madknitter
@madknitter.bsky.social
Knitter, cat-dad, and history buff, interested in languages, Child ballads, and Tudor history.
Finished an Irish Hiking Scarf last night.
Louisiana Yarn Guys, in Game Day Purple.
This morning I cast on the next project.
Louisiana Yarn Guys, in Game Day Purple.
This morning I cast on the next project.
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Finished an Irish Hiking Scarf last night.
Louisiana Yarn Guys, in Game Day Purple.
This morning I cast on the next project.
Louisiana Yarn Guys, in Game Day Purple.
This morning I cast on the next project.
I've been working on an Irish Hiking Scarf for a friend. She got the yarn at a farmers' market in far northern Vermont. It is of unknown origins, but it is probably Jacob or Romney, since it is so stiff and coarse. Dyed with vegetable dyes, one skein down, one to go!
September 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I've been working on an Irish Hiking Scarf for a friend. She got the yarn at a farmers' market in far northern Vermont. It is of unknown origins, but it is probably Jacob or Romney, since it is so stiff and coarse. Dyed with vegetable dyes, one skein down, one to go!
Finished scarf. Noro Silk Garden. This one is for me, I bought the yarn in 2008, started it, and found it in my stash. Now it's done and waiting for winter.
August 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Finished scarf. Noro Silk Garden. This one is for me, I bought the yarn in 2008, started it, and found it in my stash. Now it's done and waiting for winter.
The son of a friend is joining the Coast Guard next month. This is a wool cap he'll be able to wear. Mad Tosh, black superwash merino.
July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The son of a friend is joining the Coast Guard next month. This is a wool cap he'll be able to wear. Mad Tosh, black superwash merino.
Babygirl wanted cuddles while I was reading the other night.
June 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Babygirl wanted cuddles while I was reading the other night.
I'm having one of those "Do not cite the old magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written" moments.
June 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'm having one of those "Do not cite the old magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written" moments.
Completed scarf for my niece.
Fiber Optic Yarns, colourway Agean Blue.
Superwash Merino wool.
Pattern is Irish Hiking Scarf, a free pattern. I've made this scarf dozens of times, but never for myself. I need to fix that.
Fiber Optic Yarns, colourway Agean Blue.
Superwash Merino wool.
Pattern is Irish Hiking Scarf, a free pattern. I've made this scarf dozens of times, but never for myself. I need to fix that.
June 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Completed scarf for my niece.
Fiber Optic Yarns, colourway Agean Blue.
Superwash Merino wool.
Pattern is Irish Hiking Scarf, a free pattern. I've made this scarf dozens of times, but never for myself. I need to fix that.
Fiber Optic Yarns, colourway Agean Blue.
Superwash Merino wool.
Pattern is Irish Hiking Scarf, a free pattern. I've made this scarf dozens of times, but never for myself. I need to fix that.
Finished a scarf. Feather and Fan, in Malabrigo Rios, Bobby Blue. Knit on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles. It's for a coworker.
May 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Finished a scarf. Feather and Fan, in Malabrigo Rios, Bobby Blue. Knit on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles. It's for a coworker.
New hat!
Plymouth Yarn, 55% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool.
This is so amazingly soft, and I'm glad I've got more of this yarn, since I made it for a friend, I can still make one for myself.
Plymouth Yarn, 55% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool.
This is so amazingly soft, and I'm glad I've got more of this yarn, since I made it for a friend, I can still make one for myself.
May 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New hat!
Plymouth Yarn, 55% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool.
This is so amazingly soft, and I'm glad I've got more of this yarn, since I made it for a friend, I can still make one for myself.
Plymouth Yarn, 55% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool.
This is so amazingly soft, and I'm glad I've got more of this yarn, since I made it for a friend, I can still make one for myself.
Part of my yarn stash. How an ADHD hyperfocus got a little out of control.
April 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Part of my yarn stash. How an ADHD hyperfocus got a little out of control.
Finished the scarf this morning. Now I need to pack it up and ship it off to Illinois. A nice Merino wool scarf just in time for spring!
Bad Sheep Yarn; colourway Kennicot; Irish Hiking Scarf (free on Ravelry); Size US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
Bad Sheep Yarn; colourway Kennicot; Irish Hiking Scarf (free on Ravelry); Size US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
March 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Finished the scarf this morning. Now I need to pack it up and ship it off to Illinois. A nice Merino wool scarf just in time for spring!
Bad Sheep Yarn; colourway Kennicot; Irish Hiking Scarf (free on Ravelry); Size US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
Bad Sheep Yarn; colourway Kennicot; Irish Hiking Scarf (free on Ravelry); Size US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
The true North proud and free!
