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Meet Hieronymus, the happy hippy hippo

April 1, 2014 by The Twisted Yarn 72 Comments

This blog is (supposed to be) about knitting and crochet for the home. Hence that bonkers, never-again-even-if-you-paid-me stained glass window afghan. (In case you’re wondering, I’m currently sitting on the aforementioned afghan, and it’s also liberally adorned with toddler porridge, Thomas The Tank Engine stickers, and assorted toys. Is nothing sacred in this house?? NOTHING?!)  And hence the even more over-ambitious projects I’ve got planned for elsewhere in this old brewery.

But.

You know that feeling a girl gets, sometimes? That I-must-crochet-a-floral-hippo feeling? Well, last week I got that feeling, and I got it bad. Here is the result. People, meet Hieronymus. Hieronymus, meet people:-

Crocheted hippo
Crocheted hippo

And again:-

Hippo on tour
Hippo on tour

…And again:-

Yup, it's a hippy hippo.
Yup, it’s a hippy hippo.

And finally, with me and the Stoic Spouse and the Toddler Twinnage on board:-

TheTwistedYarn on tour
TheTwistedYarn on tour

You want the pattern, yes? It’s the Happypotamus by Heidi Bears. Easily searchable on Ravelry, or PM me if you have trouble finding it. Heidi Bears also does a rather beautiful frog.

By the way, until I stuffed it, the Stoic Spouse said it resembled road kill. I would like you all to know that I am no longer on speaking terms with the Stoic Spouse.

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: crochet, happypotamus, Heidi Bears, Hippo, hippopotamus

« Puts down crochet. Observes natural world. Smiles. Picks up crochet again.
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Comments

  1. threadandethel says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Gorgeous hippo; love the color choices! I was hoping your hippo would be of the Happypotamus pattern…I’m almost thinking about making one myself.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Thank you. I really do recommend the pattern. It’s very well written and clear. And it’s quite a quick hook…

      Reply
  2. The Snail of Happiness says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Ooh I want one of those… because my house is not full enough of stuff already… add it to the list, but need to make a dragon first, Already have a Loch Ness Monster.
    Hehe… my blog is supposed to be about sustainability, but seems to have got into a knitting and crochet rut recently!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:05 am

      A dragon?! I SOOO want to see it when you do. 🙂 (I’m half way through the square for your masterpiece blanket, by the way.)

      Reply
      • The Snail of Happiness says

        April 8, 2014 at 8:19 am

        This is the one that I want to make: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fierce-little-dragon I printed off the pattern ages ago and I just haven’t got round to making it yet… soon, soon.
        (hurrah for the square, by the way!)

        Reply
  3. roma1912 says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    How utterly brilliant 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:06 am

      Awww, thank you, as always.

      Reply
  4. Missy's Crafty Mess says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    That is so cute. Great job.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:06 am

      Muchly thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  5. mollieandclaire says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Amazing!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:06 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Your writing is fabulous, made me giggle lots. Hippo, obviously is gorgeous too x

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:07 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  7. KerryCan says

    April 1, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    So, I hope you’re satisfied. Now I feel like I’m really going to HAVE to learn to crochet because that is the finest hippo I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:07 am

      Yup, my work here is done. You are now going to have to learn to crochet. 🙂 Enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Mind Margins says

    April 1, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    Very cute! I bet the twinnage loves it!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Thank you. The twinnage is quite happy to pick holes in it, spill porridge in it, and generally abuse it. Ah well.

      Reply
  9. Tina says

    April 2, 2014 at 1:16 am

    How cute!! I love it 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    April 2, 2014 at 1:19 am

    Stoic spouse can now buy lots of yarn. That’s how it works in my marriage.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Hmmmm…. I LIKE your thinking…

      Reply
  11. Magpiemakingdo says

    April 2, 2014 at 1:47 am

    I’m pretty sure this is the greatest thing I’ve seen all week.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Cronic Knitter says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Love, love the hippo!!! Great job!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you muchly.

      Reply
  13. ourworldheritagebe says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Very, very, very, very, very cute. Did I mention it was cute? 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      No! You should’ve said! 😉 But thank you.

      Reply
  14. randomrose says

    April 2, 2014 at 8:07 am

    This is just hippo-splendipholisley beautifully beautiful…me want me want 🙂 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you! And I think hippo-splendipholisley should most definitely be added to the dictionary.

      Reply
  15. jwalsh1466 says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Oooh this is a beautiful hippo!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. jessbryan22 says

    April 2, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I love reading your Blog, I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! 🙂
    http://jessbryan22.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:09 am

      *Gasps* THANK YOU! Right, I’m just going to have a read and figure out what I have to do. You are soooooooooooooo kind. 🙂

      Reply
  17. jenpedwards says

    April 2, 2014 at 11:06 am

    How dare he say such a thing! It’s absolutely quirkily adorable! I wonder which twin will take to it? Or they might fight over it? Delightful.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

      One of them seems to have adopted it, for now, even though it’s almost as big as he is.

      Reply
  18. dotstestsite says

    April 2, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Hello Hieronymus!! you look a friendly, happy hippo!
    How dare stoic spouse compare to road kill!!! Think the idea of now making him buy yarn for next project is an excellent one!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Thank you m’dear!

      Reply
  19. Female Bystander says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    So beautiful! No wonder it’s a happy hippo! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Nicky Barfoot says

    April 2, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Love him!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  21. tilleyb says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    hello! I nominated you for a Liebster Award award, you can read more about it here:
    http://limegreenlady.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/aeroplanes-and-awards/
    Thanks for the blog, I love reading it! LGLx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Oh my goodness, thank you sooooo much! I’m going to have a read and figure out what to do next. You are so so kind.

      Reply
      • tilleyb says

        April 8, 2014 at 4:05 pm

        No no, you deserve it. I love reading your blog:)

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          April 9, 2014 at 6:53 pm

          Likewise. You’re very talented.

          Reply
  22. annie says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Love it! The post and the hippo made me smile. Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Donna says

    April 4, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Too cute for words!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Thank you!!!!!

      Reply
  24. donnarossa says

    April 4, 2014 at 10:20 am

    so cute. I love this pattern. I’m doing my first Hippo right now. Just finished all the small octa-, penta-, hexa- and heptagons…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Brilliant. It’s a fantastic pattern, isn’t it? Would love to see yours when it’s done…

      Reply
  25. Kraftling says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:02 am

    how cute! I’ve even got the pattern!. But crocheting isn’t my strongest passion…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      It’s actually a really well-written pattern that’s easy to follow. (I’m pretty new to crochet.) I recommend it.

      Reply
  26. Carole says

    April 6, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Oh dear. Another pattern that I absolutely must have. He looks fantastic 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:12 am

      I really do recommend the pattern. It works perfectly, and it’s very well-written.

      Reply
  27. stitchesandmarginalia says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    This is amazing. I don’t really crochet or make toys, but I could maybe make an exception here…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 9, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      I don’t really make toys either, but this pattern was calling to me too loudly to ignore. I recommend it…

      Reply
  28. youngatfifty says

    April 9, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    OMG ! I thought I will not see you crocheting for a month more after your marathon masterpiece 🙂 But here you are with another wonderful creation. do you know, you inspire envy in others (me I mean ) ? I now can understand why Stoic Spouse called your lovely hippo a road kill 😀
    Your Hieronymus is just too adorable !

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 12, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Awwwww, thank you! This project was so much fun that I hardly did anything else for the week I was making it. Trivial activities like eating/sleeping/caring-for-children went out of the window!

      Reply
  29. anumrinal says

    April 15, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Loving it!! I want to do it but I am always afraid of the motif works… too many ends to wind up!

    Reply
  30. Gallivanta says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Gorgeous. I am glad you got that inescapable, must make a hippo feeling.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 23, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Yeah, these things just won’t be ignored. And thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  31. butlersabroad says

    April 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    He’s truly fantastic but the comment from Stoic Spouse is absolutely priceless!!

    Reply
  32. wildsherkin says

    April 16, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Amazing work! I am in awe of your craft skills!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 23, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you! Not so much skilled as doggedly determined!

      Reply
  33. ontheupcyclemom says

    April 17, 2014 at 2:09 am

    I love this! Fantastic!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      April 23, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. modewaerts says

    May 1, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Oh my, you have the most wonderful ideas! He is just adorable! Makes me want to search the crochet hook…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 3, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  35. celialadygarden says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    What a happy hippo, he made me smile. Clever you to have the patience and time with a busy family.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 12, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Actually I think it’s the busy family that’s driven me to crochet (/gin).

      Reply
  36. Jade says

    March 22, 2015 at 3:57 am

    What made you the hippo “Hironymus”? I am looking for a book a grew up reading called Hironymus the Hippopotamus and am having a hard time finding it. Would love to have it for my children.

    Thank you.

    Reply

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Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don`t-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits ...

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday

Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren`t scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday
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Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns .

Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns . ...

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Aug 16

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It's not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash.

It`s not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash. ...

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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

There`s a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown
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The steeks are cut and it's beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what's a few details between friends?) I'm excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

The steeks are cut and it`s beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what`s a few details between friends?) I`m excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism.

Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism. ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It's a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don't worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post. 
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It`s a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don`t worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post.
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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Good morning, lovely people. Isn't knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning

Good morning, lovely people. Isn`t knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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Jan 15

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Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today's number-crunching.

Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today`s number-crunching. ...

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. ...

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Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits

Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits ...

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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio).

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). ...

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio!

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio! ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner

Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits

Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars. ...

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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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