Freyalyn
@freyalyn.bsky.social
Folklore, history, textiles ancient and modern, archaeology, nature, spinning and knitting teacher, dyer. Pretty keen on breadmaking too.
Yorkshire, UK.
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
Yorkshire, UK.
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
Pinned
Freyalyn
@freyalyn.bsky.social
· Nov 15
I have made more than a few of these little bunny hoodie and ganseys; happy to accept commissions, pick your colour and pattern!
Includes squeaky white bunny! And usually handspun yarn.
Includes squeaky white bunny! And usually handspun yarn.
Lots of interesting and completely factual discussion in this thread
Serious question (yes, it can happen):
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Lots of interesting and completely factual discussion in this thread
Scotia discovering llamas
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Scotia discovering llamas
The sofa's a bit full...
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The sofa's a bit full...
Useful!
Here’s a quick tip for counting the rows between cables when you lose track! I find a double-pointed needle works great for this.
How do you keep track, #knitsky? #tiptuesday
How do you keep track, #knitsky? #tiptuesday
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Useful!
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Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
Shabana Mahmood asks MPs to stop mentioning Tommy Robinson's name (in relation to his support for her policies) as "he doesn't even think I am English. I find that offensive."
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
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Welsh social reformer Robert Owen died on this day 1858, aged 86. At 21, became manager of Manchester's Piccadilly Mill, where he ran an enlightened regime, joined the Literary and Philosophical Society. Later carried the principles into model community at New Lanark, Scotland.
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Welsh social reformer Robert Owen died on this day 1858, aged 86. At 21, became manager of Manchester's Piccadilly Mill, where he ran an enlightened regime, joined the Literary and Philosophical Society. Later carried the principles into model community at New Lanark, Scotland.
It is perfectly possible to hand-knit a functional swimming costume. But it takes the right yarn, firm knitting, and enough time. #GameOfWool
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
The Call of the Sea pattern by Susan Crawford
AS FEATURED IN THE BBC DOCUMENTARY-KNITTING’S GOLDEN AGE
www.ravelry.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It is perfectly possible to hand-knit a functional swimming costume. But it takes the right yarn, firm knitting, and enough time. #GameOfWool
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
I really wish someone would comment on how hard knitting and crocheting with such thick yarn and enormous needles/hooks is on hands, wrists and shoulders.
And also the implication that they are sat still knitting for 12 hours without a break.
Health-wise, it's appalling.
#GameOfWool
And also the implication that they are sat still knitting for 12 hours without a break.
Health-wise, it's appalling.
#GameOfWool
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I really wish someone would comment on how hard knitting and crocheting with such thick yarn and enormous needles/hooks is on hands, wrists and shoulders.
And also the implication that they are sat still knitting for 12 hours without a break.
Health-wise, it's appalling.
#GameOfWool
And also the implication that they are sat still knitting for 12 hours without a break.
Health-wise, it's appalling.
#GameOfWool
Oh FFS (which I seem to be saying a lot regarding this)! Tonight's Game of Wool is doing the old chestnut of wool swimwear. Those of us of a certain age or older can remember how poorly handknitted (or crocheted) swimwear performs under wet conditions.
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oh FFS (which I seem to be saying a lot regarding this)! Tonight's Game of Wool is doing the old chestnut of wool swimwear. Those of us of a certain age or older can remember how poorly handknitted (or crocheted) swimwear performs under wet conditions.
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🧵 Game of Wool on channel 4, uses Rowan yarn.
Rowan is owned by Lion Group, one of those gross private equity vultures who ruin everything they touch. The entire show is an advertising op for them. Try knitting using our shit products, our shit patterns they say.
All profit. No heart. 1/3
Rowan is owned by Lion Group, one of those gross private equity vultures who ruin everything they touch. The entire show is an advertising op for them. Try knitting using our shit products, our shit patterns they say.
All profit. No heart. 1/3
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🧵 Game of Wool on channel 4, uses Rowan yarn.
Rowan is owned by Lion Group, one of those gross private equity vultures who ruin everything they touch. The entire show is an advertising op for them. Try knitting using our shit products, our shit patterns they say.
All profit. No heart. 1/3
Rowan is owned by Lion Group, one of those gross private equity vultures who ruin everything they touch. The entire show is an advertising op for them. Try knitting using our shit products, our shit patterns they say.
All profit. No heart. 1/3
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I loathe and despise the orange one, but even *I* didn’t know about these unconscionable actions. PLEASE REPOST WIDELY.
November 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I loathe and despise the orange one, but even *I* didn’t know about these unconscionable actions. PLEASE REPOST WIDELY.
But also very impressed at the matching owl and shirt.
That face you make when you get busted for murdering a vole and the evidence is splattered all over your bill but you’re so drunk with blood lust you don’t even care
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
But also very impressed at the matching owl and shirt.
Another wasted opportunity, like so many these days. I suppose the investors aren't interested in making tv/film good enough to stand the test of time. This one won't.
The sacrifices I make...
I watched episode one of the new Robin Hood series.
You can read my review here;
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/15/t...
or here;
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/tv-review-...
A few highlights in this short thread.
I watched episode one of the new Robin Hood series.
You can read my review here;
fakehistoryhunter.net/2025/11/15/t...
or here;
fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/tv-review-...
A few highlights in this short thread.
TV review: ‘Robin Hood’, episode 1 (2025)
Before you start, yes, I know, the story of Robin Hood is mostly a myth, a legend, so those who tell that story get a bit more freedom, yes.But the writers, set designer & director all have cho…
fakehistoryhunter.net
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Another wasted opportunity, like so many these days. I suppose the investors aren't interested in making tv/film good enough to stand the test of time. This one won't.
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When dust looks at you.
As a glass painter I work with dust, which I fire in my kiln. Sometimes I surprise myself, as today, from the intensity of the Green Man’s gaze.
As a glass painter I work with dust, which I fire in my kiln. Sometimes I surprise myself, as today, from the intensity of the Green Man’s gaze.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When dust looks at you.
As a glass painter I work with dust, which I fire in my kiln. Sometimes I surprise myself, as today, from the intensity of the Green Man’s gaze.
As a glass painter I work with dust, which I fire in my kiln. Sometimes I surprise myself, as today, from the intensity of the Green Man’s gaze.
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To be fair he’s been the biggest bait and switch Prime minister this country has ever seen. Promises were dropped (eg Levison), Tory policy that should’ve been dropped (pursuing the disabled and poor rather than the mega rich) were fervently pursued, and a human rights lawyer trashed trans rights.
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
To be fair he’s been the biggest bait and switch Prime minister this country has ever seen. Promises were dropped (eg Levison), Tory policy that should’ve been dropped (pursuing the disabled and poor rather than the mega rich) were fervently pursued, and a human rights lawyer trashed trans rights.
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I also kinda think old people in general but old men absolutely do not understand how much watching what was done to Monica Lewinsky radicalized a lot of younger Gen X/older millennial women. I don’t think I know a single person under like 55 who would save his ass. Take them all down.
I know this is hard for a lot of politicians and pundits to understand since so many of them are senior citizens, but we have three whole generations of American voters (X, Millennial, Z) who do not give a damn about Bill Clinton. He has no stans out here.
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I also kinda think old people in general but old men absolutely do not understand how much watching what was done to Monica Lewinsky radicalized a lot of younger Gen X/older millennial women. I don’t think I know a single person under like 55 who would save his ass. Take them all down.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
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Thanks to everyone sharing this post, and indulging my optimist's experiment to see if a book completely ignored by the literary establishment, written by an author with no famous friends and released by a small publisher, with no big marketing budget behind it, can float solely on word of mouth.
Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Thanks to everyone sharing this post, and indulging my optimist's experiment to see if a book completely ignored by the literary establishment, written by an author with no famous friends and released by a small publisher, with no big marketing budget behind it, can float solely on word of mouth.
This is absolutely true. And we know there's an appetite for watching skilled people make beautiful things.
Game of Wool is frustrating - and I have similar feeling about the same format with sewing/pottery/baking. I like these shows but I want to see people do things brilliantly, not bodging their way through because of time. Give them longer and let me enjoy beautiful things. I don’t need the drama 😂
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This is absolutely true. And we know there's an appetite for watching skilled people make beautiful things.
Excellent point too. #GameOfWool
Another disservice Game of Wool is doing commissionable knitwear designers is the misrepresentation of the time it takes to knit at a professional level. I can't imagine how many are now going to hear "Your hourly rate is fine because this colorwork sweater is only going to take 12 hours, right?" 🧶
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Excellent point too. #GameOfWool
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People: The beauty of nature reminds us that wildlife isn't local, it's global and we share it with the world, a delicate connection that needs care. Vulnerable creatures like these give the entire area its appeal & wonder.
Irish Times: fuck these ugly honking swans, our friends want money.
Irish Times: fuck these ugly honking swans, our friends want money.
Brent geese put paid to 580 Dublin apartments
Brent geese put paid to 580 Dublin apartments
An Coimisiún Pleanála refuses planning permission for scheme near St Anne’s Park
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
People: The beauty of nature reminds us that wildlife isn't local, it's global and we share it with the world, a delicate connection that needs care. Vulnerable creatures like these give the entire area its appeal & wonder.
Irish Times: fuck these ugly honking swans, our friends want money.
Irish Times: fuck these ugly honking swans, our friends want money.
We've had Scotia for half her life now. Eight weeks old to four months old. From a puppy to a small housewolf.
#NorthernInuit
#NorthernInuit
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We've had Scotia for half her life now. Eight weeks old to four months old. From a puppy to a small housewolf.
#NorthernInuit
#NorthernInuit
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Thursday plans:
🖼️ Sarah Lynne
🖼️ Sarah Lynne
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Thursday plans:
🖼️ Sarah Lynne
🖼️ Sarah Lynne
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It ys onlye Gen AI if it ys from the Gen AI regioun of Fraunce, otherwyse it ys just sparklinge plagiarism.
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It ys onlye Gen AI if it ys from the Gen AI regioun of Fraunce, otherwyse it ys just sparklinge plagiarism.
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Anyone not in the UK wanting to watch #GameOfWool, someone's uploaded the episodes on YouTube 🧶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OT1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OT1...
Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter - S01 E01: Our knitters take on their first challenge
YouTube video by Tera Kerry
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Anyone not in the UK wanting to watch #GameOfWool, someone's uploaded the episodes on YouTube 🧶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OT1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OT1...