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Mrs Buttons
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Distinctly Different Designs 🐑, Yorkshire🏵️, UK.
Passionate Knitter🧶, Knitwear Designer🧣, occasional dressmaker👗, AuDHD and distinctly neurospicy 😆🐞♾️

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Mrs Buttons @mrsbuttonsknits.bsky.social · Mar 4
Hello! That’s me in my Seaside Cardigan, a design inspired by the famous beach huts at Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK.

You can find all my knitting knitting patterns on

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Picture of a woman with short hair wearing a knitted cardigan on a sandy beach looking out towards the sea. The cardigan mimics the seaside with rainbow coloured beachhuts on blue skies along the shoulder yoke, standing on a sandy beach with blue waves lapping on the shore and the body and sleeves of the cardigan in shades of aqua yarn in a wavy stitch pattern.
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What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
(Jean-Jacques Rousseau)
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? (Jean-Jacques Rousseau) From Finch: self-care pet
July 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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This is an early Christian cross at Maughold, Island of Man, a so-called Celtic Cross (although that’s historically not accurate). I always wondered how to turn that into knitting 🧐🤓

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #celticcross #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of an early Christian cross in stone, often erroneously called a Celtic Cross. Quick explanation: The Celts lived centuries before Christianisation. The cross is missing about a quarter of its right-hand side. The top consists of a circle within which there is a cross shape, the bottom of which extends down more than the circle’s height. The cross itself is made of a Celtic knotted pattern. At the side of the cross stem, however, are depicted figures from Viking mythology. These early Christians obviously preferred to hedge their bets. The cross is placed under a lean-to shelter with wooden pillars which is open to the elements at the left. In the background many more such crosses are visible, lined up in two rows on the right against the wall of the shelter.
July 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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When I knit for the alpaca farm, I can never decide if I like the dyed colours better or the natural ones.
What’s your favourite?

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of six bobble beanies in six different colours: mustard yellow, fuchsia magenta, mid blue, natural tan, natural brown and natural black. There is a sheriff star at the front right which says Sheriff Alpacas and has the outlines of an alpaca with her cria above the writing, all in the centre circle of the sheriff star. The knitted beanies are made out of pure alpaca wool grown on the Sheriff Alpacas farm.
July 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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My knitting chair seems to be otherwise occupied 🧸😆🧶
Trevor says he’s only keeping the seat until I have finished my computer work.

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of a sloped attic window with blue sky and perfect summer clouds, below a blue seat with cushions in front of which is sitting a large teddy bear. The bear is called Trevor and is wearing a blue knitted sweater. There is a blue and white striped curtain on the left of the window and the sunshine is streaming through the window.
July 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We’ve had two heatwaves, so what does a dedicated knitter do?
Knit woolly hats, of course! 😆🧶

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of six bobble beanies in six different colours: mustard yellow, fuchsia magenta, mid blue, natural tan, natural brown and natural black. There is a sheriff star in the centre which says Sheriff Alpacas and has the outlines of an alpaca with her cria above the writing, all in the centre circle of the sheriff star. The knitted beanies are made out of pure alpaca wool grown on the Sheriff Alpacas farm.
July 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Slowly catching up with my social media. The last three months were a bit very busy in the real world.

Last Friday, wonderful Organ Recitals with Philip Moore, Emeritus York Minster Organist in Hovingham, Slingsby & Barton-le-Street.

#music #organmusic #northyorkshirewolds #churchorgan
Stone-carving of a church door post in Barton-le-Street, North Yorkshire Wolds. The top carving depicts an angel with a lute, the bottom carving is an ornamental abstract with curly ropes and shell-like flowers. On the very right is a beaded, twisted column. Philip Moore, Emeritus York Minster Organist in front of the organ case at Hovingham, North Yorkshire Wolds. The organ case and double-manual console is made from simple unadorned pine. The bottoms of the painted front prospect pipes are showing above the console. The pipes are painted alternately in light blue and red with lots of abstract gold ornamentation.
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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I don’t think I have introduced my fluffy knitting helpers. May I introduce Trevor? He’s very squishy and great to test out a model. He’s also a great comfort with hugs when it’s frogging time!

