Isabelle
@itsisabelle.bsky.social
Chronically ill. Disabled. #ActuallyAutistic. ADHD. Very tired. Here for the pet pics and animal facts. She/her.
Having one of those days where my ambition wildly outruns my mental capacity: I somehow lost ground on the Whispering Whiskers Shawlette (www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...), I can't even break even.
So, it's time for a break. I'll get there, it just might not be today. And I'll learn a lot as I do.
So, it's time for a break. I'll get there, it just might not be today. And I'll learn a lot as I do.
Whispering Whiskers One Skein Shawlette pattern by Michelle Miller
The Whispering Whiskers Shawlette One Skein Shawl features individual paw prints knit into the main body of the shawl and is knit with Baah Yarn’s La Jolla sock. The shawlette only uses 304 yards of s...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Having one of those days where my ambition wildly outruns my mental capacity: I somehow lost ground on the Whispering Whiskers Shawlette (www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...), I can't even break even.
So, it's time for a break. I'll get there, it just might not be today. And I'll learn a lot as I do.
So, it's time for a break. I'll get there, it just might not be today. And I'll learn a lot as I do.
Update on purling vs knitting the garter edges:
Purling the edges seems to have given me a few extra centimeters in width at the bottom. And it's been pretty fun! (I learned how to Norwegian Purl for this!)
This is unblocked, of course. We'll have to wait and see how that goes.
🧶
Purling the edges seems to have given me a few extra centimeters in width at the bottom. And it's been pretty fun! (I learned how to Norwegian Purl for this!)
This is unblocked, of course. We'll have to wait and see how that goes.
🧶
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Update on purling vs knitting the garter edges:
Purling the edges seems to have given me a few extra centimeters in width at the bottom. And it's been pretty fun! (I learned how to Norwegian Purl for this!)
This is unblocked, of course. We'll have to wait and see how that goes.
🧶
Purling the edges seems to have given me a few extra centimeters in width at the bottom. And it's been pretty fun! (I learned how to Norwegian Purl for this!)
This is unblocked, of course. We'll have to wait and see how that goes.
🧶
Debating frogging my gothic lace cowl, again.
I'm four pattern repeats in, so I won't be losing that much.
I'm actually pretty happy with it?
But I just learned how to get a more elastic garter stitch edge, and I am tempted to try purling that. 🧶
www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/as...
I'm four pattern repeats in, so I won't be losing that much.
I'm actually pretty happy with it?
But I just learned how to get a more elastic garter stitch edge, and I am tempted to try purling that. 🧶
www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/as...
October 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Debating frogging my gothic lace cowl, again.
I'm four pattern repeats in, so I won't be losing that much.
I'm actually pretty happy with it?
But I just learned how to get a more elastic garter stitch edge, and I am tempted to try purling that. 🧶
www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/as...
I'm four pattern repeats in, so I won't be losing that much.
I'm actually pretty happy with it?
But I just learned how to get a more elastic garter stitch edge, and I am tempted to try purling that. 🧶
www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/as...
Blocked, and the ends woven in!
I can see imperfections, and room for improvement, but I learned a lot, and I am happy with the results. I would wear this out of the house. 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
I can see imperfections, and room for improvement, but I learned a lot, and I am happy with the results. I would wear this out of the house. 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
September 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Blocked, and the ends woven in!
I can see imperfections, and room for improvement, but I learned a lot, and I am happy with the results. I would wear this out of the house. 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
I can see imperfections, and room for improvement, but I learned a lot, and I am happy with the results. I would wear this out of the house. 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
The way I stuck the cable needle into this ball of yarn 🧶, I keep seeing an apple.
September 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The way I stuck the cable needle into this ball of yarn 🧶, I keep seeing an apple.
Yarn chicken, continued! 🧶
Binding off.
I already miss knitting this cowl. It was both incredibly boring, and perfectly relaxing, depending on the day.
I might start another one. Maybe a short one? Or, another long one.
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
Binding off.
I already miss knitting this cowl. It was both incredibly boring, and perfectly relaxing, depending on the day.
I might start another one. Maybe a short one? Or, another long one.
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
September 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Yarn chicken, continued! 🧶
Binding off.
I already miss knitting this cowl. It was both incredibly boring, and perfectly relaxing, depending on the day.
