Karin
@with-i-not-e.bsky.social
Baker - Knitter - Bookworm - Cat slave - Mum
It's quarter past 12, I am in a work call and someone is voicing concerns about the punctuality of their lunch kibble. Nevermind that there will still be half a breakfast portion left at this point.
January 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
It's quarter past 12, I am in a work call and someone is voicing concerns about the punctuality of their lunch kibble. Nevermind that there will still be half a breakfast portion left at this point.
After a somewhat heated argument about sleeping locations (I had the unreasonable expectation that ongoing knitting in precious wool was off limits), we compromised on my legs and finished knitting. It was made clear to me though that this was a substandard outcome for her.
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM
After a somewhat heated argument about sleeping locations (I had the unreasonable expectation that ongoing knitting in precious wool was off limits), we compromised on my legs and finished knitting. It was made clear to me though that this was a substandard outcome for her.
Accidental latte art - the goofy grin (I've decided it's a happy frog)
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Accidental latte art - the goofy grin (I've decided it's a happy frog)
Bit of Kandinsky-esque sky this week
January 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Bit of Kandinsky-esque sky this week
The little surprises that make a forrest walk enchanted.
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The little surprises that make a forrest walk enchanted.
Visiting Neverland at Kenwood House - fab lights.
December 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Visiting Neverland at Kenwood House - fab lights.
Vanillekipferl and Makronen - because without them the holiday season hasn't properly started yet
December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Vanillekipferl and Makronen - because without them the holiday season hasn't properly started yet
When work results in an annual traditional photo
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
When work results in an annual traditional photo
A Christmassy London at night - view from St Katherine's Dock over the old and the new
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A Christmassy London at night - view from St Katherine's Dock over the old and the new
Had a few excellent days "up north" in Edinburgh and Inverness with some magical autumn colours. And of course much knitting on the trains!
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Had a few excellent days "up north" in Edinburgh and Inverness with some magical autumn colours. And of course much knitting on the trains!
September 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I usually have the last Haruki Murakami book in my to read pile but tried out another Japanese author this break: Syou Ishida's "We'll prescribe you a cat". It's rather good - so good I'm looking forward to part 2 coming out later this year. And features a clowder of cats. #holidayreads
August 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I usually have the last Haruki Murakami book in my to read pile but tried out another Japanese author this break: Syou Ishida's "We'll prescribe you a cat". It's rather good - so good I'm looking forward to part 2 coming out later this year. And features a clowder of cats. #holidayreads
A selection of cats from Lanzarote, because why not. (Excellent looking feeding, water and shelter programme by the local cat protection society in the part we stayed, btw.)
August 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A selection of cats from Lanzarote, because why not. (Excellent looking feeding, water and shelter programme by the local cat protection society in the part we stayed, btw.)
The slightest increase ever. 😂 I'm hoping there's a typo or rounding issue in the background to explain 70.4% vs 70.4%. Or someone with better maths put me right...
August 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The slightest increase ever. 😂 I'm hoping there's a typo or rounding issue in the background to explain 70.4% vs 70.4%. Or someone with better maths put me right...
Disproportionately excited that our first fig ripened.
August 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Disproportionately excited that our first fig ripened.
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You know a Brit’s really mad when they beg your pardon, then suggest something may have escaped your attention, before apologising for being close to losing their patience. Upon reaching boiling point, there’s a chance they’ll issue the killer blow of offering you their regards.
July 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
You know a Brit’s really mad when they beg your pardon, then suggest something may have escaped your attention, before apologising for being close to losing their patience. Upon reaching boiling point, there’s a chance they’ll issue the killer blow of offering you their regards.
Finally finished it off - now my rainbow leftovers from the catvent wrap are truly used up. Two versions of the #flax sweater from Tincanknits: played with stripes (2+5 and 3+4 row colour changes), sizes and added a roll edge on the neck in the second version. They'll brighten up autumn and winter!
July 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Finally finished it off - now my rainbow leftovers from the catvent wrap are truly used up. Two versions of the #flax sweater from Tincanknits: played with stripes (2+5 and 3+4 row colour changes), sizes and added a roll edge on the neck in the second version. They'll brighten up autumn and winter!
Quite possibly the wrong season to finish this one ... but will be snuggly in autumn! Pattern is Ballerina from Hanne Falkenberg - partly picked it because of the interesting construction: sideways with short row shaping. #ballerina #cardigan #knitting
July 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Quite possibly the wrong season to finish this one ... but will be snuggly in autumn! Pattern is Ballerina from Hanne Falkenberg - partly picked it because of the interesting construction: sideways with short row shaping. #ballerina #cardigan #knitting
There's a conspiracy to stop me reading my book. Apparently it makes a good cat pillow.
#sleepinglions #conspiracy
#sleepinglions #conspiracy
June 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
There's a conspiracy to stop me reading my book. Apparently it makes a good cat pillow.
#sleepinglions #conspiracy
#sleepinglions #conspiracy
Will be sat here for the foreseeable because 🐱
June 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Will be sat here for the foreseeable because 🐱
Today's lateral thinking: if none of the pumps in the house fit the paddling pool valve ... hairdryer on cold setting and funnel to the rescue. Fastest pool inflation so far!
#summerwins
#summerwins
June 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today's lateral thinking: if none of the pumps in the house fit the paddling pool valve ... hairdryer on cold setting and funnel to the rescue. Fastest pool inflation so far!
#summerwins
#summerwins
Tigers spotted in the wild today.
June 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Tigers spotted in the wild today.
And the price for the best bird nest location goes to....
May 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
And the price for the best bird nest location goes to....
Having thoroughly enjoyed talks about AI use in mental health research and drug discovery, I'm looking forward to the use of technology in Dementia research.
May 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Having thoroughly enjoyed talks about AI use in mental health research and drug discovery, I'm looking forward to the use of technology in Dementia research.