Herbs! I was so grateful to receive several established herbs as a gift a few weeks ago. Here's the gorgeous oregano! Just wanted to share. Okay, carry on. ^_^ #plantsofinstagram #oregano #giveplantsasgifts #giveusefulgifts https://www.instagram.com/p/CanJnfZvVZx/?utm_medium=tumblr

A return to handcrafts posts: Found this proper sweater -- handknit, beautifully constructed, 100% worsted weight wool -- IN MY SIZE -- at a local antique store. It was $16! To put that into perspective: Depending on what exactly I was sourcing, I might not be able to source a sweater quantity of wool for 8 or 10 *times* that amount. It's not uncommon for sweaters like this to sell for over $200 new! Needless to say: snatched it. #knittersofinstagram #wool #woolsweater #horseshoecable #vintage #secondhand https://www.instagram.com/p/Cahzj-jJSFO/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sometimes when the world sucks, you do what you can to decrease that worldsuck. The timing of this year's #project4awesome is perhaps strange, but I'm grateful for it. I'm sewing and watching and relearning how to hope. Here's to solving long-term problems together, beloved. #p4a #p4a2022 #savethechildren #partnersinhealth #dftba https://www.instagram.com/p/CaahDXHv9Mb/?utm_medium=tumblr

It is 44 degrees (feels like 38 because of the wind) and mostly cloudy. Obviously it is a perfect day to play on the beach. In like five layers of clothes. With warm knit hats on. Barefoot. #vacation #beachday #pacnw https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQL2i5PSyF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Unintentional twinning! Gradually getting the Greyson used to his harness. #catsofinstagram #greysonkitty #buffaloplaid https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ7ebyXPFWf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Such a helpful gardening kitty! Seed packets make extremely interesting sounds. #catsofinstagram #tommygreyson #greysonkitty https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ4kvcGpprg/?utm_medium=tumblr

Trapped. #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfMG9evfDy/?utm_medium=tumblr

First project on needles since the move. Feels really, really, really good to be back. Raglan sweater, hopefully using up socks yarn scraps. Based off the Bright Side sweater pattern by Espace Tricot #knittersofinstagram #knittedsweater #stashbuster https://www.instagram.com/knkplaydnd/p/CYaPOi7p-86/?utm_medium=tumblr

Farewell, favorite walk and view. I'll miss you. I'll be back. #portofeverett #pugetsound #water #walkingwithmyspouse #walking https://www.instagram.com/p/CYE60-kPMbh/?utm_medium=tumblr

First drive to work from the new place. We are exhausted and aching and overwhelmed and feeling many things. But that sun promises good stuff. #moving #dawn #morning #fourthsundayofadvent https://www.instagram.com/p/CXq9u2tJ5u0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had this wonderful game helper yesterday! First in-person DnD for me in well over two years -- rolling real dice -- sitting with others at a table -- and so on. A small group, just us and another couple with whom we play online regularly -- but meaningful. <3 #grateful #dungeonsanddragons #notmycat https://www.instagram.com/p/CWzApoEP0Lo/?utm_medium=tumblr

Yarn chicken success! (This one doesn't look particularly impressive, but when you realize there are a full seven skeins in this project and this is all that's left, it feels a little more fraught.) Pics of project to follow after weaving in ends and light blocking. #knitting #yarnchicken #knittersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CWYmU3PvOsV/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just dropped my new single: chicken/rutabaga/potato/mushroom/leek pot pie for Sunday dinner, y'all (ft. Totoro) #potpie #totoro #comfortfood #NoIDidNotMakeThePastry https://www.instagram.com/p/CWRnqOvPzxe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Kiddo and I painted some new autumnal decorations! Got this plaster figure painting kit for kiddo and her best friend to spend some time doing on Halloween before The Main Event. They each did the apple basket and called it good -- they don't have a ton of patience for crafty things these days (so it goes, with neurodivergent tweens)...makes these just that much more precious! (Later on in the week, kiddo let me join her in finishing the remaining figures. How lucky was I???) #autumnvibes🍁 #plasterfigure #craftkit https://www.instagram.com/p/CWFfpCHLgeh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Fibro flare kicking my *everything* since this weather system blew in. Today's coping strat: Knitting while watching the Holiday Baking Championship! #fibromyalgia #knitting #knittherapy #knittersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CV_xyVuJslq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Kiddo got done with her schoolwork early today, and it's rainy and windy and cold, so we're spending our Monday afternoon curled on the couch with our respective fiber projects (crocheted amigurumi for her, stash-busting knitted triangle shawl for me). Fireplace video on the TV, raindrops and wind hitting the walls. It's a little bit of alright. #learningnewskills #crochet #amigurumi #knitting #knittersofinstagram #triangleshawl #rainyday #autumnvibes🍁 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUVx1xSv9GT/?utm_medium=tumblr

This looks like I was trying to get a picture of the sun. Actually I was trying to get a picture of the awesome spider's web! I don't think I've ever paid attention to one built with a twist on the axis! #latergram #walkingwithcoffee #walkingwithmykiddo #morningwalk #onlineschool #spiderweb #spiderseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJaHbrFQca/?utm_medium=tumblr