Fran
scorpio28k.bsky.social
Fran
@scorpio28k.bsky.social
Retired school teacher. Mother and grandmother. Avid fisherwoman and knitter. I teach knitting now and recently designed my first pattern. Working on my first book. Politically active. You can also find me on Instagram as knit_purl_inspire_&_ more
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April 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Moonshine—a luminous, iridescent yarn that glows with subtle shifts of color, like light reflecting on an oil-slicked surface. Soft washes of green, pink, yellow, orange and blue dance across a silvery base, creating a rich, mysterious palette perfect for standout shawls or elevated basics. 🧶
March 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Author proof paperback copy of Death by Drop Spindle is here

Holding it and seeing my words in black & white feels surreal… like magic ✨

Death by Drop Spindle paperback is available for pre-order
tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels
March 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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With the March Black Label skeins now on their way to those who ordered, it’s time for the reveal. Here’s Fantasy, inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire. 🧶 🎶 🫶🏾
March 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Socks finished. Pattern Vanilla Socks on DPN by @crazysocklady. Yarn @njfiberworks.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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I think this blogger has a crush on me…
Adella Colvin didn’t just step into the fiber industry—she reshaped it. From being dismissed in a yarn shop to building one of the most sought-after hand-dyed yarn brands, she’s proved that representation, artistry, and community matter.

Read more about her journey here:

tinyurl.com/dm86vdkp
The Woman Who Dyed Her Own Path
Some people stumble into their purpose. Others carve their own path when the world refuses to make space for them. Adella Colvin—founder of LolaBean Yarn Co.—is one of those people. She didn’t wait fo...
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March 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Stay focused!
March 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Beautiful!!!!!!
March 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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IT’S SO FLUFFY I’M GONNA DIE!

Bean Soup is coming to Tennessee—a luxurious lace-weight blend of baby suri alpaca and silk. The colorway names can be found in the alt text.
March 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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After a few subtle changes, Nubia and Hippolyta are ready to head to Nash Yarn Fest.
March 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Want to see advertisers lose MILLIONS this Sunday? A record-setting low for viewers during the Super Bowl would do that.

Money talks and bullshit walks.
February 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
IOS18 the worst Apple update ever. I have to remove it.
November 29, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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Braxton Nash is the man Khari Phillips always dreamed of. He is kind, motivated, and sexy. After dating for only a few months, she has the feeling the big question is coming soon. Only Brax has a secret. When she finds out, will it matter?
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJK4PN7B
#Books #WomensFiction #IR
JOY AND PAIN
JOY AND PAIN - Kindle edition by Brown, Chicki. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading JOY AND PAIN.
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November 24, 2024 at 6:58 PM