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🧶 Knitter and crocheter. 🪡 General oddball. 🔥#1 Diluc simp.🔥 🏳️‍⚧️ Non-binary & queer. 🏳️‍🌈 She/her, they/them. Neurospicy. Daughter of Canal Cryptid.
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Oooh shiny. I bought a Stanley in Periwinkle Shimmer. I also got a load of flavour sachets for my water. I love the Sonic Ocean Water ones. I guess I'm part of #watertok (or would it be #watersky here?) now. 😂💧

#stanley #stanleycup #watertok #watersky #
A shimmery purple Stanley Quencher cup with orange logo and handle accent in front of a grey desk divider backdrop.
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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My Let It Snow cowl is done and all ends are woven! It's super cosy and comfy. I love it! 🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #interlockingcrochet #crochetersofbluesky #handdyed #indieyarn #moonlightfibre #yarnsky #finishedobject
An interlocking crochet cowl with a repeating pattern of rows of crosses and boxes. The main colour, so the colour outlining the crosses and boxes, is white. Each pattern repeat is worked in a different colour to form a gradient: from bottom up, neon pink, violet, purple-violet, light blue, aqua light blue, then the same in reverse.
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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My West Of The Moon mittens after drying. The excess dye tinted them a nice even pink, so it all worked out in the end. But I'm still unhappy; now I know my Kvello mittens will run like this too if washed. 🧶

#knitsky #craftsky #yarnsky #knit #showmeyourknits #handdyedyarn #mittens #finishedobject
A pair of colourwork mittens after washing. The left one is facing palm-up, showing a repeating diamond pattern. The right one is facing front-up, showing a pattern of several large snowflakes. The mittens were originally knit in white as the base colour and a vibrant purple-magenta as the contrast. But the purple yarn ran a lot when washing, causing the white yarn to be tinted pink.
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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These are the mittens currently soaking. I put them in about an hour ago and that's the colour of the water after two prior washes. It's hard to see due to the green towel and awful lighting, but the white yarn is now all pale pink. 🧶

#knitsky #yarnsky #handdyed #colourwork #mittens #WIP
A grey plastic washing up bowl with some berry coloured water in it along with two colourwork handknit mittens in purple and white yarn. The mittens are soaking to try to remove excess dye. Two colourwork handknit mittens in what was white and purple yarn. The white is now a pale pink. They're laid out on a bright green towel.
October 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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I finally finished my West of the Moon mittens. Now I can only pray I can remove the purple dye that ran. I washed them twice in cool water and it looked like a glass of Ribena. 😓 Hopefully an overnight soak will draw out most of the remaining excess dye. 🧶

#knitsky #yarnsky #handdyed #colourwork
October 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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My Let It Snow cowl is almost done! I'm not thrilled about all the weaving in I need to do, but I'll get around to it eventually. 🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #interlockingcrochet #crochetersofbluesky #handdyed #indieyarn #moonlightfibre #yarnsky #finishedobject
An interlocking crochet cowl with a repeating pattern of rows of crosses and boxes. The main colour, so the colour outlining the crosses and boxes, is white. Each pattern repeat is worked in a different colour to form a gradient: from bottom up, neon pink, violet, purple-violet, light blue, aqua light blue, then the same in reverse. An interlocking crochet cowl with a repeating pattern of rows of crosses and boxes. The pattern is reversed on the inside of the cowl, so the pink-blue-pink gradient is the main colour outlining the pattern, and the boxes and crosses are white.
October 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Now I know why I've felt like crap the last few days. 😑 Please send chocolate.
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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I'm nearly done with the cowl. I love the way it's shaping up. I can't say I'm looking forward to weaving in all the ends though 😂🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #interlockingcrochet #crochetersofbluesky #handdyed #indieyarn #moonlightfibre #yarnsky
An interlocking crochet cowl with a repeating pattern of rows of crosses and boxes. The main colour, so the colour outlining the crosses and boxes, is white. Each pattern repeat is worked in a different colour to form a gradient: from bottom up, neon pink, violet, purple-violet, light blue, aqua light blue, then the same in reverse. The cowl has been worked up to the purple violet on the reverse side of the gradient. A tied-off bundle of loose ends can be seen poking out the bottom of the cowl.
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Look at this monstrosity and tell me there's a god 😂
ricardoautobahn.co.uk Ricardo Autobahn @ricardoautobahn.co.uk · Aug 12
Thought I'd try and eat a bit healthier this week, happily Aldi had other ideas
A pack of cheeseburger pies, from Aldi, which are unsurprisingly delicious
October 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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One last photo for now. I was able to take a photo with Stephen West, so here's both of us wearing fancy shawls. He complimented mine, which is a badge of honour I'll gladly wear 😂 🧶

#westknits #westwool #knitsky #crochetsky #shawl #shawlbuddies #knit+stitch #yarnsky #indieyarn #handdyed
A photo of Stephen West and I together. On the left is Stephen West wearing one of his signature shawls. This one fades from a darker green through variegated light green and peach through to a different variegated light green. It has a very leafy, natural feel. I'm on the right wearing my pink to white gradient crochet shawl. We're sat together for the photo in front of some stalls selling yarn and handknits.
October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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I bought these skeins of Westwool Tandem because the colours screamed honeycomb, plus I've never tried their yarn. I think I'll be drafting a honey/bee-related chart for my first three-strand project soon. 🧶

#westknits #westwool #tandem #knit+stitch #yarnfestival #yarnsky #indieyarn #handdyed
Two skeins of yarn on a white table, one bright mustard and the other honey golden-brown. They're both Tandem by Westwool (Stephen West's yarn brand).
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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This is the Knit Lounge at Knit + Stitch hosted by Westknits. Layla Qing of Qing Fibre was there too (I love her cardigan). The lounge was a colourful, cosy oasis in all the bustle. 🧶

#westknits #westwool #tandem #qingfibre #knit+stitch #yarnfestival #yarnsky #indieyarn #handdyed
A photo of the Knit Lounge hosted by Westknits at the Knit + Stitch yarn festival. There's a big banner saying "the spectacular Westknits lounge" in the back with shelves of yarn for sale underneath. There are also two colourful Westknits shawls hanging up (one either side of the banner), but I don't know which patterns. In the centre of the space is a large round table where several people are sat crafting. There are also a few people milling around looking at yarn.
October 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I went to Knit + Stitch at Ally Pally today and spent most of my time in the Knit Lounge hosted by Westknits. Here's me working on the cowl. 🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #crochetersofbluesky #handdyed #moonlightfibre #westknits #knit+stitch #yarnfestival #yarnsky #indieyarn
Me (a fat, pale white, dark blonde femme-presenting person in a black and red floral dress with a pinkish-red to white gradient crochet shawl over the top) working on an interlocking crochet cowl. It has a repeating pattern of crosses and boxes in a gradient from neon pink through violet to aqua blue. I'm sat on a white sofa in front of a stall selling yarn. On the sofa is an enormous Stephen West shawl or blanket in blue, yellow, white and maroon (I don't know which pattern, sorry). See the previous post for more detail of the cowl. A closer-up view of me (a fat, pale white, dark blonde femme-presenting person in a black and red floral dress with a pinkish-red to white gradient crochet shawl over the top) working on an interlocking crochet cowl. It has a repeating pattern of crosses and boxes in a gradient from neon pink through violet to aqua blue. I'm sat on a white sofa in front of a stall selling yarn. On the sofa is an enormous Stephen West shawl or blanket in blue, yellow, white and maroon (I don't know which pattern, sorry). See the previous post for more detail of the cowl.
October 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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This is the Let It Snow Cowl by Crochet Highway in Cosmic Colour Collection (20g mini skeins) and Snow Drop by @moonlightfibre.bsky.social. I took these in the knit lounge at Knit+Stitch. 🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #interlockingcrochet #crochetersofbluesky #handdyed #indieyarn #moonlightfibre #yarnsky
An interlocking crochet cowl with white as the base colour and each cross and box pattern repeat in a different colour (neon pink, violet, a more purple violet, light blue, and a more aqua light blue). It's laid on a white table with a stack of business cards for Stephen and Penelope Amsterdam (Stephen West's yarn shop) and a sign that says "one more row" (partially cut off). An interlocking crochet cowl with white as the base colour and each cross and box pattern repeat in a different colour (neon pink, violet, a more purple violet, light blue, and a more aqua light blue). It's laid out partially open to show the colours reversed on the inside. It's on a white table with a stack of business cards for Stephen and Penelope Amsterdam (Stephen West's yarn shop) and a sign that says "one more row" (mostly cut off).
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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I grabbed these Wax Lyrical candles on a whim and they smell *so* good. Black Cherry is intensely fruity and juicy. Sugared Rhubarb smells just like rhubarb pie filling. These scents make me feel like Autumn has finally arrived. 🕯️

#candlesky #candlesofbluesky #candle #scentedcandle #autumn #fall
Two candles in glass jars with wooden lids on a white table against a grey felt backdrop. They're both from the brand Wax Lyrical. The left one is black cherry scented and is a deep, purplish red like a cherry. The one on the right is sugared rhubarb scented and is a lighter, pinkish red verging on deep berry pink.
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Musk should really consider Mark 10:25 - "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God"
esqueer.net Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Sep 16
The hubris it takes for Elon to lecture the pope about religion.
A screenshot of two tweets. The first tweet is from Financial Times with text: “The first US-born leader of the Catholic church singled out the Tesla chief as an example of the kind of wealth he said was undermining ‘the value of human life, of the family, of the value of society’.” Below is an image of a Catholic cardinal with text overlaid: “Pope Leo criticises pay packages of Elon Musk and other corporate chiefs.” The tweet has engagement numbers (2.1K comments, 6.6K retweets, 31K likes, 2.6M views). The second tweet is a reply from Elon Musk quoting the Bible: “‘Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?’ (Matthew 7:3–5).”
September 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Today was my second blood donation. Whatever your blood type, your donation helps save lives. Giving blood only takes around an hour and has such a big impact.

Learn more or register to donate at blood.co.uk

#blooddonor #blooddonation #donateblood #savelives #giveblood #beahero #NHS #give #donate
A simple graphic of a filled blood bag on a light aqua background with the words "become a blood donor" in reddish-brown text next to the image of the blood bag.
September 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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I've completed about half of the cowl now. I love the design & technique. Unfortunately the cheap acrylic I used, as pretty as it is, isn't very soft or drapey. Hopefully a good wash softens it up. 🧶

#crochetsky #crochet #mosaic #crochetersofbluesky #handmade #yarnsky #crafts
A strip of interlocking mosaic crochet, a method where you crochet two alternating rows, with stitches placed either in front of or behind the previous row to create a reversible pattern using colours. This piece will be a cowl and has a pattern of boxes and pluses in rows. On this side the crosses are white and the boxes are various shades of blue and green. I've completed four repeats of the pattern now.
September 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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What the crispy fried fuck is this? Of course I clicked the link and I took serious psychic damage. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Definitely an infohazard, read at your own risk. Although anything from the Daily Fail should be considered an infohazard at this point 😬
September 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Loose Ends completes fibre arts projects left unfinished by death or disability, spreading love one stitch at a time. You can sign up as a finisher or make a donation to support their work (or even both!) at looseends.org. 🧶

#looseends #knitsky #crochetsky #randomactsofkidness #donate #signup
looseendsproject.bsky.social Loose Ends @looseendsproject.bsky.social · Sep 14
Jessica spent 50 hours completing this blanket for Susan.

"From the top down, the organization is one of kindness and caring, respectful of the piece and the loved one who began the project. Now we have a beautiful family heirloom for the next generation." — Susan
September 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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I just discovered mosaic crochet and my colourwork-loving heart had to start a project. I'm in love; it's a gorgeous, deceptively simple technique that makes colour pop. 🧶

Pattern: Let It Snow Cowl by Crochet Highway

#crochetsky #crochet #mosaic #crochetersofbluesky #handmade #yarnsky #crafts
A strip of interlocking mosaic crochet, a method where you crochet two alternating rows, with stitches placed either in front of or behind the previous row to create a reversible pattern using colours. This piece will be a cowl and has a pattern of boxes and pluses in rows. On this side the crosses are white and the boxes are various shades of blue and green. A strip of interlocking mosaic crochet with a pattern of boxes and pluses in rows. This is the reverse side of the piece in the previous photo, so this side the crosses are various shades of blue and green. and the boxes are white.
September 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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I'm looking to add a few people on Pokémon Go since I don't know anyone who plays regularly and I have gifts clogging up my inventory. You can add me using my trainer code.

Trainer code: 342503202386

#pokemongo #pokemon #gamesky
#gamersofbluesky
A screenshot of my trainer code from Pokémon Go and the accompanying QR code. The code is 342503202386.
September 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Silksong is so hard 😭 It took me most of yesterday to beat the bell beast and now I keep dying to random crap. Couldn't there have been an easy/story mode? I want to be able to play for myself, not have to watch a letsplayer.

#silksong #soulslike #gamersofbluesky #blueskygamers #indiegames
September 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Silksong releases at 3PM in the UK! I honestly thought it would never be released and would exist as a meme in perpetuity. I'm definitely picking up a copy.
September 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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This is Tarboush, a local Lebanese restaurant. This was apparently meant to be a vegetarian mezze meal for ONE. The food is great, the staff are lovely, and it's so cheap for what you get. Under £25 for food, juice, and post-meal Arabic coffee. 🍜

#foodsky #lebanesefood #lebanese #restaurant #food
Part of the inside of Tarboush, a local Lebanese restaurant. I was sitting diagonally across from the front entrance, so part of the wrap around bench and several wooden tables with dining chairs are visible. Some decorative plates are hung on the walls along with various metal and glass lanterns from the ceiling. The floor is tiled in earthy colours. A large black platter filled to the brim with different Lebanese mezze dishes. From left to right: large dollops of hummus and baba ganoush (?), some pickled veg, olives, and a stuffed vine leaf, falafel, batata harra (spicy potatoes), a diced herb and onion salad with tomatoes, large dollop of tzatziki, and a dollop of something brown and creamy that I don't know the name of. Above the platter to the left is a bowl full of soft flatbread strips. A small, handcrafted cup and saucer with a coffee spoon. The crockery is bubbled and looks like it was dipped in deep ochre and navy paint. The cup contains Arabic coffee, a spiced coffee prepared similarly to Turkish coffee.
August 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM