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Terry Matz
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Reader especially of sf/f, knitter, digital professional. she/her
Married to a former Worldcon chair. 🧶
Blog intheloopknitting.com
Free Knitting Pattern Newsletter https://eepurl.com/dvnRVH
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The movie Titanic was released #otd December 19 in 1997.
As I knitter, I think this is the most realistic explanation of why Rose didn't have room for Jack. Queen of the Stash! 🧶
Rose is on the raft with yarn skeins, balls, and hanks piled around her. She leans down to Jack in the cold water and whispers, "I'm sorry, Jack, there's not enough room."
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.

The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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"What's to day, my fine fellow?" Why, today is December 19, the day Charles Dickens's ’“A Christmas Carol” was published in 1843.
🧶 This Christmouse Carol post box topper by the Haughton Ladies Who Knit used the Christmouse Carol knitting pattern by Alan Dart
www.alandart.co.uk/downloads/a-...
A Christmouse Carol post box topper featuring characters from a Christmas Carol. Front left is Scrooge holding hands with Tiny Tim. On the right are the three Spirits plus Marley. In the background are the Cratchits. From the pattern by Alan Dart. from https://www.facebook.com/HaughtonMatters/
December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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popsci.com
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
terrymatz.bsky.social
This Oscar-winner made his debut on this day, December 18, in 1963, in the opening and closing credits of the live action movie The Pink Panther.
🧶 This knitting pattern of the cartoon scoundrel is designed by Olga Chepizhnaya (affiliate link)
www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/knit...
Pink Panther knit softie lounging with head on elbow. Copyright by the designer Olga Chepizhnaya
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Gingerbread House Masterpieces by Michelle Tobiason who re-created Kansas City landmarks such Union Station, the Western Auto Building, the Harry Truman home, and the Museum of Kansas City into gingerbread houses.

Gift Article
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Gingerbread house of Union Station with three large porticoes, clock, and skaters on track.
December 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
terrymatz.bsky.social
The original How the Grinch Stole Christmas! first aired on TV on this day December 18, 1966 and the green monster stole our hearts.
🧶 Hope these Grinch inspired knitting patterns make your heart grow!
From my Christmas toy knitting pattern post
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Collage of knitting projects: 1. Grinch softie in Santa Claus outfit. Designed by Elle Yarns. 2. Grinch in scarf. Designed by Maria Ermolova. 3. Grinch Pencil Topper or Finger Puppet. Designed by Lori Galloway. 4. Grinch dad in red and white scarf hugging a Grinch child in red and white striped pjs with stocking cap. Designed by OlaKnittedBears.
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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News alert for the Independent, reading "Something in space is sending us brief flashes of bright blue light." The Doctor's TARDIS, its top light flashing blue.
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Peter Rabbit is 124 years old today! The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter was published on this day, December 16 in 1901.
🧶 Debbie Bliss used licensed Beatrix Potter illustrations to design knitting patterns for Peter Rabbit Baby Knits (affiliate link)
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Collage of knitting project: 1. Baby blanket and baby pullover sweater featuring knit illustration of Peter Rabbit and carrots. Matching red cape, bootie, and hat with bunny ears. 2. Jemima Puddle-Duck set with cardigan and baby blanket featuring Jemima and ducklings, with matching booties. 3. Detail of a baby blanket with squares featuring Nutkin, mushrooms, and cable and bobble tree.
December 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Jane Austen was born 250 years ago #otd December 16, 1775.
🧶 I love the Best of Jane Austen Knits book (Kindle Unlimited) because it features knitting patterns inspired by Austen and Regency era with interesting historical info about knitting and more in Jane's time.
(affiliate link)
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Collage of knitting projects: 1. Austen Spencer, a cropped empire waist version of the Spencer jackets of Jane's era. Designed by Vicki Square. 2. Margaret Dashwood Shawl is a wrapped shawl with lace edging. Designed by Vicki Square. 3. A Vest for Charles. Designed by Kathleen Dames. 4. Boteh Shawl is a knit interpretation of the woven Paisley shawls popular at the time. Designed by Lisa Jacobs. 5. Elegant Gloves are above the elbow lace gloves for evening. Designed by Heather Zoppetti. 6. Love & Loyalty Pinball is a pin cushion with tiny knit design. Designed by Anne Carroll Gilmour. 7. A Bonnet for Baby Emma With Cuffs. Designed by Susan Strawn. 8. A Book Cover for Edmund is a red knit book jacket. Designed by Melissa J. Armstrong.
