Tara Kennedy
@taratlk
Author, reader, book evangelist, knitter, hapa kanaka, holiday nerd, etc. Pronouns: she/her/ia More:
Annnnnd now with picture. Also I checked and it's actually bottom up, which makes more sense why I couldn't tell the neck needed adjustment sooner. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
For shawl week, we could talk about how I have loved Hunter Hammersen's Curls patterns since I spotted one in a booth at Maryland Sheep and Wool. All started in a corner, so easily adjustable for different amounts and weights. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Hey, folks, it's Romance Book Blast Day! Over 950 romance authors have made their books free today, including me. Mine can be found on the short reads page. www.romancebooklovers.com
Went to watch some tennis and now listening to the music from the party at the Liberian Embassy while I wait for the bus.
Ah, @livrunsfast.bsky.social has been guiding #ShowMeYourKnits for two years! Huzzah! For this week's theme, I have knit this blanket pattern more than once since it's so versatile, in stroller size and lap sized. Additional info in alt text. 🧶
Liv asked for useful tools this week. I am deep in the tank for the Denise needles because the plastic needles worked best for my hands. But these little short cords they came out with made knitting small circumferences so much more fun. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Texture week! I have this cardigan, which I probably need to knit another of. One textured stitch throughout. Details in alt text. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
On my needles right now, I'm on section one of the new Knitmas in July pattern. I have already missed a color change but I'm just going with it. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Ran my errands close to noon partly to get them over with, but also partly because I knew the temperature was actually going to get worse. Feels like is 7 degrees high now.
Liv asked for blues this week and I have sooo many blues. But here's one that suits steamier weather. Additional info in alt text. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Light and dark for the solstice week. Two hats, same pattern, one with yarn held double. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Got my knitting in public in too, while listening to an audiobook for the audio walk. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
This is slightly less awkward than earlier this year when they blocked the entire park with jersey barriers, which made getting off the bus safely technically impossible, but it still sucks.
Stripes! Not self striping yarn, but this was a travel knitting shawl that went to Italy and back with me. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Liv asked for blankets this week. This is one I knit as a wedding present. Did it modular, starting in the center and working my way out. Blocked it in the hotel just ahead of the wedding, hence the not great lighting. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Yellow week. I mostly use yellow as a contrast, but it does provide a very fun contrast. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
What's on your needles week! Currently working on this cardigan. Just started a bit of sleeve. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
For stockinette week, I have this cowl which was designed to take advantage of yarn pooling. Super fun, straight stockinette with the occasional increase or decrease. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Went to the always fabulous Bold Fork Books tonight to hear Sheldon Simeon chat about his new cookbook.
The wear your knits theme has given me a chance for a bit of a humble brag. This is my Line sweater, pattern by Ann Weaver. The year I finished it, MDSW weekend was cool, much like this one, so I wore it. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
No. I mean, you do you, I guess. My mother passed away from lung cancer 5 years ago this week, so it's a no for me.
Redo, because wrong picture: 7 bookstores. 1 yarn store. 1 Science and 1 Tea Store. Came home with more books, cards, and tote bags than I left with. It was a good day. My feet are now on strike. Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Happy Local Yarn Store Day!
And purple week. This puzzle wrap was so fun and a great plan for some hemp I'd had in the stash for a while. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
Cat and I have made it back from the vet. She celebrated by patrolling to make sure everything was as we left it and then getting a snack before laying down for a rest.