I stand with Canada, a sovereign nation.
I stand with Canada, a sovereign nation.
March 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The true North proud and free!
I stand with Canada, a sovereign nation.
I stand with Canada, a sovereign nation.
Gods below! But I hate when this happens at knit-night!
March 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Gods below! But I hate when this happens at knit-night!
I bought this yarn ca 2008 at the Tent Sale at Webs in Northampton. It was made by an indie dyer, and it's been in my stash for 17 years. I just came across it a couple weeks ago and thought it would make a great scarf. But I have 536 yards, and think a shawl would be better.
March 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I bought this yarn ca 2008 at the Tent Sale at Webs in Northampton. It was made by an indie dyer, and it's been in my stash for 17 years. I just came across it a couple weeks ago and thought it would make a great scarf. But I have 536 yards, and think a shawl would be better.
Today is my first day back at work after almost two weeks. Last week we were on a cruise visiting Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Upon returning home on Saturday, I began to sneeze, and came down with the flu. Today was my first day back, and reentry was a bitch.
February 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today is my first day back at work after almost two weeks. Last week we were on a cruise visiting Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Upon returning home on Saturday, I began to sneeze, and came down with the flu. Today was my first day back, and reentry was a bitch.
On the needles: Irish Hiking Scarf (free pattern on Ravelry). Bad Sheep Yarn, colourway is Kennicot, superwash merino, worsted weight. This is some of the softest yarn I've ever knit with. Like knitting with clouds.
February 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
On the needles: Irish Hiking Scarf (free pattern on Ravelry). Bad Sheep Yarn, colourway is Kennicot, superwash merino, worsted weight. This is some of the softest yarn I've ever knit with. Like knitting with clouds.
Finished object. Hat for AH. Periwinkle Sheep, Pumpkin Spice and Set in Stone. I think it came out really well, and I'm very happy with it.
February 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Finished object. Hat for AH. Periwinkle Sheep, Pumpkin Spice and Set in Stone. I think it came out really well, and I'm very happy with it.
About half way through the decreases on the crown. Coming into the home stretch. I need to decide if the top is going to be brown or blue. I kind of like the idea of finishing it off in brown, sort of like book ends.
February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
About half way through the decreases on the crown. Coming into the home stretch. I need to decide if the top is going to be brown or blue. I kind of like the idea of finishing it off in brown, sort of like book ends.
Currently on the needles. Pumpkin Spice and Set in Stone, Periwinkle Sheep, superwash merino, worsted weight. I got this yarn in November, 2023 at the fibre festival in Springfield, MA. Love using stash yarns!
February 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Currently on the needles. Pumpkin Spice and Set in Stone, Periwinkle Sheep, superwash merino, worsted weight. I got this yarn in November, 2023 at the fibre festival in Springfield, MA. Love using stash yarns!
Cast on hat number 7. Periwinkle Sheep, superwash merino, colourway Roasted Pumpkin. Of the seven hats I've cast on, six have used yarn from my stash, and only one has been new yarn bought specifically for that project. Feeling good about stash busting.
January 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Cast on hat number 7. Periwinkle Sheep, superwash merino, colourway Roasted Pumpkin. Of the seven hats I've cast on, six have used yarn from my stash, and only one has been new yarn bought specifically for that project. Feeling good about stash busting.
Finished a hat for myself, a few days after our very frigid cold snap ended. Today is in the high 50s/low 60s, and I don't need a warm wooly cap. Cascade Eco Duo, undyed alpaca and wool. The yarn has since been discontinued, and it was in my stash since at least 2012.
January 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Finished a hat for myself, a few days after our very frigid cold snap ended. Today is in the high 50s/low 60s, and I don't need a warm wooly cap. Cascade Eco Duo, undyed alpaca and wool. The yarn has since been discontinued, and it was in my stash since at least 2012.
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolls on Saturday, 1 February. I'll be walking with the Death Star Steppers, in position 19. These are some of the throws I'm making.
"We destroyed your planet! And we ain't sorry!"
"We destroyed your planet! And we ain't sorry!"
January 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolls on Saturday, 1 February. I'll be walking with the Death Star Steppers, in position 19. These are some of the throws I'm making.
"We destroyed your planet! And we ain't sorry!"
"We destroyed your planet! And we ain't sorry!"
The Crescent City has survived Sneauxmageddon. It's already starting to warm up and I reckon all the sneaux will be gone by the weekend.
January 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Crescent City has survived Sneauxmageddon. It's already starting to warm up and I reckon all the sneaux will be gone by the weekend.