Needles 'n Purls
@needlesnpurls.bsky.social
Cranky old woman, widow, graphic designer, crafter, trailer dweller, gardener. Owned by PB & J. (Princess Buttercup and Jellybean)
You can purchase my hand-knit items at my Needles n' Purls store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlesnPurls
You can purchase my hand-knit items at my Needles n' Purls store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlesnPurls
Front and reverse side of the Snowflake Cowl. The snowflakes are more visible now. #knitsky #knitting #colorwork
Pattern: Snowflake Girl by Nicole Montgomery
Pattern: Snowflake Girl by Nicole Montgomery
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Front and reverse side of the Snowflake Cowl. The snowflakes are more visible now. #knitsky #knitting #colorwork
Pattern: Snowflake Girl by Nicole Montgomery
Pattern: Snowflake Girl by Nicole Montgomery
Working on a double knit snowflake cowl. New to me pattern designer. Hope the yarn specs were correct. Always a worry with a gradient.
#knitsky
#knitsky
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Working on a double knit snowflake cowl. New to me pattern designer. Hope the yarn specs were correct. Always a worry with a gradient.
#knitsky
#knitsky
The "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" shawl is finished. I’m so much in love with it I’m rethinking listing it in the store. I know I should, because I’ll not wear it, but I just want to keep looking at it. Maybe in a week or so. The photos don’t even really do it justice. #knitsky #knitting
January 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Knitting stats for this year are again rather low. 9,351 yards in 10 projects: 1 blanket, 1 cowl, 1 tablecloth, 1 sweater, 1 cowl and 5 shawls.
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Knitting stats for this year are again rather low. 9,351 yards in 10 projects: 1 blanket, 1 cowl, 1 tablecloth, 1 sweater, 1 cowl and 5 shawls.
Merry Christmas, from my home to yours.
December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Merry Christmas, from my home to yours.
Finished my Celtic Christmas Throw yesterday and got some photos today. Still need to block it but that will need to wait until I have more time and less rain. I love how it turned out.
December 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Finished my Celtic Christmas Throw yesterday and got some photos today. Still need to block it but that will need to wait until I have more time and less rain. I love how it turned out.
My "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" shawl is into the coppery rust color now. This one is destined for the store if all goes well. #knitsky #laceknitting
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
My "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" shawl is into the coppery rust color now. This one is destined for the store if all goes well. #knitsky #laceknitting
It’s off the needles and awaiting its bath. Toying with dyeing the lighter end of it blue. Will decide tomorrow before I block it. #knitsky #knitting #laceknitting
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It’s off the needles and awaiting its bath. Toying with dyeing the lighter end of it blue. Will decide tomorrow before I block it. #knitsky #knitting #laceknitting
My Celtic Christmas throw is growing. I’m starting the 3rd skein and finishing up the second repeat of the first chart. It’s almost big enough to lay across my lap, so keeping me cozy and warm as I knit. #knitsky #knitting #cableknitting
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
My Celtic Christmas throw is growing. I’m starting the 3rd skein and finishing up the second repeat of the first chart. It’s almost big enough to lay across my lap, so keeping me cozy and warm as I knit. #knitsky #knitting #cableknitting
I feel so decadent and elite. I actually snagged a turkey breast to cook for Thanksgiving and it didn't blow my whole week's grocery budget. The cranberries however will have to wait for another year.
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I feel so decadent and elite. I actually snagged a turkey breast to cook for Thanksgiving and it didn't blow my whole week's grocery budget. The cranberries however will have to wait for another year.
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For this week's #ShowMeYourKnits cables, I have my
Celtic Throw that I'm currently working on, my Adventurous Cardi, My For the Love of Dragons shawl and my gray Ordinary Time hooded zipped cardi.
#knitsky
Celtic Throw that I'm currently working on, my Adventurous Cardi, My For the Love of Dragons shawl and my gray Ordinary Time hooded zipped cardi.
#knitsky
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For this week's #ShowMeYourKnits cables, I have my
Celtic Throw that I'm currently working on, my Adventurous Cardi, My For the Love of Dragons shawl and my gray Ordinary Time hooded zipped cardi.
#knitsky
Celtic Throw that I'm currently working on, my Adventurous Cardi, My For the Love of Dragons shawl and my gray Ordinary Time hooded zipped cardi.
#knitsky
Happy Halloween from Jellybean!
October 31, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Happy Halloween from Jellybean!
Today I am focusing on my Celtic Christmas Throw, hoping to have it done by Thanksgiving, my time for decorating. These old wrists are not loving the heavier yarn. I need to take lots of breaks but I'll use the time to work up some dye blanks for next week's gradient dyeing session with my friend.
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today I am focusing on my Celtic Christmas Throw, hoping to have it done by Thanksgiving, my time for decorating. These old wrists are not loving the heavier yarn. I need to take lots of breaks but I'll use the time to work up some dye blanks for next week's gradient dyeing session with my friend.
It's finished! I will try to get some photos of it on a table if I can find someone near me who has a round table. Love how this turned out! #knitsky #laceknitting #knitting
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It's finished! I will try to get some photos of it on a table if I can find someone near me who has a round table. Love how this turned out! #knitsky #laceknitting #knitting
Finally off the needles. Now to figure out how to block it since it's going to be bigger than my blocking mats or bed. #knitsky
Pattern: Blooming Dahlia Circular Shawl.
Pattern: Blooming Dahlia Circular Shawl.
October 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Finally off the needles. Now to figure out how to block it since it's going to be bigger than my blocking mats or bed. #knitsky
Pattern: Blooming Dahlia Circular Shawl.
Pattern: Blooming Dahlia Circular Shawl.
October 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Pastel Peacock Garden Shawl is heading to its new home in Pennsylvania tomorrow. I hope she loves it as much as I do.
#knitting #knitsky #laceknitting
#knitting #knitsky #laceknitting
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Pastel Peacock Garden Shawl is heading to its new home in Pennsylvania tomorrow. I hope she loves it as much as I do.
#knitting #knitsky #laceknitting
#knitting #knitsky #laceknitting
Just bought this week's groceries plus gas for the car. Wow! Double-whammy. Those who voted for trump because he would lower prices were woefully ignorant.
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Just bought this week's groceries plus gas for the car. Wow! Double-whammy. Those who voted for trump because he would lower prices were woefully ignorant.
Frogtifa. Portland Strong.
October 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Frogtifa. Portland Strong.