Nora Howley
@norahowley.bsky.social
Knitter, 🧶 teacher, researcher, questioner
Independent researcher looking at the migration of Shetland wool and knitting to the US. Website www.knittingtales.com
Independent researcher looking at the migration of Shetland wool and knitting to the US. Website www.knittingtales.com
"A ship without a rudder is no worse off than an industry without a trade journal" The inaugural issues of Sweater News, December 1913
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"A ship without a rudder is no worse off than an industry without a trade journal" The inaugural issues of Sweater News, December 1913
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It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
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Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Not blaming anyone, but crying quietly as my copy of Math for Knitters by @kateatherley.bsky.social gets to the US, gets to NJ, then to DC (which is next to MD) and then gets sent back to NJ? Why?
November 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Not blaming anyone, but crying quietly as my copy of Math for Knitters by @kateatherley.bsky.social gets to the US, gets to NJ, then to DC (which is next to MD) and then gets sent back to NJ? Why?
The thread you didn’t know you needed today.
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The thread you didn’t know you needed today.
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“The [MFA] has reached a historic agreement with the known descendants of David Drake (also known as Dave the Potter) regarding two monumental stoneware vessels in the MFA’s collection that were made by the enslaved potter and poet…”
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Resolves Ownership of Works by Enslaved Artist David Drake
BOSTON (October 29, 2025)—The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has reached a historic agreement with the known descendants of David Drake (also k
www.mfa.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
“The [MFA] has reached a historic agreement with the known descendants of David Drake (also known as Dave the Potter) regarding two monumental stoneware vessels in the MFA’s collection that were made by the enslaved potter and poet…”
In other news my copy of Math for Knitters by @kateatherley.bsky.social has crossed the border
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In other news my copy of Math for Knitters by @kateatherley.bsky.social has crossed the border
Just a little reminder to the traveling public and airport staff. You know nothing about why I use a cane and when I need it. So stop presuming you do.
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Just a little reminder to the traveling public and airport staff. You know nothing about why I use a cane and when I need it. So stop presuming you do.
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Last week, hours before the start of Yom Kippur, Montgomery County State Senator Ben Kramer sent us a belittling diatribe, insulting his Jewish constituents and repeating debunked talking points from the Israeli government.
Read the letter and our response: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Read the letter and our response: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Last week, hours before the start of Yom Kippur, Montgomery County State Senator Ben Kramer sent us a belittling diatribe, insulting his Jewish constituents and repeating debunked talking points from the Israeli government.
Read the letter and our response: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Read the letter and our response: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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new from @kylietcheung.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com: recently, men have impersonated plainclothes ICE agents to assault women—only possible, she argues, because state agents commit violence with impunity.
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women
"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.
www.teenvogue.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
new from @kylietcheung.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com: recently, men have impersonated plainclothes ICE agents to assault women—only possible, she argues, because state agents commit violence with impunity.
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
The best
Shanah Tovah, New York City. Here's to a sweet and hopeful New Year.
September 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The best
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Our booksellers will lead a Busy World storytime on 9/21 @9:30am to celebrate! peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/scarry...
Kiddos in attendance will receive quarters on the house to test the machine and take home a free art print! **while supplies last**
Kiddos in attendance will receive quarters on the house to test the machine and take home a free art print! **while supplies last**
Richard Scarry Storytime
To celebrate our brand new Richard Scarry Art Print Vending Machine one of our booksellers will read classic Richard Scarry tales! All children in attendance will be provided with a chance to get a…
peoplesbooktakoma.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Our booksellers will lead a Busy World storytime on 9/21 @9:30am to celebrate! peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/scarry...
Kiddos in attendance will receive quarters on the house to test the machine and take home a free art print! **while supplies last**
Kiddos in attendance will receive quarters on the house to test the machine and take home a free art print! **while supplies last**
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Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Saturday and called on his party’s leadership to do the same, criticizing them for a delay that he said allowed President Trump to exploit Democratic divisions.
Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani
At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”
nyti.ms
September 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Saturday and called on his party’s leadership to do the same, criticizing them for a delay that he said allowed President Trump to exploit Democratic divisions.
Thank you @raskin.house.gov from a district 8 voter
Thank you @raskin.house.gov for the endorsement — and your courageous fight in Congress against Trump's authoritarianism.
“In these times, the Democratic Party needs to stick together with the maximum solidarity and focus."
“In these times, the Democratic Party needs to stick together with the maximum solidarity and focus."
September 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thank you @raskin.house.gov from a district 8 voter
#fashionhistory #textilehistory Does anyone recognize the Pershing stitch “ in knitting? Reference is from 1918.
September 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#fashionhistory #textilehistory Does anyone recognize the Pershing stitch “ in knitting? Reference is from 1918.
A lot has been written about the impact of new tariffs on wool yarn prices/availability in the US. 🧶This piece from Kellbourne Woolens offers a great overview. Also, the history of wool in the US has always been one of imports and tariffs.
kelbournewoolens.com/blogs/blog/t...
kelbournewoolens.com/blogs/blog/t...
Tariff Talk
Buckle up, y’all. It’s time for Tariff Talk. The Beginning: 2008-2017 Kelbourne Woolens was founded in August of 2008. Those of you old enough will remember the financial crisis that happened that mon...
kelbournewoolens.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A lot has been written about the impact of new tariffs on wool yarn prices/availability in the US. 🧶This piece from Kellbourne Woolens offers a great overview. Also, the history of wool in the US has always been one of imports and tariffs.
kelbournewoolens.com/blogs/blog/t...
kelbournewoolens.com/blogs/blog/t...
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If anyone has a podcast and would like to chat to me about my Math for Knitters book, LMK?
August 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If anyone has a podcast and would like to chat to me about my Math for Knitters book, LMK?
A great day out in NYC
August 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A great day out in NYC
Ordered mine, because it will be great.
MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social, breaks down the numbers behind knitting so you'll never be left guessing (or hyperventilating) again.
📣 Get 10% off earlybird pre-orders for a limited time!
shop.ninetenpublications.ca/products/mat...
More about the book 👇
📣 Get 10% off earlybird pre-orders for a limited time!
shop.ninetenpublications.ca/products/mat...
More about the book 👇
August 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ordered mine, because it will be great.
Okay, I confess, I would wear these.
Carriage boots #artbots #themet
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/101113
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/101113
August 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Okay, I confess, I would wear these.
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We are watching closely as the federal government broadcasts various threats to folks without homes in D.C. We want to be clear about a few things. 🧵
August 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We are watching closely as the federal government broadcasts various threats to folks without homes in D.C. We want to be clear about a few things. 🧵
This is a reminder to my mobility aid using self to Check the elevator status before you head to the metro.
August 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is a reminder to my mobility aid using self to Check the elevator status before you head to the metro.
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“I actually think the government is playing out a classic antisemitic routine... Blame it on the Jews — ‘The reason that all the research funding is gone is because of the Jews.’” forward.com/fast-forward...
Bard president Leon Botstein says Trump’s campaign against colleges follows ‘a classic antisemitic routine’
Botstein, born in 1946 in Europe to Holocaust survivors, has led the liberal arts college for 50 years.
forward.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“I actually think the government is playing out a classic antisemitic routine... Blame it on the Jews — ‘The reason that all the research funding is gone is because of the Jews.’” forward.com/fast-forward...
I have no idea the pattern in question, nor do I care, but this is such a good reminder to think before you cast on. And of how smart @kateatherley.bsky.social is.
Quiet voice: Seeing people getting excited about a new pattern. It's a top-down seamless raglan worked all over in cables... In alpaca. It's beautiful but goodness that garment would benefit from a seam or three for structure.
August 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I have no idea the pattern in question, nor do I care, but this is such a good reminder to think before you cast on. And of how smart @kateatherley.bsky.social is.