December 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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#mood
adamcsharp.bsky.social Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 3d
Five more phrases of exasperation…

5. You’re making artichoke grow on my head (Moroccan Arabic)
4. You’re putting a pea up my nose (Finnish)
3. You’re knocking me a tea kettle (Yiddish)
2. You’re running on my bean (French)
1. You’re making smoke belch from the seven orifices of my head (Mandarin)
December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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TIL that Star Wars owes much of its success to editor Judy-Lynn Del Rey. This is a fascinating tribute to the Del Rey Books founder by Ilona Andrews.
ilona-andrews.com/blog/the-rem...

#sciencefiction #StarWars
The Remarkable Life of Judy-Lynn Del Rey - ILONA ANDREWS
Do you know why Del Rey imprint is named Del Rey? It's an interesting story. On May 25, 1977 Star Wars was released and altered the cultural landscape forever. It flung the doors and revealed a glitte...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Today is Gingerbread House Day! The biggest gingerbread house was 21 feet tall, and built in Bryan, TX in 2015.
🧶 These knitting patterns for gingerbread houses are much easier to make and last longer!
From my gingerbread pattern post
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Collage of knitting patterns: 1. Gingerbread House. Frankie Brown’s ingenious little house about 13 × 17 cm and 20 cm tall. The roof is hinged so you can store treats inside the house. 2. Gingerbread House Card. Designed by the amazing Frankie Brown. 3. Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Man knit flat with straight knitting needles. Designed by LittleRedWindow. 4. Gingerbread House Pocket ornament. Designed by Amanda Berry. 5. Gingerbread House Socks. Designed by Nine Worlds Designs. 6. Itsy Bitsy Gingerbread House Christmas tree ornament. Designed by Amanda Berry.
December 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but you have laundry in the dryer that have been there for a couple of days. (Me, I'm the person who needs to hear this.)
December 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Today is International Mountain Day, proclaimed by the UN for December 11 to honor the importance of mountains in our lives & environment.
🧶 Knit your love of mountains with patterns like these from my Mountain pattern blog post
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Collage of photos of knitting project Mountain Peaks Blanket with a mountain landscape formed from garter stitch blocks in pinks,, greens, and tans. Designed by Caron. Mountain Scene Bag with a mountain range against blue sky with clouds and trees in foreground. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Interior Hat with a green and white staggered chevron design. Designed by Erin Randle. North Cascades Sweater designed by Lynne and Douglas Barr for Sweaterscapes. Into the Woods Scarf with green and white landscape with mountains and rows of forest. Designed by Lisa Hannan Fox. Patchwork Peaks Cowl designed by HuntHandKnits.
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Happy Statehood Day to Indiana, admitted to the union on this day, December 11 in 1816.
🧶 To celebrate, here's the scene from Only Murders in the Building S2 E1, with Mabel's vision of Cinda and her assistants as knitting Fates.
Who among us hasn't knit a slightly askew Indiana shaped piece?
Cinda (Tina Fey) sitting between assistants Cindy and Poppy. All three hold knitting needles and knitted projects. As an aside, Tina Fey appeared to be actually knitting in the scene. Cinda also appears to wearing a handknit sweater. Cinda has turned to Cindy and asked, "What are you knitting, Cindy?" Cindy is holding up what appears to be a garter stitch scarf with straight sides but slightly slanted bottom.
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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The questioun ys "Are we ther yet?" Thys questioun ys divided ynto three partes...
sardonicus.eu Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 10d
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
a shot of a god botherer in a car, next to him on the passenger seat is a skull in an ornate box
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Turn any room into a walk-in closet by just leaving your sht everywhere
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Happy Birthday to Emily Dickinson, born December 10 in 1830.
🧶 In her honor, here's a post of knitting patterns inspired by her poetry:
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all."
