Kathy Fagan
@keffuffle.bsky.social
Pro-democracy. Retired. Did ESL w/ adult immigrants, IC design & mfg, profit & nonprofit radio. Now: volunteer for good govt, hubby of 40+ years, 2 black cats, Philly, knitting, golf, nature, nonviolence, systems thinker, my ism is “no isms", Autistic.
#FO #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Gave a knitted hat to my friend cuz she loved it. Later, she worried it might not be warm enough for a really wintry day. So I let her pick a color, ordered the yarn and made what I hope will be an “inner” cap. Thinking it would be cute if the lace stuck out a bit. 🙂
Gave a knitted hat to my friend cuz she loved it. Later, she worried it might not be warm enough for a really wintry day. So I let her pick a color, ordered the yarn and made what I hope will be an “inner” cap. Thinking it would be cute if the lace stuck out a bit. 🙂
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Figgie knows what’s coming … lots of ornaments to try and break!!
December 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Figgie knows what’s coming … lots of ornaments to try and break!!
Will I ever get back to #knitting my Big Softie sweater? Yes, but I need a stretch of quiet time to do the last bit of shaping! I want it done by Wednesday so I can do mindless stuff in the car on Thursday, ha ha!
Meanwhile, I’m making another hat. This is for a good friend, details later!
Meanwhile, I’m making another hat. This is for a good friend, details later!
December 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Will I ever get back to #knitting my Big Softie sweater? Yes, but I need a stretch of quiet time to do the last bit of shaping! I want it done by Wednesday so I can do mindless stuff in the car on Thursday, ha ha!
Meanwhile, I’m making another hat. This is for a good friend, details later!
Meanwhile, I’m making another hat. This is for a good friend, details later!
The sun sets on our first snowy day in #Philly ! Tonight’s low 16F, which will feel like 4F with the wind. Hoping everyone has a safe warm place to be over these next few days.
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The sun sets on our first snowy day in #Philly ! Tonight’s low 16F, which will feel like 4F with the wind. Hoping everyone has a safe warm place to be over these next few days.
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
A recent cardigan (button not added yet) and a 2008 baby cardigan which was a fun knit — one piece folded over and sewn together.
A recent cardigan (button not added yet) and a 2008 baby cardigan which was a fun knit — one piece folded over and sewn together.
December 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
A recent cardigan (button not added yet) and a 2008 baby cardigan which was a fun knit — one piece folded over and sewn together.
A recent cardigan (button not added yet) and a 2008 baby cardigan which was a fun knit — one piece folded over and sewn together.
He looks younger now than when he played that old banker in Mary Poppins. Happy birthday, Dick Van Dyke!
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
He looks younger now than when he played that old banker in Mary Poppins. Happy birthday, Dick Van Dyke!
If you’re old enough to remember watching original airings of Bonanza, the info below regarding the measles immunization may be of interest!
December 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you’re old enough to remember watching original airings of Bonanza, the info below regarding the measles immunization may be of interest!
#knitting #knitsky 🧶 #FO
The Picacho Peak hat is soaking now. (Pic is unblocked.) I enjoyed this knit, it was interesting enough while not being too complex for road knitting! Took a test run on an AM walk and it was warm enough for a non-windy moderate winter day. More info in alt txt.
The Picacho Peak hat is soaking now. (Pic is unblocked.) I enjoyed this knit, it was interesting enough while not being too complex for road knitting! Took a test run on an AM walk and it was warm enough for a non-windy moderate winter day. More info in alt txt.
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#knitting #knitsky 🧶
Winter’s here & I couldn’t find my favorite all-purpose hat — was very bummed. So, road trip project is a replacement. It’s cold so I dug out my Seriously Weatherproof Jacket and threw it in the car. Surprise! Later found my fave in a pocket! Deets in alt txt.
Winter’s here & I couldn’t find my favorite all-purpose hat — was very bummed. So, road trip project is a replacement. It’s cold so I dug out my Seriously Weatherproof Jacket and threw it in the car. Surprise! Later found my fave in a pocket! Deets in alt txt.
December 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you have temps close to 60 in late November and you live 5 minutes from a local golf course, you have to go walk 8 holes and enjoy it!
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
If you have temps close to 60 in late November and you live 5 minutes from a local golf course, you have to go walk 8 holes and enjoy it!
2/3 Military need to think out *now* what orders are likely illegal and decide how they will respond in those cases. It’s not easy. There are resources to support this important self-reflection. Below is info from the Military Law Task force. The QR code is to their FAQ on Refusing Illegal Orders.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
2/3 Military need to think out *now* what orders are likely illegal and decide how they will respond in those cases. It’s not easy. There are resources to support this important self-reflection. Below is info from the Military Law Task force. The QR code is to their FAQ on Refusing Illegal Orders.
I hope I get a lot done on my sweater during today’s Eagles v Cowboys game. I mean if it’s a romp, then I knit a bunch. But if I have to yell at the tv and wave my arms a lot, then not so much!
November 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I hope I get a lot done on my sweater during today’s Eagles v Cowboys game. I mean if it’s a romp, then I knit a bunch. But if I have to yell at the tv and wave my arms a lot, then not so much!
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Weekly theme: “Indy designers and dyers”. I want to highlight NW Philly’s Courtney Kelley & Kate Gagnon Osborn, founders & owners of Kelbourne Woolens, a values-based business. I’ve queued Kelly’s Seascale sweater in Kelbourne’s Germantown worsted! See alt txt.
Weekly theme: “Indy designers and dyers”. I want to highlight NW Philly’s Courtney Kelley & Kate Gagnon Osborn, founders & owners of Kelbourne Woolens, a values-based business. I’ve queued Kelly’s Seascale sweater in Kelbourne’s Germantown worsted! See alt txt.
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Weekly theme: “Indy designers and dyers”. I want to highlight NW Philly’s Courtney Kelley & Kate Gagnon Osborn, founders & owners of Kelbourne Woolens, a values-based business. I’ve queued Kelly’s Seascale sweater in Kelbourne’s Germantown worsted! See alt txt.
Weekly theme: “Indy designers and dyers”. I want to highlight NW Philly’s Courtney Kelley & Kate Gagnon Osborn, founders & owners of Kelbourne Woolens, a values-based business. I’ve queued Kelly’s Seascale sweater in Kelbourne’s Germantown worsted! See alt txt.
Totally agree! I thought it was interesting to get this automated report from the electric company after we had had our solar in place for a month. It may not be sending the message they think it is!
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Totally agree! I thought it was interesting to get this automated report from the electric company after we had had our solar in place for a month. It may not be sending the message they think it is!
Returned from a walk to dinner out to find that Mookie and Figgie had cornered a mouse. When it gets cold, mice like to come in. (Can’t blame them!) The kitties got to see how a mouse gets the container + postcard treatment and is transported outside. (We also need to find out how it got in, lol!)
November 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Returned from a walk to dinner out to find that Mookie and Figgie had cornered a mouse. When it gets cold, mice like to come in. (Can’t blame them!) The kitties got to see how a mouse gets the container + postcard treatment and is transported outside. (We also need to find out how it got in, lol!)
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
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Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
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Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
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