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An Unexpected Yarn-Bombing

July 18, 2020 by The Twisted Yarn 80 Comments

We’ve all had to work out new strategies for coping this year whilst the world has been spinning off its rocker.

Reasons for these photos will become clear later in this post…

But don’t worry my friend, no matter how outlandish your survival techniques have been, you’ll find no judgement here… and I’m sure that both of your pet cats genuinely enjoy wearing the replicas of 12th century French armor that you painstakingly crafted for them out of old baked-bean tins during the early weeks of lockdown. Look, they’re hardly hissing at you at all these days! They love it! Just like my family love picking their way carefully between eleventy million pots of vegetables that I’m growing in the garden because what you definitely need in order to survive a pandemic is MORE KALE.

Still, some folks’ responses to the situation have been surprising. Take, for example, the behaviour of an entire village near here. For the purposes of this post, I’ll refer to the village in question as Upper Itchingweasel, though this is not, in fact, its real name.

The Post Office in Upper Itchingweasel

Upper Itchingweasel is a beautiful village, with an abundance of thatched roofs, timber frames, and neatly climbing roses. Sometimes I run along the village’s main street, feeling ever so slightly as though I’m lowering the tone of the place as I go.

I’ve lived before in a village where they’ll tell you in a joking-but-not-really voice that you’re nobody unless your family has been in residence for four generations, but this place is something else. The manor house has been inhabited by the same family for 600 years! Feast your eyes upon this charming old cottage:-

BUT WAIT, what is that I see, on the edge of the well? Shall we take a closer look? Do I see… knitting?!

I confess that I had Upper Itchingweasel pegged in my mind as a terribly serious place, dare I say it even a little po-faced. Every village has its own character (ours is exuberantly friendly) but I suspected that Upper Itchingweasel took itself just a tiny bit too seriously.

On reflection, I owe Upper Itchingweasel an apology.

I was wrong.

Sorry.

You see, the inhabitants of this prim-and-proper place responded to the imposition of lockdown not, like the rest of us, by drinking too much wine and grumbling a lot.

No, instead they decided to yarn-bomb their entire village – an act which was both brilliant and surprising.

I’d noticed a couple of knitted pieces whilst passing through on a run, but obviously at the speed I run, my surroundings tend to flash by in an indistinct blur. ????????‍♀️

Then my friend sent me photos of the yarny brilliance, which motivated me to go and have a proper look.

So the other day, I peeled the twinnage off their screens (#badparent #homeschoolingdisaster) and took them out for a wander around the fibrous lanes of Upper Itchingweasel.

We were not disappointed.

Would you like to see more?

Aren’t these creations wonderful?

Everywhere we turned, there was more to see.

Seriously, I haven’t a hope of showing you everything.

But I think we can all learn something from the example of Upper Itchingweasel.

…Which is that when faced with a frightening global pandemic, take out your needles and KNIT!

Until next time,

Happy yarnery, my fine fibrous friends.

Phil x

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Comments

  1. Tineke says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Love it Phil. I doubt it will ever happen in this town I live in. As it has the oldest castle tower in the whole country. And the family did live there a kazillion generations. I am the first generation born in this country so I do not count. At alI. If a cat walks outside, a bit skinny, the whole town app explodes of indignation, lynching the owner who obviously starves the animal. The owner tried to explain it was inherent to the cats race, Siamese, but then the town app exploded about political correctness. Oh well, I have to do without any crafting yarny sense of humor as in Upper Itchingweasel. Bit envious of your walk there.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      Yikes, your village sounds a bit strident. I hope its other inhabitants learn to appreciate all of the wonderful people who live there. How old is the castle tower?

      Reply
      • Jackie says

        July 19, 2020 at 10:56 am

        Hi forgive me for asking you but is the yarn bombing still there is the village as I would love to drive and take some photos of the real village and its yarn bombing. It would be fun to see.
        Jackie

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        • The Twisted Yarn says

          July 19, 2020 at 10:58 am

          Yes! It was there a few days ago, so I’m sure it is. Lots of it is tucked away in back streets, by the allotments, at the church, etc. Outside the church, have a look in the drainage pipes near the bottom of the wall. You won’t be disappointed!

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          • Jackie Wood says

            July 20, 2020 at 2:25 pm

            I’ll probably get arrested peering in drainpipes – especially with a mask on!!! Thanks for confirming. I’ll go tomorrow. Love you work especially your chair.

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            • The Twisted Yarn says

              July 20, 2020 at 7:24 pm

              ???? Eek, I hope I’m not getting you into trouble for suspicious drainpipe-related behaviour! Enjoy the yarn-bombing. And thank you for your kind words. ❤️

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  2. Anne Stoddard says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Oh, Phil; I love your posts and knitting pics, but you outdid yourself with this one!! I am keeping this to select a pic
    or two to use as my desktop photo. Thank you so much to giving me a sense of how an English Village really reacts
    to the world around them….. My little hamlet (Yes, we here in the USA still have some Hamlets ;-).. and tiny villages)
    has responded to the Pandemic by shutting themselves indoors and standing in line [6 feet apart] to receive a chance
    to do a bit of shopping at Costco or Best Buy at 6am to 8am (for those of us who are over 80) with the proper masks
    and gloves. I, myself, have taken to my home and; knit, sleep, eat, repeat ….. thanks again for your visits via the internet. Keep safe, healthy and happy and Keep on knitting thru all crises. Anne [happyknitter543@gmail.com]

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Anne, Your approach sounds far more fun than queuing at Costco. And thank you for such kind words about this post – it was fun to write!

      Reply
    • yarnaddict327 says

      July 20, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      There’s actually a yarn shop fairly close to me called eat, sleep, knit.

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      • The Twisted Yarn says

        July 20, 2020 at 7:26 pm

        That yarn shop is well named. ❤️

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  3. Judy says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    So absolutely brilliant. Both the town of surprises and your wonderful post. Thank you.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you Judy! This was quite a fun post to write. ????

      Reply
  4. Robin @ Sugar Spice and Thirty Twice says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Simply adorable! I’d love to see these all in person.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      They are very cool. And if you’re ever in south Oxfordshire, I’d be happy to tell you the real name of the village.

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      • Aimy says

        July 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

        Could ypu message me so Abs and I can take a walk around. Nice to get out in the hols. Made hubby and I smile and itching to get oit and see in person now…

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        • The Twisted Yarn says

          July 18, 2020 at 9:22 pm

          *whispers* East Hendred. Enjoy.

          Reply
  5. Teresa says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    Oh, the joy’s of imagination creation. The village is gorgeous and the yarny additions are so welcome. Thanks for sharing.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      You’re very welcome. This was quite a fun post to write. ????

      Reply
  6. Jacqui Stonehouse says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    Having had a bad day, confidence /mental health speaking reading your email and seeing the wonderful creativity displayed by your near neighbours was truly uplifting, reassuring and inspiring. I always enjoy reading your emails, more a hooker than a knitter myself, it matters not at all in the yarn twister family. Much love

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Jacqui, I’m very sorry that it’s been a lousy day. May tomorrow be MUCH better in your world. Meanwhile, a heartfelt thank you for saying such kind things about this post.

      Reply
  7. Kathy says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Thanks for the laugh and the great photos!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      You’re welcome and you’re welcome. ????

      Reply
  8. KTaylor says

    July 18, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Brilliant! Love it! Thanks for sharing this bit of fun.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      And thank you for saying so!

      Reply
  9. Bobbie Jean says

    July 18, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    This lovely place beats the Village of the Damned a thousand fold! LOL!
    Thanks for perking up my Saturday.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      ???? And thank you for your kind words.

      Reply
  10. Ella says

    July 18, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing all those lovely photos with us. Love it!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      You’re very welcome. ????

      Reply
  11. M-R says

    July 18, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    I hope like anything that at least some of the residents of Upper Itchingweasel peeped through their curtains to watch you and the twinnage roaming about with foolishly delighted expressions – it would’ve given them as much pleasure as they gave you, Phil !
    And as you give us.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Word has been getting around, so I suspect they’ve had a lot of visitors admiring their work lately.

      Reply
  12. Diane Flindt says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    Absolutely charming. Thank you for sharing this. It really brightened my day.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:02 am

      You’re welcome, and thank you for saying so. ????

      Reply
  13. DeAnne says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Maybe worth a go in our residential Seattle neighborhood, now that the dry season is here. All the teddies and their stuffed friends have been in the windows for months; they deserve a rest!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:03 am

      Yes!! Do it, do it, do it!

      Reply
  14. Jan Merchant says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    Just…THANK YOU. I needed that.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

      You’re extremely welcome, and I hope that things happen to bring you some joy.

      Reply
  15. gimpywalker says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing this!! Loved all the knit creatures but particularly the gargoyle!! Super!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Yes, that’s my favourite too. It was on the wall outside the church. Perfect!

      Reply
  16. Jukie Bailey says

    July 18, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    Utterly charming. Thanks for sharing.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:06 am

      You’re very welcome.

      Reply
  17. Connie says

    July 18, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    The world needs more yarn-bombing!
    Thank you Phil, once again, for bringing a big smile to my face.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:07 am

      It definitely does. (And thank you for your comment.)

      Reply
  18. captelaine says

    July 18, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Yarn bombings… what the world needs now for sure.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Yes!!

      Reply
  19. pomegranateandchintz says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Brilliant!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:07 am

      It was – all of it!

      Reply
  20. Melynda says

    July 19, 2020 at 2:53 am

    Delightful! Needed to see this. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:08 am

      And thank you for your lovely comment.

      Reply
  21. cristina says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:01 am

    What a beautiful project! Can you imagine the impatience and delight and expectations of the one who invented it and those who execute it? “What are we doing next?” Maybe they also have cameras to see the reaction of the spectators.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Yes! I’d love to know how it came about. It’s all just delightful.

      Reply
  22. Ariom Dahl says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    I’m in Australia and found this via another website I frequent. Absolutely brilliant! I love knitting myself but alas the fingers now have arthritis and so it’s basic knitting rather than the fancy stuff I used to do. Wonderful English scenery too. This was a delightful site to look at this grey cold Sunday Down Under. Thank you!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Welcome! I’m sorry that arthritis is cramping your knitting style – life is far too unfair sometimes. But you’re very welcome here – a big ‘hello’ from thousands of miles away!

      Reply
  23. Ms Sue says

    July 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    A charming story. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. I have always been less than impressed with yarn bombing, until now! That was a delightful way to yarn bomb.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      You’re very welcome. I know that yarn-bombing provokes mixed reactions, but it’s hard not to admire the imagination and work that’s gone into this!

      Reply
  24. Gigi says

    July 19, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you for bringing beauty, whimsy, and joy into my life today!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      And thank you for making me smile (and blush) with such a kind comment.

      Reply
  25. Lyman says

    July 19, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    I loved the airplane.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  26. Robyn Burch says

    July 19, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    This yarn bombing is absolutely delightful. Thank you so much for sharing and giving a very lighthearted start to our day ( hubby and I) in “down under land”. The creativeness of the contributers is amazing and so original. THANK YOU!!!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      And thank you for your comment! I completely agree about the creativity of the people who made these things, whoever they are. Also, hello from thousands of miles away!

      Reply
  27. Sreekala says

    July 20, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Those cute pictures absolutely made my day! Hurrah for the creative spreading a bit of cheer in these gloomy times!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Yup, it’s so good to see a little light-hearted creativity in these stressful times.

      Reply
  28. Bonnie says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    Loved the yarn bomb pics! I really enjoy your blog. I haven’t seen any yarn bombings around my area here in Washington USA but will be on the look out more now. Me and my knitting buddies have been busy knitting up a storm and I have even taught a friend to knit! (I don’t have any cute animal to dress but have considered a hummingbird cape?)
    Quick question since you do a lot of color knitting. Do you have a secret for keeping floats loose? Mine are always so tight that I sometimes have problems blocking and getting the garment as loose as it should be?

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Bonnie, and thank you for your lovely comment. If there’s no yarn-bombing around you, perhaps you could be the person who starts to create some???

      As for your question about floats, I recommend stretching out your stitches in the active yarn, so that the inactive yarn forms an adequately long float. Does this make any sense at all?!

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      • Bonnie says

        July 20, 2020 at 8:52 pm

        I want to make sure that I understand. Are you meaning to leave a longer space before twisting the inactive yarn? Or loosening the active yarn stitches?

        Reply
  29. Evelyn Everett says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    I enjoyed this article so much. The items created were delightful and creative. Thank you for sharing! I loved it.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      You’re very welcome. Glad to be of service!

      Reply
  30. Born To Organize says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Your post cheered me immensely. What a delightful idea to yarn bomb an entire village, each uniquelly wonderful to the maker. I enjoyed every single photo, and I’m secretly hoping you might have a second post with more. Thank you! xo

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Hmm, you’ve just planted the seed of an idea. Give me a few days… (And I’m glad to have provided a hint of cheer in these crazy times, even if I can’t take credit for the artistry.)

      Reply
  31. Dr. Pamela S. Hoppers says

    July 20, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    What a wonderful gift made its way around to Oklahoma from a the UK via Australia! All due to a dreaded virus. This post was Absolutely wonderful. Not only the countryside brought back sweet memories of people and places, but the warmth reading all the comments solidified a common thread of like minded individuals. Job well done. Thank you!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      And thank you for such a warm-hearted response. You’re very welcome here, amongst all the friendly, wise, generous, folk who kindly comment.

      Reply
  32. ReginaMary says

    July 20, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Absolutely adorable post!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. quietwatercraft says

    July 21, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Oh there are some clever people in that village! What a fab way to react to all the horrible-ness in the world at the moment.

    Reply
  34. Ann P Wilson says

    July 24, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Here in Portland, Oregon where the federal troops have been sent to quell the “dangerous” demonstrations we could definitely use some light-hearted, harmless and brilliantly clever knitting bombs! I can never thank you enough for your posts. Your sense of humor, your creative genius and your mothering sense bring a smile to my face and warmth to my heart every time. I just completed the knitting part of an Aran Isle sweater for a fellow resident in my Senior Housing facility and am thinking that now I can die if I must because someone else can put the pieces together and add the ribbing at the neck! What a strange world we are living in! Bless you, Phil – you are a bright light! Thank you, thank you, thank you…Ann

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  35. Anne Spencer says

    July 26, 2020 at 11:52 am

    just want say…..love your blog, love your work, love, love, love.

    Reply
  36. Harry Potter Knitting says

    July 29, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    This is wonderful – so fun! My favorites are the moles, I think!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 30, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Yup, the moles were very cute. ❤️

      Reply
  37. Carter Holmes says

    July 31, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    I love this, Phil. It’s so uplifting to see the community having a chuckle. Do you know how many were working together on this? This looks like quite the project!

    Reply
  38. Rachel says

    August 3, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Wow Phil ! That’s not your usual cutesy yarn bombing either. I really love the humour

    Reply

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Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post.

Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post. ...

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Feb 25

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When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I'd one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule

When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I`d one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule ...

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Jun 6

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Aug 11

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. 1084-mile charity run DONE! (Hmm, not sure whether it's loading for you, but I'm only getting everything up to the previous post - 'Rollercoasting' - when I look. Strange...)
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@the_conqueror_challenges #running #charityrun

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. 1084-mile charity run DONE! (Hmm, not sure whether it`s loading for you, but I`m only getting everything up to the previous post - `Rollercoasting` - when I look. Strange...)
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@the_conqueror_challenges #running #charityrun
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Aug 10

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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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Jul 5

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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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Jun 1

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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤ 
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#knitspo #knitspiration #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking  #nevernotknitting @novitaknits #novitaknits #knitdesigner

Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤
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#knitspo #knitspiration #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #nevernotknitting @novitaknits #novitaknits #knitdesigner
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Apr 18

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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn

I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn
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Nov 21

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Reworking the 'Falling Leaves' cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it's nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt

Reworking the `Falling Leaves` cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it`s nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt
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Nov 14

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Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn't pay for them, BUT I've had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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#strikkedilla #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strikke #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed  #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #knittersofig #knitspiration #knitspo #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting

Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn`t pay for them, BUT I`ve had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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#strikkedilla #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strikke #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #knittersofig #knitspiration #knitspo #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting
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Nov 2

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New blog post alert! See link in bio. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂

New blog post alert! See link in bio. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂 ...

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Jan 11

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, yeah?

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, yeah? ...

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May 11

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View from a sofa, as I contemplate ideas for a new blog post (that'll doubtless take weeks to be drafted and re-re-re-re-re-drafted).

View from a sofa, as I contemplate ideas for a new blog post (that`ll doubtless take weeks to be drafted and re-re-re-re-re-drafted). ...

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Feb 5

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Today. I'm mostly contemplating shoulders (pic 1) and walking with the Twinnage and Stoic Spouse (pic 2). 
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#knitdesigner

Today. I`m mostly contemplating shoulders (pic 1) and walking with the Twinnage and Stoic Spouse (pic 2).
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#knitdesigner
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Feb 12

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Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com.

Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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May 9

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My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There's a link in her bio for purchase.

My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There`s a link in her bio for purchase. ...

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Mar 5

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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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Aug 25

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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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Oct 31

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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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May 2

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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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Mar 22

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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Yarn is lovely @novitaknits
Merino 4ply.
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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Yarn is lovely @novitaknits
Merino 4ply.
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting
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Apr 16

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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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Apr 26

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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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Dec 28

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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees. 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking
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May 6

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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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Friday night post-work chillin`.
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Mar 25

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Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn't even knitting as I walked.

Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn`t even knitting as I walked. ...

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Nov 9

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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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Mar 16

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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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Dec 9

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HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I'm not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr.

HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I`m not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr. ...

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Aug 3

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Previous design didn't work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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Previous design didn`t work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knittersofinsta #strandedknitting #virkning #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle @stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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Jan 29

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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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Mar 7

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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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
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May 24

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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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Feb 26

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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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May 22

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Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn.

Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn. ...

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