just me, or has AC/DC always sounded like Elmo singing heavy metal and I didn't notice until today?
April 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Is it just me, or has AC/DC always sounded like Elmo singing heavy metal and I didn't notice until today?
🧶 Kill me now. I've been weaving in ends for about two hours already.
Fair isle knitting is a cruel mistress.
#sheIsTotallyWorthIt
Fair isle knitting is a cruel mistress.
#sheIsTotallyWorthIt
April 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🧶 Kill me now. I've been weaving in ends for about two hours already.
Fair isle knitting is a cruel mistress.
#sheIsTotallyWorthIt
Fair isle knitting is a cruel mistress.
#sheIsTotallyWorthIt
🧶 Now blocking: legwarmers which are to be my 18th birthday gift to my darling middlest. If I can tough out getting all the ends woven in, that is. #knitsky #showMeYourKnits
April 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
🧶 Now blocking: legwarmers which are to be my 18th birthday gift to my darling middlest. If I can tough out getting all the ends woven in, that is. #knitsky #showMeYourKnits
Reposted by Kathleen Sperling 🇨🇦 (she/her)
The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs
April 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs
Today is National Indigenous Languages Day!
Did you know: we are currently in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages? The UN declared it to preserve and promote these languages for future generations.
I donated to Karihwanoron, a Mohawk immersion school program. www.karihwanoron.ca
Did you know: we are currently in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages? The UN declared it to preserve and promote these languages for future generations.
I donated to Karihwanoron, a Mohawk immersion school program. www.karihwanoron.ca
mohawk immersion karihwanoron kahnawake
Mohawk immersion elementary school kahnawake
www.karihwanoron.ca
March 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Today is National Indigenous Languages Day!
Did you know: we are currently in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages? The UN declared it to preserve and promote these languages for future generations.
I donated to Karihwanoron, a Mohawk immersion school program. www.karihwanoron.ca
Did you know: we are currently in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages? The UN declared it to preserve and promote these languages for future generations.
I donated to Karihwanoron, a Mohawk immersion school program. www.karihwanoron.ca
No matter where you are along the political spectrum, it's pretty effin' hilarious that Ford basically just told Poilievre, "Can't go out with you tonight, I'm washing my hair." 😆 #onpoli #canpoli www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Insiders say Pierre Poilievre called Doug Ford for ‘advice’ — and the premier said he was too busy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre he would be too busy governing Ontario to help in the upcoming federal election campaign.
www.thestar.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
No matter where you are along the political spectrum, it's pretty effin' hilarious that Ford basically just told Poilievre, "Can't go out with you tonight, I'm washing my hair." 😆 #onpoli #canpoli www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
🧶 Knitting content! I've been on a sock jag for a couple of weeks, and this is the result. But I do need to press the pause button on socks to get some super-important birthday gift knitting done in time.
(And no, none of the ends have been woven in yet. Do you not know me at all? ;)
#knitsky
(And no, none of the ends have been woven in yet. Do you not know me at all? ;)
#knitsky
March 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🧶 Knitting content! I've been on a sock jag for a couple of weeks, and this is the result. But I do need to press the pause button on socks to get some super-important birthday gift knitting done in time.
(And no, none of the ends have been woven in yet. Do you not know me at all? ;)
#knitsky
(And no, none of the ends have been woven in yet. Do you not know me at all? ;)
#knitsky
To read.
March 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
To read.
Oh, but WE'RE the ones abusing tariffs and treating our trading partner badly. Sure.
(Every accusation is a confession.) #elbowsUp
(Every accusation is a confession.) #elbowsUp
In a deranged post, Trump sent markets into another death spiral after declaring a national emergency over Canada's tariffs on electricity, imposing more tariffs, and calling the U.S.-Canada border an "artificial line" in a push for annexation.
Trump Declares National Emergency Over Canada’s Electricity Surcharge, Imposes More Tariffs
Trump Calls U.S.-Canada Border an ‘Artificial Line,’ Pushes for Annexation
meidasnews.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Oh, but WE'RE the ones abusing tariffs and treating our trading partner badly. Sure.
(Every accusation is a confession.) #elbowsUp
(Every accusation is a confession.) #elbowsUp
🧶This looks fascinating! Mosaic knitting is very cool but it indeed has a lot of restraints for what is achievable, motif-wise.
#MathArtMarch #proof
Float Free, Bumblebee is the existence part of the proof of Theorem 4.4 from the 2022 JMA paper Carolyn Yackel and I wrote. The theorem classifies which two-color frieze groups are achievable in which directions in mosaic knitting. 🧶
gallery.bridgesmathart.org/exhibitions/...
Float Free, Bumblebee is the existence part of the proof of Theorem 4.4 from the 2022 JMA paper Carolyn Yackel and I wrote. The theorem classifies which two-color frieze groups are achievable in which directions in mosaic knitting. 🧶
gallery.bridgesmathart.org/exhibitions/...
March 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🧶This looks fascinating! Mosaic knitting is very cool but it indeed has a lot of restraints for what is achievable, motif-wise.
🧶For anyone wondering how my brain is coping with aging, I just left my bedroom and went downstairs to get a knitting project which I 100% knew was already sitting right next to my bed. 🙄
March 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🧶For anyone wondering how my brain is coping with aging, I just left my bedroom and went downstairs to get a knitting project which I 100% knew was already sitting right next to my bed. 🙄