#ShowMeYourKnits My oldest lace shawls. The dark blue is ca 2002, the other ca 2005. I still have both. Since then I have knit several others as gifts. #KnitSky #Shawl.

I was there. Ashamed now that I did not appreciate the Staple Singers. #Rock #FillmoreEast #JanisJoplin

At last I saw a ruby throated hummingbird visiting my native #honeysuckle vine this year. too slow to get a picture of her. #LoniceraSempervivirens #RVA #BirdSky

#WIP Wednesday I thought this was finished but decided to shorten the body and lengthen the sleeves.

#ShowMeYourKnits two cardigans knit using a pattern by #JojiLocatelli #jojilocat #designsbyjoji I love these sweaters, one knit with lace weight yarn, the other with fingering, both dyed with gradual changing color. Light weight & comfortable. #KnitSky

#ShowMeYourKnits pattern made multiple times - no idea how many I have knit and given away using variations of the #Churchmouse pattern #Koigu Beaded Beret. A perfect hat the keep in a pocket. #KnitSky

The Fyberspates Cumulus ball of Sage arrived so I can finish my comfy pullover. I knitted the neckband & weighed what was left (16g) and divided into 2 parts for the sleeves. My inexpensive postal scale once again came in handy. Next post will be about completed project. #ShowMeYourKnits #WIP

My home made travel pouch for knitting accessories, lined with silk, zipper closure. The little tin was purchased about 1970. It holds stitch markers. TOOLS #ShowMeYourKnits #KnitSky

About half way through the body I knew I was going to run out of yarn but waited until I actually did to do so. Once it is complete I am going to crank up the AC and wear it all day. #KnitSky #ShowMeYourKnits #WIP

Adopted Millie at 13 from hoarding/puppy mill life. Loved her dearly and she lived to 17 despite many, many health problems. I maxed out my credit card and cannot afford to do it again. I am 80 & live close to poverty. Iiss her every day.

This elderly little dog is called Fruit Bat for obvious reasons. She is presently at RAL Richmond Animal League. I doubt she will be without a home for long. #RVA #Dogs #RAL

A few examples of textured knits. The cardigan was self designed using Barbara Walker’s books for inspiration. #ShowMeYourKnits #BarbaraWalker #Moorit #Scarf #Cowl #KnitSky

#ShowMeYourKnits #WIP Lace & Fade pullover by #Joji Locatelli. Over size but a drapey, soft and light project. The main yarn is the softest I have ever used. I enjoy this designer’s patterns & have knit 4 so far. The yarn choice deviates from the specified. How could I resist? #KnitSky

With my brother,Ben, at Loggerhead Marinelife Center near Juno Beach. They were working in the ICU on a big turtle injured by a boat propellor. There are big tanks with individual turtles recovering from illnesses and injuries. #Turtles #Loggerhead #FLA #Family

My first flight since 2018, direct from Richmond to Palm Beach visiting family. Spent the trip knitting another #Joji Locatelli pullover. Waiting to board I met the tiniest service dog, a very well behaved chihuahua named Freddie. #KnitSky #RVA

I enjoy the process of untangling. It reminds me when my Whippet was a puppy and he took a skein into the back yard.

Loving Day anniversary today. My father and stepmother on their wedding day in 1978.

At last a haircut and new color. Photo on left is me as a bleached blonde, never seen in public. Photo on right is final dye job. Ever since Jacob gave me a couple of blue streaks 9 years ago I have trusted his judgement. So much fun. #RVA #HairSky #OldLadyFun

Descendents of wolves.

Thanks. I finally had surgery. It will never be like new but I am not in pain and am more mobile.

Some of my many striped knits. The two ponchos were knit during the pandemic because I had such severe left shoulder osteoarthritis I could not put my arm in a sleeve. #ShowMeYourKnits #KnitSky #MeMade #ChesapeakeFibershed

Garter stitch baby blanket, machine washable, gender neutral colors. Made for a neighbor. I make at least one blanket a year. My place is cold & they keep me warm while I knit. #ShowMeYourKnits #KnitSky #Blanket

Blanket/quilt made of blocks knit of various hand spun (not by me) yarns over the years. Eventually I had a stack & sewed them together. #ShowMeYourKnits #KnitSky #HandSpun

A multi summer project finally completed during the pandemic. Euroflax sportweight garter stitch 100% linen. Colors are left overs from friends, except the off white was a purchase added for consistency. #ShowMeYourKnits #KnitSky #Linen #Blanket

All my life I was fat shamed, particularly for having large thighs. I recently learned it is #Lipdema, not my fault, incurable. I am 80. #Lipidema #FatShame #Diets My original art called My Thighs from 1986.

Second sleeve slog on Joji Locatelli’s Granito pullover. Three Mile predator friendly ranch wool naturally dyed with madder. #ShowMeYourKnits #WIP #Madder

This came from my G-Gparents house, Frankfort, Indiana. Based on her hair and dress it must be at least 150 years old. I think it is a hand colored lithograph. It has given family members nightmares over the years. I have it now. #ArtSky #Antique #Indiana

Red Tail? Just outside my front door. Proximity to the James River. . #BirdSky #BirdoftheDay #Raptor

Checked on my garden today. Some days my fear of falling keeps me indoors but today I took pictures safely. It is a mixture of regional natives and sentimental favorites. Not shown - Bee Balm. #Plants #Garden #RVA

I make random notes to keep track of lists, reminders, phone numbers, etc. When no longer needed I intuitively collage over them with stamps, cut outs, stickers, washi tape, etc. Some take years. They are for my amusement. #ArtSky #Collage #RVA #VCUgrad