SilverStream💙🧶
@silverstream16.bsky.social
72, married, kids, grand- and great-grandkids. Retired pharmacist. Democrat. Knitter 🧶. History buff (American Revolution, Medieval England). Astronomy AND astrology. Languages and foreign cultures. Phillies. Tea.
I *love* knitting on the back deck. But our cat gets jealous that she can’t get out, and since she’s expert at prying open the slider, I can’t relax!
June 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I *love* knitting on the back deck. But our cat gets jealous that she can’t get out, and since she’s expert at prying open the slider, I can’t relax!
Perverting American Justice
May 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Perverting American Justice
Lovely color and pattern!
May 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Lovely color and pattern!
I tend to drop stitches when I’m not looking. I also find extra yo’s or weird-ass things from 3 rows down.
May 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I tend to drop stitches when I’m not looking. I also find extra yo’s or weird-ass things from 3 rows down.
For me it’s been “Boring.” I don’t know why, I feel all knit out. Nothing excites me.
May 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For me it’s been “Boring.” I don’t know why, I feel all knit out. Nothing excites me.
The only Josh that “gets shit done” is Shapiro.
April 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The only Josh that “gets shit done” is Shapiro.
6” sock, 8” standard (for sleeves?). I didn’t know there were different sizes until I accidentally ordered 8” dpns, US 1. I’d poke my eye out if I tried to knit socks on those!
March 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
6” sock, 8” standard (for sleeves?). I didn’t know there were different sizes until I accidentally ordered 8” dpns, US 1. I’d poke my eye out if I tried to knit socks on those!
No. I suppose the “horseshoe” shaped needles would be similar in that they don’t take up much space or get in the way.
March 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
No. I suppose the “horseshoe” shaped needles would be similar in that they don’t take up much space or get in the way.
Spirals. You can’t knit directly off them, but they’re easier to manipulate.
March 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Spirals. You can’t knit directly off them, but they’re easier to manipulate.
The more Gnomes the gnicer!
February 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The more Gnomes the gnicer!
Is Gnicolas from the Gnomes of Grimblewood book? He’s adorable! I want to knit every single one!
February 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Is Gnicolas from the Gnomes of Grimblewood book? He’s adorable! I want to knit every single one!
All of ours are going to disappear. Luckily there is a LYS nearby that also stocks fabric, but it’s quilting stuff. I will miss Joann’s when I’m in need of something more specialized.
February 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
All of ours are going to disappear. Luckily there is a LYS nearby that also stocks fabric, but it’s quilting stuff. I will miss Joann’s when I’m in need of something more specialized.
I’ve got medium and large of the same kind, but medium is what I use most often.
February 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I’ve got medium and large of the same kind, but medium is what I use most often.
Sometimes the yarn knows what it wants to be! No sense fighting it.
February 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sometimes the yarn knows what it wants to be! No sense fighting it.
VeryPinkKnits refers to this as the “Wind Chimes” stage. It gets easier.
February 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
VeryPinkKnits refers to this as the “Wind Chimes” stage. It gets easier.
I just got this book too! I can’t wait to finish my current projects so I can start these.
February 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I just got this book too! I can’t wait to finish my current projects so I can start these.