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Caption: Hope Is the Knit With Feathers Collage of knitting projects: Quill Feather with three pens or pencils with knit feather cozies to make them look like quills. Designed by Jessica Goddard. Wedding Peacock Shawl is a lace pi shawl with tiers of lace feathers. Designed by MMario. Pictured project by anxykaz Nom de Plume armwarmers and legwarmers with peacock feathers in intarsia. Designed by Teresa Gregorio. Peacock Shawl with brioche peacock feathers. Designed by Happy Knitter. Alvi Sweater knit with feathers of a 4 row repeat herringbone pattern with diamond tops at cuffs and hems. Designed by Hanne Pjedsted. Free as a Bird Feathers are two color brioche decorative feathers that can be used as ornaments, appliques, bookmarks, and jewelry. Designed by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson.
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Happy National Llama Day! Did you know that llamas make effective guard animals, charging predators and screaming at them.
🧶 The llamas in these knitting patterns are all friendly and cuddly though.
From my South American animal pattern post
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Collage of knitting projects. 1. Save the Drama Llama toy with fur knit with the loop stitch. Instructions for blanket, halter, and ear pompoms included. Designed by Nancy Anderson. 2. Andy the Llama Toy with blanket knit flat on 2 needles. Designed by Amanda Berry. 3. Lowri the Llama Toy with shawl worked FLAT and seamed. Designed by PrettyLittleSheep. 4, No Drama Llama knit flat in garter stitch. Designed by Addy Whitfield.
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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“Maybe it just needs a little love.” A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired #OnThisDay , December 9 in 1965.
🧶 These knitting patterns for Charlie Brown's Christmas tree by Morgen Dämmerung and Charlie Brown by Sara Hall are on my TV pattern roundup.
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Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree. Knit version of the iconic Christmas tree bent over with the weight of red ornament. Designed by Morgen Dämmerung. Charlie B Doll wearing yellow sweater with zigzag stripe and baseball cap. Designed by Sara Hall.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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missouriindependent.com
Roughly 300,000 signatures demanding Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map be placed on the 2026 ballot were submitted to the secretary of state’s office Tuesday morning — more than two and a half times the number needed. #moleg #mogov
Campaign to put gerrymandered Missouri map on the ballot turns in 300,000 signatures • Missouri Independent
Roughly 300,000 signatures demanding Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map be placed on the 2026 ballot were submitted.
missouriindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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royalsociety.org
Born #OnThisDay in 1906 was American computer scientist Grace Hopper. She was a pioneer of computer programming, developing programming languages like COBOL. She was one of the first programmers on the Harvard Mark I computer and is credited with writing the first computer manual. #WomenInSTEM
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Happy Birthday to Jeff Bridges, born on this day December 4 in 1949.
🧶 Celebrate with these knitting pattern re-creations of the iconic Dude jacket from the movie The Big Lebowski.
On my movie sweater pattern post
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Dude Copycat Cardigan designed by All_in One_word. The Big Lebowski Dude Cardigan worn by woman and baby wearing a baby-sized Dude cardigan. Designed by Andrea Rangel, It’s worked entirely in the round so that the stranded color work never has to be worked on the wrong side, and finishing doesn’t require any seaming. Inset of detail from movie poster of Jeff Bridges as the Dude wearing the cardigan.
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Happy National Sock Day! Want to knit socks but nervous about handling dpns?
🧶 One of my most popular posts features knitting patterns for 2 needle socks knit flat, like these.
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Caption: 2 Needle Socks Knit Flat for National Sock Day. Collage of knitting projects. 1. Two Needle Viper's Tongue Socks with solid upper and striped back. Designed by Louise Robert. Pictured project by Pollie. 2. The Two'a Ewes socks with lace cuffs. Designed by Alice Curtis. 3. Whims Easy Flat Knit Socks designed by Briana K Designs. 4. Sox on 2 Stix with cabled leg designed by Elizabeth Allen for Knitty. 5. Seamed Socks. two color socks designed by Purl Soho. Pictured project by jenandthedogs. 6. Over Easy Socks designed by Holli Yeoh.
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM