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Iris Parker

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Writer, handknitter, retired veterinarian.

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Good morning BlueSky! Keep your hands and mind busy with creative and artistic things. ๐Ÿงถ

"Grandfather and Grandson" by Nikolaos Gyzis (1842-1901) a Greek painter. It was always a challenge keeping socks on the family feet. Knitting was required.

#goodmorning #bluesky #knit #knitsky #art #painting

17.01.2025 13:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 248 ๐Ÿ” 29 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A pair of hand knit socks.

A pair of hand knit socks.

My meditative knit is a good pair of plain socks. No pattern, no chart to read, just simple and satisfying. ๐Ÿงถ

Project - Cuff down vanilla socks with shadow wrap heel and wedge toe.

Yarn - Ex Libris Fibers Solnit sock yarn in main color Electronic Tears and contrast color Aniline Black.

29.12.2024 05:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Knit blanket with textured stitches.

Knit blanket with textured stitches.

It's the gift knits time of year! ๐Ÿงถ

Pattern - Clary Baby Blanket by Deborah O'Leary Patterns, increased in size by 50% in both dimensions.

Yarn - KnitPicks Comfy Worsted Weight, in colors seafoam, marina, and peony.

24.12.2024 07:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of Ursula K. Le Guin, in a white shirt with short brown hair, looking askance while holding a tobacco pipe in her hand, elbow resting on.a table or chair arm.

Black and white photo of Ursula K. Le Guin, in a white shirt with short brown hair, looking askance while holding a tobacco pipe in her hand, elbow resting on.a table or chair arm.

"What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?"

โ€” Ursula K. Le Guin

#quote #booksky #writing #literature #leguin #wisdom #novel #thelatheofheaven

16.12.2024 18:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 456 ๐Ÿ” 91 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Thanks so much, it's a knit piece.

16.12.2024 04:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wool shawl in garter stitch and lace front view.

Wool shawl in garter stitch and lace front view.

Wool shawl in garter stitch and lace back view.

Wool shawl in garter stitch and lace back view.

For every yarn there is a project. ๐Ÿงถ
Yarn - Woollentwine BFL/Masham DK in color Cassis.
Project - The Hen Wife Shawl pattern by Wolf & Faun Knits.

16.12.2024 02:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0