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Description: Photo of a large, fluffy, dark brown teddy bear sitting down. In his right paw he holds a ball or skein of red yarn and he has a set of double-pointed needles tucked under his left arm.
June 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It’s a strange world for knitters: we’re having a heatwave 🥵 and I’m knitting bobble beanies 🥶for the wonderful Sheriff Alpacas farm.

Anyone else who has started their Christmas knitting🎄? 🧶

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Four knitted bobble beanies on a black background with a sheriff star in the foreground which says Sheriff Alpacas and has the outlines of an alpaca with her cria above the writing, all in the centre circle of the sheriff star. The knitted beanies are made out of pure alpaca wool grown on the Sheriff Alpacas farm. They are in four different colours: natural undyed chocolate brown and tan and two in dyed colours of a fuchsia magenta and a warm mustard yellow.
June 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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It’s Pride Month in June and today was the Pride March in York, Yorkshire, UK.
Let’s celebrate all being different and beautiful 🌈.

#pride #pridemonth #celebratedifference
Screenshot from the Finch Selfcare App: a cartoon finch with purple headdress and wings, dressed in rainbow headband, rainbow sunglasses, rainbow t-shirt, sweetheart necklace, purple trousers, red roller skates and purple lace wings is jumping up and waving a Progress Pride Flag. It is accompanied by a micropet in the shape of a pink heart with white feathered wings.
June 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Here’s a bit of clever marketing by Lidl’s!

It pays to have one’s wits about and don’t believe everything they say…!
Photo of two sesame bars purchased at Lidl’s from the same shelf and on the same day. The vertical bar on the left has blue and white packaging and a Greek logo, saying “Greek Style Sesame Bar”. The horizontal bar on the right has brown, black and red packaging and a Japanese logo, saying “Japanese Style Sesame Bar”. The text superimposed on the photo says: Lidl’s “Specials” (both on the same shelf) SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Greek Style Sesame Bar Japanese Style Sesame Bar Same weight Same size Same shape Same ingredients Same country of origin (Greece) Same manufacturer!
May 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Wednesdays are Alpaca Knitting Days 🦙.
Actually, I knit that throughout the week but Wednesdays is when my knits return to Sheriff Alpacas Farm.
Post spring break, it’s back to full-on knitting 🧶

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
A photo of two hand-knitted bobble beanie hats on a black background. The hats are knitted in pure alpaca wool in yellow and blue respectively made exclusively from the fleeces produced on the Sheriff Alpacas farm. There is a bronze Sheriff Star next to them which is the logo of the Sheriff Alpacas Farm near Sheriff Hutton, near York, Yorkshire, UK.
May 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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I can’t believe the sunset right now! Big WOW 🤩

#sky #sunset #beautifulnature #clouds
Photo of very dramatic sunset: there is light and dark grey cloud cover except over the horizon. The clouds are lit from underneath and the edges of the clouds are blood red as are the clouds in the distance closer to where the sun has just set below the horizon.
May 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The day has arrived!
I recently knitted this lovely baby blanket and now the lovely baby has arrived. So, a squishy parcel is on its way.
Congratulations to Happy Parents 🥂 and Welcome, Baby 🥳🧸🎈

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Close-up photo of a knitted textured striped baby blanket in colours chocolate brown, deep aqua, light mauve, rich cream and light turquoise. The stitch pattern is a basketweave variant. A mauve and a turquoise yarn end each is shaped into a heart.
May 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Very handy that this week’s #ShowMeYourKnits is purple because that’s what I’m currently working on! Not quite finished yet - I still need to work on the numbers for the neckline.

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of a nearly finished bottom-up knitted jumper/ sweater on a wooden hanger hanging from a low branch of a tree. The bright sun is shining on the variegated purple knit work which encompasses purple shades from near cream/yellow to pink, blue and deep purple. The jumper/sweater is long-sleeved, has some positive ease (that means having a looser fit) and has discreet horizontal lace patterns at the bottom of the hem, sleeves and over the shoulder yoke. In the background are more trees forming a little copse, giving dappled shade.
May 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Did you know about Knitting Sticks or Sheaths? Watch this video by Yorkshire Dales National Park for more info 🧶🧶🧶❤️

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Knitting | Dales Countryside Museum | Yorkshire Dales National Park
YouTube video by The Yorkshire Dales National Park
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May 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Picture of a very special beach where scallop shells accumulate naturally.
I think I would love a jumper/ sweater reflecting this melange of warm, soothing colours.

