#fiberuarychallenge Day 24 - Community: More than even the act of knitting itself, the fantastic friends I have found along the way on my knitting journey are simply priceless. I am not employing hyperbole when I say that I cannot imagine life without the friends I have met through the shared passion of knitting, especially after becoming a widow nine years ago. Yes, I have children and grandchildren. ❣️ Yes, I love them dearly, and I am pretty sure they love me back. But they have their own busy lives, and I would never expect them to listen to me expound upon the joys of finding just the right yarn for my next project. And they couldn't possibly keep me company for all the long hours I have to fill in a day. But my knitting friends!!! ❣️They love nothing better than to search for THE perfect match of yarn and pattern, and are happy to assist me and I them in these endeavors. If our conversation happens to stray into other matters such as current events or grandchildren or what we are having for dinner, even better. And then there is the knitting community at large, which, through the wizardry of the internet, spans the entire earth. The online forums on Ravelry have sparked many a conversation between knitters who have never and most likely will never meet in person but are nonetheless so enriching and supportive. Yarny events and festivals such as Stitches, Vogue Knitting Live, YarnCon, and Rhinebeck are more examples of the vibrant knitting community in action, and I will be forever grateful for the amazing knitting podcasters who keep me company when I am knitting at home. ❣️ #iloveknitting #knitlife #friends #friendsforever #knittingfriendsarethebestfriends #knittingforsanity #knitlove #justknit #knitlifechoseme https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDe1MbpkpY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This person has been threatened by some #knitters because she reported a pattern on #ravelry. She was then harrassed by the designer's husband and other's who share their politcal beliefs. The designer shared this person's personal information! THIS IS NOT OK! Share this image and tag @lizzieplussix and let her know SHE IS NOT ALONE! . #hiravelry #ravelrydesigner #ravelryknitter #ravelryknitters #knit #knitting #nohate #standupforwhatsright #stopthehate #knitdesigner #lizzieplussix #imaknitter #knitwithoutprejudice #knitwithouthate #knitknitknit #knittersofravelry #knittersgonnaknit #justknit https://www.instagram.com/p/BzE5LUElF_d/?igshid=o37v5jprb0ug

We are getting close to that time of the year that I call the time of “spinning” 🙈. Because I literally have to start planning our yarn spinning, first turning hanks 🧶of yarns into cones and then heading 🛤to the factory 💾and transferring the hand winded cones into machine winded 🧵cones, ready to be knitted. This ensures that the tension of our knitting is good and that our jumpers are knitted to the highest quality. . . . . . . . #yarn #spinning #oldschool #traditional #technique #handson #tension #madeinengland #carefully #madebyhandandmachine #theveganyarn #slowpace #highquality #lallawandaviknitwear #imadeyourclothes #fashionrevolution #taketime #justknit #planning (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDOXwylQrd/?igshid=10dpul6xm9fdv

A six hour car ride seems like the perfect time to crank out a few hats for @abigailshopeinc! #crochet #yarn #charitycrochet #justknit #bigboxyarn #angelbaby

Today's our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest at the warehouse. Leave a picture of your Ugly Christmas Sweater in the comments below.

Easter Sunday.... wishing you all a special day especially if you are sharing it with your family and people who are close to you..... No chocolate, got cross buns, roast lamb lunch but that's ok.... I'm grateful for what I have... my fam are thousands of miles away and I know the day they are having so I'm with them in thoughts..... it's a beautiful day... 💫💕💫🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 . . . . #easter #sunday #knitting #handknit #wip #workinprogress #maker #crafter #happyknitter #justknitting #texture #pattern #design #cotton 💫🐰🐑➰

Can you feel the love? 💓💓💓#justknit #yarnobsessed

Best excuse not to clean ever :D

Second Love, designed by Melanie Berg, and knit in Tundra, from The Fibre Co. The colorway is Mink. This shawl is very large and very cozy, and knits up quite quickly. It reminds me of a shawl I crocheted for my mom back in the 1970s, (which she still owns, BTW) although, sorry, mom, this yarn is quite a bit more luxe than what I was working with back then! 😜 Tundra is alpaca, merino, and silk! ❣️ LOVE! #secondlove #shawl #shawllovers #shawlknitters #shawlknittersofinstagram #melanieberg #thefibreco #knitlife #fvkguild #knittingforsanity #justknit https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXxPp7JKgT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yes, they are cozy! ❣️ Rose City Rollers, by Mara Catherine Bryner, knit in Shirley Brian sock yarn. #socksofinstagram #rosecityrollers #sockknitting #shirleybrianyarn #sockyarn #sockknitter #knitlife #sockknittersofinstagram #justknit #knitknitknit https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpytKVtqlJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just a few of the gorgeous looks showcased at the beautiful Rowan show today at Wool and Company. #rowan #rowanyarns #woolandco #knitlife #iknit #justknit #lys #knittersofinsta #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knitrowan #saturdaymorning https://www.instagram.com/p/Cinvk81JQBQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Deren, designed by Jacqueline Cieslak, and knit in Helix held together with a strand of mohair silk, both from from LaBienAimee yarns. I love it when yarn flies across the Atlantic from Paris to come to me! ❣️ This is very cozy and lightweight, and the pattern has many very specific modifications which can be made for a perfect fit. ❣️ #deren #jacquelinecieslak #helix #labienaimee #mohair #mohairknit #mohairsweater #knittersofig #ravelry #iknit #knitlife #knittingforsanity #justknit #knitknitknit#thisknittedlife #flockaroundthetable https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_VlADJOjm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Finished my fun little cowl of Knitcircus yarn! So in love with the colors! 💕 #knitcircus #knitlife #knitcircusyarns #cowlknitting #cowl #cowlovers #color #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #justknit #knittersoftheworld #knittersofinsta #knittingforsanity #winterknits #winterknitting #handknit #handknitted #handknitting #whatido #whatiwear https://www.instagram.com/p/CaqGBbBJrs6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Can't stop knitting the Headband With a Twist! This is LaBienAimee Merino Singles in Grello, held with a strand of Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Cream. #knitkife #labienaimee #rowanyarns #kidsilkhaze #headband #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #accessories #knittingforsanity #knitting #knittingaddict #justknit https://www.instagram.com/p/CXnP62wA9bf/?utm_medium=tumblr