MJM
@alwayscastingon.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🐵🙈🙉🙊 | Gen X | Widow | Mother | #Knitter 🧶 | #Spinner | Sometimes #Crochet | #Coffee Drinker | Introvert | Owned by my Doberman and two black cats | Non-Partisan | #ISFJ |🌈ally |✊🏻| ⚖️♎| Left-Handed & Sinister | Heathen |
Pinned
MJM
@alwayscastingon.bsky.social
· Jan 23
My banner photo is a lovely wrap I knit called Between the Dragon and His Wrap by designer Kathleen Sperling.
Current spin is a hand-dyed natural grey merino. Such a smooth easy spin. Just lovely. I have 3 @ 115 grams to make a 3-ply. Aiming for fingering to sport. It will be interesting to see this plied. #handspinning #chaoticfibres #EEW6 #handspun
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Current spin is a hand-dyed natural grey merino. Such a smooth easy spin. Just lovely. I have 3 @ 115 grams to make a 3-ply. Aiming for fingering to sport. It will be interesting to see this plied. #handspinning #chaoticfibres #EEW6 #handspun
Finished two quick spins. I love them both. Fibre is hand-dyed by my nikkislipp on Etsy. These are awesome, fun 4oz. combos. Both almost the same yardage @ 267yds & 260yds. Both sport weight. I'm thinking they will knit up into nice simple cowls. #handspinning #handspun #EEW6 #fibre #handspunyarn
September 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Finished two quick spins. I love them both. Fibre is hand-dyed by my nikkislipp on Etsy. These are awesome, fun 4oz. combos. Both almost the same yardage @ 267yds & 260yds. Both sport weight. I'm thinking they will knit up into nice simple cowls. #handspinning #handspun #EEW6 #fibre #handspunyarn
I haven't watched yet, but it looks interesting. #knit #Knitsky #crafting #KnittngFeed #yarn #craftlovers #crochet #crochetingfeed #spinning #handspinning
August 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I haven't watched yet, but it looks interesting. #knit #Knitsky #crafting #KnittngFeed #yarn #craftlovers #crochet #crochetingfeed #spinning #handspinning
A little spinning is beginning to happen again. This handspun is a 2-ply @ 487 yards/200grams. Fibre is South American Wool/Viscose Blend purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspunyarn #handspun #handspinning #EEW6.1 #onthemend
August 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A little spinning is beginning to happen again. This handspun is a 2-ply @ 487 yards/200grams. Fibre is South American Wool/Viscose Blend purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspunyarn #handspun #handspinning #EEW6.1 #onthemend
This past Thursday I had 20 staples removed and only some of the stitches. Doc decided that the centre section needed more healing and put me on antibiotics. The swelling is still incredible, but it's only been 2.5 weeks since surgery. I do feel like #handspinning now, though...maybe even #knitting
July 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This past Thursday I had 20 staples removed and only some of the stitches. Doc decided that the centre section needed more healing and put me on antibiotics. The swelling is still incredible, but it's only been 2.5 weeks since surgery. I do feel like #handspinning now, though...maybe even #knitting
I was really looking forward to this year’s #tourdefleece but I broke my stupid leg last Saturday. A tibial plateau fracture, no less. Had surgery late Tuesday night. 1 plate and 2 screws, I’m told. Non weight bearing for 6-8 weeks. 😣 Have fun fellow spinners. #handspinning #tourdefleece2025
July 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I was really looking forward to this year’s #tourdefleece but I broke my stupid leg last Saturday. A tibial plateau fracture, no less. Had surgery late Tuesday night. 1 plate and 2 screws, I’m told. Non weight bearing for 6-8 weeks. 😣 Have fun fellow spinners. #handspinning #tourdefleece2025
Did somebody say, "coffee?" Love it. Must knit it.
#knitting #ravelry #knitsky #blueskyknit
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#knitting #ravelry #knitsky #blueskyknit
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Coffee Lovers' Sweater pattern by Tomomi Yoshimoto
This pattern is 20% off at $4.80
www.ravelry.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Did somebody say, "coffee?" Love it. Must knit it.
#knitting #ravelry #knitsky #blueskyknit
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#knitting #ravelry #knitsky #blueskyknit
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
I spun a sample weighing 27 grams @ 16wpi and approx. 92 yards (which should give me approx. 1,545 ypp) to swatch for the sweater intended for this fibre. A fingering two-ply (one ply of Ashford merino/silk Sorbet and one ply of Ashford merino/silk in Vanilla) I wanted to avoid possible muddiness.
May 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I spun a sample weighing 27 grams @ 16wpi and approx. 92 yards (which should give me approx. 1,545 ypp) to swatch for the sweater intended for this fibre. A fingering two-ply (one ply of Ashford merino/silk Sorbet and one ply of Ashford merino/silk in Vanilla) I wanted to avoid possible muddiness.
May 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Note to self. Tour de Fleece starts Saturday, July 05, 2025 and runs until Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Before the event starts: Finish the tweed spin your sister has laid claim to. Swatch the sweater spin (10g each colour) to make sure it's a go.
Before the event starts: Finish the tweed spin your sister has laid claim to. Swatch the sweater spin (10g each colour) to make sure it's a go.
May 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Note to self. Tour de Fleece starts Saturday, July 05, 2025 and runs until Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Before the event starts: Finish the tweed spin your sister has laid claim to. Swatch the sweater spin (10g each colour) to make sure it's a go.
Before the event starts: Finish the tweed spin your sister has laid claim to. Swatch the sweater spin (10g each colour) to make sure it's a go.
I need to say this because it's beyond irritating from several comments I've read. The new Pope isn't about the USA. It's about the Vatican choosing a spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church whom happens to be American. He serves all.
May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I need to say this because it's beyond irritating from several comments I've read. The new Pope isn't about the USA. It's about the Vatican choosing a spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church whom happens to be American. He serves all.
Some good news for a change! 👍
Mark Carney & Canada Get Great News On Canadian Trade Even With Tariffs!
YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Some good news for a change! 👍
A certain person knows how to make me feel like a worthless human. My life was destroyed in 2024. I'm trying my best. Sorry it's not good enough. I know what needs to happen. Instead of reminding me of why it needs to happen, offer me some encouragement and emotional support. I'm all alone in this.
April 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A certain person knows how to make me feel like a worthless human. My life was destroyed in 2024. I'm trying my best. Sorry it's not good enough. I know what needs to happen. Instead of reminding me of why it needs to happen, offer me some encouragement and emotional support. I'm all alone in this.
Reposted by MJM
LOL...good one! BTW: Where's Rudy? He's one of best examples of the cost of being a Felon Trump loyalist until your brand of loyalty is no longer needed.
The only thing that trickled down during Trump’s administration was Rudy’s hair dye.
April 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
LOL...good one! BTW: Where's Rudy? He's one of best examples of the cost of being a Felon Trump loyalist until your brand of loyalty is no longer needed.
My first EEW 6.1 spin. 2-ply @ 604 yards & 262 grams. Northern Lights roving, colour Grape Jelly that sat in my stash since 2008. 😬 I didn’t know if I would like spinning on an e-spinner, but I love it. #handspunyarn #handspinning #eewspinning #espinners
March 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My first EEW 6.1 spin. 2-ply @ 604 yards & 262 grams. Northern Lights roving, colour Grape Jelly that sat in my stash since 2008. 😬 I didn’t know if I would like spinning on an e-spinner, but I love it. #handspunyarn #handspinning #eewspinning #espinners
A new tweed spin on this rainy Saturday morn. Fibre purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspinning #handspun
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A new tweed spin on this rainy Saturday morn. Fibre purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspinning #handspun
Reposted by MJM
There is a testknit call open in my Ravelry group. Would you like to testknit my shawl pattern?
www.ravelry.com/discuss/koto...
www.ravelry.com/discuss/koto...
March 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
There is a testknit call open in my Ravelry group. Would you like to testknit my shawl pattern?
www.ravelry.com/discuss/koto...
www.ravelry.com/discuss/koto...
I have three spinning wheels. An Ashford Traveller DD set up for plying. My main wheel and baby, a Majacraft Suzie Pro and my newest to the family, an EEW 6.1. Why am I eyeing Turkish spindles? 🤨
#handspinningrabbithole #handspinning #spinningtools
#handspinningrabbithole #handspinning #spinningtools
March 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I have three spinning wheels. An Ashford Traveller DD set up for plying. My main wheel and baby, a Majacraft Suzie Pro and my newest to the family, an EEW 6.1. Why am I eyeing Turkish spindles? 🤨
#handspinningrabbithole #handspinning #spinningtools
#handspinningrabbithole #handspinning #spinningtools
Decisions, decisions. Start a large sweater quantity spin or a couple of quick spins? I'm a Libra. I can hem and haw on this for the rest of my life. 😂
I have Ashford Merino/Silk for my sweater spin. Each to be plied together. Resulting yarn to be held together with Estelle Yarns lace weight
I have Ashford Merino/Silk for my sweater spin. Each to be plied together. Resulting yarn to be held together with Estelle Yarns lace weight
March 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Decisions, decisions. Start a large sweater quantity spin or a couple of quick spins? I'm a Libra. I can hem and haw on this for the rest of my life. 😂
I have Ashford Merino/Silk for my sweater spin. Each to be plied together. Resulting yarn to be held together with Estelle Yarns lace weight
I have Ashford Merino/Silk for my sweater spin. Each to be plied together. Resulting yarn to be held together with Estelle Yarns lace weight
Reposted by MJM
Done and so pleased! 3-ply fingering weight. 204g/520 yards @ 16wpi. Fibre is SW Merino. Purchased from Nikkislipp on Etsy in the colour Reaching Across the Universe/Gradient. Pre-set photos. #handspinning #handspun #handspunyarn #fibrearts
March 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Done and so pleased! 3-ply fingering weight. 204g/520 yards @ 16wpi. Fibre is SW Merino. Purchased from Nikkislipp on Etsy in the colour Reaching Across the Universe/Gradient. Pre-set photos. #handspinning #handspun #handspunyarn #fibrearts
Reposted by MJM
No one knows why the tariff from the USA exist.
PM Trudeau is right, this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty.
At a minimum, it is a test. At most, it is an all out economic assault to weaken our will for annexation.
Let me put it in a word that Trump and team will understand.
PM Trudeau is right, this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty.
At a minimum, it is a test. At most, it is an all out economic assault to weaken our will for annexation.
Let me put it in a word that Trump and team will understand.
a man in a suit and tie is surrounded by rain drops and the word nyet is written in red
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is surrounded by rain drops and the word nyet is written in red
media.tenor.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
No one knows why the tariff from the USA exist.
PM Trudeau is right, this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty.
At a minimum, it is a test. At most, it is an all out economic assault to weaken our will for annexation.
Let me put it in a word that Trump and team will understand.
PM Trudeau is right, this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty.
At a minimum, it is a test. At most, it is an all out economic assault to weaken our will for annexation.
Let me put it in a word that Trump and team will understand.