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky
Photo of a beach carpeted in fragments of scallop shells in all shades of colour; from white, cream, yellow, orange, red, pink, even purple, blue, grey and black.
April 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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More progress and today has been such lovely weather that knitting outdoors was a real pleasure ☀️😎🥰🧶
After a few hectic days with little or no knitting, it’s great to find the time.

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Close-up photo of some knitting in many shades of purple on circular knitting needles, positioned on a stone bench next to a leafy hedge. The yarn between the knitting and the ball of yarn forms a heart.
April 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Conspiracy theories 🙏🏻
April 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Autistic-Owned Business Directory.
If you are an Autistic business owner or know someone who is and would like to be added to the directory, email me at [email protected].
Here is a link to the directory: www.neurostitches.com/autistic-own... #knit 🧶 #crochet #Autistic
April 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

Kindness doesn’t need a reason – just a little intention. It really does make the world go round…

🧡

#kindness #positivity #gentleness
A minimalist black-and-white graphic featuring the word “KINDNESS” in bold capital letters, followed by its phonetic spelling and the word “noun.” Below is a definition that reads: “1. Loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.” The design is clean, structured, and framed with a thin black line. The tone is clear, thoughtful, and sincere.
April 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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I’m still so pleased and proud of this pattern. It’s so beautiful 💗🦋
I designed and made this shawl for a very dear friend 🥰 but now I want one for myself.

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Close-up photo of a knitted shawl with some intricate lace. Stripes of progressively fading shades of pink are interspersed with stripes of white open lace sections. The main lace pattern in the coloured sections are butterfly motifs. The white sections are an airy Feather & Fan lace.
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Hot off the needles and straight in the shop.
I do enjoy knitting for Sheriff Alpacas 🥰🦙

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Photo of a pile of yellow beanie bobble hats, hand knitted with alpaca wool from Sheriff Alpacas, near York, UK.
April 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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I've done it! New pattern release and it's a Cracker! Just right for this beautiful Spring season.
This is my Flutterby Shawl, a real beauty.
Intro offer: 15% off until end April.🦋
Link in comments.
#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons 🧶
Close-up photo of a knitted shawl with some intricate lace. Stripes of progressively fading shades of pink are interspersed with stripes of white open lace sections. The main lace pattern in the coloured sections are butterfly motifs. The white sections are an airy Feather & Fan lace. Close-up detail photo of a knitted shawl with some intricate lace. Stripes of progressively fading shades of pink are interspersed with stripes of white open lace sections. The lace pattern in the coloured sections are butterfly motifs. The white sections are an airy Feather & Fan lace. Photo of a knitted shawl with some intricate lace. Stripes of progressively fading shades of pink are interspersed with stripes of white open lace sections. The main lace pattern in the coloured sections are butterfly motifs. The white sections are an airy Feather & Fan lace.
April 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Alpaca farm time again. It’s been a lovely visit in the blazing sunshine with all females (around 50 😳) all in one meadow in preparation for being shorn. The alpacas are incredibly fluffy and the crias are nearly adult size now. Sadly they didn’t feel inclined to pose.
#alpaca #cuteanimals #cria
A photo of a dozen differently coloured alpacas happily feeding and not paying any attention whatsoever to their human visitors. They are assembling in a green field around a bale of hay, most of them with their heads down. The colours of the alpacas range in virtually every shade between totally white and totally black, in between shades of yellow, brown and grey. In the background, the trees are just starting to show a first hint of green leaves and some fruit trees are in full blossom, too.
April 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Still working on preparing my upcoming pattern release for this gorgeous knitted lace shawl.

I just love how the stripes of pink fade from really intensive to delicately pale .

Watch this space…

#knitting #knitters #knit #craftsky #knitsky #knittersofbluesky #madebyme #justknitting #mrsbuttons
Close-up photo of a knitted shawl with some intricate lace. Stripes of progressively fading shades of pink are interspersed with stripes of white open lace sections.
April 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM