Moonspoon
@moonspoonb.bsky.social
Knitting, crochet, food, books, NHS, comms.
So grateful that I saw the wonderful Jane Goodall speak about her life and passion, she was utterly inspirational both as a scientist and as a fantastic example of a woman who worked hard to find her niche through a squiggly (early) career, amazing woman❤️
October 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
So grateful that I saw the wonderful Jane Goodall speak about her life and passion, she was utterly inspirational both as a scientist and as a fantastic example of a woman who worked hard to find her niche through a squiggly (early) career, amazing woman❤️
A very large loveliness of ladybirds interrupted a Teams meeting this morning as dozens decided to come inside my really tiny, used-to-be-a-toilet office. All were safely relocated 🐞
July 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A very large loveliness of ladybirds interrupted a Teams meeting this morning as dozens decided to come inside my really tiny, used-to-be-a-toilet office. All were safely relocated 🐞
I blimmin love Cambridge in the sunshine. Have walked past Varsity so many times missing how we 'must go up when it's sunny some time' and today we finally did
June 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I blimmin love Cambridge in the sunshine. Have walked past Varsity so many times missing how we 'must go up when it's sunny some time' and today we finally did
Tomorrow's repotting day! Left all my #houseplants to grow last year but shears are sharpened & decisions to make. Repot or chop & prop? We'll see tomorrow! Some are repots - Thanksgiving cactus grown from seed & crassula propped from a six leaf drop found on floor. The rest? We'll see 😁
May 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Tomorrow's repotting day! Left all my #houseplants to grow last year but shears are sharpened & decisions to make. Repot or chop & prop? We'll see tomorrow! Some are repots - Thanksgiving cactus grown from seed & crassula propped from a six leaf drop found on floor. The rest? We'll see 😁
Ooh just seen #GhostStories on stage, genuinely spooky! I thought it would be all for the jump scares but it was clever and unnerving, with sensory effects that set me just the right amount on edge - excellent entertainment 😁🥴👻
May 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Ooh just seen #GhostStories on stage, genuinely spooky! I thought it would be all for the jump scares but it was clever and unnerving, with sensory effects that set me just the right amount on edge - excellent entertainment 😁🥴👻
May 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I have a pair of socks that very match your lovely blanket
April 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I have a pair of socks that very match your lovely blanket
Friend asked if I could 'Repair Shop' a 60+ yr old teddy, my most challenging #knit project ever! Stuffed w foam/dust that'd been thru washing machine 🥴 Knitter wasn't a sewer. Unpicked, vacuumed, repaired, restuffed, resewn, +scarf ☺️. Owner overjoyed, 2 even more challenging toys to go! 🧶 #KnitSky
April 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Friend asked if I could 'Repair Shop' a 60+ yr old teddy, my most challenging #knit project ever! Stuffed w foam/dust that'd been thru washing machine 🥴 Knitter wasn't a sewer. Unpicked, vacuumed, repaired, restuffed, resewn, +scarf ☺️. Owner overjoyed, 2 even more challenging toys to go! 🧶 #KnitSky
March #WestKnits #socks done, but a bit deviated from pattern - I liked the teeth pattern too much (and disliked the chevrons enough) to end at heel so I swapped sides for more triangles. Not keen on April pattern but determined to stay disciplined! 🧶 #KnitSky #Knitting
April 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
March #WestKnits #socks done, but a bit deviated from pattern - I liked the teeth pattern too much (and disliked the chevrons enough) to end at heel so I swapped sides for more triangles. Not keen on April pattern but determined to stay disciplined! 🧶 #KnitSky #Knitting
Love the internet. Chatting with my niece about 'an odd headache' & able to work out it was an aural migraine thanks to images people have made showing how it 'looks'. When I had my first one (at same age) I couldn't describe it enough, but I sent an image & she said 'how do you know that's me?!' ❤️
April 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Love the internet. Chatting with my niece about 'an odd headache' & able to work out it was an aural migraine thanks to images people have made showing how it 'looks'. When I had my first one (at same age) I couldn't describe it enough, but I sent an image & she said 'how do you know that's me?!' ❤️
Sunday afternoon fun, holiday's end 🪩
March 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Sunday afternoon fun, holiday's end 🪩
March 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Significant struggles with thumb pain/hand weakness really slowed down my crafting the last few weeks, not wanting to revisit the 3x nerve decompressions of 10+ years ago. Slowly restarting, big-up ChiaoGoo pins for comfort, I think my tiny wood sticks were the problem! Progress at last 😌🧶 #KnitSky
March 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Significant struggles with thumb pain/hand weakness really slowed down my crafting the last few weeks, not wanting to revisit the 3x nerve decompressions of 10+ years ago. Slowly restarting, big-up ChiaoGoo pins for comfort, I think my tiny wood sticks were the problem! Progress at last 😌🧶 #KnitSky
It's like a flipping logic puzzle...
February 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It's like a flipping logic puzzle...
Progress on the February socks, wasn't sure about the pattern but committed to the year of Westknits patterns. Colour choice turning out ok I think and it's an enjoyable knit 🧶 Bonus, my Christmas cactus seeds are sprouting!
February 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Progress on the February socks, wasn't sure about the pattern but committed to the year of Westknits patterns. Colour choice turning out ok I think and it's an enjoyable knit 🧶 Bonus, my Christmas cactus seeds are sprouting!
...and a new pair of socks is underway! You know you're getting older when a strong weekend's knitting results in a week off the pointy sticks with sore thumbs. Apparently continental style isn't for me so back to throwing for a less speedy but more comfortable knit.
February 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
...and a new pair of socks is underway! You know you're getting older when a strong weekend's knitting results in a week off the pointy sticks with sore thumbs. Apparently continental style isn't for me so back to throwing for a less speedy but more comfortable knit.
So far up I'm above the lights! Nabbed a ticket for Greg Davies Full Fat Legend warm up gig, not a bad Monday evening ☺️
January 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So far up I'm above the lights! Nabbed a ticket for Greg Davies Full Fat Legend warm up gig, not a bad Monday evening ☺️
Really enjoying these Stephen West socks! I'm a toe-up, 2 at a time sock knitter so this modular construction has been an interesting way to break the habit - still doing both at once though, 2nd sock syndrome is real! 😄🧶 #KnitSky
January 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Really enjoying these Stephen West socks! I'm a toe-up, 2 at a time sock knitter so this modular construction has been an interesting way to break the habit - still doing both at once though, 2nd sock syndrome is real! 😄🧶 #KnitSky
4km of yarn in double crochet (UK, single crochet US), views of each half, about 280cm, a blanket scarf I guess. Needs a wash and block, colour fade looks much better in natural light, never doing that again! 🧶 #crochet
January 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
4km of yarn in double crochet (UK, single crochet US), views of each half, about 280cm, a blanket scarf I guess. Needs a wash and block, colour fade looks much better in natural light, never doing that again! 🧶 #crochet
Well I received a pre-planned Xmas gift today. I forgot it was coming but knew it needed 'fridge space'. The post-lady said 'it's a heavy one!', she wasn't kidding.
1.6kg Welsh cheese has ruined 'moderate January'. Smells incredible thru the vac-packs.
I will feast on cheese 🧀 deets in alt text
1.6kg Welsh cheese has ruined 'moderate January'. Smells incredible thru the vac-packs.
I will feast on cheese 🧀 deets in alt text
January 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Well I received a pre-planned Xmas gift today. I forgot it was coming but knew it needed 'fridge space'. The post-lady said 'it's a heavy one!', she wasn't kidding.
1.6kg Welsh cheese has ruined 'moderate January'. Smells incredible thru the vac-packs.
I will feast on cheese 🧀 deets in alt text
1.6kg Welsh cheese has ruined 'moderate January'. Smells incredible thru the vac-packs.
I will feast on cheese 🧀 deets in alt text
Bonus WF swans pic, your collection is glorious!
January 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Bonus WF swans pic, your collection is glorious!