Lauren

I took up knitting in law school to help cope with stress in a healthier way. 15 years later, I’m no longer practicing, and now I design knitting patterns. Oops.

@stnylan That one is definitely a popular alternative!

@BeesInTheBonnet This isn't my area of course, but may I tentatively suggest self-care knitting as a positive alternative?

After a recent fruitful chat with quite a few knitters over on Threads, I decided to write up a blog post about why I don’t use the phrase “selfish knitting” and why it feels so icky to so many of us. Here it is, in case you’re interested: abeeinthebonnet.com/blog/why-i-ref… #KnittingTwitter

@RdotSpoon I love how George Washington seems to be singing the chorus of a very exciting song.

I recently saw a broken-down postal delivery truck getting towed back to the main local post office on a flatbed. I love those funny little putt putt trucks, so to see one in such a sad state was surprisingly distressing. Please send get-well wishes to the little mail truck!

@RdotSpoon I can't wait for this. She is fascinating.

@kathleendames Oh heavens, that is stunning.

Ooh!

Honestly, I always had a soft spot for Mary Bennett. It's not her fault she's overly earnest and struggles to pick up on social cues. Not everyone can be light of foot with a sparkling wit, but I bet she'd make a steadfast friend.

@PeterOrlowicz You know, it probably won't surprise you that this isn't the first time I've been compared to Lisa Simpson

One of the teachers at my kid’s school gave me a thumbs up for driving safely this morning, which I think means I aced Drop Off Line, a thing I didn’t even know I desperately wanted until just now.

I learned more than I ever wanted to know about myself when my then-toddler's toys visited a pretend drive-through and one of them ordered a grande decaf Diet Coke.

@thefinelime Thank you! It's Aimee Sher's Friendship Pullover, and I can't wait to wear it when the weather gets cooler.

@BeesInTheBonnet lovely knit!

Trying to be more diligent about getting a little daily vitamin D as we head toward winter. Knitting outside with the roses is not a bad way to do it.

@Taylor_A_Boyd It was definitely me 😆

@BeesInTheBonnet I love that this could be either you or your elementary schooler

Overheard in my house recently: "Hold on, my favorite rose is blooming! I have to go stick my face in it!"

I went birdwatching the other day with my kid's Girl Scout troop. We saw an ibis and a kingfisher and lots of coots. The golden hour sunshine and ocean breeze felt glorious.

@DisbldUrbanFarm I feel that! If it’s cute but doesn’t function the way I need it to, it’s not for me.

@BeesInTheBonnet I need a stretchy cuff. That's more important to me than how it looks.

Sock knitters! Talk to me about your favorite cuffs. How do you balance stretchiness with visual interest? How much of a priority do you place on neatness? Would you go for a less elastic cuff that was more fun to make or matched the rest of the sock better?

@thefinelime Same. If my socks droop, it bothers me so much.

@BeesInTheBonnet I'm all for stretchiness. I'm not a fan of the slouch.

@SuzanneWlaschin I do love a good stretchy cuff, and this one is a real workhorse in that department.

@BeesInTheBonnet I always do a 2x2 now. I like the way it looks and it's nice and stretchy.

@ApoclpseStudent I love that one, too! So crisp.

@dirtfan1999 It’s a classic for a reason 😍