E.M. Otani
@permanentstranger.bsky.social
Writer, maker, woman-about-town.
West coaster in NYC.
I look Japanese, and my name sounds Japanese, but turns out I'm American.
I watch lots of sports. I knit. I bake. I like stories. I tell stories.
West coaster in NYC.
I look Japanese, and my name sounds Japanese, but turns out I'm American.
I watch lots of sports. I knit. I bake. I like stories. I tell stories.
Tammi was taken from us way too soon. What a voice. She and Marvin and Ashford and Simpson. Absolute dream team creating the most uplifting tunes ever recorded. Thank you for the reminder!
August 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Tammi was taken from us way too soon. What a voice. She and Marvin and Ashford and Simpson. Absolute dream team creating the most uplifting tunes ever recorded. Thank you for the reminder!
This is considered an “everyday” kimono. You know, nothing fancy. But I find this pattern striking
April 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This is considered an “everyday” kimono. You know, nothing fancy. But I find this pattern striking
Good design is always timeless, though some of these almost look quite modern. Look at these obi.
April 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Good design is always timeless, though some of these almost look quite modern. Look at these obi.
A stunner and love how it’s styled with the eyelet blouse!
April 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A stunner and love how it’s styled with the eyelet blouse!
Classic beauty!
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Classic beauty!
Wonderful. Love lace in vibrant colors!
February 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wonderful. Love lace in vibrant colors!
Whoa these are amazing!
February 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Whoa these are amazing!
Haha, assuming she finished her multi-year project and her grandad ended up with a precious handmade gift from his granddaughter?…
February 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Haha, assuming she finished her multi-year project and her grandad ended up with a precious handmade gift from his granddaughter?…
What is lace but a series of artfully arranged holes?! 😊
February 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What is lace but a series of artfully arranged holes?! 😊
Clearly my love for Purl Soho patterns and yarns is obvious from the few posts I’ve shared! Can’t help it as they’re all so wonderful. Here are the patterns www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... and www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Open Air Wrap pattern by Purl Soho
IN PURL SOHO’S LINEN QUILL
www.ravelry.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Clearly my love for Purl Soho patterns and yarns is obvious from the few posts I’ve shared! Can’t help it as they’re all so wonderful. Here are the patterns www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... and www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
This beautiful hat is beaming with kindness 🥰
February 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This beautiful hat is beaming with kindness 🥰
Beautiful! Is there a link to this pattern? Or only available in the kit you got from the store? HUGE fan of Daruma patterns.
February 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Beautiful! Is there a link to this pattern? Or only available in the kit you got from the store? HUGE fan of Daruma patterns.
How lovely!! A cat home built from the ground up 😃
February 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
How lovely!! A cat home built from the ground up 😃
Is that his lil’ house in the background? 😊
February 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Is that his lil’ house in the background? 😊
Oooh nice little detail on the cuff. Beautiful!
February 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Oooh nice little detail on the cuff. Beautiful!
All your knits are amazing. Those hoodies are fantastic!
February 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
All your knits are amazing. Those hoodies are fantastic!
Bravo! I hope to grow up to be just like you! 😉
February 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Bravo! I hope to grow up to be just like you! 😉