I never posted my finished Lochbroom socks, did I? . I really love the colour inversion on these. I don’t know if it was intentional because I didn’t notice until I was halfway through the second sock, but if so that’s fantastic. . Yarn is @kelpieknits’ Lochbroomcolourway on Pitter Patter base, pattern is Soy Vanilla. . #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittersofig #knitstagram #queerknitters #menwhoknit #guyswhoknit #knitwear #slowfashion #handknit #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting #knittedsocks #yarn #operationsockdrawer #yarnlove #tricot #knitandbehappy #imakemyownclothes #strikken #makersgonnamake #knittersgonnaknit #yarnporn #igknitters #instaknit #ukknitter #indiedyedyarn #handdyedyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/B7uLXSrpaII/?igshid=1fhafjzagcihg
A late 2019 FO which had to be kept secret for a little while - a pair of socks for my housemate made with @lovehandyed’s wonderful Nessie colourway. . I believe this was a yarn dyed specifically for @lochnessknitfest, and was absolutely perfect for my housemate’s birthday present. . Note to self though: knitting socks in secret is not as fun as it seems. I ran super close to time with these, and almost resorted to giving one as a birthday present and saving the other for Christmas. Luckily it didn’t come to that! . Have you ever had to knit anything in secret? Any tips in case I have to try it again? . ##knitting_is_love #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knitfastdiewarm #knittersofig #knitstagram #knitknitknit #queerknitters #menwhoknit #guyswhoknit #knitwear #slowfashion #handknit #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting #knittedsocks #handmade #yarn #operationsockdrawer #lovehandyedyarns #lochnessknitfest https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CJ-eep6Ad/?igshid=7o7w602nmqfd
Back at Mum’s for the holidays, and any attempts to keep cat hair away from my knitting, or clothes, or face, quickly went out the window. Luckily I’m only knitting for me this time. . Here’s Dora, looking much more chill about my existence than Holly was. . Yarn pictured is @kelpieknits’ Lochbroom, and I am absolutely adoring it. I almost missed my heel shaping because I was having too much fun. . #knitting_is_love #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittersofig #knitstagram #knitknitknit #queerknitters #menwhoknit #guyswhoknit #knitwear #slowfashion #handknit #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting #knittedsocks #handmade #yarn #operationsockdrawer #knittersgonnaknit #catsandknitting #kelpieknits https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bseRVp_8_/?igshid=1931t5mjg7b04
December is a time for sock knitting, apparently. These ones are luckily for me. . The yarn is @kelpieknits’ Lochbroom, and I am completely in love with both the colours and the feel - this yarn is squishy and smooth and I just want to rub my face over it, but I know if I do I will poke an eye out. I may need to make myself a scarf out of this base some point soon. . #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittersofig #knitstagram #knitknitknit #queerknitters #menwhoknit #guyswhoknit #knitwear #slowfashion #mindfulfashion #handknit #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting #knittedsocks #handmade #yarn #operationsockdrawer #blueandyellow #kelpieknits https://www.instagram.com/p/B6NsP24JQeK/?igshid=rnzfc411niw8
Finally got to cast-on my #soxfordobbykal socks! Tonight’s progress: 4 chapters and a toe. Completely in love with this colorway (@nomadicyarns “The Potions Master”) #knitting #knitsocks #operationsockdrawer #boxosoxkal #knittersofinstagram #knittersofIG #knitstagram
SHOP UPDATE: Harry Potter Hogwarts House project bags - represent your House wherever you knit! (p.s. these would be great for your @nomadicyarns #soxfordobbykal sock wips!) Link in bio #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersofIG #knitstagram #knittinginpublic #operationsockdrawer #knitsocks #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetersofIG #projectbag #harrypotter #gryffindorpride #slytherinpride #ravenclawpride #hufflepuffpride
Giveaway 9 of 20: Cat Party. I will post this package of feline theme indie dyed yarn worldwide to one lucky entrant picked at random on 21st December 2017 at 12 noon GMT. There’s a “Tortoiseshell” Sock Blank and a skein each of “Calico Cat” Sparkle Sock and “Siamese” sock yarn. I’ve also added a “Fruit Punch” miniskein and a cocktail print project bag. To enter please (1) like this post, (2) follow @mothy.and.the.squid and (3) tag a friend. One entry per comment, but you can enter as many times as you like by tagging different friends in different comments. I am your friend, but please don’t tag me for my own giveaway! Private accounts welcome. No giveaway accounts. In event the winner claims non receipt I will provide proof of postage to their address only. One extra entry per 20g yarn purchased using 5% discount code GIVEAWAYENTRY at mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #crochet #strikk #gaw #indieyarn #yarngaw #yarngiveaway #freeyarn #giveaway (at Mothy and the Squid)
Congratulations @madfruitbat you are the lucky winner! I’ll do one more giveaway before Christmas and then continue the rest after a short break for the holidays. #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #fibreshare #indiedyer #glasgowetsy #indieyarn #yarngiveaway #yarnspirations #yarngaw #freeyarn #giveaway (at Mothy and the Squid)
My #bestnine2017 - the second photo shows the true result because of course people like giveaways more than anything else - but I scrolled down and down (seemingly forever) until I found the top nine non-giveaway posts to create the first image! #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #fibreshare #indiedyer #glasgowetsy #indieyarn #woolswap #yarnspirations #yarnharlot #bestnine (at Mothy and the Squid)
Hey knitters! Ever wondered what strange delights weavers create with Mothy and the Squid yarn? (I did!!) Check out this gorgeous hand woven bag by @nanettewake using our “Flamboyant Sparklefish“ colourway. She posts lovely pictures of her original woven creations on IG and has a beautiful shop on Etsy. #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #fibreshare #indiedyer #weaver #indieyarn #fibresharetribe #yarnspirations #weaversofinstagram #handwoven #weaving (at Mothy and the Squid)
Because red and green are not the only colours!! Part 8 of 20 giveaways for 20k. Enjoy some blues, greys and purples this festive season with a “Night Sky” sock blank, a skein each of “Advent” and “Slate”, and a gingerbread theme project bag. I will post worldwide to one lucky entrant picked at random on 15th December 2017 at 12 noon GMT. ❄️ To enter please (1) like this post, (2) follow @mothy.and.the.squid and (3) repost with the hashtag #20giveaways8 ⛄️ Private accounts welcome. No giveaway accounts. In event the winner claims non receipt I will provide proof of postage to their address only. One extra entry per 20g yarn, knitting needle or set of stitch markers purchased using 5% discount code GIVEAWAYENTRY at mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #crochet #strikk #gaw #indieyarn #yarngaw #yarngiveaway #freeyarn #giveaway (at Mothy and the Squid)
Congratulations @knitnaxbyally you are this weeks winner! For everyone else there’s 10% off with the discount code THANKS and a new giveaway to look forward to tomorrow. #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #yarngiveaway #indiedyer #glasgowetsy #indieyarn #yarngaw #yarnspirations #yarnharlot #freeyarn #giveaway (at Mothy and the Squid)
Deadly Nightshade is one of the colourways I’m going to continue into 2018. But I’ve also dyed a batch on sparkle sock for Winter, and that won’t be repeated. ❄️ #yarn #yarnporn #yarnstash #yarnaddict #yarnstagram #knit #knitting #knitter #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitspiration #knitting_inspiration #knitstagram #mothyandthesquid #etsy #ravelry #sockyarn #sockknitting #operationsockdrawer #knitallthethings #knittersoftheworld #fibreshare #indiedyer #glasgowetsy #indieyarn #woolswap #yarnspirations #yarnharlot #edinburghyarnfestival #perthyarnfest (at Mothy and the Squid)