I might start another one. Maybe a short one? Or, another long one.
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
Binding off.
I already miss knitting this cowl. It was both incredibly boring, and perfectly relaxing, depending on the day.
I might start another one. Maybe a short one? Or, another long one.
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
Accidentally playing low stakes yarn chicken:
I have five or six rows of ribbing left on the Oats Cowl. 🧶
I am knitting my way through the remainder of the yarn ball from the barley hat, and I think I will be slightly short.
It's fine though, I have more yarn!
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
I have five or six rows of ribbing left on the Oats Cowl. 🧶
I am knitting my way through the remainder of the yarn ball from the barley hat, and I think I will be slightly short.
It's fine though, I have more yarn!
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
September 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Accidentally playing low stakes yarn chicken:
I have five or six rows of ribbing left on the Oats Cowl. 🧶
I am knitting my way through the remainder of the yarn ball from the barley hat, and I think I will be slightly short.
It's fine though, I have more yarn!
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
I have five or six rows of ribbing left on the Oats Cowl. 🧶
I am knitting my way through the remainder of the yarn ball from the barley hat, and I think I will be slightly short.
It's fine though, I have more yarn!
tincanknits.com/pattern/oats
Cutting marshmallow cereal bars with a cleaver is so far the most effective way I have come across.
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Cutting marshmallow cereal bars with a cleaver is so far the most effective way I have come across.
Reposted by Isabelle
Novavax news: A Sanofi rep said at ACIP this morning that it has begun shipping, and a Sanofi spokesman confirms that to me. This is in line with the company's statement last week that it would begin shipping this week.
September 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Novavax news: A Sanofi rep said at ACIP this morning that it has begun shipping, and a Sanofi spokesman confirms that to me. This is in line with the company's statement last week that it would begin shipping this week.
Reposted by Isabelle
The perfect fall knit, my new "Idris poncho". Yes, there is a matching sweater as well which was just recently published.
🍃🍂🍁 This pattern is free through 9/21. Enjoy~
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶
#justknitting #knit #knitsky #allthingsyarn #crochetandknitting #showmeyourknits #veganknitter
🍃🍂🍁 This pattern is free through 9/21. Enjoy~
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶
#justknitting #knit #knitsky #allthingsyarn #crochetandknitting #showmeyourknits #veganknitter
September 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The perfect fall knit, my new "Idris poncho". Yes, there is a matching sweater as well which was just recently published.
🍃🍂🍁 This pattern is free through 9/21. Enjoy~
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶
#justknitting #knit #knitsky #allthingsyarn #crochetandknitting #showmeyourknits #veganknitter
🍃🍂🍁 This pattern is free through 9/21. Enjoy~
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶
#justknitting #knit #knitsky #allthingsyarn #crochetandknitting #showmeyourknits #veganknitter
My dog has this small (for him) fuzzy black mat that I taught him to settle on. We call it his Settle Mat.
I recently gave it a brushing to remove the dog hair, because it was more gray than black, and put it on the floor because we were doing nose work.
He's been napping on it ever since.
I recently gave it a brushing to remove the dog hair, because it was more gray than black, and put it on the floor because we were doing nose work.
He's been napping on it ever since.
September 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My dog has this small (for him) fuzzy black mat that I taught him to settle on. We call it his Settle Mat.
I recently gave it a brushing to remove the dog hair, because it was more gray than black, and put it on the floor because we were doing nose work.
He's been napping on it ever since.
I recently gave it a brushing to remove the dog hair, because it was more gray than black, and put it on the floor because we were doing nose work.
He's been napping on it ever since.
Finished knitting my first hat! 🧶
I learned a lot, and it was fun :-)
It's Barley Worsted in Berroco Vintage, in Aurora. With a touch of dog hair.
tincanknits.com/pattern/barl...
I learned a lot, and it was fun :-)
It's Barley Worsted in Berroco Vintage, in Aurora. With a touch of dog hair.
tincanknits.com/pattern/barl...
September 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Finished knitting my first hat! 🧶
I learned a lot, and it was fun :-)
It's Barley Worsted in Berroco Vintage, in Aurora. With a touch of dog hair.
tincanknits.com/pattern/barl...
I learned a lot, and it was fun :-)
It's Barley Worsted in Berroco Vintage, in Aurora. With a touch of dog hair.
tincanknits.com/pattern/barl...
I made meatloaf, and used up most of my daily energy budget. In about 30 minutes of being upright.
I knew this would happen, and did it anyway. It's a trade-off. I freeze most of it, and microwave it as I need food, so my meals for the rest of the week are much lower effort.
I knew this would happen, and did it anyway. It's a trade-off. I freeze most of it, and microwave it as I need food, so my meals for the rest of the week are much lower effort.
August 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I made meatloaf, and used up most of my daily energy budget. In about 30 minutes of being upright.
I knew this would happen, and did it anyway. It's a trade-off. I freeze most of it, and microwave it as I need food, so my meals for the rest of the week are much lower effort.
I knew this would happen, and did it anyway. It's a trade-off. I freeze most of it, and microwave it as I need food, so my meals for the rest of the week are much lower effort.
I have been freezing cooked quinoa in a silicone butter stick mold, and I would recommend this, if it's within the energy budget.
For me, it's just the right amount to add to the other bits of things I try to keep in the freezer, to turn it into a reasonable meal.
#ChronicIllness
For me, it's just the right amount to add to the other bits of things I try to keep in the freezer, to turn it into a reasonable meal.
#ChronicIllness
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I have been freezing cooked quinoa in a silicone butter stick mold, and I would recommend this, if it's within the energy budget.
For me, it's just the right amount to add to the other bits of things I try to keep in the freezer, to turn it into a reasonable meal.
#ChronicIllness
For me, it's just the right amount to add to the other bits of things I try to keep in the freezer, to turn it into a reasonable meal.
#ChronicIllness
I am trying out a new freezing strategy for my food: I have this silicone butter stick tray, and I filled it with cooked quinoa.
So far, it seems to be helpful.
Given my current issues, it seems to be just the right amount to add to my other frozen bits and pieces, to create a coherent meal.
So far, it seems to be helpful.
Given my current issues, it seems to be just the right amount to add to my other frozen bits and pieces, to create a coherent meal.
August 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I am trying out a new freezing strategy for my food: I have this silicone butter stick tray, and I filled it with cooked quinoa.
So far, it seems to be helpful.
Given my current issues, it seems to be just the right amount to add to my other frozen bits and pieces, to create a coherent meal.
So far, it seems to be helpful.
Given my current issues, it seems to be just the right amount to add to my other frozen bits and pieces, to create a coherent meal.
Made irresponsible choices, and started knitting a bobble sheep 🧶: www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/...
Bobble Sheep Pillow in Super Soft Merino
I guess it isn’t surprising that a knitter has an affinity for sheep. Obviously, some…
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August 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Made irresponsible choices, and started knitting a bobble sheep 🧶: www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/...
My arms and elbows don't hurt at this very moment, so my impulsive brain is saying quick! Let's finish the hat before anyone notices! (Anyone: my elbows and arms)
I am not going to do that.
I will be sensible and reasonable and take at least one more rest day. Then, I will restart the exercises.
I am not going to do that.
I will be sensible and reasonable and take at least one more rest day. Then, I will restart the exercises.
July 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
My arms and elbows don't hurt at this very moment, so my impulsive brain is saying quick! Let's finish the hat before anyone notices! (Anyone: my elbows and arms)
I am not going to do that.
I will be sensible and reasonable and take at least one more rest day. Then, I will restart the exercises.
I am not going to do that.
I will be sensible and reasonable and take at least one more rest day. Then, I will restart the exercises.
These stretches and exercises seem to be helping me, who keeps getting injured from knitting 🧶.
Some of these were already known to me and in the daily rotation, but this adds a few, and gives good descriptions and gifs to illustrate.
www.newwaveknitting.com/blog-posts/t...
Some of these were already known to me and in the daily rotation, but this adds a few, and gives good descriptions and gifs to illustrate.
www.newwaveknitting.com/blog-posts/t...
The Best Stretches and Strengthening Exercises for Knitters — New Wave Knitting
We may joke about the horror of sleeve island, but a knitter’s true nightmare is far worse: not being able to knit.
www.newwaveknitting.com
July 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
These stretches and exercises seem to be helping me, who keeps getting injured from knitting 🧶.
Some of these were already known to me and in the daily rotation, but this adds a few, and gives good descriptions and gifs to illustrate.
www.newwaveknitting.com/blog-posts/t...
Some of these were already known to me and in the daily rotation, but this adds a few, and gives good descriptions and gifs to illustrate.
www.newwaveknitting.com/blog-posts/t...
I think I had my first (remembered) dreams involving compression gear last night.
My various diagnoses usually infiltrate my dreams eventually, I am not sure what the criteria are for them to get through to that level though.
Might just be because I have been thinking about clothes a lot recently.
My various diagnoses usually infiltrate my dreams eventually, I am not sure what the criteria are for them to get through to that level though.
Might just be because I have been thinking about clothes a lot recently.
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I think I had my first (remembered) dreams involving compression gear last night.
My various diagnoses usually infiltrate my dreams eventually, I am not sure what the criteria are for them to get through to that level though.
Might just be because I have been thinking about clothes a lot recently.
My various diagnoses usually infiltrate my dreams eventually, I am not sure what the criteria are for them to get through to that level though.
Might just be because I have been thinking about clothes a lot recently.
Dog heard me on the phone. Dog materialized out of the ether, and is now sleeping on my legs.
July 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dog heard me on the phone. Dog materialized out of the ether, and is now sleeping on my legs.
Turned up the fan on the AC.
The dog immediately appeared in front of it, and is already napping.
The dog immediately appeared in front of it, and is already napping.
July 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Turned up the fan on the AC.
The dog immediately appeared in front of it, and is already napping.
The dog immediately appeared in front of it, and is already napping.
Learning how to knit gauge swatches because my gothic lace cowl looks a lot less dense than the photos. So it's time to see if I should be using a smaller needle size? 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/goth...
tincanknits.com/pattern/goth...
Gothic Lace Cowl
Learn to knit lace! Reminiscent of the arched windows of gothic cathedrals, this simple lace pattern is repetitive, rhythmic and symmetrical, making it perfect for beginner lace knitters.
tincanknits.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Learning how to knit gauge swatches because my gothic lace cowl looks a lot less dense than the photos. So it's time to see if I should be using a smaller needle size? 🧶
tincanknits.com/pattern/goth...
tincanknits.com/pattern/goth...
I really enjoy these blondies, but I can't get a consistent result. Sometimes they are gooey, sometimes fudgey, and sometimes cakey. I don't mind the variety, I just wish I knew what was causing it. So that I can do it on purpose.
www.seriouseats.com/gluten-free-...
www.seriouseats.com/gluten-free-...
Gluten-Free Tuesday: Maple Blondies Recipe
I used "Grade B" maple syrup in the blondies. This dark grade of maple syrup has a more robust flavor than the more common Grade A. If you can't find Grade B in your area, don't fret. Grade A works we...
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June 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I really enjoy these blondies, but I can't get a consistent result. Sometimes they are gooey, sometimes fudgey, and sometimes cakey. I don't mind the variety, I just wish I knew what was causing it. So that I can do it on purpose.
www.seriouseats.com/gluten-free-...
www.seriouseats.com/gluten-free-...
Reposted by Isabelle
"It’s hard to know just how far back the link between knitting, sewing, and politics goes, but according to Liz Kristan, a librarian and self-proclaimed knitting historian, it goes pretty far ..." 👉 buff.ly/0sugGk3 via @teenvogue.com #knitting #history
June 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"It’s hard to know just how far back the link between knitting, sewing, and politics goes, but according to Liz Kristan, a librarian and self-proclaimed knitting historian, it goes pretty far ..." 👉 buff.ly/0sugGk3 via @teenvogue.com #knitting #history
Another five weeks, and the recurring calendar reminder to give the dog his heartworm/flea/tick prevention has once again been the only reason that I remembered to do so on schedule.
ADHD is buckets of fun, but google calendar helps.
ADHD is buckets of fun, but google calendar helps.
May 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Another five weeks, and the recurring calendar reminder to give the dog his heartworm/flea/tick prevention has once again been the only reason that I remembered to do so on schedule.
ADHD is buckets of fun, but google calendar helps.
ADHD is buckets of fun, but google calendar helps.