Creative Owlette

A variety of pollinators visiting my dye garden

My Josh sweater is done, just in time for the first anniversary of Challengers! I started planning it out in September so I’m very happy to have successfully completed it. Thank you, Luca Guadagnino, for always giving me a new hyperfixation

I really want to swatch for it right now, but I’m waiting on a shade card so I can settle on colors, and then I have to order the yarn so it may be a bit before I can get started

Another test knit complete! The Royale pullover by @tashacouldmakethat is being released today, and it’s another winner! I love the basic body paired with the unique collar - so fun to knit and to wear! I knit mine in @the_lemonade_shop yarn and I was afraid it had too much pink in it for me, but the end result is a very fun, springy sweater! #knitting #testknit #royalepullover #handknitsweater (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYC3DWr1WW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lousy smarch weather… Before anyone without snow complains, note that it’s not just the snow, it’s the constant melt/refreeze which leaves everything coated in ice…the complete lack of any plowing in Saint Paul…and the fact that our trash and recycling pickup seems to have stopped completely until who knows when…I am so tired #minnesnowta #pleasemakeitstop (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqFNtYJiQ_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

March in Minnesota - OMG I am so done with winter #minnesnowta (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpc3c4ZrU94/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Salem nibbling his Valentine’s treat💘 #bunny #rabbit (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqzezxNeEX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In May I’m going on my dream vacation (@squidneyknits vintage knitting trip around England 😍) and today I met some of my fellow travelers on Zoom. Now I really can’t wait to go! One of my current projects is this fair isle cardigan which will definitely be coming on the trip with me (assuming I don’t mess up the steek 😅) The pattern is Margaret by @susancrawfordvintage I also managed to find the perfect beer to pair with it 🍺#knitting #fairisle #steekedcardigan #vintageknitting #craftbeer (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoRPx64NNxg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The “A Kindness of Ravens” pattern by @disyarning is available! I test knit it and can confirm it’s a very well put-together pattern. My sweater took me ✨forever✨(cables, color work, and fingering weight yarn do not a quick knit make) but I 💙the end result! It fits me perfectly and the yarn is very soft and cozy, though a bit slippery for the color work section. I used @jarbontextiles Paint by Numbers 4-ply which comes in a ton of shades; I would definitely use it again 🌜🌝🌛#knitting #handknitsweater #testknit #strandedknitting #corvids #finishedobject (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEKT7QI33t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A newly-finished, mega-time-consuming project! I started with the “That 70’s tee” pattern by @yarnandewe and added my own chart. I both love the end result, and am annoyed by how some of the detailing turned out. #knitting #intarsia #fandom #fandomknits #josephquinn #eddiemunson #strangerthings #fanart (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCruc4JD6i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yes, I’m willing to look totally goofy as I humbly ask for donations. Salem the “bun-draiser” thinks you should give to my campaign so my colleagues and I can keep fighting to make sure everyone has access to a healthy environment. Please consider even a small donation! Give at given.org/story/StephforMCEA (link in bio as well) #GivetotheMaxDay (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClFHfkhp1Ux/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In love with my new @stitchtogetherstudio mug! 🔥It matches my yarn perfectly. I’m currently working on a very autumnal #sophiescarf by @petiteknit 🍂🧶🍁 #knitting #WIP #HellfireClub #EddieMunson #StrangerThings (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClC-aGboCwA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Vote today or Bernie and I will judge you harshly (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CktERZALeoc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Halloween 2022 - my spooky bun, pumpkin beer, and a very cool “Stranger Things” display #bunny #rabbit #Halloween #strangerthings #pumpkinbeer #josephquinn #eddiemunson (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZ0lqttUgE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=